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Royal Freemasons' Girls' School.
everlasting happiness . I have now , Most Worshipful Grand Master , only to congratulate all , who have been concerned in raising this building , upon tho bappy conclusion of their labours , and to hand to you tho plans from which it has been erected . The plans having been handed in , Bro . B . B . Cabbell , M . P ., P . J . G . W ., and Treasurer of the Institution , addressed the Grand Master ; but , if it were difficult to follow Bro . Hardwicke , it was still
more so as regarded Bro . Cabbell , since he spoke in so low a tone of voice , that it was scarcely possible to catch any sentence complete . The following is , therefore , only given as an approximation to what Bro . Cabbell is supposed to have said : — Most Worshipful Grand Master , —It now becomes my duty , in connection with the proceedings of the da }' , to inform the Brethren present ofthe reasons which have led to the ceremony , in which they are now taking part . Before I do so , howeverI perhaps bo allowed brieflto revert to the history of this noble
, may y institution , which has now been established upwards of sixty years in a schoolhouse , situated upon a site , on which we feel it is no longer desirable to retain it . Our worthy Bro . Hardwicke has so wefl described the advantage of the new building , that it will be unnecessary for me to touch upon that subject . I ivill , therefore , at once proceed to call your attention to the fact , that this institution ivas established for the protection ancl education of the female children of Freemasons , who , either from having become orphans , or the reverses in the position of then- parentsmiht require its eare and assistance
, g . It must be satisfactory to all to know that we have now a building , the accommodation in which will be . highly conducive to the happiness and comfort of the children here , ancl in which they will receive instruction in those great religious principles , which will lead to their eternal happiness in the world to come . I am sure that every Freemason must take a deep interest in this institution , for there are none amongst the Craft , however great , or however
powerful they may now be , whoso descendants may not some clay require its assistance . Most Worshipful Grancl Master , —I have only alluded to this circumstance , because in the vicissitudes whicli are constantly occurring in all sublunary affairs , it is impossible to say who may not some day require aid and assistance ; and it is a remarkable fact in the history of this charity , that two of the grandchildren of its benevolent founder became the partakers of its advantages . I cannot conclude these observations , without congratulating the Brethren on the fact , that the building is about to be dedicated by so distinguished a nobleman and so gifted a Brother as our most esteemed
Worshipfid Grand Master ; ancl I am sure he will treasure it amongst his happiest recollections , when he is about to be called from his sphere of usefulness in this world , that he took so active and prominent a part in the proceedings of this day , and dedicated a building , which is destined to be of such great advantage , both here ancl hereafter , in the education of the female children of our poorer Brethren . I have now only to express my sincere hope that the life of our Noble and Worshipful Grand Master may long bo preserved ; that Freemasonry may be extended throughout the world ; and that this Institution may continue to flourish ancl increase in usefulness , until the close of
time . I sincerely hope , Most Worshipful Grand Master , that you may longlive to enjoy the gratification resulting from the recollection of the events of this day , ancl to preside over the Masonic body . Dr . Croft ' s anthem , " Sing unto the Lord , " having been beautifully sung , under the direction of Bro . Genge , by Mrs . Alexander Newton , the Misses Wells , and the other vocalists , who had taken part in the church service , as previously recorded , Bro . the Rev . E . MOOREono of the Grand Chaplainsthen addressed
, , the Grand Lodge in the following terms : —In fulfilment of the duty which now devolves upon mo , Most Worshipful Grand Master , it would ill become me to detain yourself , the officers of the Grand Lodge , and the assembled Brethren , with any detail of the principles and objects of our Order . The numerous attendance which graces this meeting , no less than the occasion of our corning- together , is a sufficient proof that one ancl
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Royal Freemasons' Girls' School.
everlasting happiness . I have now , Most Worshipful Grand Master , only to congratulate all , who have been concerned in raising this building , upon tho bappy conclusion of their labours , and to hand to you tho plans from which it has been erected . The plans having been handed in , Bro . B . B . Cabbell , M . P ., P . J . G . W ., and Treasurer of the Institution , addressed the Grand Master ; but , if it were difficult to follow Bro . Hardwicke , it was still
more so as regarded Bro . Cabbell , since he spoke in so low a tone of voice , that it was scarcely possible to catch any sentence complete . The following is , therefore , only given as an approximation to what Bro . Cabbell is supposed to have said : — Most Worshipful Grand Master , —It now becomes my duty , in connection with the proceedings of the da }' , to inform the Brethren present ofthe reasons which have led to the ceremony , in which they are now taking part . Before I do so , howeverI perhaps bo allowed brieflto revert to the history of this noble
, may y institution , which has now been established upwards of sixty years in a schoolhouse , situated upon a site , on which we feel it is no longer desirable to retain it . Our worthy Bro . Hardwicke has so wefl described the advantage of the new building , that it will be unnecessary for me to touch upon that subject . I ivill , therefore , at once proceed to call your attention to the fact , that this institution ivas established for the protection ancl education of the female children of Freemasons , who , either from having become orphans , or the reverses in the position of then- parentsmiht require its eare and assistance
, g . It must be satisfactory to all to know that we have now a building , the accommodation in which will be . highly conducive to the happiness and comfort of the children here , ancl in which they will receive instruction in those great religious principles , which will lead to their eternal happiness in the world to come . I am sure that every Freemason must take a deep interest in this institution , for there are none amongst the Craft , however great , or however
powerful they may now be , whoso descendants may not some clay require its assistance . Most Worshipful Grancl Master , —I have only alluded to this circumstance , because in the vicissitudes whicli are constantly occurring in all sublunary affairs , it is impossible to say who may not some day require aid and assistance ; and it is a remarkable fact in the history of this charity , that two of the grandchildren of its benevolent founder became the partakers of its advantages . I cannot conclude these observations , without congratulating the Brethren on the fact , that the building is about to be dedicated by so distinguished a nobleman and so gifted a Brother as our most esteemed
Worshipfid Grand Master ; ancl I am sure he will treasure it amongst his happiest recollections , when he is about to be called from his sphere of usefulness in this world , that he took so active and prominent a part in the proceedings of this day , and dedicated a building , which is destined to be of such great advantage , both here ancl hereafter , in the education of the female children of our poorer Brethren . I have now only to express my sincere hope that the life of our Noble and Worshipful Grand Master may long bo preserved ; that Freemasonry may be extended throughout the world ; and that this Institution may continue to flourish ancl increase in usefulness , until the close of
time . I sincerely hope , Most Worshipful Grand Master , that you may longlive to enjoy the gratification resulting from the recollection of the events of this day , ancl to preside over the Masonic body . Dr . Croft ' s anthem , " Sing unto the Lord , " having been beautifully sung , under the direction of Bro . Genge , by Mrs . Alexander Newton , the Misses Wells , and the other vocalists , who had taken part in the church service , as previously recorded , Bro . the Rev . E . MOOREono of the Grand Chaplainsthen addressed
, , the Grand Lodge in the following terms : —In fulfilment of the duty which now devolves upon mo , Most Worshipful Grand Master , it would ill become me to detain yourself , the officers of the Grand Lodge , and the assembled Brethren , with any detail of the principles and objects of our Order . The numerous attendance which graces this meeting , no less than the occasion of our corning- together , is a sufficient proof that one ancl