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BRITISH ORPHAN ASYLUM.Annual Meeting and Half-Yearly Election.The annual meeting and half-yearly election of this excellent Institution, situate at Slough, was held on Jan. 10 at the Cannon-street Hotel. Mr. A. J. Scrutton presided at the opening of the poll and Mr. Algernon Gilliat officiated in a similar capacity prior to the announcement of the result. Among the other directors present were Rev. W. Gilbert Edwards Messrs. W. Gray, W. E. Marsh, G. R. D. Norton, and P. W. Spence, and Mr. G. T. Hoskins(secretary).The directors in their report, after referring with gratitude to the fact that the general health of the children during the year had been satisfactory, stated that during the year 38 children had been admitted by election, viz., 10 boys and 10 girls ; one boy and one girl by purchase, one girl by presentation, and one boy under the 20th rule; making a total of 123 boys and 05 girls at present in the Institution. 14 boys were entered for the Cambridge Local Examination in December, 1801; two took first class honours in the junior division, one second class, two third class, while seven satisfied the examiners. 12 girls were entered for the same examination ; two passed in the senior division, one took first class honours in the junior division, one second class, four third class, and four satisfied the examiners. 35 boys were entered for examination in mathematics by the Science and Art Department, South Kensington, 2fj satisfied the examiner, seven of whom gained first class certificates, and 15 second class in stage I.; and one first class and three second class in stage II. 25 girls were also examined in this subject, of whom three gained first class certificates and 14 second class in stage I.; four first class and four second class in stage II. 33 boys were entered for the examination in elementary physics, of whom 11 gained first class, and 16 second class certificates.The Lord Bishop of Rochester distributed the prizes to the pupils at Slough on July 16, when the large company assembled grea[ ,y appreciated the kindly and practical address delivered by him to the children. His lordship consented to become a vicepatron of the Institution. The prizes at Christmas were distributed by Bishop Macrorie, who during his short residence at Slough has shown much interest in the Schools. The Hon. E. Chandos Leigh, Q.C., presided at the anniversary festival, held on April 25, which resulted in the haudsome contribution of 2,2421. 7s. 6d. 60 of the pupils from Slough were present andsang during the evening. The Hon. E. Chandos Leigh is now identified with the Institution as one of its vice-presidents. With deep regret the directors noted the deaths of Mr. Frederick Charsley and the Rev. Hugh McSorley, M.A. The frequent generous gifts of Mr. Charsley and the unvarying earnestness and affectionate interest shown in the children by the Rev. Mr. McSorley, might serve as examples worthy of being followed by those anxious for the welfare of the Asylum and its inmates.In conclusion, the directors stated that it was again their painful duty to call attention to a deficit of 841Z. 5s. lid. While several large items were expended in matters absolutely necessary, such as re-leading the roof, purchase of water tanks, boilers, Ac., there had been no increase of annual subscriptions during the year. They therefore ask that the British Orphan Asylum might have a forward place in the hearts of the well disposed as soon as a return of prosperity set free resources now withheld in consequence of commercial depression and uncertainty.On the motion of Mr. G. Knight, seconded by Mr. W. Roupell, the report was adopted.Mr. R. S. btapley proposed the re-election of the directors and auditors.Mr. J. R. Clark seconded the motion, which was carried.
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Charity Record
London, Middlesex, GB
Thu, Jan 19, 1893
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