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The Centenary Festival Of The Girls' School.
At present there are 206 children sleeping in the Dormitories , bnt in order to give each child 50 feet superficial area , the nnmber wonkl have to be reduced to 172 .
The altered building will accommodate sleeping space for 240 children , with 50 feet superficial to each child , with an average height of 15 feet .
It is proposed to warm tho Old Building as well as the New with hot water , and to ventilate the now rooms by a system of exhaust , similar to that used afc tho Ventnor Hospital .
It estimated tbat tho coat of these works , without wav \ mn « , scientific ventilation , and fire mains ancl hydrants , will be undei £ 20 , 000 . New Kitchen Building - - under £ 7 , 000
Corridor to commnnicate with Alexandra Wing and Main Building „ 000 New School Room , Dormitories , Stairs , & c . „ 5 , 000 Lafcrinep , Lavatories , & c . - - ., 1 , 400
Centenary Hall - 5 , 000 Contingencies ( exclusive of Warming , Scientific Ventilation and Fire Mains , & o . ) - „ 1 , 000
£ 20 , 000 It will thus be seen that the money it has been decided to expend will not only place the Institution in a better position so far as its present requirements are concerned , but will allow of considerable addition to the number of inmates , whenever it may be found possible to provide for more pupils than are at present receiving the benefits of the Charity .
Having thus given an outline of what is proposed to be done in connection with the Centenary Celebration of the Institution , we may again refer to the Festival , which will form so important a part in the programme , and on the result of which all may be said to depend . We have
already shown that special expenditure , amounting to £ 22 , 000 is contemplated ( £ 2 , 000 in connection with the Junior School , and £ 20 , 000 in additions and alterations to the main buildings ); to this must of course be added the usual expenditure of the year ,
which will no douM amount to another £ 10 , 000 , and we have a total of £ 32 , 000 as the sum actually required for the Institution to carry it through its Centenary year , without allowing anything on account of " extras" in connection with the proposed additions ancl alterations . It is to raise this
sum of upwards of £ 32 , 000 that an appeal is now before the Craft , and in support of which appeal the Most Worshipful Grand Master of England has kindly consented to preside at the next Festival . At the present time the number of brethren who have given in their names as Stewards for this event is 1007 , but large as this number may appear it is not
considered sufficient to ensure tne desired amount , and on that account it is hoped that many more will signify their intention of supporting the Prince of Wales , and the Institution he has evinced so much interest in , on the occasion of the Anniversary Festival of the current year . In addition to the objects we have already spoken of , and which
m themselves are sufficient to awaken enthusiasm in the Craftsmen of England , the Institution offers a special attraction this year in the form of Premium votes , while the conditions in regard to List votes are modified , in the hope of affording additional inducement for Brethren to exert themselves , to an even greater extent than is customary on behalf of our noble Charities . The Premium votes conferred under Clause 1 of Law XXIV . will on this occasion be
supplemented by two votes in consideration of the first ten guineas of a Steward ' s personal donation , and one for every five guineas beyond that sum ; while for the time being Clause 3 of the same Law will be suspended , and in lieu of the privileges thereby conferred every Steward at this year ' s Festival will be entitled
to two Premium votes for every twenty guineas on the gross total of his list . Special attractions are also offered for new Annual Subscribers , a class we hope to see very considerably extended in connection with all three of the Institutions ere long .
The Centenary Festival Of The Girls' School.
We would here point out the immediate desirability of strengthening this particular item of income in connection with the Eoyal Masonic Institution for Girls . We have already shown that the Schools , so soon as the alterations and additions are completed , will be ready for the accommodation of a largely increased number of pupils , but to allow of these new places being filled , the Committee must have a reasonable prospect before them that the income
will be sufficient to meet the expenses—and it is only by increasing the number and amount of Annual Subscriptions that anything approaching a permanent income can be assured . It therefore remains for all who wish to see the number of pupils increased to use their best efforts , not only to secure donations from their Lodges and friends , but to try and add at least one to the roll of Annual Subscribers .
It will thus be seen that every preparation which forethought or kindly co-operation can suggest has been undertaken in the hope of making the Centenary celebration of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls an event worthy of being recorded in the annals of Freemasonry , and we can only hope that such support may be accorded by the Craft as will ensure the success which is desired on all sides .
It is early yet to speak of the arrangements for the Festival , but a moment's consideration of the accommodation available , even at the Albert Hall , will show that few beyond the Stewards will have an
opportunity of sitting down to the actual dinner , a consideration which will no doubt have its effect in increasing the already unique roll of Stewards . No doubt visiting brethren , as well as ladies will be entertained in some way or other , but we fail to see how it will be possible for any but Stewards to dine in the body of the Hall , as , to provide for them
alone , irrespective of distinguished guests , upwards of one thousand seats must be available , even if the number is not increased before the Festival , and we fully anticipate an addition oi at least two or three hundred names to the list as it at present stands , especially when it becomes generally known under what distinguished auspices the Festival will take nlace .
It will be our endeavour to keep our readers fully posted in the arrangements made for the Festival , and the various matters of interest connected with this Centenary celebration . Meanwhile , we repeat our wish for the success and future prosperity of the Institution , which is justly entitled to be regarded as one of the brightest ornaments of English Freemasonry .
Referring to the above the Nottinghamshire Guardian says : — Freemasons in all parts of the country will note with great satisfaction tbat his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales has consented to preside at tbe next Anniversary Festival of the Royal Masouic
Institution for Girl » . Only Freemasons , perhaps , or , at least , those who are acquainted with the inner working of this stupendous charity , will realise what this means . It will mean double subscriptions , treble attendance at the dinner , and altogether a renewed
interest in its working , all very fitting occurrences at its Hundredth Anniversary . It is fitting that the Grand Master of the Order should preside on such an occasion , but the fact , so gratifying in itself , has alread y perplexed the Board of Stewards as to how it will be possible to prop de for all those who will desire to attend .
On Some Of The Benefits Of Masonic Union.
ON SOME OF THE BENEFITS OF MASONIC UNION .
IT ia not -my intention to say anything about the past , bat believing that thero is uow a growing conviction amongst the Lodges , aa well as amongst the brethren under the old Constitutions , that union is desirable , I would
direct attention to some of the advantages which will accrue to the Craft when this happy consummation is achieved . The first and most important will be that there will be
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The Centenary Festival Of The Girls' School.
At present there are 206 children sleeping in the Dormitories , bnt in order to give each child 50 feet superficial area , the nnmber wonkl have to be reduced to 172 .
The altered building will accommodate sleeping space for 240 children , with 50 feet superficial to each child , with an average height of 15 feet .
It is proposed to warm tho Old Building as well as the New with hot water , and to ventilate the now rooms by a system of exhaust , similar to that used afc tho Ventnor Hospital .
It estimated tbat tho coat of these works , without wav \ mn « , scientific ventilation , and fire mains ancl hydrants , will be undei £ 20 , 000 . New Kitchen Building - - under £ 7 , 000
Corridor to commnnicate with Alexandra Wing and Main Building „ 000 New School Room , Dormitories , Stairs , & c . „ 5 , 000 Lafcrinep , Lavatories , & c . - - ., 1 , 400
Centenary Hall - 5 , 000 Contingencies ( exclusive of Warming , Scientific Ventilation and Fire Mains , & o . ) - „ 1 , 000
£ 20 , 000 It will thus be seen that the money it has been decided to expend will not only place the Institution in a better position so far as its present requirements are concerned , but will allow of considerable addition to the number of inmates , whenever it may be found possible to provide for more pupils than are at present receiving the benefits of the Charity .
Having thus given an outline of what is proposed to be done in connection with the Centenary Celebration of the Institution , we may again refer to the Festival , which will form so important a part in the programme , and on the result of which all may be said to depend . We have
already shown that special expenditure , amounting to £ 22 , 000 is contemplated ( £ 2 , 000 in connection with the Junior School , and £ 20 , 000 in additions and alterations to the main buildings ); to this must of course be added the usual expenditure of the year ,
which will no douM amount to another £ 10 , 000 , and we have a total of £ 32 , 000 as the sum actually required for the Institution to carry it through its Centenary year , without allowing anything on account of " extras" in connection with the proposed additions ancl alterations . It is to raise this
sum of upwards of £ 32 , 000 that an appeal is now before the Craft , and in support of which appeal the Most Worshipful Grand Master of England has kindly consented to preside at the next Festival . At the present time the number of brethren who have given in their names as Stewards for this event is 1007 , but large as this number may appear it is not
considered sufficient to ensure tne desired amount , and on that account it is hoped that many more will signify their intention of supporting the Prince of Wales , and the Institution he has evinced so much interest in , on the occasion of the Anniversary Festival of the current year . In addition to the objects we have already spoken of , and which
m themselves are sufficient to awaken enthusiasm in the Craftsmen of England , the Institution offers a special attraction this year in the form of Premium votes , while the conditions in regard to List votes are modified , in the hope of affording additional inducement for Brethren to exert themselves , to an even greater extent than is customary on behalf of our noble Charities . The Premium votes conferred under Clause 1 of Law XXIV . will on this occasion be
supplemented by two votes in consideration of the first ten guineas of a Steward ' s personal donation , and one for every five guineas beyond that sum ; while for the time being Clause 3 of the same Law will be suspended , and in lieu of the privileges thereby conferred every Steward at this year ' s Festival will be entitled
to two Premium votes for every twenty guineas on the gross total of his list . Special attractions are also offered for new Annual Subscribers , a class we hope to see very considerably extended in connection with all three of the Institutions ere long .
The Centenary Festival Of The Girls' School.
We would here point out the immediate desirability of strengthening this particular item of income in connection with the Eoyal Masonic Institution for Girls . We have already shown that the Schools , so soon as the alterations and additions are completed , will be ready for the accommodation of a largely increased number of pupils , but to allow of these new places being filled , the Committee must have a reasonable prospect before them that the income
will be sufficient to meet the expenses—and it is only by increasing the number and amount of Annual Subscriptions that anything approaching a permanent income can be assured . It therefore remains for all who wish to see the number of pupils increased to use their best efforts , not only to secure donations from their Lodges and friends , but to try and add at least one to the roll of Annual Subscribers .
It will thus be seen that every preparation which forethought or kindly co-operation can suggest has been undertaken in the hope of making the Centenary celebration of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls an event worthy of being recorded in the annals of Freemasonry , and we can only hope that such support may be accorded by the Craft as will ensure the success which is desired on all sides .
It is early yet to speak of the arrangements for the Festival , but a moment's consideration of the accommodation available , even at the Albert Hall , will show that few beyond the Stewards will have an
opportunity of sitting down to the actual dinner , a consideration which will no doubt have its effect in increasing the already unique roll of Stewards . No doubt visiting brethren , as well as ladies will be entertained in some way or other , but we fail to see how it will be possible for any but Stewards to dine in the body of the Hall , as , to provide for them
alone , irrespective of distinguished guests , upwards of one thousand seats must be available , even if the number is not increased before the Festival , and we fully anticipate an addition oi at least two or three hundred names to the list as it at present stands , especially when it becomes generally known under what distinguished auspices the Festival will take nlace .
It will be our endeavour to keep our readers fully posted in the arrangements made for the Festival , and the various matters of interest connected with this Centenary celebration . Meanwhile , we repeat our wish for the success and future prosperity of the Institution , which is justly entitled to be regarded as one of the brightest ornaments of English Freemasonry .
Referring to the above the Nottinghamshire Guardian says : — Freemasons in all parts of the country will note with great satisfaction tbat his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales has consented to preside at tbe next Anniversary Festival of the Royal Masouic
Institution for Girl » . Only Freemasons , perhaps , or , at least , those who are acquainted with the inner working of this stupendous charity , will realise what this means . It will mean double subscriptions , treble attendance at the dinner , and altogether a renewed
interest in its working , all very fitting occurrences at its Hundredth Anniversary . It is fitting that the Grand Master of the Order should preside on such an occasion , but the fact , so gratifying in itself , has alread y perplexed the Board of Stewards as to how it will be possible to prop de for all those who will desire to attend .
On Some Of The Benefits Of Masonic Union.
ON SOME OF THE BENEFITS OF MASONIC UNION .
IT ia not -my intention to say anything about the past , bat believing that thero is uow a growing conviction amongst the Lodges , aa well as amongst the brethren under the old Constitutions , that union is desirable , I would
direct attention to some of the advantages which will accrue to the Craft when this happy consummation is achieved . The first and most important will be that there will be