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The New Home For Our Boys.
THE NEW HOME FOR OUR BOYS .
PEOBABLY before these lines appear in print the Graft will have had definite information as to the site selected for the future home of the Boys School , but at the time of writing we are only in possession of unofficial information and
cannot , of course , vouch for its accuracy , although the Brother from whom we derived the particulars being a prominent member of the Board of Management we have no reason to suppose that it is incorrect , unless we have been made the
victim of a huge joke , which seems almost probable , in view of the reasons adduced for the removal of the School from Wood Green and the nature of the information now supplied to us . Shakespeare has asked " What ' s in a name , " and has
told us " that which we call a rose , by any other name would smell as sweet , " all of which is very true , but the application of the sentiment is not always an easy matter in this topsy turvey world of ours . It will be remembered that the chief
augument used in urging the removal of the School from Wood Green was the fact that it is built on a clay soil , yet we are told the new site is on an eminence near Bushey ( Herts ) bearing the name " Clay Hill "—a designation given to it , naturally , because of its gravel or chalk formation ! It was also said that the School should be taken further
mto the country ; the new site is about 13 miles from London , the present one is 5 , but is so expensive a removal justifiable for a change of but 8 miles ? We must not yet ask more , however , as we may have been misinformed .
Norfolk.
NORFOLK .
A SPECIAL Provincial Grand Lodge was held at the Agricultural Hall , Norwich , on Wednesday afternoon , in order that the Prince of Wales might unveil a bust of Lord Suffield Provincial Grand Master . The bust was subscribed for by the members throughout the Province , in recognition of the fact that the Provincial Grand Master had held his high office
for twenty years . The Assembly Boom was specially fitted up for the occasion , the platform being covered with a canopy of blue satin , having gold stars and Masouic emblems upon it . In various other ways the room was richly adorned , around the walls being placed the banners of the Lodges of the county .
When it was known that the Prince had arrived at the County Club , from St . Andrew ' s Hall , the present Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge formed in procession and entered the Lodge Boom . The Lodge was opened by Bro . Hamonle Strange Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Fenner being S . W ., and
Sir Francis Boileau J . W . As the Prince entered the Lodge room and took his seat on the dais , the National Anthem was played . Lord Suffield then took the chair , his Boyal Highness sitting on his right , and the Provincial Grand Chaplain the Bev . Bro . Sharley on his left . Other prominent Brethren on the
platform were the Earl of Albemarle , Lord Amherst of Hackney , Lord Hastings , Sir W . H . B . Efolkes , Sir William Vincent , Sir Harry Bullard , M . P ., C . T . M . Montgomerie , H . J . Sparkes , H . W . Eeilden , J . Moore ( the Mayor ) , and G . P . Buxton . The Most Worshipful Grand Master having been saluted in due form
and a compliment having been paid to the Prov . Grand Master Bro . Hamon Le Strange explained the purpose for which the Lodge had been called . He began by expressing his appreciation of the Prince ' s kindness in coming amongst the Masons of the Norfolk Province . This was not the first time
Norfolk.
his Boyal Highness had similarly honoured them , for he attended at tbe Drill Hall some twenty years ago , and installed Lord Suffield in the position he now held . During all the time that Lord Suffield had been at their head he had been regarded with the utmost veneration and esteem , and he had displayed a large
amount of tact in dealing with the various questions which from time to time had been brought before him . The idea of this presentation was first suggested when Lord Suffield entered his twentieth year as chief Mason of the Province . It was thought by many that instead of following the general custom of erecting
a posthumous memorial it would be pleasanter and more fitting for the Masons to combine and make some tangible expression of their regard while he was still among them . That all the Brethren might have a chance of participating in this gift the subscriptions were limited to half-a-crown , and it was a
gratifying feature that His Boyal Highness had himself headed the list with a subscription of that amount . In thus putting himself on a common footing His Boyal Highness had given more satisfaction to his Brother Masons than if he had given a large donation . It was resolved that the presentation should consist of a marble bust , and should be executed by Mr . George Wade ,
who had executed the fine equestrian figure of Lord Suffield which now stands in the officers' room at Yarmouth Barracks . The bust was ready for presentation last Christmas ' , but the ceremony had to be postponed owing to the serious illness of Lord Suffield . He then called on the Prince of Wales to unveil the bust .
The Prince of Wales said , it is just twenty years ago since I met you all in Provincial Grand Lodge to instal Lord Suffield in the high position of Provincial Grand Master . In doing so I felt convinced that he would support the interests of the Craft in general , and of this Province in particular . I think , Brethren , I
have not been wrong in that expectation . As a resident in this Province for close upon thirty-four years , I look upon myself , as I hope you and all the Brethren look upon me , as in every sense of the word a Norfolk man . That being the case , nothing could give me greater pleasure than to appear here to-day and make
this presentation . In doing so , I feel convinced that nobody merits recognition more than the Provincial Grand Master . I hold him in sincere personal affection and regard , and I shall continue to do so as long as I live in this Province , I may say as long as I live in the world . His Boyal Highness then unveiled the bust , and formally made the presentation .
Lord Suffield , in reply , said , I have the honour to accept on the part of the Brethren of Norfolk this bust . It is for me , I understand , to keep in trust and hold for those who come after me in the position which I occupy to-day . I think it will be consonant with your wishes that I should hand over this bust to
the Provincial Grand Lodge Boom , where it will long remain , I hope , when I am gone , in remembrance of your Provincial Grand Master . It is difficult indeed for me to express my feelings as I should wish upon this occasion , but I feel very deeply the honour which you have done me and the kindness you have shown . It is
long indeed , as your Boyal Highness has said , since I first held the position which I now have the honour to hold in this Province . I may say that during the whole time there has been no departure from that harmony which should at all times characterise Masons . I will only add that we are greatly
indebted to our Deputy Provincial Grand Master , who in the various and somewhat complicated affairs of the Province has been of the utmost assistance , and has kept alive that feeling to which I have alluded . His lordship concluded by moving a vote of thanks to the Prince , which was carried with acclamation .
His Boyal Highness , in reply , said , I can only express my most sincere thanKs to you and to the Provincial Grand Master for the kind terms in which he has proposed this vote . I may say tbat what I have done to-day has been because of the love
and the high esteem I bear to the head of our Lodge . lam glad to have had the opportunity of again meeting you , and can assure you of my desire to do what I can to ensure the welfare of the Craft in general , and of this Province in particular . — < ' Eastern Daily Press . "
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The New Home For Our Boys.
THE NEW HOME FOR OUR BOYS .
PEOBABLY before these lines appear in print the Graft will have had definite information as to the site selected for the future home of the Boys School , but at the time of writing we are only in possession of unofficial information and
cannot , of course , vouch for its accuracy , although the Brother from whom we derived the particulars being a prominent member of the Board of Management we have no reason to suppose that it is incorrect , unless we have been made the
victim of a huge joke , which seems almost probable , in view of the reasons adduced for the removal of the School from Wood Green and the nature of the information now supplied to us . Shakespeare has asked " What ' s in a name , " and has
told us " that which we call a rose , by any other name would smell as sweet , " all of which is very true , but the application of the sentiment is not always an easy matter in this topsy turvey world of ours . It will be remembered that the chief
augument used in urging the removal of the School from Wood Green was the fact that it is built on a clay soil , yet we are told the new site is on an eminence near Bushey ( Herts ) bearing the name " Clay Hill "—a designation given to it , naturally , because of its gravel or chalk formation ! It was also said that the School should be taken further
mto the country ; the new site is about 13 miles from London , the present one is 5 , but is so expensive a removal justifiable for a change of but 8 miles ? We must not yet ask more , however , as we may have been misinformed .
Norfolk.
NORFOLK .
A SPECIAL Provincial Grand Lodge was held at the Agricultural Hall , Norwich , on Wednesday afternoon , in order that the Prince of Wales might unveil a bust of Lord Suffield Provincial Grand Master . The bust was subscribed for by the members throughout the Province , in recognition of the fact that the Provincial Grand Master had held his high office
for twenty years . The Assembly Boom was specially fitted up for the occasion , the platform being covered with a canopy of blue satin , having gold stars and Masouic emblems upon it . In various other ways the room was richly adorned , around the walls being placed the banners of the Lodges of the county .
When it was known that the Prince had arrived at the County Club , from St . Andrew ' s Hall , the present Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge formed in procession and entered the Lodge Boom . The Lodge was opened by Bro . Hamonle Strange Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Fenner being S . W ., and
Sir Francis Boileau J . W . As the Prince entered the Lodge room and took his seat on the dais , the National Anthem was played . Lord Suffield then took the chair , his Boyal Highness sitting on his right , and the Provincial Grand Chaplain the Bev . Bro . Sharley on his left . Other prominent Brethren on the
platform were the Earl of Albemarle , Lord Amherst of Hackney , Lord Hastings , Sir W . H . B . Efolkes , Sir William Vincent , Sir Harry Bullard , M . P ., C . T . M . Montgomerie , H . J . Sparkes , H . W . Eeilden , J . Moore ( the Mayor ) , and G . P . Buxton . The Most Worshipful Grand Master having been saluted in due form
and a compliment having been paid to the Prov . Grand Master Bro . Hamon Le Strange explained the purpose for which the Lodge had been called . He began by expressing his appreciation of the Prince ' s kindness in coming amongst the Masons of the Norfolk Province . This was not the first time
Norfolk.
his Boyal Highness had similarly honoured them , for he attended at tbe Drill Hall some twenty years ago , and installed Lord Suffield in the position he now held . During all the time that Lord Suffield had been at their head he had been regarded with the utmost veneration and esteem , and he had displayed a large
amount of tact in dealing with the various questions which from time to time had been brought before him . The idea of this presentation was first suggested when Lord Suffield entered his twentieth year as chief Mason of the Province . It was thought by many that instead of following the general custom of erecting
a posthumous memorial it would be pleasanter and more fitting for the Masons to combine and make some tangible expression of their regard while he was still among them . That all the Brethren might have a chance of participating in this gift the subscriptions were limited to half-a-crown , and it was a
gratifying feature that His Boyal Highness had himself headed the list with a subscription of that amount . In thus putting himself on a common footing His Boyal Highness had given more satisfaction to his Brother Masons than if he had given a large donation . It was resolved that the presentation should consist of a marble bust , and should be executed by Mr . George Wade ,
who had executed the fine equestrian figure of Lord Suffield which now stands in the officers' room at Yarmouth Barracks . The bust was ready for presentation last Christmas ' , but the ceremony had to be postponed owing to the serious illness of Lord Suffield . He then called on the Prince of Wales to unveil the bust .
The Prince of Wales said , it is just twenty years ago since I met you all in Provincial Grand Lodge to instal Lord Suffield in the high position of Provincial Grand Master . In doing so I felt convinced that he would support the interests of the Craft in general , and of this Province in particular . I think , Brethren , I
have not been wrong in that expectation . As a resident in this Province for close upon thirty-four years , I look upon myself , as I hope you and all the Brethren look upon me , as in every sense of the word a Norfolk man . That being the case , nothing could give me greater pleasure than to appear here to-day and make
this presentation . In doing so , I feel convinced that nobody merits recognition more than the Provincial Grand Master . I hold him in sincere personal affection and regard , and I shall continue to do so as long as I live in this Province , I may say as long as I live in the world . His Boyal Highness then unveiled the bust , and formally made the presentation .
Lord Suffield , in reply , said , I have the honour to accept on the part of the Brethren of Norfolk this bust . It is for me , I understand , to keep in trust and hold for those who come after me in the position which I occupy to-day . I think it will be consonant with your wishes that I should hand over this bust to
the Provincial Grand Lodge Boom , where it will long remain , I hope , when I am gone , in remembrance of your Provincial Grand Master . It is difficult indeed for me to express my feelings as I should wish upon this occasion , but I feel very deeply the honour which you have done me and the kindness you have shown . It is
long indeed , as your Boyal Highness has said , since I first held the position which I now have the honour to hold in this Province . I may say that during the whole time there has been no departure from that harmony which should at all times characterise Masons . I will only add that we are greatly
indebted to our Deputy Provincial Grand Master , who in the various and somewhat complicated affairs of the Province has been of the utmost assistance , and has kept alive that feeling to which I have alluded . His lordship concluded by moving a vote of thanks to the Prince , which was carried with acclamation .
His Boyal Highness , in reply , said , I can only express my most sincere thanKs to you and to the Provincial Grand Master for the kind terms in which he has proposed this vote . I may say tbat what I have done to-day has been because of the love
and the high esteem I bear to the head of our Lodge . lam glad to have had the opportunity of again meeting you , and can assure you of my desire to do what I can to ensure the welfare of the Craft in general , and of this Province in particular . — < ' Eastern Daily Press . "