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Festival Of The Boys' School
FESTIVAL OF THE BOYS' SCHOOL
THE Eighty-First Anniversary Festival of tho Royal Masonic Institntion for Boys was hold on Wednesday , at the Alexandra Palaco , nnder the Presidency of Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Rosslyn M . W . Past Grand Master of Scotland . Ho was ably supported by tho Stewards and numerous brethren and ladies . Afc tho conclusion of tho banquet , which was served by Bros . Bertram and Roberts in tho large Dining Hall of the Palace , grace was sung by the pupils of
tho Masonio Boys' School , after which the chairman proceeded to givo tho varions toasts . In introducing that of " Hor Majesty the Queen Patron of the Institution , " ho said ifc was ono that occupied the first place , and always met the heartiest reception in every assembly of loyal Englishmen . Her Majesty's reign had been a most prosperous one , and during it she had endeared herself , by hor kindness and
sympathy , to all classes , but particularly to Freemasons , who ever appreciated charity and kindness of heart . He referred in touching terns to the sympathy of Her Majesty with the Empress Eugenie in her recent bereavemoat , and felt sure that such sympathy was shared by all thero prosenfc . This was followed by the National Anthem . Lord Rosslyn next gavo the health of H . R . H . tho Prince of Wales
Most Worshipfnl Grand Master and Presidonfc of tho Institution , whoso interest in the Order was too well known to need any special reference . Tho speaker had , ho said , ever found H . R . H . ready to assist , by his countenance and presence , in any Masonio work that might arise . This he considered a great advantage to Freemasonry . On all snch occasious as the present , connected as the meeting was with
Charity , H . R . H . had exhibited especial interest , and no one would bo more pleased to learn the result of the day ' s proceedings—which , even thus early , might be termed a complete success—than the Grand Master . Tho pupils having sung tho national aong , "God bless the Prince of Wales , " Sir Molyneux Nepean rose . He considered himself most unworthily deputed to propose what he
considered—after those of the Queen and the Grand ilaster—the toast of the evening . Himself both an English and a Scotch Mason , he was extremely proud to see his esteemed Brother Earl Rosslyn present as Chairman of an English Charity of the first water . Ho considered that no man , situated as ho was , conld havo bronght together a better assemblage , or one more
proiitablo for tho Institution . He could assure the chairman that he was most heartily welcomed by those assombled , whether as an English or a Scotch Mason . The chairman , in reply , assured the company that the very flattering reception that had been accorded him hacl almost deprived him of the powers of speech . He could attribnto it to nothing but their Masonic kindness , for , as ho believed ,
ho was unknown to almost every person in the room . Ifc was an old maxim that good wino needed no bush . A bush had been placed before tlicm that evening which ho thought must have supplied the keynote for the compliment that had boon paid him . IIo considered it a groat ho ' nonr to bo selected to succeed that Princo who so successfully filled the chair he then occupied afc the last Festival . He
claimed to be almost as much an English Mason as a Scotch one , for ho had tho honour of being affiliated to au English Lodge afc Malta twenty-five year 3 since , and there had the pleasure of initiating nearly every member of a Brigade of the Guards . Somo of thorn departed , to meet a soldier ' s death , but many were , ho was pleased to say , among them , even to the present
day . He had also another claim on English Freemasons , for ho had the honour to affiliate the late Grand Master the Earl of Zetland to a Scotch Lodge at Edinburgh . Ho considered , however , ifc was unnecessary for him to speak of English and Scotch Masons as distinct bodies , they wore in reality ono , with one common object in view—tho happiness of their fellow-creatures . He should ever
look back on this evening as one of the proudest of his life , on account of the honour that had beon paid him , aud the kindness he had met with . The next toast he had to propose was that of the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , the Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , the Vice-Presidents of the Institution , the Provincial Grand Masters , and Present and Past Grand Officers . He could but
mark the applause which greeted the mention of the name of the Pro G . Master ; it was woll earned by his Lordship , who had , on several occasions , ably acted for the Grand Master . He had had his acquaintance for many years , having been both at Eton and Oxford with him . He felt that no man had acted a more honourable part than had the Earl of Carnarvon . He felt sure that the health
of Lord Skelmersdale and the others united in tho toast wonld be received with almost as great enthusiasm , they having one and all done their duty and earned tho gratitude of the Craft . Lord Skelmersdale had desired him to express his regret that his duties in the House of Lords would prevent his being present to take part in tho proceedings of the day . He would
conple with the toast the name of the Prov . G . Master of Worcestershire , Sir Edmund A . II . Lechmere , Bart ., M . P ., who in reply to the toast , expressed his approval of the arrangements made by Bro . Binckes , who he said left them in happy ignorance as to who wonld be called upon to respond to the various toasts , and thereby prevented their being uncomfortable for the whole ovening , as was the case
when they hnd a slip of paper placed on their plates announcing that they were expected to perform such dnties . He felt that the toast he was called upon to acknowledge was a most important one , inasmuch as he had to reply for those noblemen to whom , as they had just heard , they owed much of the success of Freomasonry , and also for those who had for many years past taken a great interest in the various Charitable Institutions of tho Order . Tho present was the
first occasion ou which he had been able to attend one of the Festivals since his installation as Prov . G . Master , and he felt great pride iu being present . He rejoiced that under present arrangements they were graced by tho company of the ladies , this he considered enhanced greatl y , Uic enjoyment of those present . Ho was happy to say that his Province—Worcestershire—wa 3 on the present occasion Represented by two Stowards , who had not como empty-
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handed , but between them brought up a sum of 522 guineas . This he considered was ample proof that although tho country brethren had their shortcomings , they wero quite willing to aid their Londou brothren iu tho support of our noblo Charitios . Tho Chair , man next proposed " Prosperity to tho Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . " This he- considered might be justly termed the
toast of tho evening , ho folt almost overpowered by tho difficulty aud magnitude of the task which now presented itself . If he looked to Scotch Masonry ho could find no charity of tho kind thoy were mot to support , but if ho looked to Eugland ho saw tho most splendid institutions tho world could boast of . For twenty years he had taken tho model of tho English Charities as an examplo to bo followed by
the Freemasons of Scotland , and although ho had so far toiled in vain , he yet hoped that somo day they wonld have charities in Scotland if not to rival tho English , at least to imitate them . He had taken tho opportunity of visiting the Boys' School that day , he might say iu every department , and had found ifc not only perfect in its several parts , but reflecting tbe greatest credit
on all engaged in its administration . The good done by the Institution he considered to bo incalculable . Ho could quote largely from the report of tho Institution , but would sutfico with but a few references thereto . Ho found that as mnch as £ 15 , 000 a yoar was devoted to its maintenance , and ho could but remark how charitable were the Freemasons of England in supplying that amount .
He gave a short account of the result * achioved by tho pupils afc tho various examinations in which they had . taken ' part , and he pointod out that their successes were really wonderful . He doubted if any other school or college could rival them . He believed , however , that it was customary to find some little fault , aud he must endeavour to do so before ho sat down .
He had hitherto bestowed so much praise that he questioned whether . ifc would be wholesome . He should point to what he considered a little fault , one he felt sure that only required mentioning to be remedied . He considered it not impossible that afc the end of their school , career some of the boys might leavo the Institution homeless aud in need , and it mig ht be that ths good seed sown would bo allowed to die
out , perhaps even through poverty . He would appeal to the Masons of England to form a fund from which thoy would be able to render some assistance to such as needed it , and thereby remove the only blot he thought could be found in connection with tho Institution . Ho felt somewhat diffident in making the suggestion , but hoped it had fallen on willing cars , and that it would bear fruit .
He concluded by announcing that he had received a telegram ' from tho Secretary of the Supreme Grand Couucil of Scotland ,. . announcing a donation of fifty guineas from that body ; this he trusted would go some way towards healing the little misunderstanding that existed between the ruling bodies of the 33 rd degree in England and Scotland , it certainly betokened a break , in the .
cloud which hung over them . Bro . G . Pluckuetfc , Vice-President and Treasurer , acknowledged the toast . He felt thore could be no doubt but that the objects of the subscribers of their great Institution were fully carried out . Every comfort was afforded the Boys that ifc was possible to secure . That the brethren wonld continue tho magnificent subscriptions of former
times was the wish of Bro . Binckes and those gentlemen who worked for tho good of tho Institution . Ho had , on behalf of the " Boys , " to thank tho brethren for the liberal amounts they had contributed . Bro . Binckes had now the pleasure to announce the result of what he could but term a most successful gathering , but he wished to prepare tho company for a gigantic failure . Ho
considered a great compliment had been paid oue of tho English Charities by so prominent a member of tho Scotch craft undertaking to preside on its behalf , and felb that the more the different classes of Freemasons wero brought together , under snch an able chairman , the better it would be for tho Craft at large . He then proceeded to announce the amounts collected by the various Stewards ( these aro
given iu detail , with corrections up to timo of going to press , in another column ) . The result being that 105 London Stewards had contributed £ 5 , 345 Is 6 d , while the Provinces brought up the total , to £ 10 , 531 3 s Od , with twelve lists still outstanding . They had ' never had such a number of Stewards who had collected " large " amounts as on the present occasion , there being twelve London
and fourteen Provincial brethren with lists each over £ 100 , the maximum being , in the case of London , that of Bro . G . Penn , Honorary Treasurer of the Board of Stewards , representing Lodge No . 16-12 , with £ 520 , and in that of the Provinces Bro . Bristow the Prov . Grand Secretary of Worcestershire , who had collected £ 428 5 s . The donation from the Grand Lodge of
Scotland also deserved their especial applause , containing as ifc did , among other amounts , a donation of £ 10 10 s from Sir Michael Shaw Stewart , the Grand Master . To the toast of "The Vice-Patrons , Vice-Presidents , Trustees , and Mombors of Committee , " Bro . Winn replied . Tho toast of tho sister Charities was , in the opinion of tho chairman , somewhat low on the list , but ho hoped would be none the
less heartily received . Bro . Terry was called upon to respond . That brother tendered hearty thanks for tho support given by the Craft to those of their number who wero obliged to make claims on their charity , and pointed oufc that upwards of £ 37 , 000 had already been contributed during tho current year to tho funds of tho three Institutions . This ho stated was a great
amount to bo raised , considering the badness of the times . The health of the Stewards was next given , and wns acknowledged by Bro . E . W . H . Giddy D . G . M . South Africa , while to that of tho Ladies , proposed from the chair , Lord Ribblesdale replied . The remainder of the evening was enlivened by some excellent music by the band of the Royal Artillery , aud the company separated after a most successful meeting .
We remind our readers that the Prov G . Lodge of Middlesex will be held this day ( Saturday ) , at Great Stanmore . Prov . G . Lodge will be opened at 1 . 30 .
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Festival Of The Boys' School
FESTIVAL OF THE BOYS' SCHOOL
THE Eighty-First Anniversary Festival of tho Royal Masonic Institntion for Boys was hold on Wednesday , at the Alexandra Palaco , nnder the Presidency of Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Rosslyn M . W . Past Grand Master of Scotland . Ho was ably supported by tho Stewards and numerous brethren and ladies . Afc tho conclusion of tho banquet , which was served by Bros . Bertram and Roberts in tho large Dining Hall of the Palace , grace was sung by the pupils of
tho Masonio Boys' School , after which the chairman proceeded to givo tho varions toasts . In introducing that of " Hor Majesty the Queen Patron of the Institution , " ho said ifc was ono that occupied the first place , and always met the heartiest reception in every assembly of loyal Englishmen . Her Majesty's reign had been a most prosperous one , and during it she had endeared herself , by hor kindness and
sympathy , to all classes , but particularly to Freemasons , who ever appreciated charity and kindness of heart . He referred in touching terns to the sympathy of Her Majesty with the Empress Eugenie in her recent bereavemoat , and felt sure that such sympathy was shared by all thero prosenfc . This was followed by the National Anthem . Lord Rosslyn next gavo the health of H . R . H . tho Prince of Wales
Most Worshipfnl Grand Master and Presidonfc of tho Institution , whoso interest in the Order was too well known to need any special reference . Tho speaker had , ho said , ever found H . R . H . ready to assist , by his countenance and presence , in any Masonio work that might arise . This he considered a great advantage to Freemasonry . On all snch occasious as the present , connected as the meeting was with
Charity , H . R . H . had exhibited especial interest , and no one would bo more pleased to learn the result of the day ' s proceedings—which , even thus early , might be termed a complete success—than the Grand Master . Tho pupils having sung tho national aong , "God bless the Prince of Wales , " Sir Molyneux Nepean rose . He considered himself most unworthily deputed to propose what he
considered—after those of the Queen and the Grand ilaster—the toast of the evening . Himself both an English and a Scotch Mason , he was extremely proud to see his esteemed Brother Earl Rosslyn present as Chairman of an English Charity of the first water . Ho considered that no man , situated as ho was , conld havo bronght together a better assemblage , or one more
proiitablo for tho Institution . He could assure the chairman that he was most heartily welcomed by those assombled , whether as an English or a Scotch Mason . The chairman , in reply , assured the company that the very flattering reception that had been accorded him hacl almost deprived him of the powers of speech . He could attribnto it to nothing but their Masonic kindness , for , as ho believed ,
ho was unknown to almost every person in the room . Ifc was an old maxim that good wino needed no bush . A bush had been placed before tlicm that evening which ho thought must have supplied the keynote for the compliment that had boon paid him . IIo considered it a groat ho ' nonr to bo selected to succeed that Princo who so successfully filled the chair he then occupied afc the last Festival . He
claimed to be almost as much an English Mason as a Scotch one , for ho had tho honour of being affiliated to au English Lodge afc Malta twenty-five year 3 since , and there had the pleasure of initiating nearly every member of a Brigade of the Guards . Somo of thorn departed , to meet a soldier ' s death , but many were , ho was pleased to say , among them , even to the present
day . He had also another claim on English Freemasons , for ho had the honour to affiliate the late Grand Master the Earl of Zetland to a Scotch Lodge at Edinburgh . Ho considered , however , ifc was unnecessary for him to speak of English and Scotch Masons as distinct bodies , they wore in reality ono , with one common object in view—tho happiness of their fellow-creatures . He should ever
look back on this evening as one of the proudest of his life , on account of the honour that had beon paid him , aud the kindness he had met with . The next toast he had to propose was that of the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , the Right Hon . Lord Skelmersdale , the Vice-Presidents of the Institution , the Provincial Grand Masters , and Present and Past Grand Officers . He could but
mark the applause which greeted the mention of the name of the Pro G . Master ; it was woll earned by his Lordship , who had , on several occasions , ably acted for the Grand Master . He had had his acquaintance for many years , having been both at Eton and Oxford with him . He felt that no man had acted a more honourable part than had the Earl of Carnarvon . He felt sure that the health
of Lord Skelmersdale and the others united in tho toast wonld be received with almost as great enthusiasm , they having one and all done their duty and earned tho gratitude of the Craft . Lord Skelmersdale had desired him to express his regret that his duties in the House of Lords would prevent his being present to take part in tho proceedings of the day . He would
conple with the toast the name of the Prov . G . Master of Worcestershire , Sir Edmund A . II . Lechmere , Bart ., M . P ., who in reply to the toast , expressed his approval of the arrangements made by Bro . Binckes , who he said left them in happy ignorance as to who wonld be called upon to respond to the various toasts , and thereby prevented their being uncomfortable for the whole ovening , as was the case
when they hnd a slip of paper placed on their plates announcing that they were expected to perform such dnties . He felt that the toast he was called upon to acknowledge was a most important one , inasmuch as he had to reply for those noblemen to whom , as they had just heard , they owed much of the success of Freomasonry , and also for those who had for many years past taken a great interest in the various Charitable Institutions of tho Order . Tho present was the
first occasion ou which he had been able to attend one of the Festivals since his installation as Prov . G . Master , and he felt great pride iu being present . He rejoiced that under present arrangements they were graced by tho company of the ladies , this he considered enhanced greatl y , Uic enjoyment of those present . Ho was happy to say that his Province—Worcestershire—wa 3 on the present occasion Represented by two Stowards , who had not como empty-
Festival Of The Boys' School
handed , but between them brought up a sum of 522 guineas . This he considered was ample proof that although tho country brethren had their shortcomings , they wero quite willing to aid their Londou brothren iu tho support of our noblo Charitios . Tho Chair , man next proposed " Prosperity to tho Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . " This he- considered might be justly termed the
toast of tho evening , ho folt almost overpowered by tho difficulty aud magnitude of the task which now presented itself . If he looked to Scotch Masonry ho could find no charity of tho kind thoy were mot to support , but if ho looked to Eugland ho saw tho most splendid institutions tho world could boast of . For twenty years he had taken tho model of tho English Charities as an examplo to bo followed by
the Freemasons of Scotland , and although ho had so far toiled in vain , he yet hoped that somo day they wonld have charities in Scotland if not to rival tho English , at least to imitate them . He had taken tho opportunity of visiting the Boys' School that day , he might say iu every department , and had found ifc not only perfect in its several parts , but reflecting tbe greatest credit
on all engaged in its administration . The good done by the Institution he considered to bo incalculable . Ho could quote largely from the report of tho Institution , but would sutfico with but a few references thereto . Ho found that as mnch as £ 15 , 000 a yoar was devoted to its maintenance , and ho could but remark how charitable were the Freemasons of England in supplying that amount .
He gave a short account of the result * achioved by tho pupils afc tho various examinations in which they had . taken ' part , and he pointod out that their successes were really wonderful . He doubted if any other school or college could rival them . He believed , however , that it was customary to find some little fault , aud he must endeavour to do so before ho sat down .
He had hitherto bestowed so much praise that he questioned whether . ifc would be wholesome . He should point to what he considered a little fault , one he felt sure that only required mentioning to be remedied . He considered it not impossible that afc the end of their school , career some of the boys might leavo the Institution homeless aud in need , and it mig ht be that ths good seed sown would bo allowed to die
out , perhaps even through poverty . He would appeal to the Masons of England to form a fund from which thoy would be able to render some assistance to such as needed it , and thereby remove the only blot he thought could be found in connection with tho Institution . Ho felt somewhat diffident in making the suggestion , but hoped it had fallen on willing cars , and that it would bear fruit .
He concluded by announcing that he had received a telegram ' from tho Secretary of the Supreme Grand Couucil of Scotland ,. . announcing a donation of fifty guineas from that body ; this he trusted would go some way towards healing the little misunderstanding that existed between the ruling bodies of the 33 rd degree in England and Scotland , it certainly betokened a break , in the .
cloud which hung over them . Bro . G . Pluckuetfc , Vice-President and Treasurer , acknowledged the toast . He felt thore could be no doubt but that the objects of the subscribers of their great Institution were fully carried out . Every comfort was afforded the Boys that ifc was possible to secure . That the brethren wonld continue tho magnificent subscriptions of former
times was the wish of Bro . Binckes and those gentlemen who worked for tho good of tho Institution . Ho had , on behalf of the " Boys , " to thank tho brethren for the liberal amounts they had contributed . Bro . Binckes had now the pleasure to announce the result of what he could but term a most successful gathering , but he wished to prepare tho company for a gigantic failure . Ho
considered a great compliment had been paid oue of tho English Charities by so prominent a member of tho Scotch craft undertaking to preside on its behalf , and felb that the more the different classes of Freemasons wero brought together , under snch an able chairman , the better it would be for tho Craft at large . He then proceeded to announce the amounts collected by the various Stewards ( these aro
given iu detail , with corrections up to timo of going to press , in another column ) . The result being that 105 London Stewards had contributed £ 5 , 345 Is 6 d , while the Provinces brought up the total , to £ 10 , 531 3 s Od , with twelve lists still outstanding . They had ' never had such a number of Stewards who had collected " large " amounts as on the present occasion , there being twelve London
and fourteen Provincial brethren with lists each over £ 100 , the maximum being , in the case of London , that of Bro . G . Penn , Honorary Treasurer of the Board of Stewards , representing Lodge No . 16-12 , with £ 520 , and in that of the Provinces Bro . Bristow the Prov . Grand Secretary of Worcestershire , who had collected £ 428 5 s . The donation from the Grand Lodge of
Scotland also deserved their especial applause , containing as ifc did , among other amounts , a donation of £ 10 10 s from Sir Michael Shaw Stewart , the Grand Master . To the toast of "The Vice-Patrons , Vice-Presidents , Trustees , and Mombors of Committee , " Bro . Winn replied . Tho toast of tho sister Charities was , in the opinion of tho chairman , somewhat low on the list , but ho hoped would be none the
less heartily received . Bro . Terry was called upon to respond . That brother tendered hearty thanks for tho support given by the Craft to those of their number who wero obliged to make claims on their charity , and pointed oufc that upwards of £ 37 , 000 had already been contributed during tho current year to tho funds of tho three Institutions . This ho stated was a great
amount to bo raised , considering the badness of the times . The health of the Stewards was next given , and wns acknowledged by Bro . E . W . H . Giddy D . G . M . South Africa , while to that of tho Ladies , proposed from the chair , Lord Ribblesdale replied . The remainder of the evening was enlivened by some excellent music by the band of the Royal Artillery , aud the company separated after a most successful meeting .
We remind our readers that the Prov G . Lodge of Middlesex will be held this day ( Saturday ) , at Great Stanmore . Prov . G . Lodge will be opened at 1 . 30 .