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Royal Freemasons' Girls' School.
cult to do his duty . But no man could do more than his best ; and when his life closed he trusted that lie should have the consolation of believing that he had , to the utmost of his ability , endeavoured to do what was required of him . He begged to thank them , aud to drink all their good healths . ( Loud cheers . ) From the applause and the confusion at the bottom of the room
, it now became evident that the children Avere entering the room , and in a few minutes , preceded by Bro . Beadon , they made their appearance on the dais , curtseying with every respect to the Chairman as they passed ; and when Mrs . Crook , the respected matron , and her assistants , Miss Jarwood and Miss Jack , came forward , the cheering arose almost to a tumult . The Chairman , in the most condescending
manner , leant forwards , and shook the worthy matron most cordially by the hand . Perhaps there are few sights more affecting than the appearance of these children , snatched b y the Mason ' s arm perhaps from poverty and vice , and bred up in the school of industry and good conduct , to become respectable and respected members of society . Need we say more than repeat thatout of 700 irls educated at this
, g school , not one has turned out badly in after life ; and it may afford some proof of the kindness Avith which they have been treated in the school when we state that , at nearly every anniversary , some of the girls who have left request permission to follow in the procession , and thus testify to the Craft the respect they entertain for their exertions and evince their present respectability . We not the man
envy who can look upon this scene without a tear . The children looked happy and in excellent health , and did great credit to those under whose immediate care they are placed . The children then sung the following hymn : —
To sing our Great Creator ' s praise , Let us our infant voices raise ; Untutor'd , simple though they be , They will be pleasing , Lord , to Thee . Bright angels round Thy throne above In hallelujahs hymn Thy love , And we in adoration bend , To bless and praise "the children's friend . "
Taught as we are in early youth , To read Thy sacred word of truth , 0 , bless the kind instruction given , And train our infant minds for heaven . Our patrons , benefactors bless ; Lord , crown their labours with success ; Bjch bounty they to us extend—0 bless for us "the children's friend . "
Hail Masonry ! thy genial power Bids widows , orphans , weep no more ; Plants gen ' rous love and influence mild , To save , protect a Brother's child . Here Hope shall dwell a welcome guest . And Faith direct to realms of rest , Whilst Charity all hearts shall blend In union as " the children ' s friend . "
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Royal Freemasons' Girls' School.
cult to do his duty . But no man could do more than his best ; and when his life closed he trusted that lie should have the consolation of believing that he had , to the utmost of his ability , endeavoured to do what was required of him . He begged to thank them , aud to drink all their good healths . ( Loud cheers . ) From the applause and the confusion at the bottom of the room
, it now became evident that the children Avere entering the room , and in a few minutes , preceded by Bro . Beadon , they made their appearance on the dais , curtseying with every respect to the Chairman as they passed ; and when Mrs . Crook , the respected matron , and her assistants , Miss Jarwood and Miss Jack , came forward , the cheering arose almost to a tumult . The Chairman , in the most condescending
manner , leant forwards , and shook the worthy matron most cordially by the hand . Perhaps there are few sights more affecting than the appearance of these children , snatched b y the Mason ' s arm perhaps from poverty and vice , and bred up in the school of industry and good conduct , to become respectable and respected members of society . Need we say more than repeat thatout of 700 irls educated at this
, g school , not one has turned out badly in after life ; and it may afford some proof of the kindness Avith which they have been treated in the school when we state that , at nearly every anniversary , some of the girls who have left request permission to follow in the procession , and thus testify to the Craft the respect they entertain for their exertions and evince their present respectability . We not the man
envy who can look upon this scene without a tear . The children looked happy and in excellent health , and did great credit to those under whose immediate care they are placed . The children then sung the following hymn : —
To sing our Great Creator ' s praise , Let us our infant voices raise ; Untutor'd , simple though they be , They will be pleasing , Lord , to Thee . Bright angels round Thy throne above In hallelujahs hymn Thy love , And we in adoration bend , To bless and praise "the children's friend . "
Taught as we are in early youth , To read Thy sacred word of truth , 0 , bless the kind instruction given , And train our infant minds for heaven . Our patrons , benefactors bless ; Lord , crown their labours with success ; Bjch bounty they to us extend—0 bless for us "the children's friend . "
Hail Masonry ! thy genial power Bids widows , orphans , weep no more ; Plants gen ' rous love and influence mild , To save , protect a Brother's child . Here Hope shall dwell a welcome guest . And Faith direct to realms of rest , Whilst Charity all hearts shall blend In union as " the children ' s friend . "