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Board Of Benevolence.
such great Masonic obligations , by one , who combining the mild authority of the father with the sincere advice of the friend , has assisted me thus far m life , in making the square and compasses the guide of my Masonic conduct . To you , then , Bro . Cardozo , allow me to express my hopes and aspirations—in which I am joined by every Brother —that when this transitory life shall have passed away , we may meet you in the Grand Lodge above , where Heaven ' s Great Architect is enthroned and rei for !
gns ever " The Lod ge was then closed , and the Brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet . The harmony of the evening was much preserved by r ' i - it ' lt 2 winiam > antl King , whose vocal efforts were occasionally relieved b y the extraordinary and splendid solo performances on the violin by Brother Poznanski . Amongst the visitors were Brother Bayley , of the Lodge of Antiquity ; Brother Nichols , P . M . of the Hope Lodge , at the Cape ; Brother Seagar ; Brother Azaveda , & c & c .
ROYAL FREEMASONS' SCHOOL FOR FEMALE CHILDREN . _ THE children continue well in health , and the matron ' s report of their improvement is in every respect satisfactory . The House Committee have had no material report to make , unless indeed to press upon the attention of the Order the state of the finances . 1 Here is a fearful balance due to the builder , and circumstances do not promise speed of it
a y acquittal . The Boys' anniversary in March will naturall y anticipate the more immediate sympath y of the Craft ; but that over , there will be ample tune to appeal to the Masonic world , and we hope the appeal will be met at once with a liberality that will set the question at rest . Dec . 3 . —An especial meeting of thellouse Committee was summoned to take into consideration the intimation expressed by Mr . Hope , that he intended to the office of
resign Secretary . It is with much pleasure we nave to announce that the expected vacancy will not now take place and subjoin the following report : — "At the last general committee , Mr . Hope having expressed his intention of resigning the office of Secretary to the institution , that gentleman has been induced , at the earnest request of the House Committee to suspend such intentionunder the circumstances in which
, peculiar the charity is at present placed : Whereon it was resolved unanimously , I hat the thanks of the Committee are offered to Mr . Hope for his fraternal acquiescence in their wishes . " ?? " , T ! , e anni r versai 7 festival in aid of this institution will take place on the 17 th of May .
ROYAL MASONIC SCHOOL FOR BOYS . QUARTERLY MEETING , Oct . 10 . —Present : Br . Lythgoe in the Chair ; i > tos . 1 . it . bmith , Crucefix , and some other subscribers . There being nothing of importance , the meeting adjourned very early . Dec . 5 . —Committee Meeting . The question of the clothes was discussed b y Bro . Begbie , and some advantageous change effected with the contractor .
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Board Of Benevolence.
such great Masonic obligations , by one , who combining the mild authority of the father with the sincere advice of the friend , has assisted me thus far m life , in making the square and compasses the guide of my Masonic conduct . To you , then , Bro . Cardozo , allow me to express my hopes and aspirations—in which I am joined by every Brother —that when this transitory life shall have passed away , we may meet you in the Grand Lodge above , where Heaven ' s Great Architect is enthroned and rei for !
gns ever " The Lod ge was then closed , and the Brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet . The harmony of the evening was much preserved by r ' i - it ' lt 2 winiam > antl King , whose vocal efforts were occasionally relieved b y the extraordinary and splendid solo performances on the violin by Brother Poznanski . Amongst the visitors were Brother Bayley , of the Lodge of Antiquity ; Brother Nichols , P . M . of the Hope Lodge , at the Cape ; Brother Seagar ; Brother Azaveda , & c & c .
ROYAL FREEMASONS' SCHOOL FOR FEMALE CHILDREN . _ THE children continue well in health , and the matron ' s report of their improvement is in every respect satisfactory . The House Committee have had no material report to make , unless indeed to press upon the attention of the Order the state of the finances . 1 Here is a fearful balance due to the builder , and circumstances do not promise speed of it
a y acquittal . The Boys' anniversary in March will naturall y anticipate the more immediate sympath y of the Craft ; but that over , there will be ample tune to appeal to the Masonic world , and we hope the appeal will be met at once with a liberality that will set the question at rest . Dec . 3 . —An especial meeting of thellouse Committee was summoned to take into consideration the intimation expressed by Mr . Hope , that he intended to the office of
resign Secretary . It is with much pleasure we nave to announce that the expected vacancy will not now take place and subjoin the following report : — "At the last general committee , Mr . Hope having expressed his intention of resigning the office of Secretary to the institution , that gentleman has been induced , at the earnest request of the House Committee to suspend such intentionunder the circumstances in which
, peculiar the charity is at present placed : Whereon it was resolved unanimously , I hat the thanks of the Committee are offered to Mr . Hope for his fraternal acquiescence in their wishes . " ?? " , T ! , e anni r versai 7 festival in aid of this institution will take place on the 17 th of May .
ROYAL MASONIC SCHOOL FOR BOYS . QUARTERLY MEETING , Oct . 10 . —Present : Br . Lythgoe in the Chair ; i > tos . 1 . it . bmith , Crucefix , and some other subscribers . There being nothing of importance , the meeting adjourned very early . Dec . 5 . —Committee Meeting . The question of the clothes was discussed b y Bro . Begbie , and some advantageous change effected with the contractor .