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performances elicited the most marked approbation , and it is only to be hoped that those who have not yet had the high privilege and pleasure of being present on such occasions will embrace the next opportunity of doing so , for it is a sight which must go home to the heart of every true Freemason , and make him feel that he has reason to be proud of belonging to an order ivhich can produce such fruits as these . At tbe conclusion of the musical performances the company

aud children then proceeded to the exercising-hall , where tbe calisthenic exercises were gone through , these being also under the superintendence of Miss Davis , and here were fresh proofs of her ability and careful training . A number of evolutions of a mild but healthful character were gone through , lines , solid and open squares were lormed , and with a precision that even some of our riflemen might study with advantage . The whole

was done with a quietude and steadiness which elicited loud applause , and throughout in no single instance was there any breach of order or the slightest mistake . At the conclusion of the exercises tbe children sang some hymns , and were then dismissed to tea . The general company also sat down to tea , coffee , and a cold collation , and many of the children , who had made a hurried

meal , appoaz-ed most happy in attending to their comforts . At seven o'clock the pupils and the company again assembled in the schoolroom , Bro . Udall , P . G . D ., taking the chair , supported by Bros . Head , P . G . D . ; J . R . Simpson , G . Chap . ; Dr . Brette and Dr . Bowker , Examiners ; Dr . Jabez Hogg , G . D ., and several brethren eminent in the Craft . One ofthe children—we believe Eilen Henty—commenced

this part of the business by reciting , with admirable taste , Tennyson's sweet poem , "The Queen of the May , " with a feeling and pathos ivhich involuntarily wrung tears from the eyes of nearly all our fair sisters , and even some of the rougher sex were unable to resist its influence . It was faultless in its delivery , and at its conclusion was greeted with loud cheering . Alice Edith Isborn then recited the history of Mary Queen of Scots , "The Glories of a Crown , " in a most admirable manner , ivhich was followed by a dialogue in French by Ellen Winter and

Florence Redgrave . Emily Redgrave then recited Lord Macaulay ' s " Horatius , " in a style which perfectly astonished the audience . Her every line , indeed , every word , was pronounced with a force and emphasis which would do honour to any one far beyond her years , and if her elocutionary powers develope with her age a brilliant future lies before her . The piece itself is very long , but there was no break or hesitation in it , and at the close she was greeted with loud and continued applause .

The distribution of prizes then followed . The fortunate candidates for the medals were only named , as they were reserved for presentation by the Earl of Limerick , the chairman at the festival on Wednesday . Florence Catherine Weaver was announced as having won the silver medal and the Maybury Lodge Prize of five guineas for good conduct . Tho girl who obtains this prize obtains it by the

votes of her schoolfellows for her general amiability of conduct towards them . Alice Edith Isborn obtains the gold medal for general proficiency . The school prizes were then distributed as follows : — French , 1 st Class . —Alice Edith Isborn . Grammar and arithmetic . —Edith G . Collis . General proficiency , 1 st Class . —Jessie Butterworth .

General usefulness . —Jane Trawley . Music . —Jane Rumbelow . Writing . —Alice Freeman . General amiability , —Julie Slaymaker . Needlework . —Mary Lausdowue . Domestic duties . —Mary Hodgson . Music . —Annie Carter . Neatness . —Annie James .

Scripture history . —Ada F . Triggs . Good conduct , —Jane Trawley . Order and attention . —Harriette Jordan . French , 2 nd Class . —Ellen Henty . French , 3 rd Class . —Maude Dickens . General proficiency , 3 rd Class . —Bessie Tetley . General proficiency , 4 th Class . —Minnie Lumley .

By Henry T . Bowker , Esq ., Examiner . Recitation of Poetry—Emily Redgrave . General proficiency , 1 st Class . —Alice Edith Joborn . General proficiency , 2 nd Class . —Florence Redgrave

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By the Rev . Dr . Brette . -n T > -L i- c fist Class . —Emily Redgrave . For Recitation of t 2 n ( J CIa 8 g . _ Bne £ W - J ev . French Poetry ^ class . _ Florence Redgrave By Mrs . Brette . Music . —Emily Redgrave . By Raynham Stewart , Esq .

fist Class . —Mary Parsons-¦ n -r ,. i L- 1 2 nd Class . —Emily Goodchild . For Dictation j Class .-Elizabeth Measer , ( . ¦ 4 th Class . —Mary Stevens .

By Miss Cox . For Recitation ( Alice Edith Isborn of Poetry i Ellen Henty .

By Mrs . Spratt . Music . —Elizabeth Sarah Saunders . The Chairman ( Bro . Udall ) said he could assure the company that all tbe children had worked hard , and all would have had prizes had there been sufficient to give them . He sincerely thanked them for the support tbey had given to the institution by their presence upon this occasion .

Tbe Examiner ( Dr . Bowker ) said that was the fourth time he had had the pleasure of examining their school , and he could without exaggeration say that throughout the kingdom he could not find a school superior to theirs . Bro . the Rev . Robert James Simpson , Grand Chaplain , then addressed tbe meeting , and said : Ladies and Gentlemen—We have had much pleasure to-day

, in seeing the children of this school go through their musical and calisthenic exercises , aud the equally beautiful and admirable order which marks everything connected with this excellent Institution . A duty now devolves on us , which , I may add , will be a pleasure too—I mean to return our best thanks to Bro . Udall , our chairman , and , through him , to the House Committee also for the happiness they have given us to-day ,

and for the manner in which he has not only fulfilled his duties as chairman , but for the unwearied zeal with which he has watched over the interests of this Institution for the best part of half a century . It is the custom of our Order to pay respect

to our chiefs in every department , and not least to those who preside over our noble Charities , amongst whom Bro . Udall takes a kind of patriarchal rank . But , on a day like this , it is not to the chairman alone our sympathies should be directed . I am sure he will pardon me if I go out of the record for a moment , and mention the name of one to whose kindness , admirable discipline , and great ability no small portion of the success of our Schools is due— I mean Miss Davis . I knew her

_ name would find an echo in your hearts , especially in the hearts of these children ; nor can we admire the beautiful and exquisite order and arrangement of this establishment , nor the motherlycare and affectionate regard with which these children are tended , without recollecting the name of Miss Jarwood . May God prosper their useful and blessed labours , and those of the chairman and brethren who take a special interest in this School .

It has made rapid strides during the last six years , and I doubt not that He who has graciously blessed it in the past , will cause it to go on and prosper in the future . Bro . Head , P . G . D ., seconded the motion , which was put and . unanimously agreed to . Bro . Udall briefly returned thanks . The company then retired to the exercising hall , where dancing was commenced hy the guests , Stewards , and children , and continued up to about eleven o ' clock , when all retired highly delighted at the treat they had received .

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METROPOLITAN .

BRITANNIC LODGE ( NO . 33 ) . —An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 3 rd inst . Bro . Galloway , W . M ., presided , supported by Bros . Strapp , S . W . ; Glegg , J . W . j Crombie , Treas . ; Chubb , Sec . ; Shields , S . D . ; Church , I . G . The following brethren were also present : —Bros . England , Dir . of Cers . ; Budges , P . M . ; Peirce , P . M . ; Grissell , P . M . ; Peddon , Ferguson , Webb , Dixon , Horsley , Gale , Muriel , Norman , Parker , Hicks , Palmer , G . England , jun ., Beaman , Sharp , Sparks , Craig , R , Cope , and Sugg . The visitors -were—Bros . George