The Royal Masonic Pupils' Assistance Fund

THE ROYAL MASONIC PUPILS' ASSISTANCE FUND

Under the patronage and support of

H . R . H . PBIITCE LEOPOID , K . G ., P . G . W ., Prov . O . Master Oxon . SKEIMEHSDAIE the "Right Hon . tiro Earl of , Deputy Grand Master , Prov . G . M . West Lancashire . Rossrvnr Rt . Hon . tho Earl of , K . T ., Past Grand Master Scotland , 33 ( leg . Ainoir . His Grace tho Duko of , K . T ., Past Grand Master Scotland .

ARNOLD Rov . C . W „ P . G . Chap ., Dep . Prov . G . M . Survey . BELL JOHN P EARSON , Dep . P . G . M . JJ . and E . Yorks , BENNETT Sir J OHN , Grand Stewards' Lodge . FEBREBS Rt . Hon . the Earl , P . G . M . Leicestershire . Goocn Sir Daniel , Bt ., M . P ., Prov . G . Master Berks and Bucks . GDNDEY J . P ., Den . Prov . G . M . Dorset .

HENNIKER Right Hon . Lord , P . G . W ., S . G . W . M . M . P . P . G . W . Suffolk . JOHNSTONE Sir HABCOUBT , Bt ., M . P ., P . J . G . W . MAHT 5 W Rev . C . J ., P . G . Chap ., Dep . Prov . G . M . Suf folk . MELIOB G ., Dep . Prov . G . M . East Lancashire . PSHKINS , Sir FriEumricK . M . P ., P . M . " 130 , P . P . S . G . W . "Hants , P . P . S . G . W . M . M . M ., & c .

PHILIPS Captain NAIU . G ., P . G . D ., 33 cleg . PUKEY-CUST Ven . Archdeacon A . P ., Dep . P « n G . M . Berks and Bucks . SCOTT J . H ., Dep . Prov . G . M . Sussex . STABKIE Col . LE GENDKE JST ., Prov . G . M . East Lan cashire . TEW T . W ., Dep . Prov . G . M . "West Yorks . WATSON John , Dop . Prov . G . M . Notts . WILKINS BUTMJB , Dep . P . G . M . Norths and Hunts .

Adlard P ., P . M . 7 , P . Z . 314 , P . P . A . G . D . of C . Essex Albert E . P ., P . G . P ., Sec . 188 , 1017 , & c . Best Alfred , 211 . Bisss W „ P . Prov . G . Sec . Berks and Bucks . Binckes P ., P . G . S ., Sec . R . M . I . B . Bradlev R „ Prov . G . Sec . Berks and Bucks . Brine Col . Frederic , R . E ., P . M ., 30 dog . Brown II .. Sec . 171 ) 1 .

Carter J . O ., Sec . 209 , P . P . G . D . of C . Berks & Bucks Clark Matthew , S . G . D . Collins R . II . Constable John , P . M . 185 . Davis G ., J . W . 187 DowarD . M ., P . M . 1115 , Assist . G . Scc . G . L . M . M . M . Dosell J . W . M ., P . M . 55 40 ' 1 1709 , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey . Durrani Captain , P . M . 1185 .

/' . tutor ol * " Tlio Freemason . Editor of "Tiro freemason's Chronicle . " Editor of " Tlio Scottish Freemason , " Emmerson R . Joynes , P . M . 120 fi . P . P . J . G . W . Kent Fielder Baron , P . M ., P . S . G . W . Berks and Bucks . Gladwell Arthur E ., J . W . 172 . Godson A . F ., Q . C . CoodallH . S .

Herriott G ., P . P . G . M . Wigtown anil Kirkcudbright . Hickman W ., P . A . G D . of C , D . Prov . G . M . Hants and Islo of Wijrht . Hicham P ., P . M . 31 . P . P . J . G . W . Kent . Heart * Dr . Jabez , P . G . D ., P . M . 172 , 12 ( 10 . Horslov Charles P . P . G . R ., P . Soj . . Middlesex ., P . Z ..,

32 dey . Jackson j . II ., VV . M . R- "l . Jacobs J ., P . M . 133 , P . P . G . Roj { . Staffordshire . Kenning fleor ^ o , P . P . G . D . Middlesex . Low If . M ., P . A [ . 188 , & c . Lucia W H ., G . S . B ., Prov . G . Sec . Suffolk . Maidwell T . J ., P . M . 27 .

Marshall Hornco Brooks , CO ., Treas . 1777 . Massey II ., P . M . G 19 . Mather John L ., P . M .. P . G . D . C . Herts . MoriranW . VV ., Sec . 211 . Morris Rev . R ., Head Master R . M . I . B .

Motion Georcro , P . M . 153 , P . P . G . S . W . Essex . Moutrie W . F . C , P . M . 11 . Murray J . Joyce . NaylorH . T ., P . M . 1-119 . Pears Andrew . W . M . 865 , J . W . 200 . Ferryman W . II ., P . M . 3 .

Pullen Hyde , P . G . S . B ., P . Dep . Prov . G . M . Isle of Wight , P . G . D . C ., 33 dosr . Railing T . J ., Prov . G . Sec . Essex . Richards A . A ., P . G . S ., P . G . W . Middlesex . Richardson Frank , P . M ., P . G . S ., 30 deg . Roberts Robert , W . M . 209 , Prov . G . I ) . Berks ancl Bucks . Rosenthal Sigismund , P . M . 135 . P . 7 .. 110 , P . P . S . fi . W .

Middlesex , 33 dog . Steedman VV ., P . M . 751 . Stephens G . H ., 1023 . Steve- s James , P . M . 720 1216 M 2 B , P . Z . 720 771 . Stolrwasser J ., P . M . 238 -135 , P . Z . 8 , P . G . S ., 30 deg StorrE . F ., W . M . 1079 , P . M . 22 . Terry James , P . P . J . G . W . Herts , Sec . R . M . B . I . Tombs II . C , P . G . D . Verrv G . Ward , P . M . and See . 5511278 1121 . J . D

1580 , S . W . 1 G 25 , P . Z . 551 1385 , P . P . G . P . S . Herts . Weaver James , P . M . 81 * 2 1319 , P . Z . 177 862 1319 , P . P . G . Org . Middx . Winter , James . Withers Alfred , W . M . 211 . Woodford Rev . A . F . A ., P . G . Chop . Woodward , E . 0 ., P . ^ l . . 182 1637 , Ac Worlock . R . Montague , Prov . G . Sec . Bristol . Wragg J . H ., Prov . Grand Sec . Notts .

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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— . ^ W——*—III ¦ III B ~———¦—M . THE course of training followed by the Masonic Educational Charities , in common with many similar institutions in various parts of the country , is looked npon as more or less successful in proportion to tho results that can bo shown as emanating from tho pupils themselves . It is not only necessary that a girl or a boy should receive a good education , bnt it is likewise desirable that they should prove that such education has been of service to them in after life . Indeed , that it has been tho means of their securing a position

which without such education they could not havo attained . With a view to assist in this object the committees of very many of Iho English Charities mako it a part of their duty to interest themselves in the futnre of tho pnpils who have been educated under their care . This they do by obtaining for those whom they deem deserving situations in offices pi-esided over or belonging to one of thoir number ,

who thoy are assured will act as parent or guardian to thoir charge , nnd by apprenticing or otherwise starting in life those who , being orphans or from other causes , may need more aid than is forthcoming from relatives generally . The practicability and snecess of snch a scheme can be vouched for in numerous instances where it has boon

in work for years past ; and were it necessary the records of some of our largest Charities would give ample evidence of tho satisfaction derived from keeping an account of each scholar ' s proceedings in after life . It has frequently been fonnd that a little advice , counsel or help has proved to bo the starting point

of snecess . With regard to the Masonic Institutions , it has often been regretted that somo further surveillance has not been exercised over

those who have been so fortunate aa to receive therein education aud early training ; and it is felt that without something bodone to watch the futnre of those who leave tho Schools , and , if need bo , lend them a helping hand , tho work of Masonic Charity is incomplete . This want may perhaps best be expressed in the words of tho Eight Hon . Bro . the Earl of Rosslyn , K . T ., Past Grand Master of Scotland , who .

as President at the Eighty-first Anniversary Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , brought the question particularly before the Craft . The Eight Worshipful Brother , in proposing prosperity to the Institution , after detailing the advantages and benefits which were derived from the School , said : —

I will tell yon 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 somo of theso boys may leave the School homeless and in need . It may be that tho good seed sown may boar fruit during their

scholastic career , but it may also be that the fruit will perish for want of cultivation at a later period . It may ho that having derived all Circulars and Forms for Collecting , together with o Secretaries

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the advantage that they conld from their study , nnd from thoir religious training in yonr 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 that is the only blot I can find in your excellent Institution to try and amend it , that tho pupils may derive the full benefit of your bonnty and your charity . It is now proposed to raise a fund which shall act as an adjunct to tho two Masonic Schools , and bo the means of supplying the want set

forth above ; and for this purpose yonr support and aid are earnestl y solicited It is proposed that an early date shall bo fixed for a meetinr * of thoso who may express approval of the scheme , aud thereat tho various rules for the government ancl conduct of affairs shall be discussed , Committees appointed , arid general arrangements made . It is hoped that the fund when once established will grow from

year to year , and that tho dividends of the subscriptions—which will bo invested in approved securities—may in themselves prove sufficient for tho various objects aimed at . Fnrthor particulars of tho scheme will be announced as they are arranged ; but in the meantime we ask yon fraternally to lend your aid to tho furtherance of the desired object , by mailing it known to your friends , offering suggestions , or in auy other way you may deem desirable .

The main objects of tho fund will be—To provide sitnations for the pupils on their leaving tho 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 tho Universities , or boys who may desire to enter the Army or Navy , and aid them in obtaining commissions

. And generally to watch over the future of the pupils , and help them in securing snecess in life .

Communications may be addressed to either of the Secretaries of the Fund , as uuder : — DICK EADCLYFFE , 129 High Holborn , London , W . C . W . W . MORGAN Jvx .

FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE Office , 07 Barbican , London , E . O . ther information , may be had on application to the i , as above .

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