Festival Of The Royal Masonic Institution For Girls.

their Stewardships ^ He had every reason to believe that the Province of Lincoln would show up well that nig ht . When he said that , he thought the brethren would understand he had some reason for gratification ^ because to produce a large sum from an agricultural county like Lincolnshire , in these days of agricultural depression , could only be done under circumstances of exireme d fficulty . When he said that in Lincolnshire they had 1130

subscribing members , and that the subscriptions from Lincolnshire on that occasion would come to about 303 . a head , he thought they would agree that he should be properly grateful to the Stewards for the work they had under - laken , and to the other brethren of his province for the way in which they had subscribed ; and not only his own province , because he was informed there were 400 Stewards , speaking generally . He was indeed grateful

to those brethren who had undertaken the Stewardships . Some of the lists , he believed , would come out extremely well ; not only from his own province had he received assistance , for he had had a donation from a lodge which bore his own name in Jersey of 10 guineas . Having said so much , he would now proceed to plead the cause of the Royal Masonic Insti uticn for Girls , and wish it every success . Masonry appeared to him

to be a more living Institution now than it ever had been before . They had often heard that the watchwords of Masonry were loyalty and Charity . Its loyalty appeared at every corner of the globe . Masonry had always proved loyal to tie Crown and the institutions of the country , and if they referred to Charity , they knew one of the duties of Masonry was to look after those who « ere in adversity . He was glad to think that in his own province they

had local institutions for that purpose—to assist Masons that had come down in the world . Their next duty was to look after the children of Masons . For this purpose they had a" very excellent Boys' School , and a still more excellent Institution for Girls . He ventured to say there was no institution in this country which was better managed , or more ably looked after than the Ma ; onic Institution for Girls . He did not wish to trouble the

brethren with figures , but he would say that it was founded 108 years ago , and at that time there were 15 girls in the School . At the Centenary there were 200 . At the present time 26 9 girls received the benefits of the Institution . No less than 1830 girls had passed through the School ; they had received a thoroughly sound English education—one likely to benefit them after they had lelt the School , and qualify them for the duties of life . They

had qualified teachers to instruct them in typewriting , shorthand , and sinking ; they were employed in turns in domestic duties in the house , and made especially skilful in needlework and cookery ; so that it was not merely scholastic training that they had , but a training likely to benefit them through life . Their physical training was not neglected—calisthenics and deportment—and nothing could be more satisfactory than the marching exercise

of the girls ; that could be borne out by the brethren who had seen the marching on the day of the prize giving . Then , again , they had a swimming bath , and they were taught swimming , and at the last examination silver medals ar d 28 certificates were given . As to their educational examination , the results were most gratifying , because he learned that at the Cambridge examination , which was the hardest they had to go through , 30 girls competed

and all passed—six with honours . In the College of Preceptors Examination 78 entered , and enly one failed . In the Royal College of Music Examination 9 entered , and all passed ; in short , during the past year 117 had entered for the different examinations , and no less than 116 had been successful . He should question whether there was any other scholastic inttitusion which could produce a like result . He was permitted to mention

a circumstance which was probably known to many of the brethren—that Miis Davis , the Principal , Head Governess of the Institutinn , had found it necessary to retire . Miss Davis was appointed in the year 1861 , as Principal Governess , and she had occupied that post 35 years . She started , , -ind h id been responsible for the existing education adopted at the School . He believed she carried with her in her retirement the grateful

acknowledgments of the House Committee , and he was quite certain from what he had seen , that she carried away with her the affection and esteem of every pupil in the School . It was the privilege of Lady Yarborough and himself , and of a good many brethren , to be present at the School on Mond iy last , when Lady Yarborough distributed the prizes , and he thought the general impression was that the appearance of the girls was extremely cheerful , and bright , and happy , and what was

of great importance they seemed to enjoy excellent health . He had detained them long enough in proposing that toast ; he could only say that that Institution had always been looked upon with the greatest favour by the Craft . He did not like to prophesy—it was not his business to prophesy what the result of that evening would be ; but he hoped it would be one of a very substantial character in the great cause of Charity and of that Institution . He gave success to the R . M . I , for Girls .

Bro . HENRY SMITH , P . G . D ., P . D . Prov . G . M . West Yorks , Treasurer of the Insttution , in acknowledging the toast , said that those who were interested in the Institution were deeply grateful to the Chairman for having pres ded that evening , and they were also grateful to him for the admirable manner in which he had advocated its claims . His lordshi p had not said one word too much as to the success of the Institution : he had

shown a ceep interest in it , which must have gratified all the company . His lordship had alluded to many points of great interest with respect to the management of the School , and more especially to the retirement of Miss Duvis , who had been an excellent head mistriss for 35 years . The brethren would pardon him when he said that , before Miss Davis was appointed to the Institution , he took a deep interest in it , when there were only 68 girls

in the Schxol , when things were managed to the best of their ( the Committee ' s- ) ability and experience . Snce then they had added 200 children to the School , and they had been all these years under Miss Davis ; and those who bad had the pleasure and privilege , as they had on Monday , ol visiting the Institution , must be deeply gratified with all they saw there . They knew perfectly well that if any brother visited the School and saw the

children , he either became a Steward or went home and got some others to support the Institutions . By that means the Committees had been able to make great improvements in the School . He was deeply grateful to those who were present that night , and put their shoulders to the wheel , and he hoped and trusted they might have a very satisfactory announcement . It was rather unfortunate that the Treasurer should be asked to respond before he heard the result of tho Stewards' exertions ; at the same time , he thanked

them in anticipation , and he was perfectly satisfied that when Bro . Hedges read out the list , they would have no cause not to be satisfied with the Stewards' exertions . He thought he would best consult the pleasure and convenience of the brethren if he drew his remarks to a close by thanking them very much for their able assistance in bringing about so glorious a meeting as they had had . Bro . HEDGES , P . G . S . B . ( Secretary ) , then read the following

Stewards' Lists.

STEWARDS' LISTS .

LONDON . HOUSE COMMITTEE . Bro . Ralph Clutton 10 10 o „ Robert Grey 10 10 o „ Chas . Hammerton ... 105 o 0 „ Henry A . Hunt 21 o o „ Edward L'itchworthjF . S . A . 59 17 o „ Peter de Lande Long , ... 15 15 o

„ R . Loveland Loveland , ( see also Lodge No . 2323 , Herts ) ... — „ T . H . Matthews to 10 o „ Sir John B . Monckton , F . S . A . ( see also Lodges No . 1150 and 2535 & Mark Lodges

363 and 448 ) „ Col . James Peters ... 10 10 0 „ Frank Richardson ... 31 10 o „ Henry Smith ( see also West Yorks ) ... — „ A . C . Spaull 31 10 o „ * Edward Terry — Lodge

1 Bro . H . Woodburn Kirby , F . C . A 66 11 o Chapter 1 Comp . F . Gordon Brown ( see also Lodge No . Lodge 1820 ) 26 5 o

2 Bro . Rev . Chas . Jas . Ridgeway , M . A . ... 30 9 o 4 Dr . A . Stewart Brown ... 19 19 0 5 Arthur C . Langdale ... 39 18 o 6 Fredk . W . Crookshank ... 21 o o Chapter 7 Comp . Col . F . Egerton

Bennett ( see also Lodge Lodge No . 2127 ) ... 44 2 0 8 Bro . A . Langdon Coles ... 16 16 o Chapter 8 Comp . Ernest St . Clair ... 2100 Lodge 12 Bro . F . P . Telfer 79 16 0 14 „ Wm . Sydney Penley JO 10 o

18 „ Herbert Francis ... 23 12 6 19 „ J . H . Whadcoat , F . R . G . S 85 o o 21 „ H . L . Truman ... 36 15 o 23 „ J . B . Verity 37 16 o 26 „ W . H . Propert ... 36 10 o 28 „ Albert F . Calvert ... 2 9 » i John H . Stark ... 42 4 o

45 „ G . G . Svmons ... 31 11 o 58 „ T . W . Noad ... 8 7 3 o Chapter 5 S Comp . E . J . Reynolds ... . 52 10 0 Lodge & i Bro . Chas . Upton ... 29 8 o 73 „ F . D'Arcy Brennan 42 o o 91 „ V . B . M , Zanchi ... 35 14 o 162 „ Gerald A . Shoppee 37 5 6 165 „ Henry Times ... 15 15 o

166 „ Carl F . Wahl ... 70 o o 171 „ G . P . Carter ( see also Lodge No . 2332 ) ... — 171 „ Aug . A . Frigout ... 22 1 o 194 „ Geo . Nelsoi Watts 54 1 6 197 „ S . R . CUrke ... 56 14 o 195 „ J . F . Cartwright ... 31 10 o 222 „ H . Grey 136 15 o

235 , » Fredk . Neild ... 52 10 o 256 „ Chas . Wallington ... 35 o o 159 ?} " ' - B - Cool £ - m o o 569 „ J . R . Morford .. ; 70 o o ° 57 11 A . T . Treheirne ... 53 11 o 749 11 C . Dorera 120 15 o 753 „ John Page 36 15 o

813 „ Herbert Sprake ... 47 15 o 822 „ Francis B . Lewis ... 47 5 o 834 „ Fredk . Craggs ... 52 10 o 861 „ Thos . A . Stenner ... 35 o o 871 „ R . T . Stringer ... 45 3 o Chapter 933 ii Comp . Jas . Boulton 17 6 6 Lodge 1139 Bro . Wm . Hamsher ... 105 o o

1150 „ Sir John Monckton , F . S . A . ( see also _ H . C , Lodge No . ' 2535 . and Mark Lodges Nos . 363 and 44 S ) 1196 ,, J . S . Mountford ... 21 o o I 2 59 » Frank Adams ... 157 10 o

1259 » J . Lusty 21 o o 1259 ,, * iieorge Parrett ... — ' 259 „ * Chas . W . Chandler ... — " 59 11 * J- VV . Westmoreland — 129 a ., Edwin Linfoot ... 58 16 o 1319 Mrs . Penley 120 15 o 132 S Bro . R . Philip Upton ... 14 14 o 1329 ,, G . J . Allen 47 5 o

•34 S „ J ; T . Davies 27 6 o ' 36 5 „ Francis Shelton ... 30 9 o 1383 „ Edward Devas ... 86 ¦ 2 o 1421 „ Frank Evans 89 ; o ¦ 538 ,, John Holding ... 3 6 13 6 1540 „ E . G . Cormack ... 38 17 0 1601 „ Edgar H . Selby ... 16 16 o

Chapter 1604 Comp . Edward Cole ... 42 o o Lodge 1615 Bro . E . B . I'Amon , M . A . 2100 Chapter i 6 i <; Conip . Major H . Wright Lodge ( see also Lo . 1 S 27 ) 70 7 o

1632 Bro . Wm . Robert Barr ... 27 6 o 1 G 42 „ J . M . Huish no 5 o 1679 „ 1 'hos . Sibley 55 2 C lG 93 ii Hy . John Haz-. I ... 52 10 0 16 95 „ Robt . Colsell ... ' 15 15 0 1704 „ Edwin Snelling .... 39 19 o ' 1706 „ Edwin M . Woods ... 105 o o

Stewards' Lists.

Lodge £ s . d . 1707 Bro . Edward Crowne ... 33 0 0 170 S „ Albert Graddage ... S 4 0 0 176 S „ W . G . Kentish ... 31 , 0 0 1769 „ James Tollworthy ... 161 3 0 1772 „ Ernest De Vere ... 40 S 6 1790 „ W . J . Day ... ... 136 10 0 1791 „ Chas . H . Bull ... 105 0 0 1 S 03 AHStokes ¦ )_

„ .. ... , 1 S 03 " , Sydney Wales ... j 0 1 S 1 S „ Sanderson G . Budd 28 70 iS 2 o „ F . Gordon Brown ( see also Chip . 1 ) — 1827 „ Major Hv . Wright ( see alsoChap . 1615 ) — 1900 „ W . W . Goodman ... 36 15 0 1924 „ Dr . A . Stewart

Brown 43 1 0 1950 „ G . R . Newman ... 65 o 0 1962 ,, C . F . Elles 136 10 0 1962 „ * Wm . Stoper Wright — 1962 „ * A . Haig-Brown ... — 1962 „ * J . C . Tilt — 1963 » C . J . Chase 42 o 0 19 S 7 „ J- Willing , jun . ... 52 10 0 2012 „ H . Clark 28 7 0 202 9 „ W . F . Roberts ... 10 10 0 2032 „ Stephen Abell ... 52 10 0 2127 „ Colonel F . Egerton

Bennett ( see also Chap . 7 ) ¦» . . » — 2242 „ Richard S . Ellis ... 94 10 o Chapter 2272 Comp . W . Cock 90 0 0 Lodge 2332 Bro . W . H . Burney 2332 ,, G . P . Carter ( see

also Lodge 171 ) ... 141 15 o 2361 „ W . J . Garrett ... 220 239 S „ N . Dukas 59 6 6 240 S „ C . W . P . Dyke ... 31 10 0 2432 „ D . Phillips 42 o 0 2454 „ Major W . H . Thomas 25 0 0 2455 >» W . B . Fendick ... 37 0 0 2472 „ W . Gower 57 15 0 2489 „ C . J . Marrian ... 41 9 6

2 5 00 „ W . G . A . Edwards ... 63 0 0 2511 „ Alfred Rusby _ ... 24 3 0 2512 „ T . Blanco White ... 10 10 0 2528 „ Richard J . Railton ... 10 10 0 2535 j » SirJ . B . Monckton , F ' . S . A . ( see also H . C ., Lodge 1150 , and Mark Lodges 363 and 448 ) ... 305 11 o

2546 „ C . Godson , M . D . ... 126 0 0 2 5 ° 3 , » H . Thomson Lyon ... 15 15 0 2581 „ Ald . SirJ . C . Dimsdale 52 10 0 2 593 11 J- H . Rutherglen ... 150 00 Mark Lodges 36 3 and 448 Bro . Sir John B . Monckton , F . S . A . ( see also H . C ., and Lodges 1150 and 2535 ) - - — GENERAL COMMITTEE DINNER CLUB . Bro . A . W . Duret 39 18 0

UNATTACHED . Bro . * Edward Ardley — „ Stanley J . Attenborough 10 10 o „ Richard Barnes 15 15 0 „ F . P . Baxter 15 15 0 „ Charles Belton 10 . 10 o „ Arthur Betts 10 10 0 „ John Campbell-Johnstone 220 10 0

„ Maj . C . W . Carrelt ... 10 10 0 „* H . G . Coard — „ Thos . Fenn 10 10 0 „ George H . Foan 15 15 ° „ * Hy . Friston ... ... — ,, * rfios . H . Gardiner ... •—

„ Walter Gladding ... 10 10 0 „ Col . Hugh M . Gordon ... 10 10 0 „ J . Graham 15 " 5 ° „ Frank Green 10 10 0 „ O . F . Heinemann ... 10 10 0 „ C . J . Holmes 73 1 ° ° „ Frank R . Kenning ... 10 10 0 ,, * Thomas Kent

—„ H . B . Marshall , J . P . ... 10 10 0 „ H . B . Marshall , jun ., M . A ., J . P 10 10 0 „ W . J . Mason 10 10 0 „ Isaac Moss 10 I 0 ° „ * Joseph OJell — „ Alfred Oliver 21 0 0 Master W . A . S . Penley 105 0 0

Bro . * Jscar Philippe „ Geo . A . Pickering ... 10 10 0 „ Rowland Plumbe ... 10 10 0 „ * JohnA . Priddle — „ W . E . Sampson 42 ° ° „ Wm . Smallpeice 10 to 0 „ * J ohn Songhurst ... ••¦ ~~ „ * Victor Taylor „ * F . A . Tollworthy ... ... — , » Capt . CecilC . W .

Troughton „ Joseph Hy . Warwick ... 22 1 ° „ Wm . Webber 1 ° , 0 ° Mrs . Blanco White ... - < ° ' ° ° Bro . Willis H . Wilson 2 ° 5 . u

„ * Frederick Wright THE PROVINCES . Lodge BEDFORDSHIRE . 803 Bro . C . H . J . Welchman 3 ' I 0 BERKSHIRE . Lodge g 414 Bro . W . J . Maurice •••45 ¦ '¦> Chapter „ 0 414 Comp . C . S . Slaughter ... 2 ' ° Lodge . •¦ - - ' 0 0 574 Bro . Joseph Howard . ••35