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The Masonic Female Orphan School, Dublin.
white fruit—of our work , and we ask you to endorse and adopt the labour that we have beeu at . I hope we shall have all your approvals in this work . I know you will give it to the Ladies' Committee , and all the other committees ; and if I have trespassed on you too long—( cries of"No" )— -I humbly ask you to
pardon me , for when the heart is full I cannot cease speaking ; and if any of you go away thinking , perhaps , not quite so badly of our Order and its doings as you may have done when you came here , I shall be amply repaid ( applause ) . The resolution was put and carried unanimously .
Major-General the Rig ht Hon . F . P . Dunne , Provincial Grand Master of the Midland Counties , who was warmly received , moved the second resolution as follows : — " That the thanks of the Brethren of the Masonic Order in Ireland are eminently due to the Most
AVorshipful the Grand Master , his Grace the Duke of Leinster , for the liberal and munificent support he has for upwards of fifty years rendered to the Masonic Female Orphan School , and the deep interest he has invariably evinced for the welfare and advancement of those who are sheltered within its walls . "
( Applause . ) There was no man throughout Ireland who was more beloved or more appreciated by the brethren , because they all knew his worth , not only as a Mason , but as an Irishman . Mr . Plunket had told them so many of the secrets permitted to bo told that he could not go further . However , he would ask to
detain them for a few minutes to reflect upon what the Grand Master presided over . He believed there was no society in existence—and they were spread all over the world—which eschewed politics so much as the Masonic ( hear , hear . ) They neither meddled in politics or relig ion . No matter what a man's religion was , they
asked him not—they but asked him was he a man and a brother . ( Applause . ) - They looked merely to his social qualities , and minded not what wero his politics . They all met on the square , and entertained only those sentiments that became Christians and men . ( Hear , hear . ) Benevolence and charity were the
characteristics they aimed at . They might not attain them , but they were worthy of any body of men to try and attain . ( Hear , hear . ) Their principles were always tho same , and he hoped they would always animate the human heart . ( Hear , hear . ) The Rev . Henry AVestby , Past Grand Chaplain ,
said : —AVith the most unbounded pleasure I rise to second the resolution so ably proposed by my Brother General Dunne , and although I wish much this duty had devolved upon a more eloquent advocate , yet still I will yield to no brother in the Order in my anxiety of offeriinr our most sincere and heartfelt thanks to
our illustrious Grand Master , his Grace tho Duke ot Leinster ( applause ) . For fifty-six years the noble duko has presided over this ancient Order with the most fond and paternal affection , and in no instance has he ever failed , when required , in giving his sound and wholesome advice , or has his hand or heart been
ever shortened m giving a ready and munificent response to all deserving cases ( applause ) . He has been an annual subscriber of £ 50 , from the date of his installation as Grand Master in the year 1813 to the present , to the Masonic Female Orphan School ( hear , hear ) . Long may he Vive and reign over us , as , under
his auspices Masonry must go on and prosper ( cheers ) . Indeed , it is quite unnecessary for me to say anything more upon the merits aud actions of one who is so well known and affectionately loved . It would be the attempt of a poor artist to paint the lily or gild refined gold . It is now twenty-six years since I had the
honour of being elected a Mason , and the only regret I have is that I did not join it earlier in life , lor 1 am convinced from its philanthrophy and benevolence I would now be a better man and a more worth y brother . However , from my very first introduction into the Order it has ever been my most anxious study
to advance the cause of charity , and my very first effort was to raise this Orphan School , which had then been long established , to a position that would do credit and add lustre to this Order . At the time I speak of it was in a very poor position—tho house situated in an unhealthy and obscure locality , the
inmates consisting of from seven to cloven , were badly educated , miserably clad , and not sufficiently provided for . Accordingly , in the year 1810 a resolution was come to by the Order , ably supported and countenanced b y his Grace , that an effort should be made to place it in the position of
what a Masonic orphanage ought to be ( hear , hear ) . Accordingly we procured ground in Burlington-place , and in less than a year we had the satisfaction of opening our present establishment , without owing one farthing , for the accommodation of 24 orphans ; aud since that , wc have gone on and prospered , and have now the pleasure of introducing to this vast assembly
08 orphans , who are second to none in the kingdom ; nnd I am happy to say had wc space to add to our building , we have ample space and willing hearts to still further increase our accommodation for the innumerable and deserving applications that are made to us . But 1 am sure before long , from the pains taking exertions of tho members of the board and the zealous co-operation of the various committees , such
The Masonic Female Orphan School, Dublin.
plans will be suggested as will meet all the requirements necessary for an increased number of inmates . I do , therefore , most heartily congratulate the Order upon such a gathering as we have here to-night in honor of the Masonic Female Orphan School . To his Grace , to the board , and to the several committees
our most cordial thanks are due ; but more especially to the Ladies' Committee , without whose countenance aud aid no institution could flourish or prosper ( applause ) . To our able and intelligent matron , Mrs . Noble , much praise is due ( applause ) . To our able and intelligent hon . secretary , Brother La
Touchewere he not present I would say much move for his energy and zeal—and for our assistant secretary , Brother Oldham , although he is present , I must say all our success is due to him ; for I know not where can be found a more untiring energetic , and indefatigable Mason ( cheers ) . And now , my brethren ,
bear with me for a few moments longer while it is with pleasurable delight I bring before your notice another golden link that has been added to the adamantine chain of Masonry . I have now the gratification of announcing that a Masonic Orphan Boys' School is established , and that through tha
fraternal kindness of the committee who have the arrangements of this most interesting meeting , I am privileged to introduce to you these five intelligent and deserving orphans as the first instalment of our undertaking ; and although the movement in this very much needed appendage to our Order has been two
years in existence , yet still I am proud to inform you that , headed by the munificent contribution of our noble Duke , funds sufficient have flowed in upon us as enabled us to elect these five boys last January ; and I have the further satisfaction of stating that in September next another election will take place , and that
we have the most sanguine hopes that in the first month of the year 1870 another election will take place for more candidates . ( Applause . ) I trust , whoever may be spared to witness our next annual distribution , will see a much larger number of both male and female orphans maintained , educated , and clothed by the
Order of Free and Accepted Masons in Ireland ; which fact alone will , I think , bo a sufficient proof that we are not such a selfish , rebellious , treasonable , and uncharitable society as some people would lead the world to suppose . The plan that the committee of the Masonic Boys' School have adopted for the
present is , that , until a sufficient fund is invested for either the building or renting a suitable orphanage for the accommodation of at least forty boys , those orphans entrusted to our care should bo educated , maintained , and clothed in some of the public schools in Ireland ; and most fortunate , indeed , have we been
in tho present instance in selecting the Santry Endowed Training School of the Incorporated Society , as from its proximity to Dublin , and the many special advantages it affords to its scholars , under the able and efficient nianagementof its principal , DoctorEngledow , we have no doubt but that our boys will be brought
up with tho most industrious habits , and will eventually become useful members of society , an enduring ornament to Masonry , and an everlasting source ol gratification to the subscribers of the institution . I have lately visited the north of Ireland , accompanied by my respected and zealous brother , Captain Harte ,
and having brought before our brethren there the claims of both our schools ; and I havo no hesitation in saying , from the willing response we met with from these truly good and loyal brethren , together with tho lively anxiety exhibited from all parts of the
Kingdoms this glorious movement will be crowned with the most brilliant success , and prove a credit to the ancient and honorablo Society of Free and Accepted Masons ( cheers ) . The resolution was passed with acclamation . His Grace the Duke of Leinster said he had to
thank the meeting for the cordial thauks voted to him . So long as God spared him , and they elected him , he would always cheerfully discharge his duty ( hear , hear ) . A selection of vocal music was then performed by the members of the Glee and Madrigal Union .
assisted by Miss Mayne Moore , a former pupil of the school—the \ V . the Grand Organist , Bro . Quin , presiding at the pianoforte . The following programme was admirably rendered : — Quintet . " Blow , Gentle Gales " ( Bishop)—Miss Moore , Miss Fennell , Mr , Peele , Mr . Smith , and Mr .
Kelly . Orpheus quartet . "Spring ' s Delights ' ( Muller ) — Messrs . Hemsley , Peele , Smith , aud Kelly . Song , " The Love of Years , " first time of performance ( Francis Quin , Grand Organist )—Miss Fennell . Glee , " Foresters , Sound the Horn " ( Bishop ) . Song , Miss Mayne Moore . Humourous quartet , " The Danco " ( Otto ) — Messrs . Hemsley ,
Peele , Smith , and Kelly . Quintet , "Now , by Day ' s Retiring Lamp" ( Bishop ) . Every item was sung in a highly creditable manner , and elicited loud applause . A procession was then re-formed , and conducted the Grand Master to the dais in the Graud Hall ; the officers of the several lodges , on reaching the dais , falling back right and left , forming an avenue through which the pupils were conducted to the
The Masonic Female Orphan School, Dublin.
Grand Master , who then presented to them the several prizes and certificates awarded at the recent examinations , as follows : — FOURTH CLASS . — Ellen Dalton , second in Scripture . Emily Christian , second in grammar . Kate Godbey , second in geography . Mary Armstrong , second in arithmetic and first in writing . Phoebe Shegog , third in Scripture , third in
history , second in spelling . Jane Dunbar , second in writing , first in work . Grace Harte , third iu Scripture , first in history , first in geography , first in arithmetic . Mary M'Neil , second in history , first in grammar , first in spelling . TIIIUD CLASS . —Mary Barnett , second iu grammar , second in spelling , first in Scripture , history , geography , and arithmetic . Felicia Browne , second in geography first in
grammar , first in writing . Bessie Sargent , second in history , second in arithmetic , first iu work . Maude White , second in Scripture , first hi spelling . SECOND CLASS . —Arabella Brett , second in geography , second in work , first in arithmetic , first in writing . Louisa Bradshaw , second in grammar , first in Scripture , first in geography . . > : ary White , first in arithmetic , first in music .
Jane Sliortt , second in spelling . Annie Bell , second in French , first in Scripture , first in work . Lizzie Stuart , second in Scripture , second in writing , first in liistoiy , first in geography , first in work . Georgina Boyd , second in history , second in arithmetic , first in grammar , spelling , and French . FinsT CLASS . —Ellen Shields , second in arithmetic , second in spelling , first in Scripture . Georgina Sliortt , second in
writing , first in work . Lizzie Seymour , second in Scripture , second in history , first in music . Minnie Cliamney , second in spelling , second in French , first in history , first in music ( theory ) . Alice Boyd , first in writing , first , in work , first in theory of music . Emily Fox , second in geography , second in writing , second in Scripture , first iu theory of music , first in work . Kate Herbert , second in grammar , second in
geography , first in arithmetic , spelling , music , and French . Emilic Thornton , second in Scripture , ' second in work , first in geography , writing , and music , liosc Mossop , second in work , first in Scripture , grammar , geography , arithmetic , music ( theory ); and a special prize for good conduct during the past year , awarded by the almost unanimous vote of her school fellows , and with the entire approval of the matron and teachers of the school .
The Itoscommoii Masonic Lodge , Xo . 248 , having , with the permission of the Board of Governors , founded a prize of £ 3 annually for ever for tho benefit of the children of the school , to be awarded to the best answerer in a special course of subjects , and to bo denominated "The Ffemiell Prize , " an examination for this prize took place , which was conducted by the ltev . George Salmon , D . D ., Hegius
Professor of Divinity , T . C . D . ; the Hev . Professor Galbraitli , T . C . D . ; the ltev . . lames Ilicc , the ltev . Kichard il . De Burgh , and Professor Wilkinson , Church Education Society , and the prize was awarded to Minnie Cliamney , who was then called up , and received a handsome certificate , the amount of the prize being lodged to her credit in the Post-office Savings ' Bank , to be given to her when leaving the institution .
TJio proceedings did not terminate until a- late hour , and a most enjoyable evening was evidentl y spent . —Saunders ' s News Letter , April 19 .
GRAND STEWARDS' LODGE . —This Lodge met and had its banquet on Wednesday evening , under tho presidency of Br . Henry Norman , AV . M ., when two members were elected—Br . Saunders , of No . 1 , President of the Board of Grand Stewards , and Br . Frank
Richardson , AA . M ., of No . 11 and G . S . The Lodge is composed of present and past Grand Stewards , and has no power to initiate , pass , or raise . The Lodge now consists of 21 members , and for the information of those brethren who arc entitled to join the Lodge , wo
mention that the joining fee is one guinea , including the registration fee in Grand Lodge books , and two guineas per annum subscription , which includes the four shillings to the fund of benevolence . There are four banquets annually , to each of which the brethren partaking of the banquet slightly contribute .
There are in Massachusetts about 700 coloured Freemasons , who have seven flourishing lodges in existence . They have never been acknowledged or recognised by the white Freemasons of Massachusetts , and
have for a long time been trying to secure what they term their rights . The Masonic publications are discussing the subject , aud so is the Grand Lodge ( white , ) of Massachusetts .
By advertisement iu another column it will be seen that a grand vocal and instrumental concert will take place at the Beaumont Institution , on AVodnesday , the 28 th instant , for the benefit of the veteran , Br . Isaac Saqui , and for which we cordiall y and
heartily hopo that he may have a bumper , he having for a great number of years been preceptor to several lodges of instruction , more particularly in the cast of of London , where his urbanity of manner and perseverance in endeavouring to promulgate the working
of Freemasonry for tho benefit of those seeking instruction have gained him the good wishes of all . Several eminent artistes have , in the most kind manner , oflered their assistance . It is honed the brethren will render him the support he so richly deserves .
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The Masonic Female Orphan School, Dublin.
white fruit—of our work , and we ask you to endorse and adopt the labour that we have beeu at . I hope we shall have all your approvals in this work . I know you will give it to the Ladies' Committee , and all the other committees ; and if I have trespassed on you too long—( cries of"No" )— -I humbly ask you to
pardon me , for when the heart is full I cannot cease speaking ; and if any of you go away thinking , perhaps , not quite so badly of our Order and its doings as you may have done when you came here , I shall be amply repaid ( applause ) . The resolution was put and carried unanimously .
Major-General the Rig ht Hon . F . P . Dunne , Provincial Grand Master of the Midland Counties , who was warmly received , moved the second resolution as follows : — " That the thanks of the Brethren of the Masonic Order in Ireland are eminently due to the Most
AVorshipful the Grand Master , his Grace the Duke of Leinster , for the liberal and munificent support he has for upwards of fifty years rendered to the Masonic Female Orphan School , and the deep interest he has invariably evinced for the welfare and advancement of those who are sheltered within its walls . "
( Applause . ) There was no man throughout Ireland who was more beloved or more appreciated by the brethren , because they all knew his worth , not only as a Mason , but as an Irishman . Mr . Plunket had told them so many of the secrets permitted to bo told that he could not go further . However , he would ask to
detain them for a few minutes to reflect upon what the Grand Master presided over . He believed there was no society in existence—and they were spread all over the world—which eschewed politics so much as the Masonic ( hear , hear . ) They neither meddled in politics or relig ion . No matter what a man's religion was , they
asked him not—they but asked him was he a man and a brother . ( Applause . ) - They looked merely to his social qualities , and minded not what wero his politics . They all met on the square , and entertained only those sentiments that became Christians and men . ( Hear , hear . ) Benevolence and charity were the
characteristics they aimed at . They might not attain them , but they were worthy of any body of men to try and attain . ( Hear , hear . ) Their principles were always tho same , and he hoped they would always animate the human heart . ( Hear , hear . ) The Rev . Henry AVestby , Past Grand Chaplain ,
said : —AVith the most unbounded pleasure I rise to second the resolution so ably proposed by my Brother General Dunne , and although I wish much this duty had devolved upon a more eloquent advocate , yet still I will yield to no brother in the Order in my anxiety of offeriinr our most sincere and heartfelt thanks to
our illustrious Grand Master , his Grace tho Duke ot Leinster ( applause ) . For fifty-six years the noble duko has presided over this ancient Order with the most fond and paternal affection , and in no instance has he ever failed , when required , in giving his sound and wholesome advice , or has his hand or heart been
ever shortened m giving a ready and munificent response to all deserving cases ( applause ) . He has been an annual subscriber of £ 50 , from the date of his installation as Grand Master in the year 1813 to the present , to the Masonic Female Orphan School ( hear , hear ) . Long may he Vive and reign over us , as , under
his auspices Masonry must go on and prosper ( cheers ) . Indeed , it is quite unnecessary for me to say anything more upon the merits aud actions of one who is so well known and affectionately loved . It would be the attempt of a poor artist to paint the lily or gild refined gold . It is now twenty-six years since I had the
honour of being elected a Mason , and the only regret I have is that I did not join it earlier in life , lor 1 am convinced from its philanthrophy and benevolence I would now be a better man and a more worth y brother . However , from my very first introduction into the Order it has ever been my most anxious study
to advance the cause of charity , and my very first effort was to raise this Orphan School , which had then been long established , to a position that would do credit and add lustre to this Order . At the time I speak of it was in a very poor position—tho house situated in an unhealthy and obscure locality , the
inmates consisting of from seven to cloven , were badly educated , miserably clad , and not sufficiently provided for . Accordingly , in the year 1810 a resolution was come to by the Order , ably supported and countenanced b y his Grace , that an effort should be made to place it in the position of
what a Masonic orphanage ought to be ( hear , hear ) . Accordingly we procured ground in Burlington-place , and in less than a year we had the satisfaction of opening our present establishment , without owing one farthing , for the accommodation of 24 orphans ; aud since that , wc have gone on and prospered , and have now the pleasure of introducing to this vast assembly
08 orphans , who are second to none in the kingdom ; nnd I am happy to say had wc space to add to our building , we have ample space and willing hearts to still further increase our accommodation for the innumerable and deserving applications that are made to us . But 1 am sure before long , from the pains taking exertions of tho members of the board and the zealous co-operation of the various committees , such
The Masonic Female Orphan School, Dublin.
plans will be suggested as will meet all the requirements necessary for an increased number of inmates . I do , therefore , most heartily congratulate the Order upon such a gathering as we have here to-night in honor of the Masonic Female Orphan School . To his Grace , to the board , and to the several committees
our most cordial thanks are due ; but more especially to the Ladies' Committee , without whose countenance aud aid no institution could flourish or prosper ( applause ) . To our able and intelligent matron , Mrs . Noble , much praise is due ( applause ) . To our able and intelligent hon . secretary , Brother La
Touchewere he not present I would say much move for his energy and zeal—and for our assistant secretary , Brother Oldham , although he is present , I must say all our success is due to him ; for I know not where can be found a more untiring energetic , and indefatigable Mason ( cheers ) . And now , my brethren ,
bear with me for a few moments longer while it is with pleasurable delight I bring before your notice another golden link that has been added to the adamantine chain of Masonry . I have now the gratification of announcing that a Masonic Orphan Boys' School is established , and that through tha
fraternal kindness of the committee who have the arrangements of this most interesting meeting , I am privileged to introduce to you these five intelligent and deserving orphans as the first instalment of our undertaking ; and although the movement in this very much needed appendage to our Order has been two
years in existence , yet still I am proud to inform you that , headed by the munificent contribution of our noble Duke , funds sufficient have flowed in upon us as enabled us to elect these five boys last January ; and I have the further satisfaction of stating that in September next another election will take place , and that
we have the most sanguine hopes that in the first month of the year 1870 another election will take place for more candidates . ( Applause . ) I trust , whoever may be spared to witness our next annual distribution , will see a much larger number of both male and female orphans maintained , educated , and clothed by the
Order of Free and Accepted Masons in Ireland ; which fact alone will , I think , bo a sufficient proof that we are not such a selfish , rebellious , treasonable , and uncharitable society as some people would lead the world to suppose . The plan that the committee of the Masonic Boys' School have adopted for the
present is , that , until a sufficient fund is invested for either the building or renting a suitable orphanage for the accommodation of at least forty boys , those orphans entrusted to our care should bo educated , maintained , and clothed in some of the public schools in Ireland ; and most fortunate , indeed , have we been
in tho present instance in selecting the Santry Endowed Training School of the Incorporated Society , as from its proximity to Dublin , and the many special advantages it affords to its scholars , under the able and efficient nianagementof its principal , DoctorEngledow , we have no doubt but that our boys will be brought
up with tho most industrious habits , and will eventually become useful members of society , an enduring ornament to Masonry , and an everlasting source ol gratification to the subscribers of the institution . I have lately visited the north of Ireland , accompanied by my respected and zealous brother , Captain Harte ,
and having brought before our brethren there the claims of both our schools ; and I havo no hesitation in saying , from the willing response we met with from these truly good and loyal brethren , together with tho lively anxiety exhibited from all parts of the
Kingdoms this glorious movement will be crowned with the most brilliant success , and prove a credit to the ancient and honorablo Society of Free and Accepted Masons ( cheers ) . The resolution was passed with acclamation . His Grace the Duke of Leinster said he had to
thank the meeting for the cordial thauks voted to him . So long as God spared him , and they elected him , he would always cheerfully discharge his duty ( hear , hear ) . A selection of vocal music was then performed by the members of the Glee and Madrigal Union .
assisted by Miss Mayne Moore , a former pupil of the school—the \ V . the Grand Organist , Bro . Quin , presiding at the pianoforte . The following programme was admirably rendered : — Quintet . " Blow , Gentle Gales " ( Bishop)—Miss Moore , Miss Fennell , Mr , Peele , Mr . Smith , and Mr .
Kelly . Orpheus quartet . "Spring ' s Delights ' ( Muller ) — Messrs . Hemsley , Peele , Smith , aud Kelly . Song , " The Love of Years , " first time of performance ( Francis Quin , Grand Organist )—Miss Fennell . Glee , " Foresters , Sound the Horn " ( Bishop ) . Song , Miss Mayne Moore . Humourous quartet , " The Danco " ( Otto ) — Messrs . Hemsley ,
Peele , Smith , and Kelly . Quintet , "Now , by Day ' s Retiring Lamp" ( Bishop ) . Every item was sung in a highly creditable manner , and elicited loud applause . A procession was then re-formed , and conducted the Grand Master to the dais in the Graud Hall ; the officers of the several lodges , on reaching the dais , falling back right and left , forming an avenue through which the pupils were conducted to the
The Masonic Female Orphan School, Dublin.
Grand Master , who then presented to them the several prizes and certificates awarded at the recent examinations , as follows : — FOURTH CLASS . — Ellen Dalton , second in Scripture . Emily Christian , second in grammar . Kate Godbey , second in geography . Mary Armstrong , second in arithmetic and first in writing . Phoebe Shegog , third in Scripture , third in
history , second in spelling . Jane Dunbar , second in writing , first in work . Grace Harte , third iu Scripture , first in history , first in geography , first in arithmetic . Mary M'Neil , second in history , first in grammar , first in spelling . TIIIUD CLASS . —Mary Barnett , second iu grammar , second in spelling , first in Scripture , history , geography , and arithmetic . Felicia Browne , second in geography first in
grammar , first in writing . Bessie Sargent , second in history , second in arithmetic , first iu work . Maude White , second in Scripture , first hi spelling . SECOND CLASS . —Arabella Brett , second in geography , second in work , first in arithmetic , first in writing . Louisa Bradshaw , second in grammar , first in Scripture , first in geography . . > : ary White , first in arithmetic , first in music .
Jane Sliortt , second in spelling . Annie Bell , second in French , first in Scripture , first in work . Lizzie Stuart , second in Scripture , second in writing , first in liistoiy , first in geography , first in work . Georgina Boyd , second in history , second in arithmetic , first in grammar , spelling , and French . FinsT CLASS . —Ellen Shields , second in arithmetic , second in spelling , first in Scripture . Georgina Sliortt , second in
writing , first in work . Lizzie Seymour , second in Scripture , second in history , first in music . Minnie Cliamney , second in spelling , second in French , first in history , first in music ( theory ) . Alice Boyd , first in writing , first , in work , first in theory of music . Emily Fox , second in geography , second in writing , second in Scripture , first iu theory of music , first in work . Kate Herbert , second in grammar , second in
geography , first in arithmetic , spelling , music , and French . Emilic Thornton , second in Scripture , ' second in work , first in geography , writing , and music , liosc Mossop , second in work , first in Scripture , grammar , geography , arithmetic , music ( theory ); and a special prize for good conduct during the past year , awarded by the almost unanimous vote of her school fellows , and with the entire approval of the matron and teachers of the school .
The Itoscommoii Masonic Lodge , Xo . 248 , having , with the permission of the Board of Governors , founded a prize of £ 3 annually for ever for tho benefit of the children of the school , to be awarded to the best answerer in a special course of subjects , and to bo denominated "The Ffemiell Prize , " an examination for this prize took place , which was conducted by the ltev . George Salmon , D . D ., Hegius
Professor of Divinity , T . C . D . ; the Hev . Professor Galbraitli , T . C . D . ; the ltev . . lames Ilicc , the ltev . Kichard il . De Burgh , and Professor Wilkinson , Church Education Society , and the prize was awarded to Minnie Cliamney , who was then called up , and received a handsome certificate , the amount of the prize being lodged to her credit in the Post-office Savings ' Bank , to be given to her when leaving the institution .
TJio proceedings did not terminate until a- late hour , and a most enjoyable evening was evidentl y spent . —Saunders ' s News Letter , April 19 .
GRAND STEWARDS' LODGE . —This Lodge met and had its banquet on Wednesday evening , under tho presidency of Br . Henry Norman , AV . M ., when two members were elected—Br . Saunders , of No . 1 , President of the Board of Grand Stewards , and Br . Frank
Richardson , AA . M ., of No . 11 and G . S . The Lodge is composed of present and past Grand Stewards , and has no power to initiate , pass , or raise . The Lodge now consists of 21 members , and for the information of those brethren who arc entitled to join the Lodge , wo
mention that the joining fee is one guinea , including the registration fee in Grand Lodge books , and two guineas per annum subscription , which includes the four shillings to the fund of benevolence . There are four banquets annually , to each of which the brethren partaking of the banquet slightly contribute .
There are in Massachusetts about 700 coloured Freemasons , who have seven flourishing lodges in existence . They have never been acknowledged or recognised by the white Freemasons of Massachusetts , and
have for a long time been trying to secure what they term their rights . The Masonic publications are discussing the subject , aud so is the Grand Lodge ( white , ) of Massachusetts .
By advertisement iu another column it will be seen that a grand vocal and instrumental concert will take place at the Beaumont Institution , on AVodnesday , the 28 th instant , for the benefit of the veteran , Br . Isaac Saqui , and for which we cordiall y and
heartily hopo that he may have a bumper , he having for a great number of years been preceptor to several lodges of instruction , more particularly in the cast of of London , where his urbanity of manner and perseverance in endeavouring to promulgate the working
of Freemasonry for tho benefit of those seeking instruction have gained him the good wishes of all . Several eminent artistes have , in the most kind manner , oflered their assistance . It is honed the brethren will render him the support he so richly deserves .