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Masonic Notes And Queries.
MASONIC RIELE MATCH . —On the 7 th a competition took place on tho range of the Victoria Rifles , at Kilburn , between six members of the Masonic lodge of that corps , and six members of the lodge attached to the South Middlesex R . V . C , at 200 , 300 , and 400 yards ; seven shots at each distance , long Enfield rifles , and Government ammunition . The Victorias were again the victorshaving scored thirty-eiht points more than
, g the South Middlesex . The weather was very unpropitious , causing frequent interruption through heavy falls of snow . After the match the South Middlesex brethren were entertained at a banquet by the Victoria Rifles Lodge at the Freemasons' Tavern . A pleasant evening was passed , and the brethren separated , trusting soon to meet again in friendly rivalry . The following are the totals-. —Vickrias—Dr .
Shepherd , 66 ; S . AV . Block , 5 S ; Lieutenant Tomkins , 56 ; T . H . Block , 55 ; Major Greenhilf , 54 ; F . C . AV . King , 40—total , 329 . South Middlesex—Nocera , 56 ; Sergeant Jones , 50 ; Ensign Young , 48 ; Worthington , 46 ; Henry Radclifl ' e , 46 ; Sergeant Burman , 45—total , 291 . These friendly gatherings of Masons outside Freemasonry are very pleasing ; and it is to be hoped that a suggestion that was generally well received
last year will be carried out at the meeting of the National Rifle Association at AAlmbledon this year , and that one evening may be set apart for a meeting of Masons from all parts of the kingdom who will be then present .
A SELE-TAtrcuiT MATHEMATICIAN . —Edmund Stone , a celebrated mathematician , is an extraordinary instance of a man uninstrncted and self-taught , acquiring by dint of perseverance and genius a thorough knowledge of languages and science . His father was gardener to the Duke of Argyle .. Young Stone was eight years old before he learnt to read . A servant having by chance taught him the letters of the alphabet , nothing more seemed wanting to expand his genius . He applied himself to
study , and by the time he was eighteen he had attained , without a master , a perfect knowledge of geometry . The Duke of Argyle , whounited with military talents a general acquaintance with the sciences , walking one day in his garden , saw a Latin copy of Sir Isaac Newton ' s celebrated work , the "Principia , " lying on the grass . He called one of his servants to pick it up , and carry it to his library , from which he supposed it to have
been brought . The young gardener told his grace that the book belonged to him . "To you , " replied the Duke ; "do you understand geometry , Latin , Newton ? " "I know a little of them , " answered the youth , with a look of simplicity , arising from a profound ignorance of his own talents and knowledge . The Duke was surprised , and entered into conversation with the young mathematician . He asked him several questions , and was astonished at the force , the accuracy , and the frankness of his answers . "But how , " asked the Duke , " came you to the
knowledge of these things ? " Stone replied : " One of your Grace ' s servants taught me to read about ten years' since . What need one know more than the letters , and learn anything one wishes ? " The Duke's curiosity was still more strongly excited , and he requested him to relate how lie had proceeded to become so learned . "I first learned to read , " said the youth . ' The masons were then at work upon your house . I went near them one dayand saw that the architect used a rule and
com-, passes , and made calculations . I inquired what might be the meaning and use of these tbings , and was informed that there was a science called arithmetic . I purchased a book of arithmetic , and learned it . I was told that there was another science called geometry . I bought the elementary hooks , and learned geometry . By reading I found that there were good books on these sciences in Latin . I understood also that there were good
books of the same kind in French . I bought a dictionary , and learned French . And this , my lord , is what I have done . It seems to me that we may learn everything when we once know the letters of the alphabet , " The duke was delighted with this account , and gave him an employment which left him sufficient leisure to cultivate his favourite pursuits , for ho discovered the same genius in music , painting , architecture , and all the sciences which depend on calculations and proportions . Neither the time nor place ofhis birth is Known , but he died in 1768 .
EitEATUM . —In the report of the Grand Lodge proceedings in our last number , a slight error crept in in that part of it referring to the recommendations for grants of the Board of Benevolence . The recommendation of the grant to Bro . Dennis was supported by Bro . Frederick Adlard , and not " Oldland , ' as accidentally inserted .
Masonic Mem.
MASONIC MEM .
THEMASONICMIRROR. * * AU communications to be addressed to 19 , Salisbury-streei , Strand , Loudon , AV . C .
ROYAL FuEE . UASoys' SCHOOL EOB GIEES . —Bro . Frederick AValters , of 372 , New Cross-road , S . E ., informs us that he will be glad to receive votes in support of the application of Ada Ronnell ; and if any brother has any Boys' School votes , he will be happy to arrange for an exchange , as he is desirous of assuring the success of the candidate ( Ada Rennell ) at the next election .
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS . The sixty-ninth anniversary festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys was celebrated on AVednesday evening , at the Freemasons' Hall , and was very fully attended by members of the Craft , not only from metropolitan lodges , but from different parts of the kingdom .
Although the festival for the Boys' School is the second Masonic gathering of the year , it stands ftrst in importance , inasmuch as it brings within its scope those who will have to bear the heat and burden of the day in the great battle of life , and perpetuate the worthy name of those who , although overtaken hy misfortune , have in their time done good service to
the Craft ; and nothing can give a more striking illustration of the value of -Freemasonry than the readiness displayed by its members to take care of those who are unable to take care of themselves . The report of the Committee for tho past year was circulated in tho Hall , from which wo select the following extracts .-
—In April last the number of hoys educated , clothed , and maintained was increased to ninety , and in October last to one hundred . By an accident , however , tho actual number is 101 , of whom three are educated out of the Institution , and clothed , while three boys have been admitted by purchase , making tho total number on the books 104 . Notwithstanding the addition
to the annual cost of maintenance thus occasioned , the Committee felt themselves to be without an alternation having regard to the large sums contributed to the Institution , and tha greatly-increased number of applications for admission . In connection with this subject it may bo stated that it has been determined for the future to submit a certain number of
boys annually to the test of the Oxford Local Middle Class Examinations , as affording a , far more satisfactory mode of arriving at a genuine knowledge of the educational status of the pupils , and of the qualifications of the teachers , than can possibly he derived from private examinations . The unfortunate necessity , which it had been hoped to avoid ,
of a resort to the powers conferred by the Quarterly General Court of 17 th April , 1805 , to borrow a sum not exceeding 1610 , 000 to defray the cost of tho new buildings , 1 a source of sincere regret . Increased requirements aud additici ; .. U necessary works , with the furniture for so extensive u buii--.-i :-g , and tha provision for the reception of twenty additional noys , iuivo
caused an outlay larger than was anticipated . To meet tho demands of contractors , & c , a mortgage of the entire property at Wood-green has been completed at five per cent , per annum ou the amount of cash produced by tho sale of stock £ 6 , 096 . To provide for the liquidation of this debt , it is contemplated to raise a fund to be called "The Masonic Boys' School Mortgage Redemption Fund , " the details in connection with which will be
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Masonic Notes And Queries.
MASONIC RIELE MATCH . —On the 7 th a competition took place on tho range of the Victoria Rifles , at Kilburn , between six members of the Masonic lodge of that corps , and six members of the lodge attached to the South Middlesex R . V . C , at 200 , 300 , and 400 yards ; seven shots at each distance , long Enfield rifles , and Government ammunition . The Victorias were again the victorshaving scored thirty-eiht points more than
, g the South Middlesex . The weather was very unpropitious , causing frequent interruption through heavy falls of snow . After the match the South Middlesex brethren were entertained at a banquet by the Victoria Rifles Lodge at the Freemasons' Tavern . A pleasant evening was passed , and the brethren separated , trusting soon to meet again in friendly rivalry . The following are the totals-. —Vickrias—Dr .
Shepherd , 66 ; S . AV . Block , 5 S ; Lieutenant Tomkins , 56 ; T . H . Block , 55 ; Major Greenhilf , 54 ; F . C . AV . King , 40—total , 329 . South Middlesex—Nocera , 56 ; Sergeant Jones , 50 ; Ensign Young , 48 ; Worthington , 46 ; Henry Radclifl ' e , 46 ; Sergeant Burman , 45—total , 291 . These friendly gatherings of Masons outside Freemasonry are very pleasing ; and it is to be hoped that a suggestion that was generally well received
last year will be carried out at the meeting of the National Rifle Association at AAlmbledon this year , and that one evening may be set apart for a meeting of Masons from all parts of the kingdom who will be then present .
A SELE-TAtrcuiT MATHEMATICIAN . —Edmund Stone , a celebrated mathematician , is an extraordinary instance of a man uninstrncted and self-taught , acquiring by dint of perseverance and genius a thorough knowledge of languages and science . His father was gardener to the Duke of Argyle .. Young Stone was eight years old before he learnt to read . A servant having by chance taught him the letters of the alphabet , nothing more seemed wanting to expand his genius . He applied himself to
study , and by the time he was eighteen he had attained , without a master , a perfect knowledge of geometry . The Duke of Argyle , whounited with military talents a general acquaintance with the sciences , walking one day in his garden , saw a Latin copy of Sir Isaac Newton ' s celebrated work , the "Principia , " lying on the grass . He called one of his servants to pick it up , and carry it to his library , from which he supposed it to have
been brought . The young gardener told his grace that the book belonged to him . "To you , " replied the Duke ; "do you understand geometry , Latin , Newton ? " "I know a little of them , " answered the youth , with a look of simplicity , arising from a profound ignorance of his own talents and knowledge . The Duke was surprised , and entered into conversation with the young mathematician . He asked him several questions , and was astonished at the force , the accuracy , and the frankness of his answers . "But how , " asked the Duke , " came you to the
knowledge of these things ? " Stone replied : " One of your Grace ' s servants taught me to read about ten years' since . What need one know more than the letters , and learn anything one wishes ? " The Duke's curiosity was still more strongly excited , and he requested him to relate how lie had proceeded to become so learned . "I first learned to read , " said the youth . ' The masons were then at work upon your house . I went near them one dayand saw that the architect used a rule and
com-, passes , and made calculations . I inquired what might be the meaning and use of these tbings , and was informed that there was a science called arithmetic . I purchased a book of arithmetic , and learned it . I was told that there was another science called geometry . I bought the elementary hooks , and learned geometry . By reading I found that there were good books on these sciences in Latin . I understood also that there were good
books of the same kind in French . I bought a dictionary , and learned French . And this , my lord , is what I have done . It seems to me that we may learn everything when we once know the letters of the alphabet , " The duke was delighted with this account , and gave him an employment which left him sufficient leisure to cultivate his favourite pursuits , for ho discovered the same genius in music , painting , architecture , and all the sciences which depend on calculations and proportions . Neither the time nor place ofhis birth is Known , but he died in 1768 .
EitEATUM . —In the report of the Grand Lodge proceedings in our last number , a slight error crept in in that part of it referring to the recommendations for grants of the Board of Benevolence . The recommendation of the grant to Bro . Dennis was supported by Bro . Frederick Adlard , and not " Oldland , ' as accidentally inserted .
Masonic Mem.
MASONIC MEM .
THEMASONICMIRROR. * * AU communications to be addressed to 19 , Salisbury-streei , Strand , Loudon , AV . C .
ROYAL FuEE . UASoys' SCHOOL EOB GIEES . —Bro . Frederick AValters , of 372 , New Cross-road , S . E ., informs us that he will be glad to receive votes in support of the application of Ada Ronnell ; and if any brother has any Boys' School votes , he will be happy to arrange for an exchange , as he is desirous of assuring the success of the candidate ( Ada Rennell ) at the next election .
ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS . The sixty-ninth anniversary festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys was celebrated on AVednesday evening , at the Freemasons' Hall , and was very fully attended by members of the Craft , not only from metropolitan lodges , but from different parts of the kingdom .
Although the festival for the Boys' School is the second Masonic gathering of the year , it stands ftrst in importance , inasmuch as it brings within its scope those who will have to bear the heat and burden of the day in the great battle of life , and perpetuate the worthy name of those who , although overtaken hy misfortune , have in their time done good service to
the Craft ; and nothing can give a more striking illustration of the value of -Freemasonry than the readiness displayed by its members to take care of those who are unable to take care of themselves . The report of the Committee for tho past year was circulated in tho Hall , from which wo select the following extracts .-
—In April last the number of hoys educated , clothed , and maintained was increased to ninety , and in October last to one hundred . By an accident , however , tho actual number is 101 , of whom three are educated out of the Institution , and clothed , while three boys have been admitted by purchase , making tho total number on the books 104 . Notwithstanding the addition
to the annual cost of maintenance thus occasioned , the Committee felt themselves to be without an alternation having regard to the large sums contributed to the Institution , and tha greatly-increased number of applications for admission . In connection with this subject it may bo stated that it has been determined for the future to submit a certain number of
boys annually to the test of the Oxford Local Middle Class Examinations , as affording a , far more satisfactory mode of arriving at a genuine knowledge of the educational status of the pupils , and of the qualifications of the teachers , than can possibly he derived from private examinations . The unfortunate necessity , which it had been hoped to avoid ,
of a resort to the powers conferred by the Quarterly General Court of 17 th April , 1805 , to borrow a sum not exceeding 1610 , 000 to defray the cost of tho new buildings , 1 a source of sincere regret . Increased requirements aud additici ; .. U necessary works , with the furniture for so extensive u buii--.-i :-g , and tha provision for the reception of twenty additional noys , iuivo
caused an outlay larger than was anticipated . To meet tho demands of contractors , & c , a mortgage of the entire property at Wood-green has been completed at five per cent , per annum ou the amount of cash produced by tho sale of stock £ 6 , 096 . To provide for the liquidation of this debt , it is contemplated to raise a fund to be called "The Masonic Boys' School Mortgage Redemption Fund , " the details in connection with which will be