Correspondence.

Thn 0 , thia " remonstrance , " by the Chairmen of the House and Audit Committees , becomes nothing less than a very serious charge against the Committee of Inquiry , and the Craft can only a true verdict find , on appeal , after knowledge of the " shorthand writer's notes of the evidence . "

I therefore strongly urge the prompt and full publication and circulation of these " notes , " together with tho Inquiry Committee ' s Report ; and pending these , I , for one , shall be content to hold over my judgment . Nevertheless , I cannot help repudiating the suggestion that the

Inquiry Committee had deliberately forsworn their Masonio integrity for the base purpose of gratifying feelings of personal animosity of any kind or degree , by fche issue of a Report contrary to evidence , more particularly when I remember thafc its members are all of them well known brethren and honourable gentlemen , and that many of

them , like Bro . Malcolm the Coroner for this Borough , possess special judicial experience and ability . In conclusion , may I express the hope thafc you will permit a full and free discussion in your columns of this very important matter , involving , as it does , not only the welfare of a Royal and most useful

Institution , bufc also the characters , official and personal , of those to whom the management of its affairs has been confided 5 and further that all communications may be signed in full , so that no masked batteries may be brought into use during the inevitable conflict whioh must now unfortunately ensue . Yours fraternally , TUDOR TREVOR , P . M . Prudence , 2069 , Leeds . Leeds , 11 th May 1889 .

The Theatres, &C.

THE THEATRES , & c .

Alexandra Palace . —This popular place of amusement will re-open for the season on the 1 st ; June , under the direction of Mr . S . Lee Bapty . Among other things the Directors have arranged to hold a grand exhibition of tnonkeys , commencing on the 1 st June . In this exhibition it is intended to show , as fully as possible , monkey life in

all its various phases , and as nearly according to nature as circumstances will permit . For this purpose the whole of the large conservatory will be utilized , and it is intended that afc least a thousand monkeys of various species shall be shown . For the delectation of those for whom monkeys have no charms a series of

entertainments will be provided . The finest variety show whioh can be produced will play twice daily on the large stage in the Great Central Hall , Frederick ' s Grand Circus will also give two performances each day , the greafc American Parachutists , Williams and Young , will ascend twice weekly with their large fire balloon , and descend

by means of parachutes , ancl Professor Baldwin has been engaged for the season fco repeat his daring ascents of lasfc year . The large theatre will be occupied at intervals by leading London and Provincial Companies . Mr . A . Gwyllym Crowe has been specially engaged

with his celebrated orchestra , and a chorus of 800 voices , for a s -nes of grand concerts on the great orchestra . The above aro only a few of the items put forth in the prospectus , and wo trust thafc a successful season will result . We may add that season tickets ( 10 s Gd each ) can now be obtained .

Miss Alice Lingard will create the leading part in Mr . J . W . Pigott ' s new comedy drama , " Which Wins , " to be given afc Terry's , on the 12 fch June . Miss Lingard , with the exception of her performances afc the Haymarket in old comedy , has not been seen in London since her appearance in " Sister Mary " in 1887 .

In consequence of the success attending Mr . Alexander s matinee of "The Grandsire , " at Terry ' s , on Wednesday , the performance will be repeated on Wednesday next at three p . m .

The opening ceremony of the AI Fresco Fayre and Floral Fete will take place on Wednesday , the 29 th inst . Season tickets may now be purchased from Captain fche Hon . F . C . Howard , at fche Grosvenor Hospital , Vincent Square , S . W .

Nineteenth Century Art Society . —A very bright and interesting exhibition , numbering in all 455 pictures and half a-dozen sculptures . This institution is admirably fitted to the young artisfc , in which to try his prentice hand , by exhibiting small and carefully finished work , especially as the galleries are well lighted , and much

care is bestowed upon the hanging . There are many landscapes both in water colour and oil * the portraits are few , and works in genre are not so numerous as formerly . The chief feature is the number of landscape gems . Amongst the larger landscapes aro to be noted : — " The Vale of Commanicle" ( 1 G 7 ) by M . Edwin Bockree , for its

bold , rugged treatment and Constable effect of clouds . " The End of the Estuary " ( 64 ) by Arthur J . Ryle , with its barges at rest : a work full of mellowness and repose . "Evensong" ( 101 ) by Peter Macnab . A fine old Chnrch , with its surroundings poetically treated ; bnt the greens in the foreground are too *? reen . " The Star and

Garter , from Twickenham " ( 36 ) by Theo . Hiues ; and " Ab Nelwyn : Coming from the Spring" ( 55 ) by Joseph Bakin , are examples of harmony and repose . Amongst the gems of landscape are ( 123 and 139 ) two " Devonshire " views by Edward Henry Holder , charming for their brightness ; "The Moel-y-Golfa , from the Severn afc Port

Quay ( 136 ) , by Richard S . Marriott , for the transparency of its Water ; " At the Top of a Steep Hill near Orton , Staffordshire " ( 302 ) hy R . A . K . Marshall , for its rendering of woodland and distance ;

and "A Surrey Village" ( 330 ) by E . Brace , for its faithfulness in detail and general interest . The best piece of sea painting is " Passing the Reefs" ( 188 ) by F . W . Hayes , A . R . C . A . ; and amongst the many flower pictures "Roses" ( 7 ) by W . C . Sanders , heads the list for composition and quality . In the genre works i ; The Carnival of

The Theatres, &C.

Venice : ' Beauty , Mirth and Sunshine' " ( 12 ) by Herbert Sidney ; "Mine Inn" ( 57 ) by George Jarvis ; and "A Gift : "fcwaa bufc a simple flower' " ( 91 ) by T . K . Pelhatn , will be sure to arrest attention . Of the few portraits , the " Portrait of a Lady" ( 232 ) by Emily Dixon , is a well-executed painting of a very

handsome woman ; but the mosfc striking portrait is thafc of fche Rev . W . J . Knapton , Vicar of Sfc . John ' s , Greafc Marlborongh-streeb" ( 141 ) by A . Leicester Burroughs . Thia is an important work , an admirable likeness , and strong in effect without

any trick of forcing . In concluding this notice , all too short to do justice to this exhibition , growing in popularity every year , we shonld call attention , amongst the sculptures to the marble bust of fche lato " John Bright" taken from life ( 456 ) by John Adams-Acton .

North And East Yorkshire.

NORTH AND EAST YORKSHIRE .

THE NEW EDUCATIONAL FUND . rpHE first ; festival of the New Educational Fund in connection with J- the Provincial Grand Lodge of the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire , whioh took the form of a grand Masonio banquet , waa held , on fche 8 th insfc ., in the York Lodge , Dunoombe-place , York , when about a hnudred brethren from all parts of fche Province were present . Though the Craft possesses three benevolent funds , whioh have their

centre of management in the metropolis , for fche sustenance of the Boys' and Girls' Benevolent Institutions and for the maintenance of decayed and unfortunate members , it has long been felt thafc there was need in fche North and East Yorkshire Province for an educational fund for children of Freemasons , who by death or penury are left

unprovided for . Some of the children thus left aro too old or too young for the present Masonio Schools , and the new funds will fnrnish grants in such cases for the completion of their education . In the case of the younger children , educational provision will thus exist until they become by age qualified for candidature in the Masonio

Schools , and opportunities will be given for continuing their education should fchey fail—as is , unfortunately , too often the case—to be elected ¦ whilst in the case of the children who may be too old for fche Masonic Schools , education will be completed , and thafc which haa already been partially given will be saved . When the scheme waa

first mooted , about two years ago , ifc was taken up with thafc heart ! . ness which is characteristic of the benevolence of the Craffc in North and East Yorkshire , and , on fche 8 th inst ., the first festival of fche Educational Fund gave cheering prospect of success and of the power and extent of charitable relief which in a brief time hence is likely to

be possessed by the Province . At the banquet the Earl of Zetland Rt . W . P . G . Master presided , and was supported on his right by Hia Royal Highness Prince Albert Victor P . G . Warden , the Hon . W . T Orde-Powlett S . G . W . and D . P . G . M ., M . C . Peck P . G . Standard Bearer Provincial Grand Secretary , and Bro . Walter Reynolds Prov .

Grand Treasurer , and on his left by the Dean of York P . G , Chaplain , Bros . J . W . Woodall P . G . Treasurer P . P . G . W ., T . B . Whyfcahead P . P . G . W ., and W . Lawton P . P . G . Registrar . After the banquet , the noble Chairman proposed the toasts of the Queen and His Royal Highness the Princo of Wales M . W . Grand Master , both of whioh

wero mosfc loyally received . He then proposed the toasfc of His Royal Highness Prince Albert of Wales R . W . Past Grand Warden of England , in connection wifch which he said he could nofc exactly say what he would in the presence of His Royal Highness , though ho knew it would be received with all the enthusiasm which it justly deserved .

His Royal Highness held a high Masonic position , and when he knew thafc this festival was to be hold , he did nofc hesitate for a moment in giving it the honour of his company . And in doing so , he had distinctly given an impetus to Masonry in the Province , and aid to the fund of their most charitable organisation . He had shown thafc

he took a loyal interest in all their surroundings by following fche example of those of his predecessors whose memory wonld ever be revered . His Royal Highness Prince Albert Victor said he felt difficulty in expressing himself for the very kind way in which the toast had been received , and still more so for the Worshipful Grand

Master ' s flattering terms . He assured them of the pleasure which it afforded him to be there that evening ; very great pleasure , indeedj he could assure fchem , especially on an occasion of that sort of the establishment of an educational fund started for an excellent and good work . He took the greatest interest in Masonry , and therefore

he was only too glad to be a participator in a festival of that kind . He again thanked them for his reception , and sab down amid greafc applause . The succeeding toasts wore the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon M . W . Pro Grand Master , and the Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland R . W . Prov . Grand Master of North and East Yorkshire ,

which latter toast was in fluttering terms proposed by fche Very Rev . the Dean of York , and was received with great applause . The noble Chairman , having responded , proposed fcho Educational Fund of North and East Yorkshire , ancl called on Bro . M . C . Peck P . G . Seo . to read over tho list of subscriptions which had come in , from 102

Stewards , aud which in the aggregate amounted to £ 928 , a result which was received with immense applause . Bro . J . W . Woodall P . G . T ., P . P . G . W . gave the Great Masonic Charities . Other toasta

followed . Prior to tha banquet , the following brethren , who had taken an active part in tha promotion of tho educational fund , were presented to his Royal Highness Prince Victor : —Bros . Woodall , J . Todd , M . C , Peck , W . Reynolds , Colonel R . G . Smith , and Border .

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