The Annual Fete And Stewards' Visit.

As a break in the ceremonj ' , the choir sang Flotow ' s charming part song , " Come where flowers are flinging , " and a march from "Tannhauser" Avas played as a pianoforte duet b j' VV . Conway and VV Pringle ; Avhile T . C . Cairney sang Hatton ' s song , "The lark now leaves his watery nest , " in such a manner as to gain an undeniable encore . The special prizes given by the House Committee , the Audit Committee , and private donors were then presented as follows : —

PRESENTED BY THE HOUSE COMMITTEE . Writing- —G . N . C . Keighley , i ; C . J . Johnston , 2 . Dictation—A . J . Kennedy , l ; P . O'Doherty , 2 . History—A . T . Haworth , 1 ; S . W . Richardson . 2 . Geography S . VV . Richardson , 1 ; H . Knott , 2 . Mental Arithmetic—A . J . Kennedy , 1 ; F . Thomas , 2 . Elocution—P . O'Doherty , 1 . Efficiency as Monitor—P . O'Doherty , 1 ; G . N . C . Keighley , 2 . Proficiency in Drill—G . S . Jones , 1 . The Band—F . Bladon , P . 0 'Doh : rty , F . Clarke , and E . VV . Sissons . Vocal Music—F . Unwin , 1 . PRESENTED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE . The Band—J . B . Green , 1 ; F . C . Cairney , 2 . Pianoforte—Hewitt .

PRESENTED BY PRIVATE DONORS . By Bro . EJgar Bowyer ( Vice-Patron)—Book-keeping—G . S . Jones . By Bi ) . Augustus Harris , " Drury Lane Lodge " Prizes—English Essay—S . VV . Richardson : Dramatic Ability ( decided on conclusion of farce)—P . O'Doherty . By Air . Sylvester ( Drawing Master)—Freehand—W . J . Balcombe , C . Jones , and Rocke . Mapping—W . Sowden . Painting—G . N . C . Keighley . Shading—C . J . Johnston .

The choir having sung the part song by Moscheles , entitled " The Vi Iage Chorister , " followed by Pinsuti's serenade , " In this hour of softened splendour , " sweetly rendered by A . T . Bowes and F . Unwin , the giving out of the most coveted awards of the year followed , and , amidst vociferous cheering from the boys , the Silver Medal for Good Conduct , presented by the Institution , was presented to William Walter Lucas ; the

Canonbury Gold Medal , presented by the late Bro . Edward Cox , V . P ., to Jas . Baker Green ; and Silver Watch and Chain , for General Good Conduct , presented by the Supreme Council 33 ' - to a pupil on leaving the Institution , to George Norman Crozier Kei g hley . At the University local examinations in December last 13 boys passed successfully , and the prizes apportioned from the interest , £ 23 , of the Fund , £ 525 , founded b y Bro . Winn , P . M ., 657 , V . P ,, Avere distributed among them , the full list being as follows : —

HONOURS . Class I . —A . T . Haworth , Distinguished in Latin and Mathematics . Class II , —C . J . Johnston , G . N . C . Keighley . A . f . Kennedy , and S . VV . Richardson . Class III . —H . R . Hounslow , J . Langdon , VV . W . Lucas , and W . J . Pringle .

SATISFIED THE EXAMINERS . H , W . N . Knott , H . V . N . Scrope-Shrapnell , G . W . Southam , and F . T . Tanner . Thus the whole 13 succeeded , two-thirds of the number being placed in the Honour Classes . Nothing could have well been better Lord Sui rtELD , who was loudl y cheered , then delivered a brief address , in the course of which he said he wished to express to them his great

gratification and p leasure at seeing before him so large an assemblage of those who had been kind enough to come and encourage the boys of the Masonic School . He must tell the audience that their presence on such occasions as these did vastly encourage the boj's of the School , as well as the headmaster and his staff of assistants ( hear , hear ) , and it was a source of great satisfaction to those who belonged to the Masonic Craft to see this

Institution , of which they had so much reason to be proud , so well patronised as it had been that dajg ( Cheers . ) The thanks of the Craft , and the thanks also of theboj's whom thej'saw before them in such numbers that day , were due to the friends present , but they were due in the first place to the head-master , who wi . h so much ability and zeal had brought the School to such a high state of efficiency as they had witnessed that daj \ ( Cheers . ) It had

afforded him real pleasure to give away the prizes on this occasion , because he felt that those boys who had received them honestly deserved them . It must be a great encouragement to them lo receive thee rewards for hard Avork , and in recognition of their talents ; and the proceedings of that day would act as a stimulus to them in their future career . He would say a few words to the

large body of pupils whom he saw before him . In these days they all knew that education was one oi the first and principal objects in life , because it was not now as it used to be , when the advantages of education were almost monopolised by people occupying superior and affluent positions . In the march of progress all this had been changed ; all classes were on a level as far as education was concerned ; and those who educated

themselves , and were superior to the rest in point of intellect , would get to the top of the tree . He recommended them to persevere in the course in which they had begun , and to keep always before them the principle of honestj ' , first of all , and an earnest desire to take advantage of those opportunities which they might have in the world , especially while they were young . ( Applause . ) That hall , though of magnificent dimensions ,

was getting extremely hot , and they Avould no doubt be glad to seek the fresh air and the amusements which were provided outside . He would therefore detain them 110 longer than to express a hope that the Institution might go on and prosper . ( Loud cheers . ) He was going to preside on the following Wednesday at the Annual Festival of the Roj'al Masonic Institution for Boj's , which was to be held at Brighton , and he hoped many of those whom he was now addressing would grace that assembly with their

presence , and assist the Committee , so far as they were able , in carrying out the grand and glorious objects of the Institution . No doubt a great and noble work had been done by the School during the last 80 years of its existence , and he hoped it would last for another loo years . ( Continued cheering . ) His lordship then proposed a vote of thanks to the Head Master for the zealous interest he had manifested in the Schools ; and this having been carried , amidst ringing cheers from the boys ,

Bro . Dr . MORRIS briefly acknowledged the compliment that had been paid to him . On the motion of Bro . F . BINCKES . seconded by Bro . EDGAR BOWYER , a vote of thanks was accorded to the Provincial Grand Master of Norfolk

for presiding on the occasion , and the noble lord again expressed the pleasure it had given him to be present on the interesting occasion . The programme concluded with the familiar farce by Martin Beechcr , entitled " In Possession , " the piece being thus cast : — Mr . Rattleton Rorke , J . C . Johnstone ; Simon Blobber ( a man in possession ) , P . O'Doherty ; Mr . Weaz ' le ( a lawyer ) , A . T . Howarth ; Major Molpothirly , F . C . Cairney ;

and Miss Piretta Plaits ( a lady s maid ) , R . I * . Reynolds . 'Ihe piece went with a swing and gusto quite- refreshing , and the audience was kept , in a constant titter of merriment throughout . An interesting feature in connection with the piece was the offer of a prize by Bro . Augustus Harris , on behalf of the members of the Drury Lane Lodge , to the actor in the play who displayed the most histrionic ability ; and this was deservedly awarded

The Annual Fete And Stewards' Visit.

to P . O Dohertj' , who acted like a miniature Toole . Johnstone and Reynolds were "highly commended . " The proceedings having been closed by singing thc National Anthem , in which the audience joined right loyally , the guests , which numbered between 500 and 600 , were entertained at a collation in the Gymnasium , which had been artisticall y decorated for the occasion Avith flags and trophies .

An excellent repast was provided by Messrs . Hill and Sons , the well-known confectioners , of 60 , Bishopsgate-street , City , whose efforts for the comfort and convenience of the numerous party elicited unbounded expressions of approbation . Mr . F . Hill personally superintended the arrangements , not only in the Gymnasium , but in the house and grounds generally , all of which were excellent . After luncheon , the company proceeded to a field in rear

of the Institution , where a variety of athletic sports were contested , and where the customary interchange of amenities were enjoj'ed , returning later in the e \ 'ening to tea , and the distribution of the prizes given for the athletic competitions . The latter ceremony was gracefully performed b y Mrs . Terry , wife of Bro . E . Terrj' , P . G . D ., of the Gaiety Theatre , for Avhom hearty cheers were given .

At dusk the company graduall j' dispersed , the majority wending their way to the railway stalions to catch the returning trains for town . Thus amidst the heartiest good fellowship and social enjoyment another eventful daj' at the Boj's' Institution was brought to a close , the result being entirely satisfactorj' to every one concerned in the welfare of the School .

In the evening the annual athletic sports were held in the grounds , in the presence of an immense concourse of spectators . There were 17 events on the card , and all Avere keenl j' contested . The Rev . Dr . Morris , head master of the School , officiated as President . Committee ; Messrs . J . B . Green , F . Cairney , A . T . Howarth , T . Allison , A . Bowes , and F . Thomas ; Mr . J . E . Mansell , M . A ., starter ; Mr . W . Blain , B . A ., Mr . F . Cleaver , and Mr . F . Marsden ,

Judges ; Mr . J . Bere , B . A ., Hon . Sec . ; Mr . F . Cleworth and Mr . J . F . Short , assisted by the school monitors , clerks of the course . Results : — Throwing the cricket ball : T . Allison , 1 ( distance 75 yards ); F . Thomas , 2 ; eight competitors . 100 yards flat handicap for boys over 13 years of age : First heat—B . Farrar , I ; J . B . Green , 2 ; H . Knott , 3 . Second heat—F . Thomas , 1 ; T . M . Nicholas , 2 ; W . Conwaj ' , 3 . Third

heat—T . Allison , 1 ; W . Williams , 2 ; E . VV . Sissons , 3 . Final—F . Thomas , 1 ; T . Allison , 2 ; B . Farrar , 3 . 100 yards Hat handicap for boys under 13 : First heat—H . Richardson , 1 ; C . Stewart , 2 ; J . C . Beslej ' , 3 . Second heat—F . Christensen , 1 ; G . Sutcliffe , 2 ; A . Bailey , 3 . Final—H . Richardson , 1 ; F . Christensen , 2 ; G . Sutcliffe , 3 . High Jump ( open ) : T . Allinson , 1 ( 5 ft . 4 Jin . ); R . Reynolds and J . B . Green , equal , 2 .

Ouartermile handicap for boys over 13 j'ears of age : H . Knott , 1 ; T . Allison , 25 Balcombe , 3 ; 24 entries . Quarter-mile handicap for boj's under 13 : H . Richardson , 1 ( won easily ) ; C . Stewart , 2 ; G . Sutcliffe , 3 . Long jump ( open ) : E . VV . Sissons , 1 ( distance 15 ft . 4111 . ); H . Knott , 2 ; nine competitors . Three-legged race : H . Knott and B . Farrar , 1 ; E . VV . Sissons and F . Cairnej ' , 2 ; 12 couples competed . Band boys ' race , 220 yards : T . White ,

1 ; Eccleston , 2 . Tug of war for boys under 13 : VV . Bevis ' s team beat J . B . Bloom field ' s team . Tug of war for boys over 13 : VV . Southam ' s team won in the final . 220 yards handicap for boys under 13 : F . Christensen , 1 ; G . J . Ker , 2 ; G . Sutcliffe , 3 ; 13 entries . Half-mile handicap , over 13 : VV . Crabb , 1 ; VV . Conway , 2 ; E . VV . Sissons , 3 ; 18 starters . Obstacle

race ( open ) : H . Knott , I ; F . Thomas , 2 ; Watson , 3 . Ihe prizes Avere subsequently distributed b y Mrs . Terry , wife of Bro . E . Terry , of the Gaiety Theatre , for whom heart } ' cheers were given . The band of the Institution played selections of music during the sports , under the leadership of the band master , Mr . W . Whare .

The Empire Lodge, No. 2108.

THE EMPIRE LODGE , No . 2108 .

ENTERTAINMENT TO COLONIAL AND INDIAN BRETHREN .

On Wednesday , the 23 rd ult ., the Empire Lodge , No . 210 S , which was consecrated last November , and of which Sir Philip CunlilTe-Owen , K . C . B ., is the VV . M ., entertained the Indian and Colonial brethren who are now in this country engaged in the Colonial Exhibition , at a grand banquet at the Criterion , Piccadilly . Previous to the banquet the brethren were received in open lodge , where Bro . H . Trueman-Wood , Asst . G . D . C , presided .

The folloAving list includes the members of the lodge-and all nonmembers to whom invitations were addressed—nearl y all of whom were present : —

Bros . Sir F . Philip CunlifTe-Owen , K . C . M . G ., C . B ., CLE ., VV . M . ; Vice-Admiral Sir William Hewett , K . C . B ., V . C , S . W . ; J . Hermann De Hicci , J . W . ; C . Washington Eves , Treas . ; Lennox Browne , F . R . C . S ., Sec . ; Rupert La Trobe Lonsdale , C . M . G ., S . D . ; Edward Algernon Barnett , J . D . ; SigmundSinauer , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ( Warwick ) , D . C ; Ernest Turner , F . R . I . B . A ., Stwd . ; GeofTery Herbert , I . G . ; Edmund F . Davis ; George Aylrner Baynes , M . D . ; Ernest E . Wendt , D . C . L . ( G . S . German

Correspondence ) ; 1 he Right Hon The Earl of Dunraven , K . P . ; Edward Hyde Hewett , C . M . G . ; Alexander Halcombe , P . M . ; Maurice Grant , Henry M . Woodhouse , E . C . Erbsloh , George Francis Lcgg , Joseph James Wedgwood , Andrew Miller , M . D ., Asst . Stwd . j William Daniel Harding , Edward Ernest Harding , H . Cockburn Stewart , H . Trueman Wood , M . A ., P . M ., P . G . S ., A . G . D . C ; Harold Boulton , M . A . ; Arthur L Trendell ,

K . C . B ., P . M ., P . G . S . ; | . R . Somers-Vine , Henry Tanner , F . C . S ., P . M . ; Sigmond Hoffnung , P . M . ; David Marks , Harold Athelstan White , Frederick Hecht , Ernest Edward Berlandina , Joseph Mead , Robert Scipio Marsh De Ricci , Sidney B . Francis Hoffnung , Frederick Harvey Harvey-Samuel , Alfred De Pass , Walter J . Christie Walter , R . N . ; Alexander Harvey , Lewis Henry Samuel , Adolph Grainger WiilfT , Thomas Walter Fleming , Paul Cremieux Java ' , Paul George Nichols , 902 , Tyler .

HON . MEMBERS—Bros . The Right Hon . The Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . M . ; Sir ] ohn Uraddick Monckton , P . G . W . ; F . A . Philbrick , Esq ., O . C , G . K . ; Col . Shadwell M . Clerke , G . Sec . ; J . M . P . Montague , P . D . G . M . ( Dorset ); Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg , P . G . Chap . ; Frank Richardson , P . G . D . ; Lieut .-Col . G . Haldane , P . G . D . Malta ( vice-Chairman ° n Colonial Board ); Wilhelm Ganz , P . G . Org . CANADA— -Bros . Major-Gen . Laurie , Grand Master Nova Scotia ; Lieut .-Col . Ross , St . Paul's Lodge 374 ; William Bell , Speed Lodge , Guelph , Ontario ; James Clark , St ,

John ' s Lodge , Cubing , Ontario ; Colin R . Chisholm ; Theodore A . Heintzmann , St . John ' s Lodge , Toronto ; Alexander Manning , Old St . Andrew ' s Lodge , Toronto ; Ogle Robert Peck , Rehoboam Lodge 65 , Canada ; VV . II . Pcllow , tabanon Lodge 139 , Ontario ; George Pigott , Jerusalem Lodge 31 ; E . S . Piper , St . John ' s Lodge 75 , Toronto ; Hon . George W . Ross , Minister of Education , Ontario , Beaver Lodge 59 , Stratlnvy , Ontario ; George Leopold Sail ; S . C Stevenson ; William Tees , St . George ' s Lod ^ ci-io , Montreal .

NEW SOUTH WALKS—Bros . Evan Jones , P . M . Robert" Burns Lodge of Australasia S 17 ; James Farmer , Horsham Lodge 429 ( I . C ); S . De Lissa , St . John ' s Lodge 90 ; P . 13 . Walker , Dep . Sup . Post and Telegraph Department , Empress of India Lodge , Woollliara , 17 O 1 .