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NOTES AND QUERIES. [io-s.iv. OCT. 7,1905. N KWSVBNDORS' BENEVOLENT rnilM Dl'.M- INSTITUTION. Founded 1639. Fundi exceed 25«X». Offlc* : Memorial Hall Buildings, 16, Farrlngdon Street. London, B.C. Patron : The Right Hon. the EAUL of KOSKHKKY. K.G. President: The Right Hon. the LOH1I GLENBSK. Treasurer: The LONDON and WEHTMINHTRK BANK, LlxiriD, 217. Mrand. W.C. Trustees fKx-Offielo Members of Committee): CHAKLBS HKNKY WALI'Klt. Esq. Mr HORA'JK BROOKS MARSHALL. M.A. 3.Y. D.L. Al '. li < ii HKMiy HANL'K. E«q. (Chairman of Committee). CHAHLFS AWDRY, Eiq., M.A. OBJECT" —This Institution was established in ISS9 ID the City of London, nnder the Presidency of the lat« Alderman Mariner for granting Pensions and Temporary Assistance to principals and atMflianu engaged an vendors or newspapers. A Donation of Ten Guineas constitutes a Vice-President and gives three votes for life at all elections. Kaeb Donation of Three Onineas ITlves a vo e at all elections for life. 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