-
Articles/Ads
Article ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS. ← Page 2 of 2 Article ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS. Page 2 of 2 Article ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR GIRLS. Page 2 of 2
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
incapable of attending to business . The attack had much weakened his constitution . In consequence of that , it would be necessary to relieve him of his duties . But it was rig ht to mention that Bro . Patten had always taken a great interest in the welfare of the Girls' School , even long
before he became its Secretary . ( Hear , hear ) . He was a great supporter of it in the time of the Duke of Sussex , and was one of those who , at that time , performed very great services to it . When , therefore , the Secretaryship was vacant , he was the one man sought among all the
supporters of the institution to fill the place . How he had fulfilled his duties while he had occupied the post of Secretary , the flourishing condition of the Institution at the present time was the best proof . He ( Bro . Browse ) had no hesitation in saying that the Institution was a credit to Bro .
Patten ' s management ; and he would now move , and he trusted his motion would be carried unanimously , that Bro . Patten be superannuated from Christmas next , with an income of £ 200 per annum , during his life . He thought that , lookinc to the fact that the late Bro . Crews , his
predecessor , had a similar sum voteel to him , this Committee would not be going far wrong in voting that sum to Bro . Patten . ( Cheers . 1 Bro . Raynham W . Stewart , P . G . D ., V . P ., wished te > bear his testimony to the < rreat activity
displayed by Bro . Patten . The great advantage derived from his secretaryship was manifested by the additional number of children in the school since he had taken office , and he had very great pleasure in seconding the motion of Bro . Browse .
Bro . John Svmonds , P . G . D ., V . P ., could only support all that had been said by the other Vice-Presidents , and he should not like their resolution to pass without joining in the expression of sorrow at the circumstances in which Bro . Patten
was placed . From the first Bro . Patten had evinced the greatest interest in this Institution . Bro . Patten had been working hard for the Institution long years before he became its Secretary , on the different Committees , at the Quarterl y Courts , and at the festivals , at a time
when he had no idea that his circumstances would so alter as to render it probable that he wonlel become the Secretary ol the Girls' School . If Bro . Crews happened to be absent , liro . Patten was always ready to supply his p lace . Therefore they had cause to be eleeply thankful that
such a man as Bro . Patten was to be found . Lie was sure it was a source of regret to the whole Craft that he was now struck down by sickness . He had not heard what course it was proposed to take with reference to the matter before the proposal of Bro . Browse , that Bro . Patten be
superannuated ; but he felt that the Committee had no alternative but to accept the proposal . In reference to the emolument he should receive , he presumed it would be equivalent to his full salary : but this the Committee had nothing to do with , as the amount would have to be fixed
by the Quarterl y Court . In that respect Hro . Symond ' s motion must be amcndeil by filling in the words "That it lie a recommendation to the Quarterly Court that he receive on his superannuation" the amount statcil in Bro . Browse ' s motion . lie thought they must declare the
office vacant at once , for this reason , that until the ollice was actually vacant the Utilise Committee could not proceed to examine the qualifications of candidates for the ollice , and there was a resolution of this General Committee against anyone canvassing for the
appointment until tin- vanoancy was declared . Therefore they should declare the vacancy to-dav , otherwise there would be great delay in examining the qualifications and testimonials , and electing Bro . Patten ' s successor ; but he thought that whatever date they fixed for Bro . Patten ' s
superannuation allowance to commence from , the Quarterly Court would at once accede to it . He would put it to Bro . Browse whether it would not be best to ailopt his suggestion as to making the amount to be-, granted a recommendation to the Quarterly Court , and it wouhl , he thought ,
beacceptableto Bro . Patten in the circumstances in which he was placed to know that he had llie since-rest sympathy of all the brethren . ( Givers . ) Bro . Browse saiel his object wa .-to g ive lo Hro . Patten a lev , more pounds than if the resolution was otherwise worded he would act . Hro . Pat-
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ten had been put to very great expense during the year . His recommendation was that Bro . Patten should receive his full pay till Christmas , and that the retiring pension be . granted from that time .
Bro . Dr . C . H . R . Harrison would like to know more about Bro . Patten ' s state of health , and whether he was in such a condition as to be unable to send in his resignation . As he understood the medical certificate , he thought the superannuation was premature . The certificate
only went to show that Bro . Patten was not at present capable of discharging his duties ; but if he was capable of doing anything , the Institution should have his formal resignation . The Chairman said that , from the personal observation of himself and many other brethren ,
the state of Bro . Patten ' s health for some months past had been such that it was evident he could not come back again to his duties as Secretary . Bro . Patten was a very sensitive man , and as a sensitive man he die ! not like to sever his connection with the Girls' School by any act of his own .
He had always said he never would , and it would be much more pleasing to him to learn the vote of the Committee than to send in his resignation . Bro . J . Parkinson , V . P ., thought the brethren would be interested to know that two hours ago he had received a letter from Miss Patten ,
thanking him for what he had said on the last occasion of the General Committee meeting . She said that all the family were looking forward with great pleasure to the result of this day ' s meeting . They felt that it would give Hro . Patten peace of mind , and when the question was once settled
they Jiael no eloubt it would be beneficial to his health . Bro . Gurney said he had watched Bro . Patten day by day , and hour by hour , during his illness , and he felt quite sure that he would take the act of the Committee , and the numerous
expressions of kind feeling . by all the brethren , in such a way as would bring him comfort . As far as he ( Bro . Gurney ) was concerned , he felt sure Bro . Patten would tender his resignation as soon as the Committee were desirous that he should do so .
The Chairman said the onl y motion before the Committee was— " That the vacancy be declared to-day , that the emoluments of Secretary be allowctl till the end of the year , and that afterwards the superannuation allowance be / . " a year .
The motion declaratory of the vacancy in the office of Secretary to ihe Coils' School was then put and carried unanimously .
The other motion " That the fees and emoluments as at present be continued to Bro . Patten till Christmas as a gratuity , and that afterwards a superannuation be granted him of the amount of / . ' 200 per annum , '' was also put and carried unanimously .
The Chairman said that that would be a recommendation to the Quarterly Court . Bro . ISrowse suggested that there should be a special Quarterl y Court on the 14 th inst . at twelve o clock to consider ihe gratuity to begiven , whkh was carried unanimously .
Bro . Symondssaid it must he obvious toe-very one that there ought to be no great delay in filling up the vacant ollice of Secretary ; at the same time they were not prepared to proceed hastily . The duties and emoluments of the ollice should be clearly defined . As soon
as this was done-, invitations to persons to become candidate's should'be published , anel when candielates offered themselves , the House Committee' would examine their testimonials and qualifications , anil then report thereon to the General Committee . This win one of the laws
of the Institution . But as time was an object , although no one was more competent than the House Committee' to perform this duty , he would move that it be referred to a sub-committee to consider and settle the duties eif the Secretary , and report to the General Committee on the 28 th November .
Bro . Kenyon thought this was rather too long a time , and that the report should be made to the meeting of the 14 th . Bro . Symonds had no objection lo this , if the Subcommittee thought they could make their report by that day . The Chairman said he had consulted some of
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
the brethren near him , and they were of opinion that fourteen days would not be sufficient . Bro . Joseph Smith , P . G . P ., reminded the brethren that the Committee had only to report on the duties they fixed as Secretary ' s duties . This could very easily be done . The Quarterly Court
could not elect ; they would only decide on the emolument . Any business man could settle it in a few hours . Bro . Symonds would alter his motion to the 14 th , instead of the 28 th ; Bro . Parkinson wanted to know when the election would be held .
Ihe Chairman replied that if Bro . Parkinson could say how many candidates there would be , anel how many testimonials , then , perhaps , he could answer his question . Bro . Symonds said they could name the day as soon as the report was made , they would get to the election as early as possible .
Bro . Parkinson would then propose an amendment which he thought would clear the air a good deal . He woulel propose that this Committee do adjourn to Thursday , the 28 th November , for the purpose of proceeding with the election . He woulel propose that the election of Secretary be conducted at the next regular meetinsr .
The Chairman then put Bro . Symonds motion for the adjournment of the General Committee till the 14 th , which was carried unanimously . The Chairman then put Bro . Parkinson ' s motion , " That this General Committee do proceed to the election on the 28 th November , " which was seconded b y Bro . S . Rosenthal , and carried .
A long and animated discussion here took place on matters of detail , but the result was that on the report of the sub-committee , on the the duties of Secretary , being received , and the remuneration being settled , advertisements for candidates should be issued , and the election of Secretary be at once proceeded with . The Committee then adjourned .
At a meeting held at the Caledonian Hotel , Adelphi , on Thursday evening , October . 31 , 1 S 72 , at 7 .. ; o , it was resolved that Bro . Wentworth Little become a candidate for the vacant Secretaryship to the Royal Masonic Institution for
Girls , and the following brethren then present formed themselves into a committee , with the power to add to their number , for the purpose of securing his election . J . C . Parkinson , P . M . 181 , W . M . 778 , in the Chair
J . T . Moss , P . M . 16 9 . ' Herbert Dicketts , P . M . 25 . Robert Kenyon , W . M . 129 ; . E . II Finney , W . M . 1361 ' . F . W . Ramsay , F . R . C . S ., J . D . 77 S ,
Rudolph G . Glover , P . M . 181 . Thomas J . Barnes , P . M . 93 . 3 . Charles Lacey , P . M . 174 . George Kenning , P . M . 192 . Charles A . CottebruneAGPPMm
. .... .. . William Mann , P . M . 144 . | ohn Boyd , G . P ., P . M . 145 . E . Sillifant , P . M . 217 . J . W . Button , W . M . 1 309 .
F . 11 . Kbsworlh , P . M . 73 . D . R . Still , W . M . elect 1293 . Thomas Cubitt , P . M . 157 . James Self , M . D ., \\ U . 214 . John W . Barrett , P . M . 16 9 .
r .-. irvxi-. wr . — KITS s {\ , nv \ . —r . R . vrr . Hi . \ xt > COM ; our INI ,. — " 1 ! ; i lhi . n . iii ; li knnwlulrie ol tin- natural laws which p , vcln lire opera linns ot dirreslinn : mrt nutrition , .-mil bv a cnrclnl amplication of the Imc pioprrtics ,, t well-selected c-iu-o .-i , . Mv . I-: p | , H has prmided our bvcakla . t tables with a delicaul \ -linvimretl beverage , which max save lis many hc .-ny donors' bills . " - -cii-il S .-ri-j , ; - fiiz . rll ,: . Made -imply wilh lloilin . ; Wa-vor . Milk . Lacb packet is labelled" . | A . MI . S lavs , V I n ., I ' omo'npathic e ' liL-ini .-ts , London . "
" MIIKV . than a year a : ; o one of mv children was attacked with l . rom-hilis , anil , altera loir ;; illness , was itiven lip In- all phvsicians as ' past rnre . ' I was rhen induced lo trv vinirVegetable Pain Killer , ami Horn the rime I bcirau the use ot it the child rapidly i : ot better , anil it is now strnni ; anil health ,- .-- ) nii . v WIXSTAXI . EV , IO , W'liittle-streel , Liverpool , iNon . —To . I ' . ' IJ . & Son . "
lliit . Miw . iv ' s Oixrur . xr AXII 1 'ii . i . s , —With these remedies in . e . u-h , persons silllerin ,, 'In in disorders arising Horn almosphcrie inclemencies , are without excuse it" disorder did eventuate in disease . Ilie . li and low , rich and poor , old and vniinjr , have availed themsebcsol llollowny ' s treatment , and have ' in ttratituile teslilicii to the success which iins billowed their cmplnvm ' cnt . l- ' cw '
maladics can bcl ' al mankind which do lioladmit t , i ' alleviation , reliel , . r cure , li ; their lu-.-i lill'r , soolliii ,: ; . and puril ' vinir preparations . The .- ictiiin of ihe Ointment and ( alls is whoiesi ' nne in tin : liiehc .-l decree , ami over can be haniiinl in either external or in . tenia ! ailment-. ! to' . ii . way - .. remedies i lire linrin-s , diphtheria , cliest com | lan , i-. , and iU . ; i :- ! ive . teian-ements , and are reliable , ami Liies to rheumatism and iltjum .-iiic eoul . —AIAT ,
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
incapable of attending to business . The attack had much weakened his constitution . In consequence of that , it would be necessary to relieve him of his duties . But it was rig ht to mention that Bro . Patten had always taken a great interest in the welfare of the Girls' School , even long
before he became its Secretary . ( Hear , hear ) . He was a great supporter of it in the time of the Duke of Sussex , and was one of those who , at that time , performed very great services to it . When , therefore , the Secretaryship was vacant , he was the one man sought among all the
supporters of the institution to fill the place . How he had fulfilled his duties while he had occupied the post of Secretary , the flourishing condition of the Institution at the present time was the best proof . He ( Bro . Browse ) had no hesitation in saying that the Institution was a credit to Bro .
Patten ' s management ; and he would now move , and he trusted his motion would be carried unanimously , that Bro . Patten be superannuated from Christmas next , with an income of £ 200 per annum , during his life . He thought that , lookinc to the fact that the late Bro . Crews , his
predecessor , had a similar sum voteel to him , this Committee would not be going far wrong in voting that sum to Bro . Patten . ( Cheers . 1 Bro . Raynham W . Stewart , P . G . D ., V . P ., wished te > bear his testimony to the < rreat activity
displayed by Bro . Patten . The great advantage derived from his secretaryship was manifested by the additional number of children in the school since he had taken office , and he had very great pleasure in seconding the motion of Bro . Browse .
Bro . John Svmonds , P . G . D ., V . P ., could only support all that had been said by the other Vice-Presidents , and he should not like their resolution to pass without joining in the expression of sorrow at the circumstances in which Bro . Patten
was placed . From the first Bro . Patten had evinced the greatest interest in this Institution . Bro . Patten had been working hard for the Institution long years before he became its Secretary , on the different Committees , at the Quarterl y Courts , and at the festivals , at a time
when he had no idea that his circumstances would so alter as to render it probable that he wonlel become the Secretary ol the Girls' School . If Bro . Crews happened to be absent , liro . Patten was always ready to supply his p lace . Therefore they had cause to be eleeply thankful that
such a man as Bro . Patten was to be found . Lie was sure it was a source of regret to the whole Craft that he was now struck down by sickness . He had not heard what course it was proposed to take with reference to the matter before the proposal of Bro . Browse , that Bro . Patten be
superannuated ; but he felt that the Committee had no alternative but to accept the proposal . In reference to the emolument he should receive , he presumed it would be equivalent to his full salary : but this the Committee had nothing to do with , as the amount would have to be fixed
by the Quarterl y Court . In that respect Hro . Symond ' s motion must be amcndeil by filling in the words "That it lie a recommendation to the Quarterly Court that he receive on his superannuation" the amount statcil in Bro . Browse ' s motion . lie thought they must declare the
office vacant at once , for this reason , that until the ollice was actually vacant the Utilise Committee could not proceed to examine the qualifications of candidates for the ollice , and there was a resolution of this General Committee against anyone canvassing for the
appointment until tin- vanoancy was declared . Therefore they should declare the vacancy to-dav , otherwise there would be great delay in examining the qualifications and testimonials , and electing Bro . Patten ' s successor ; but he thought that whatever date they fixed for Bro . Patten ' s
superannuation allowance to commence from , the Quarterly Court would at once accede to it . He would put it to Bro . Browse whether it would not be best to ailopt his suggestion as to making the amount to be-, granted a recommendation to the Quarterly Court , and it wouhl , he thought ,
beacceptableto Bro . Patten in the circumstances in which he was placed to know that he had llie since-rest sympathy of all the brethren . ( Givers . ) Bro . Browse saiel his object wa .-to g ive lo Hro . Patten a lev , more pounds than if the resolution was otherwise worded he would act . Hro . Pat-
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
ten had been put to very great expense during the year . His recommendation was that Bro . Patten should receive his full pay till Christmas , and that the retiring pension be . granted from that time .
Bro . Dr . C . H . R . Harrison would like to know more about Bro . Patten ' s state of health , and whether he was in such a condition as to be unable to send in his resignation . As he understood the medical certificate , he thought the superannuation was premature . The certificate
only went to show that Bro . Patten was not at present capable of discharging his duties ; but if he was capable of doing anything , the Institution should have his formal resignation . The Chairman said that , from the personal observation of himself and many other brethren ,
the state of Bro . Patten ' s health for some months past had been such that it was evident he could not come back again to his duties as Secretary . Bro . Patten was a very sensitive man , and as a sensitive man he die ! not like to sever his connection with the Girls' School by any act of his own .
He had always said he never would , and it would be much more pleasing to him to learn the vote of the Committee than to send in his resignation . Bro . J . Parkinson , V . P ., thought the brethren would be interested to know that two hours ago he had received a letter from Miss Patten ,
thanking him for what he had said on the last occasion of the General Committee meeting . She said that all the family were looking forward with great pleasure to the result of this day ' s meeting . They felt that it would give Hro . Patten peace of mind , and when the question was once settled
they Jiael no eloubt it would be beneficial to his health . Bro . Gurney said he had watched Bro . Patten day by day , and hour by hour , during his illness , and he felt quite sure that he would take the act of the Committee , and the numerous
expressions of kind feeling . by all the brethren , in such a way as would bring him comfort . As far as he ( Bro . Gurney ) was concerned , he felt sure Bro . Patten would tender his resignation as soon as the Committee were desirous that he should do so .
The Chairman said the onl y motion before the Committee was— " That the vacancy be declared to-day , that the emoluments of Secretary be allowctl till the end of the year , and that afterwards the superannuation allowance be / . " a year .
The motion declaratory of the vacancy in the office of Secretary to ihe Coils' School was then put and carried unanimously .
The other motion " That the fees and emoluments as at present be continued to Bro . Patten till Christmas as a gratuity , and that afterwards a superannuation be granted him of the amount of / . ' 200 per annum , '' was also put and carried unanimously .
The Chairman said that that would be a recommendation to the Quarterly Court . Bro . ISrowse suggested that there should be a special Quarterl y Court on the 14 th inst . at twelve o clock to consider ihe gratuity to begiven , whkh was carried unanimously .
Bro . Symondssaid it must he obvious toe-very one that there ought to be no great delay in filling up the vacant ollice of Secretary ; at the same time they were not prepared to proceed hastily . The duties and emoluments of the ollice should be clearly defined . As soon
as this was done-, invitations to persons to become candidate's should'be published , anel when candielates offered themselves , the House Committee' would examine their testimonials and qualifications , anil then report thereon to the General Committee . This win one of the laws
of the Institution . But as time was an object , although no one was more competent than the House Committee' to perform this duty , he would move that it be referred to a sub-committee to consider and settle the duties eif the Secretary , and report to the General Committee on the 28 th November .
Bro . Kenyon thought this was rather too long a time , and that the report should be made to the meeting of the 14 th . Bro . Symonds had no objection lo this , if the Subcommittee thought they could make their report by that day . The Chairman said he had consulted some of
Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.
the brethren near him , and they were of opinion that fourteen days would not be sufficient . Bro . Joseph Smith , P . G . P ., reminded the brethren that the Committee had only to report on the duties they fixed as Secretary ' s duties . This could very easily be done . The Quarterly Court
could not elect ; they would only decide on the emolument . Any business man could settle it in a few hours . Bro . Symonds would alter his motion to the 14 th , instead of the 28 th ; Bro . Parkinson wanted to know when the election would be held .
Ihe Chairman replied that if Bro . Parkinson could say how many candidates there would be , anel how many testimonials , then , perhaps , he could answer his question . Bro . Symonds said they could name the day as soon as the report was made , they would get to the election as early as possible .
Bro . Parkinson would then propose an amendment which he thought would clear the air a good deal . He woulel propose that this Committee do adjourn to Thursday , the 28 th November , for the purpose of proceeding with the election . He woulel propose that the election of Secretary be conducted at the next regular meetinsr .
The Chairman then put Bro . Symonds motion for the adjournment of the General Committee till the 14 th , which was carried unanimously . The Chairman then put Bro . Parkinson ' s motion , " That this General Committee do proceed to the election on the 28 th November , " which was seconded b y Bro . S . Rosenthal , and carried .
A long and animated discussion here took place on matters of detail , but the result was that on the report of the sub-committee , on the the duties of Secretary , being received , and the remuneration being settled , advertisements for candidates should be issued , and the election of Secretary be at once proceeded with . The Committee then adjourned .
At a meeting held at the Caledonian Hotel , Adelphi , on Thursday evening , October . 31 , 1 S 72 , at 7 .. ; o , it was resolved that Bro . Wentworth Little become a candidate for the vacant Secretaryship to the Royal Masonic Institution for
Girls , and the following brethren then present formed themselves into a committee , with the power to add to their number , for the purpose of securing his election . J . C . Parkinson , P . M . 181 , W . M . 778 , in the Chair
J . T . Moss , P . M . 16 9 . ' Herbert Dicketts , P . M . 25 . Robert Kenyon , W . M . 129 ; . E . II Finney , W . M . 1361 ' . F . W . Ramsay , F . R . C . S ., J . D . 77 S ,
Rudolph G . Glover , P . M . 181 . Thomas J . Barnes , P . M . 93 . 3 . Charles Lacey , P . M . 174 . George Kenning , P . M . 192 . Charles A . CottebruneAGPPMm
. .... .. . William Mann , P . M . 144 . | ohn Boyd , G . P ., P . M . 145 . E . Sillifant , P . M . 217 . J . W . Button , W . M . 1 309 .
F . 11 . Kbsworlh , P . M . 73 . D . R . Still , W . M . elect 1293 . Thomas Cubitt , P . M . 157 . James Self , M . D ., \\ U . 214 . John W . Barrett , P . M . 16 9 .
r .-. irvxi-. wr . — KITS s {\ , nv \ . —r . R . vrr . Hi . \ xt > COM ; our INI ,. — " 1 ! ; i lhi . n . iii ; li knnwlulrie ol tin- natural laws which p , vcln lire opera linns ot dirreslinn : mrt nutrition , .-mil bv a cnrclnl amplication of the Imc pioprrtics ,, t well-selected c-iu-o .-i , . Mv . I-: p | , H has prmided our bvcakla . t tables with a delicaul \ -linvimretl beverage , which max save lis many hc .-ny donors' bills . " - -cii-il S .-ri-j , ; - fiiz . rll ,: . Made -imply wilh lloilin . ; Wa-vor . Milk . Lacb packet is labelled" . | A . MI . S lavs , V I n ., I ' omo'npathic e ' liL-ini .-ts , London . "
" MIIKV . than a year a : ; o one of mv children was attacked with l . rom-hilis , anil , altera loir ;; illness , was itiven lip In- all phvsicians as ' past rnre . ' I was rhen induced lo trv vinirVegetable Pain Killer , ami Horn the rime I bcirau the use ot it the child rapidly i : ot better , anil it is now strnni ; anil health ,- .-- ) nii . v WIXSTAXI . EV , IO , W'liittle-streel , Liverpool , iNon . —To . I ' . ' IJ . & Son . "
lliit . Miw . iv ' s Oixrur . xr AXII 1 'ii . i . s , —With these remedies in . e . u-h , persons silllerin ,, 'In in disorders arising Horn almosphcrie inclemencies , are without excuse it" disorder did eventuate in disease . Ilie . li and low , rich and poor , old and vniinjr , have availed themsebcsol llollowny ' s treatment , and have ' in ttratituile teslilicii to the success which iins billowed their cmplnvm ' cnt . l- ' cw '
maladics can bcl ' al mankind which do lioladmit t , i ' alleviation , reliel , . r cure , li ; their lu-.-i lill'r , soolliii ,: ; . and puril ' vinir preparations . The .- ictiiin of ihe Ointment and ( alls is whoiesi ' nne in tin : liiehc .-l decree , ami over can be haniiinl in either external or in . tenia ! ailment-. ! to' . ii . way - .. remedies i lire linrin-s , diphtheria , cliest com | lan , i-. , and iU . ; i :- ! ive . teian-ements , and are reliable , ami Liies to rheumatism and iltjum .-iiic eoul . —AIAT ,