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The Charities.
Plants geu ' rous love , and influence mild , To save , protect , n Brother ' s child . Here Hope shall dwell a welcome guest And Faith direct to realms of rest Whilst Charity , with open hand , Still hither brings—a happy hand . CHORUS ,
To God , our highest praise be given . Hark ! the echo sound 3 from heaven , Let every voice in concert raise Loud Halleluiahs to His praise ; Praise the Lord . Hallelujah , Amen .
The Grand Master , ( then said the noble President ) , had requested hira to propose a toast , and he felt happy that no eloquence was required in recommending it to their notice . The sight they had now lvitnessed must be one to touch the heart , and as many might be now present for the first time , he would explain the nature of the Charity and its benevolent objects . The Institution ivas founded in 177 S , by the Chevalier Ruspini . Since that period 600 children had heen educatedand it must
, , be a circumstance both remarkable and gratif ying , to know that of those 600 children educated in the School , not one had turned out ill . ( Great applause . ) This of itself must be an inducement to them to support the Charity , and must be an excellent example to the rest of the children . Tbe School was conducted in a manner ivhich deserved to be known . There ivere 65 girls now in the Institution ; there ivas one matron , Mrs . Crookwho for nearly fifty years had devoted her ivliole time and
, attention to the benefit of the establishment ; there was one schoolmistress , and one servant . The girls ivere taught , the most useful employments , and they assisted in the general superintendence of the establishment , thereby rendering themselves fit to take situations in the ivorld . There Avas one circumstance that called for the particular attention of
the Brethren . The present School was situated in a bad and close locality ; and , as the lease had nearly expired , it ivas desirable that an exertion should be made to remove the School to a more healthy and convenient situation . A site had been found on AA andsworth Common , ivhich was conveniently suited for their requirements , being near a place of worship , and no great distance from a railway station . Bro . Hardwick , G . Sup . of Works , had prepared a plan , which no one could see , Avithout
being struck with the beauty of the design , and the convenience of the establishment ; he thought it combined everything that could be desired for such a purpose . It was calculated to hold 100 children . The only thing he feared was , that sufficient funds could not be procured ; but he felt confident that in so large an assembly as the present , the cause of charity—one of the brightest ornaments of the Craftivould be responded to ( hear , hear ) ; and although the sum required
might not be immediately obtained , yet in no very long time all would be arranged . He was confident that all w-ho had witnessed this exciting scene , and heard the musical talents displayed by the girls , ivould be highly gratified , and ivould endeavour in every lvay to support so charitable and excellent an Institution . ( Loud cheers . ) He begged to propose " The Royal Freemasons' School for Female Children , and prosperity to it . " ( Loud cheering . ) VOL . ir . F F
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The Charities.
Plants geu ' rous love , and influence mild , To save , protect , n Brother ' s child . Here Hope shall dwell a welcome guest And Faith direct to realms of rest Whilst Charity , with open hand , Still hither brings—a happy hand . CHORUS ,
To God , our highest praise be given . Hark ! the echo sound 3 from heaven , Let every voice in concert raise Loud Halleluiahs to His praise ; Praise the Lord . Hallelujah , Amen .
The Grand Master , ( then said the noble President ) , had requested hira to propose a toast , and he felt happy that no eloquence was required in recommending it to their notice . The sight they had now lvitnessed must be one to touch the heart , and as many might be now present for the first time , he would explain the nature of the Charity and its benevolent objects . The Institution ivas founded in 177 S , by the Chevalier Ruspini . Since that period 600 children had heen educatedand it must
, , be a circumstance both remarkable and gratif ying , to know that of those 600 children educated in the School , not one had turned out ill . ( Great applause . ) This of itself must be an inducement to them to support the Charity , and must be an excellent example to the rest of the children . Tbe School was conducted in a manner ivhich deserved to be known . There ivere 65 girls now in the Institution ; there ivas one matron , Mrs . Crookwho for nearly fifty years had devoted her ivliole time and
, attention to the benefit of the establishment ; there was one schoolmistress , and one servant . The girls ivere taught , the most useful employments , and they assisted in the general superintendence of the establishment , thereby rendering themselves fit to take situations in the ivorld . There Avas one circumstance that called for the particular attention of
the Brethren . The present School was situated in a bad and close locality ; and , as the lease had nearly expired , it ivas desirable that an exertion should be made to remove the School to a more healthy and convenient situation . A site had been found on AA andsworth Common , ivhich was conveniently suited for their requirements , being near a place of worship , and no great distance from a railway station . Bro . Hardwick , G . Sup . of Works , had prepared a plan , which no one could see , Avithout
being struck with the beauty of the design , and the convenience of the establishment ; he thought it combined everything that could be desired for such a purpose . It was calculated to hold 100 children . The only thing he feared was , that sufficient funds could not be procured ; but he felt confident that in so large an assembly as the present , the cause of charity—one of the brightest ornaments of the Craftivould be responded to ( hear , hear ) ; and although the sum required
might not be immediately obtained , yet in no very long time all would be arranged . He was confident that all w-ho had witnessed this exciting scene , and heard the musical talents displayed by the girls , ivould be highly gratified , and ivould endeavour in every lvay to support so charitable and excellent an Institution . ( Loud cheers . ) He begged to propose " The Royal Freemasons' School for Female Children , and prosperity to it . " ( Loud cheering . ) VOL . ir . F F