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branches of education for which they were awarded , and the names of the pupils who obtained them , as awarded on report by Rev . J ohn Bell , Examiner appointed by the Syndicate of the University of Cambridge : — FIRST CLASS . —First Prize , Value 21 s . each :

—Classics , G . Shaw ; Mathematics , L . Smith ; Modern Languages , E . P . Bowles ; English , J . Andrews ; Scripture , IT . H . Nicholson . Second Prize , Value . 1 <; s . each -. —Classics , J . Axon ; Mathematics , M . R . Warner ; English , IS . P . Bowles .

SECOND CLASS . —Value ios . Gd . each :-Classics , F . Harvey ; Mathematics , A . F . Watkins ; Modern Languages , R . Bryant , W . 11 . Parker ; English , E . G . L . Sweet . THIRD CLASS . —Value ios . 6 d . each ;—Classics , W . A . Haskins ; Arithmetic , R . Bryant ; English , G . E . Croydon .

FOURTH CLASS . —Value 7 s . 6 d . each : — Arithmetic , J . E . Coulthurst ; English , A . E . G . Hibberd ; Latin , W . A . Davenport . FIFTH CLASS . —Value 5 s . : —General Proficiency , 1 , F . C . Gates ; General Proficiency , 2 ,

A . E . Rowlstone . Good Conduct Silver Medal , Presented at the Festival , March , 1874 , H . H . Nicholson . Efficiency as Monitor—Value 21 s ., H . H . Nicholson .

SPECIAL PRIZES : PRESENTED BT PRIVATE DONORS . By Bro . Edward Cox , V . P ., Canonbury Gold Medal , £ 4 4 s . Presented at the Festival , March , 1874 , E . P . Bowles .

By Mr . H . C . Sy lvesler , Drawing , ( value ios . 6 d . each ) ; Freehand , W . R . Parker ; Painting , L . Smith ; Shading , J . Axon ; Architecture , A . A . Nash ; Mechanical Drawing , G . Shaw ; Model , J . A . M . Barnes . By Bro . Capt . Wordsworth , Value 42 s .,

Elocution , awarded to Roberts . By the Secretary ( value ios . 6 d . each ) , for personal cleanliness : —Christmas , 1873 , M . Birks ; Midsummer , 1874 , A . A . Nash . By Miss Hall , Matron , for general utility , J . Andrews , W . Fabian .

Presented by the House Committee , ( First Prize , value 2 is . each , Second Prize , value 10 s . 6 d . each ) : Writing , J . A . M . Barnes , A . A . Nash j Dictation , G . Shaw , IS . P . Bowles ; History , J . Andrews , W . Beaumont ; Special Prize given by Mr . Lees ( 2 nd Master ) E .

Wallbridge ; Geography and Mapping , J . A . M . Barnes , J . Andrews ; General attention to Studies , IS . Varden , W . R . Parker ; Mental Arithmetic , L . Smith , E . | P . Bowles ; Proficiency in Drill , N . Carter , E . P . Bowles . Bro . V . Binckes , Secretary , at the

commencement of the proceedings , after referring to the many previous annual presentations , stated to the chairman that for the progress , not only of the prize-winners , but the other pupils , had made in their studies , it appeared to him there was a bright prospect in store for them . Annually , he and other friends of the Institution hailed this

assemblage with a very large amount of satisfaction , and always with pleasure , as nothing was more agreeable than to distribute rewards for hard work well done . Colonel Burdett , as he presented the different prizes , accompanied the presentations with

many kindly observations , remarking on the energy which was displayed by the pupils in the pursuit of their studies , as evinced by the branch of education in which each had excelled . The ceremony lasted a little over two hours , and at its conclusion a vote of thanks to Colonel

Burdett was moved by Bro . B . Head , who said it was a peculiar pleasure to him to have to perform that duty as he had had the privilege of knowing Col . Burdett for some years . Bro . J . J . Chancellor , in seconding the proposition , added that the Chairman was at all

times ready to render any service in his power to this as well as to other Masonic Institutions . The motion having been carried with much cheering . Col . Burdett said I assure you I am very

much pleased with what I have seen to-day , but I must first of ali thank you for the kind manner in which you have carried the vote of thanks to myself . At the same I thank you for the forbearance with which you have witnessed a \ y

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shortcomings , which I am afraid have been very considerable . Yon may say I have not had much experience in this branch of business , but I hold that when any one feels an interest in what he undertakes , it gives him some little title to the kind consideration of his friends . 1 am greatly pleased that what I have done has been

satisfactory to those who have witnessed our proceedings . With the general arrangements of the school 1 have to express the greatest gratification . The boys are a credit to every one who is placed in authority here , not only for the progress they have shewn that they have made in their education , but from their healthy , cleanly , and manly

appearance . A vote of thanks was passed to Madame Thaddeus Wells , ; on the motion of Bro . Rosenthal , seconded by Bro W . Pass . Bro . Raynham W . Stewart proposed a vote of thanks to the Head Master which was also

seconded aud carried unanimously . The Rev . Penott , in returning thanks , said that a principle on which he held tuition should be conducted was that the tutor should win the hearts ot his pupils and generally speaking , education conducted on that principal was the most successful . He then referred to the very

short time that the pupils had had to prepar for the exhibition of that day , and congratutlated them on having archicved such success . The company then adjourned to cold collation in the dining hall , and afterwards engaged in the out door sports which were on the programme , winding up with the usual ball inside the

building . The party separated about eleven o ' clock thoroughly satisfied with the entertainment . The following is the programme of songs , recitations , & c . •—Song , " Blue Bells of Scotland , " Pupils .

Scene , " Merchant of Venice , " Duke , Warner ; Shylock , Barnes ; Portia , Bowles ; Antonio , Smith ; Bassanio , Hawes , F . ; Gratiano , Ladd ; Nerissa , Jones , J . M . Song , Partant pour la Syrie , Pupils . Recitation , English , Home , Nicholson ,

Recitation , French , Le Misanthrope , Smith and Axon . Song , Madame Thaddeus Wells . German War Song , Die Wacht am Rhein , Pupils . Recitation , German , Das Lied von der Glocke ,

Bow les , Warner , Barnes . Song , Latin , Dulce Doniiim ( Winchester Song ) , Pupils . Recitation , Latin , Pro Lege Manilia , Varden . Recitation , English , Henry VIII ., Act I ., Sc . 2 , Wolsey ' s Fall . Jones , J . M .

Glee , March of the Men of Harlech , Pupils . Recitation , English , Adam ' s Morning Hymn , Parker . Song , The Hardy Norseman , Pupils . Recitation , English , The Little Philosopher , Roberts .

Song , Madame Thaddeus Wells . Recitation , English , Little Jim , Whalley and Hodge . Recitation English , Home for the Holidays . Davenport , W . Anthem , God save the Queen , Organ and Pupils .

I THE MARCHIONESS OV RIPON ' S FANCY DRESS BALL . —On Monday the Marchioness of Ripon gave a costume ball at the family mansion in Carlton-gardens , when a brilliant and

distinguished company graced her ladyship ' s salons . The principal apartments were thrown open on tlie occasion ; the saloon , lighted by three crystal

chandeliers and girandoles , being selected for the ball-room . The boudoir adjoining the ballroom was appropriated for light refreshments , and with the ball-room communicated with the

conservatory , which formed a pleasant retreat from the ball-room . An adjoining drawingroom , where the fancy quadrilles assembled in the early part of the ball , was also arranged for dancing .

The Faithful Breast.

THE FAITHFUL BREAST .

BY JH ARRY C . BLOUNT . The world around , where ' er we turn , Presents so much to view Of true and false , ' tis hard to discern

That which is false from true ; In man so intermix'd we find These adverse qualities , Some faithful test should mark the line Where the distinction lies .

Have you a friend ? lo him be true—True lo yourself , beside—In all that he may trust to you , Should he in you confide .

Have yon a brother ! Faithful be—Think of the mvstie tie That binds the heart in Masonry — Think of Fidelity .

No one can prize as Masons do The man of merit , worth ; The man that ' s faithful and that ' s true , The proudest boast of earth ;

For in the temple ' s sacred walls The heart is taught to dare , And answer faithfully the call ; That test all one can bear .

But we look about us , see So much that ' s empty show , We might , perhaps , too thoughtlessly Declare that all is so ;

But true men , jewels hid from eyes , Deep down in treasured mine , When brought to light , we recognize How faultlessly they shine .

The greatest monuments of yore Have bowed their heads to time , Their places now know them no more Or but exist in rhyme ;

But Masonry , we may proclaim , Has borne severest test , And yet preserves her wealth the same Secure in faithful breast .

No wonder , then , we so much prize The man possess'd of worth , And will his merit recognize , Though humble be his birth ,

For ' tis with sucli we must commit 1 hese riches more than gold , For worth alone can make one fit , Her mystic treasures hold .

You say unworthy men have crept E ' en to our temple ' s shrine ? 'Tis true ; but such have never kept Masonic lore . Incline .

Your ear , and let me whisper you : When such an one you see , Know that he is no Mason true , Nor one , at all , can be .

The Master has prescribed for all His righteous law—His will—And we must answer at His call , Our destiny fulfil ;

And when we ' re called upon to show , E ' en by severest test , We ' ve kept the word , —the sign we know , That proves a faithful breast .

KOYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS . — Our readers will be glad to learn that some very charming photos of groups at the summer fete

of this institution , on Wednesday , at Wood Green , where taken by Bro . Haig h ( Herbert , Watkins and Haigh , of Regent-street ) , and wiH shortly be published .