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I hopo he will be animated by tho feeling of compunction that now animates me , and will follow my poor example aud remember his sin . There is another point to which you , sir , have referred , and to which I will merely allude in tho mosfc transitory and transient manner , thai is—that whpn this bnilding will be completed it will require to be furnished , and one of tho mosfc nsefnl portions of furniture—withont which , in fact , it would he entirely deficient—is a library for the

School . Ifc is to the ladies who sympathize with tho Masonio Order that we look for assistance in carrying this out—in accomplishing that particular work . Therefore we look forward to the proposed Masonio Bazaar and Fancy Fair as ono which will elicit ancl exhibit the sympathy which the ladies of Dublin havo iu tho benevolent objects of this great body . One word—and I have already occupied your time too long—they say there is no gratitude like gratitude for future favours . Gratitude for future favours will be measured in this

case by gratitude for tho past . I am sure I wonld bo omitting to express the feelings of the Order if I failed to allude to the obligations under which every member of it feels to tho noblo lady who has honoured us with her presence hero this evening , as well as on the occasion of the laying of the foundation stone of onr now building , wheu she was nofc deterred by circumstances which would

have deterred many other ladies from performing tho duty , ancl lent on tho occasion the grace and charm of her presence . I sincerely trust that when this great Masonic Bazaar is opened and this Fancy Fair is in fall swing that it will not be wanting in the only thing needful to mako ifc a triumphant snccess , and that is tho presence of Countess Cowper . Bro . the Rev . F . F . Carmichaol , LL . D ., in seconding tho motion , said ,

tbo time had been , in this very hall , when speakers on this platform had deemed it necessary to defend the cause of Masonry from unjust accusations . Thafc day hacl undoubtedly gone by , and gone , perhaps , for ever , because as a body we are ablo to appeal to great and decisive results . In this world judgment always goes in favour of great results . " By their fruits shall ye know them , " is a maxim that has

the very highest sanction , and the common sense of mankind has verified the truth of that Divine maxim . We are not ashamed to be known by our frnits . We now appeal to these great Schools , and the wonderful success that has been achieved in relation to them , and we can boldly put onr cause before the public , and ask for its support . The Masonic body in Dublin has increased , iu the course of

years , in a most wonderful degree , from the time when it met in a small and almost unknown place to this time , when it has a grand hall of its own ; and now a noble building rears itself against the range of beautiful mountains that lie to the south of this city , a most conspicuous object in the landscape . That is due to the generosity of the Masonio Brotherhood , and is in itself a real increase of the

work thafc is done by our body . In the minds of some people Masonry is entirely connected with festive gatherings and good eating and drinking . Now , I do not see why reasonable people shonld object to the social aspect of Masonry at all . I must confess that I am on the side of the Socialists . I think we never get on so well , carrying out any great general purpose , as when we meet afc the social board . Ifc

is wonderful how you change your opinions about any man when you dine with him . Well , believing that to be the case , I believe that the social aspect of Masonry is a thing that ought to be supported and sustained . The modern breakfast , introduced mainly by the religious societies , is a decided move in the wrong direction There is a conspiracy between the modern breakfast ancl the

afternoon tea to abolish the time-honoured dinner party , aud society and humanity will be the losers most undoubtedly by the change . By all means let us support the social aspect of Masonry , as well as her charitable and benevolent aspects . An Institution thafc intends or tries to deal with a great human purpose should adapt itself as far as possible to the many-sided aspects of men . You cannot deal with

man as a mere emotional creature , or as a mere intellectual creature , or take him out of the great body of his kind , or separate him from the genial influences that spread between man ancl man , when face looks upon face , when hand touches hand . That is the great secret of Masonry—the Brotherhood thafc lies at the root of it—the fact that we recognise the great human Brotherhood , and that , although

we do deem ourselves in some respects as elect amongst the many , and as those at the head of the great mass in recognising the profound duties that lie at the root of Brotherhood , ifc is nofc with tho design of standing apart from our kind , but in endeavouring in every way to spread abroad amongst mankind the great principles that we reverence and endeavour to carry out . Thereforewith great

confi-, dence and joy we draw attention to tho results of this great Charity , as testified to the satisfaction of all . Wo rely upon these results as evidence of the nobility of the motives that influence us aud the object that we are undoubtedly effecting ; and tho certainty thafc as time goes on and the great principles of the Brotherhood spread amongst mankind , the Masonic Body will bo regarded as one

of the greatest pioneers in the great advance . Bro . James Spaight _ Acting Provincial Grand Secretary had much pleasure in moving— " Thafc , whilst acknowledging with gratitude tie liberal support and assistance with which tho Institntion has hitherto been favoured , the Governors would earnestly invito the cooperation of the brethren , in order still further to extend its

usefulness . Bro . Dr . Banks , Worshipfnl Grand Steward , in seconding the proposition , which was eventually carried , said—We wish to return ° nr heartiest thanks to those who have come forward to assist us in the arduous work we undertook . There were very many who thought that this undertaking would be a failure , but I confess I was ono of + £ ? T ° neVer thou 8 ht of foilnre . I had reliance on tho charity of tbe Masonic Order , a charity that never failed , ancl I believed that ,, - * «»» w j V ... I . UU * o .. J » ^ i iMUlfMj till I 1 . 1 J . WVIH / IVll UULLU tne work

, once commenced , would go on to a favourable termination , in that belief and expectation I have not been deceived . Now it is our duty to return our most greatful thanks to the members of the Order who supported us . If my duty ended here it would be one of unmingled pleasure ; but I have now to appeal to the members of the "Jrcler who have held back , and who have not as yet lent ns a hand . i Deheve many have been prevented in this unpropifcious year from neiping us , and have been unable to give us ag much as they would

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like to give . T would say to thoso who aro not so richly endowed with this world ' s goods , " Give as much as your means will admit of ; " and if a number of small subscriptions come in they will afc onco remove tho debt . With respect to tho munificence of tho Lodges , f may mention that two havo g iven moro than a thousand pounds ; but it is a snbject of regret that the country has not been as generous as has not

tho city , and thafc oue parfc of Ireland , which is the richest , come forward in a way that might fairly be expected . I am sure , however , that tho appeal that has been made to-night will bo followed by good results . The procession was then reformed , and all proceeded to a dais erected in the transept , where her Excellency distributed the prizes to tho successful pupils , as follow : —

The Ffennell Prize , for the best answering in Scripture , Geography , Grammar , and English History , was awarded to Catherine A . Johnsfcon . Tho Asfcley Prizes . First division for English , comprising Spelling , Reading , Writing , and Arithmetic , First Prize , Catherine A . Johnston ; Second , Eleanor E . Burton . Second division , for French , Lilian

Hay ancl Mabel Barnwell . The Naglo Prizes , for General Proficiency and Good Conduct throughout " tho year , Catherine A . Johnston and Annie Browne . Tho Good Conduct Medals ( Silver and Bronze ) , presented by Bro . Samuel B . Oldham Deputy Grand Secretary , wero won by Susanna Rapsoa and Mary Close . These medals are awarded by tho votes of the pupils themselves , for general good conduct , amiability , and

kindliness to their fellow pupils . Tho Ladies' Committee Prize for General Household Work—Margaret Buckley and Mercy Robinson . The Matron ' s Prize for General Tidiness—Anna Butler and Annie Browne . Prizes for Calisthenics , awarded by Bro . Sergeant-Major Gnrfclaud—Laura Bradburno and Lillie Alexander . The General School Prizes wero distributed to tho following

pupils : — FOURTH CLASS . —Maude Hay , Birdie Tyner , Madeline Fraser , Louisa Mackey , Mary Carey , Rose Oswald , Alice Leonard , Edith Hitchcock , Millie Vaughan , Amy Anderson . THIRD CLASS . —Jane Grico , Isabella Alexander , Susanna Rapson , Annie Brown .

SKCONI ) CLASS . —Rose A . M'Cook , Fanny Dawson , Mabel Barnwell , Sarah Browne , Kathleen Tandy . FIRST CLASS . —Susan Green , Emily Burton , Laura Bradburne , Edith M'Allister , Margaret Buckley , Lilian Hay , Catherine A . Johnston , Mary Close , Anna Butler . BOYS . —George S . Hitchcock , Henry Keily , John A . Johnston , Win .

S . Little , William S . Steele , HenryM . Stephenson , Herbert K . Irvine , Thomas H . Barnwell , Henry Ronntree . The Ashley Prize , value £ 5 , Wills Ballanfcine . Special Prizes for Writing , given by Bro . Thomas Fitzgerald—Henry Rountree , Henry Stephenson , Henry Smith . Special Prizes for English Composition , given by Bro . Robert

O'Brien Fnrlong—George S . Hitchcock , Charles Topham , John A . M'Comb . The Oldham Good Conduct Medals were awarded by tho boys themselves to Alfred H . Berney ( silver ) , ancl Henry Rountree ( bronze ) .

This concluded the proceedings , and the Countess Cowper was escorted to her carriage by the Deputy Grand Master and the other Grand Officers . Ifc should be mentioned that during the evening several of tho girls played musical selections on the pianoforte with very great precision and skill . —Dublin Daily Express .

Jamaica.

JAMAICA .

United Service Lodge , No . 1873 . —A meeting took place at the Masonic Hall , 57 Hanover-street , Kingston , ou 5 th April 1881 . There were present Bro . A . H . Jones as W . M . in tho absence of Bro . Commander Warry , R . N ., gone to England ; Bros . Capt . Marvin S . W ., Dr . M . P . Cormac McCormack J . W ., F . S . Sanguinefcti S . D ., I . A . Harvey J . D ., J . B . Lucie-Smith Secretary , Rev . Acheson Findlay

Chaplain , E . S . Sanguinetti I . G ., G . Magnus Tyler , & c . Visitors—Bros . W . Duff W . M . Sfc . John ' s Lodge , No . 623 S . C , and Inspector St . Johu Hepburn , No . 383 . Bro . Capt . R . F . Devereux , 2 nd W . I . regiment , was elected a joining member , and a Lodgo of Instruction was held in the 3 rd degree , Bros . A . H . Jones acting as Preceptor and Capt . Portlock Dadsou P . M . as candidate .

Kingston Chapter Rose Croix . —A mooting was held on the 11 th of April , at tho Masonic Hall , 57 Hanover-street , Kingston , 111 . Bro . W . Andrews 30 degree as M . W . Sov . There wero also present 111 . Bro . Capfc . Portlock Dadsou 32 degree , E . Bros . C . H . Davis , W . Duff , Dr . M . P . Cormac McCormack , E . Jordon Andrews , J . 0 . Ford , & c . Bros . Charles Lauchlin Campbell and Inspector Sfc . John G . B . Hepburn , of the Jamaica constabulary , were duly perfected iu the 18 th degree .

York Mark Lodge ( T . I . ) . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesdav , when there were present Bros , the Rev . W . C . Lukis W . M ., B . W . ' Ilollin P . M . as S . W ., C . G . Padel J . W ., T . B . Whytehead P . M . Secretary , G . Garbutt M . O ., M . Millington S . O ., A . T . B . Turner J . O ., T . G . Hodgson S . D ., E . J . De Salis as J . D .,

W . B . Dyson I . G ., & c . Several letters of apology were read , and there being no business , the ceremony of advancement was rehearsed . Afc tbe conclusion , ancl after tho close of the Lodge , the York Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners was opened , and Bro . the Rev . W . C . Lukis was installed in the chair of N . by Bro . T . B . Whytehead . Bro . E . J . De Salis was also elevated to the degreo ,