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ROYAL Masonic Institution for Girls . The iiath ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY , THE I 6 TH MAY igoo , THE RIGHT HON . THE EARL OF DARTMOUTH , R . W . PROY . GRAND MASTER STAFFORDSHIRE , IN THE CHAIR . Brethren willing to act as Stewards are earnestly solicited to send in their names to the Secretary , as early as convenient . Stewards are much needed , and their services will be gratefully received . F . R . W . HEDGES , Secretary . Office—5 Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C .
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GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY . CHEAP EXCURSIONS From LONDON ( MARYLEBONE , near Baker Street and Edgware Road ) . On Friday , 23 rd March , and Saturday , 24 th March ( for 2 , 3 or 5 days ) . To Rugby , Lutterworth , Leicester , Loughboro ' , Nottingham , Sheffield , Penistone , Stockport , Warrington , Liverpool , Guide Bridge , and Manchester ( London Road ) , at 10-30 p . m . Friday , and at 3 - 15 p . m . Saturday , calling at Harrow . For full particulars see bills , which can be obtained at any of the Company ' s Receiving Offices , or Marylebone Station , and from Messrs . Dean and Dawson , 55 Charing Cross , Trafalgar Square , London . Manchester . WILLTAM POLLITT , General Manager .
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MIDLAND RAILWAY , CHEAP EXCURSIONS TO THE NORTH , For 2 , 3 or 5 days . From ST . PANCRAS , CITY STATIONS , Woolwich and Greenwich . ON Friday Midnight , 23 rd March , to Nottingham , Sheffield , Warrington , and Liverpool . Also on Saturday , 24 th March , from St . Pancras , at 12-15 a . m ., to Leicester , Loughborough , Stockport , and Manchester ; at 2-0 p . m . to Stockport , Manchester , Warrington , and Liverpool ; and at 4-0 p . m ., to Leicester , Loughborough , Nottingham , and Sheffield . Tickets and Bills may be had at the Midland Stations and City Booking Offices , and from Thos . Cook and Son , Ludgate Circus , and Branch Offices . GEO . H . TURNER , General Manager .
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Masonic Treat To Old People.
MASONIC TREAT TO OLD PEOPLE .
NO event during the course of a year is more eagerly looked forward to by the aged poor of Northampton than the annual treat which they receive at the hands of the Brethren of the Craft , who find their chief delight in giving pleasure to those who are not in such comfortable circumstances as themselves .
The old people of Northampton had their treat at the Corn Exchange on Thursday afternoon , 8 th inst ., when some 760 guests were entertained to a substantial meat tea , which was followed by a capital entertainment . The arrangements for the gathering were made by a Committee , of which Bro . H . W . K .
Markham and Bro . W . J . Hull were the energetic Hon . Sees . The Committee discharged their duties with conspicuous ability , with the result that the proceedings went without a hitch from start to finish . The Hall was nicely decorated , prominent in
the ornamentation being the banners of the Lodges . Tea was arranged to commence at a quarter to five , but a considerable time before that hour the guests commenced to arrive , and numerous Brethren were in attendance to find ' -them a seat at one or other of the 26 long tables which had been arranged for their
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accommodation . When the guests were all seated , and the orchestra had been filled with visitors , the Mayor , Councillor Joseph Jeffery , J . P ., and the ex-Mayor , Councillor F . Tonsley , wearing their official robes , were ushered to seats , which had been reserved for them , and near to which were already seated the
Mayoress and the ex-Mayoress . A few minutes later the Brethren who were present lined the gangway down the centre of the Hall and formed what might be termed a Masonic Guard of Honour , to await the arrival of the Grand Master of the Province the Earl of Euston , who was accompanied to the orchestra by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master Bro . John Haviland .
This little function over , the band—organised by Bro . Louia Warner P . P . G . O . —played the National Anthem , after which grace was sung and the meal commenced . For the next hour everybody was busy , the guests enjoying to the full the good things which had been provided , and the ladies at the tables
having a busy time in attending to the wants of the visitors . In previous years the commissariat department had been under the management of Captain W . Hughes , but that gentleman is now on his way to South Africa with the Northamptonshire volunteers , and he was succeeded in the work by Captain G . S . Eunson . So well , however , had Captain Eunson followed the advice given him
by Captain Hughes , and so excellent were the arrangements which he had made , that one might well have imagined that Captain Hughes himself was present directing matters . Quite a small army of Brethren , the great majority of whom were in regalia , were in attendance to assist the ladies in ministering to the requirements of the guests .
While the tea was in progress , Bro . Warner ' s Band gave an excellent programme of music . Following the tea there was a distribution of tobacco and pipes to the men , and snuff to the women , while beer and mineral waters were also liberally supplied . Then came a iittle speechmaking .
Earl Euston , welcoming the guests in the name of the Ma 3 ons , said that various things had happened during the last twelve months , and the British Empire was now at war . He believed that it was thought at one time by some that that tea would not be held on account of the war . The Masons would
have to do their share of supporting the men who had gone to the war , but they were not going to forget the old folk at home , and it would be a sorry day if England , because she had to put her hand in her pocket and help to keep up the honour and glory of her Queen , could not afford as well to look after those left at
home . Every Englishman , and every Northamptonshire man , would give his last farthing , and himself into the bargain , if necessary . A company of Volunteers had been sent out from Northamptonshire to join the Northamptonshire Regiment in South Africa , and from their captain he had heard that the men had gone on well , and were looking forward to getting up to
the battalion before the fun was all over . Those Volunteers had a hearty send-off , and they would have a real good homecoming on their return . He was pleased to see so many present , and he hoped , with his Brother Masons , to have the pleasure of welcoming them at many similar gatherings in the future .
Following a song by Mr . Harvey Reeves , Bro . J . Haviland added words of welcome to those uttered by the Earl of Euston , and said that nothing gave the Masons greater pleasure than entertaining the old folk as they were doing that night .
The Mayor said that he was pleased to be present , both as Mayor of the Borough and as a Mason . Masons believed that the secret of being happy lay in making others happy , and they were carrying that belief into practice that evening . The great fundamental principle of Masonry was charity , and the Masons
had Benevolent Societies and Charities of which they were proud . The Benevolent Institution had homes where men and women were kept , or , if such men and women preferred to live with their friends , they were granted a pension ; while in the schools ala . rge number of boys and girls were being educated .
The entertainment which followed the speaking , and which was arranged by a Committee , consisted of an exhibition of views and animated photographs by Mr . C . W . Locke , of London . Two or three sets of slides were illustrative of well-known tales , and the readings were given by Bro . C . E . Thorpe . The portraits of
all the British Generals at the front were shown , and heartily applauded , and a number of local pictures included portraits of the Earl of Euston , Bro . Haviland , Captain W . Hughes and Lieut . Page ( who have gone to South Africa with the Northamptonshire Volunteers ) , and some photographs by Bro . L . Warner , among these being one of the crowd which filled the Drapery
when the Reservists left Northampton for South Africa last October . The pictures were all splendidly shown , and were highly appreciated by the audience . A cinematograph exhibition by Bro . Locke concluded the programme , and the proceedings closed with the National Anthem . Each guest , on leaving the Hall , was presented with a quarter of a pound of tea . — " Northampton Mercury . "
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ROYAL Masonic Institution for Girls . The iiath ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY , THE I 6 TH MAY igoo , THE RIGHT HON . THE EARL OF DARTMOUTH , R . W . PROY . GRAND MASTER STAFFORDSHIRE , IN THE CHAIR . Brethren willing to act as Stewards are earnestly solicited to send in their names to the Secretary , as early as convenient . Stewards are much needed , and their services will be gratefully received . F . R . W . HEDGES , Secretary . Office—5 Freemasons' Hall , London , W . C .
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GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY . CHEAP EXCURSIONS From LONDON ( MARYLEBONE , near Baker Street and Edgware Road ) . On Friday , 23 rd March , and Saturday , 24 th March ( for 2 , 3 or 5 days ) . To Rugby , Lutterworth , Leicester , Loughboro ' , Nottingham , Sheffield , Penistone , Stockport , Warrington , Liverpool , Guide Bridge , and Manchester ( London Road ) , at 10-30 p . m . Friday , and at 3 - 15 p . m . Saturday , calling at Harrow . For full particulars see bills , which can be obtained at any of the Company ' s Receiving Offices , or Marylebone Station , and from Messrs . Dean and Dawson , 55 Charing Cross , Trafalgar Square , London . Manchester . WILLTAM POLLITT , General Manager .
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MIDLAND RAILWAY , CHEAP EXCURSIONS TO THE NORTH , For 2 , 3 or 5 days . From ST . PANCRAS , CITY STATIONS , Woolwich and Greenwich . ON Friday Midnight , 23 rd March , to Nottingham , Sheffield , Warrington , and Liverpool . Also on Saturday , 24 th March , from St . Pancras , at 12-15 a . m ., to Leicester , Loughborough , Stockport , and Manchester ; at 2-0 p . m . to Stockport , Manchester , Warrington , and Liverpool ; and at 4-0 p . m ., to Leicester , Loughborough , Nottingham , and Sheffield . Tickets and Bills may be had at the Midland Stations and City Booking Offices , and from Thos . Cook and Son , Ludgate Circus , and Branch Offices . GEO . H . TURNER , General Manager .
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w ^ wwww ^ JaSI U ^ www ^ ^ SATUEDAY , 17 TH MAECH 1900 .
Masonic Treat To Old People.
MASONIC TREAT TO OLD PEOPLE .
NO event during the course of a year is more eagerly looked forward to by the aged poor of Northampton than the annual treat which they receive at the hands of the Brethren of the Craft , who find their chief delight in giving pleasure to those who are not in such comfortable circumstances as themselves .
The old people of Northampton had their treat at the Corn Exchange on Thursday afternoon , 8 th inst ., when some 760 guests were entertained to a substantial meat tea , which was followed by a capital entertainment . The arrangements for the gathering were made by a Committee , of which Bro . H . W . K .
Markham and Bro . W . J . Hull were the energetic Hon . Sees . The Committee discharged their duties with conspicuous ability , with the result that the proceedings went without a hitch from start to finish . The Hall was nicely decorated , prominent in
the ornamentation being the banners of the Lodges . Tea was arranged to commence at a quarter to five , but a considerable time before that hour the guests commenced to arrive , and numerous Brethren were in attendance to find ' -them a seat at one or other of the 26 long tables which had been arranged for their
Masonic Treat To Old People.
accommodation . When the guests were all seated , and the orchestra had been filled with visitors , the Mayor , Councillor Joseph Jeffery , J . P ., and the ex-Mayor , Councillor F . Tonsley , wearing their official robes , were ushered to seats , which had been reserved for them , and near to which were already seated the
Mayoress and the ex-Mayoress . A few minutes later the Brethren who were present lined the gangway down the centre of the Hall and formed what might be termed a Masonic Guard of Honour , to await the arrival of the Grand Master of the Province the Earl of Euston , who was accompanied to the orchestra by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master Bro . John Haviland .
This little function over , the band—organised by Bro . Louia Warner P . P . G . O . —played the National Anthem , after which grace was sung and the meal commenced . For the next hour everybody was busy , the guests enjoying to the full the good things which had been provided , and the ladies at the tables
having a busy time in attending to the wants of the visitors . In previous years the commissariat department had been under the management of Captain W . Hughes , but that gentleman is now on his way to South Africa with the Northamptonshire volunteers , and he was succeeded in the work by Captain G . S . Eunson . So well , however , had Captain Eunson followed the advice given him
by Captain Hughes , and so excellent were the arrangements which he had made , that one might well have imagined that Captain Hughes himself was present directing matters . Quite a small army of Brethren , the great majority of whom were in regalia , were in attendance to assist the ladies in ministering to the requirements of the guests .
While the tea was in progress , Bro . Warner ' s Band gave an excellent programme of music . Following the tea there was a distribution of tobacco and pipes to the men , and snuff to the women , while beer and mineral waters were also liberally supplied . Then came a iittle speechmaking .
Earl Euston , welcoming the guests in the name of the Ma 3 ons , said that various things had happened during the last twelve months , and the British Empire was now at war . He believed that it was thought at one time by some that that tea would not be held on account of the war . The Masons would
have to do their share of supporting the men who had gone to the war , but they were not going to forget the old folk at home , and it would be a sorry day if England , because she had to put her hand in her pocket and help to keep up the honour and glory of her Queen , could not afford as well to look after those left at
home . Every Englishman , and every Northamptonshire man , would give his last farthing , and himself into the bargain , if necessary . A company of Volunteers had been sent out from Northamptonshire to join the Northamptonshire Regiment in South Africa , and from their captain he had heard that the men had gone on well , and were looking forward to getting up to
the battalion before the fun was all over . Those Volunteers had a hearty send-off , and they would have a real good homecoming on their return . He was pleased to see so many present , and he hoped , with his Brother Masons , to have the pleasure of welcoming them at many similar gatherings in the future .
Following a song by Mr . Harvey Reeves , Bro . J . Haviland added words of welcome to those uttered by the Earl of Euston , and said that nothing gave the Masons greater pleasure than entertaining the old folk as they were doing that night .
The Mayor said that he was pleased to be present , both as Mayor of the Borough and as a Mason . Masons believed that the secret of being happy lay in making others happy , and they were carrying that belief into practice that evening . The great fundamental principle of Masonry was charity , and the Masons
had Benevolent Societies and Charities of which they were proud . The Benevolent Institution had homes where men and women were kept , or , if such men and women preferred to live with their friends , they were granted a pension ; while in the schools ala . rge number of boys and girls were being educated .
The entertainment which followed the speaking , and which was arranged by a Committee , consisted of an exhibition of views and animated photographs by Mr . C . W . Locke , of London . Two or three sets of slides were illustrative of well-known tales , and the readings were given by Bro . C . E . Thorpe . The portraits of
all the British Generals at the front were shown , and heartily applauded , and a number of local pictures included portraits of the Earl of Euston , Bro . Haviland , Captain W . Hughes and Lieut . Page ( who have gone to South Africa with the Northamptonshire Volunteers ) , and some photographs by Bro . L . Warner , among these being one of the crowd which filled the Drapery
when the Reservists left Northampton for South Africa last October . The pictures were all splendidly shown , and were highly appreciated by the audience . A cinematograph exhibition by Bro . Locke concluded the programme , and the proceedings closed with the National Anthem . Each guest , on leaving the Hall , was presented with a quarter of a pound of tea . — " Northampton Mercury . "