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Our Weekly Budget.
first motion on the agenda paper is by Bro . Joshua Nunn . who will move that a sum of five-and-twenty thousand pounds be expended out of the Funds of the Institution in the purchase of land and the erection of school premises , so as to accommodate two hundred children , care
being taken that , if the present school be removed , the new buildings may be extended so as to contain all the children nnder one roof . Bro . Rucker proposes the appointment of a sub-committee to inquire into and report upon the best means of providing additional accommodation for thirty or
forty more children ; Avhile the third proposal is that the present infirmary be utilised for the accommodation of additional children , a suitable house being rented and furnished for the reception of the invalids . These motions are satisfactory proof of the growing interest
which the Craft generally is taking in our several institutions . Whichever of the propositions is carried , the end in view is the same—namely , provision for an increased number of girls , and , Ave doubt not , a means Avill be found to secure this desirable end . We
see no reason why the Masonic Girls' School should not follow the example of other large metropolitan schools , and seek a new field , at some little distance from , town , where land being cheaper , larger premises could be had for far less a sum than in London . There would
also be greater space obtained for recreation , while com munication Avith head-quarters would be as easy under the new as under existing arrangements . Whatever is done , the scheme for the enlargement of the School will have our best wishes .
Blackburn has just been in all the feverish excitement of a Parliamentary Election . One of its tAvo representatives , Mr . Fielden , died a short time since , and at first it seemed as though the election of Mr . Thwaites , or , at all events , of the Conservative candidate , would have passed
unchallenged ; but Mr . Hibbert , Avho held a subordinate post in Mr . Gladstone ' s Ministry , Avas induced to come fonvard in the Liberal interest . However , victory declared decisively for Mr . Thwaites , AVIIO headed his opponent by nearly a thousand votes .
Generally speaking there is a dearth of home neAvs . We are , indeed , in a kind of transition state . The holidays are about over , yet serious Avork has hardly recommenced . A
few Aveeks , hoAvever , -will set things right . We are beginning to think of the Lord Mayor ' s SIIOAV , November fogs , buying presents and Christmas pudding , and Avhen this is the case , Ave knoAv Ave are in for Avork .
It is not often Ave hear of a female cab-driver . HoAvever , on the 30 th ult ., a cab proprietor of Surbiton was summoned before the Kingston-on-Thames magistrates for having , some days previously , unlawfully interfered Avith one Mrs . Maria Denman , also a cab proprietor , and holding
a driver ' s license , and hindered her from taking up a fare . It Avas proved in the evidence that the defendant had used language to the detriment of the complainant at the moment a lady was stepping into the latter ' s cab , he advising the lady that the horse could not draAV , or the
complainant drive . The case Avas proved , and the magistrate fined the defendant £ 1 7 s 6 d , including costs , or fourteen days' imprisonment , the chairman stating that his conduct was most nngenerous and unmanly , and that if such conduct were repeated , the full penalty would be imposed .
Foreign neAvs is not very cheerful . From Paris Ave learn that the Count de Molin , the Spanish Ambassador , had a very narrow escape a day or tAvo since . A car ran into his carriage , in the ^ Champs Elysees , and badly damaged it , but fortunately the Count and his son escaped Avith only a feAv
bruises . The military manoeuvres at Vernon appear to have been admirably conducted , and all the foreign officers Avho Avere present bear Avilling testimony to the skill and ability of the rival generals , and the good form and endurance of the troops . So far there is nothing of any very
serious moment . But from Spain , AVC hear nothing very satisfactory . We hope and trust this miserable Carlist Avar Avill soon come to an end , and as there seems to be little doubt that the Carlists are being thoroughly worsted , AVC hope some Convenio Avill he arranged , and Spain again onjoythe blessings
of peace . Wc say not this in the interest of the Alphonsists , for , ^ in our opinion , it matters not a brass farthing , as the saying is , Avhcther Don Carlos or Don Alfonso reigns . But patriotism must suggest to the former that a struggle ,
once it is shown to be hopeless , ought not to be maintained a moment longer . Unhappily , this is not the only trouble in store for this unhappy country . The Paml Nuncio has been issuing a circular , and , as
Our Weekly Budget.
other Papal Nuncios have done before , has been showing the utmost contempt for the government of the young King . If there is a spark of courage in the advisers of Alphonso , the Papal Nuncio will be politely escorted over the border . Yet the Pope talks of
the interference in politics of Freemasons . As to the Eastern question , there is good reason for the disquiet that prevails about the insurrections in Bosnia and Herzegovina . It is , Ave think , a good thing both for Servia herself and the peace of Europe generally , that the Skupschina has voted
a reply in accordance Avith the address from Milan . This , at all events , confines the sphere of operations to the present limits . So far satisfactory , but we still read of so-called insurgent victories , of mutilated Turks , and refugees over the border . Turkey seems showing a
considerable amount of energy , and will , doubtless , stamp out the insurrection at an early date . Yet there will have to be some reforms , which we hope that Turkey , once
victorious , will bo magnanimous enough to grant to all her subjects . As to the visit of Emperor William to Italy , that , Ave hear , is fixed for about the 15 th or 17 th of this month .
On Wednesday , at the Town Hall , Maidstone , a life-size portrait , painted by Mr . Sant , R . A ., Avas presented to Mr . J . Monckton , who had been town clerk for 37 years . The presentation was made by the Mayor , H . Hughes , Esq .,
and it was requested the portrait should hang up m the Town Hall , as a remembrance of the respect in which the original was held . We may add that Mr . Monckton is the father of Bro . J . B . Monckton , President of the Board of General Purposes , and Town Clerk of the City of London .
The Albert Assurance Arbitration having come to an end , Bro . Thomas Preston ( Great City Lodge , 1426 ) , the Secretary of the'Arbitration , has received a testimonial from the solicitors who Avere engaged in the business , addressed to Lord Cairns , the Arbitrator , in which they say : — '
" AVe , the undersigned , having bad opportunities of judging , beg leave to express to your Lordship our satisfaction at the way in which Mr . Thomas Preston has discharged tho duties of the office of Secretary of the Albert Life Assurance Company Arbitration , in relation to
the legal practitioners concerned . The magnitude , intricacy , and novelty of the work demanded special qualifications , and Mr . Preston has proved himself in all respects equal to the occasion , and we beg leave respectfully to submit this to your Lordship as a testimonial to him . "
This testimonial Avas returned to Bro . Preston , with alettei from the Lord Chancellor ' s principal secretary , in Avhich he says : — "The Lord Chancellor directs me to say that it has given him much
pleasure to note such a recognition of your services as Secretary of the Arbitration , and that he is himself fully cognizant of the diligence and intelligence with which you have discharged the duties of that office . "
Morning and afternoon SAvimming fetes have taken place at Brills Baths , Brighton , under the special patronage of the Mayor , Bro . Sir Cordy BurroAvs , and Sir John Bennett . Mr . Giles , the swimming master , distinguished himself b y his masterly performances . Mr . H . Smith , an old
professional SAvimmer ( nearly 70 years of age ) , walked into the water in his ordinary clothing , undressed himself , and shoAA ^ ed various modes of swimming , concluding by imitating a droAvning man ; Mr . Giles undertook the task of rescue , and dived from the railing of the top balcony .
Mr . Hutton exhibited on the trapeze , Avhile Mr . AttAvood , in an illuminated tank , sliOAved some Avonderful feats of natation . An aquatic quadrille was performed b y Misses H . E . Dick , and H . Saigeman ( AVIIO had previously swam from Sborehaui to Brighton ) , and Messrs . G . ROAVCII and
H . Evans . Youths' races and other competitions folloAved , and the croAvded audience thoroughly enjoyed the display . During the evening , at the Aquarium , Bro . Sir John Bennett ( AV ! IO came from London specially to present the
prizes ) made a very humourous speech . Great credit is due to Mr . Dyer , the Secretary of the company , for the admirable arrangements . Bro . Thos . Hadley Prestage , V . P . S . C , acted as starter , Avhilst Bro . Devin ' sband played some excellent music during the performances .
Mr . Coleman ' s benefit , postponed from June , will take place at the Gaiety Theatre on Saturday morning , 6 th November . The School for Scandal will be represented , Avith Miss Fowler as Lady Teazle , her first appearance in
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Our Weekly Budget.
first motion on the agenda paper is by Bro . Joshua Nunn . who will move that a sum of five-and-twenty thousand pounds be expended out of the Funds of the Institution in the purchase of land and the erection of school premises , so as to accommodate two hundred children , care
being taken that , if the present school be removed , the new buildings may be extended so as to contain all the children nnder one roof . Bro . Rucker proposes the appointment of a sub-committee to inquire into and report upon the best means of providing additional accommodation for thirty or
forty more children ; Avhile the third proposal is that the present infirmary be utilised for the accommodation of additional children , a suitable house being rented and furnished for the reception of the invalids . These motions are satisfactory proof of the growing interest
which the Craft generally is taking in our several institutions . Whichever of the propositions is carried , the end in view is the same—namely , provision for an increased number of girls , and , Ave doubt not , a means Avill be found to secure this desirable end . We
see no reason why the Masonic Girls' School should not follow the example of other large metropolitan schools , and seek a new field , at some little distance from , town , where land being cheaper , larger premises could be had for far less a sum than in London . There would
also be greater space obtained for recreation , while com munication Avith head-quarters would be as easy under the new as under existing arrangements . Whatever is done , the scheme for the enlargement of the School will have our best wishes .
Blackburn has just been in all the feverish excitement of a Parliamentary Election . One of its tAvo representatives , Mr . Fielden , died a short time since , and at first it seemed as though the election of Mr . Thwaites , or , at all events , of the Conservative candidate , would have passed
unchallenged ; but Mr . Hibbert , Avho held a subordinate post in Mr . Gladstone ' s Ministry , Avas induced to come fonvard in the Liberal interest . However , victory declared decisively for Mr . Thwaites , AVIIO headed his opponent by nearly a thousand votes .
Generally speaking there is a dearth of home neAvs . We are , indeed , in a kind of transition state . The holidays are about over , yet serious Avork has hardly recommenced . A
few Aveeks , hoAvever , -will set things right . We are beginning to think of the Lord Mayor ' s SIIOAV , November fogs , buying presents and Christmas pudding , and Avhen this is the case , Ave knoAv Ave are in for Avork .
It is not often Ave hear of a female cab-driver . HoAvever , on the 30 th ult ., a cab proprietor of Surbiton was summoned before the Kingston-on-Thames magistrates for having , some days previously , unlawfully interfered Avith one Mrs . Maria Denman , also a cab proprietor , and holding
a driver ' s license , and hindered her from taking up a fare . It Avas proved in the evidence that the defendant had used language to the detriment of the complainant at the moment a lady was stepping into the latter ' s cab , he advising the lady that the horse could not draAV , or the
complainant drive . The case Avas proved , and the magistrate fined the defendant £ 1 7 s 6 d , including costs , or fourteen days' imprisonment , the chairman stating that his conduct was most nngenerous and unmanly , and that if such conduct were repeated , the full penalty would be imposed .
Foreign neAvs is not very cheerful . From Paris Ave learn that the Count de Molin , the Spanish Ambassador , had a very narrow escape a day or tAvo since . A car ran into his carriage , in the ^ Champs Elysees , and badly damaged it , but fortunately the Count and his son escaped Avith only a feAv
bruises . The military manoeuvres at Vernon appear to have been admirably conducted , and all the foreign officers Avho Avere present bear Avilling testimony to the skill and ability of the rival generals , and the good form and endurance of the troops . So far there is nothing of any very
serious moment . But from Spain , AVC hear nothing very satisfactory . We hope and trust this miserable Carlist Avar Avill soon come to an end , and as there seems to be little doubt that the Carlists are being thoroughly worsted , AVC hope some Convenio Avill he arranged , and Spain again onjoythe blessings
of peace . Wc say not this in the interest of the Alphonsists , for , ^ in our opinion , it matters not a brass farthing , as the saying is , Avhcther Don Carlos or Don Alfonso reigns . But patriotism must suggest to the former that a struggle ,
once it is shown to be hopeless , ought not to be maintained a moment longer . Unhappily , this is not the only trouble in store for this unhappy country . The Paml Nuncio has been issuing a circular , and , as
Our Weekly Budget.
other Papal Nuncios have done before , has been showing the utmost contempt for the government of the young King . If there is a spark of courage in the advisers of Alphonso , the Papal Nuncio will be politely escorted over the border . Yet the Pope talks of
the interference in politics of Freemasons . As to the Eastern question , there is good reason for the disquiet that prevails about the insurrections in Bosnia and Herzegovina . It is , Ave think , a good thing both for Servia herself and the peace of Europe generally , that the Skupschina has voted
a reply in accordance Avith the address from Milan . This , at all events , confines the sphere of operations to the present limits . So far satisfactory , but we still read of so-called insurgent victories , of mutilated Turks , and refugees over the border . Turkey seems showing a
considerable amount of energy , and will , doubtless , stamp out the insurrection at an early date . Yet there will have to be some reforms , which we hope that Turkey , once
victorious , will bo magnanimous enough to grant to all her subjects . As to the visit of Emperor William to Italy , that , Ave hear , is fixed for about the 15 th or 17 th of this month .
On Wednesday , at the Town Hall , Maidstone , a life-size portrait , painted by Mr . Sant , R . A ., Avas presented to Mr . J . Monckton , who had been town clerk for 37 years . The presentation was made by the Mayor , H . Hughes , Esq .,
and it was requested the portrait should hang up m the Town Hall , as a remembrance of the respect in which the original was held . We may add that Mr . Monckton is the father of Bro . J . B . Monckton , President of the Board of General Purposes , and Town Clerk of the City of London .
The Albert Assurance Arbitration having come to an end , Bro . Thomas Preston ( Great City Lodge , 1426 ) , the Secretary of the'Arbitration , has received a testimonial from the solicitors who Avere engaged in the business , addressed to Lord Cairns , the Arbitrator , in which they say : — '
" AVe , the undersigned , having bad opportunities of judging , beg leave to express to your Lordship our satisfaction at the way in which Mr . Thomas Preston has discharged tho duties of the office of Secretary of the Albert Life Assurance Company Arbitration , in relation to
the legal practitioners concerned . The magnitude , intricacy , and novelty of the work demanded special qualifications , and Mr . Preston has proved himself in all respects equal to the occasion , and we beg leave respectfully to submit this to your Lordship as a testimonial to him . "
This testimonial Avas returned to Bro . Preston , with alettei from the Lord Chancellor ' s principal secretary , in Avhich he says : — "The Lord Chancellor directs me to say that it has given him much
pleasure to note such a recognition of your services as Secretary of the Arbitration , and that he is himself fully cognizant of the diligence and intelligence with which you have discharged the duties of that office . "
Morning and afternoon SAvimming fetes have taken place at Brills Baths , Brighton , under the special patronage of the Mayor , Bro . Sir Cordy BurroAvs , and Sir John Bennett . Mr . Giles , the swimming master , distinguished himself b y his masterly performances . Mr . H . Smith , an old
professional SAvimmer ( nearly 70 years of age ) , walked into the water in his ordinary clothing , undressed himself , and shoAA ^ ed various modes of swimming , concluding by imitating a droAvning man ; Mr . Giles undertook the task of rescue , and dived from the railing of the top balcony .
Mr . Hutton exhibited on the trapeze , Avhile Mr . AttAvood , in an illuminated tank , sliOAved some Avonderful feats of natation . An aquatic quadrille was performed b y Misses H . E . Dick , and H . Saigeman ( AVIIO had previously swam from Sborehaui to Brighton ) , and Messrs . G . ROAVCII and
H . Evans . Youths' races and other competitions folloAved , and the croAvded audience thoroughly enjoyed the display . During the evening , at the Aquarium , Bro . Sir John Bennett ( AV ! IO came from London specially to present the
prizes ) made a very humourous speech . Great credit is due to Mr . Dyer , the Secretary of the company , for the admirable arrangements . Bro . Thos . Hadley Prestage , V . P . S . C , acted as starter , Avhilst Bro . Devin ' sband played some excellent music during the performances .
Mr . Coleman ' s benefit , postponed from June , will take place at the Gaiety Theatre on Saturday morning , 6 th November . The School for Scandal will be represented , Avith Miss Fowler as Lady Teazle , her first appearance in