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Royal Masonic Institution Foe Boys.
equally excellent , ancl thafc the arrangements were perfect in every respect , it will convey some idea of an entertainment that was well worthy of the occasion xvhich gave rise to it . Upon the removal of the cloth , grace xvas sung by Miss Hansford , Miss Bassano , Miss AVilliams , Bros . Eansford , G . Perren , and . Shoubridge ; Bro . AV . E . Eansford presiding afc the piano-forte . The M . W . GRAND MASTER roseand said that they all anticipated the toast xvhich
, lie xvas about to propose , and it xvas one which all classes of this country drank xvith peculiar delig ht and satisfaction , but none more so than tiie Order , ox-er which he had the honour to preside . It was unnecessary to say one xvord to recommend the toast to their notice , because it xvas one which xvas appreciated by every Englishman , and ought to be appreciated by Masons more than by most classes , because Her Majesty xvas most munificent in all her dealings xvith all classes of her subjects ; and xvhen he told them she xx'as a subscriber and life-governor to the Boys' Schooland a subscriber to the Girls' Schoolit xvas needless for him to say
, , more than beg them to join xvith him in drinking health , long life , and happiness to Her Majesty the Queen ( loud cheers ) . The National anthem xvas then sung by the professional vocalists , Miss Eansford singing the last verse in exquisite style . The M . W . GRAND MASTER said , that the next toast which he had to give them xvas , " His Eoyal Highness Prince Albert , the Prince of Wales , and the rest of the Eoyal Famil . " In giving that toastalthough they had not the honour of
y , recognising His Eoyal Highness Prince Albert as one of their Order , still he folloxved those pursuits which xvere most congenial to Masons , inasmuch as he xvas a liberal patroniser of science , and the arts ( cheers ) . They indulged the hope , hoxvever , that His Pioyal Highness the Prince of Wales would follow the example of his progenitors , and become , in the course of time , a member of their Order ( cheers ) .
Glee , "Had , Eoyal Heir of England . " Bro . EOXVLAND G ARDINER ALSTON said it had been the pleasure of the Board of Stexvards to commit to him the duty of proposing the next toast , and he should perform that task with as unmingled satisfaction as they xvould drink it , although he could but feel that he could not do justice to its merits . The toast , which he was about to propose , was that of the President of the Institution xvhich they were met to support this day , the Most W . G . Master ( cheers ) . In common with many other BrethrenheBro . Alstonhad laboured for some time to advance this Institution
, , , , and there xvas no higher or richer rexvard he desired than that which he experienced in finding the M . W . G . M . at their head , presiding over this meeting . The noble Lord , xvho had so xvorthily presided over the Craft for several years , had enjoyed in that high station the affection , the confidence , and respect of every member , xvho had had the opportunity of knowing how xvell he deserved their good opinion . In every relation of life he had shown himself deserving of respect ; no one knexv him better than he ( Bro . Alston ) did , and no one carried out more thoroughly the principles of Masonry in ordinary life than his Lordship , and no
one deserved a more cordial reception from the Craft generally than he did ( cheers ) . They xvould drink to his health and prosperity , and pay him every compliment xvhich words and hands could pay ; but he would ask them , should they not do more than this , Could they not make a better return for the great services , xvhich he had so long rendered them ? Was it not in their poxver to make a return , which xvould endure xvhen he and they were no more ? It x \» as , most assuredly , within their poxver , by exerting themselves in favour of this Institutionthe great object of xvhich xvas to establish a school , in xvhich the sons
, of their less fortunate Brethren might be educated , fed , clothed , and watched , so as to make them good and honest men , and enable them to take part in the business of life . It was in supporting such an Institution that they xvould raise the most glorious testimonial to the M . AV . G . M ., the Earl of Zetland , Who felt so deep an interest in it . He ( Bro . Alston ) felt assured that he should
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Royal Masonic Institution Foe Boys.
equally excellent , ancl thafc the arrangements were perfect in every respect , it will convey some idea of an entertainment that was well worthy of the occasion xvhich gave rise to it . Upon the removal of the cloth , grace xvas sung by Miss Hansford , Miss Bassano , Miss AVilliams , Bros . Eansford , G . Perren , and . Shoubridge ; Bro . AV . E . Eansford presiding afc the piano-forte . The M . W . GRAND MASTER roseand said that they all anticipated the toast xvhich
, lie xvas about to propose , and it xvas one which all classes of this country drank xvith peculiar delig ht and satisfaction , but none more so than tiie Order , ox-er which he had the honour to preside . It was unnecessary to say one xvord to recommend the toast to their notice , because it xvas one which xvas appreciated by every Englishman , and ought to be appreciated by Masons more than by most classes , because Her Majesty xvas most munificent in all her dealings xvith all classes of her subjects ; and xvhen he told them she xx'as a subscriber and life-governor to the Boys' Schooland a subscriber to the Girls' Schoolit xvas needless for him to say
, , more than beg them to join xvith him in drinking health , long life , and happiness to Her Majesty the Queen ( loud cheers ) . The National anthem xvas then sung by the professional vocalists , Miss Eansford singing the last verse in exquisite style . The M . W . GRAND MASTER said , that the next toast which he had to give them xvas , " His Eoyal Highness Prince Albert , the Prince of Wales , and the rest of the Eoyal Famil . " In giving that toastalthough they had not the honour of
y , recognising His Eoyal Highness Prince Albert as one of their Order , still he folloxved those pursuits which xvere most congenial to Masons , inasmuch as he xvas a liberal patroniser of science , and the arts ( cheers ) . They indulged the hope , hoxvever , that His Pioyal Highness the Prince of Wales would follow the example of his progenitors , and become , in the course of time , a member of their Order ( cheers ) .
Glee , "Had , Eoyal Heir of England . " Bro . EOXVLAND G ARDINER ALSTON said it had been the pleasure of the Board of Stexvards to commit to him the duty of proposing the next toast , and he should perform that task with as unmingled satisfaction as they xvould drink it , although he could but feel that he could not do justice to its merits . The toast , which he was about to propose , was that of the President of the Institution xvhich they were met to support this day , the Most W . G . Master ( cheers ) . In common with many other BrethrenheBro . Alstonhad laboured for some time to advance this Institution
, , , , and there xvas no higher or richer rexvard he desired than that which he experienced in finding the M . W . G . M . at their head , presiding over this meeting . The noble Lord , xvho had so xvorthily presided over the Craft for several years , had enjoyed in that high station the affection , the confidence , and respect of every member , xvho had had the opportunity of knowing how xvell he deserved their good opinion . In every relation of life he had shown himself deserving of respect ; no one knexv him better than he ( Bro . Alston ) did , and no one carried out more thoroughly the principles of Masonry in ordinary life than his Lordship , and no
one deserved a more cordial reception from the Craft generally than he did ( cheers ) . They xvould drink to his health and prosperity , and pay him every compliment xvhich words and hands could pay ; but he would ask them , should they not do more than this , Could they not make a better return for the great services , xvhich he had so long rendered them ? Was it not in their poxver to make a return , which xvould endure xvhen he and they were no more ? It x \» as , most assuredly , within their poxver , by exerting themselves in favour of this Institutionthe great object of xvhich xvas to establish a school , in xvhich the sons
, of their less fortunate Brethren might be educated , fed , clothed , and watched , so as to make them good and honest men , and enable them to take part in the business of life . It was in supporting such an Institution that they xvould raise the most glorious testimonial to the M . AV . G . M ., the Earl of Zetland , Who felt so deep an interest in it . He ( Bro . Alston ) felt assured that he should