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The Girls School.

THE GIRLS SCHOOL .

ON Friday afternoon , 29 th ult ., a musical and miscellaneous entertainment was given to the happy children in the Masonic School at Battersea , under the direction of Bro . Charles Cruikshanks W . M ., and the Pasfc Masters , Officers , and Brethren of the Lodge of Asaph , No . 1319 . The bright , expectant faces of the scholars in their neat dresses of blue gave a cheerful aspect to the fine recreation Hall of the Institution , and when the

proceedings opened , punctually at the appointed time , programmes were being scanned with eager anticipation . The dramatic items of the afternoon were the Quarrel and Reconciliation scenes from " The Rivals , " with Bro . Chas . Frere as Sir Anthony , and Bro . E . B . Norris as Captain Absolute , and " A Pair of Lunatics , " in which Bro . Norris and Miss Louise Brandon

caused plenty of amusement . Bro . Algernon Syms recited with fervour and intensity " Era Giaccomo , " and humorous recitals by Bro . George Dawson , who gave " The one-legged Goose , " and Bro . George Conquest , with an original and comic description of the difficulties a Frenchman finds in speaking and understanding the English language , convulsed with la " ughter visitors and

children alike . Vocal numbers were contributed by Bro . Chas . E . Tinney , a pleasant baritone , who sang Molloy ' s " The Sailor ' s Dance ; " by Bro . F . H . Gelli , who delighted and amused with " The Burglar ' s Serenade , " accompanied by the composer , Mr . Edward Kent ; by Mr . Arthur G . Cunningham , whose fine voice was heard bo advantage in " Let me love Thee " ( Arditi ); and

by Bro . George H . Dawson , with Hervey ' s pretty song " Once . ' Miss Edith Cruikshanks , who possesses a clear fresh voice , gave tasteful expression to "In Lovers' Land , " and Miss Laura Dyson sang attractively " Over the Hills . " Miss Stanley Lucas ' s rich soprano told well in " May Morning " ( Denzaj , while Miss Ruby Maude , with the descriptive ballad , " The

Fisherman ' s Daughter , was loudly applauded for her graphic style . Sandwiched between these more sentimental items were comic songs as well as instrumental pieces . Bro . M . B . Spurr gave a musical sketch called "A Little Music , " which provoked the heartiest merriment , his playing of " Her Golden Hair , " in some five or six different ways , each equally unique , being

extremely diverting . Mr . Richard Cruikshanks created a vast amount of amusement with his comic performance of Grossmith ' s " pathetic ballad , " " The Baby on the Shore , " and Bro . Herbert Leonard was successful with a coster song " Its a great big shame . " A piccolo solo , " Kmloch of Kinloch , " played by Bro . James A . Hamilton , and solos on the ' cello by Bro . J . E .

Hambleton P . M . were much appreciated . By no means the least important or enjoyable part of the entertainment was the playing at intervals by the Masonic Ochestra , under the direction of Bro . Hambleton . The overture to " Maritana , " three graceful pieces by Macbeth , Matt and Sullivan , Mendelssohn ' s " Wedding

March , " and a selection of old favourite airs were all enthusiastically applauded . The afternoon terminated with a vote of thanks to the gentlemen who had provided the entertainment , and in acknowledgment Bro . Charles Cruikshanks made a few happy remarks that befitted the occasion , — " Stage . "

Correspondence.

CORRESPONDENCE .

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions of our Correspondents . All Letters must bear the name and address of the writer , not necessarily for publication , but as a guarantee of good faith . We cannot undertake to return rejected communications .

MASONIC PRECEDENCE .

To the FBEBMASON ' CHBONICLE . DEAB SIB AND BEOTHEE , —The enquiry of "I . G ., " in a recent issue , as to the precedence of a D . C . and the I . G-., is excruciatingly funny . Why , in my Lodge , and others I have visited , it is the D . C . who rules , the W . M . being quite secondary in importance . In my opinion the office should be abolished , and the honour of ruling the Lodge left in the hands of the W . M Yours fraternally , P . M .

GUY'S HOSPITAL . To the FBEEMASOH ' GHBONIOEB . DEAE SIE AND BROTHEE , —I am truly grateful to Bro . Keyser P . G . D . for so kindly , and in such Masonio spirit , taking up my suggestion , made some time ago ( 7 th March last ) , that some eminent Brother should intereithimself in the cause of this Hospital , and for which I have really worked hard for the last eighteen months .

When I first took the matter m hand I had the idea that the Freemasons would be able to take up the two empty Wards altogether . I was supported in that suggestion by Bro . Sir Joseph Dimsdale P . G . T ., Bro . Richard Eve P . G . T ., Bro . Rev . Brownrigg P . G . C ., and several others

but , strange to say , Bro . Keyser , to whom I communicated my scheme , threw cold water upon the idea , and at the meeting I had with Bro . Richard Eve another Brother then present scorned the idea , and said ij such a proposition was brought forward he would move " the previoui question . "

I then dropped the matter until I had further communicated with the authorities of Guy ' s Hospital , and next inserted the letter of the 7 th March in the " Freemason , " which bore the result that so eminent a Mason as Bro . Keyser took up the matter and , on my further suggestion , appealed to the Craft in general to add some additional subscriptions , in order to obtain £ 1 , 000 , to endow one bed , which I truly hope and trust he will not have done in vain .

I am very sorry that illness prevented me from being present , as I would have been able to tell Grand Lodge how many Freemasons , their wives and children , partake of the benefit of this noble institution , as I kept myself informed , from month to month . There were never less than five Freemasons , nine wives of Freemasons , and , as far as could be ascertained , ten children . I mention this only that Brethren who have not sent their mite to Bro . Keyser might see how well the guineas are spent .

I trust , in justice to myself , you will be kind enough to give this a small space in your valuable publication , not that I want the credit for what haa been done , but to prove to the Craft that any Brother , however insignificant , may , by perseverance , achieve great objects for the good of mankind . Thanking you beforehand for inserting this letter ,

I am , Yours , & c , MAUBIOE SPIEGEL P . M . P . Z . [ We can quite believe Bro . Spiegel has no desire for mere personal aggrandisement when he refers to this question as he does , and we also feel his remarks are particularly opportune , as

showing what is possible to be done by any ordinary member of the Craft who has a sincere desire to do good . All fche same honour should be given where it is due , and none can begrudge Bro . Spiegel recognition in that matter , which is one of interest to all who are concerned with the relief of suffering in our midsfc , and the practice of the Masonic virtue of Charity . —ED . F . C ]

Bro . Spiegel has received the following letter from fche authorities of Guy ' s Hospital :

DEAE MB . SPIEGEL , —We are much gratified for the sum voted to us by the Freemasons . Many friends have worked together to secure the result , and amongst those who have lent their willing aid must be reckoned yourself . Hoping that your health may soon be restored , I am , Dear Mr . Spiegel , Yours sincerely , ( Signed ) E . L . PBBBT . 6 th June 1896 .

"A Sprig Of Acacia."

"A SPRIG OF ACACIA . "

THE death is recorded of Bro . G . Sydney Smith , a prominent member of the Order , which occurred afc his residence , College Road , Norwich , on Thursday , 4 th inst . The sad news was announced the same evening at a meeting of fche "Walpole Lodge , of which the deceased was Secretary and P . M ., besides being D . C . in Provincial Grand Lodge . The announcement cast quite a gloom over the proceedings , and the expressions of regret

and sympathy from Brother Masons were general . Bro . Smith had been associated with the firm of Messrs . Bullard and Sons , Limited , for about thirty years , and was much respected in his capacity as cashier . He had been suffering from a complication of diseases for the pasfc five weeks , which terminated fatally on the lungs being attacked . The deceased leaves a widow and five children , to whom a wide circle of friends will extend their sincere sympathy .