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Masonic Charities.
expenses to be incurred with the view of materially increasing the efficiency ofthe establishment . " When the disadvantages under which those boys labour , who arc removed from the constant control and supervison , which can only be bestowed in the case of an united establishment are taken into consideration , it is believed that but one opinion can prevail , as to the policy advocated by those who have for a long period devoted their energies to extend in every possible manner the benefits afforded by the Institution , than which , none is more deserving of tbe
support of the Craft , or more calculated to produce results , the importance of which , cannot be over-estimated . "The outlay necessary to provide accommodation for seventy Boys , according to plans and elevations prepared by Mr . Edward Roberts the architect , will not . it is calculated , exceed £ 5100 ; in raising which sum , the House Committee do not apprehend there will be any difficulty . They are also of opinion , that a more seasonable time than the present could not have been selected for submitting the proposal , when the Craft at large appear to be actuated
by a determination to increase their efforts , in support ofthe School , and other Charities connected with the Order ; and so to place them on such a satisfactory basis , as to enable them to challenge comparison with any similar institutions . " After a short discussion , in which Bro . Symonds eloquently advocated the proposed alteration , the report was approved , adopted , and re-committed to the General Committee , to be carried into effect—two Brothers only dissenting . Consequent upon this resolutioncertain alterations in the by-laws
, were agreed to , with the view of increasing the number of Boys to be admitted . A question then rose upon the remuneration to the Collector , which was referred to the General Committee for consideration , with directions to report to the next quarterly Court . Bros . Hopwood , Robinson , Hewlett , Robins , Barnett , and Purdy , having been appointed scrutineers , the election of eight Boys on the funds ofthe Institution , out of a list of sixteen , was proceeded with ; and shortly after threethe election was declared to have fallen on
, the following : —Storey , Streud , 3968 ; Bradley , London , 1904 ; Bick , Harrogate , 1778 ; Bayly , Southampton , 1672 ; Steau , London , 1611 ; Crocker , Fareham , 1279 ; Firminger , Sheerness , 1129 ; Martin , Truro , 1073 , The unsuccessful candidates polled as follows : — Davis , 441 ; Johnson , 231 ; Stark , 209 ; Webber , 143 ; Clotworthv , 121 ; Adams , 109 ; Rogers , 72 ; Paul , 3 J . Votes of thanks , having been given to the chairman and the scrutineers , the proceedings were brought to a close .
THE GIRLS' SCHOOL . A Quarterly Court of the Subscribers to this School was held on Thursday , the 14 th October , Bro . Ddall , P . G . D ., presiding . On the minutes being read , a short conversation took place , in which Bro , B . Head acknowledged he was in error , when he stated at Ipswich , that the circular of Bros . Symonds , Binckes , and Lyall , regarding the Masonic Schools , had been issued without the authority of the Committees .
The minutes of the various Committee meetings were then approved , thus sanctioning the appointment of Mdlle . Mesnard as French teacher , with a salary of £ 25 per annum for not exceeding twenty-five pupils , and £ 40 not exceeding fifty . The gratuitous services of Bro . Matthew Cooke , as teacher of music , were accepted — £ 10 per annum being allowed in lieu of travelling expenses . The report of the Audit Committee was then read , showing a balance in hand of £ 1143 6 s . 4 d . ; and the Treasurer was requested to sign cheques for £ 494 3 s . Id . the charges of the previous
-, quar ter , and to purchase £ 500 three percent , consols . The following children were then admitted inlo the School without election—Emily Martha Reynolds , Hytlie ; Mary Castle , Margate ; Kate Amelia Abbot , Colchester ; Emily Sarah Wild , Woolwich ; Eliza Hart , Mary . Johnson , London ; Nora Primrose Stewart , Colchester ; and Mary Blanche Robinson , Hull—leaving three vacancies still existing in the School . Bro . Udall then brought forward a motion for altering the law ,
declaring that no child can be admitted a candidate above 10 ^ years of age , or elected after ] I—contending that it would often be a benefit , not only to the child , but to the school , to admit a child above the stated ages , who might probably have been fairly educated in the lifetime of her parents . Bro . Binckes seconded the motion ; and instanced the case of two children as a great hardship , one having been excluded by a daythe other by a week or two only . Tbe resolution was unanimously adopted ; and after some formal business , the meeting adjourned .
The Provinces.
The Provinces .
( From the Masonic Mirror . ) YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AND EAST ) . NFAV MASONIC IIAI . L AT WHITBY . We announced a few weeks ago that the members of the Lion Lodge , No . 391 , had taken steps for the erection of a New Masonic Hall on the West Cliff , and that it had been determined to lay the foundation stone on the 8 th of September , that being the day fixed
for the meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire , in Whitby . For several weeks past the officers have been actively engaged in forming the preliminaries , and making the necessary preparations for carrying out the object , and as the day approached , the interest increased . Wednesday , September 8 th , the long and joyously anticipated day , arrived , and the unusual activity that prevailed at an early hour indicated that the event was to be commemorated in a manner worthy of the occasion . Business of all kinds was entirely suspended . The shops were closed , flags and
banners were displayed in every direction , and the streets presented an animated appearance , immense numbers of people having arrived by rail and steam boats from the neighbouring towns . During the early part of the day the weather was rather unsettled , and threatened disappointment ; but as noon approached , the heavy clouds dispersed , and the sun shone in all his splendour during the whole afternoon . In accordance with the arrangements , at one o ' clock a Provincial Grand Lodge of the Freemasons of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire , was held in the Lion Lodge , No . 391 , when the
Brethren , wlio amounted to upwards of 300 , assembled , and transacted the ordinary business under the presidency of the Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , Most Worshipful Grand Jlnster of England , and Provincial Grand Master of the two Ridings . After the closing of tbe Provincial Grand Lodge , a procession was formed , the Brethren of the order appearing in full Masonic costume . They moved along Baxtergate , up Brunswick-street , and Skinner-street to the West Cliff the whole of the thoroughfares being crowded with people , the windows and every available spot being thronged with anxious spectators , while a few more daring than the rest ventured upon the housetops . On arriving near the site of the proposed building , the Masons opened right and left , and formed an avenue , and inverting the order of procession , entered the appointed place , previously to which the
two platforms that had been erected to accommodate a very large number were crowded principally by the fairer sex . The scene at this moment was most imposing and interesting , and only they who have witnessed the occurrence of such events can form any idea of the excitement and pleasure produced and manifested . We have never seen a larger and more fashionable audience drawn together in Whitby on any occasion whatever . All being arranged , a voluntary was played on the harmonium by Bro . H . Dcr . il , Mus . Doe . and Provincial Grand Organist .
His Lordship was then presented with a handsome silver trowel with an irory handle , and proceeded to lay the foundation stone in the usual form . Beneath the foundation stone was deposited a bottle containing a parchment , on which was detailed the names of the trustees , architect , builder , shareholders , the date of laying the stone , by whom laid , with a copy of the local journals , and a number of coins . Also a square of glass with the following embossed upon it : — "The foundation stone of this Masonic Hal ] , erected by and for the use of the Brethren of the Lion Lodge , Whitby , No . 391 , was levelled
in presence of George Marwood , Esq ,, D . Prov . G . M ., the rest of the Prov . G . officers and a numerous assemblage of the Craft , by the Right Hon . Thomas Dundas , Earl of Zetland , the M . W . Grand Master of Masons , and Prov . G . M . for the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire , on Wednesday , the 8 th September , A . L . 5858 . A . D ., 1858 . Samuel Flinfoft , W . M . ; William Staiehonse , SW . ; Samuel Burn , J . W . ; Bro . J . Dobson , of Newcastle-on-Tyne , architect ; Bro . W . Falkingbridge , builder . " The M . W . Grand Master called upon the Prov . G . Junior Warden , Flintoftand if he had
Bro . , enquired proved the stone with the plumb and rule ; also to the Prov . G . Senior Warden , Bro . Lord Londesborough , if he had proved the stone by the level . Being answered in both cases in the affirmative , his lordship then proved it himself by the square , and stated he had found it correct , and the workmen had done their duty . His lordship then strewed corn and poured oil and wine upon the stone , saying : This corn , the emblem of plenty , the Masonic symbol of the giving of bread that came down from heaven , I scatter in the humble hope that the Most High will bless the inhabitants of tin ' s town with abundance of corn ; tlie wine , as a symbol of joy and gladness ; and the oil , of peace and comfort .
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Masonic Charities.
expenses to be incurred with the view of materially increasing the efficiency ofthe establishment . " When the disadvantages under which those boys labour , who arc removed from the constant control and supervison , which can only be bestowed in the case of an united establishment are taken into consideration , it is believed that but one opinion can prevail , as to the policy advocated by those who have for a long period devoted their energies to extend in every possible manner the benefits afforded by the Institution , than which , none is more deserving of tbe
support of the Craft , or more calculated to produce results , the importance of which , cannot be over-estimated . "The outlay necessary to provide accommodation for seventy Boys , according to plans and elevations prepared by Mr . Edward Roberts the architect , will not . it is calculated , exceed £ 5100 ; in raising which sum , the House Committee do not apprehend there will be any difficulty . They are also of opinion , that a more seasonable time than the present could not have been selected for submitting the proposal , when the Craft at large appear to be actuated
by a determination to increase their efforts , in support ofthe School , and other Charities connected with the Order ; and so to place them on such a satisfactory basis , as to enable them to challenge comparison with any similar institutions . " After a short discussion , in which Bro . Symonds eloquently advocated the proposed alteration , the report was approved , adopted , and re-committed to the General Committee , to be carried into effect—two Brothers only dissenting . Consequent upon this resolutioncertain alterations in the by-laws
, were agreed to , with the view of increasing the number of Boys to be admitted . A question then rose upon the remuneration to the Collector , which was referred to the General Committee for consideration , with directions to report to the next quarterly Court . Bros . Hopwood , Robinson , Hewlett , Robins , Barnett , and Purdy , having been appointed scrutineers , the election of eight Boys on the funds ofthe Institution , out of a list of sixteen , was proceeded with ; and shortly after threethe election was declared to have fallen on
, the following : —Storey , Streud , 3968 ; Bradley , London , 1904 ; Bick , Harrogate , 1778 ; Bayly , Southampton , 1672 ; Steau , London , 1611 ; Crocker , Fareham , 1279 ; Firminger , Sheerness , 1129 ; Martin , Truro , 1073 , The unsuccessful candidates polled as follows : — Davis , 441 ; Johnson , 231 ; Stark , 209 ; Webber , 143 ; Clotworthv , 121 ; Adams , 109 ; Rogers , 72 ; Paul , 3 J . Votes of thanks , having been given to the chairman and the scrutineers , the proceedings were brought to a close .
THE GIRLS' SCHOOL . A Quarterly Court of the Subscribers to this School was held on Thursday , the 14 th October , Bro . Ddall , P . G . D ., presiding . On the minutes being read , a short conversation took place , in which Bro , B . Head acknowledged he was in error , when he stated at Ipswich , that the circular of Bros . Symonds , Binckes , and Lyall , regarding the Masonic Schools , had been issued without the authority of the Committees .
The minutes of the various Committee meetings were then approved , thus sanctioning the appointment of Mdlle . Mesnard as French teacher , with a salary of £ 25 per annum for not exceeding twenty-five pupils , and £ 40 not exceeding fifty . The gratuitous services of Bro . Matthew Cooke , as teacher of music , were accepted — £ 10 per annum being allowed in lieu of travelling expenses . The report of the Audit Committee was then read , showing a balance in hand of £ 1143 6 s . 4 d . ; and the Treasurer was requested to sign cheques for £ 494 3 s . Id . the charges of the previous
-, quar ter , and to purchase £ 500 three percent , consols . The following children were then admitted inlo the School without election—Emily Martha Reynolds , Hytlie ; Mary Castle , Margate ; Kate Amelia Abbot , Colchester ; Emily Sarah Wild , Woolwich ; Eliza Hart , Mary . Johnson , London ; Nora Primrose Stewart , Colchester ; and Mary Blanche Robinson , Hull—leaving three vacancies still existing in the School . Bro . Udall then brought forward a motion for altering the law ,
declaring that no child can be admitted a candidate above 10 ^ years of age , or elected after ] I—contending that it would often be a benefit , not only to the child , but to the school , to admit a child above the stated ages , who might probably have been fairly educated in the lifetime of her parents . Bro . Binckes seconded the motion ; and instanced the case of two children as a great hardship , one having been excluded by a daythe other by a week or two only . Tbe resolution was unanimously adopted ; and after some formal business , the meeting adjourned .
The Provinces.
The Provinces .
( From the Masonic Mirror . ) YORKSHIRE ( NORTH AND EAST ) . NFAV MASONIC IIAI . L AT WHITBY . We announced a few weeks ago that the members of the Lion Lodge , No . 391 , had taken steps for the erection of a New Masonic Hall on the West Cliff , and that it had been determined to lay the foundation stone on the 8 th of September , that being the day fixed
for the meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire , in Whitby . For several weeks past the officers have been actively engaged in forming the preliminaries , and making the necessary preparations for carrying out the object , and as the day approached , the interest increased . Wednesday , September 8 th , the long and joyously anticipated day , arrived , and the unusual activity that prevailed at an early hour indicated that the event was to be commemorated in a manner worthy of the occasion . Business of all kinds was entirely suspended . The shops were closed , flags and
banners were displayed in every direction , and the streets presented an animated appearance , immense numbers of people having arrived by rail and steam boats from the neighbouring towns . During the early part of the day the weather was rather unsettled , and threatened disappointment ; but as noon approached , the heavy clouds dispersed , and the sun shone in all his splendour during the whole afternoon . In accordance with the arrangements , at one o ' clock a Provincial Grand Lodge of the Freemasons of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire , was held in the Lion Lodge , No . 391 , when the
Brethren , wlio amounted to upwards of 300 , assembled , and transacted the ordinary business under the presidency of the Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , Most Worshipful Grand Jlnster of England , and Provincial Grand Master of the two Ridings . After the closing of tbe Provincial Grand Lodge , a procession was formed , the Brethren of the order appearing in full Masonic costume . They moved along Baxtergate , up Brunswick-street , and Skinner-street to the West Cliff the whole of the thoroughfares being crowded with people , the windows and every available spot being thronged with anxious spectators , while a few more daring than the rest ventured upon the housetops . On arriving near the site of the proposed building , the Masons opened right and left , and formed an avenue , and inverting the order of procession , entered the appointed place , previously to which the
two platforms that had been erected to accommodate a very large number were crowded principally by the fairer sex . The scene at this moment was most imposing and interesting , and only they who have witnessed the occurrence of such events can form any idea of the excitement and pleasure produced and manifested . We have never seen a larger and more fashionable audience drawn together in Whitby on any occasion whatever . All being arranged , a voluntary was played on the harmonium by Bro . H . Dcr . il , Mus . Doe . and Provincial Grand Organist .
His Lordship was then presented with a handsome silver trowel with an irory handle , and proceeded to lay the foundation stone in the usual form . Beneath the foundation stone was deposited a bottle containing a parchment , on which was detailed the names of the trustees , architect , builder , shareholders , the date of laying the stone , by whom laid , with a copy of the local journals , and a number of coins . Also a square of glass with the following embossed upon it : — "The foundation stone of this Masonic Hal ] , erected by and for the use of the Brethren of the Lion Lodge , Whitby , No . 391 , was levelled
in presence of George Marwood , Esq ,, D . Prov . G . M ., the rest of the Prov . G . officers and a numerous assemblage of the Craft , by the Right Hon . Thomas Dundas , Earl of Zetland , the M . W . Grand Master of Masons , and Prov . G . M . for the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire , on Wednesday , the 8 th September , A . L . 5858 . A . D ., 1858 . Samuel Flinfoft , W . M . ; William Staiehonse , SW . ; Samuel Burn , J . W . ; Bro . J . Dobson , of Newcastle-on-Tyne , architect ; Bro . W . Falkingbridge , builder . " The M . W . Grand Master called upon the Prov . G . Junior Warden , Flintoftand if he had
Bro . , enquired proved the stone with the plumb and rule ; also to the Prov . G . Senior Warden , Bro . Lord Londesborough , if he had proved the stone by the level . Being answered in both cases in the affirmative , his lordship then proved it himself by the square , and stated he had found it correct , and the workmen had done their duty . His lordship then strewed corn and poured oil and wine upon the stone , saying : This corn , the emblem of plenty , the Masonic symbol of the giving of bread that came down from heaven , I scatter in the humble hope that the Most High will bless the inhabitants of tin ' s town with abundance of corn ; tlie wine , as a symbol of joy and gladness ; and the oil , of peace and comfort .