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Masonic Festivities.
those under whose superintendence they were arranged . A very handsome Christmas-tree hM been provided , and the kind contributions of numerous friends had enabled the directress to furnish it most sumptuously , as well as to prepare an entertainment in every way worfhy of the occasion . There is one circumstance connected with this year ' s celebration which we deem worthy of special mention : amongst the guests was Mr . Ford North , a gentleman residing in the neighbourhood of the school , and who with his family had accepted an invitation to be
present . To this gentleman the children have been indebted for much kindness in the shape of presents of fruit , & c , and who had this Christmas sent them a most liberal donation of mince pies , accompanied by a letter breathing sentiments of the heartiest sympathy and gratification . His presence afforded an opportunity for expressing the thanks of the children and their friends for the interest he had evinced for their comfort and happiness ; and in acknowledging the compliment , Mr . North spoke most feelingly and eloquently . His attention had first been
drawn to the institution by observing the beautiful demeanour and conduct of the children at church . He argued that if they thus behaved themselves in the invisible presence of their Creator , their conduct must be equally correct when in the visible presence of their patrons and protectors ; and that the principles inculcated under their supervision , which produced such results , could not but be good . He was not a Mason in form , though from what he had heard he trusted he was in spirit ; and from the evidence of their doings which he saw before him , he prayed heaven to bless and prosper them .
A peculiarly gratifying feature in the annual fetes is the opportunity they afford for the re-union of many of those who were formerly pupils in the school , and who have since pursued various callings in life , in every case reflecting credit on the institution in which they were nurtured . Several of these were present on this occasion , and appeared to derive no little pleasure from the renewal of old associations . The healths of Bro . E . H . Patten , as an old and warm supporter of the school
of Bro . Nutt , who had most liberally contributed in various ways towards perfecting the arrangements of the ftte ; of Bro . F . Crew , who has done more for the institution than can be imagined , much less described , —were severally given , and suitably acknowledged—the latter estimable Brother declining to take the praise awarded to himself , but distributing a large share of it to the matron , Miss Jarwood , and to the schoolmistresses , Misses Suter and Kernott , whose merits we are sure will be readily admitted .
Music , the song , the dance , the drawing the twelfth-night characters , and the distribution of prizes from the Christmas-tree—contributed to the enjoyment of an evenings the pleasures of which were without alloy . With the trials , anxieties , and jealousies incident to every station in life , of how few gatherings , even of those held under the most auspicious circuinstances , can this be said ! Childhood is the golden age , the pure delights of which once gone are passed away for aye . Their
influence , however , may remain , though too often dulled and all but destroyed by the carking cares so fatal to our finest sensibilities . But memory is powerful , and by its aid such a meeting as that we have been describing may prove beneficial ; for who is there—oven the veriest cynic on earth—who can witness the happiness of seventy young hearts reflected in the beaming countenances of as many smiling children , without experiencing a revival of early thoughts and ideas ; and it may be that , in a moment , each
" —__ .. hope and feeling which had slept From boyhood's hour " —may come fresh o ' er him , and imbue with brighter colours a prospect which he may have been induced to regard as " flat , stale , and unprofitable . " If there should be one of our readers upon whom melancholy is feeding " like a worm i' the bud , " let him make a note of our remedy and become a participator in the next Christmas festivities at the Boyal Freemasons' Girls' School , at Wandsworth Common , which may be reached , by train from Waterloo Station , in a quarter of an hour , and which at any time will amply repay the trouble of a visit .
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Masonic Festivities.
those under whose superintendence they were arranged . A very handsome Christmas-tree hM been provided , and the kind contributions of numerous friends had enabled the directress to furnish it most sumptuously , as well as to prepare an entertainment in every way worfhy of the occasion . There is one circumstance connected with this year ' s celebration which we deem worthy of special mention : amongst the guests was Mr . Ford North , a gentleman residing in the neighbourhood of the school , and who with his family had accepted an invitation to be
present . To this gentleman the children have been indebted for much kindness in the shape of presents of fruit , & c , and who had this Christmas sent them a most liberal donation of mince pies , accompanied by a letter breathing sentiments of the heartiest sympathy and gratification . His presence afforded an opportunity for expressing the thanks of the children and their friends for the interest he had evinced for their comfort and happiness ; and in acknowledging the compliment , Mr . North spoke most feelingly and eloquently . His attention had first been
drawn to the institution by observing the beautiful demeanour and conduct of the children at church . He argued that if they thus behaved themselves in the invisible presence of their Creator , their conduct must be equally correct when in the visible presence of their patrons and protectors ; and that the principles inculcated under their supervision , which produced such results , could not but be good . He was not a Mason in form , though from what he had heard he trusted he was in spirit ; and from the evidence of their doings which he saw before him , he prayed heaven to bless and prosper them .
A peculiarly gratifying feature in the annual fetes is the opportunity they afford for the re-union of many of those who were formerly pupils in the school , and who have since pursued various callings in life , in every case reflecting credit on the institution in which they were nurtured . Several of these were present on this occasion , and appeared to derive no little pleasure from the renewal of old associations . The healths of Bro . E . H . Patten , as an old and warm supporter of the school
of Bro . Nutt , who had most liberally contributed in various ways towards perfecting the arrangements of the ftte ; of Bro . F . Crew , who has done more for the institution than can be imagined , much less described , —were severally given , and suitably acknowledged—the latter estimable Brother declining to take the praise awarded to himself , but distributing a large share of it to the matron , Miss Jarwood , and to the schoolmistresses , Misses Suter and Kernott , whose merits we are sure will be readily admitted .
Music , the song , the dance , the drawing the twelfth-night characters , and the distribution of prizes from the Christmas-tree—contributed to the enjoyment of an evenings the pleasures of which were without alloy . With the trials , anxieties , and jealousies incident to every station in life , of how few gatherings , even of those held under the most auspicious circuinstances , can this be said ! Childhood is the golden age , the pure delights of which once gone are passed away for aye . Their
influence , however , may remain , though too often dulled and all but destroyed by the carking cares so fatal to our finest sensibilities . But memory is powerful , and by its aid such a meeting as that we have been describing may prove beneficial ; for who is there—oven the veriest cynic on earth—who can witness the happiness of seventy young hearts reflected in the beaming countenances of as many smiling children , without experiencing a revival of early thoughts and ideas ; and it may be that , in a moment , each
" —__ .. hope and feeling which had slept From boyhood's hour " —may come fresh o ' er him , and imbue with brighter colours a prospect which he may have been induced to regard as " flat , stale , and unprofitable . " If there should be one of our readers upon whom melancholy is feeding " like a worm i' the bud , " let him make a note of our remedy and become a participator in the next Christmas festivities at the Boyal Freemasons' Girls' School , at Wandsworth Common , which may be reached , by train from Waterloo Station , in a quarter of an hour , and which at any time will amply repay the trouble of a visit .