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provided for . If I thought this would bo tho result of my efforts I would relinquish them to-morrow . God forbid any snch result . I propose assistance be given only to deserving applicants , and seo no reason why scholars shonld not earn the privilege as a prize—the value of snch prizes to bo handed to them at the end of their school

career . Any scholar applying for tho benefits of tho Assistance Fund to bo denied if his conduct in the school has not been satisfactory . If such a feeling wero to como from this fund , I feel snro

it would emanate from bad management of tho Committee . I do not think " PATER ' S" fears will bo verified . To save further inquiry will you please publish the enclosed prospectus . I am , Dear Sir ami Brother ,

Yonrs fraternally , DICK RADCLYFFE . P . S . —I hope next week to bo able to publish a long list of names , I have already a goodly number , but prefer waiting till tho list is

more complete . I should also bo glad to publish the names of any brethren willing to join mo in undertaking to collect £ 100 in two years . The names of those also willing to guarantee smaller snms in a given period will bo thankfully received .

The Royal Masonic Pupils' Assistance Fund.

THE ROYAL MASONIC PUPILS' ASSISTANCE FUND .

Tho course of training followed by tho Masonic Educational Charities , in common with many similar institutions in various parts of the country , is looked upon as more or less successful in proportion to tho results that can bo shown as emanating from the pnpils themselves . It is not only necessary that a Girl or Boy should

receive a good education , but it is likewise desirable that thoy shonld prove that such education has boon of service to them in after life . Indeed , that it has been the moans of thoir securing a position which without snch education they could not havo attained . "With a view to assist in this object tho committees of very many of the English Charities make it a part of their duty to interest themselves

in tho future of tho pupils who have been educated under their care . This thoy do by obtaining for those whom they deem deserving situations in offices presided over or belonging to one of their number , who they are assured will act as parent or guardian to their charge , and by apprenticing or otherwise starting in life thoso who , being orphans or from other causes , may need more aid than is forthcoming

from relatives generally . Tho practicability and success of such a scheme can be vouched for in numerous instances where ifc has been in work for years past ; and were ifc necessary the records of some of our largest Charities would givo amplo evidence of tho satisfaction derived from keeping an account of each scholar ' s proceedings in after life . It has frequently been found that a little advico ,

counsel or help has proved to bo the starting point of success . AVith regard to the Masonic Institutions , it has often been regretted that somo further surveillance has not been exercised over those who havo been so fortunate as to receive therein education and early training * and it is felt that without something bo done to watch the future of those who leave tho Schools , and , if nee ;! he , lend thorn a helping hand , the work of Masonic Charity is incomplete . This

want may perhaps best bo expressed in tho words of the Right Hon . Bro . tho Earl of Eosslyn , K . T ., Past Grand Master of Scotland , who , as President at the Eighty-first Anniversary Festival of tho Eoyal Masonic Institution for Boys , brought the question parfcieularl y beforo tho Craft . Tho Eight Worshipful Brother , iu proposing prosperity to the Institution , after detailing the advantages and benefits which were derived from tho School , said : —

I will tell you 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 some of these boys may leave the School homeless and in need . Ifc may be that tho good seed sown may bear fruit dnring their scholastic career , but ifc mav also be that tho fruit will nerish for

want of cultivation at a later period . It may be that having derived all the advantage that they could from their study , and from thoir religious training in your 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 ameud it , that the pupils may derive the full benefit of your bounty and your charity .

It is now proposed to raise a fund which shall act as an adjunct to the two Masonic Schools , and bo tho means of supplying the want set forth above ; and for this purpose your support and aid aro earnestly solicited . It is proposed that an early date shall be fixed for a " meeting of those who may express approval of tho scheme , and thereat the

various rales for the government and conduct of affairs shall bo discussed , Committees appointed , and general arrangements made . It is hoped that the fund when once established will grow from year to year , and that the dividends of the subscriptions—which will bo invested in approved securities—may in themselves prove

sufficient for tho various objects aimetl at . Further particulars of the scheme will be announced as thoy arc arranged ; but iu the meantime we ask you fraternally to leuel your aid to the furtherance of the desired object , by making it known to your friends , offering suggestions , or iu any othor way you may deem desirable .

The main objects of tho fund will be—To provide situations for the pupils on their leaving the Masonic Schools . To watch their progress and offer aid and advice whero needful To advance small amounts to aid in tho purchase of tool .- ; , outfits and , later iu life , goodwills of businesses , & c .

The Royal Masonic Pupils' Assistance Fund.

To assist pupils who may have gained scholarships at ; tho Uni versities , 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 tho pupils , aud help them in securing success in life .

Should you approve of tho scheme , please sign and return tho enclosed form , in order that further particulars may be sent you . Communications may bo addressed to either of the Secretaries of tho Fund , as under ,

DICK EADCLYFFE , 129 High Holborn , London , W . C . W . XV . MORGAN Jun . FREEMASON ' S CHUONI -L E Office , 07 Barbican , London , E , C , Circulars and Forms for Collecting , together with othor information , may bo had on application to the Secretaries , as above .

Masonic Institution For The Aged

MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR THE AGED

A GENERAL Committee Meeting was held at Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday last , at threo o ' clock , when Col . Creaton was voted to the chair . Tho minutes of last meeting having been read and confirmed , tho death of fonr annuitants woro reported by tho Secretary . A statement of moneys payable at this date was road by Bro . Terry , and a voto authorising the chairman to sign the

necessary cheqnes was passed . Two widows of deceased annuitants applied for the moiety of their late husband ' s annuities , which wero granted . The petitions of fonr candidates ( ono male and three female ) were examined and accepted , and tho names placed on tho

list of candidates Cor next election . Present—Col . Creaton , C . G . Dilley , J . If . Case , W . Clarke , J . IT . Leggatfc , J . G . Stevens , J . Newton , W . Stephens , E . Bowycr , G . Penn , -. " Brett , C . F . Hogard , T . Goode and Win . Hilton .

Those -who watch tho progress made in after life by ¦ ' our boys" will be pleased to bear that 0 . D . Green , who loft tbe Masonic Boys' School in June 1878 , last week passed a most successful Preliminary M . B . Examination , London University . This early success must be intensely gratifying to tbe friends of this young scholar .

Ton say a member of your Lodge has hlack-halled an applicant without sufficient causo for tho act , and you ask me if there is not some way to remedy this great wrong done to a worthy man . I reply that you havo entirely mistaken the position tho applicant occupies-It ; is no wrong to a man , not a Mason , to refuse him admission into Masonry . No man h .-c a , >•/¦//¦ f to becom : : > Mason ; thi : right is

vested in the . Lodge . Were it net so , the whole theory of L'Vcemu . snnry would bo changed . Neither has any one member , or a majority of all the members any right in tho premises . Ifc is well known ( you must know it yourself ) that every member of the Lodgo has unlimited power of rejection . Lay aside , than , all notion that tho applicant ; has been unjustly dealt with . Again ; your letter is written under

the assumption that you know who cast tho black ball , aud yon know the motives which prompted the act . But in fact , you do not ; , you can not ( lawfully ) designate the person . For if he acknowledges it , he docs it in contravention of his pledge to observe all the lawful rules and regulations of Masonry , anel these expressly forbid such

declaration . Whilo if he has not confessed ifc , you certainly do not know that he cast tho black ball . In conclusion , accept tho inevitable . Give every member of the Lodgo the same right of private judgment that yon claim for yourself , and whenever au application goes into the Lodge , take it as a matter of course that some brother may cast a black ball . —Bob Morris .

As to paying funeral honors to unworthy Masons , it is a hard thing to do , bnt often harder to refrain from doing . The trouble is that you let your unworthy brother go on and get hardened in sin , without discipline , and when he died , aud was past hope of repentance , you

had nothing for it but to extend the honors which were only intended for the worthy dead . Ifc is not fair to tho living to praise the dead more than ho merited ; and ifc cheapens Masonic honors to bestow them upon tbe drunkard , the licentious , and the law breaker of any class . —Masonic lie view .

Tuesday , tho 5 th Angttst , being the 100 th Night of Mr . Georgo It . Sims' Comedy , "Crutch and Toothpick" at the Royalty Theatre , Mr . Edgar Bruce invited a large number of friends to celebrate tho occasion : after referring to tho great success of the Coined v , and

thanking all concerned for their co-operation , ho made Mr . Augustus Harris a handsome presentation , which was followed by Mr . C . Groves presenting Mr . Bruce , on behalf of tho Company , with a very handsome Silver Fitted Travelling Bag . Dancing was kept up until 7 a . m . aud every thing pasaetl off brilliantly .

Marriage.

MARRIAGE .

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