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The Masonic Mir Rob.
Crew the secretary , Miss Souter the mistress , Miss Jerwood the matron , and several friends of this institution , started by the quarter to ten train from the Wandsworth station on the West End and Crystal Palace line , which joins the Brighton train at Croydon . Just before arriving at Croydon a most interesting
scene presented itself to the occupants of the carriages . The Brethren who inhabit the Asylum for Aged Masons had obtained two flags , which they displayed , they appearing in the grounds in front of the Institution in their costume as Eoyal Arch Masons—a demonstration whichjwas acknowledged by some ofthe Brethren in the carriages by the Avaving of hats and handkerchiefs . Little time however was allowed for the greeting , and the train sped on to Brighton , Avhere it arrived about a quarter before twelve . At the terminus , the party were received by Bro
Woolven , the W . M . of No . 394 ; Bro . E . W . Wood , P . M ., Grand Steward ( at whose suggestion the excursion was arranged ) , and a number of other Brethren of the Lodge ; several ladies being also on the platform to witness their arrival . On quitting the terminus , the children formed in procession , and proceeded , by way of West-street and the cliff , —in order that they might feast their eyes with a view of the sea , which , no doubt , the majority of them saw for the first time—to the Pavilion . Here they were received by the . Mayor , Bro . J . Cordy Burrows—who had taken a warm interest in the matter from the first , and Avas determined that
the children should need nothing which his official or personal influence could procure—and by the Mayoress , and were taken through the suite of state apartments , with which they appeared both surprised and delighted—the gold chain of office worn by the worthy Brother , no doubt adding to the importance of his position in the minds of his infant guests . On reaching the banqueting room they found a row of tables covered with fruit , biscuits , lemonade , & c , Avhich the Mayor had thoughtfully caused to be provided as a slight refreshment after their journey .
While this was being consumed with manifest gusto , the Masons present , with their friends , partook of claret cup , and other seasonable beverages , on the invitation of the Mayor , who seemed determined to do the honours in right fraternal style . At the conclusion of tho repast , the children Avere allowed to disport themselves for a brief hour on the lawn , on which the town band was stationed—and when in the course of the programme , a polka was played , they started off , almost with one accord , in the dance , evidently enjoying that part ofthe fun amazingly .
At half past one the children were again formed into procession , and conducted to the Old Ship Hotel , where a most admirable , and at the same time elegant , dinner had been provided for them by Bro . Bacon , who appeared to well understand the tastes of his guests . Having done ample justice to the dinner—especially to the plum puddings—grace and one or two hymns were sung Avith good effect , apparently
much to the gratification of a large party of ladies and gentlemen present . The children were then marshalled into order , and a number of carriages being ready at tho door , were taken for a ride to view the principal portions of the town—and finally taken on to the chain pier , to which they were liberally admitted free of charge , the view however being very circumscribed , owing to a fog which had
arisen out at sea . At four o'clock a number of the Brethren and their friends , including many ladies , sat down to an elegant cold collation at the Old Ship ; the number ( about 150 ) exceeding the accommodation afforded by the room , a few were compelled to dine in an adjoining apartment . Bro . Cordy Burrows the mayor , occupied the chair , and was . supported by Bro . W . Coningham , M . P ., the Eev . J . Griffith , ( Principal of Brighton College ); Bro . M . D . Scott ; Capt . Montgomery ; Bro . Fleming , Prov . G . M ., Mo of Wight , and Mrs . Fleming ; Bro . Geo . Biggs , P . G . S . B ., and Mrs . Biggs ;
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The Masonic Mir Rob.
Crew the secretary , Miss Souter the mistress , Miss Jerwood the matron , and several friends of this institution , started by the quarter to ten train from the Wandsworth station on the West End and Crystal Palace line , which joins the Brighton train at Croydon . Just before arriving at Croydon a most interesting
scene presented itself to the occupants of the carriages . The Brethren who inhabit the Asylum for Aged Masons had obtained two flags , which they displayed , they appearing in the grounds in front of the Institution in their costume as Eoyal Arch Masons—a demonstration whichjwas acknowledged by some ofthe Brethren in the carriages by the Avaving of hats and handkerchiefs . Little time however was allowed for the greeting , and the train sped on to Brighton , Avhere it arrived about a quarter before twelve . At the terminus , the party were received by Bro
Woolven , the W . M . of No . 394 ; Bro . E . W . Wood , P . M ., Grand Steward ( at whose suggestion the excursion was arranged ) , and a number of other Brethren of the Lodge ; several ladies being also on the platform to witness their arrival . On quitting the terminus , the children formed in procession , and proceeded , by way of West-street and the cliff , —in order that they might feast their eyes with a view of the sea , which , no doubt , the majority of them saw for the first time—to the Pavilion . Here they were received by the . Mayor , Bro . J . Cordy Burrows—who had taken a warm interest in the matter from the first , and Avas determined that
the children should need nothing which his official or personal influence could procure—and by the Mayoress , and were taken through the suite of state apartments , with which they appeared both surprised and delighted—the gold chain of office worn by the worthy Brother , no doubt adding to the importance of his position in the minds of his infant guests . On reaching the banqueting room they found a row of tables covered with fruit , biscuits , lemonade , & c , Avhich the Mayor had thoughtfully caused to be provided as a slight refreshment after their journey .
While this was being consumed with manifest gusto , the Masons present , with their friends , partook of claret cup , and other seasonable beverages , on the invitation of the Mayor , who seemed determined to do the honours in right fraternal style . At the conclusion of tho repast , the children Avere allowed to disport themselves for a brief hour on the lawn , on which the town band was stationed—and when in the course of the programme , a polka was played , they started off , almost with one accord , in the dance , evidently enjoying that part ofthe fun amazingly .
At half past one the children were again formed into procession , and conducted to the Old Ship Hotel , where a most admirable , and at the same time elegant , dinner had been provided for them by Bro . Bacon , who appeared to well understand the tastes of his guests . Having done ample justice to the dinner—especially to the plum puddings—grace and one or two hymns were sung Avith good effect , apparently
much to the gratification of a large party of ladies and gentlemen present . The children were then marshalled into order , and a number of carriages being ready at tho door , were taken for a ride to view the principal portions of the town—and finally taken on to the chain pier , to which they were liberally admitted free of charge , the view however being very circumscribed , owing to a fog which had
arisen out at sea . At four o'clock a number of the Brethren and their friends , including many ladies , sat down to an elegant cold collation at the Old Ship ; the number ( about 150 ) exceeding the accommodation afforded by the room , a few were compelled to dine in an adjoining apartment . Bro . Cordy Burrows the mayor , occupied the chair , and was . supported by Bro . W . Coningham , M . P ., the Eev . J . Griffith , ( Principal of Brighton College ); Bro . M . D . Scott ; Capt . Montgomery ; Bro . Fleming , Prov . G . M ., Mo of Wight , and Mrs . Fleming ; Bro . Geo . Biggs , P . G . S . B ., and Mrs . Biggs ;