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in the nave of thi 'building , formerly occupied by the forciqn department of the International Exhibition , aud a procession having been formed , it moved to the grand concert ha'l . Ou entering , their approach was heralded by a flourish of trumpet-, and immediately the Knights Templar drew their swords , and formed an arch of steel , under which the procession moved in lbs following order , the band playing a Masonic march .
Two Stewards . Assistant Tyler , with Sword . Lodges , according to seniority , the junior first . Officers and Members of the Grand Master's Lodge . The Committees of the Orphan School . The Vice-Presidents and Honorary Officers of the School The Tyler to the Grand Lodge . Representatives of Foreign Grand Lodges . Provincial Grand Officers Two Stewards . Grand Organist . Grand Inner Guard .
Grand Superintendent of AVorks . Grand Steward . The Grand Deacons , with their Wands . The Chaplain of the Orphan School . The Grand Chaplains . The Grand Secretary , The Grand Treasurer . The Grand AYardens . The Grand Sword Bearer , carrying the Sword . The Deputy Grand Secretary , carrying the Book of
Constitutions . THE GRAND MASTER . Past Deputy Grand Master . Depnty Grand Master Past Grand Officers , etc . - The Grand Director of Ceremonies , with his Wand . , Two Stewards . The Knights Templars then fell in with the procession , ancl filed off to the ri ght and left of the platform . On ascending
the platform the brethren filed off according to their lodges , -aud took the respective seats assigned to them by the stewards . The Grand Master , his Grace the Duke of Leinster , on occupying the throne was saluted , according to ancient usage , by " eleven on the third comin . cr down . "
Iwo officers and pupils of the school then entered the room iu the following order , ancl took their seats on the platform : — Two stewards , the hon . secretary of the Orphau School , the pupils , two and two , the resident governess , the matron , two stewards . It was a subject of much regret , and was alluded to in graceful terms by one of the speakers of the evening , that Bro . Samuel B . Oldham , the courteous and indefatigable assistant secretary , was unable in consequeneo of illness , to
attend . Tile children were neatly dressed , and appeared , without exception , intelligent , healthy , ancl comfortable . There were about thirty-seven present . A portion of the 100 th Psalm , accompanied on { he grand organ , having been sung , a prayer was , road by the Rev . J . J . M'Sorley , the Grand chaplain . Bro . Edmund R . Digges La Touchc then read the following eport , from which it appeared : — "The total receipts of the
year 1 S 65 amounted to £ 1 , 671 17 s . 10 d ., and the expenditure to £ 1 , 339 19 s . Oil . Of the balance , £ 330 was invested iu the purchase of stock , in accordance with the rules of tbe school , which require all donations of £ 10 ancl upwards to be so invested , and there remained in bank to the credit of the institution , on the 1 st of January , 18 G 0 , £ 1 ISs . Id . The amount now invested on permanent security for the benefit of tho nstitution is £ 2 , 769 ' 4 s . 7 d .
Bro . Arthur riushe , S . G . D ., then came forward to propose tho first resolution , viz . — "That the marked thanks of this meeting are eminently duo to Bro . E . R . 1 ) . La louche , honorary secretary , the members of the Ladies' Committee , tbe Education Committee , and the Apprcntici Committee , for the efficient services they have rendered to tho Masonic Female Orphan School during the past year . " This resolution , was seconded by Bro . C . Lanyon , and carried nnanimouslv .
Several pieces of pianoforte music wore at this stage of tho proceedings performed by pupils belonging to the school , and were executed in most creditable st yle . Bro . Mostyn next came forward to propose the second resolution , and said that the most pleasing duty bad devolved upon him of tendering to his Grace the thauks of the Order , for the unceasing interest he had e \ sr taken in maintaining their principles , and the unceasing attention bestowed b y him in upholding their privileges , and concluded by proposing—
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"That the thanks of the Masons of Ireland are hereby given lo the Most Worshipful the Grand Master , his Grace the Dake of Leinster , for tbe unceasing interest which he has ever taken in maintaining their principles and upholding their privileges . " Bro . Towvisend , on coming forward to second the resolution , said that the committee of management for that evening had clone him the honour to ask him to second the resolution which
had been so ably proposed by Bro . Mostyn in all respects , except that he thought his kindly feelings towards him ( Bro . Townsend ) had led hiin to speak a little more of him than iS was agreeable to him to hear . For that , however , let them permit him to thank Bro . Mostyn most sincerely , and to add that , as it had always been his anxious endeavour to deserve (¦ lie confidence of bis Grace ancl their good-will , so he trusted he might continue to deserve them until the end of his tenure
of office . He supposed he had been chosen to second that resolution because the committee thought that , as Depnty Grand Master , he was perhaps more in the confidence of his Grace in Masonic matters than any other person , and that , consequently , he knew more of the zeal of bis Grace in promoting the interests of the Order , and the anxious wish which he had for its prosperity in every respect , and after dilating- at considerable length upon "The principles and
privileges of Freemasonry , " concluded by stating that he found in George Faulkner's Dublin Journal of the 9 th of February , 1799 , an advertisement of a sermon about to be preached ou behalf of the school then existing , and at the foot of the advertisement it was stated in large capital letters that the institution supported no less than seven orphans . But ought they not to do more than they had even yet done ? He trusted that , comparing that brilliant assembly with those of former days , he
might not only expect to see the girls' school maintained in its efficiency , but also that a boys' school would be established , so that the sons of the members of the Order might be brought under the care of the society ; and if that establishment succeeded as the present one had done , then , indeed , when their d ly was past and gone , they might say that they had in some degree carried out those principles which the Order inenleivtea upon all . One of the first things taught by tbe society to its
members was , that it w-as the duty of all to co-operate , each in his own way , and each in his own degree , to carry out the objects of the society . One of the ways iu which this could be done was by each man putting his hand into his pocket ancl contributing to the funds of the institution on whose behalf they were assembled . He was glad to find that what had been done already met with their approval , and he only hoped that their noble Grand Master , who had done so much for them by
his continuing bis support , bis patronage , and his money , would live to see a kindred institution for boys established , and that he would be not only the patron of the Masonic Female Orphan School , hut of a new boys' school also . The resolution was passed by acclamation . The prizes having been awarded , The procession was then reformed , and retired from the hall in the reverse order to that in which it entered , and the brilliant
assemblage dispersed . The band of the 5 th Dragoon Guards performed admirably during the evening , and a selection of vocal mus ' us was rendered in excellent style by the choir , consisting of Bros . R . AA . Smith , J . Diiuiie , E . ' Peele , J . O'Rorke , J . Mullen , S . Dobbin , and B . Mullen .
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JERSEY . ST . ATJBTN ' S LODGE ( NO . 958 ) . —The regular monthly meetingwas held on Tuesday , February 20 fh , when the lodge was opened at a quarter past seven by Bro . E . C . Malet de Courteret , assisted by Bros . C . Le Sueur ancl Long acting as Wardens , and Bro . Dr . Hopkins , I . P . M . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read ancl confirmed , tbe AV . M . mentioned tho case of the Tylerwhofrom old age ancl infirmity , is now unable to
, , pursue liis regular occupation for a livelihood . It was agreed to raise means for his support by subscriptions among the members , including freedom from rent b y residence at the lodge rooms . Several matters -of business were arranged . The Treasurer , Bro . Le Sueur proposed , and Bro . Dr . Hopkins , P . M ., seconded , the nomination of Bro . Long , P . S . AV . 491 , as a joining member of the lodge . This being a rural lodge in which but
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Ireland.
in the nave of thi 'building , formerly occupied by the forciqn department of the International Exhibition , aud a procession having been formed , it moved to the grand concert ha'l . Ou entering , their approach was heralded by a flourish of trumpet-, and immediately the Knights Templar drew their swords , and formed an arch of steel , under which the procession moved in lbs following order , the band playing a Masonic march .
Two Stewards . Assistant Tyler , with Sword . Lodges , according to seniority , the junior first . Officers and Members of the Grand Master's Lodge . The Committees of the Orphan School . The Vice-Presidents and Honorary Officers of the School The Tyler to the Grand Lodge . Representatives of Foreign Grand Lodges . Provincial Grand Officers Two Stewards . Grand Organist . Grand Inner Guard .
Grand Superintendent of AVorks . Grand Steward . The Grand Deacons , with their Wands . The Chaplain of the Orphan School . The Grand Chaplains . The Grand Secretary , The Grand Treasurer . The Grand AYardens . The Grand Sword Bearer , carrying the Sword . The Deputy Grand Secretary , carrying the Book of
Constitutions . THE GRAND MASTER . Past Deputy Grand Master . Depnty Grand Master Past Grand Officers , etc . - The Grand Director of Ceremonies , with his Wand . , Two Stewards . The Knights Templars then fell in with the procession , ancl filed off to the ri ght and left of the platform . On ascending
the platform the brethren filed off according to their lodges , -aud took the respective seats assigned to them by the stewards . The Grand Master , his Grace the Duke of Leinster , on occupying the throne was saluted , according to ancient usage , by " eleven on the third comin . cr down . "
Iwo officers and pupils of the school then entered the room iu the following order , ancl took their seats on the platform : — Two stewards , the hon . secretary of the Orphau School , the pupils , two and two , the resident governess , the matron , two stewards . It was a subject of much regret , and was alluded to in graceful terms by one of the speakers of the evening , that Bro . Samuel B . Oldham , the courteous and indefatigable assistant secretary , was unable in consequeneo of illness , to
attend . Tile children were neatly dressed , and appeared , without exception , intelligent , healthy , ancl comfortable . There were about thirty-seven present . A portion of the 100 th Psalm , accompanied on { he grand organ , having been sung , a prayer was , road by the Rev . J . J . M'Sorley , the Grand chaplain . Bro . Edmund R . Digges La Touchc then read the following eport , from which it appeared : — "The total receipts of the
year 1 S 65 amounted to £ 1 , 671 17 s . 10 d ., and the expenditure to £ 1 , 339 19 s . Oil . Of the balance , £ 330 was invested iu the purchase of stock , in accordance with the rules of tbe school , which require all donations of £ 10 ancl upwards to be so invested , and there remained in bank to the credit of the institution , on the 1 st of January , 18 G 0 , £ 1 ISs . Id . The amount now invested on permanent security for the benefit of tho nstitution is £ 2 , 769 ' 4 s . 7 d .
Bro . Arthur riushe , S . G . D ., then came forward to propose tho first resolution , viz . — "That the marked thanks of this meeting are eminently duo to Bro . E . R . 1 ) . La louche , honorary secretary , the members of the Ladies' Committee , tbe Education Committee , and the Apprcntici Committee , for the efficient services they have rendered to tho Masonic Female Orphan School during the past year . " This resolution , was seconded by Bro . C . Lanyon , and carried nnanimouslv .
Several pieces of pianoforte music wore at this stage of tho proceedings performed by pupils belonging to the school , and were executed in most creditable st yle . Bro . Mostyn next came forward to propose the second resolution , and said that the most pleasing duty bad devolved upon him of tendering to his Grace the thauks of the Order , for the unceasing interest he had e \ sr taken in maintaining their principles , and the unceasing attention bestowed b y him in upholding their privileges , and concluded by proposing—
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"That the thanks of the Masons of Ireland are hereby given lo the Most Worshipful the Grand Master , his Grace the Dake of Leinster , for tbe unceasing interest which he has ever taken in maintaining their principles and upholding their privileges . " Bro . Towvisend , on coming forward to second the resolution , said that the committee of management for that evening had clone him the honour to ask him to second the resolution which
had been so ably proposed by Bro . Mostyn in all respects , except that he thought his kindly feelings towards him ( Bro . Townsend ) had led hiin to speak a little more of him than iS was agreeable to him to hear . For that , however , let them permit him to thank Bro . Mostyn most sincerely , and to add that , as it had always been his anxious endeavour to deserve (¦ lie confidence of bis Grace ancl their good-will , so he trusted he might continue to deserve them until the end of his tenure
of office . He supposed he had been chosen to second that resolution because the committee thought that , as Depnty Grand Master , he was perhaps more in the confidence of his Grace in Masonic matters than any other person , and that , consequently , he knew more of the zeal of bis Grace in promoting the interests of the Order , and the anxious wish which he had for its prosperity in every respect , and after dilating- at considerable length upon "The principles and
privileges of Freemasonry , " concluded by stating that he found in George Faulkner's Dublin Journal of the 9 th of February , 1799 , an advertisement of a sermon about to be preached ou behalf of the school then existing , and at the foot of the advertisement it was stated in large capital letters that the institution supported no less than seven orphans . But ought they not to do more than they had even yet done ? He trusted that , comparing that brilliant assembly with those of former days , he
might not only expect to see the girls' school maintained in its efficiency , but also that a boys' school would be established , so that the sons of the members of the Order might be brought under the care of the society ; and if that establishment succeeded as the present one had done , then , indeed , when their d ly was past and gone , they might say that they had in some degree carried out those principles which the Order inenleivtea upon all . One of the first things taught by tbe society to its
members was , that it w-as the duty of all to co-operate , each in his own way , and each in his own degree , to carry out the objects of the society . One of the ways iu which this could be done was by each man putting his hand into his pocket ancl contributing to the funds of the institution on whose behalf they were assembled . He was glad to find that what had been done already met with their approval , and he only hoped that their noble Grand Master , who had done so much for them by
his continuing bis support , bis patronage , and his money , would live to see a kindred institution for boys established , and that he would be not only the patron of the Masonic Female Orphan School , hut of a new boys' school also . The resolution was passed by acclamation . The prizes having been awarded , The procession was then reformed , and retired from the hall in the reverse order to that in which it entered , and the brilliant
assemblage dispersed . The band of the 5 th Dragoon Guards performed admirably during the evening , and a selection of vocal mus ' us was rendered in excellent style by the choir , consisting of Bros . R . AA . Smith , J . Diiuiie , E . ' Peele , J . O'Rorke , J . Mullen , S . Dobbin , and B . Mullen .
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CHANNEL ISLANDS .
JERSEY . ST . ATJBTN ' S LODGE ( NO . 958 ) . —The regular monthly meetingwas held on Tuesday , February 20 fh , when the lodge was opened at a quarter past seven by Bro . E . C . Malet de Courteret , assisted by Bros . C . Le Sueur ancl Long acting as Wardens , and Bro . Dr . Hopkins , I . P . M . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read ancl confirmed , tbe AV . M . mentioned tho case of the Tylerwhofrom old age ancl infirmity , is now unable to
, , pursue liis regular occupation for a livelihood . It was agreed to raise means for his support by subscriptions among the members , including freedom from rent b y residence at the lodge rooms . Several matters -of business were arranged . The Treasurer , Bro . Le Sueur proposed , and Bro . Dr . Hopkins , P . M ., seconded , the nomination of Bro . Long , P . S . AV . 491 , as a joining member of the lodge . This being a rural lodge in which but