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of the lads , tho Management had had the boys placed under a most capable examiner , who had expressed himself as in every way satisfied with the display made by the boys , who , ho said , he found to be particularly well set up . The endeavour at the Institution was to so train the boys that they would become good and useful men when they grew up . Bro . Bev . H . A . Hebb , M . A ., Headmaster of the School then made his annual Ueport , first of all tendering thanks , for himself and his staff , for all

the considerations shown them by the Board of Management . Were it not for the kindness of the members of that body the School would be in the same position as many half starved establishments were , but in the case of the Masonic School the headmaster had only to make out a good case and he was sure to be met in a most liberal spirit . He also specially desired to tender his thanks to his assistants , to whom not only he , but the parents of the Boys , and the Board of Management , wore greatly indebted for much of the good work that was accomplished .

After presenting the prizes in connection with the Cambridge Local Preliminary examination—in which nineteen of the pupils wore successful—Bro . Hebb , referring to tho large number of awards , said that in a weak moment he had promised that every boy who passed should have a prize . Ho had thought they might perhaps require two or three books on this account , but as matters turned out they had had to provide nineteen . He would take care that such a mistake did not occur again 1 ( Surely Bro . Hebb

does not actually mean tins . It is much to the credit of the Masters that their estimate should be so far out in this direction , and we hope they will endeavour to provide even a greater " error" on the next occasion , with similar rewards for the successful pupils , as we can hardly imagine any supporter of the School being desirous of saving a few pence in the endeavour to curtail expenses under such a head . As Masons we fully recognise it is the hope of reward that sweetens labour . )

Bro . Eichard Eve , in proposing a vote of thanks to Mrs . Keyser , expressed how very much they were indebted to that lady for coming there and presenting the prizes won " by the hoys in connection with their scholastic duties , just as she had done on a previous occasion in connection with their Athletic Sports . He thought it was a gratifying feature in the working of the School to see how readily the boys who received prizes were cheered by their fellows who had not won any . He felt all must see how much indebted they were to Mrs . Keyser for coming so far in support of their estimable

Treasurer ; he wished her long life and continued opportunities of seconding the e 0 orts of Bro . Keyser , on behalf of that and the other Masonic Institutions . Bro . 0 . E . Keyser responded , saying he was afraid he should have to act as deputy , as he had not yet been able to induce Mrs . Keyser to reply for herself . For the present she had not allied herself to any of those societies which encouraged the ladies to speak for themselves . Mrs . Keyser was very pleased indeed no come again to the Institution . As she had been there on many previous occasions it would not be right to say she was surprised at what she had seen that day , but she was pleased to see the good work being

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so well continued . Ho hoped the boys in the School felt what a wonderfully good start in life thoy were receiving , and that they would do their best to avail themselves of the opportunities afforded thorn . It was worthy of reference that the boys were not lost sight of when they left the School , in fact one of thc greatest pleasures of the Management was to hear of the

success of former pupils—such as had notably occurred recently , in connection with an old pupil now in a good position in the army . Bro . Keyser concluded with a reference to the establishment of the Old Masonians Lodge , a living proof that tho boys educated at the Institution had such a start as suited them for good positions in life , and laid tho foundation of future prosperity .

An entertainment was now given hy the pupils , many of whom displayed marked ability in vocal and instrumental music , while a Shakesperian scene was capitally rendered by nine of the lads ; but this , the Cantata , and the different selections were by no means an acceptable substitute for the usual comic opera we have coma to regard as an annual event at the Institution , and which is not only very much appreciated by the Stewards and their friends , but must be a capital recreation and training for tho lads , without , so far as we can see , any very great additional trouble in the work of preparation , as compared with what was done on this occasion .

A most creditable display of gymnastic exeercises followed , this , indeed , being the most attractive feature of the day's programme , but why was the usual arrangement on the play-ground altered ? There is generally ample accommodation for all who desire to see these exercises , the four sides of the square being available , and why the spectators were limited to one side this year it is difficult to imagine .

We must not omit a reference to the examples of wood-carving , bookbinding and printing executed by the pupils , whioh were on view in the Library—they were indeed excellent , and reflected the very greatest credit on the pupils who supplied them , as weli as on the instructor who produces such results in the very brief space allotted to these forms of technical education undertaken at the Institution .

Tbe arrangements made in connection with the visit were altegether in full accord with the spirit of thc times—retrenchment being the order of the day—but even economy may at times prove very expensive , especially if , as is generally regarded as most politic in such a connection , gratitude is regarded as a sense of favours to come . The fine establishment at Wood Green is not

yet quite dead , and it seemed a pity to make this annual prize day a sort of dress rehearsal of its funeral . When our Boys get to Bushey there will be ample enthusiasm to give the new Schools a good " push off , " without making the last days at Wood Green more depressing than is necessary . " Let ' s talk of graves , of worms , and epitaphs " may be a good motto for the present , in the opinion of some— "And yet not so" ! Good work has been done in the splendid establishment at Wood Green , and there is yet time to win many more successes there , ere the Institution ' s palatial establishments will be ready for occupation—and maintenance—at Bushey .

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