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The Masonic Mirror.
( Cheers . ) The festivals of two of those institutions had already been held this year , and , he had been happy to hear , had been more productive than on any former occasions . There was yet one festival , however , to take place , that of the Girls School , which would be held on the Uth May , and ho trusted that it would equal if not exceed the others in the amount of subscriptions announced , ( Applause . ) This was one of the most interesting of their charities , and reflected the highest credit on the Masonic body ; and he sincerely trusted there would be a good
attendance at the festival on the 11 th May . ( Applause . ) The M . W . Grand Master then gave "The Grand Stewards , " to whom they were much obliged for the handsome entertainment of the day , Bro . George Haward , No . 10 S , said— "Most noble , excellent , and worthy Grand Master , ( laughter ) if anything the Grand Stewards have done has met with your approbation and that of the brethren present , they are amply repaid for their labours . " ( Cheers . ) The last toast , "TheLadies in the Gallery / was then given , and the M . W . Grand Master and his officers then left the hall , amidst loud applause , visiting the glee room , where the ladies , who had been previously in the gallery , were assembled , and where , it was understood , a further musical entertainment was to take place .
Until a proper room is provided for this supplementary entertainment , it should be dispensed with ; and if the Grand Stewards on this occasion did not follow the example of the Stewards of the Benevolent Institution and the Boys School , they did the next best thing—confined the entertainment to about three songs ; so that ere the majority of the brethren had left the hall , it was all over—and the policemen , who , to the disgrace of Masons lined the stairs upon'this as upon former occasions , were not called upon to display their authority . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Horsleythe Grand
, Organist , who was assisted by Miss Messent , Miss Stabbacb , Miss Jeffreys , Bro . Donald King , and Bro . Winn . The services of Mr . AY . Lazarus on the clarionet were also called into requisition most unnecessarily ; for though wo do not deny the talents of that gentleman , we maintain that it reflects great discredit on the Craft to go out of its own body to look for talent , whilst dozens of brethren , holding an equally high a position in the profession , would gladly take part in the entertainment ; and what is moreive their services gratuitouslif the
, g y , money allowed by the Grand Stewards is not sufficient to enable tho Grand Organist properly to remunerate them . To such a cause , or to professional jealousy , can we alone attribute this continual introduction of non-masons to our festivals by the Grand Organists ; a feeling from which we had hoped Bro . Horsley was free . Bro . Horsley was so young a Mason at the time of his appointment as to excuse any little mistakes of the kind to which wo have adverted , but that cannot be pleaded after two years' service . Bro . Harker officiated as toast master with his usual efficiency .
Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
APPOINTMENTS . Wednesday , May . fc / i .-ORAND CHAPTER , at S . lodges , Weslmiuster ami Kevalone ( 10 ) . J'recmasons larern ; Florence Nightingale ( 1003 ) , Freemasons' Tavern , Woolwich . ' Thursday , CM . —Lodges , Egyptian ( 2 !) ! , George and Blue Boar ; Strong Man ( 53 ) , Falcon 1 avern . 1 ctler lane ; Lion and Lamb ( 227 ) , Bridge House Hotel ; Ionie ( 2 / 5 ) , Ship ami Turtle St . Andrew s ( 281 ) , Freemasons' Tavern ; Yarhorough ( 812 ) , George Tavern , Commercial lioaci hastCrystal Palace ( 10 lt ) Palace St Pi 1
. ; -, Crystal . Cltapter .-. James ' s ) , Freemason ? Tavern , Jincampment . —Mount Carmel , london Tavern . Friday , St ! ,. —Chapters--Fidelity ( 3 ) , london Tavern ; British ( S ) , Freemasons' Tavern . Saturday , 7 th . —Lodge , London < 125 ) , Freemasons' Tavern . Commil tee Boys School , at 4 . raw !"'"? ' , "'' T ' £ e 3 " - George and Corner Stone ( 5 ) , Freemasons' Tavern ; Fortitude and ? w um ^ lsn ? < l 2 >> *"?! - Alhm 3 W ) . £ o »< lon Coffee House ; Domatic ( 200 ) , Fakea Tavern , Fetter Lane ; Confidence ( 22 S ) , Anderton ' s Hotel .
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The Masonic Mirror.
( Cheers . ) The festivals of two of those institutions had already been held this year , and , he had been happy to hear , had been more productive than on any former occasions . There was yet one festival , however , to take place , that of the Girls School , which would be held on the Uth May , and ho trusted that it would equal if not exceed the others in the amount of subscriptions announced , ( Applause . ) This was one of the most interesting of their charities , and reflected the highest credit on the Masonic body ; and he sincerely trusted there would be a good
attendance at the festival on the 11 th May . ( Applause . ) The M . W . Grand Master then gave "The Grand Stewards , " to whom they were much obliged for the handsome entertainment of the day , Bro . George Haward , No . 10 S , said— "Most noble , excellent , and worthy Grand Master , ( laughter ) if anything the Grand Stewards have done has met with your approbation and that of the brethren present , they are amply repaid for their labours . " ( Cheers . ) The last toast , "TheLadies in the Gallery / was then given , and the M . W . Grand Master and his officers then left the hall , amidst loud applause , visiting the glee room , where the ladies , who had been previously in the gallery , were assembled , and where , it was understood , a further musical entertainment was to take place .
Until a proper room is provided for this supplementary entertainment , it should be dispensed with ; and if the Grand Stewards on this occasion did not follow the example of the Stewards of the Benevolent Institution and the Boys School , they did the next best thing—confined the entertainment to about three songs ; so that ere the majority of the brethren had left the hall , it was all over—and the policemen , who , to the disgrace of Masons lined the stairs upon'this as upon former occasions , were not called upon to display their authority . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Horsleythe Grand
, Organist , who was assisted by Miss Messent , Miss Stabbacb , Miss Jeffreys , Bro . Donald King , and Bro . Winn . The services of Mr . AY . Lazarus on the clarionet were also called into requisition most unnecessarily ; for though wo do not deny the talents of that gentleman , we maintain that it reflects great discredit on the Craft to go out of its own body to look for talent , whilst dozens of brethren , holding an equally high a position in the profession , would gladly take part in the entertainment ; and what is moreive their services gratuitouslif the
, g y , money allowed by the Grand Stewards is not sufficient to enable tho Grand Organist properly to remunerate them . To such a cause , or to professional jealousy , can we alone attribute this continual introduction of non-masons to our festivals by the Grand Organists ; a feeling from which we had hoped Bro . Horsley was free . Bro . Horsley was so young a Mason at the time of his appointment as to excuse any little mistakes of the kind to which wo have adverted , but that cannot be pleaded after two years' service . Bro . Harker officiated as toast master with his usual efficiency .
Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
APPOINTMENTS . Wednesday , May . fc / i .-ORAND CHAPTER , at S . lodges , Weslmiuster ami Kevalone ( 10 ) . J'recmasons larern ; Florence Nightingale ( 1003 ) , Freemasons' Tavern , Woolwich . ' Thursday , CM . —Lodges , Egyptian ( 2 !) ! , George and Blue Boar ; Strong Man ( 53 ) , Falcon 1 avern . 1 ctler lane ; Lion and Lamb ( 227 ) , Bridge House Hotel ; Ionie ( 2 / 5 ) , Ship ami Turtle St . Andrew s ( 281 ) , Freemasons' Tavern ; Yarhorough ( 812 ) , George Tavern , Commercial lioaci hastCrystal Palace ( 10 lt ) Palace St Pi 1
. ; -, Crystal . Cltapter .-. James ' s ) , Freemason ? Tavern , Jincampment . —Mount Carmel , london Tavern . Friday , St ! ,. —Chapters--Fidelity ( 3 ) , london Tavern ; British ( S ) , Freemasons' Tavern . Saturday , 7 th . —Lodge , London < 125 ) , Freemasons' Tavern . Commil tee Boys School , at 4 . raw !"'"? ' , "'' T ' £ e 3 " - George and Corner Stone ( 5 ) , Freemasons' Tavern ; Fortitude and ? w um ^ lsn ? < l 2 >> *"?! - Alhm 3 W ) . £ o »< lon Coffee House ; Domatic ( 200 ) , Fakea Tavern , Fetter Lane ; Confidence ( 22 S ) , Anderton ' s Hotel .