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Presentation To Bro. J. D. Allcroft Past Grand Treasurer.
PRESENTATION TO BRO . J . D . ALLCROFT PAST GRAND TREASURER .
H . R . H . the Duke of Cambridge , who is president of Christ ' s Hospital , presided on Thursday morning ; at a very pleasing ceremonial , namely , the presentation , to Mr . J . D . Allcroft , the treasurer , of a portrait by Mr . Hubert Herkomer , A . R . A ., and a very fine group in silver . A large number of ladies and . gentlemen governors of
the hospital were present in the court-room , amongst whom were : Mr . J . Derby Allcroft ( treasurer ) , Alderman Sir T . Dakin , Alderman Sir B . S . Phillips , Mr . Alderman Staples , the Rev . Sir E . Graham Moon , Bart ., the Rev . H . G . Watkins , the Rev . J . Dunlap Dunlap , Sir J . Tyler , Mrs , J . Long , Miss Long , Miss Walters , Mr . C . Inglis , M . D ., Mr . C . Ansted , Mr . W . W . Laudell , Mr . C . N . Wilkinson , Mr . C . W . C . Hutton , Mr . W . Hine Haycock , Mr . A .
Powell , Mr . J . Long , Mr . C . H . Long , Mr . W . W . Fuller , Mr . H . P . Gilbey , Mr . P . Ralli , M . P ., Mr . B . A . Wilcox , Mr . W . C . Dalrymple , Mr . J . P . Gassiot , Mr . H . P . Leschallas , Mr . T . J . Reeves , Mr . R . Lodge , Mri J . H . Clutton , Mr . E . R . Goodrich , Mr . H . R . Everington , Mr . M . H . Stone , Mr . C . H . Silverside ; Mr . Deputy Fisher , Mr . H . Lainson , Mr . J . R . Worcester / Mr , Dipnall , Mr . W . Brown , Mr . C . Ravenhill , Mr . H . Withers , Mr .
Deputy Arnold , Mr . H . ' Maudslay , Mr . J . ' Morris ( receiver ) , and Mr . Dipnal ( clerk ) . The Duke of CAMBRIDGE said it was his pleasing duty in the name of the Governors and subscribers to ask Mr . Allcroft ' s acceptance of the picture they saw on the wall before them , ' and the additional piece of plate to which the surplus amount received had been applied . He really had not felt that there was any necessity to go very deeply
into the question of the worth of their Treasurer . He was so thoroughly appreciated and known to every member of the Court and by everybody connected with the hospital , that it would be useless for him to attempt to describe the sentiments they all entertained with regard to him . ( Applause . ) Going beyond their own walls , and looking around them at other institutions , for instance , that next to them—St . Bartholomew ' s Hospital as well as St . Thomas ' s
Hospital—they would find the name of their Treasurer upon the list of Governors of those two great charities . He would also remind them that he was one of the Treasurers of the Sons of the Clergy . He only mentioned these points that he might have an opportunity of saying that the good work that their Treasurer performed was not entirely confined to their own body , but that it lent its beneficial influence to the assistance of various other good
institutions , proving yet more fully his large-heartedness , and the feeling of generosity towards the human race which actuated him —( cheers)—and he was a man beyond all others who was qualified in every way to undertake such work as that in which he was engaged , and in which the Governors of Christ's Hospital had had . the advantage of meeting him . ( Cheers . ) There was no one had' had a larger share in arriving at the conclusion that he was
the fittest man they could find for the office of Treasurer than their friend the -worthy Alderman , Sir B . S . Phillips , who , together with Mr . . Whitbread and Mr . Helps , acted as a committee at the time of his appointment . He ( the Duke of Cambridge ) remembered at the time going to Alderman Sir B . S . Phillips , and saying he thought they had found a man who would . take the place of the former Treasurer , and how thoroughly this had been
true as regarded their friend , Mr . Allcroft , all present knew . ( Cheers . ) He ( the Duke of Cambridge ) thought it must have satisfied his friend , Alderman Sir B . S . Phillips , to see this day arrive when the Whole body of governors so thoroughly appreciated the intelligence with which he had brought to their notice their friend , Mr . Allcroft , and how entirely he had been justified in his recommendation . ( Applause . ) He was sure also it would be very gratifying to
Mr . Allcroft to see that this distinction was paid to him in the presence of his old friend , Alderman Sir B . S . Phillips , and the numerous other ladies and gentlemen who were present to-day . He ( the Duke of Cambridge ) took this opportunity of saying that institutions such as that in which they were-interested were of immense value and importance to this great land . It had become the fashion to a certain extent now-a-days , alas ! to look down upon such institutions
he did not know why . Theirs was a very old country , and it had become very great , and they had become a very great nation , and he could not help thinking that all these kind of institutions had done much towards bringing this great nation to the proud position to which it had attained . He would remind them that they had had an opportunity of judging of the ability and talent of their friend Mr . Allcroft , in managing the institution for u years ; (
Applause . ) He himself had had the honour of presiding at this board for 30 years , and he could only say that the respective treasurers he had had to meet , whether it was Mr . Pigeon , Mr . Gilpin , or'Mr . White ,, or the committee of which h ' is worthy friend , Alderman Sir B . S . Phillips , was a member , or Mr . Allcroft , each and all had devoted the whole of their talent and an immense amount of anxiety to the interests of the institution , and had supported the
president in a manner for which he would ever feel most deeply grateful . In conclusion he could only beg Mr . Allcroft , on his own part artd on the part of the body of ladies and gentlemen , the governors , to accept these testimonials as a mark of -the feeling respect which they entertained for him personally , or for the valuable assistance he "had given in the management of this srreat institution . ( Loud . cheers . )
Mr . DIPNALL then opened the oak cabinet , which contained the piece of plate , which he then , handed to Mr . Allcroft amidst loud cheering . The Duke of CAMBRIDGE said there still remained the picture . He could not hand that to Mr . Allcroft—it had been handed to the institution , but they were very proud indeed to ask his acceptance of the . piece of plate . ( Applause . ) He then read the inscription upon the testimonial
as follows : "Presented to John Derby Allqroft by H . R . H . the President and other gpvernors of Christ's Hospital , on the occasion of his portrait ( presented by subscription ) being pla " ced in the court room of the hospital , in recognition of his zealous and able services as Treasurer . 24 th July , 1 SS 4 . "
Mr . ALLCROFT , who was received with loud cheers , said he would like just simply to express as far as he could his thanks for the shape which they had given to their good wishes with respect to himself . With respect to the . portrait he hoped that whilst hanging upon these walls it would not lead to any reflections afterwards as to the kindly words that had been used to-day ! ( " No . " ) So long as it might
Presentation To Bro. J. D. Allcroft Past Grand Treasurer.
please the governors to continue him in the office of Treasurer he trusted he would still continue to merit and receive their warm approbation and support . To his Royal Highness he begged to offer His special thanks for the uniform courtesy and very gracious condescension with which he had always- received him and listened to anything he had had to say . He felt that acting under his Royal Highness as president of the hospital he had had an example before
him of devotedness to the interests of the school which he had never yet felt equal to following ; but he had endeavoured to the best of his ability , and in his own position , to carry out the same principles . ( Applause . ) He had been Treasurer , of the hospital for 11 years , and this had given him the opportunity , amongst other things , of making very sincere and warm friendships amongst the governors . It had also given him a great amount of interest to occupy
the time , which , in God's providence , had been left at his disposal apart from his business . There was , however , one drawback which had made itself felt during his 11 years of office , to which he would refer , and that was whilst when he came into office the estates of the hospital had been increasing . in value , during the latter part of that period the reverse had been the case . Rents had . been going down , and arrears had been accumulating , and , so far . as their income
was concerned , had they been dependent entirely upon their estates , they would have been in an awkward predicament . There was fortunately , however , another side of the question , and that was that the town property of the hospital had increased in value with about equal rapidity , and that thus the deficiency had been made up , so that in taking the balance they were in about as good a position as before . ( Hear ^ hear . ) In one respect , the hospital
was very much to be congratulated . He happened the other day to have put into his hands a speech which had been made at a gathering in connexion with the hospital , in the year 173 S , in which he read that they had then about the same number of children as at present—that is , 11 S 0—who were then at Hertford , Ware ,-and London . It was there stated that the number of deaths during the year had amounted to 13 . They had fortunately no longer
to regret such a state of things , owing doubtless to the better sanitary arrangements of modern days , and to the care exercised by their medical officers . ( Hear , hear . ) When the subject of the testimonial had been first mentioned to him , the thought that had crossed his mind was , " Is this a hint that I have been Treasurer | ong enough ? . " —( " No , no " )—and he had had to consider that question , but he did not believe that anything of the kind had been
intended . ( Cheers . ) Had he thought so he would have been most content to place himself in the hands of the governors , but so long as health and strength were given to him he was prepared to devote a little more time time to the school . One especial reason why he would not like to give up the duties of Treasurer at the present time was the fact that in the coming year he was told they were to have a new school . This had modified
his intentions , and he had determined for the present , subject to the approval of the governors , to continue his efforts , which , from what His Royal Highness had been kind enough to say , they had thought to be successful , ( Cheers . ) His endeavour had been to continue the school and the property and the condition of every thing connected with the hospital in its prosperous state , and he had always had in his mind the wish so to act that he could feel
he was acting for Him whose name the hospital bore . ( Loud cheers . ) Alderman Sir B . S . PHILLIPS proposed a resolution , which he was sure would be consonant with the feelings and opinion of the governors , both present and absent . This was— "That the thanks of the committee and of the governors be tendered to his Royal Highness , the president , for the very kind , generous , and admirable manner in
which he had made this presentation . " ( Applause . ) If anything could add to the pleasure which must have been felt by their excellent friend , Mr . Allcroft , at receiving the testimonial , it must have been that the presentation was made by his Royal Highness , the President . ( Cheers . ) He ( the alderman ) thought he might venture to say that it was to him a source of great pleasure that his . health had permitted him to be present uoon this impressive occasion .
The Rev . Sir E . G . Moon , Bart ., as vice-president and chairman of the committee , seconded the ' vote of thanks . Alderman SirB . S . PHILLIPS put the motion which was carried with acclamation . The Duke of CAMBRIDGE , in responding remarked on the kindly feeling of reciprocity ' which had always existed between the governors and himself . ' He assured them he had a great feeling of attachment to every one of the
governors of the hospital because'they were governors of the hospital . As long as God enabled him to continue at the head of the institution he trusted he might have the valuable assistance and advice of the present Treasurer . He had never known one more faithful , zealous and conscientious than Mr . Allcroft . ( Cheers . ) The testimonial which had neen provided by the individual subscriptions of the governors and quite apart from
the funds of the hospital , consisted , as already stated , of a three-quarter length portrait of the treasurer , painted by Mr . Hubert Herkomer , A . R . A . This is an admirable likeness , and , coming from such an artist , it is superfluous to say that it is painted with great skill and power . Mr . Allcroft is represented seated in an arm chair , looking straight to the front of the picture . It is intended- to . send the portrait to the next Royal Academy Exhibition .
The piece of plate consists in the first place of a base of polished ebony , measuring 15 m . by 14 m . Upon this rises a polished silver pediment , upon which is reproduced the pinnacles outside the gates of the hospital , and each angle is one of theturrents . Upon the front is the coat of arms of the hospital , and at the back the coat of arms of Mr . Allcroft . Upon this three steps lead to aplinth , upon which stands a figure in frosted silver of Edward the VI ., the
founder , whilst on each side are figures of a boy and girl in the ancient costume—which is still worn so far as the boys are concerned—of the children of the hospital . Upon three sides of the plinths are bas-reliefs / of the dining hall , the writing school , and the grammar school , and upon the other is the inscription . The whole forms a very beautiful work of art , and reflects great credit upon the designers . — City Press .
Bros . Edward Clarke , Q . C ., M . P . ; H . Wildey Wright , I . P . M . 1827 ; and H . t . Richards , 1 S 27 ; spoke at various meetings during the-recent candidature of Bro . Sir J . W . Whittaker Ellis , P . G . W ., as M . P . for Mid-Surrey .
Summer Outing Of The Chaucer Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1540.
SUMMER OUTING OF THE CHAUCER LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1540 .
This lodge held high festival on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult ., that being the day appointed for the annual summer outing : Kent was again the county selected by the Stewards for the brethren to visit , and the arrangements were left to
Bro . Charles Graham , W . M . 1540 and 2024 , to cany out ; he , therefore , selected Penshurst , Hcver , and Tun bridge Wells , accordingly the company , to the number of about ' 50 assembled at London Bridge Station , where they found the South Eastern Railway Company had placed at their disposal saloon carriages on the 9 . 35 train , to convey them to Penshurst Station , here carriages were ready to take
them on to the Leicester Arms Hotel , where a substantial breakfast was partaken of , Mrs . Everest , the proprietress , catering in a way that left nothing to be desired . The journey was then resumed ' to Hever Castle , through some of the most delightful scenery in Kent , thence by Smart ' s Hill and Fordcombe to Tunbridge Wells . Here the ladies and brethren found everything in readiness at
the Royal Kentish Hotel for their comfort , and sat down to banquet at . five o'clock , which ( considering the hotel had . just changed hands only a few days before , ) was creditably done , the newproprietor , Bro . J . R . Cleave , doing all he possibly could . Grace after dinner having been said , the usual toasts were given and responded to quickly , as an amateur concert was arranged by Bro . R . J . TaylorP . M .
, 144 ( to whom too much praise cannot be given for his untiring energy ) , which was greatly appreciated by all present . The bouquets presented to the ladies , 27 in number , ' were very fine , and much admired . At nine o ' clock the return journey was made , London being reached about 10 . 15 P-m ., when the brethren
separated , all agreeing that the fourth annual festival was . as enjoyable as the first . I __ Among the company wc noticed Bro . R . Barham and and friends , Bro . and Mrs . ' Brine , Bro . and Mrs . Cannon , Miss Coulthard , Bro . and Mrs . F . Croaker , Bro . and Mrs . Evans , Bro . and Mrs ' . Searle , Bro . and Mrs . Graham , Bro . and Mrs . Robins , Mrs . Sears , Bro . and Mrs . Tilling , Bro . R . J . Taylor , and others .
Testimonial .To Sir J. B. Monckton, Past President Board Of General Purposes.
TESTIMONIAL . TO SIR J . B . MONCKTON , PAST PRESIDENT BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES .
We have great pleasure in recording the well-deserved compliment paid to Bro . Sir John 13 . Monckton , Past President of the Board of General Purposes , on Wednesday , at the Freemasons' Tavern . Our readers nrobablv
do not need to be reminded that when it became known our respected brother contemplated resigning the presidency of the said board after a ten years' tjenure of this position , bis colleagues resolved on presenting to him a testimonial of the esteem and respect they bore him as well as of the . high sense they entertained of the admirable manner in which he had fulfilled his duties ; always arduousalways
, responsible , but to a man of keen sensibilities not always agreeable . It is no exaggeration to say that the opinion of the general body of English Freemasons concides in all respects with that of the members of the Board of General Purposes . Sir John B . Monckton , carries with him intohis present position . of comparative privacy—absolute privacy in the case of men of his stamp is well nirrh
impossible of attainment and as undesirable as it is impossiblethe respect not onl y of his late colleagues particularly , but likewise of the whole English Craft . This of course , in the eyes of the-world , enhances a thousandfold the , value of the testimonial so gracefully presented to the Past President on Wednesday and by him so feelingly accepted and acknowledged .
As regards the presentation itself , care was taken that it should be made as ceremoniously as possible . The chair was taken by Bro . Ralph Clutton , Vice-President of'the Board , and among those present were Bros . Sir Albert Woods , G . D . of C ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec . ; Frank Richardson , P . G . D . ; Capt . N . G . Philips , P . G . D . ; Dr . Richards , P . de Lande Long , P . G . D . ; Thomas Fenn ,
President of Board of General Purposes ; J . L . Mather—to whom belongs a share in the credit of having promoted the testimonial—G . P . Festa , Bristow , ( . A . Rucker , P . G . D . ; Edgar Bowyer , P . G . Std . Br . ; Hogard , Headon , and others . In presenting the testimonial , which consisted of a hand- somesilver punch bowl , accompanied by a beautifully
_ _ illuminated inscription on vellum , Bro . CLUTTON spoke in appropriate terms of the services rendered by Sir John B . . Monckton , while the latter very gracefully acknowledged both the compliment and the kind manner in which it had been conveyed . A vote of thanks to the Chairman brought . the
proceedings to a close , and the brethren shortly aftewards separated . For ourselves , we shall have discharged our duty ' but improperly if we do not offer to Sir John B . Monckton our hearty congratulations on a recognition of his great services to Masonry , which was as cordial as it was well deserved .
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
The summer entertainment to the annuitants resident in the buildings of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution at Croydon was given on Wednesday evening , when the Secretary of ( he Institution , Bro . Terry ; Mrs . and Miss Terry , the House Committee , and several of the subscribers
and friends of the Institution , both ladies and gentlemen , went down by special saloon carriage on the South-Eastern Railway , and assisted in contributing to the enjoyment of the old people for a few hours . The weather was fine , and the company had an opportunity of strolling in the pretty
grounds of the Institution . Ihey also visited the annuitants at their homes before entering on the entertainment in the large hall . As usual , the proceedings , the expense of which is defrayed by subscriptions apart from the funds of the Institution , were very successful . The party broke up shortly after 10 o'clock .
We hear from Canada that Bro . Hutton , P . G . D ., ¦ has resigned the office of D . D . G . M . of Montreal .
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Presentation To Bro. J. D. Allcroft Past Grand Treasurer.
PRESENTATION TO BRO . J . D . ALLCROFT PAST GRAND TREASURER .
H . R . H . the Duke of Cambridge , who is president of Christ ' s Hospital , presided on Thursday morning ; at a very pleasing ceremonial , namely , the presentation , to Mr . J . D . Allcroft , the treasurer , of a portrait by Mr . Hubert Herkomer , A . R . A ., and a very fine group in silver . A large number of ladies and . gentlemen governors of
the hospital were present in the court-room , amongst whom were : Mr . J . Derby Allcroft ( treasurer ) , Alderman Sir T . Dakin , Alderman Sir B . S . Phillips , Mr . Alderman Staples , the Rev . Sir E . Graham Moon , Bart ., the Rev . H . G . Watkins , the Rev . J . Dunlap Dunlap , Sir J . Tyler , Mrs , J . Long , Miss Long , Miss Walters , Mr . C . Inglis , M . D ., Mr . C . Ansted , Mr . W . W . Laudell , Mr . C . N . Wilkinson , Mr . C . W . C . Hutton , Mr . W . Hine Haycock , Mr . A .
Powell , Mr . J . Long , Mr . C . H . Long , Mr . W . W . Fuller , Mr . H . P . Gilbey , Mr . P . Ralli , M . P ., Mr . B . A . Wilcox , Mr . W . C . Dalrymple , Mr . J . P . Gassiot , Mr . H . P . Leschallas , Mr . T . J . Reeves , Mr . R . Lodge , Mri J . H . Clutton , Mr . E . R . Goodrich , Mr . H . R . Everington , Mr . M . H . Stone , Mr . C . H . Silverside ; Mr . Deputy Fisher , Mr . H . Lainson , Mr . J . R . Worcester / Mr , Dipnall , Mr . W . Brown , Mr . C . Ravenhill , Mr . H . Withers , Mr .
Deputy Arnold , Mr . H . ' Maudslay , Mr . J . ' Morris ( receiver ) , and Mr . Dipnal ( clerk ) . The Duke of CAMBRIDGE said it was his pleasing duty in the name of the Governors and subscribers to ask Mr . Allcroft ' s acceptance of the picture they saw on the wall before them , ' and the additional piece of plate to which the surplus amount received had been applied . He really had not felt that there was any necessity to go very deeply
into the question of the worth of their Treasurer . He was so thoroughly appreciated and known to every member of the Court and by everybody connected with the hospital , that it would be useless for him to attempt to describe the sentiments they all entertained with regard to him . ( Applause . ) Going beyond their own walls , and looking around them at other institutions , for instance , that next to them—St . Bartholomew ' s Hospital as well as St . Thomas ' s
Hospital—they would find the name of their Treasurer upon the list of Governors of those two great charities . He would also remind them that he was one of the Treasurers of the Sons of the Clergy . He only mentioned these points that he might have an opportunity of saying that the good work that their Treasurer performed was not entirely confined to their own body , but that it lent its beneficial influence to the assistance of various other good
institutions , proving yet more fully his large-heartedness , and the feeling of generosity towards the human race which actuated him —( cheers)—and he was a man beyond all others who was qualified in every way to undertake such work as that in which he was engaged , and in which the Governors of Christ's Hospital had had . the advantage of meeting him . ( Cheers . ) There was no one had' had a larger share in arriving at the conclusion that he was
the fittest man they could find for the office of Treasurer than their friend the -worthy Alderman , Sir B . S . Phillips , who , together with Mr . . Whitbread and Mr . Helps , acted as a committee at the time of his appointment . He ( the Duke of Cambridge ) remembered at the time going to Alderman Sir B . S . Phillips , and saying he thought they had found a man who would . take the place of the former Treasurer , and how thoroughly this had been
true as regarded their friend , Mr . Allcroft , all present knew . ( Cheers . ) He ( the Duke of Cambridge ) thought it must have satisfied his friend , Alderman Sir B . S . Phillips , to see this day arrive when the Whole body of governors so thoroughly appreciated the intelligence with which he had brought to their notice their friend , Mr . Allcroft , and how entirely he had been justified in his recommendation . ( Applause . ) He was sure also it would be very gratifying to
Mr . Allcroft to see that this distinction was paid to him in the presence of his old friend , Alderman Sir B . S . Phillips , and the numerous other ladies and gentlemen who were present to-day . He ( the Duke of Cambridge ) took this opportunity of saying that institutions such as that in which they were-interested were of immense value and importance to this great land . It had become the fashion to a certain extent now-a-days , alas ! to look down upon such institutions
he did not know why . Theirs was a very old country , and it had become very great , and they had become a very great nation , and he could not help thinking that all these kind of institutions had done much towards bringing this great nation to the proud position to which it had attained . He would remind them that they had had an opportunity of judging of the ability and talent of their friend Mr . Allcroft , in managing the institution for u years ; (
Applause . ) He himself had had the honour of presiding at this board for 30 years , and he could only say that the respective treasurers he had had to meet , whether it was Mr . Pigeon , Mr . Gilpin , or'Mr . White ,, or the committee of which h ' is worthy friend , Alderman Sir B . S . Phillips , was a member , or Mr . Allcroft , each and all had devoted the whole of their talent and an immense amount of anxiety to the interests of the institution , and had supported the
president in a manner for which he would ever feel most deeply grateful . In conclusion he could only beg Mr . Allcroft , on his own part artd on the part of the body of ladies and gentlemen , the governors , to accept these testimonials as a mark of -the feeling respect which they entertained for him personally , or for the valuable assistance he "had given in the management of this srreat institution . ( Loud . cheers . )
Mr . DIPNALL then opened the oak cabinet , which contained the piece of plate , which he then , handed to Mr . Allcroft amidst loud cheering . The Duke of CAMBRIDGE said there still remained the picture . He could not hand that to Mr . Allcroft—it had been handed to the institution , but they were very proud indeed to ask his acceptance of the . piece of plate . ( Applause . ) He then read the inscription upon the testimonial
as follows : "Presented to John Derby Allqroft by H . R . H . the President and other gpvernors of Christ's Hospital , on the occasion of his portrait ( presented by subscription ) being pla " ced in the court room of the hospital , in recognition of his zealous and able services as Treasurer . 24 th July , 1 SS 4 . "
Mr . ALLCROFT , who was received with loud cheers , said he would like just simply to express as far as he could his thanks for the shape which they had given to their good wishes with respect to himself . With respect to the . portrait he hoped that whilst hanging upon these walls it would not lead to any reflections afterwards as to the kindly words that had been used to-day ! ( " No . " ) So long as it might
Presentation To Bro. J. D. Allcroft Past Grand Treasurer.
please the governors to continue him in the office of Treasurer he trusted he would still continue to merit and receive their warm approbation and support . To his Royal Highness he begged to offer His special thanks for the uniform courtesy and very gracious condescension with which he had always- received him and listened to anything he had had to say . He felt that acting under his Royal Highness as president of the hospital he had had an example before
him of devotedness to the interests of the school which he had never yet felt equal to following ; but he had endeavoured to the best of his ability , and in his own position , to carry out the same principles . ( Applause . ) He had been Treasurer , of the hospital for 11 years , and this had given him the opportunity , amongst other things , of making very sincere and warm friendships amongst the governors . It had also given him a great amount of interest to occupy
the time , which , in God's providence , had been left at his disposal apart from his business . There was , however , one drawback which had made itself felt during his 11 years of office , to which he would refer , and that was whilst when he came into office the estates of the hospital had been increasing . in value , during the latter part of that period the reverse had been the case . Rents had . been going down , and arrears had been accumulating , and , so far . as their income
was concerned , had they been dependent entirely upon their estates , they would have been in an awkward predicament . There was fortunately , however , another side of the question , and that was that the town property of the hospital had increased in value with about equal rapidity , and that thus the deficiency had been made up , so that in taking the balance they were in about as good a position as before . ( Hear ^ hear . ) In one respect , the hospital
was very much to be congratulated . He happened the other day to have put into his hands a speech which had been made at a gathering in connexion with the hospital , in the year 173 S , in which he read that they had then about the same number of children as at present—that is , 11 S 0—who were then at Hertford , Ware ,-and London . It was there stated that the number of deaths during the year had amounted to 13 . They had fortunately no longer
to regret such a state of things , owing doubtless to the better sanitary arrangements of modern days , and to the care exercised by their medical officers . ( Hear , hear . ) When the subject of the testimonial had been first mentioned to him , the thought that had crossed his mind was , " Is this a hint that I have been Treasurer | ong enough ? . " —( " No , no " )—and he had had to consider that question , but he did not believe that anything of the kind had been
intended . ( Cheers . ) Had he thought so he would have been most content to place himself in the hands of the governors , but so long as health and strength were given to him he was prepared to devote a little more time time to the school . One especial reason why he would not like to give up the duties of Treasurer at the present time was the fact that in the coming year he was told they were to have a new school . This had modified
his intentions , and he had determined for the present , subject to the approval of the governors , to continue his efforts , which , from what His Royal Highness had been kind enough to say , they had thought to be successful , ( Cheers . ) His endeavour had been to continue the school and the property and the condition of every thing connected with the hospital in its prosperous state , and he had always had in his mind the wish so to act that he could feel
he was acting for Him whose name the hospital bore . ( Loud cheers . ) Alderman Sir B . S . PHILLIPS proposed a resolution , which he was sure would be consonant with the feelings and opinion of the governors , both present and absent . This was— "That the thanks of the committee and of the governors be tendered to his Royal Highness , the president , for the very kind , generous , and admirable manner in
which he had made this presentation . " ( Applause . ) If anything could add to the pleasure which must have been felt by their excellent friend , Mr . Allcroft , at receiving the testimonial , it must have been that the presentation was made by his Royal Highness , the President . ( Cheers . ) He ( the alderman ) thought he might venture to say that it was to him a source of great pleasure that his . health had permitted him to be present uoon this impressive occasion .
The Rev . Sir E . G . Moon , Bart ., as vice-president and chairman of the committee , seconded the ' vote of thanks . Alderman SirB . S . PHILLIPS put the motion which was carried with acclamation . The Duke of CAMBRIDGE , in responding remarked on the kindly feeling of reciprocity ' which had always existed between the governors and himself . ' He assured them he had a great feeling of attachment to every one of the
governors of the hospital because'they were governors of the hospital . As long as God enabled him to continue at the head of the institution he trusted he might have the valuable assistance and advice of the present Treasurer . He had never known one more faithful , zealous and conscientious than Mr . Allcroft . ( Cheers . ) The testimonial which had neen provided by the individual subscriptions of the governors and quite apart from
the funds of the hospital , consisted , as already stated , of a three-quarter length portrait of the treasurer , painted by Mr . Hubert Herkomer , A . R . A . This is an admirable likeness , and , coming from such an artist , it is superfluous to say that it is painted with great skill and power . Mr . Allcroft is represented seated in an arm chair , looking straight to the front of the picture . It is intended- to . send the portrait to the next Royal Academy Exhibition .
The piece of plate consists in the first place of a base of polished ebony , measuring 15 m . by 14 m . Upon this rises a polished silver pediment , upon which is reproduced the pinnacles outside the gates of the hospital , and each angle is one of theturrents . Upon the front is the coat of arms of the hospital , and at the back the coat of arms of Mr . Allcroft . Upon this three steps lead to aplinth , upon which stands a figure in frosted silver of Edward the VI ., the
founder , whilst on each side are figures of a boy and girl in the ancient costume—which is still worn so far as the boys are concerned—of the children of the hospital . Upon three sides of the plinths are bas-reliefs / of the dining hall , the writing school , and the grammar school , and upon the other is the inscription . The whole forms a very beautiful work of art , and reflects great credit upon the designers . — City Press .
Bros . Edward Clarke , Q . C ., M . P . ; H . Wildey Wright , I . P . M . 1827 ; and H . t . Richards , 1 S 27 ; spoke at various meetings during the-recent candidature of Bro . Sir J . W . Whittaker Ellis , P . G . W ., as M . P . for Mid-Surrey .
Summer Outing Of The Chaucer Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1540.
SUMMER OUTING OF THE CHAUCER LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1540 .
This lodge held high festival on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult ., that being the day appointed for the annual summer outing : Kent was again the county selected by the Stewards for the brethren to visit , and the arrangements were left to
Bro . Charles Graham , W . M . 1540 and 2024 , to cany out ; he , therefore , selected Penshurst , Hcver , and Tun bridge Wells , accordingly the company , to the number of about ' 50 assembled at London Bridge Station , where they found the South Eastern Railway Company had placed at their disposal saloon carriages on the 9 . 35 train , to convey them to Penshurst Station , here carriages were ready to take
them on to the Leicester Arms Hotel , where a substantial breakfast was partaken of , Mrs . Everest , the proprietress , catering in a way that left nothing to be desired . The journey was then resumed ' to Hever Castle , through some of the most delightful scenery in Kent , thence by Smart ' s Hill and Fordcombe to Tunbridge Wells . Here the ladies and brethren found everything in readiness at
the Royal Kentish Hotel for their comfort , and sat down to banquet at . five o'clock , which ( considering the hotel had . just changed hands only a few days before , ) was creditably done , the newproprietor , Bro . J . R . Cleave , doing all he possibly could . Grace after dinner having been said , the usual toasts were given and responded to quickly , as an amateur concert was arranged by Bro . R . J . TaylorP . M .
, 144 ( to whom too much praise cannot be given for his untiring energy ) , which was greatly appreciated by all present . The bouquets presented to the ladies , 27 in number , ' were very fine , and much admired . At nine o ' clock the return journey was made , London being reached about 10 . 15 P-m ., when the brethren
separated , all agreeing that the fourth annual festival was . as enjoyable as the first . I __ Among the company wc noticed Bro . R . Barham and and friends , Bro . and Mrs . ' Brine , Bro . and Mrs . Cannon , Miss Coulthard , Bro . and Mrs . F . Croaker , Bro . and Mrs . Evans , Bro . and Mrs ' . Searle , Bro . and Mrs . Graham , Bro . and Mrs . Robins , Mrs . Sears , Bro . and Mrs . Tilling , Bro . R . J . Taylor , and others .
Testimonial .To Sir J. B. Monckton, Past President Board Of General Purposes.
TESTIMONIAL . TO SIR J . B . MONCKTON , PAST PRESIDENT BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES .
We have great pleasure in recording the well-deserved compliment paid to Bro . Sir John 13 . Monckton , Past President of the Board of General Purposes , on Wednesday , at the Freemasons' Tavern . Our readers nrobablv
do not need to be reminded that when it became known our respected brother contemplated resigning the presidency of the said board after a ten years' tjenure of this position , bis colleagues resolved on presenting to him a testimonial of the esteem and respect they bore him as well as of the . high sense they entertained of the admirable manner in which he had fulfilled his duties ; always arduousalways
, responsible , but to a man of keen sensibilities not always agreeable . It is no exaggeration to say that the opinion of the general body of English Freemasons concides in all respects with that of the members of the Board of General Purposes . Sir John B . Monckton , carries with him intohis present position . of comparative privacy—absolute privacy in the case of men of his stamp is well nirrh
impossible of attainment and as undesirable as it is impossiblethe respect not onl y of his late colleagues particularly , but likewise of the whole English Craft . This of course , in the eyes of the-world , enhances a thousandfold the , value of the testimonial so gracefully presented to the Past President on Wednesday and by him so feelingly accepted and acknowledged .
As regards the presentation itself , care was taken that it should be made as ceremoniously as possible . The chair was taken by Bro . Ralph Clutton , Vice-President of'the Board , and among those present were Bros . Sir Albert Woods , G . D . of C ; Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Sec . ; Frank Richardson , P . G . D . ; Capt . N . G . Philips , P . G . D . ; Dr . Richards , P . de Lande Long , P . G . D . ; Thomas Fenn ,
President of Board of General Purposes ; J . L . Mather—to whom belongs a share in the credit of having promoted the testimonial—G . P . Festa , Bristow , ( . A . Rucker , P . G . D . ; Edgar Bowyer , P . G . Std . Br . ; Hogard , Headon , and others . In presenting the testimonial , which consisted of a hand- somesilver punch bowl , accompanied by a beautifully
_ _ illuminated inscription on vellum , Bro . CLUTTON spoke in appropriate terms of the services rendered by Sir John B . . Monckton , while the latter very gracefully acknowledged both the compliment and the kind manner in which it had been conveyed . A vote of thanks to the Chairman brought . the
proceedings to a close , and the brethren shortly aftewards separated . For ourselves , we shall have discharged our duty ' but improperly if we do not offer to Sir John B . Monckton our hearty congratulations on a recognition of his great services to Masonry , which was as cordial as it was well deserved .
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
The summer entertainment to the annuitants resident in the buildings of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution at Croydon was given on Wednesday evening , when the Secretary of ( he Institution , Bro . Terry ; Mrs . and Miss Terry , the House Committee , and several of the subscribers
and friends of the Institution , both ladies and gentlemen , went down by special saloon carriage on the South-Eastern Railway , and assisted in contributing to the enjoyment of the old people for a few hours . The weather was fine , and the company had an opportunity of strolling in the pretty
grounds of the Institution . Ihey also visited the annuitants at their homes before entering on the entertainment in the large hall . As usual , the proceedings , the expense of which is defrayed by subscriptions apart from the funds of the Institution , were very successful . The party broke up shortly after 10 o'clock .
We hear from Canada that Bro . Hutton , P . G . D ., ¦ has resigned the office of D . D . G . M . of Montreal .