The Royal Masonic Pupils' Assistance Fund

THE ROYAL MASONIC PUPILS' ASSISTANCE FUND

Under the patronage and support of

H . R . H . PBHTCE LEOPOLD , K . O ., P . G . W ., Prov . 0 . Master Oxon . SKBLMEBSDALE the Right Hon . the Earl of , Deputy Grand Master , Prov . G . M . AVest Lancashire . ROSSCYW Rt . Hon . tho Earlof , K . T ., Past Grand Master Scotland . ATIWIE His Grace the Duke of , K . T ., Past Grand

Master Scotland . ABNOID Rev . C . AV ., P . G . Chap ., Dep . Prov . G . M . Surroy . BEACH AV . AV . B ., M . P ., Prov . G . Master Hampshire andlsloof AVighfc BEIL JOHN PBAESOK , Dep . P . G . M . N , and E . Yorks .

BENNETT Sir JOHN , Grand Stewards Lodge . FBBBEBS Rt . Hon . tho Earl , P . G . M . Leicestershire . FEEHIEKS Baron de , Prov . G . Reg . Gloucestershire . Goocn Sir Daniel , Bt ., M . P ., Prov . G . Master Berks and Bucks . GUNDBY J . T ., Dep . Prov . G . M . Dorset . HAHTINGTON , Rt . Hon . Viscount , M . P ., Prov . G-

Master , Derbyshire . HMNIKEB Right Hon . Lord , P . G . AV ., S . G . AV . M . M ., P . P . G . AV . Suffolk . HICKMAN AV ., P . A . G . D . of C , D . Prov . G . M . Hants and Islo of AVight .

JOHNSTONE Sir HABCOURT , Bt ., M . P ., P . J . G . AV . ILKS F . H . AVilson , M . D ., Deputy Prov . G . Master Hertfordshire , Prov . G . H ., & e . MAHIYN Rev . C . J ., P . G . Chap ., Dep . Prov . G . H . Suf folk . MBIDOE G ., Dep . Prov . G . M ; East Lancashire .

OWEK SIB PHILIP CVULKVE , K . C . M . G ., C . B ., S . AV . 1159 . PEKKINS , Sir FEEDEBICK , M . P ., P . M . 130 , P . P . S . G . AV . Hants , P . P . S . G . AV . M . M . M ., & c . PUKSY-CHST Ven . Archdeacon A . P ., Dop . Prov .

G . M . Berks and Bucks . SCOTT J . H ., Dep . Prov . G . M . Sussex . STAEKIK Col . LE GEHDBB N ., Prov . G . M . East Lancashire TEW T . AV ., Dep . Prov . G . M . AVest Yorks . AVATSON John , Dep . Pvov . G . M . Notts . AVIIKINS BuitEB , Dop . P . G . M . Norths and Hunts .

Ace Rev . Daniol , D . D ., F . R . A . S ., P . P . G . C . Line . G . Chap . Mark . Adlnrd F ., P . M . 7 , P . Z . 211 , P . P . A . G . D . of C . Essex . Albert E . P ., P . G . P ., Sec . 188 , 1017 , & c . Alpass Horace S ., Prov . G . See . AV . Lane . Andrews Joseph , 209 . Bagshawe Rev . Augustus A ., M . A ., P . G . Chap .,

P . P . S . G . AV . Derbyshire , G . Chap . Mark , & c Barratt T ., J . D . 3 . Harwell H . G ., P . M . 62 P . G . S . Norfolk . Bell AV . Best Alfred . 211 .

Biggs \ V „ P . Prov . G . Sec . Berks and Bucks . Binckes F ., P . G . S ., Sec . R . M . I . B . Bradlov It ., Prov . G . Sec . Berks and Bucks . Brine Col . Frederic , R . E ., P . M . Brown H „ Sec . 1761 P . G . S . Norths and Hunts . mown Richard , P . M . 211 . P . Z . 185 ( 1 , Hon . Sec .

West Lane . Masonic Educational Institution . Burney Licut .-Cot . W . S . Somervillo , P . P . S . G . D . Essex , P . M . 1013 . Carter J . 0 ., See . 209 , P . F . G . D . of C . Berks & Bucks . Challen Chas ., I . G . 3 . Clark Matthew , S . G . D . Cooko Alfred .

Collins , R . II . Constablo John , P . M . 185 . Cronin F ., P . M . 231 . Cutbush James , P . M . 1335 , Treas . 1731 , P . r . A . G . D . of C . Herts . Davis G ., J . AV . 187 Dawkins Edward . Dewar D . M ., P . M . 1115 , Assist . G . Sec . G . L . M . M . M . Dosell J . AV . M .. P . M . 55163 1709 , P . P . G . D . C . Surrey . Dnrrant Cantain . P . M . 1185 .

Emmorson R . Joynes , P . M . 120 ( i , P . P . J . G . AV . Kent . Fielder Baron , P . M ., P . S . G . AV . Berks aud Bucks . Gladwell Arthur E ., J . AV . 172 . Godson A . F ., Q . C . Goodall H . S . Hamp T .

Herriott G „ P . P . G . M . Wigtown and Kirkcudbright , i Higham P ., P . M . 31 , P . P . J . G . AV . Kent . Hogg Dr . Jabez , P . G . D ., P . M . 172 , 1260 . Horsley Charles P . P . G . R ., P . Soj . Middlesex ., P . Z . Jackson J . H ., AV . M . « 31 . Jacobs J ., P . M . 482 , P . P . G . Reg . Staffordshire . Kenning George , P . P . G . D . Middlesex . Lake AVm ., P . M . 131 , P . P . G . Reg .

Levy H . M ., P . M . 188 , & c . Lucia AV . H ., G . S . 8 ., Prov . G . See . Suffolk Maidwell T . J ., P . M . 27 . Marshall Horace Brooks , CO ., Treas . 1777 . MasseyII ., P . M . BID . Mather John L ., P . M ., P . G . D . C . Herts . Morgan AV . W ., Sec . 211 . Morris Rev . II .. Head Master R . M . I . B .

Motion Georgo , P . M . 453 , P . P . G . S . AV . Essex . Moutrie \ V . P . C , P . M . 11 . Murray J . Joyco . Naylor H . T ., P . M . UV * . Newton James , P . M ., P . Z ., P . G . Scribe N . East Lane . Pears Andrew , AV . M . 8 G 5 , J . AV . 20 !) . Perryman AV . II ., P . M . 3 .

Balling T . J ., Prov . G . Sec . Essex . Richards A . A ., P . G . S ., P . G . AV . Middlesex . Rogers Rov . AV , Roberts Robort , AV . M . 209 , Prov . G . D . Berks and Bucks . Rosenthal Sigismnnd , P . M . 135 . P . Z . H 0 . P . P . S . G . AV . Middlesex . Steoilman W ., P . M . 751 . Stenhens G . II .. 1623 .

Stove .: s James , P . M . 7201216 1-12 G , P . Z . 720 771 . Stohwasser J ., P . M . 233 135 , P . Z . 8 , P . G . S . Storr E . F ., AV . M . 1 U 79 , P . M . 22 . forrv James , P . P . J . G . AV . Herts , Sec . R . M . B . I . Tombs H . C ., P . G . D . Torkington A . Verry G . AVard , P . M . nnd Sec . 5511278 1121 , J . D . 1580 , S . AV . 1025 , P . Z . 5511385 , P . P . G . P . S . Herts . AVeaver James , P . M . 802 1319 , P . Z . 177 802 1319 ,

P . P . G . Org . Middx . AVinter , James . AVithovs Alfred , AV . M . 211 . AVoodi ' ord Rov . A . F . A ., P . G . Chap . Woodman Dr . AV . R ., P . G . S . B . AVoodward , E . C , P . M . 382 1637 , Ac . AVorlock . R . Montagno , Prov . G . Sec . Bristol

| AVragg J . II ., Prov . Grand Sec . Notts . Editor of " The Freemason . " Editor of "Tho Freemason ' s Chronicle . " Editor of " Tho Rosicrusian . " Editor of " Tho Scottish Freemason , "

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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THE course of training followed by the 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 the results that can bo shown as emanating from the pupils themselves . It is not only necessary that a girl or a boy shonld receive a good education , bnt it is likewise desirable that they should prove that such education has been of sorvico to them in after life . Indeed , that it has been the means of their securing a position

which without such education they could not havo attained . AVith a view to assist in this object the committees of very many of tho English Charities mako it a part of their duty to interest themselves in the future of the pnpils who havo boen educated under their care . This they do by obtaining for those whom they deem deserving situations in offices presided over or belonging to one of their nuniber ,

who they are assured will act as parent or guardian to their charge , and by apprenticing or otherwise starting in lifo those who , being orphans or from other causes , may need moro aid than is forthcoming from relatives generally . The practicability and success of snch a scheme can be vouched for in numerous instances where it has been in work for years past ; and were it necessary the recsj'd , s of

some of onr largest Charities would give ample evidenco < 3 p tho satisfaction derived from keeping an account of each scholar ' s proceedings in after life . It has frequently been fonnd that a littlo advice , counsel or help has proved to be tho starting point of success . With regard to tho Masonic Institutions , it has often been

regretted that some further surveillance has not been exercised over those who have been so fortunate as to receive therein education and early training ; and it is felt that without something bedone to watch the future of those who leave the Schools , and , if need be , lend them a helping hand , the work of Masonic Charity is incomplete . This want may perhaps best bo expressed in the words of the Right 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 Right Worshipful Brother , in proposing prosperity to the Institution , after detailing tho advantages and benefits

which were derived from the School , said : — I will tell you a little fault , aud I am sure I need onl y 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 . It may be that the good seed sown may bear fruit during their

scholastic career , but it may also bo that tbe fruit will perish for want of cultivation at a later period . It may be that having derived all

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Circulars and Forms for Collecting , together with other information , may be had on application to the Secretaries , as above .

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the advantage that they could from thoir study , nnd from their 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 yonr excellent Institution to try and amend 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 tho two Masonic Schools , and bo tho means of supplying the want set forth above ; and for this purpose your support and aid are earnestl y solicited

It is proposed that an early date shall be fixed for a meeting of thoso who may express approval of the scheme , and thereat tho varions rules for the government and conduct of affairs shall bo discussed , Committees appointed , and general arrangements made . It is hoped that tho fund when once established will grow from year to year , and that the dividends of the subscriptions—which will

be invested in approved securities—may in themselves prove sufficient for the various objects aimed at . Further particulars of the scheme will be announced as they aro arranged ; but in the meantime we ask you fraternally to lend your aid to the furtherance of the desired object , by mating it known to your friends , offering suggestions , or in any othor way you may deem desirable .

Tho main objects of the fund will bo—To provide situations for tho pupils on their leaving tho Masonic Schools . To watch their progross and offer aid and advice whore needful

To advance small amounts to aid in the purchase of tools , outfits , and , later in life , goodwills of businesses , & c . To assist pnpils who may have gained scholarships at the Universities , or boys who may desire to enter the Army or Navy , and aid them in obtaining commissions . And generall y to watch over tho future of tho pnpils , and help » them in scouring succoss in lifo .

Communications may be addressed to either of tho Secretaries of the Fund , as under : — DICK RADCLYFFE , 129 High Holborn , London , W . C . W . W . MORGAN JUN .

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