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general attention ; to Mary Lloyd , for needlework ; and to Jane Morton , for domestic duties . He knew that those pupils who had not obtained prizes , so far from feeling jealousy of the successful ones , would consider them objects

of admiration . These testimonials , though intrinsically small , ought to be regarded in after life as marks of our approbation , not as pecuniary rewards . In conclusion , the Dep . G . M . assured the matron and schoolmistress that their services in the care they had bestowed on the pupils were duly appreciated by the governors and subscribers .

His lordship ' s commendations were gratefully acknowledged , and , after singing the parting hymn , " Good Night , " the children once more proceeded round the hall , the Brethren giving them every particle of the dessert , which had been

preserved almost untouched for them . Bro . Giraud then proposed the health of their noble chairman , " Lord Yarborough , " who had done them the honour of presiding at the festival , which toast was greeted by loud and continuous cheers .

The Dep . G . M ., in acknowledgment , thanked the Brethren for the support they had given him , and trusted that the ladies who had honoured the meeting with their presence , and witnessed the appearance of the children , would recommend the institution as well deserving the support of their sex , the perfect impartiality of election being pledged—the children of all Masons , whether from the metropolis or provinces , were equally eligible . He observed that , finding the expenses of the year rather more than usual , he had done his part- to aid the funds by doubling his subscription . Knowing that the conduct of the affairs of the school

must depend on some individuals , he proposed " . Bro . Bond Cabbell and the House Committee . " Bro . Cabbell told Brethren that the Committee endeavoured well to perform the duties they had undertaken , and as ample means were required to preserve the school in its pristine state , he requested that every Brother would , by a visit to the school , see and judge for himself , both as to the condition of the children and the locality in which they were placed .

A song , set by Bro . Halton , " Our lov'd and brave , was sung by Miss M . Wells , and received with great applause . The Dep . G . M . then proposed " Bro . Gascoigne and the other medical officers , " which was duly acknowledged by them . After the toast of " Success to the Boys' School and the other Charities of our Order , " Bro . Crew , the Secretary , read the list of subscriptions , which amounted to the large sum of 1 , 411 Z ., the several amounts being ; warmly greeted ,

The Dep . G . M ., in congratulating the Brethren on this handsome contribution to the funds , proposed " The Stewards , and thanks to them for their services , " which being promptly acknowledged , his Lordship then concluded the proceedings by giving " The Ladies who have honoured us with their presence , and best thanks for the countenance they give to the Institution , " The Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and Grand Officers then adjourned to the glee-room , which was as uncomfortably crowded as usual .

The meeting , by its result in the large subscription , may be considered very successful ; we cannot , however , but exceedingly regret the noise and turbulent behaviour of many present , which exceeded all we have witnessed ; discreditable to us as men , and disgraceful as Masons . We see in our Lodge meetings thirty or fifty assemble , and perfect order is maintained ; and why , we ask , should not 300 congregate and be equal obedient to the Master ' s gavel ? The confusion was enough to drive Bro . Crewe , the most excellent Secretary of the

charity , mad ; he in vain endeavoured to allay the disturbance , and the Stewards ' did their best to assist his efforts . What must the ladies present in the gallery think of Masonry ? for beyond the dais not one word of the address could be heard . We think in the ensuing year an attempt ought to be made to render this and the other festivals such as we may be proud of , and suggest to those who have the power to make a change that the admission of one hundred ladies at the festive board instead of in the gallery would be more likely to produce the desired result than any other mode which can be adopted .