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The Next Festival.
THE NEXT FESTIVAL .
OUR readers will perhaps think wo might pause for a few days ere wo again urge them to be up and doing on behalf of the Masonic Institutions , but our motto is , and must ever remain—Onward . Particularly on the present
occasion must we impress on the members of thc Craft that there is no time to be lost in tho good work to which they devote themselves , for within a very few days' —only just over a fortnight—will be celebrated the ninetieth
Anniversary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , tho gathering being fixed to take placo on Wednesday , the 27 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Tavern , London , under the presidency of the R . W . Bro . Yicount Ebrington , M . P ., Provincial Grand Master Devon .
To ensure the success of this gathering the most strenuous exertions will be necessary from all who are in a position to render help , and on that account we once more place the claims of the charity prominently before our readers .
The great success of the Centenary Festival of the Girls ' School during the present week must of necessity absorb a large amount of the attention of the Craft for some little time to come , and we know there are many who will
consider it out of place to even speak of anything but that grand gathering until the term usually allowed to an event of exceptional interest has expired . But the exigencies of the case before us are of so peculiar a character that we
have no time to regard the Festival that has passed as a nine days' wonder . If we do there will be no time left in which to work for the one to follow , and it does not require much argument to convince that so far the Stewards
for the Boys' School Festival of this year have had little opportunity of urging the claims of that Institution . Up till within the last few days the all-absorbing topic in the Craft has been the Centenary celebration of the
Girls' School . Now that that event has been disposed of it must be allowed to rest , except to be referred to as showing what is possible , and acting as an incentive for those who are pledged to work for the future .
We think there is little doubt but that the exceptional success of the Girls' School Festival will make a material difference in the outcome of the celebration on behalf of the companion Charity , but we hope the Boys'
Institution will not be wholly forgotten in the rejoicings which must follow tho grand result of Thursday ' s gathering . We do not think the Craft will overlook the fact of there being a third Festival for the year , but how can we
expect a brilliant i-esult after so exceptional a contribution as that we have to record this week ? We must rather be content with what is provided as the natural outcome
of true Masonic feeling on behalf of an Institution which has justly earned the good opinion of a large and influential section of thc Craft .
We cannot do better than refer our readers to another part of our present issue , where the special claims of this Institution are set out at length , and conclude with the hope that so far from tho success of the Girls' School
Festival proving detrimental , it may be the means of securing exceptional support for the Boys' Institution . Much of the honour that has been secured by the
Girls' School would be removed if it was found it was purchased at the expense of another Charity , which if not qnite as old must be regarded as equally deserving of support .
The Centenary Of The Girls' School.
THE CENTENARY OF THE GIRLS ' SCHOOL .
THE events of the past few days , in connection with the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls have , we should imagine equalled the anticipations of the most sanguine , and they will form a topic for congratulation among membeis of the Craft for many years to come . Tho Centenary
Festival of this Charity was celebrated at tho Royal Albert Hall on Thursday , and it proved a most unqualified success . His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales Most Worshipfnl Grand Master presided , and he was supported by His
Majesty the King of Sweden , Grand Master of that country , the Grand Master of Scotland , the Pro and Deputy Grand Masters of England , and a brilliant assemblage of Grand Officers , Provincial Officers , and others .
The Board , of Stewards consisted of 1 , 465 Brethren , and tbe total amount collected was announced by the Grand Master as exceeding £ 50 , 500 , a sura which he said had
never before been equalled at a Charity Festival , and , as our readers are aware , far in excess of anything hitherto achieved in connection with Freemasonry .
We give elsewhere in our present issue full details of the amounts collected by the London Stewards , together with a summary of the amounts sent up from the Provinces , and take this opportunity of testifying to the excellence of
the arrangements made by the Secretary of the Institution and the principal Stewards for the comfort and entertainment of those present . The whole of the proceedings of
the week passed off without a hitch , and considering the magnitude of the undertaking this must be regarded as particularly gratifying .
The amounts speak for themselves , and are a splendid result of the appeal which has been made to the Craft for a fitting memorial of the Centenary of the Institution . It is yet early to predict the full effect the handsome totals
will have on the future of the Charity , but we may safely surmise that an early increase in the number of pupils will be one of the results , and if it is found possible to extend the benefits of this noble Institution there will
be an ample reward for the special exertions which have been put forward , even if those who have contributed to the success are not more than satisfied by the outcome of the Festival .
On the previous Monday the prizes were distributed to the successful pupils of the Institution by the Countess of Carnarvon , the ceremonies of the day also taking place at tbe Royal Albert Hall , and also being
honoured by the presence of the Grand Master , who on this occasion was accompanied by the Princess of Wales ancl his daughters . The Royal party , attended by Col . Clarke and Miss Knollys , reached the Albert Hall at halfpast four .
They were received at the private entrance of the building by the Earl of Carnarvon ( one of the Trustees of the Institution ) , the Earl of Lathom , Sir Albert Woods , Colonel Shadwell Clerke Grand Secretary , and Bro . Robert Grey ,
Chairman of the Executive Committee , and conducted to the Royal box , amidst the strains of " God Save the Queen . " Bouquets of choice flowers having been presented to the
Princess of Wales and her daughters , Miss Davis ( head governess ) , Miss Buck ( the matron ) , and Bro . Robert Grey was introduced to their Royal Highnesses , after which the gold and silver medallists—Miss Mabel Osmond
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The Next Festival.
THE NEXT FESTIVAL .
OUR readers will perhaps think wo might pause for a few days ere wo again urge them to be up and doing on behalf of the Masonic Institutions , but our motto is , and must ever remain—Onward . Particularly on the present
occasion must we impress on the members of thc Craft that there is no time to be lost in tho good work to which they devote themselves , for within a very few days' —only just over a fortnight—will be celebrated the ninetieth
Anniversary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , tho gathering being fixed to take placo on Wednesday , the 27 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Tavern , London , under the presidency of the R . W . Bro . Yicount Ebrington , M . P ., Provincial Grand Master Devon .
To ensure the success of this gathering the most strenuous exertions will be necessary from all who are in a position to render help , and on that account we once more place the claims of the charity prominently before our readers .
The great success of the Centenary Festival of the Girls ' School during the present week must of necessity absorb a large amount of the attention of the Craft for some little time to come , and we know there are many who will
consider it out of place to even speak of anything but that grand gathering until the term usually allowed to an event of exceptional interest has expired . But the exigencies of the case before us are of so peculiar a character that we
have no time to regard the Festival that has passed as a nine days' wonder . If we do there will be no time left in which to work for the one to follow , and it does not require much argument to convince that so far the Stewards
for the Boys' School Festival of this year have had little opportunity of urging the claims of that Institution . Up till within the last few days the all-absorbing topic in the Craft has been the Centenary celebration of the
Girls' School . Now that that event has been disposed of it must be allowed to rest , except to be referred to as showing what is possible , and acting as an incentive for those who are pledged to work for the future .
We think there is little doubt but that the exceptional success of the Girls' School Festival will make a material difference in the outcome of the celebration on behalf of the companion Charity , but we hope the Boys'
Institution will not be wholly forgotten in the rejoicings which must follow tho grand result of Thursday ' s gathering . We do not think the Craft will overlook the fact of there being a third Festival for the year , but how can we
expect a brilliant i-esult after so exceptional a contribution as that we have to record this week ? We must rather be content with what is provided as the natural outcome
of true Masonic feeling on behalf of an Institution which has justly earned the good opinion of a large and influential section of thc Craft .
We cannot do better than refer our readers to another part of our present issue , where the special claims of this Institution are set out at length , and conclude with the hope that so far from tho success of the Girls' School
Festival proving detrimental , it may be the means of securing exceptional support for the Boys' Institution . Much of the honour that has been secured by the
Girls' School would be removed if it was found it was purchased at the expense of another Charity , which if not qnite as old must be regarded as equally deserving of support .
The Centenary Of The Girls' School.
THE CENTENARY OF THE GIRLS ' SCHOOL .
THE events of the past few days , in connection with the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls have , we should imagine equalled the anticipations of the most sanguine , and they will form a topic for congratulation among membeis of the Craft for many years to come . Tho Centenary
Festival of this Charity was celebrated at tho Royal Albert Hall on Thursday , and it proved a most unqualified success . His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales Most Worshipfnl Grand Master presided , and he was supported by His
Majesty the King of Sweden , Grand Master of that country , the Grand Master of Scotland , the Pro and Deputy Grand Masters of England , and a brilliant assemblage of Grand Officers , Provincial Officers , and others .
The Board , of Stewards consisted of 1 , 465 Brethren , and tbe total amount collected was announced by the Grand Master as exceeding £ 50 , 500 , a sura which he said had
never before been equalled at a Charity Festival , and , as our readers are aware , far in excess of anything hitherto achieved in connection with Freemasonry .
We give elsewhere in our present issue full details of the amounts collected by the London Stewards , together with a summary of the amounts sent up from the Provinces , and take this opportunity of testifying to the excellence of
the arrangements made by the Secretary of the Institution and the principal Stewards for the comfort and entertainment of those present . The whole of the proceedings of
the week passed off without a hitch , and considering the magnitude of the undertaking this must be regarded as particularly gratifying .
The amounts speak for themselves , and are a splendid result of the appeal which has been made to the Craft for a fitting memorial of the Centenary of the Institution . It is yet early to predict the full effect the handsome totals
will have on the future of the Charity , but we may safely surmise that an early increase in the number of pupils will be one of the results , and if it is found possible to extend the benefits of this noble Institution there will
be an ample reward for the special exertions which have been put forward , even if those who have contributed to the success are not more than satisfied by the outcome of the Festival .
On the previous Monday the prizes were distributed to the successful pupils of the Institution by the Countess of Carnarvon , the ceremonies of the day also taking place at tbe Royal Albert Hall , and also being
honoured by the presence of the Grand Master , who on this occasion was accompanied by the Princess of Wales ancl his daughters . The Royal party , attended by Col . Clarke and Miss Knollys , reached the Albert Hall at halfpast four .
They were received at the private entrance of the building by the Earl of Carnarvon ( one of the Trustees of the Institution ) , the Earl of Lathom , Sir Albert Woods , Colonel Shadwell Clerke Grand Secretary , and Bro . Robert Grey ,
Chairman of the Executive Committee , and conducted to the Royal box , amidst the strains of " God Save the Queen . " Bouquets of choice flowers having been presented to the
Princess of Wales and her daughters , Miss Davis ( head governess ) , Miss Buck ( the matron ) , and Bro . Robert Grey was introduced to their Royal Highnesses , after which the gold and silver medallists—Miss Mabel Osmond