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sacrifice of their time and money wo are indebted for the efficient state in which wo find those institutions , the details of which have been brought before you in the report which has been read . £ think you will agree with me that the ladies who have put their hearts into this good work deserve most highly the best thanks we can offer them for the interest they take in keeping up the credit of the Order in providing for the education of the children of our poor brethren . I hope that the sight I

of the orphans of deceased poor Freemasons to-ni ght may induce some of ihe charitabl y disposed here present to look upon these schools as worthy of support , aud may make them think that the Ancient Cra . lt is doing some good in rescuing these poor children from a life of ignorance and misery , and giving them an opportunity of becoming useful members of society . The R . W Bro . Sir J . Marcus Stewart , Bart ., Prov . Grand Master of Tyrnno , nnij Ko felt It nv , lion nnr . as well as a pleasure

, to second the resolution which had been so ably proposed . The resolution was divided into two heads , the first of which related to the adoption , printing , and circulation of the report , which he believed showed no apathy on the part of Freemasons , as regarded this school . He noticed that there was a small diminution in the amount of private subscriptions and donations to the funds , as compared with last year , and he appealed to the country members to bring that matter forward in their

respective lodges . He saw by a reference to the subscription list that seven-tenths of the amount were subscribed b y the Dublin brethren , and two-thirds of the remaining three-tenths had been given by the brethren of Belfast and Cork , who took a warm interest in the school . As to the pupils , five-sixths of them had come from the country , aud only oue-sixth from Dublin , showing that the number of those relieved from the country was in enormous proportion to the amount subscribed . He hoped that

in future an effort would be made to obtain more assistance from the country . He trusted , also , that the subscriptions from all sources this year would be largely increased , as the governors intended giving an increase of accommodation in the school . Having spoken of the great advantages conferred by the school , he said that the average number of pupils admitted per year was six , and that the same number left , who were well provided for and looked after . They were chiefly fitted for governesses , and these even of the first-class in that profession . He referred in a eulogistic manner to the ladies of the education , finance , and

apprentice committees of the institution , and also to the medical officers of tbe schools , for their unremitting care aud attention to tbe welfare of tbe institution and the pupils , mentioning as a gratifying fact that during eighteen years there had not been a single death in the school . That would give some idea of the care paid to them . He trusted the Male Orphan School would prove as great a success as this institution . The Male Orphan Scliol bad been started in 18 G 7 , and already there had been

: £ 5 , 1 G 5 subscribed , of which £ 4 , 400 had been invested . This gratifying result was , in a great measure , due to the exertions of the Rev . Uro . Westby . The resolution was put and carried unanimously . Selections were then played by some of the pupils on tbe pianoforte with marked success . Bro . General Dunne came forward , and said he had great pleasure in moving that a cordial vote of thanks be passed to

the Deputy Grand Master for his dignified conduct in tho chair . He expressed his very strong regret at the absence of the Duke of Leinster , and spoke of the merits of the Masonic Order . Bro . AVilliam Fetberstonbaugb , Prov . Grand Master of Meath , seconded the motion , which passed unanimously . The Deputy Grand Master , in returning thauks , said that the resolution took him quite by surpriseand . was an honour he did

, not at all anticipate . This concluded the proceedings in the large conc-rt hall , and the procession then formed , and conducted the Deputy Grand Muster to u dais erected at the northern end of the nave , where he presented the prizes , or certificates to the successful pupils at the recent examinatio ; :. The following resolution was carried : — "That whilst acknowledging with gratitude the liberal

support and assi-tauce which the Institution has hitherto experienced , the governors would earnestly invite the co-operation of the brethren , in order to still further extend the usefulness of the Institution . " The vast assembly then promenaded tho building for a considerable time , the bands playing alternately , and it was quite

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evident that a most agreeable evening had been spent . Every credit is due to the promoters aud stewards of the meeting for the admirable manner in which the arrangements were carried out .

Knights Templar.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .

INDIA . PROVINCIAL GRAND PRIORY OF KNIGHTS OF MALTA . On the conclusion of the work of the Provincial Grand Conclave , the Sir Knights repaired to banquet , after which they ag-ain assembled in the Temple , and assisted in the opening of the Provincial Grand Priory of Bengal at 11 o ' clock D . UI . Present— sir Sandeman

:-v . E . llmgiit iiugk , Provincial Grand Prior ; E . Sir Knight H . H . Locke , Sandeman Priory ; G . H . Daly , M . D ., Royal Kent Priory ; I . L . Taylor , Royal Kent Priory ; AV . Adlard , St . Augustine Priory ; Capt . W . G . Murray , Sandeman Priory ; John Mackintosh , Sandeman Priory ; AV . B . Collins , Sandeman Priory ; I . J . Whitty , Sandeman Priory ; D . Macgregor , Sandeman Priory ; Capt . G . G . Nelson , St . Augustine Priory ; C . H . ComptonSandeman Priory ; W .

, MacGowan , Sandeman Priory ; AV . Bourne , C . E ., Sandeman Priory ; Capt . A . J . Filgate , Sandeman Priory . The Provincial Grand Prior expressed his gratification at theestablishment of a Grand Priory of Knights of Malta in Bengal . There were three Priories in Bengal , one being attached to each of the Kni ght Templar Encampments , and all being under the rule of well-known and energetic Masons . Tho Sir

Knights of the Priory attached to the "Sepulchre" Encampment , had paid him the very high compliment of naming it alter him , and of introducing his family crest and motto into their heraldic bearings . He sincerely trusted that the work now commenced in order , would bear much good fruit , and that this degree of Knight Templary would long flourish in the province . It was his attention on thisthe first occasion of opening a

, Grand Priory , to appoint to Grand Office only such Sir Knights as would hold their rank by reason of their corresponding positions in Provincial Grand Conclave . He thought that at this early stage of their existence it would perhaps be unnecessary to frame bye-laws , as they could be governed in all things by the spirit of the general regulations of the order ; it would perhaps be unadvisable also to lay down a scale af fees for office and dispensations .

The Provincial Grand Prior directed E . Sir Kuight I . L . Taylor to assume the duties of Grand Treasurer to the Provincial Grand Priory , by virtue of his holding the corresponding rank in the Provincial Grand Conclave of Knight Templars . There being no other work before the Provincial Grand . Priory , it was closed according to due and ancient form .

Poetry.

Poetry .

FORGIVENESS . BY Mss . J . W . FIGS . AVhy may Nations God-like be And in forgiveness just and free , And may none seek to crush another But act the nobler part of brother . God alone can life impart ;

Shall we not then expect to smart If in disobedience to His will AVe fig ht with an intent to kill P AVe teach our children " love each other " And be kind to one another , What must they think when Princes great , Are fighting for each other's State ? Better example may we see , Or they perhaps will disagree ; And who on earth can apprehend When wars shall cease , aud strife shall end .