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Dublin Masonic Female Orphan School.
the first resolution as follows : — " Resolved—That the report be adopted and circulated , and that the thanks of this meeting are due to the members of the ladies ' committee and the several other committees of the institution , for the zealous and efficient manner in which they have discharged the duties devolving on them , and for the lively interest they manifest in everything
conducive to the prosperity and progress of the pupils of the Masonic Female Orphan School . " The Hon David Plunket , QC , seconded the resolution in an eloquent and impressive speech . General Dunne said that the pleasing duty had been intrusted to him of proposing a resolution that he was certain no one present would refuse to adopt . It
was" That the thanks of the brethren of the Masonic Order in Ireland are eminently due to the M . AV . the G . M . 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 . " Bro . the Rev . Hussey AVesfcb }' , P . G . Chap ., said : — With the most unbounded pleasure I rise to second the resolution so ably proposed by Bro . 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 offering our most sincere
and heartfelt thanks to our illustrious Grand Master , his Grace the Duke of Leinster . For fifty-six years the noble duke 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 in giving a ready and munificent response to all deserving cases of charity . He has been un annual subscriber of £ 50 from the date of his installation as Grind Master , in the year 1813 , to the present ,
to the Masonic Female Orphan School . Long may he live and reign over us , as under his auspices Masonry must go on and prosper . Indeed , it is quite unnecessary for me to say anything more upon tho merits and actions of one who is so well known and affectionately loved . It would bo the attempt of a poor artist to paint the lily or gild the fine 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 , for I am convinced from its philanthropy and benevolence I would now be a better man , and a more worthy brother . However , from my very first introduction into the Order it has ever been my 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 chat would do credit and add lustre to this Order . At the time I speak of , ib was in a very poor position . The house situated in an unhealthy and obscure locality , the inmates consisting of from seven to eleven , were badly educated , miserably clad , and not sufficiently provided for . Accordingly , in the year 1846 ,
a resolution was come to by the Order , ably supported and countenanced by his Grace , that an effort should be made to place it in the position of what a Masonic orphanage ought to be . Accordingly we procured ground in Burlington-place , and in less than a year we had the satisfaction of opening our present establishment , withous owing one farthing for the accommodation of
twentyfour orphans , and since that we have gone on and prospered , and have now the pleasure of introducing to this vast assembly thirty-eight orphans , who are second to none in the kingdom , aud I am happy to say had we space to add to our present building , we have ample means and willing hearts to still further increase our accommodation for the innumerable and deserving applications that are made to us ; but I am sure before long , from the painstaking exertions of the members of the board , and the zealous co-operation of the various
Dublin Masonic Female Orphan School.
committees , such plans will be suggested as will meet all the requirements necessary for an increased number of immates . I do , therefore , most heartily congratulate the Order upon such a gathering as we have here tonight in honour of the Masonic Female Orphan School . TJ his grace , to the board , and to the several committees , our most cordial thanks are due ; but more especially to
che ladies' committee , without whose countenance and aid no institution could flourish or prosper . To our respected and worthy matron , Mrs Noble , much praise is due . To our able and intelligent hon secretary , Bro . La Touche—were he not present I would say much more for his energy aud zeal—and for our assistant secretaryBro . Oldhamalthough he is presentI must
, , , say all our success is due to him ; fori know not where can be found a more untiring , energetic , and indefatigable Mason . And now , my brethren , bear with me for a few moments longer while it is witli 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 now established , and that through the fraternal kindness of the committee who have the arrangement 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 not 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 , aud I huve the further satisfaction of stating , that iu 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 . I trust whoever may be spared to witness our next annual distribution , will see a much larger number of both male
aud female orphans maintained , educated , and clothed by the Order of Free and Accepted Masons iu Ireland ; which fact alone will I think , be a sufficient proof that wo 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 Orphan 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 , that those orphans intrusted to our caro should be educated , maintained , and clothed in some of the public schools in Ireland ; and most fortunate , indeed , have wo been in the present instance in selecting tho Santry End awed 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 management of its principal , Doctor Engledow , we have no doubt but that our boys will be brought up with tho most industrious habits , and will eventually become useful members of societyan enduring ornament to Masonryand an
, , everlasting source of gratification to the subscribers of the institution . I have lately visited the North of Ireland , accompanied by my respected aud zealous brother , Capt . Harte , and having brought before our brethren there the claims of both our schools , I have no hesitation in saying , from the willing response we met with from these truly good and loyal brethren , together with the
lively anxiety exhibited from all parts of the Kingdom , this glorious movement will be crowned with the most brilliant success , and prove a credit to the ancient and honourable society of free and accepted Masons ! The resolution was passed with acclamation . His Grace the Duke of Leinster said he had to thank the meeting for the cordial thanks voted to him . So long as God spared him , and they elected him , he would always cheerfully discharge his duty . A selection of vocal music having been performed by
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Dublin Masonic Female Orphan School.
the first resolution as follows : — " Resolved—That the report be adopted and circulated , and that the thanks of this meeting are due to the members of the ladies ' committee and the several other committees of the institution , for the zealous and efficient manner in which they have discharged the duties devolving on them , and for the lively interest they manifest in everything
conducive to the prosperity and progress of the pupils of the Masonic Female Orphan School . " The Hon David Plunket , QC , seconded the resolution in an eloquent and impressive speech . General Dunne said that the pleasing duty had been intrusted to him of proposing a resolution that he was certain no one present would refuse to adopt . It
was" That the thanks of the brethren of the Masonic Order in Ireland are eminently due to the M . AV . the G . M . 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 . " Bro . the Rev . Hussey AVesfcb }' , P . G . Chap ., said : — With the most unbounded pleasure I rise to second the resolution so ably proposed by Bro . 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 offering our most sincere
and heartfelt thanks to our illustrious Grand Master , his Grace the Duke of Leinster . For fifty-six years the noble duke 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 in giving a ready and munificent response to all deserving cases of charity . He has been un annual subscriber of £ 50 from the date of his installation as Grind Master , in the year 1813 , to the present ,
to the Masonic Female Orphan School . Long may he live and reign over us , as under his auspices Masonry must go on and prosper . Indeed , it is quite unnecessary for me to say anything more upon tho merits and actions of one who is so well known and affectionately loved . It would bo the attempt of a poor artist to paint the lily or gild the fine 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 , for I am convinced from its philanthropy and benevolence I would now be a better man , and a more worthy brother . However , from my very first introduction into the Order it has ever been my 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 chat would do credit and add lustre to this Order . At the time I speak of , ib was in a very poor position . The house situated in an unhealthy and obscure locality , the inmates consisting of from seven to eleven , were badly educated , miserably clad , and not sufficiently provided for . Accordingly , in the year 1846 ,
a resolution was come to by the Order , ably supported and countenanced by his Grace , that an effort should be made to place it in the position of what a Masonic orphanage ought to be . Accordingly we procured ground in Burlington-place , and in less than a year we had the satisfaction of opening our present establishment , withous owing one farthing for the accommodation of
twentyfour orphans , and since that we have gone on and prospered , and have now the pleasure of introducing to this vast assembly thirty-eight orphans , who are second to none in the kingdom , aud I am happy to say had we space to add to our present building , we have ample means and willing hearts to still further increase our accommodation for the innumerable and deserving applications that are made to us ; but I am sure before long , from the painstaking exertions of the members of the board , and the zealous co-operation of the various
Dublin Masonic Female Orphan School.
committees , such plans will be suggested as will meet all the requirements necessary for an increased number of immates . I do , therefore , most heartily congratulate the Order upon such a gathering as we have here tonight in honour of the Masonic Female Orphan School . TJ his grace , to the board , and to the several committees , our most cordial thanks are due ; but more especially to
che ladies' committee , without whose countenance and aid no institution could flourish or prosper . To our respected and worthy matron , Mrs Noble , much praise is due . To our able and intelligent hon secretary , Bro . La Touche—were he not present I would say much more for his energy aud zeal—and for our assistant secretaryBro . Oldhamalthough he is presentI must
, , , say all our success is due to him ; fori know not where can be found a more untiring , energetic , and indefatigable Mason . And now , my brethren , bear with me for a few moments longer while it is witli 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 now established , and that through the fraternal kindness of the committee who have the arrangement 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 not 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 , aud I huve the further satisfaction of stating , that iu 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 . I trust whoever may be spared to witness our next annual distribution , will see a much larger number of both male
aud female orphans maintained , educated , and clothed by the Order of Free and Accepted Masons iu Ireland ; which fact alone will I think , be a sufficient proof that wo 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 Orphan 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 , that those orphans intrusted to our caro should be educated , maintained , and clothed in some of the public schools in Ireland ; and most fortunate , indeed , have wo been in the present instance in selecting tho Santry End awed 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 management of its principal , Doctor Engledow , we have no doubt but that our boys will be brought up with tho most industrious habits , and will eventually become useful members of societyan enduring ornament to Masonryand an
, , everlasting source of gratification to the subscribers of the institution . I have lately visited the North of Ireland , accompanied by my respected aud zealous brother , Capt . Harte , and having brought before our brethren there the claims of both our schools , I have no hesitation in saying , from the willing response we met with from these truly good and loyal brethren , together with the
lively anxiety exhibited from all parts of the Kingdom , this glorious movement will be crowned with the most brilliant success , and prove a credit to the ancient and honourable society of free and accepted Masons ! The resolution was passed with acclamation . His Grace the Duke of Leinster said he had to thank the meeting for the cordial thanks voted to him . So long as God spared him , and they elected him , he would always cheerfully discharge his duty . A selection of vocal music having been performed by