Amongst "Our Boys" At Wood Green.

Keighley , Richardson , C . J . Johnstone , W . W . Lucas , H . Knott , and W . Prinjrle .

It was hero found necessary to shorten tho programme by the omission of one or two of the items named , and F . C . Cairney and F . TJnwin having given the duet " Echoes " ( Moir ) ; and F . Uuwin having sung Sullivan ' s song , " Birds in the Night , " Lord Suffield delivered a brief address , in the course of which

he said : —Ladies , Brother Masons , aud Gentlemen , —Before leaving this platform I have been asked to say a few words to yon , and I do so with a very great deal of pleasure , because , in the first place , it is my wish to express to you my gratification in seeiu < r , in this large hall , so many of those who

have been kind enough to come and encourage the boys of the Masonic School . I must tell yon that your presence here does encourage the boys of the School , and the Head Master who presides over them ; and it is a great pleasure to ns who belong to the Masonic Craft to see this Institution , of which wo have so much reason

to be justly proud , so well patronised as it is to-day . The thanks of the Craft are dno to you , and the thanks of the boys whom I see before me in snch numbers to-day are duo , in the first place , to their Head Master , who with so much ability and zeal has done so much for the School , as yon can testify on this occasion . It has given

me real pleasure to give away these prizes , because I feel that those boys who have received them well deserved them . It must be a great encouragement to receive these rewards for their hard work , iu recognition of their talents , and as a stimulus in their future career . I would say a few words to the large body of

pupils I see before me now . Iu these days we all know that education is the first and principal object in life , because it is not as it used to be , when people in superior and affluent positions in life enjoyed the benefits of education almost as an heritage . Now , thanks to the progress of events , we have done away with all that ; we are

fast becoming on a level , and those who educate themselves , and are superior to their fellows in point of intellect , will get to the top of the tree . I recommend you to persevere in the course in which you have begun , and keep always before yon honesty , and an earnest desire to take advantage of the opportunities which you

may have in the world , especially while you are young . This hall , though of magnificent dimensions , is becoming extremely hot , and you will be glad to seek the fresh air and enjoy the sports outside . I will therefore detain yon no further than to express the hope that this Institution may goon and prosper . I am going to preside next

Wednesday at the Annual Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , at Brighton , and I hope many whom I see here will grace that assembly with their presence , and assist us as far as they can to carry out the grand and glorious objects of this Institution . No doubt it has done an incalculable amount of good during the 88

years of its existence , and I hope it will continue to do the same for another 100 years . His Lordship resumed his seat amidst onthusiastic applanse , after proposing a vote of thanks to the Head Master . This was carried amidst acclamation , and Bro . Dr . Morris briefly returned thanks for the compliment paid him .

Bro . F . Binckes said before they left the platform , to make room for tho dramatic representation , there was one duty which he shonld regret if they left unfulfilled . Lord Saffiold had to leave town early in the evening on an important engagement , hut having kindly consented to preside at the Anniversary Festival at Brighton , it was his

wish to see for himself the progress they had made since he last came amongst them . They were doing the best they possibly could to meet the increasing demands upon the Institution , but he ( the speaker ) had stated in tho Masonic Press that day , he entertained a sort of gloomy feeling lest the present political crisis might exercise

a prejudicial effect npon the forthcoming Festival . He asked them to accept the invitation of the noble Lord to grace that Festival with their presence , and to bring their purses well filled . Ho shonld feel very much mortified if that Festival fell behind its predecessors . If , from what they had seen to-day , they thought the Institution

deserved support , he asked them to rally round it and make the Festival as great a success as possible . Bro . Edgar Bowyer having seconded the vote of thanks , it was

carried amidst ringing cheers , and briefly acknowledged by the noble Chairman . The programme was concluded with the farce by Martin Beecher , entitled " In Possession , " which was thus cast : —

MR . RATTLETON RORKE J . C . JOHNSTONE SIMON BLOBBER ( A Man in Possession ) P . O'DOHERTY . MR . WEAZLE ( A Lawyer ) A . T . HOWARTH . MAJOR MOLI » OTHERI , F . C . CAIRNEY . MISS PIRETTA PLATTS ( A Lady ' s Maid ) K . F . REYNOLDS

Tbe piece went with a swing and smartness quite astonishing in the hands of such young artistes , and the audience wore kept in the liveliest humour throughout . At its close the Rev . Dr . Morris announced that Bro . Augustus Harris's prize had been awarded to P . O'Doherty , a result which was hailed with unanimous applause .

J . C . Johnstone and R . F . Reynolds wero highly commended . " The National Anthem was then sung , the chorus being loyally joined in by the whole company , who soon afterwards made their way to the gymnasium , where a collation had been provided . The guests , who numbered over 500 , had to be accommodated in two

batches ? , but there was no confusion , and all the arrangements were admirably carried ont . The catering was in the hands of Messrs . R . Hill arid Sons , the well-known purveyors , of "bride-cake" fame , No . CO Bishopsgate-street , who also supplied the refreshments in the house and in the groni . uS . All the arrangements were carried out

under the personal superintendence of Mr . F . Hill , and elicited expressions of unqualified satisfaction . Later iu the evening a number of athletic sports took place in a field in rear of the School building , in tho presence of an immense concourse of spectators . There were IV items on tho card , and all wero very well contested . The Rev . Dr . Morris Head Master of the School officiated a $

Amongst "Our Boys" At Wood Green.

Presidont . Committee—J . B . Green , F . Cairney , A . T . Howarth , T . Allison , A . Bowes , and F . Thomas ; Mr . J . E . Mansell , M . A ., Master ; Mr . W . Blain , B . A ., Mr . F . Cleaver , and Mr . Maraden , Jndges ; Mr . J . Bere , B . A ., Hon . Sec ; Mr . F . Cleworth , ancl Mr . J . F . Short , assisted by the School monitors , and clerks of the coa :: " . Results : —

Throwing the cricket ball . —T . Allison 1 ( distance 75 yards ); F . Thomas 2 . Eight competitors . 100 yards flat handicap for boys over 13 years of age . —First

heat : B . Farrar 1 ; J . B . Green 2 ; H . Knott 3 . Second heat : F . Thomas 1 ; T . M . Nicholas 2 ; W . Conway 3 . Third heat : T . Allison 1 ; W . Williams 2 ; E . W . Sissons 3 . Final : F . Thomas 1 ; T . Allison 2 ; B . Farrar 3 .

100 yards flat handicap for boys under 13 . —First heat : H . Richardson 1 ; A . Stewart 2 ; J . Besley 3 . Second heat : F . Christensen 1 ; G . Sutcliffe 2 ; A . Bailey 3 . Final : H . Richardson 1 ; F . Christensen 2 ; G . Sutcliffe 3 . Long jump , open . —T . Allison 1 ( 5 ft . 4 J- in . ) j R . Reynolds and J . B . Green equal 2 .

Quarter mile handicap for boys over 13 years of age . —H . Knott lj T . Allison 2 ; Balcombe 3 . Twenty-four entries . Quarter mile handicap for boys under 13 . — H . Richardson ( won

easily ); C . Stewart 2 ; G . Sutcliffe 3 . Long jump ( open ) E . W . Sissons 1 ( distance 15 ft . 4 in . ) j H . Knott 2 . Nine competitors . Three legged race . —H . Knott and B . Farrar 1 ; E . W . Sissons

and F . Cairney 2 . Twelve couples oompeted . Band boys' race ( 220 yards ) . —T . White 1 ; Eccleston 2 . Tug o' war for boys under 13 . —W . Bevis's team beat J . B .

Bloomfield ' s . Ditto , over 13 . W . Southam's team won in the final . 220 yards handicap for boys under 13 . —T . Christensen 1 ; G . J . Ker 2 ; G . Sutcliffe 3 . Thirteen entries .

Half mile handicap , over 13 . —W . Crabb 1 ; W . Conway 2 ; E . W . Sissons 3 . Eighteen starters . Obstacle race , open . —H . Knott 1 ; F . Thomas 2 ; Watson 3 . The

prizes were subsequently distributed by Mrs . Terry , wife of Bro . E . Terry P . G . S ., the well-known comedian , for whom hearty cheers were given . The band of the Institution played selections of music during the sports .

Tea and coffee were provided during the evening , and as dusk approached the visitors gradually withdrew to catch the returning trains for home , heartily well pleased with the entertainment which had been provided for their delectation .

Province Of Berks And Bucks.

PROVINCE OF BERKS AND BUCKS .

THE annual meeting of the Provincial Grand Chapter was held at the Masonic Hall , Aylesbury , on Monday , the 28 th June . Sir Daniel Gooch , Bart ., the Grand Superintendent of the Province , presided , and was supported by M . E . Comp . Rev . J . Stndholme Brownrigg

Provincial G . H ., M . E . Comp . Robert Bradley Provincial Grand J ., and a large assembly of Companions from various Chapters of the Province . Prov . Grand Chapter was opened punctually at 1 * 45 , in order to get the official work over for the Provincial Grand Lodcre to be

held at the same place at 2 * 45 . The Chapter was very nicely arranged for the reception of the Companions , and the room below the Hall was also prepared for Provincial Grand Lodge , so that no time was lost in making alterations for the dual meeting . The undermentioned

Companions were appointed and invested , viz . : — Comp . J . Williams P . Z . 591 - - S . E . W . Morris J . 771 - - S . N . W . H . Robinson P . Z . 840 - P . S . G . A . Charubin 591 - - 1 st Assistant Sojourner W . H . Belcher H . 414 . - 2 nd Assistant Sojourner Rev . 0 . J . Grace P . Z . 591 - Treasurer E . C . Knight P . Z . 948 - - Registrar J . K . H . Fowler P . S . 591 - Sword Bearer F . Blackwel ! S . E . 414 - - Standard Bearer C . Seymour P . S . 771 - - Director of Ceremonies F . W . Plant Martin 771 - Organist R . C . Pric-kett S . N . 414 - ) „ B . Challoncr H . 945 - - f Stowarda

As the Treasurer ' s statement of account showed a good balance , a sum of twenty guineas was unanimously voted ro the _ funds of the Girls' School , Comp . John Lawson P . Z . 5 D 1 undertaking to represent the Province at the

next Festival . The Grand Superintendent of the Province expressed his approval of a suggestion of Companiou J . Williams S . E ., that the future annual meetings of Provincial Grand Chapter and Lodge might be arranged

to be held ou the same day , a step which would meet with the general approval and convenience of the membei's , and also ensure a good assembly . The Chapter was then closed in ancient and solemn form , and the Companions adjourned to Provincial Grand Lodcre .