—Song—Hurrah, Boys, Hurrah—Scholare, 10.—Christmas Tree.
11.—The National Anthem.
12.—Closing Hym After the opening bynin had been sung, the children sat down to an abundant tos, with cakes and crackers, and frit. The walls of the room were hung round with most praiseworthy proofs of their proficiency in writing, drawing, arithmetic, map-making, etc. After tea the adjournment was made to another large school-room where Archdeacon Moule was summoned to the chair in a nent speech by the great benefactor of the institution, Mr. ©. Thorne. The children's recitations and songs were capitally given, and the Archdeacon presented the prizes, given by Mr. Thorne, to the best boys. In a brief speech the Archdeacon commented on the we 1 progress the institution hed made, hope that another year would see it Billed, its debt paid off, and its endowment fund well built up." An enormous Christmas Tree, given by Mra. Siebs, loaded with gifts, was then thoroughly appreciated by the children, who cheered Mrs. Siebs and the ladies who had helped to decorate the tree; and after the closing hymn the visitors dispersed, full of admiration fie puad work carried on by Mis. Youngson, Mrs, Vale, and their assistants.
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