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a project as that under consideration I see no difficulties of a character formidable enough to justify anticipations of " failure . " Who is the author of the statement that , " to obtain the admission of a boy into this school was worth £ 2 , 000 , " I have not the least idea . To show what foundation there is for any such wild assertionlet me mention that the cost of

, admission by purchase is 150 guineas ! W . D ., P . M ., considers my notion of every lodge contributing 20 guineas per annum , divisible amongst the three Charities , as extravagant . I still adhere to my belief as to what may be done if only there be a will and a determination to do it .

But now with reference to this scheme of " assisted education , " in favour of which I am personally strongly impressed , let me candidly state it has hardly been mentioned at meetings of the committee , certainly never discussed . I have no notion as to the feelings , views , or opinions of the members of the committee on the subject , and for all I know to the contrary , those of every one of them may be diametrically opposed to mine . Despite my conviction

of the benefits derivable from the scheme , I do not mean even to suggest its consideration during the present year . We need rest ! We have recently made a great stride in advance—our arrangements as yet are new and need maturing . The labour of the last four years has been intense , much more so than

the majority have any conception of . Members of committees have been harassed with incessant meetings , and though cheerfully giving their time and liberally contributing their money , will be thankful for repose . For myself , though blessed with health , a fair amount of health , and tolerably good spirits , I

now feel a difficulty in continuing exertions such as have been absolutely requisite for the accomplishment of the task which has so long engaged our attention . But let W . N . Kim be of good cheer . If he and others will only wait patiently , meanwhile continuing their aidsympathand encouragemeutall at

, y , , may , no distant date , be as he desires , —at least when the proper time shall have arrived . I think I can guarantee a dispassionate consideration of this , or any other suggestion , having for its puz-pose the extension of the benefits of this institution .

I cannot conclude without warmly acknowledging the very handsome and complimentary terms , in which W . N . Kim is pleased to speak of myself . I can assure him that my endeavour is so to discharge my duties as to earn the esteem and good opinion of those amongst whom I labour , and so for at least as

he is concerned , I am glad to find I have succeeded ; not doubting that his opinions may be accepted as those of the great majority of the discriminating members of the Craft , to so many of whom I . am deeply indebted for counsel and advice . Let me hope that the result of our anniversary

festival on 13 th prox . may testify to the continued estimation in which the school is held by the influential body who have heretofore so nobly supported it , and thus hasten the communication so devoutly wished b y your excellent correspondent , and by , dear Sir and Brother

, Yours faithfully and fraternally , FEEDEEICK BIXCKES , Secretary . 6 , Freemasons' Hall , London , 19 th February , 1867 .

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MASONIC MEMS .

* * All communications to be addressed to 19 , Salisbury-street ,, . MIRROR MASONIC THE Strand , London , W . C .

THE GIEIS' SCHOOL . —It was incidentally mentioned at i recent meeting of the Britannic Lodge , Mo . 33 , that one of the candidates for the forthcoming election is Ada Rennell , daughter of the late Bro . Geo . Rennell , late mem'ber of No . 13 and P . M . of 700 . The deceased Bro . who was formerly Inspector of Wood Department , Boyal Laboratory , Woolwich , and

afterwards paper manufacturer at Long Milford , Sudbury , Suffolk , died Oct . 1863 , leaving , a widow and three daughters , depending upon their friends for support . We are requested to state that the nights of meeting of the United Lodge , C 97 , Colchester , have been changed from the second Friday to the second Wednesday in each month , the

Prov . G . M . for Essex having sanctioned the alteration . The M . W . Grand Master has appointed the Right Hon . the Lord Kenlis , Prov . G . M . of Cumberland and Westmorland , aud we have every reason to believe that the selection of his lordship will be highly appreciated by the brethren of the province , as the new Prov . G . M . is deservedly esteemed for his dignified ,

and kindly manner , as well as for his zeal in the service of Freemasonry . Lord Kenlis is at present the W . M . of the Underley Lodge , So . 1074 , Kirkby Lonsdale , this being his second year of office in the chair . Hi 3 father , the Earl of Bectine , and his grandfather , the Marquis of Headforfc , are also members of the Craft .

Bito . GEOECJE TEDDER ' S COH - CEBT . —We are , we trust , justified in stating that Bro . Tedder ' s vocal and instrumental concert at St . James ' s Hall , Piccadilly , on Wednesday evening last , realised , to a great extent , the expectations of his friends

as to the pecuniary results thereof . As to the selection of pieces performed , it was admirable , and the execution of the whole was faultless . It was in truth a really delightful concert . Every artiste tried to excel , and nothing could be more charming than the evident good , affectionate , and sympathetic feelings evinced by all towards our respected brother , around

¦ whom the various vocal and instrumental performers , Masonic and non-Masonic , rallied with hearty goodwill , to one and all of whom , as well as to those who , by their presence , so kindly supported his efforts . Bro . Tedder desires to express his grateful thanks . We trust that Bro . Thos . Green and the other zealous friends by whom this concert was organised will

continue their exertions in the cause of our suffering brother , as we feel assured that from the esteem in which Bro . Tedder was and is held in the Craft , it is only necessary to mention his present ailing condition of health to ensure his being placed in a suitable position . THE DEVON AND COBKWALD MASONIC CAEESDAE SOU 1 SG 7 .

—Referring to our mem . in last week's number , we have pleasure in being able to state that the Calendar is now on sale . The promised notice of it will be found in our present issue . A Provincial Grand Chapter and General Communication of Royal Arch Masons of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire

will be holden in the Masonic Hall , Prince-street , Hull , on Thursday , March 14 th , at four o ' clock in the afternoon . The M . E . Principals of the Minerva Chapter ( No . 230 ) , will hold a meeting of their chapter in the above Hall , at throe o ' clock precisely , when the full ceremonies , & c , of exaltation will be performed .