The Royal Masonic Pupils' Assistance Fund

THE ROYAL MASONIC PUPILS' ASSISTANCE FUND

Under the patronage and support of

H . R . H . PBINCB LKOFOID , K . G ., P . G . W ., Prov . 0 . Master Oxon . SKXtxttusDixs tho Right Hon . the Earl of , Deputy Grand Master , Prov . G . M . West Lancashire . BosstTtf Rt . Hon . the Earlof , K . T .. PastGranrt Master Scotland . ATHOLB His Grace the Duke o , K . T ., Past Grand

Master Scotland . AUSOLD Rev . C . W ., P . G . Chap ., Dep . Prov . G . M . Surrey . BEACH W . W . B ., M . P ., Prov . G . Master Hampshire and Isle of Wight BM . 1 . Jonir PSARSOX , Dep . P . G . M . N . and E . Yorks .

BBNNRTT Sir JOHN , Grand Stewards' lodge . BEOWNMOG General J . S TPDHOIME , C . B ., Prov , Grand Master Surrey . BuBDv . Tr Colonel FRANCIS . Prov . Grind Mnater Middlesex , G . Supt . Middlesex , P . S . G . W ., Rep from Grand Lodge of Ireland . Ci » iiTGT 0 ! f Right Hon . Lord

CLARKB HYDE , Pant Grand Master and Rep . from Grand Lodge of Columbia . FBBBKBS Rt . Hon . the Earl , P G . M . Leicestershire . FBBRIKBB Baron de , Prov . G . Reg . Gloucestershire . Goocn Sir Daniel , Bt ., M . P ., Prov . G . Master Berts and Bucks .

GUNDBY J . P ., Dep . Prov . G . M , Dorset . HABTiirflTON , Rt . Hon . Viscount , M . P ., Prov . G . Master , D vbyshire . HsiraiKSR Right Hon . Lord , P . G . W ., S . G . W . M . M ., P . P . G . W . Suffolk . HICKMAX W ., P . A . G D . of C , D . Prov . G . M . Hants and Isle of Wight .

IIBS F . H . Wilson , M . D ., Deputy Prov . G . Master Hertfordshire . Prov . G . H ., & o . IKVEH 0 RIH Rt . Hon . Lord , P . G . M . Kincardineshire , P . G . Supt . Angus and Mcarra . S . G . W . Scotland . JonssioNB Sir HABCOUBT . Bt ., M . P ., P . J . G W . MABTTX Rev . C . J ., P . G . Chap ., Dep . Prov . G . M . Suffolk .

MKIXOR G ., Dep . Prov . G . M ; East Lancashire . OWM SIB PHJMP CCHMFIE , K . C . M . G ., G . B ., S . W , 1159 . PEBXIHS . Sir FBKDSBICK . M . P ., P . M . 130 . P . P . S . G W . Hants , P . P . S . G . W . M . M . M ., Ac . PmntY-CusT Ven . Archdeacon A . P ., Dep . Prov G . M . Berks and Bucks .

Scon J . H ., Dep . Prov . G . M . Sussex . SIABXIB Col . Ls GBSBBB N ., Prov . G . M . Eaat Las cashire . TBW T . W ., Dep . Prov . G . M . West Yorks . WATSOX John , Dep . Prov . G . M . Notts . WILXIKS BUTLSH , Dep . P . G . M . Norths and Hunts

Ace Rov . Daniel , D . D ., F . R . A . S ., P . P . G . O . Lino . G . Chap . Mark . Adlavil F .. P . M . 7 , P . Z . 211 , P . P . A . G . D . of 0 . Essex . Albert E . P ., P . G . P ., Sec . 189 , 1017 , & c . Alpass Hoi-ace S ., Prov . G . Sec . W . Lane . Andrews Joseph , 2 < 19 . Bagshawe Rev . Augustus A ., M . A ., P . G . Chap .,

P . P . S G . W . Derbyshire , G . Chap . Mark , & c . BirrattT .. J . D . 3 . Bavwell H . G ., P . M . 52 P . G . S . Norfolk . Basnett W . J . F . Beasley A ., P . M . 780 , 1612 . Bell W .

Best Alfred , 211 . Biggs W „ P . Prov . G . Sec . Berks and Bucks . Tiinckos F ., P . G . S .. See . R . M . I . B . Boulton Babington , P . M . P . Z ., P . P . G . D . Brartlev R ., Prov . G . See . Berks and Bucks . Brine Col . Frederic , R . K .. P . M .

Brown It .. Sec . 1761 P . G . S . Norths and Hunts . Brown Richard , P . M . 211 . PZ . 1358 , Hon . Sec . West Lane . Masonic Educational Institution . Burney Lieut .-Col . VV . S . Somerville , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , P . M . 1815 . Carter J . 0 „ Sec . 209 , P . P . G . D . of C . Berks & Bucks . Challen Chas ., I . G . 3 . Chalmers T . W .. P . M . 728 .

Clark Matthew , S . G . D . Collins R . H . Constable John , P . M . 185 . Cooke Alfred . CroninF ., P . M . 231 . Cutbush James , P . M . 1335 , Treas . 1731 , P . P . A . G . D . ofC . Herts . Davis G ., J . W . 187

Dawkins Edward . Dewar D . M ., P . M . 1415 , Assist . G . Sec . G . L . M . M . M . Dosell J . W . M ., P . M . 55 463 1769 , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey . Dover J „ 591 . Durrant Captain , P . M . 11 S 5 . Emmerson R . Joynes , P . M . 1206 , P . P . J . G . W . Kent . Fenner A . W ., S . W . 1227 , 1693 . Fielder Baron , P . M ., P . S . G . W . Berks and Bucks .

FrereE . T . GladwoU Arthur E ., J . W . 172 . Godson A . F ., Q . O . Goodall H . S . Hamp T . Herriott G ., P . P . G . M . Wigtown and Kirkcudbright . Higham P ., P . M . 31 , P . P . J . G . W . Kent . Hogg Dr . Jabez , P . G . D ., P . M . 172 , 1260 .

Horsloy Charles P . P . G . R ., P . Soj . Middlesex ., P . Z . Howkins Thos . P . M . 468 , 938 , P . P . G . W . and Soc . to Charity Committee of Warwickshire . Hubbard ( 1 , W . M . 820 . Jackson J . 11 ., W . M . 654 . Jacobs J ., P . M . 482 , P . P . G . Rog . Staffordshire . . Tamos W . H ., P . Z . 342 , P . P . G . D . C . Gloucestershire . Johnson H . J ., S . W . 1791 , J . D . 186 , I . G . 1624 . Kenning George , P . P . G . D . Middlesex .

Lake Wm ., P . M . 131 , P . P . G . Reg . Levy H . M ., P . M . 183 , & c . Lucia W . H ., G . S . B ., Prov . G . Sec . Suffolk . Maidwell T . J ., P . M . 27 . Marshall Horace Brooks , CO ., Treas . 1777 . Massey II .. P . M . 619 . MatierC . V ., P . G . S . W . Greece , P . M . W 5 , P . G . W . Mark Mather John L ., P . M .. P . G . D . C . Herts .

Morgan W . VV ., Sec . 211 . Morris Rev . R ., Head Master R . M . I . B . Motion George , P . M . 453 , P . P . G . S . W . Essex . Montrie W . F . C , P . M . 11 . Murray J . Joyce . Nay lor H . T ., P . M . 1449 . Newton James , P . M ., P . Z ., P . G . Scribe N . East Lane .

Passawer Dr . E ., W . M . 244 Mark . Pears Andrew , W . M . 865 , J . W . 209 . Percival Captain H . P ., 1261 . Ferryman W . H ., P . M . 3 . Railing T . J ., Prov . G . Sec . Essex . ROI-DE . T . Riach H . H .. P . M . 874 . 1523 , P . Z . 1 US , Past PTOV . Grand Secretary Oxon . Richards A . A ., P . G . S ., P . G . W . Middlesex .

Roberts Robert , W . M . 209 , Prov . G . D . Berks and Bucks . Rogers Rev . W . Rosenthal Sigismnnd , P . M . 435 , P . Z . 410 , P . P . S . G . W . Middlesex . Spico R . S ., W . M ., P . G . S . Stanhope Rev . C . W . Spencer , G . Chap ., P . P . G . O . Cheshire

Steeuroan VV „ P . M . 751 . Stephens G . H ., 1623 . Steve s James , P . M . 720 12181426 , P . Z . 720 771 . Stiles W . M ., Secretary 1507 , 1732 , 1744 , Stohwasser J .. P . M . 238 435 , P . Z . 8 , P . G . S . Storr E . F ., W . M . 1679 , P . M . 22 .

Terry James , P . P . J . G . W . Herts , Sec . R . M . B . I . Tombs H . C , P . G . D . Torkington A . Verry G . Ward , P . M . nnd Sec . 554 1278 1421 , J . D . 15 S 0 . S . W . lfi- ' 5 , P . Z . 5511385 , P . P . G . P . S . Herts . Watts J . W ., P . M . 1201 , & . c . Weaver James , P . M . 862 131 !) , P . Z . 177 862 1319 .

P . P . G . Org . Middx . Westfiold W „ P . M . 1601 . Winter , James . Withovs Alfred , W . M . 211 . Woodford Rev . A . F . A ., P . G . Chap . Woodman Dr . W . R ., P . G . S . B . Woodward , K C , P . M . 332 1037 , & c . Worlock . R . Montague , Prov . G . Sec . Bristol . Wragg J . H „ Prov . Grand See . Notts .

Editor of" The Freemason . " Editor of " Tho Pvcemtisou ' s Chronicle . " Editor of " Tho Rosicrusian . " Editor of " The Scottish Freemason . "

Brethren who desire to assist in establishing this Fund will oblige by forwarding their names to be added to the above List .

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THE course of training followed by the Masonio Educational Charities , in common with many similar institutions in various parts of the country , is looked upon as more or less successful iu proportion to the results thafc can be shown as emanating from the pupils themselves . It is not only necessary that a girl or a boy should receive a good education , but it is likewise desirable thafc they should prove that such education has been of service to them in after lifo . Indeed , that it has been tho means of their securing a position

which without such education they could not have attained . With a view to assist in this object the committees of very many of the English Charities make it a part of their duty to interest themselves in the future of tbe pupils who have been educated under their care . This they do by obtaining for those whom they deem deserving situations in offices presided over or belonging to one of their number ,

who thoy are assured will act as parent or guardian to their charge , and by apprenticing or otherwise starting in lifo those who , being orphans or from other causes , may need more aid than is forthcoming from relatives generally . The practicability and success of such a scheme can be vouched for in nnmerons instances where it has been in work for years past ; nnd were it necessary the records of

some of our largest Chanties would give ample evidence of tbe satisfaction derived from keeping an account of each scholar ' s proceedings in after life . It has frequently been found that a little advice , counsel or help has proved to be the starting point of success . With regard to the Masonic Institutions , it has often been

regretted that some further surveillance has not been exercised over those who have been so fortunate as to receive therein education and early training ; and it is felt that without something bedone to watch the future of those who leave the Schools , and , if need be , lend them a helping hand , the work of Masonic Charity is incomplete . This want may perhaps best be expressed in the words of the Right Hon .

Bio . the Earl . if Rossivn , K . T ., Pus-. Grand Ma-tte :- of Scotland , who , as President at . ihe Eighty-first Anniversary Festival of tho Royal Masouic Institution for Boys , brought the question particularly before the Craft . Tho Right Worshipful Brother , in proposing proa , perifcy to the Institution , after detailing tho advantages and benefits

which were derived from tbe School , said : — I will tell you a little fault , and I am sure I need only mention it to find it immediately corrected ; and the fault that I am going to find is this—that it is not impossible that at the end of their schooling career some of these boys may leave tbe School homeless and in need . It may be that the good seed sown may hear fruit during their

scholastic career , hut it may also be that the fruit will perish for want of cultivation at a later period . It may be that having derived all

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the advantage that they conld from their stud y , and from their religious training in your Institution , they may leave it to fall into evil courses and evil ways , or even to suffer penury and poverty . I would appeal to you once more , as thafc is the onl y blob I can find in your excellent Institution to try and amend it , that the pupils may derive the full benefit of yonr bounty and your charity . It is now proposed to raise a fund which shall act as an adjunct to tho two Masonic Schools , and be the means of supplying the wanfc set forth above ; and for this purpose your support and aid are earnestl y solicited

It is proposed that an early date shall be fixed for a meeting of those who may express approval of the scheme , and thereat the various rules for the government and conduct of affairs shall be discussed , Committees appointed , and general arrangements made . It is hoped that the fund when once established will grow from year to year , and that the dividends of tho subscriptions—which will

be invested in approved securities—may in themselves prove sufficient for the various objects aimed at . Further particulars of the scheme will be announced as they are arranged ; bnt in the meantime we ask yoa fraternally to lend your aid to the furtherance of the desired object , by mating ifc known to your friends , offering suggestions , or in any other way you may deem desirable .

The main objects of the fund will be—To provide situations for the pupils on their leaving the Masonic Schools . To watch their progress and offer aid and advice where

needful-To advance small amounts to aid in the purchase of tools , outfits , and , later in life , goodwills of businesses , & c . To assist pupils who may have gained scholarships at the Uni , versifies , or boys who may desire to enter the Army or Navyand aid them in obtaining commissions . And generally to watch over the future of the pupils , and help them in securing success in life .

Communications may be addressed to either of the Secretaries of the Fund , as under : — DICK RADGLYFFE , 129 High Holborn , London , W . C . W . W . MORGAN Juv .

FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE Office , 67 Barbican , London , E . C .

Circulars and Forms for Collecting , together with other information , may be had on application to tbe Secretaries , as above .