Washington As A Mason.

occasional presence , and the Craft delighted to point to him as a Master Workman among them , in which the

Fraternity for generations , have been so long engaged . Bro . Washington laid the Corner-stone of the Capitol at Washington , D . C , in 1792 . He was buried with Masonic honours by the Lodge of which he waa the first Master , in 1799 .

The Great Masonic principle of preserving Fidelity , in appointed duty , shone most conspicuously in Bro . Washington . Never was a man more truly right upon principle ,

or more systematically persevering in following his chosen principle of right . A perfect recognition of the great subordinating rule of order governed him in every act . And

from the time that be became a member of the Institution , to the day when , as a wise Master builder , he set the key of his arch , and brought forth the capstone of his excellence as a man , he was eminently distinguished by the most modest fidelity in every duty whioh he was called upon fco perform .

As an example of greatness for the rising generation , it is our privilege and duty to commemorate the name of Bro . Washington , to contemplate and revere his character , and to transmit to each generation , not only the memory of his excellence , but also the example and the evidences of onr estimation and appreciation of it , in each succeeding aere—for the love and reverence for the memory of the

"Father of his Country" seems to grow every year . This spiritual presence in our country was never so vivid and powerful as to-day . The character , the living example and influence of Bro . Washington we should perpetuate—a character which the people of this country should ever venerate , and to the

utmost of onr power should exalt and honour . Never may a member of the Fraternity violate the principles or stain the reputation of Bro . Washington . May the glorious Union be perpetuated , which his fidelity in war obtained , which his wisdom in administration cemented , and which

his life and character honoured and adorned . —K T . Dispatch

The Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

THE ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS .

THE 101 st Anniversary Festival took place , on Wednesday evening last , at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen Street , when a large number of brethren assembled to celebrate the event , a goodly show of the fair sex filling tho gallery . In the unavoidable absence , through domestic affliction , of the Lord Henniker P . G . W ., Provincial Grand Master of Suffolk , the V . W . Rev . C . J . Martyn P . G . C ,

D . P . G . M . of Suffolk , presided , and was supported by Lord Euston , Sir John Monckton , & c , & c . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts having been proposed and acknowledged , Lord Euston proposed the health of the Chairman in felicitous terms . The Chairman , in rising to

give the toast of the evening , was loudly applauded , and his subsequent speech was also frequently interrupted with cheers . He said that the Institution had been established 101 years that very day , and had done a grand and noble work in its time . He wished all the brethren would go

down to the School and judge for themselves of the wonderful way in which the girls were cared for and their comfort studied . The success of the girls in the Cambridge Local Examinations was highly satisfactory , no less than 18 per cent , passed ; on the other hand they were taught domestic work and cookery , so that they would be fitted for any position it might please God to

call them to . Owing to the grand success attained last year , the Committee did not feel it was right to compete with the other Institutions , so they left ifc to the brethren to do what they could . The Anniversary of the Boys' School would be shortly coming on , and he hoped it would receive

large support , that every one would put his shoulder to the wheel , and would sympathise with those who are carrying on that noble work . Bro . E . Letchworth , a member of the House Committee , responded , and said that

though they could not expect more than a moderate amount of subscriptions , this year there was no lack of energy , and he could assure tho brethren and the Craffc generally that they were all animated by one desire—to render the Institution as admirable as possible .

Bro . F . R . W . Hedges , the Secretary , then read the various Stewards' Lists of Subscriptions , amounting to a

The Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

total of £ 5 , 354 15 s , of which sum £ 2 , 979 13 s was contributed by London , and £ 2 , 875 2 s by the provinces . The announcement was heartily received . Sir John Monckton gave the other Masonic Charities

and success fco them , to which Bro . Binckes , Secretary to the Boys' School , who was most cordially greeted , replied . He said it would be dificult to say how many times during the last 28 years he had responded to this toast ; bufc at the present time it was a source of intense stratification to

him to be called upon . He hoped he could rely upon the numerous friends he had made during past years for support in the future . He congratulated the Girls' Institution on its success , and would remind the brethren that all the three Charities belonged to the Craft , and as they increased so the brethren must be called upon for increased support .

Bro . James Terry also responded , and stated thafc though his Institution had had a hard struggle , he trusted a sufficient amount would be raised to pay the Annuitants during the coming year . Bro . Peter Lande de Long acknowledged the toasfc of the Stewards , and Bro . St . Clair responded for the Ladies , which toast was proposed by the Rev . H . Whyte , Chaplain of the Savoy Chapel . The company then adjourned to the Temple , where a capital concert was given , under the direction of Bro . F . A . Jewson .

Distribution Of Prizes At The Girls' School.

DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES AT THE GIRLS ' SCHOOL .

IN the unavoidable absence of Lady Henniker , through a domestic bereavement , Bro . the Rev . C . J . Martyn P . G . C . Dep . Prov . G . M . Snffolk , distributed the prizes on Tnesday . A large number of the supporters of the Institntion were present . Among these were the Earl of Enston , Broa . Edward Terry Grand Treasnrer , Rev . Richard

Peck P . P . G . C . Suffolk , C . P . Matier , Thomas Fenn , Frank Richard , son , Kingston , George Gardner ; Mrs . Edward Terry , Misa Nellie Terry , Miss Kingston and Bro . F . R , W . Hedges Secretary ; The proceedings commenced ab four o ' clock , when the following waa the Official Programme : —

The " Old Hnndrefch " to be sung by all present . Selections by the Pupils . Distribution of Prizes . Calisthenics and Marching . " God Save the Queen . "

PRIZE LIST . BY THE INSTITUTION . Maude Hill , the gold medal for proficiency , with £ 5 by Bro . William Winn . Norah Besly , the silver medal for good conduct , with £ 5 by Bro . William Winn .

Cambridge Local examination , 20 entered , 18 passed . Claaa III . Honours — Maude Hill , Ethel Falldinpr , Helen Foxall . Satisfied Examiners—Georgiana Smith , Mary Sherington , Isabel McLeod , Caroline Weare , Annie Brockbank , Amy Cutbnsh , Edith Matthews ,

Hannan lnghs , Hate Wortley , . Florence Habgood , Daisy Capon , Dorothy Ainsworth , Louise Haigh , Marion Warner , Norah Besly . College of Preceptors' examination , 30 entered , 29 passed . Prize winners—Beatrice Knott , Mary Tanner , Luoy Smith , Jane Turner , Beatrice High .

General Proficiency . 3 rd Class—Etfcie Chapman ; 4 th Class—Ellen Grammar ; 5 th Class—Hester Burt ; Gth Class—Ethel Sanders ; 7 th Class—Helena Tims .

Mary Hirst , Ethel Hippey , Kate Allatt , for Needlework . Florence Dunlop , Ethel Gothard , for Order and Attention , as proved by conduct marks throughout the year . j Kate Sharland , for Personal Neatness .

BY FRIENDS OP THE INSTITUTION . By Bro . Robert Grey , for Religious Knowledge—Maude Hill . By Bro . William Winn , for General Proficiency—Ethel Fallding , Helen Foxall . By Bro . Thomaa Fenn , for Arithmetic—Ethel Fallding .

By Bro . J . H . Matthews , for . Music ( first prize)—Lonisa Pincombe . " Wentworth Little " Memorial , for Music ( second prizes )—Ger . trade Greenwood , Jane Hatchings , Maud Keily . By Bro . and Mrs . Louis Hirflob , for Music ( third prizes)—Kathleen Gibson , Amy Cutbush .

By Bro . Eugene Montenuis , for French—Maude Hill . " John Boyd" Memorial , for Drawing — Ruth Byers , Maud Skurray , Matilda Bennett . By Bro . Robert Grey , for Elocution—Maude Hill , Evelyn Conti , Bertha Dean .

By Bro . Col . Ward , for the best Perfect—Georgiana Smith . By the Supreme Council 33 ° , for Good Conduct ( first prize ) Florence Mason .

By Bro . Frank Richardson , for Good Conduct ( second prizes)—Hilda Newman , Kate Wortley . By Mrs . D . P . Cama , for Needlework ( first prize)—Millioent Wotton .