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perty to the completion of the building happily commenced . They trust , however , that the members of the Order will aid in relieving them from the necessity of this sacrifice . An examination of the list of subscribers proves that out of the number of subscribing members of the Order under the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of England—say 25 , 000 , less than 2 , 000 contribute to this deserving charity . The committee , thereforehave no hesitation in renewing their appeal for

sup-, port , seeing how wide is the circle of those , in attracting whose sympathy and assistance they hope eventually to succeed . By order of the committee , FEEDEEICK BINCKES , Secretary . EXAMINATION REPOETS . To the Committee ofthe Royal Masonic Institution for Boys .

GENTLEMEN , —I have much pleasure in presenting to you the following report of the recent examination of your School at Wood Green . My examination has embraced the following subjects , viz .: —• Arithmetic ancl algebra , Scripture , English and Roman history , geography and knowledge of elementary subjects in natural science and in English reading , and spelling by dictation . The

boys in the first class were examined in all these subjects , and the others in a portion of them , and the examination was conducted partly on paper and partly viva voce . The result has been upon the whole so satisfactory as to enable me to congratulate you on the very e / ficient state of your school . Correct principles in all the subjects taught are evidently well instilled into the minds of the boys , and the teaching is close and accurate .

The exercise for dictation for the first two classes was selected from one of the leading articles of the Times newspaper for the ( lay , and was a fair spccimmi of the best current literature of our time , liy reference to the marks awarded to each boy , you will see how correctly that exercise was written by a majority of those boys .

The knowledge ofthe boys in the upper classes , in arithmetic , in Roman and English History , and in geography , is quite equal to the average of the boys of their age in our best schools , and , what I consider of much importance , their manner of writing that knowledge on paper , shows both intelligence and care . The young boys die ! their work equally well in proportion to their age , and were both attentive and anxious to do their best .

The discipline , good order , and cheerful obedience of the boys , are worthy of all praise . I have been accustomed for so many years to the teaching and management of a large number of boys in a public school , that I cannot conclude this report without congratulating you upon tlie success with whieh your school is conducted . You have under your care many boys of much promise , who will , I am persuadedamply repay you hereafterfor the advantages you

, , are now bestowing upon them . Believe me to be , Gentlemen , Your very faithful servant , HENEY F . BOWKEE , Head Master of the English School , Christ ' s Hospital . Christ ' s Hospital , llth February , 1861 .

LATIN AND FRENCH : EXAMINATIONS . » February 6 th , 186-1 . GENTLEMEN , —I had much pleasure in examining " The Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , " and have still more pleasure in sending the report of my examination , to congratulate you on the flourishing state of the education in your establishment . I have examined boys viva voce and b in French

your y papers , anel Latin , and I was surprised at their proficiency in French ; their pronouncintion is excellent ( I had to find fault only with one ) and their knowledge of grammar very good ; they translate very accurately , and they seem rjuite familiar with the idiomatic expressions . In one word , I could not wish for better . As for the LatinI must sayit was not so good ; but though

, , the papers of the second class were rather weak , some boys who stand high in the list gave me remarkable translations of Latin into English . On . tho whole , the papers on grammar were very satisfactory , and , considering the short time the boys have learnt Latin , I think the result of this examination a very good one . I have been so ploased with the bovs' knowledge of French ,

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that I will give an extra prize ( value one guinea ) , if you kindly allow me to do so , to the boy " Wiber , " who is the first of the first class . Now , Gentlemen , I conclude in saying that your school is , in every respect , in a most satisfactory state , as far as French and Latin are concerned , and , I have the honour to , Gentlemen , Your obedient servant ,

P . H . EENEST B RETTE , D . D . Head Master of the French School , Christ ' s Hospital , London . To the Committee of the Eoyal Masonic Institution for Boys . To the Committee of the Boyal Masonic Institution for Boys . GENTLEMEN—Having written our reports of the present

, state of your school separately , we unite in presenting ^ to you the following recommendations : —We believe the condition of your school to be EO satisfactory , that it is capable ^ of any addition to the course of education now pursued , which you may think fit to give it . The introduction of drawing , under its three most useful divisions of Free-hand , Geometrical , and Model Drawing , would

be most valuable to the boys in many ways , especially as many of them display abilities which would enable them to avail themselves of opportunities of entering some of the occupations of professional life , where knowledge of drawing is necessary . In addition to this , we think that it would be an advantage to the upper boys if they were taught the elements of the Greek language .

We offer these suggestions , with the conviction that youiv school will hereafter occupy a position not inferior to some of the most prominent schools in the country . We have tbe honour to be , Gentlemen , Your very faithful servants , P . H . EENEST BEETTE , D . D . Head Master of the French School , Christ ' s Hospital .

HENEV F . BOWKEE , Head Master of the English School , Christ's Hospital . Christ's Hospital , llth February , 1864 .

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DEVONSHIRE . BKIXHAM . —Lodge True Love , and Unity ( No . 218 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge took place on Wednesday week , at the Masonic Hall , and a large number of members were present to witness the presentation to the loelge of a handsome and valuable inkstand by Bro . Jolui Mitchelmore , P . M . Several speeches were delivered expressive of appreciation of the gift

by the brethren , and of the high estimation in which the donor was deservedly held . DORSETSHIRE . WIMBORNE MINSTEE . —Lodge St . Cuthberga ( No . 622 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge took place on Monday , 7 th inst ., Bro . Low , W . AL , in the chair , who laid several

communications before the lodge , the most important being a notice , that , on the next meeting , he should propose that a Royal Arch Chapter be formed in connection with the lodge , and that the lodpce recommends the same to the Supreme Grand Chapter . The W . M . then presented Bro . Rowe , P . M ., with the vouchers constituting him a Life Governor of tho Boys' Institution . He observed that it was intended to have presented him the resolution in which it was proposed engrossed on vellum , but he

thought before long there would be a jewel for the Governors of the different Institutions , which would be more appropriate . He trusted that he might long enjoy the privilege it conferred , and he had much pleasure in handing it to him . Bro . Rowe briefly returned thanks , when the D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . J . M . Mont ,-igu , (' who was present , expressed his pleasure at the businesslike working of the lodge , and commended the W . M . and brethren for their exertions to get a Royal Arch Chapter attached to the lodge , of which he had no doubt but they would be successful .