(a) A large amount of arrears was paid this year. (b) 12. Ios. was spent in photographs from portraits of former Masters. (c) 100l. was given towards the new play seats. (d) 50l. was contributed to the Mure Testimonial Fund. (e) A Steam Launch was bought for 2877. REPORT OF THE MURE MEMORIAL FUND COMMITTEE. THE Committee appointed for the purpose of carrying out the scheme of establishing a Scholarship in Westminster School, as a memorial of Mr. JAMES MURE, have the satisfaction of reporting to the Subscribers the successful issue of the undertaking. Though many of our older men, who would no doubt have taken a lively interest in the work, had passed away, the liberality of Westminsters, never lacking when a benefit is to be conferred on their old School, has been largely and cordially exerted. The Committee, as will be seen by the annexed list, have been enabled to collect nearly £1,400, of which £1,362 11s. 6d. has been invested in £4 per cent. Debenture Stock of the London and North Western Railway Company, in the names of Mr. Charles B. Phillimore, and Mr. W. S. W. Vaux; and according to a Resolution passed by the Committee on the 31st day of July, 1879, the Stock purchased, and balance of cash in hand, have been made over to the Governors of the School. With the Fund thus raised, the Committee have been enabled to establish a Scholarship of the annual value of £40, tenable for one year, and to provide for the necessary expenses of the annual examination. Two Scholars have been already elected, and there is every reason to believe that what has thus been done will prove of great service to the School, as an incentive to diligence among the boys, and as a means of maintaining the high standard of Scholarship which befits the School in which Busby taught. The Committee venture to congratulate the Subscribers upon the result of their combined efforts, and upon the establishment of a precedent, which may serve to stimulate the friends of the School to do likewise, should any occasion hereafter arise for promoting the interests of our ancient and Royal Foundation. RECEIPTS. STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT. £ s. d. Amount paid into Messrs. Cocks, Bid- to Fund £1,505 13 I PAYMENTS. Purchase of £1,260 £4 per cent. Deben- ... ... Three half-years' stipend to scholars Balance at Bankers ... ... ... ... ... ... ... |