Dublin Masonic Orphan Schools.

DUBLIN MASONIC ORPHAN SCHOOLS .

The Governors of the Masonic Orphan Boys' School of Ireland feel that in issuing their report for the year 188 9 they have to record their deep sense ot the progress vvhich has in various ways been vouchsafed to the Institution during the year . In the matter of education the results attained , not

merely at the annual School examination , but at the examinations conducted by the Board of Intermediate Education , show how sound has been the instruction imparted to our pupils , and how zealously and well the instructors of the boys have discharged their important duties .

The number of the pupils at present make a total of 60 , the full capacity of the new School premises , vvhich have been found most suitable , but they are still burdened with a building debt of about £ 500 . The Honorary Secretaries of both Schools have made a joint appeal to the Freemasons of the Irish Constitution

to clear off this small capital liability before the end of the current year , which will certainly be responded to as Irish Masons respond to all such calls . The health , too , of the pupils has been excellent , and it has been a matter of great thankfulness that

there has not been amongst the large number of inmates in the School any serious illness whatever , so much so that it was not found necessary upon any occasion during the year to make use of the Infirmary attached to the Institution .

The account of receipts and expenditure of the trustees for 1889 shows the income . £ 2105 os . 4 d ., and an expenditure of . £ 2069 3 s . id ., carrying a balance of £ 35 17 s . 3 d . to next account . All Governors , whether Life or Annual , are entitled to attend the monthly meetings of the Board at Richview , and are invited to do so .

Officers of the Institution—President , His Grace the Duke of Abereorn , M . W . G . M . ; Senior Vice-Patron , R . W . Shekleton , Q . C , D . G . M . ; and Hon . Secretary , Oliver Fry . Officers of the Institution—President , his Grace the Duke of Abereorn , M . W . G . M . ; Senior Vice-Patron ,

Robert W . Shekleton , Q . C , D . G . M . ; and Hon . Sec , Graves S . Eves . The Governors of the Masonic Female Orphan School of Ireland have thankfully to report that the Institution has been successfull y maintained , and its usefulness has been further extended during the year 1889 . The number of pupils on the

roll at the beginning of the year vvas 72 ; 10 vacancies occurred , and 14 candidates vvere admitted during the year , and on December 31 st , 188 9 , the number of resident pupils was 7 6 . Sixteen outgoing or former pupils received outfits , fees , or other assistance , and thus 92 orphans vvere benefited during 1889 .

The amount of the subscriptions and donations for 1889 was ^ 19 64 6 s . gd ., being , the largest since 18 7 6 , and that economy has continued to characterise the management of the Institution will be shown when we compare the total expenditure of 188 9—^ 24 62 13 s . id . for keeping 74 girls—with that of any of the

preceding 10 years . The annual income for the year , exclusive of the purchase-money of the Burlington-road property and legacies , amounted to £ 2890 12 s . 4 d . Looking carefully into these figures , we find that the general average is £ 26 15 s . for each orphan receiving

benefit . The average expenditure upon each of the outgoing and former pupils , for outfits , fees , travelling expenses , and other assistance , was £ g 6 s . 3 d . The expenditure for board , lodging , clothing , and education , with the maintenance of the premises and resident staff , for each pupil in the School throughout

the year vvas £ 27 13 s . The Governors believe that , as compared with the expenditure in other charitable and public institutions , this outlay is exceptionally small , and they are glad to believe that it affords a convincing proof of the excellence of the management .

The Girls' School is now completely equipped for the reception of 80 pupils . It is the absolute property of the Governors , and is free from debt . The income of the Charities during the past 10 years has steadily kept pace with their efficiency , and the Governors have every reason to feel grateful confidence in their future .

The educational progress of the pupils during the year has been , on the whole , satisfactory , and the answering at the annual School examinations vvas good . The Matron and Governesses have continued to deserve the gratitude and confidence of the Governors , and to promote the welfare of the children in their charge by their unwearied attention .

LADIES' NIGHT AT THE LODGE OF PERSEVERANCE , No . 1 743 . According to a custom which has prevailed and been highly appreciated in this lodge for some years , ladies were invited to share in its hospitality . The members , however , met at an early hour to carry out a tolerably

well-filled agenda of work before they enjoyed the company of the fair sex at the festive board . The meeting under notice took place at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Saturday , the 12 th inst ., when the W . M ., Bro . W . Smith , was supported by numerous

members and visitors . Lodge being opened , the minutes were read and confirmed . Ballot was unanimously taken in favour of Messrs . A . E . Leins and E . A . Pettit as candidates for initiation , and the father of the lodge , Bro . L . A . Leins , P . M ., Treas ., impressively

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initiated them into r reemasonry , the former gentleman being his son , and the W . M . kindly vacating the chair for the purpose . The by-laws were read , and the elections vvere proceeded with , and resulted as follows : Bros . C . J . Fox , W . M . ; L . A . Leins , P . M ., Treas . ( re-elected ) ; and Lane , Tyler ( re-elected ) . A Past Master ' s jewel

vvas unanimousl y voted to the W . M ., on the proposition of the Treasurer , in recognition of the efficient manner in vvhich he had presided during the year . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to join the ladies . An excellent banquet , served under the personal

supervision of Bro . A . Clemow , having been thoroughly enjoyed , a brief toast list was carried out , the speeches being interspersed vvith a selection of music rendered by Madame Isabel George , Miss Louie France , Bros . Packer , Robt . George Pritchard , and Sackville Evans . " The Health of the W . M . " was proposed by Bro .

KEARNEY , P . M ., who said that no words from him could commend that toast with greater force to their notice . He was quite sure they all appreciated their W . M ., for he had shown during his year that his heart was in his work . They had had a year of work which had been well and satisfactorily done . He could not

on the present occasion go into details , but he could assure those who vvere not members that the W . M ., Bro . Smith , was held in high esteem , having done everything he could to promote the interests of the lodge . Bro . W . SMITH , W . M ., returned sincere thanks for

the kind manner in which the toast had been proposed and received . Perhaps he mi ght say that his health might be somewhat better , but he had every hope of shortly being restored to the health he should wish to enjoy . He thought that the event of the evening should not suffer , as far as he was concerned , and he therefore

made an effort to attend , believing that the man who attended to the discharge of his duties came to no harm . It vvas that spirit that brought him there , otherwise he should have delivered his duties over to his esteemed P . M . and father of the lodge—Bro . Leins . Bro .

Kearney in proposing the toast had used some very kind remarks , for which he heartily thanked him . He would only say that what he had done in the past had been done sincerely and with great pleasure , and his efforts in the future would be carried out in the same

spirit . " The Initiates " vvas given in cordial terms by the W . M ., who said he had no . doubt that the ceremony had in both cases impressed the candidates . He heartily welcomed the son of Bro . Leins into the lodge , and trusted he would prove a worthy successor to his father .

Bros . PETTIT and LEINS responded . Bro . Fox , in response to the toast of " The W . M . elect , " said he felt considerably gratified at the feeling displayed in his unanimous election to the chair for the year ensuing . He trusted to have a successful year of office , and tbat when his term expired he should see a

gathering such as the present , lhey had only to look round to be convinced that all were enjoying themselves thoroughly . He should like to make one remark , vvhich was that those brethren who saw the grand work of Masonry who had not yet taken their wives and sisters to the Masonic Institutions should pay a visit to

the Girls School , where they would be highly gratified . He felt he must not take up their time on the present occasion , especially as modesty was one of his principal virtues . "The Ladies" was submitted by the WORSHIPFUL MASTER , and responded to by Bro . TIMME .

Dancing was then enjoyed to the excellent music of F . Bradsell's quadrille band , and the company separated at midnight , thoroughly well pleased at the evening ' s entertainment . The members present included Bros . W . Smith , W . M . ; C . J . Fox , S . W . ; C Salter , J . W . ; L . A . Leins , P . M ., Treas . ; C . E . Ferry , P . M ., Sec ; T .

Lovell , S . D . ; W . J . Squires , J . D . ; J . Hart , I . G . ; W . J . Wall , Stwd . ; F . Kearney , P . M . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . S . H . Nichols , 1714 : W . J . Cattle , 13 61 ; J . W . Birtcliffe , 2206 ; A . Burn , 72 ; J . W . Martindale , 1685 ; A . Schneider , 157 ; C Gammon , 704 ; W . Hacker , P . M . 1571 ; F . R . Kinkee , 1319 ; A . G . Pritchard , J . D . 9 ; W . W . Lee , 1897 ; and many others , including nearly 50 ladies .

Masonic Presentation At Weymouth.

MASONIC PRESENTATION AT WEYMOUTH .

The high esteem in which Bro . Zillwood Milledge is held by the members of the Fraternity , and their appreciation of his invaluable services to the Dorset Masonic Charity and the Craft generally , found expression on Friday night , when at a meeting of All Souls Lodge he was the recipient of his portrait , beautifully painted

in oils by Mr . T . Wallis . There were present on the occasion Bros . W . Smith , W . M . ; H . Jesty , S . W . ; W . B . Morgan , P . M ., acting J . W . ; J . Davies , P . M ., Chap . ; Reynolds , S . D . ; F . Hetley , J . D . ; J . E . Crickmay , I . G . ; J . T . Whetham , Org . ; Sir R . N . Howard , P . M ., P . J . G . D . England ; Z . Milledge , P . M .,

P . P . G . D . C ; A . Graham , P . M . ; T . R . Charles , P . M . ; T . Pritchard ; Baskett , P . M ., P . P . G . R . ; J . E . Stroud , P . P . G . S . of Wks . ; H . Bowring , J . H . Bowen , F . W . Padgett , R . C Bennett , E . Newman , S . W . ; H . A . Huxtable , Sec ; F . T . Maltby , Org . ; F .

Shackleton , Domville , and others . In the course of the evening , the WORSHIPFUL MASTER , in calling upon Bro . Sir R . Howard to make the presentation , bore testimony to Bro . Milledge ' s unfailing devotion to the lodge and the Craft .

Masonic Presentation At Weymouth.

Bro . SMITH said : The next business on the agenda is one of a very pleasing character , to make such slight recognition of the services vvhich Bro . Milledge had rendered to that lodge . We have long felt that he has devoted a great deal of time and attention to the duties and welfare of the lodge , and it was considered by

many brethren that some recognition of his services might not be out of place at this particular time . The matter vvas brought forward at the last lodge , and a Sub-Committee was formed for the purpose of arranging for the presentation . I will not now enter into any particulars as to Bro . Milledge ' s merits , but shall have

very great pleasure in asking Bro . Sir R . N . Howard , as the representative here of the Grand Lodge of England , to make the presentation . Bro . Sir . R . N . HOWARD said : Worshipful Master , officers , and brethren of the All Souls Lodge , —I thank the Worshipful Master for having g iven

me the honour and privilege of carrying out your wishes on this occasion . I do so thank him for more reasons than one , not only because I have been asked to make the presentation as one holding rank in the Grand Lodge of England , but also because I stand in the position of being one of the oldest members of

All Souls Lodge , whose memory carries him back for a number of years . I have been thrown in contact with the father of Bro . Milledge , and I do not think , if you will allow me to say so , there is a family who can boast a Masonic history as that of the Milledge family . I have taken pains to correct some facts vvith reference

to this family , which may be of interest to you . I had the pleasure of knowing Bro . James Milledge , the father of our Bro . Zillwood Milledge , for a number of years . He was initiated in All Souls Lodge in June , 1823 . He vvas very soon advanced to the positions of I . G ., Sec , and to the office of

J . W . in 1825 and S . W . in 1826 . I think the latter vvas the year ( if I mistake not ) in which the present lodge was built on the spot where it now stands , and , holding the position he did , Bro . James Milledge must have taken a very active part in building the lodge . He was made P . S . G . W . in 1842 , and he remained in

connection with this lodge until i 860 . That is a long Masonic history , and shows the interest which the father took in Masonic matters . Then there vvere two uncles of Bro . Milledge , viz ., Bros . W . D . Milledge and R . O . Milledge , also members of the lodge , and following them we find the son walking in the footsteps of his

sire . Our Bro . Zillwood Milledge was initiated into All Souls Lodge in 18 75 . I do not think I need go step by step into the various Masonic offices filled b y him in the All Souls Lodge , nor into the various provincial ranks conferred upon him for hard work and close attention paid in Masonic matters . I

personally owe him a debt of gratitude , because he has been at all times most willing to assist me in the lodge at Portland in vvhich I take particular interest . Whenever a Principal vvas wanted to take part in a ceremony , he was always ready to help in every way , and he has carried out the various Masonic duties

vvhich he has been called upon to perform with great ability . It is somewhat awkward to speak about a brother to his face , but he must take this expression of feeling as from one brother to another , and also as an expression of our goodwill towards him . When he became W . M . of the lodge , he vvas fortunate in having

good officers , and with them he turned his attention to altering and beautifying the lodge . In acknowledging the gift , Bro . MILLEDGE said : To say that the presentation just made takes me by surprise would be untrue , because in the notice calling me to the lodge the fact that a presentation would be made

to me vvas stated ; but 1 can , and do say , I am deeply grateful for the kindness which prompted the action . I am in no way worthy so great a distinction as this confers on me . As you all know my love of Masonry in general is great , my love of Masonry in All Souls Lodge is greater . Ever since I was initiated , in 18 75 ,

my best attention has been given in order to endeavour to perfect myself in the ritual of the lodge , and to get an intelligent conception of the sublimity of the teachings of the Craft , wrapt up as they are in symbols and metaphors . 1 suppose , brethren , it is because I have partially succeeded in this endeavour

that you wish to show your appreciation of it , and of the fact that the internal arrangements ot this beat . tiful Masonic Temple were perfected during my second Mastership in 1888 , and that the practical expression of your kindly feeling is contained in this excellent portrait , which I most gladly accept , and think it most

suitable that I should receive it at the hands of Bro . Sir R . N . Howard , the senior member of the lodge , and the brother who . most kindly proposed me for initiation , and through whom I duly appreciate the honour done me . I thank you , brethren , ior giving me this tangible proof of your regard , and you , Bro . Sir R . N . Howard ,

for so kindly attending and presenting it . I ask that the picture may be allowed to hang on the walls of my mother lodge , and I cannot sit down without thanking those who have specially attended lodge to-ni ght in order to do me honour . Brethren , I thank you . A resolution was passed accepting the portrait .

Bro . Alderman T . Eccleston Gibb , L . C . C ., has obtained leave of absence from _ t . Pancras Vestry , of whicli he is clerk , for a journey to South America for the benefit of his health . Prince and Princess Christian , with Princesses Victoria

and Louise of Schlesvvig-Holstein , arrived at Cumberland Lodge from Wiesbaden on Saturday last . Her Royal Highness is in greatly improved health , and in honour of her return the Corporation banner of Windsor was flying from the Guildhall , and many of the houses vvere decorated .