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Ireland.
excellent . education , but the expense of board , & c ., would bring the amount up to over £ 800 a-year ; and that was . abandoned . The last scheme , which , although his own , ho was most happy to say was not entertained for a moment , and which had the effect of bringing this important meeting 'together , was suggested to him by an endowment being made by a reverend brother , the rector of Harold ' s-cross of £ 2 , 000 to the King ' s Hospitalto maintain four orphans iu that
, 'institution . He need not tell tbem that it was a most ad-¦ lnirable institution , with every appliance for maintaining and giving a most excellent education to boys ; but he was happy to toll them that the project for an endowment was immediately abandoned . Why should not the Masonic body in this country—a body of considerable weight and importance —do something in proportion to their means and standing
liko what has been done in England ? The initiations into the Order in England in the year 1865 had been about ten thousand members . He did not know the number of subscribing Masons in this country , but he should say they amounted to about 20 , 000 , and if each of them would give but a small sum in support of the charities connected with tho Order , a large amount could be obtained . The
subscriptions to the various Masonic charities in England amounted to £ 2 , 000 per annum , including the Boys' and Girls' Orphan Schools , and for aged Masons and Willows of Masons . The Masons in Ireland should take example by this ; and if they were not as wealthy as their English brethren , they should , at least , try to follow in their wake . Their Masonic Female Orphan School was now in an admirable position , and ho had
no doubt if the same exertions were made on behalf of the Boys' School , it would be soon in as flourishing a condition . Ho had received a number of letters of apology from brethren who were unable to attend , but who wished their names placed on the subscription list , of whom he would name the following : —Bro . Henry De Burgh , £ 20 ; Bro . Ellis , £ 10 ; Bro . Smyly , £ 25 ; Bro . Ferguson , £ 10 ; Bro . Gumbleton , £ 30 ; and Bro . W . E . Snell . of
London , £ 30 . He concluded by saying that he hoped they would do as he intended , and that was to work hard for the prosperity of the Masonic Orphan Boys' School . Bro . E . R . D . La Touche said that , as Senior Grand Officer ,
the duty devolved upon him to move the first resolution , and in doing so lie would merely ask the meeting unanimously to endorse the principle that a school for orphan boys should bo established iu connection with the Order . In one point of view lie felt that ho was pre-eminently qualified to solicit that honour at the hands of the brethren , on the ground that he was Honorary Secretary of the Masonic Female Orphan School . Many of them had heard the objection raised by some of the
brethren , to the effect that if this proposed school was established they feared it would have the effect of militating in some degree gainst the prosperity of the Female School ; and he need hardly say that he should never think of asking them to establish the proposed institution if he thought it would in any way interfere with or diminish the liberality of the brethren to the Female Orphan School . He trusted that the fact that
the Secretary of the Masonic Female Orphan School proposed tiiis resolution would relieve the brethren of any apprehension that they entertained . He entertained no apprehension of the kind . He would refer to a fact or two to show the position of that school at present . He had been looking ovor the report of the year , in which Bro . J . F . Townsend had relinquished the position of Honorary Secretary to he Deputy Grand Master , and when he
undertook the duties of Secretary and when it was thought that Bio . Toivusend ' s retirement would have injured the prosperity of the school . He had compared the receipts of that year with those of I 860 , and found the result very satisfactory . In the former year the subscriptions amounted to £ 226 , while last year they reached £ s 08 . The donations in the former year amounted to £ 108 , while iu the latter they were £ 647 . In the former
year the dividend ou stocks was £ 27 , while last year it was £ 102 . _ The Grand Lodge was the only scource of income that had not increased in proportion ; but then they paid certain lees , whereas now they paid an annual stipend to the Charity . He had no doubt that , instead of the School for Boys interfering with the Female School , it would contribute v . rv considerably to its success and prosperityHe had watched the of
. progress that School for ten years , and had seen the liberality of their brethren graduall y expanding—that they were becoming more sensible of their Masonic obligations , and especially the highest and most important of all—love to the brethren , aiid charity to ¦ the orphans of their poorer brethren . Although not as sanguine
as Mr . Westby that they would have £ 10 , 000 , or even £ o , 000 within the next year , he was confident they would gradually progress in the good cause , and that the establishment of the school would show to the world how sensible they were of their Masonic obligations . The resolution he had to move was as follows : —
" That a school bo established , to be called The Masonic Orphan School , for the education and maintenance of the Order , under the Irish Constitution , and that a subscription list be forthwith opened for carrying out this benevolent project . " Bro . Alderman Manning seconded the resolution , and said he had great pleasure in so doing . Ho thought every lodge—not only in Dublin but throughout Ireland—should open subscription lists on behalf of the Boys' Orphan School . It would bo
disgraceful if they were not able to raise the required amount in two or three years . He suggested that the brethren ought to dispense with ono of their annual dinners , and give the amount it would cost to the funds of the proposed school . As ho wished to be practical , he would give £ 25 towards it . Bro . Charles Stuart Murphy said he had been a governor of the Masonic Female Orphan School for thirt and
y years , watched its progress during that time . Ho wished to give it as his opinion , lest any might be led to think otherwise , that the establishment of a boys' school would not interfere with the female school . The resolution was carried unanimously . Bro . Francis Quin , Grand Organist , had groat pleasure in moving the next resolution , which did not require any remarks
of his to recommend it to them : — "That the Most Worshipful the Grand Master , his Grace the Duke of Leinster , shall be the patron , and the Right Worshipful the Deputy Grand Master , Bro . John Fitzheniy Townsend , Q . C , LL . D ., and the Provincial Grand Masters of Ireland shall be presidents of the proposed institution . " Bro . S . II . Bolton seconded the resolution , which was carried unanimously .
Bro . Dr . P . C . Smyly moved the third resolution , as follows : — "That the following brethren be appointed trustees to the fund , in whose names all money collected shall be lodged in the Royal Bank , Foster-place : —Bros . J . F . Townsend , T . Mostyn , the Rev . H . H . J . Westby , W . S . Tracy , and R . D . La Touche . " _ Bro . S . N . Lane had great pleasure in seconding the resolution , which was unanimously adopted ,
Bro . It . W . Shekleton , in moving the next resolution , remarked upon the obligations they were under to the two Honorary Secretaries , who had been instrumental In getting up this meeting and promoting its object . He moved"That the appointment of the Rev . H . H . Westby and Joseph Radclifi ' e as Honorary Secretaries bo confirmed . " Bro . T . E . St . George seconded the resolution , which was also carried .
The chairman said that , fearing he would not be able to attend the meeting that day , he had drawn up a few suggestions for the consideration of the committee to be appointed to carry out the object , which he would now fraternally submit to the meeting . They were as follows : —Much was well and truly said at a preliminary meeting of the friends ofthe proposed institution about the limited charities of the Masonic body , numbering as it doesso many men of rankinfluenceand fortuneand
, , , , so many men in comfortable , if not in affluent circumstances , the aggregate amount of whoso contributions to the sacred cause of charity only maintains thirty-eight poor children 1 It must be said , however , as in some degree vindicating the Order against such an implied charge of parsimony , that there aro funds ' sufficient in the hands ofthe treasurer to maintain a greater number of children than those now in the schoolbutunfortunatelthe
; , y , house cannot safely contain a greater number , and for several reasons , known to its supporters , its size cannot be increased ; and the consequence is , that there are at this moment nearly , if _ not fully , twenty orphans at the door of the institution , vainly praying for its shelter and support in their dire necessity . The coutemphition of this state of things has been absolutely painful to the governors of tha school , and many of them ,
seeing the insurmountable difficulties in the case , would be glad to see the house disposed of , if it could be sold without a serious loss to the charity , and a larger house purchased or rented for the reception of the orphans . These observations regarding the female orphan school are only meant as preliminary to suggestions regarding the intended male school , the establishment of which may be rendered conducive to the benefit of the other by the purchase of the house at its cost price ( about £ 2 , 500 ) .
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Ireland.
excellent . education , but the expense of board , & c ., would bring the amount up to over £ 800 a-year ; and that was . abandoned . The last scheme , which , although his own , ho was most happy to say was not entertained for a moment , and which had the effect of bringing this important meeting 'together , was suggested to him by an endowment being made by a reverend brother , the rector of Harold ' s-cross of £ 2 , 000 to the King ' s Hospitalto maintain four orphans iu that
, 'institution . He need not tell tbem that it was a most ad-¦ lnirable institution , with every appliance for maintaining and giving a most excellent education to boys ; but he was happy to toll them that the project for an endowment was immediately abandoned . Why should not the Masonic body in this country—a body of considerable weight and importance —do something in proportion to their means and standing
liko what has been done in England ? The initiations into the Order in England in the year 1865 had been about ten thousand members . He did not know the number of subscribing Masons in this country , but he should say they amounted to about 20 , 000 , and if each of them would give but a small sum in support of the charities connected with tho Order , a large amount could be obtained . The
subscriptions to the various Masonic charities in England amounted to £ 2 , 000 per annum , including the Boys' and Girls' Orphan Schools , and for aged Masons and Willows of Masons . The Masons in Ireland should take example by this ; and if they were not as wealthy as their English brethren , they should , at least , try to follow in their wake . Their Masonic Female Orphan School was now in an admirable position , and ho had
no doubt if the same exertions were made on behalf of the Boys' School , it would be soon in as flourishing a condition . Ho had received a number of letters of apology from brethren who were unable to attend , but who wished their names placed on the subscription list , of whom he would name the following : —Bro . Henry De Burgh , £ 20 ; Bro . Ellis , £ 10 ; Bro . Smyly , £ 25 ; Bro . Ferguson , £ 10 ; Bro . Gumbleton , £ 30 ; and Bro . W . E . Snell . of
London , £ 30 . He concluded by saying that he hoped they would do as he intended , and that was to work hard for the prosperity of the Masonic Orphan Boys' School . Bro . E . R . D . La Touche said that , as Senior Grand Officer ,
the duty devolved upon him to move the first resolution , and in doing so lie would merely ask the meeting unanimously to endorse the principle that a school for orphan boys should bo established iu connection with the Order . In one point of view lie felt that ho was pre-eminently qualified to solicit that honour at the hands of the brethren , on the ground that he was Honorary Secretary of the Masonic Female Orphan School . Many of them had heard the objection raised by some of the
brethren , to the effect that if this proposed school was established they feared it would have the effect of militating in some degree gainst the prosperity of the Female School ; and he need hardly say that he should never think of asking them to establish the proposed institution if he thought it would in any way interfere with or diminish the liberality of the brethren to the Female Orphan School . He trusted that the fact that
the Secretary of the Masonic Female Orphan School proposed tiiis resolution would relieve the brethren of any apprehension that they entertained . He entertained no apprehension of the kind . He would refer to a fact or two to show the position of that school at present . He had been looking ovor the report of the year , in which Bro . J . F . Townsend had relinquished the position of Honorary Secretary to he Deputy Grand Master , and when he
undertook the duties of Secretary and when it was thought that Bio . Toivusend ' s retirement would have injured the prosperity of the school . He had compared the receipts of that year with those of I 860 , and found the result very satisfactory . In the former year the subscriptions amounted to £ 226 , while last year they reached £ s 08 . The donations in the former year amounted to £ 108 , while iu the latter they were £ 647 . In the former
year the dividend ou stocks was £ 27 , while last year it was £ 102 . _ The Grand Lodge was the only scource of income that had not increased in proportion ; but then they paid certain lees , whereas now they paid an annual stipend to the Charity . He had no doubt that , instead of the School for Boys interfering with the Female School , it would contribute v . rv considerably to its success and prosperityHe had watched the of
. progress that School for ten years , and had seen the liberality of their brethren graduall y expanding—that they were becoming more sensible of their Masonic obligations , and especially the highest and most important of all—love to the brethren , aiid charity to ¦ the orphans of their poorer brethren . Although not as sanguine
as Mr . Westby that they would have £ 10 , 000 , or even £ o , 000 within the next year , he was confident they would gradually progress in the good cause , and that the establishment of the school would show to the world how sensible they were of their Masonic obligations . The resolution he had to move was as follows : —
" That a school bo established , to be called The Masonic Orphan School , for the education and maintenance of the Order , under the Irish Constitution , and that a subscription list be forthwith opened for carrying out this benevolent project . " Bro . Alderman Manning seconded the resolution , and said he had great pleasure in so doing . Ho thought every lodge—not only in Dublin but throughout Ireland—should open subscription lists on behalf of the Boys' Orphan School . It would bo
disgraceful if they were not able to raise the required amount in two or three years . He suggested that the brethren ought to dispense with ono of their annual dinners , and give the amount it would cost to the funds of the proposed school . As ho wished to be practical , he would give £ 25 towards it . Bro . Charles Stuart Murphy said he had been a governor of the Masonic Female Orphan School for thirt and
y years , watched its progress during that time . Ho wished to give it as his opinion , lest any might be led to think otherwise , that the establishment of a boys' school would not interfere with the female school . The resolution was carried unanimously . Bro . Francis Quin , Grand Organist , had groat pleasure in moving the next resolution , which did not require any remarks
of his to recommend it to them : — "That the Most Worshipful the Grand Master , his Grace the Duke of Leinster , shall be the patron , and the Right Worshipful the Deputy Grand Master , Bro . John Fitzheniy Townsend , Q . C , LL . D ., and the Provincial Grand Masters of Ireland shall be presidents of the proposed institution . " Bro . S . II . Bolton seconded the resolution , which was carried unanimously .
Bro . Dr . P . C . Smyly moved the third resolution , as follows : — "That the following brethren be appointed trustees to the fund , in whose names all money collected shall be lodged in the Royal Bank , Foster-place : —Bros . J . F . Townsend , T . Mostyn , the Rev . H . H . J . Westby , W . S . Tracy , and R . D . La Touche . " _ Bro . S . N . Lane had great pleasure in seconding the resolution , which was unanimously adopted ,
Bro . It . W . Shekleton , in moving the next resolution , remarked upon the obligations they were under to the two Honorary Secretaries , who had been instrumental In getting up this meeting and promoting its object . He moved"That the appointment of the Rev . H . H . Westby and Joseph Radclifi ' e as Honorary Secretaries bo confirmed . " Bro . T . E . St . George seconded the resolution , which was also carried .
The chairman said that , fearing he would not be able to attend the meeting that day , he had drawn up a few suggestions for the consideration of the committee to be appointed to carry out the object , which he would now fraternally submit to the meeting . They were as follows : —Much was well and truly said at a preliminary meeting of the friends ofthe proposed institution about the limited charities of the Masonic body , numbering as it doesso many men of rankinfluenceand fortuneand
, , , , so many men in comfortable , if not in affluent circumstances , the aggregate amount of whoso contributions to the sacred cause of charity only maintains thirty-eight poor children 1 It must be said , however , as in some degree vindicating the Order against such an implied charge of parsimony , that there aro funds ' sufficient in the hands ofthe treasurer to maintain a greater number of children than those now in the schoolbutunfortunatelthe
; , y , house cannot safely contain a greater number , and for several reasons , known to its supporters , its size cannot be increased ; and the consequence is , that there are at this moment nearly , if _ not fully , twenty orphans at the door of the institution , vainly praying for its shelter and support in their dire necessity . The coutemphition of this state of things has been absolutely painful to the governors of tha school , and many of them ,
seeing the insurmountable difficulties in the case , would be glad to see the house disposed of , if it could be sold without a serious loss to the charity , and a larger house purchased or rented for the reception of the orphans . These observations regarding the female orphan school are only meant as preliminary to suggestions regarding the intended male school , the establishment of which may be rendered conducive to the benefit of the other by the purchase of the house at its cost price ( about £ 2 , 500 ) .