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of ono whose name was honoured aud respected by all who knew him—¦ one whom he ( Viscount Kaynham ) , was proud to call a relative—the late Lord Dudley Stuart . ( Cheers . ) It was to that distinguished man , who was at all times ready to relieve the poor and defend the oppressed , that he was indebted for having implanted in his heart a stronic desire to become a Mason , aud promote the objects of the Craft ; and it was to that worthy and lamented brother , who possessed the highest qualities which could adorn maillie owed his introduction amongst them

, . ( Cheers . ) He would now ask them to drink the toast , which included ¦ •'()' . the Masonic charities , to each of which he wished the utmost prosperity . ( Cheers . ) P > ro CHEW could not but feel how difficult a task he had to perform in following the noble lord who had so well presided over that meeting , and who had most eloquently said so much in favour of Freemasonry ancl its charities as to leave but little for him to observeHe rejoiced

. was that the noble lord had so spoken , as it would show those who—like the ¦ Indies—who graced that meeting with their presence , , were not habitually amongst them , that Freemasonry did not . as was too often charged against it . confine itself to the enjoyment of the luxuries of the table , for he could assure them that Masons were never forgetful of the enjoyment of others . ( Cheers . ) They were bound together in the bonds of fellowshi p to support and help their declining brother , ( cheers . ) and he

congratulated them on the results of that evening . He did so ihe more especially when he recollected that only about two months since a number of brethren assembled in that hall subscribed ¦ upwards of , t' 2 . 00 n in aid of the Benevolent Institution for the Aged Masons and their Widows . ( Cheers . ) They would therefore see that they ( M not confine their benevolence to the children of Masons , and 'that they were not unmindful of the wants of old age , but that in the hour f adversit

<> y of those whom , perhaps , they had been in the habit of meeting as friends and brethren , aid was afforded by those 'from whom it would give them the greatest happiness to receive it . \ Cheers . ) If at any time they were in the neighbourhood of Croydon , they would , in the immediate neighbourhood of the railway find a handsome but unobtrusive asylum , in which many ol ! their brethren ( some of whom probably had partaken with them in the pleasure of the festive board ) were happily provided for bv the members ofthe Craft ,

and enjoying in their old age those comforts they so much needed . ( Cheers . ) Probabl y from his long connection with the Girls' School , it was not unnatural that he should be called upon to respond to the toast just drunk ; but he felt that there were many brethren present who were more entitled to the honour , such as Bros . Symonds , Nutt , Barrett and others , who had liberally given both their money and their tune in aid of the charities . ( Cheers . ) It was gratifvin ' sr to him , howeverto lie enabled to respond to the toastand when in ' few weeks

, , a hence , they saw eighty innocent and beautiful girls standing where the boys had stood that evening , he trusted they would support that school as liberally as they had the other charities . ( Cheers . ) AVhen he first became connected with the school , they only provided for sixty-five girls , that number was subsequently increased to seventy , and he was gratified in being enabled to state , that within two months the number had been further increased to eightyand that the children brought in

, were up a maimer that would [ make any brother proud to own them . ( Cheers . ) lie might mention one fact , to show the value of these institutions . A short time since , a brother , who had given £ 10 10 s . to each of their charitable institutions , or .-t ' -f * " in all , was cut down in the flower of life , leaving a widow and Jive children unprovided for . It might be asked why should he have given so much to the charities if he could not make a provision for his family ? To that he would reply , he was a hale and heart onl

y man—y about twenty-six or twenty-seven years of age . and he was earning a handsome income , such as might justly have led him to suppose that he would lie enabled to provide for ' his family . He was happy to say , that one ofthe children had been elected into the Girls '

School—a second was in the Boys' School , and a brother of the Lodge of which he was a member , had paid one hundred guineas to obtain admission of a third into one of their schools . ( Cheers . ) He again thanked them , and trusted that when Lord Methuen was in the chair presiding over the festival of the Girls' School , on the Jith of May , he would lie as well supported as their noble chairman had been . Viscoimt ItAYSiiAM next proposed "The health of the Ladies , with thanks for their attendance . " ( Cheers )

. TheXoble CilAin . iiAX , in proposing the last toast , said lie was sure they must havo all felt how greatly indebted they were to tho excellent arrangements made for their enjoyment b y tlie Stewards , and the good order maintained throughout the evening ( cheers ) , and it was nothing but justice that they should acknowledge " their services , not only in providing for their comfort , but in obtaining such handsome lists of subscriptions as those so recently announced . ( Cheers . ) therefore :

He proposed to them ' The Board of Stewards and their excellent President—Pro , Syin . on . ds . " ( Cheers . ) tiro . SYMONDS , in acknowledging the compliment , would not at that late hour trouble them with a lengthened speech , but only return the sincere thanks of himself and brother Stewards for the handsome terms in which his lordshi p had proposed the toast , and the kindness ivith which it had been responded to by the brethren . If the arrangements of tlie Stewards to

promote the comfort of Ihe brethren and the prosperity of their institution had met with their approbation , they were amply repaid for the lime and trouble thev had been enabled to bestow to bring n ] -put so gratifying a result . ( Cheers . )

The company then separated at about a quarter past eleven . Tho musical arrangements , ivhich were of more than usual excellence ,, were conducted by Bro . William Ganz , -who was ably assisted by Mine .. liieder , Miss Hobeeca Isaacs , Miss Lyles , and Miss Laseelles ; and Bros . George Perren , George Tedder , Nappi , a / id Wallworth . Bro . Hark IT was toast master . The following reports were circulated in the room ; — " UOJIMITTEK ' S ANNUAL niTor . T .

"In the last report , the committee referred to plans which had been prepared for the extension and enlargement of the buildings at Wood ' Green , so as to provide adequate accommodation for seventy boys , and ' they have now pleasure in stating thuit the erections have been completed , and sixty-six of the children i .-eceived into the establishment , the parents of four only having objected to their children being admitted . " The committee refer to the annual account of receipts and

expenditure to show the cost of the new buildings , and of the furniture necessary to accommodate such a considerable additional number of inmates , including an extra master , 3 , nd of course additional domestic servants , and although that cost does not exceed the estimates which were made , it amounts to a considerable sum of money . '" It will readily occur to the governors and subscribers that in the eoiiimeneement of such an undertaking , the committee must have had arrangements to mako of an arduous characterand requiring almoin

, consideration , and they are gratified at being able to state that although they are well satisfied with all that has been done up to the present time , they are proceedingwith suggested improvements in regard to the system of management and education , which they have confident hopes will meet with general and unqualified approbation , and make the school second to none of its kind iu the country for its excellency . '' In conclusion , the committee earnestly solicit all members of our time-honored Order to render the utmost assistance by renewing and

increasing their subscriptions , and they appeal to those of their brethren who have not yet subscribed , to come forward in aid of a charity which does so much credit to the Craft , and which those who support , ifc must feel in doing so , they are performing a sacred and pleasing duty . " ord March , 1 S 00 . ( Signed ) . T . S . S . HOPWOOD . Chairman . "

" London Diocesan Board of Education , 70 , Fall Jtall , SAY . "im March , I 860 . ,: ' GI-: NTLE 3 IES , — -In presenting you with the result of my recent visit of inspection to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , 1 must beg to . call your attention to certain disadvantageous circumstances underwhich tlie examination was conducted . " I found the school entirel y disorganized in consequence of the unimportant alterations which are being made for the enlargement and

mechanical improvement of the schoolroom , and which , together with the limited time my other engagements permitted me to devote to the subject , lias prevented mo from reporting as fully as I could wish upon tlie method of instruction and the general system of management pursued at this institution , whilst from the fact of never having examined this school before , it is quite impossible that I can form a just ; estimate of the progress of the children . a I havetherefore , been obliged to adopt an independent standard

, , and , measuring the proficiency displayed by this test , I am able ta report that the boys passed a sufficiently satisfactory examination to justify nie in expressing my confident opinion that , when the school is again placed ill good working order , a gradual improvement may be anticipated . " Tlie reading , at present , is somewhat monotonous , but , a few lessons , carefully given , will speedily effect a change for the better . The writing is fairand I believe improving . Considerable attention has

, evidently been given to the arithmetic , with , I am happy to say , a satisfactory result . Many boys also wrote from diel .-ifiuii with ease anil correctness . ' * ' In the other subjects in which I examined them , namely , scripture liistory . geography . Ihiglish grammar , and history , they acquitted themselves creditably , especially when it is borne iu mind that forty boys have been in fche school onlv six months . "

"I would suggest that the Silver . Medal hitherto awarded for good writing and good conduct , should henceforth be confined to the latter , and , un tlie recommendation of the head master , f beg to name for this honourable reward . " The other prizes I have assigned as follows : — Arithmetic—prizes equal—A . . 1 " . Crighton and . T . Melluish . Writing—prize—It . . 1 . Fisher . Highly commended—J . Melluish , T . Ii . Speight and V ,. Bays ,

Geography—prize—A . J . Crichtou . Highly commended— -I . Melluish . Commended—A . Lang and J . MeLiren . History—prize—A . J . Crichtou . " Permit me , iu conclusion , to express my earnest wish that every success may attend your anxious endeavours to render 1 his valuable institution thoroughly efficient , and placing my services at your disposal , " I have the honour to be . Gentlemen , your obedient servant , "The Gentlemen ofthe House Committee CIIAS . JAMES DYER , M ' . A , of tlie Loyal Masonic Institution for Inspector of Sjchooh . " Boys , & c , ¦& c .