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Masonry , in a most brotherly manner ; and I felt at the time I received the said reply , a glow of tlie " true fraternity" alluded to as experienced by our Brother , the writer of the " Mason ' s Visit to Jersey . " I long to see many such descriptions of Freemasonry as his for the future . One other matter : the writer alludei to the Mark Degree . Being a Mark
Mason myself , I can truly join with him in hoping that this interesting Degree may become more increasingly popular in the Craffc ; for this , in connection with the other Degrees , tends greatly to appreciating the many and beautiful Masonic works we have often the pleasure of reading . With hearty good wishes for Masonry , I remain , faithfully and fraternally yours , Doeset , January , 1855 . A . B . C .
Masonic Intelligence.
MASONIC INTELLIGENCE .
ROYAL FREEMASONS' SCHOOL FOR FEMALE CHILDREN . On Thursday , January 11 , a Quarterly General Court of the Governors of this Institution was'held in the School-house , St . John ' s-hilL , Battersea-rise . Bro < J . Barnes , Yice-President , in the Chair . The Court was very thinly attended , not more than thirteen or fourteen Brethren being present . The minutes of the House Committee were approved , recommending the names of the following eight children as candidates to fill up the vacancies which will occur at the next Quarterly Court in April , with the exception of one candidate ,
MASONIC CHARITIES .
LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .
On Wednesday , December 27 th , 1854 , W . Bro . John Masson , P . G . S . B ., in the Chair , Four Petitioners were relieved to the extent of ^ 22 .
whose case was reserved for consideration , some doubts being suggested as to the medical certificate , viz . : ¦— Caroline Priest , from Bridgewater ; Selina Taggart , from Oxford ; Ellen Jackson ( whose father carried on business at Soho , though residing in the country ; was a victim to cholera ; he reached his place of business one morning ; and feeling unwell , went to a medical man , and died whilst receiving advice , leaving a wife and several children quite unprovided for ) ; Sarah Osborne ; Helen Shaw ; Emma C . Hurrell ; Malonie Rogers ; and Sarah Harris ; the last six reside in London . There are now sixty-five girls inmates of the Institution .
The Report of the Audit Committee , was also received , and the Treasurer was instructed to pay bills to the amount of ^ 436 . The Report announced the funds of the Institution to be in a very satisfactory state . Bro . Symonds moved that application be made to the Committee of Privy Council on Education to have this School placed under Government inspection , and explained the advantages to be attained thereby . He said , he did not think an Institution like this , with its large funds , should receive any grant for maps
and books ; but the suggestions and advice of the inspector would be very serviceable . The schoolmistress who already ( the present mistress ) held a certificate of the second class , might receive a grant of £ 15 or £ 11 from Government in augmentation of her salary ; and might have one pupil teacher for every forty Scholars , to whom a stipend would be paid by the Government , progressing from j 610 to , £ 20 , for five years ; and the pupil afterwards might be examined for a Queen ' s scholarship , by means of which , if she deserved it , she might be educated
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Masonry , in a most brotherly manner ; and I felt at the time I received the said reply , a glow of tlie " true fraternity" alluded to as experienced by our Brother , the writer of the " Mason ' s Visit to Jersey . " I long to see many such descriptions of Freemasonry as his for the future . One other matter : the writer alludei to the Mark Degree . Being a Mark
Mason myself , I can truly join with him in hoping that this interesting Degree may become more increasingly popular in the Craffc ; for this , in connection with the other Degrees , tends greatly to appreciating the many and beautiful Masonic works we have often the pleasure of reading . With hearty good wishes for Masonry , I remain , faithfully and fraternally yours , Doeset , January , 1855 . A . B . C .
Masonic Intelligence.
MASONIC INTELLIGENCE .
ROYAL FREEMASONS' SCHOOL FOR FEMALE CHILDREN . On Thursday , January 11 , a Quarterly General Court of the Governors of this Institution was'held in the School-house , St . John ' s-hilL , Battersea-rise . Bro < J . Barnes , Yice-President , in the Chair . The Court was very thinly attended , not more than thirteen or fourteen Brethren being present . The minutes of the House Committee were approved , recommending the names of the following eight children as candidates to fill up the vacancies which will occur at the next Quarterly Court in April , with the exception of one candidate ,
MASONIC CHARITIES .
LODGE OF BENEVOLENCE .
On Wednesday , December 27 th , 1854 , W . Bro . John Masson , P . G . S . B ., in the Chair , Four Petitioners were relieved to the extent of ^ 22 .
whose case was reserved for consideration , some doubts being suggested as to the medical certificate , viz . : ¦— Caroline Priest , from Bridgewater ; Selina Taggart , from Oxford ; Ellen Jackson ( whose father carried on business at Soho , though residing in the country ; was a victim to cholera ; he reached his place of business one morning ; and feeling unwell , went to a medical man , and died whilst receiving advice , leaving a wife and several children quite unprovided for ) ; Sarah Osborne ; Helen Shaw ; Emma C . Hurrell ; Malonie Rogers ; and Sarah Harris ; the last six reside in London . There are now sixty-five girls inmates of the Institution .
The Report of the Audit Committee , was also received , and the Treasurer was instructed to pay bills to the amount of ^ 436 . The Report announced the funds of the Institution to be in a very satisfactory state . Bro . Symonds moved that application be made to the Committee of Privy Council on Education to have this School placed under Government inspection , and explained the advantages to be attained thereby . He said , he did not think an Institution like this , with its large funds , should receive any grant for maps
and books ; but the suggestions and advice of the inspector would be very serviceable . The schoolmistress who already ( the present mistress ) held a certificate of the second class , might receive a grant of £ 15 or £ 11 from Government in augmentation of her salary ; and might have one pupil teacher for every forty Scholars , to whom a stipend would be paid by the Government , progressing from j 610 to , £ 20 , for five years ; and the pupil afterwards might be examined for a Queen ' s scholarship , by means of which , if she deserved it , she might be educated