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Masonic Intelligence.
of bankruptcy : by his exertions , aided , certainly , hy the liberality of the Brethren and the zeal of the Committee , at the present moment the number of children is increased to fifty-five , while the funded stock has reached 50001 . Jlore than this , you have advanced to a proud station : this room is now scarcel y large enough to contain the friends of the charity ; and if the institution was not well conducted , these results could not be shown . Let it he remembered that fifty-five orphan boys are thus
placed in a situation to benefit , and not to disgrace , society . It is pleasing to hope that from this number some may ultimately become themselves ' governors' of that charity wliich in their infancy fostered and protected them . The governors supply , as well as they are able , the loss of their natural parents , and give effect to your liberality . I would ask the ladies if we do not , in some measure , practise , as well as talk of charity , and I call their attention to the , scene now about to take place , when they may judge whether our object is or is not good . "
Brother Lythgoe and the Committee then retired , and shortly afterwards re-entered the hall accompanied by the stewards , each of whom had a boy in each hand . As is the custom , this interesting procession proceeded once round the hall , and the boys were ananged on the platform , when Brother Lythgoe addressed a few words on their conduct , their progress in education , and pointed out the " best writer , " who in that character had earned the much-prized medal . Brother Lythgoe stated that the second in the race was a Hebrew boyAVho
. that has panted in his school-days for such distinction does not enter into the joy , and the oppression which even joy causes , and which was evident in the face of the lad who was thus prominently conspicuous ? The effect was altogether striking . " Success to the Institution , " was given amid a burst of acclamation , during which the boys and their protectors retired in the same order . " The Royal Freemasons' Charity for Female Children" received
, was with great satisfaction and delight . " The twenty-four Stewards of the day , and thanks to them for their liberal entertainment . " Brother Stone , the Vice-President of the Board , returned thanks .
The Chairman then rose to propose the last toast , in compliment to the Laches who had so kindly attended and graced the meeting with their smiles ; in bidding them " good night , " he , in the name of every one present , wished them health and happiness . The Chairman , Lord J . Churchill , Brother Lythgoe , and several friends , then retired . Brother B . Lawrence was loudly called upon to take the chair , with which request he complied , much to the satisfaction of all present ; and at this time there
as were three-fourths of the company remaining , it was almost necessary that the chair should be resumed , as the regulations required that at least half an hour should elapse before the " privileged " could be admitted to the presence of the Ladies . The Chairman then proposed " The Committee of the Institution , and more especially Brother Coe , the indefatigable and strenuous supporter of the aquatic excursions . "
Brother Coe , in a strain of extreme excitement , addressed the Chairman in his peculiar manner , and thanked the company for their kindness . ' After one or two toasts , the Chairman , Brother Lawrence , after his health had been drunk , retired , and the scene closed for a year .
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Masonic Intelligence.
of bankruptcy : by his exertions , aided , certainly , hy the liberality of the Brethren and the zeal of the Committee , at the present moment the number of children is increased to fifty-five , while the funded stock has reached 50001 . Jlore than this , you have advanced to a proud station : this room is now scarcel y large enough to contain the friends of the charity ; and if the institution was not well conducted , these results could not be shown . Let it he remembered that fifty-five orphan boys are thus
placed in a situation to benefit , and not to disgrace , society . It is pleasing to hope that from this number some may ultimately become themselves ' governors' of that charity wliich in their infancy fostered and protected them . The governors supply , as well as they are able , the loss of their natural parents , and give effect to your liberality . I would ask the ladies if we do not , in some measure , practise , as well as talk of charity , and I call their attention to the , scene now about to take place , when they may judge whether our object is or is not good . "
Brother Lythgoe and the Committee then retired , and shortly afterwards re-entered the hall accompanied by the stewards , each of whom had a boy in each hand . As is the custom , this interesting procession proceeded once round the hall , and the boys were ananged on the platform , when Brother Lythgoe addressed a few words on their conduct , their progress in education , and pointed out the " best writer , " who in that character had earned the much-prized medal . Brother Lythgoe stated that the second in the race was a Hebrew boyAVho
. that has panted in his school-days for such distinction does not enter into the joy , and the oppression which even joy causes , and which was evident in the face of the lad who was thus prominently conspicuous ? The effect was altogether striking . " Success to the Institution , " was given amid a burst of acclamation , during which the boys and their protectors retired in the same order . " The Royal Freemasons' Charity for Female Children" received
, was with great satisfaction and delight . " The twenty-four Stewards of the day , and thanks to them for their liberal entertainment . " Brother Stone , the Vice-President of the Board , returned thanks .
The Chairman then rose to propose the last toast , in compliment to the Laches who had so kindly attended and graced the meeting with their smiles ; in bidding them " good night , " he , in the name of every one present , wished them health and happiness . The Chairman , Lord J . Churchill , Brother Lythgoe , and several friends , then retired . Brother B . Lawrence was loudly called upon to take the chair , with which request he complied , much to the satisfaction of all present ; and at this time there
as were three-fourths of the company remaining , it was almost necessary that the chair should be resumed , as the regulations required that at least half an hour should elapse before the " privileged " could be admitted to the presence of the Ladies . The Chairman then proposed " The Committee of the Institution , and more especially Brother Coe , the indefatigable and strenuous supporter of the aquatic excursions . "
Brother Coe , in a strain of extreme excitement , addressed the Chairman in his peculiar manner , and thanked the company for their kindness . ' After one or two toasts , the Chairman , Brother Lawrence , after his health had been drunk , retired , and the scene closed for a year .