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" Our Boys " At Wood Green.
interior of the hall , with its trophies of flags , evergreen decorations , and little bannerets depending from the rafters of the roof , presented g , p icturesque and animated spectacle , when filled with the hundreds of visitors who were induced by the brilliant weather and an attractive programme , to spend a . happy aftornoon at Wood Green . The entertainment onened with a cart-son " . " Britonsarise . "
arranged from Bellini ' s " Norma , " very nicely snnsr by the choir , and the manner in whioh it was sustained gave evidence of careful and efficient training . It was then announced that , in consequence of another engagement , the Lord Mayor , Bro . Sir John Whittaker Ellis , Bart ., Grand Junior Warden , P . G . S ., and W . M . of tho Grand Masters' Lodge , No . 1 , would be unable to attend until later in the
afternoon , and the prizes presented by the Institution and by private donors were given away by the Chairman of the House Committee , who was in an exceedingly happy vein , aud accompanied eaoh award with a few characteristic and humorous observations . Tho presentations were judiciously divided into sections , and in the intervals the choir sung several selections , inoluding " 0 hush thee , my baby , " ( A .
S . Sullivan ) ; " 'Mid the Golden Corn , " ( J . L . Hatton ) , sung for the first time in public , and received with "enuine expressions of appro , bation ; "Now is the month of Maying , " ( Thomas Morley ); "Hearth and Home , " ( Ciro Pinsuti ); "The Cuckoo pings in the poplar tree , " ( G . A . Maofarren ) ; and tho " Song of the Vikings , " ( S . E . Faning ) ; all of which were oapitally rendered . Alternating the vocal essays
were snatches of elocutionary skill , and the way in which the lads debated the somewhat delicate question , "Are the mental capacities of the sexes equal ? " afforded not only intense amusement to the audience , bnt evinced considerable talent and keenness of percept on on the part of the " hon . gentlemen" who took part . It is almost un . necessary to say that the decision of the conclave was most flattering
to the ladies , whose " busy fans " and arch smiles betokened their entire appreciation of the common sense and judgment of those who took part in the sketch , and whose unanimity on the point was wonderful ! The original farce , " B . B ., " by Messrs . M . Williams and P . C . Burnand , was capitally enacted , Y . J . Lee delineating in capital style Bob Rattles , the ex-chioken and retired prizefighter , while
little P . F . Godfrey provoked intense fun by the way in whioh he sustained tbe part of Joe , waiter at the Percy Arms . R . Keddell—who had been voted by the ladies as the champion elocutionist , on account of the part in which he took in the opening debate-personated Mr . Benjamin Bobbin , the agent ; while C . King made up into a
buxom Mrs . Puncheon , the landlady of the hostelry , which formed the head-quarters of the " P . R . " W . P . Cooper figured as Dorothy , the housekeeper , and H . P . Pulman , as Squire Greenfield ; and the piece went with a smoothness and precision highly creditable to the juvenile actors . Equally good was the farce , by S . A . A'Beckett , " Tbe Man with the Carpet Bag , " which was thus cast : —
PLUCKWELL . ( A Magistrate ) . S . WOODHOTJSE WRANGLE . ( A Junior Barrister ) . R . KEDDEI / L GRAB . . ( An Attorney ) . H . P . PUXMAN J . GRIMES . ( Man with Carpet Bag ) V . J . LEE JOHN •. ( Waiter at Inn ) . F . F . GODFREY
MR . STOKE . ( Landlord of Inn ) . A . R . PARKER WAITERS E . TAYLOR , COOPER , STONE COACHMAN E . HAIR HARRIET ( Pluckwell ' s Daughter ) . H . SEARLE CHAMBERMAID p . SMITH BARMAID C . KINO
v . J . Lee was irresistibly droll in his sustentation of the principal character , and came in for repeated outbursts of applause , which were spontaneous and genuine , whilst all the minor parts were well filled in . Soon after three o ' clock there was a general move on the part of the executive on the platform , and the interest of tho occasion
increased when it was known that tbe Lord Mayor had arrived . On entering the building , his lordship was received with every expression of welcome , both from the visitors and the boys , and he seemed to evince the liveliest interest in the proceedings . Bro . Frederick Binckes , addressing the company , said the Lord Mayor , in the midst of his numerous dutieshad kindlspared a
, y short time that afternoon to come amongst them , and their thanks were due to him for the interest be thus displayed in the Institution . There had been a large nnmber of prizes distributed , but several of the most important had been reserved for hia lordship to give . Tbe nrst _ was that which was looked upon as tbe " blue riband " of the Institution , the silvor medal awardprt manv vpnrs nnafc fr , + Vn r ...: i
„ who manifested the greatest good conduct , which was regarded by the executive as an essential element amongst the various branches of instruction imparted in the School . He had Pleasure in introducing Henry Percy Pulman , the winner of this Pme , and the Lord Mayor congratulated him upon the distinction he -had won . Tbe next was the Canonburv trold medal , nrp . spnfprl hv
f ; Edward Cox , Vice Patron , P . M . 657 , with the express provision that the boy shonld be elected by the suffrages of his fellow school - fellows . While there had been extraordinary differences of opinion & s to the policy of awarding a prize under snch circumstances because the boy might be popular amongst the boys , and yet ^ ost troublesome to the masters , nn onn wnnld hpirrnrtcrn Vln ^ ni
John Leo the distinction he had gained . Ho ( Bro . Binckes ) onl y hoped ^ ee would be as popular in after life as he had been in the School . ' 6 e was then decorated with the medal and bine ribbon , amidst the neer of his comrades . The silver watch and chain for general good conduct , presented by tho Supreme Conncil 33 " to the pnpil leaving , _ . lnatlt « tion , was then presented to Alfred Ramsay Parker , who
Ca F With rin £ S cheers . They had been fortunate in the fanr 6 ¦ Local Examinations , and it was a source of intense satisflecf ° ° TnanagemeT 1 * of the Institution that the pnpils had rested honour upon it and upon themselves by the success they had « ms _ ga , ned . Bro . W . Winn P . M . 657 , Vice Patron , had presented * o-o , from the interes t of which had been apportioned £ 23 , which uwis divided among those who had taken honours in tho senior aud
" Our Boys " At Wood Green.
junior classes ( nineteen candidates passed ) , and the fortunate winner was deservedly app'auded . When the prizes had all been given away , Brother the Lord Mayor said : I must apologise for not spending quite so much I ime here as I should have desired , but you are aware that there are certain duties that I have to perform—publio duties—which I must without fail fulfil . Upon this occasion , however , it certainly
is a matter of the deepest interest to me to again be present at a School gathering . Nothing could be of more importance to the country at large than that our yonth should be brought op in a manner which shall afterwards make them faithful citizens . I have seen a great nnmber of Institutions in which philanthropic men and beneficent women do that which they thought would be beneficial to
the youth of this country , but I have never seen anything more perfect or moro complete , or more bold in its design , than this great establishment which I have the honour of visiting to-day . It is another proof of what strength love and affection have , when brought to bear in any benevolent project . There is no more important charity than that those who have lost
their parents , or who from various causes conld not have afforded to them by their natural protectors that edncation whioh they require in youth , should have it provided for them by those who have been more successful and more happy in the world in which we have been placed . I am sure this great Institution is the glory of the Freema sons of England . I have been present at several of the Festivals ,
and have seen the great interest which the Freemasons take in matters of education ; but until I saw the completeness and perfection of this Institution I could not so well apprehend and understand why they took so deep an interest in this place . As regards the boys , I would say to you now , you have all the world before you , and as you sow so must you reap . The " boy is the father of the
man , " and it is for you now to take advantage of the opportunities which are offered to yon , and whioh will make yon in fatnre times happy and wealthy ; or , if yon disregard them , from the seeds whioh yon now plant will grow up your nnhappiness , and in all probability a difficulty even in obtaining your living . I can only say it was these views which filled my own mind when I was at school , and I
hope they will fill yours . If you do , it will lead to success and happiness , for depend upon it the world will value the worth you , place upon yourselves in the fatnre . In a meeting like this , you cannot ignore the great importance of the masters who have the management of snch an establishment as this ; and , from what I have been told by the Committee who aid in this undertaking , it is quite clear there is
not only talent and learning and ability , but there is a noble sympathy of character , which links the boy to the master , and makes bim feel he is not only his teacher but his friend . I shoHld have been pleased if I could have been here earlier and partaken in all the entertain , ments and pleasures which are connected with prize . gi y ing , and if I could have dealt more at large with this great subject which has been
placed in my hands . But I feel yon will sympathise somewhat with me in what I have to undertake , or when I tell you how much I should have liked to see the athletic sports . I have only to say , I have to be present this evening at an entertainment to Her Majesty's judges at the Mansion House , so that I am obliged to leave you at an earlier hour than I should otherwise have desired . I thank the Committee
for the kindness and courtesy I have received at their hands , and hope success will attend this undertaking , and that there will always be the same amount of sympathy and generosity to carry it on , not only with tbe great success which has hitherto attended it , bnt with far greater . I would add one more word to the boys . You must remember it is not possible for all to succeed , and to those who have
been , successful I only give oue word of advice—Never allow one success for a moment to interfere with your continued effort for another success . As soon as you have achieved one success , endeavour to look forward for another . The greatest element of success in life is " courage , courage , courage , " or , as the great Athenian orator said , " action , actioD , action . " Never let a stone fce nntnrned , never let
an opportunity pass you , always seine every opportunity , look about yon , be on the alert , be alive to every occasion , whether in school or out of it , and prizes will come to you when you least expect them . To the unsuccessful boys I would only say , the world is before you ; tbe field has never been trampled by your feet ; and you should exert yourselves in such a way as to ensure success in the future , and never
be discouraged . Bro . Raynham Stewart , in the name of the House Committee , tendered to the Lord Mayor their sincere thanks for presiding over the meeting , and the proceedings , which had been of a very interesting character , terminated with the singing of the National Anthem . The visitors then repaired to the dining-hall and Bohool-room , where
a substantial collation was partaken of by nearly 500 guests , after which they proceeded to an adjoining field in which a number of foot races and athletic spoTts were contested , in the presence of a vast assemblage of spectators . The band of the Institution , under tho leadership of Mr . W . Whare , performed an excellent selection of music , and ( he pastimes were watched with genuine and lively interest . Mr .
H . Bowler officiated as starter , Mr . E . V . Gardner as jndge , Mr . S . Donovan , clerk of the course , and Messrs . H . P . Pulman , V . J . Lee , R . G . Head . H . J . Percy , E . Hair , and R . Keddell Committee . The events were thns decided : — 100 yards flat race for boys over 14 years of age . —G . Allison ( allowed 5 yards start ) 1 ; J . Hutton ( 5 yards ) 2 . The other competitors
were A . E . Parker , H . Percy , L . Jones , H . Pulman and H . England ( scratch ) , and E . Hair ( 8 yards ) . 100 yards flat , under 14 years . —W . H . Healey ( scratch ) 1 ; W . Emmott ( scratch ) 2 . This was a capital race , and was won in the last effort by about a foot . E . lies , R . J . Warner , J . Walker , T . Allison , and P . Marshall also competed .
1 figli Jump , under 14 years . —W . Emmott 1 ( height 4 feet 1 inch ) 1 ; J . Walker 2 . E . lies and H . Healey were unsuccessful . High Jump , over 14 years . —L . Jones ( 4 feet 6 inches ) 1 ; J . Hutton 2 . The other competitors were H . Pulman and J . Hutton . Quarter Mile Handicap . There wero fifteen entries for this race , but several were absent . The contest was finished by E . lies ( 80 yds . )
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" Our Boys " At Wood Green.
interior of the hall , with its trophies of flags , evergreen decorations , and little bannerets depending from the rafters of the roof , presented g , p icturesque and animated spectacle , when filled with the hundreds of visitors who were induced by the brilliant weather and an attractive programme , to spend a . happy aftornoon at Wood Green . The entertainment onened with a cart-son " . " Britonsarise . "
arranged from Bellini ' s " Norma , " very nicely snnsr by the choir , and the manner in whioh it was sustained gave evidence of careful and efficient training . It was then announced that , in consequence of another engagement , the Lord Mayor , Bro . Sir John Whittaker Ellis , Bart ., Grand Junior Warden , P . G . S ., and W . M . of tho Grand Masters' Lodge , No . 1 , would be unable to attend until later in the
afternoon , and the prizes presented by the Institution and by private donors were given away by the Chairman of the House Committee , who was in an exceedingly happy vein , aud accompanied eaoh award with a few characteristic and humorous observations . Tho presentations were judiciously divided into sections , and in the intervals the choir sung several selections , inoluding " 0 hush thee , my baby , " ( A .
S . Sullivan ) ; " 'Mid the Golden Corn , " ( J . L . Hatton ) , sung for the first time in public , and received with "enuine expressions of appro , bation ; "Now is the month of Maying , " ( Thomas Morley ); "Hearth and Home , " ( Ciro Pinsuti ); "The Cuckoo pings in the poplar tree , " ( G . A . Maofarren ) ; and tho " Song of the Vikings , " ( S . E . Faning ) ; all of which were oapitally rendered . Alternating the vocal essays
were snatches of elocutionary skill , and the way in which the lads debated the somewhat delicate question , "Are the mental capacities of the sexes equal ? " afforded not only intense amusement to the audience , bnt evinced considerable talent and keenness of percept on on the part of the " hon . gentlemen" who took part . It is almost un . necessary to say that the decision of the conclave was most flattering
to the ladies , whose " busy fans " and arch smiles betokened their entire appreciation of the common sense and judgment of those who took part in the sketch , and whose unanimity on the point was wonderful ! The original farce , " B . B ., " by Messrs . M . Williams and P . C . Burnand , was capitally enacted , Y . J . Lee delineating in capital style Bob Rattles , the ex-chioken and retired prizefighter , while
little P . F . Godfrey provoked intense fun by the way in whioh he sustained tbe part of Joe , waiter at the Percy Arms . R . Keddell—who had been voted by the ladies as the champion elocutionist , on account of the part in which he took in the opening debate-personated Mr . Benjamin Bobbin , the agent ; while C . King made up into a
buxom Mrs . Puncheon , the landlady of the hostelry , which formed the head-quarters of the " P . R . " W . P . Cooper figured as Dorothy , the housekeeper , and H . P . Pulman , as Squire Greenfield ; and the piece went with a smoothness and precision highly creditable to the juvenile actors . Equally good was the farce , by S . A . A'Beckett , " Tbe Man with the Carpet Bag , " which was thus cast : —
PLUCKWELL . ( A Magistrate ) . S . WOODHOTJSE WRANGLE . ( A Junior Barrister ) . R . KEDDEI / L GRAB . . ( An Attorney ) . H . P . PUXMAN J . GRIMES . ( Man with Carpet Bag ) V . J . LEE JOHN •. ( Waiter at Inn ) . F . F . GODFREY
MR . STOKE . ( Landlord of Inn ) . A . R . PARKER WAITERS E . TAYLOR , COOPER , STONE COACHMAN E . HAIR HARRIET ( Pluckwell ' s Daughter ) . H . SEARLE CHAMBERMAID p . SMITH BARMAID C . KINO
v . J . Lee was irresistibly droll in his sustentation of the principal character , and came in for repeated outbursts of applause , which were spontaneous and genuine , whilst all the minor parts were well filled in . Soon after three o ' clock there was a general move on the part of the executive on the platform , and the interest of tho occasion
increased when it was known that tbe Lord Mayor had arrived . On entering the building , his lordship was received with every expression of welcome , both from the visitors and the boys , and he seemed to evince the liveliest interest in the proceedings . Bro . Frederick Binckes , addressing the company , said the Lord Mayor , in the midst of his numerous dutieshad kindlspared a
, y short time that afternoon to come amongst them , and their thanks were due to him for the interest be thus displayed in the Institution . There had been a large nnmber of prizes distributed , but several of the most important had been reserved for hia lordship to give . Tbe nrst _ was that which was looked upon as tbe " blue riband " of the Institution , the silvor medal awardprt manv vpnrs nnafc fr , + Vn r ...: i
„ who manifested the greatest good conduct , which was regarded by the executive as an essential element amongst the various branches of instruction imparted in the School . He had Pleasure in introducing Henry Percy Pulman , the winner of this Pme , and the Lord Mayor congratulated him upon the distinction he -had won . Tbe next was the Canonburv trold medal , nrp . spnfprl hv
f ; Edward Cox , Vice Patron , P . M . 657 , with the express provision that the boy shonld be elected by the suffrages of his fellow school - fellows . While there had been extraordinary differences of opinion & s to the policy of awarding a prize under snch circumstances because the boy might be popular amongst the boys , and yet ^ ost troublesome to the masters , nn onn wnnld hpirrnrtcrn Vln ^ ni
John Leo the distinction he had gained . Ho ( Bro . Binckes ) onl y hoped ^ ee would be as popular in after life as he had been in the School . ' 6 e was then decorated with the medal and bine ribbon , amidst the neer of his comrades . The silver watch and chain for general good conduct , presented by tho Supreme Conncil 33 " to the pnpil leaving , _ . lnatlt « tion , was then presented to Alfred Ramsay Parker , who
Ca F With rin £ S cheers . They had been fortunate in the fanr 6 ¦ Local Examinations , and it was a source of intense satisflecf ° ° TnanagemeT 1 * of the Institution that the pnpils had rested honour upon it and upon themselves by the success they had « ms _ ga , ned . Bro . W . Winn P . M . 657 , Vice Patron , had presented * o-o , from the interes t of which had been apportioned £ 23 , which uwis divided among those who had taken honours in tho senior aud
" Our Boys " At Wood Green.
junior classes ( nineteen candidates passed ) , and the fortunate winner was deservedly app'auded . When the prizes had all been given away , Brother the Lord Mayor said : I must apologise for not spending quite so much I ime here as I should have desired , but you are aware that there are certain duties that I have to perform—publio duties—which I must without fail fulfil . Upon this occasion , however , it certainly
is a matter of the deepest interest to me to again be present at a School gathering . Nothing could be of more importance to the country at large than that our yonth should be brought op in a manner which shall afterwards make them faithful citizens . I have seen a great nnmber of Institutions in which philanthropic men and beneficent women do that which they thought would be beneficial to
the youth of this country , but I have never seen anything more perfect or moro complete , or more bold in its design , than this great establishment which I have the honour of visiting to-day . It is another proof of what strength love and affection have , when brought to bear in any benevolent project . There is no more important charity than that those who have lost
their parents , or who from various causes conld not have afforded to them by their natural protectors that edncation whioh they require in youth , should have it provided for them by those who have been more successful and more happy in the world in which we have been placed . I am sure this great Institution is the glory of the Freema sons of England . I have been present at several of the Festivals ,
and have seen the great interest which the Freemasons take in matters of education ; but until I saw the completeness and perfection of this Institution I could not so well apprehend and understand why they took so deep an interest in this place . As regards the boys , I would say to you now , you have all the world before you , and as you sow so must you reap . The " boy is the father of the
man , " and it is for you now to take advantage of the opportunities which are offered to yon , and whioh will make yon in fatnre times happy and wealthy ; or , if yon disregard them , from the seeds whioh yon now plant will grow up your nnhappiness , and in all probability a difficulty even in obtaining your living . I can only say it was these views which filled my own mind when I was at school , and I
hope they will fill yours . If you do , it will lead to success and happiness , for depend upon it the world will value the worth you , place upon yourselves in the fatnre . In a meeting like this , you cannot ignore the great importance of the masters who have the management of snch an establishment as this ; and , from what I have been told by the Committee who aid in this undertaking , it is quite clear there is
not only talent and learning and ability , but there is a noble sympathy of character , which links the boy to the master , and makes bim feel he is not only his teacher but his friend . I shoHld have been pleased if I could have been here earlier and partaken in all the entertain , ments and pleasures which are connected with prize . gi y ing , and if I could have dealt more at large with this great subject which has been
placed in my hands . But I feel yon will sympathise somewhat with me in what I have to undertake , or when I tell you how much I should have liked to see the athletic sports . I have only to say , I have to be present this evening at an entertainment to Her Majesty's judges at the Mansion House , so that I am obliged to leave you at an earlier hour than I should otherwise have desired . I thank the Committee
for the kindness and courtesy I have received at their hands , and hope success will attend this undertaking , and that there will always be the same amount of sympathy and generosity to carry it on , not only with tbe great success which has hitherto attended it , bnt with far greater . I would add one more word to the boys . You must remember it is not possible for all to succeed , and to those who have
been , successful I only give oue word of advice—Never allow one success for a moment to interfere with your continued effort for another success . As soon as you have achieved one success , endeavour to look forward for another . The greatest element of success in life is " courage , courage , courage , " or , as the great Athenian orator said , " action , actioD , action . " Never let a stone fce nntnrned , never let
an opportunity pass you , always seine every opportunity , look about yon , be on the alert , be alive to every occasion , whether in school or out of it , and prizes will come to you when you least expect them . To the unsuccessful boys I would only say , the world is before you ; tbe field has never been trampled by your feet ; and you should exert yourselves in such a way as to ensure success in the future , and never
be discouraged . Bro . Raynham Stewart , in the name of the House Committee , tendered to the Lord Mayor their sincere thanks for presiding over the meeting , and the proceedings , which had been of a very interesting character , terminated with the singing of the National Anthem . The visitors then repaired to the dining-hall and Bohool-room , where
a substantial collation was partaken of by nearly 500 guests , after which they proceeded to an adjoining field in which a number of foot races and athletic spoTts were contested , in the presence of a vast assemblage of spectators . The band of the Institution , under tho leadership of Mr . W . Whare , performed an excellent selection of music , and ( he pastimes were watched with genuine and lively interest . Mr .
H . Bowler officiated as starter , Mr . E . V . Gardner as jndge , Mr . S . Donovan , clerk of the course , and Messrs . H . P . Pulman , V . J . Lee , R . G . Head . H . J . Percy , E . Hair , and R . Keddell Committee . The events were thns decided : — 100 yards flat race for boys over 14 years of age . —G . Allison ( allowed 5 yards start ) 1 ; J . Hutton ( 5 yards ) 2 . The other competitors
were A . E . Parker , H . Percy , L . Jones , H . Pulman and H . England ( scratch ) , and E . Hair ( 8 yards ) . 100 yards flat , under 14 years . —W . H . Healey ( scratch ) 1 ; W . Emmott ( scratch ) 2 . This was a capital race , and was won in the last effort by about a foot . E . lies , R . J . Warner , J . Walker , T . Allison , and P . Marshall also competed .
1 figli Jump , under 14 years . —W . Emmott 1 ( height 4 feet 1 inch ) 1 ; J . Walker 2 . E . lies and H . Healey were unsuccessful . High Jump , over 14 years . —L . Jones ( 4 feet 6 inches ) 1 ; J . Hutton 2 . The other competitors were H . Pulman and J . Hutton . Quarter Mile Handicap . There wero fifteen entries for this race , but several were absent . The contest was finished by E . lies ( 80 yds . )