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Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
WHAT are termed " weeks " are well known HI the cricket find racing world , and who knows but that at some time in the near future Ave may have a " Masonic " week" or two . The nearest approach to this condition
of things is the arrangement made at this time of the year in connection with the oldest of our triple Charities—the Girls' School . A field day generally precedes the annual Festival , and the usual course was followed on Saturday last . It is now a well-established custom that tho Stewards
of the Institution shall havo a special visiting day , when prizes , most generously subscribed b y brethren and friends , shall be awarded to the successful students . The opportunity is seized to secure tho attendance of some notable
lady to present the prizes . Last year the Baroness Burdett-Coutts officiated , and this year Miss Fowler , daughter of Bro . R . N . Fowler , M . P ., and Lady Mayoress , was the dispensing patron . Although the Lady Mayoress had
another engagement , possessing special claims upon her , she bad put it aside to keep her promise to the Institution . As will be seen the list of prizes is a long one , but the ceremony of presenting them was made additionally
interesting by the remarks occasionally introduced by the lady president . Her pleasing , affable manner , was welcome to the assembled girls , and gave a charm to what some might call monotonous proceedings . The gathering took place in
tho large hall of the Institution , but it was altogether inadequate to hold all who sought to bo present . So far as we could observe , the arrangements of the Stewards were complete and effective , but unfortunately the invitations
exceeded b y far the capacity of the building . The result was inconvenient crowding and excessive heat inside ; there was disappointment and a chilly atmosphere without . It is very difficult to lay down a hard aud fast rule to meet the
requirements of Festivals , but we are well within the bounds of reason and of common sense when we say that boys and girls might very well be left at home on such occasions . Four or five in one group were rather too many
under the circumstances , and their presence did not add to the usefulness or dignity of the gathering , while it was the cause of excluding many , who judging from their age and appearance might be supposed to take a warm interest
in the School . As it happened , the wind offered an icy welcome , otherwise the pleasant grounds would have afforded an agreeable retreat for the disappointed visitors . As ifc was , the time for refreshments was welcomed the
more eagerly because it brought the much-needed warmth in the shape of tea and coffee . It would be very easy to prevent overcrowding , but we confess that were we a Steward we should be so proud of the Institution as
to wish all our friends aud acquaintances to be present when it put on its holiday garb and exhibited its strength and beauty . The proceedings , it is fair to state , were carried out very successfully , and those who were fortunate euoucrh to get a seat within the Hall
Were gratified with a sig ht that was both pleasing and satisfactory . The walls were decorated with pictures , the productions of the skilled and trained hands of the
Pupils , while the children themselves , clothed in blue and "white , were disposed in such a manner as to present a very striking tableau . They looked the picture of health and " ^ ntment , and if any one doubted the liveliness , of at
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
least the younger girls , should have witnessed their gambols on the green to tho left of tho refreshment tent . The presenco of strangers seemed in no way to restrain
tlvoir innocent enjoyment , and we were doubly glad to witness their displays of fun and agility , for it showed on the one hand that the children were well cared for and happy , and it helped to amuse those who could not get
admission into the hall whero the prizes were being distributed . We cannot afford space to give a list of all those who wore present , and to make a selection of names would be an invidious task we are not prepared to enter upon .
When the prizes had been presented Bro . Sir John Mo nekton proposed a vote of thanks to the Lad y Mayoress , and in the course of his remarks held out encouragement to the
unsuccessful scholars who at any rate had the pleasures of hope to console them . The following is the official programme : —
Part I . Hymn —( to bo sung by all present ) " Old Hundredth . " Trio— " Jubelfeier "—Kramer—36 hands . —Norah Besley , Daisy
Capon , Alico Corps , Ellen Delafons , Ellen Good , Minnio Gongh , Charlotte ITarcop , Kare Hebblerhwaito , Minnio Howie , Lonisa Johnson , Charlotte McMillan , Mabel Osmond , R > aa Polham , Alico Pope , Arnv Rogers , Ellen Senior , Ada Watson , Inga Wilkinson .
Duet— " Gavotto do la Danphino "—Sootsou Clark—21 hands . — Graoo Bnrtrum , Emily Cecil , Julia Harvey , Catherine Hide , Minnio Howie , Mabel Lewis , Fanny Oberdeerft ' er , Mabel Osmond , Annie Parker , Agnes Stephenson , Susannah . Tippler , Emma Williams .
Recitation— "Tho Walrus and the Carpenter '—Lewis Carroll—Agne 3 Stephenson . Dnot— "Ovirtnre Midsummer NiVht ' s Dream"
—Mendelssohn—21- hands . —Ellio Bellamy , Grace Barfcrum , Rose Bridgomau , Lncy Busher , Maud Carter , Emily Cecil , Edith Hicks , Minnio Howie , Cecily Jardine , Agnes Stephenson , Snsaunah Tippler , Mary Wyatt .
Prizes to tho Highest Pupils—Jnlia Harvey , the Gold Modal for Proficiency , given annually by Bro . William I'aas , with £ 5 by Bio . William Winn . Alice Cecil , tho Silver Medal for Good Conduct , given annually by tho Institution , with £ 5 given annually by Bro . William Witm .
Prizes given by ihe Institution : — For Passing Senior Cambridge Examination Mary Norrish , Mona Ilennet , Eleauor Spurging , Clara Kingoombe . For Passing Junior Cambridge Examination in 2 nd Class Hononrs
—Julia Hnrvey . For Passing Junior Cambridge Examination in 3 rd Ciass Hononrs — Alice Cecil , Edith Hicks , Jane Tayler . For Passing Junior Cambridge Examination—Ellen Waud , Amy Swaine , M-uy Wyatt , Cecily Jardiup , Agnes Deeley , Ellen Senior .
Part II . Part Song - " The Water Nymphs "—Henry Smart . i )„ * i- „ i .: cc \ T _ * .. J . ri : ) r \ n en . .. r \ jYeJiLaiauu i i i iv 1 \
. ' — . > eur . a layer —u . , onus— " \\ orow . Dnet— "ITngariseho Tanze , " from Book IV . — Brahms—21 Elands . —Effie Bellamy , Rose Bridgeman , Mand Cartel ' , Agnes Dceloy , Mona Kennor , Edith Hicks , Geraldine Keighley , Agnes Stephenson , Rosina Syrnon , Mabel Ward , Clarissa Wrk'ht , Mary Wyatt . -f » * i . * tt - \ r > . Jt lie -t -t -t-r > T-t * - » i i m uoiso
jLvOcitauon— : —A . irrea no vigno—L'anny uoernoerlier . Solo— "Allegro , Allegretto , and Presto , " fr mi Sonata VI . — Beethoven—12 Hands . —M ml Girf ^ r . Edith ilieks , Goraldi io Keighley , Rosina Symon , Mab \ Ward , Clarissa Wright . Class It . —Susannah Tippler . Proficiency . Class III . —Beatrice King , Proficiency . Class IV . —Helen Fr . xill , Proficiency . " Class V . —Mary Sherington , Proficiency . Class VI . —Isabella MeLeud Proficiency . Class VII . —Kate Stokes . Proficiency : Needlework . Rosamond
Laybourne , Adelaide White , Adelaide Livcock , Erhel Stone , Mary Mott ; Machine Work , IJ . ssio Reed , EIKo Bellamy ; Ord . i' and Attention ( as proved by Conduct Marks throughout the year ) , Gertrude Lee , Florence Mason ,
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Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .
WHAT are termed " weeks " are well known HI the cricket find racing world , and who knows but that at some time in the near future Ave may have a " Masonic " week" or two . The nearest approach to this condition
of things is the arrangement made at this time of the year in connection with the oldest of our triple Charities—the Girls' School . A field day generally precedes the annual Festival , and the usual course was followed on Saturday last . It is now a well-established custom that tho Stewards
of the Institution shall havo a special visiting day , when prizes , most generously subscribed b y brethren and friends , shall be awarded to the successful students . The opportunity is seized to secure tho attendance of some notable
lady to present the prizes . Last year the Baroness Burdett-Coutts officiated , and this year Miss Fowler , daughter of Bro . R . N . Fowler , M . P ., and Lady Mayoress , was the dispensing patron . Although the Lady Mayoress had
another engagement , possessing special claims upon her , she bad put it aside to keep her promise to the Institution . As will be seen the list of prizes is a long one , but the ceremony of presenting them was made additionally
interesting by the remarks occasionally introduced by the lady president . Her pleasing , affable manner , was welcome to the assembled girls , and gave a charm to what some might call monotonous proceedings . The gathering took place in
tho large hall of the Institution , but it was altogether inadequate to hold all who sought to bo present . So far as we could observe , the arrangements of the Stewards were complete and effective , but unfortunately the invitations
exceeded b y far the capacity of the building . The result was inconvenient crowding and excessive heat inside ; there was disappointment and a chilly atmosphere without . It is very difficult to lay down a hard aud fast rule to meet the
requirements of Festivals , but we are well within the bounds of reason and of common sense when we say that boys and girls might very well be left at home on such occasions . Four or five in one group were rather too many
under the circumstances , and their presence did not add to the usefulness or dignity of the gathering , while it was the cause of excluding many , who judging from their age and appearance might be supposed to take a warm interest
in the School . As it happened , the wind offered an icy welcome , otherwise the pleasant grounds would have afforded an agreeable retreat for the disappointed visitors . As ifc was , the time for refreshments was welcomed the
more eagerly because it brought the much-needed warmth in the shape of tea and coffee . It would be very easy to prevent overcrowding , but we confess that were we a Steward we should be so proud of the Institution as
to wish all our friends aud acquaintances to be present when it put on its holiday garb and exhibited its strength and beauty . The proceedings , it is fair to state , were carried out very successfully , and those who were fortunate euoucrh to get a seat within the Hall
Were gratified with a sig ht that was both pleasing and satisfactory . The walls were decorated with pictures , the productions of the skilled and trained hands of the
Pupils , while the children themselves , clothed in blue and "white , were disposed in such a manner as to present a very striking tableau . They looked the picture of health and " ^ ntment , and if any one doubted the liveliness , of at
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
least the younger girls , should have witnessed their gambols on the green to tho left of tho refreshment tent . The presenco of strangers seemed in no way to restrain
tlvoir innocent enjoyment , and we were doubly glad to witness their displays of fun and agility , for it showed on the one hand that the children were well cared for and happy , and it helped to amuse those who could not get
admission into the hall whero the prizes were being distributed . We cannot afford space to give a list of all those who wore present , and to make a selection of names would be an invidious task we are not prepared to enter upon .
When the prizes had been presented Bro . Sir John Mo nekton proposed a vote of thanks to the Lad y Mayoress , and in the course of his remarks held out encouragement to the
unsuccessful scholars who at any rate had the pleasures of hope to console them . The following is the official programme : —
Part I . Hymn —( to bo sung by all present ) " Old Hundredth . " Trio— " Jubelfeier "—Kramer—36 hands . —Norah Besley , Daisy
Capon , Alico Corps , Ellen Delafons , Ellen Good , Minnio Gongh , Charlotte ITarcop , Kare Hebblerhwaito , Minnio Howie , Lonisa Johnson , Charlotte McMillan , Mabel Osmond , R > aa Polham , Alico Pope , Arnv Rogers , Ellen Senior , Ada Watson , Inga Wilkinson .
Duet— " Gavotto do la Danphino "—Sootsou Clark—21 hands . — Graoo Bnrtrum , Emily Cecil , Julia Harvey , Catherine Hide , Minnio Howie , Mabel Lewis , Fanny Oberdeerft ' er , Mabel Osmond , Annie Parker , Agnes Stephenson , Susannah . Tippler , Emma Williams .
Recitation— "Tho Walrus and the Carpenter '—Lewis Carroll—Agne 3 Stephenson . Dnot— "Ovirtnre Midsummer NiVht ' s Dream"
—Mendelssohn—21- hands . —Ellio Bellamy , Grace Barfcrum , Rose Bridgomau , Lncy Busher , Maud Carter , Emily Cecil , Edith Hicks , Minnio Howie , Cecily Jardine , Agnes Stephenson , Snsaunah Tippler , Mary Wyatt .
Prizes to tho Highest Pupils—Jnlia Harvey , the Gold Modal for Proficiency , given annually by Bro . William I'aas , with £ 5 by Bio . William Winn . Alice Cecil , tho Silver Medal for Good Conduct , given annually by tho Institution , with £ 5 given annually by Bro . William Witm .
Prizes given by ihe Institution : — For Passing Senior Cambridge Examination Mary Norrish , Mona Ilennet , Eleauor Spurging , Clara Kingoombe . For Passing Junior Cambridge Examination in 2 nd Class Hononrs
—Julia Hnrvey . For Passing Junior Cambridge Examination in 3 rd Ciass Hononrs — Alice Cecil , Edith Hicks , Jane Tayler . For Passing Junior Cambridge Examination—Ellen Waud , Amy Swaine , M-uy Wyatt , Cecily Jardiup , Agnes Deeley , Ellen Senior .
Part II . Part Song - " The Water Nymphs "—Henry Smart . i )„ * i- „ i .: cc \ T _ * .. J . ri : ) r \ n en . .. r \ jYeJiLaiauu i i i iv 1 \
. ' — . > eur . a layer —u . , onus— " \\ orow . Dnet— "ITngariseho Tanze , " from Book IV . — Brahms—21 Elands . —Effie Bellamy , Rose Bridgeman , Mand Cartel ' , Agnes Dceloy , Mona Kennor , Edith Hicks , Geraldine Keighley , Agnes Stephenson , Rosina Syrnon , Mabel Ward , Clarissa Wrk'ht , Mary Wyatt . -f » * i . * tt - \ r > . Jt lie -t -t -t-r > T-t * - » i i m uoiso
jLvOcitauon— : —A . irrea no vigno—L'anny uoernoerlier . Solo— "Allegro , Allegretto , and Presto , " fr mi Sonata VI . — Beethoven—12 Hands . —M ml Girf ^ r . Edith ilieks , Goraldi io Keighley , Rosina Symon , Mab \ Ward , Clarissa Wright . Class It . —Susannah Tippler . Proficiency . Class III . —Beatrice King , Proficiency . Class IV . —Helen Fr . xill , Proficiency . " Class V . —Mary Sherington , Proficiency . Class VI . —Isabella MeLeud Proficiency . Class VII . —Kate Stokes . Proficiency : Needlework . Rosamond
Laybourne , Adelaide White , Adelaide Livcock , Erhel Stone , Mary Mott ; Machine Work , IJ . ssio Reed , EIKo Bellamy ; Ord . i' and Attention ( as proved by Conduct Marks throughout the year ) , Gertrude Lee , Florence Mason ,