Second Festival Of The North And East Yorkshire Educational Fund.

SECOND FESTIVAL OF THE NORTH AND EAST YORKSHIRE EDUCATIONAL FUND .

On Tuesday , the 27 th ult ., the meeting of the Charities' Association was held at Freemasons ' Hall , Osborne-street , Hull . The business included reports from the schools at which the five children are educated by the province , all of which were highly gratifying . The grants were considered , and in one instance increased . Three more children were admitted

to the benefits of the fund The Chairman , Bro . J . W . Woodall , J . P ., Past Grand Treasurer of England , was re-elected , as were also the Vice-Chairman , Bro . Jas . Todd , P . P . S . G . W ., and the Hon . Sec , Bro . M . C . Peck , Past Grand Std . Br . of England . Other matters of detail having been discussed , the brethren assembled in the banqueting hall , where a recherche dinner was provided by Mr . Jenkinson .

Bro . J . W . Woodall , J . P ., presided , and was supported by the Right Worshipful the Mayor of Hull , Bro . Dr . Sherburn , Bros . Blakeley , P . G . Chap . ; Jos . Todd , P . P . S . G . W . ; M . C . Peck , P . G . Sec . ; Walter Reynolds , P . G . Treas . ; F . Fullerton , P . G . Re < r . ; F . Blackburn , P . G . S . of W . ; Westerby , P . G . D . C ; J . Matthews ,

W . M . 57 ; J . W . Burton , W . M . 250 ; J . G . Smithson , W . M . 1010 ; W . Stratford , W . M . 1605 ; Haitrh , VV . M . 1511 ; Bungay , W . M . 561 ; and Renard , W . M . 734 . Amongst those present from the Hull lodges were Bros . J . Rutter , I . P . M . ; Haberland , P . P . S . G . D ., J . R . Stringer , P . G . O ., G . Kenningham , J . H . Green , R . Roach , S . VV .

G . Latus , and VV . Cuthbert , all of No . 57 . R . R . Hawley , P . M . 250 ; John Bilson , I . P . M ., F . C . Bishop , J . W ., Carlill Savill , Hon . Sec , H . H . Briggs , T . A . Baldwin , M . D ., S . D ., E . Kipps , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., and F . J . Lambert , P . G . Tyler , all of No . 1010 ; J . W . Tindell , S . W ., and J . Ansdell , P . P . G . S . B ., of No . 1605 ; and Turner , S . W ., No . 2134 .

The CHAIRMAN , in proposing the toast of " The Queen and the Craft , " assured the brethren of the deep interest her Majesty took in all matters appertaining to the Craft and its Charitable Institutions , being herself a liberal patroness of all . The CHAIRMAN then submitted " The Prince of

Wales , M . W . Grand Master , " and said that he need not dilate upon the virtues and qualities of his Royal Hig hness , as they were all well known and appreciated by the brethren . He availed himself of the opportunity to offer their congratulations to the Grand Master upon the accession of his eldest son to the

dignity of a peer of the realm . They had the pleasurable recollection that the Duke of Clarence—then Prince Albert Victor—was good enough to honour with his presence their first festival on behalf of the Educational Fund at York last year , and took a very deep interest in the benevolent undertaking .

The CHAIRMAN then gave "The Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , Pro G . M . ; and the Ri ght Hon . the Earl of Lathom , Deputy G . M ., " and referred to the excellent qualities possessed by those eminent noblemen for the due performance of their Masonic duties . He could speak from personal knowledge of the Pro

Grand Master , having been associated with him at Oxford , whilst he had often had the pleasure of meeting the Earl of Lathom at Grand Lodge , and could testify to the splendid work he performed for the Craft . The Mayor of Hull , Bro . J SHERBURN , M . D .,

proposed " His Excellency the Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , Lord Lieutenant of Ireland , Prov . G . M ., and Bro . Lieut .-Col . the Hon . W . T . Orde-Powlett , D . P . G . M . " He said the toast needed few words to commend it , as they were all personally acquainted with the two brethren , and the visits of the Earl of

Zetland and the D . P . G . M . were still remembered . Last year they were all charmed with the geniality of Lord Zetland , and the desire he evinced in the forwarding of the interests of their particular Craft . He ( the Mayor ) might say they had watched his Excellency ' s career in Ireland with the utmost interest and felt a

personal pride and pleasure with the eminent manner he had performed his duties as her Majesty ' s representative in the sister isle . It was very gratifying that the Countess of Zetland had recovered from her serious illness , as a continuance of her ladyship ' s indisposition would have incapacitated his excellency from

performing his duties in the able manner which had characterised his tenure of office . After expressing his regret at the enforced absence of the D . P . G . M ., owing to illhealth , the Mayor said he was delighted to be present in support of such a worthy institution as the Educational Fund of the North and East Province of

Yorkshire , which would heartily commend itself to the sympathy and support of the brethren , and he sincerely wished it every success . Bro . F . FULLERTON , P . M ., Prov . G . Registrar , responded on behalf of "The Provincial Grand Lodge , " and said he knew of no brother who had taken a

greater interest in Freemasonry than had the Provincial Grand Master , and although the Earl of Zetland had now been in Ireland for six months , he felt sure the Craft had not been altogether absent from his mind , He was also sure that , as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland , he had won the golden opinions of every one with whom he had come into contact by his tact , geniality .

and courtesy . He concluded by appealing for a large attendance at the Prov . G . Lodge at Malton on the 9 th July , when his excellency will be present . The CHAIRMAN then proposed the toast of the evening , viz ., "The Educational Fund of N . and E . Yorks , " and offered the sincere thanks of the Committee of the fund to the W . M . of the Humber Lodge for the very kind reception tendered the Stewards and brethren in

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the holding of the second festival . The fund had a particular interest to himself as , to some extent , its inception was due to him ( the Chairman ) , with the hearty co-operation of several kind friends . He hoped it would go on like the rolling snowball , gathering to itself the nucleus of a large and permanent

undertaking . The fund had been inaugurated for the purpose of enabling those children in the province who were inelig ible , either by age or failing to secure sufficient votes to obtain admission to the large Masonic Institutions , to receive their education at other important scholastic establishments which fortunately abounded

in the county . It had always struck him ( the Chairman ) that the sending up of children from special districts in the country to the large Masonic schools , though g iving them a first-rate education , yet often failed to give them that education which was necessary to some special trades and businesses in their own

particular districts , especially in the West Riding , where industrial training was required . He was glad to report that eig ht children had been received and had had the benefit of the fund . He appealed to the brethren to continue their subscriptions . He asked them to do it quietl y and unostentatiously—theirs was no rivalry to the other Masonic Charities—and the bread now cast

upon the waters would be seen after many days . He then asked their good friend and energetic honorary Secretary , Bro . M . C . Peck , to read the list of contributions . Bro . M . C . PECK , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br . England , P . G . Sec , then read out the list , which showed a grand total

of £ 500 ios . —a result which was received with loud cheers . It may be interesting to know that the five Hull lodges subscribed ^ 230 13 s . 6 d ., or nearly one-half of the total amount realised . Bro . Jos . TODD , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., proposed in

eulog istic terms " The Health of the Chairman . " Bro . Woodall was well known , and his popularity was fully demonstrated by the fact of his election as Grand Treasurer of England . The province had raised upwards of ^ 1500 at the two festivals on behalf of the Educational Fund , a result which was exceedingl y

gratifying . The CHAIRMAN briefly responded , and thanked the brethren for their kind reception . Bro . M . C . PECK proposed " The Chief Magistrate of Hull , Bro . Dr . Sherburn , " who , he said , was a perfect model of an English gentleman , and was the

most popular man in Hull at the present time . He had worthily supported the honour and dignity of the Corporation , assisted by his charming lady . His duties he had impartially conducted , whilst his hospitality had been munificent . Indeed , he ( Bro . Peck ) might mention that on the occasion of the last visit of the Earl of

Zetland , if his lordship could have remained in Hull over the night , the Mayor very generously proffered to g ive a ball in the Town Hall to the Freemasons of Hull . He had completely won their respect and esteem , affection and love , and he asked the brethren to receive the toast with enthusiasm and with honours .

The MAYOR , after expressing his thanks , said he was glad to have the honour and privilege of supporting Bro . Major Woodall , who had held the post of Chief Magistrate of Scarborough , and to whom he extended a most hearty welcome . His Masonic brethren had by their sympathy cheered and encouraged bim in one of

the greatest trials of his life , and the complimentary banquet given him last year by the members of his own ( the Kingston ) lodge was a red letter day in his history , and stood out in bold relief . Bro . W . REYNOLDS , P . G . Treas ., submitted " The Great Masonic Charities , " to which Bro . W .

TESSEYMAN , P . P . G . S . of W ., replied . The CHAIRMAN brought the toast list to a close by proposing " The Humber Lodge , No . 57 , " coupling with it the name of the W . M ., Bro . James Matthews . Bro . J . MATTHEWS , in acknowledging the toast , said that the Masonic Charities had always been a

characteristic feature in his Masonic career—indeed , he had given preference to them over other official work , and he had qualified as Steward to all the Institutions with one exception . He offered the condolence of the members to the Deputy Grand Master on his serious illness , and wished him a speedy recovery . The Humber

Lodge had only been too pleased to further the interests of the Educational Fund in every possible way , and they were pleased that their efforts had met with satisfaction . The proceedings were pleasantly interspersed with

harmony , contributed by Bros . R . T . Watson , J . H Green , G . Kenningham , V . C Bishop , G . Latus , G . A Shaw , ancl F . Wilson , under the able conductorship of Bro . J . R . Stringer , P . G . O ., who played the accompaniments in a masterly manner .

A New Masonic Club In Hull.

A NEW MASONIC CLUB IN HULL .

From present appearances the members of the Hull Masonic Club Company , which was formed several months ago , might look forward with pleasure to occupying No . 6 , Charlotte-street , which is now being converted into a commodious and indeed handsome club house . The alterations were entrusted to a Committee . A spacious entrance hall leading from the

street gives the means of ingress to the building on the ground floor of which are situated the dining room and library . The latter is in the front of the premises , and the former looks out through a large bay window on to what may be converted into a pleasant garden at the rear . The first floor is reached by a handsome staircase , and here are to be found the billiard and

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smoke rooms . The billiard room is large enough to accommodate two tables . A grand window with cathedral-tinted lead lig hts runs the whole length of the room—32 feet—and the room , which is not yet completed , will be furnished in mahogany , with tapestry seating accommodation . The furnishing of the other

rooms will be of the most elaborate description . It is expected that the club will be opened shortly , probably by Bro . Col . Orde-Powlett , D . P . G . M . The membership is strictly limited to the brethren of the Fraternity , and as there are nearly 1000 Masons in Hull and neig hbourhood the club will meet a long-felt want , particularly to seafaring brethren .

Freemasonry In Central Queensland.

FREEMASONRY IN CENTRAL QUEENSLAND .

A correspondent sends us the following : It has occurred to me that some of your readers may be interested in the short particulars herewith of the Aramac Lodge , No . 233 8 ( E . G . ) . This lodge was , in the first instance , opened under a provisional warrant from the District Grand Lodge of Queensland , and is firm in

its loyalty to the Grand Lodge of England as opposed to the proposed Grand Lodge of Queensland . The town of Aramac , in which the lodge is located , is a flourishing little place situated in the centre of the most important pastoral district of Queensland , called the Mitchell District , and just about the centre of the

colony of Queensland , about 400 miles from the nearest port and 40 miles from the nearest railway ; population about 300 . The Aramac Lodge may fairly be called the most outlying lodge in Queensland , and it promises to be one of the most flcurishing . It was opened the 18 th September , 188 9 , by Bro . M . S . Tolano , P . M . of

the Blackall Lodge , E . G ., and District Grand Standard Bearer , ably assisted by the W . M . of the Blackall Lodge , Bro . Vincent Desgrand , both of whom travelled across country 120 miles to conduct the ceremony , and were accompanied on their travels by four other brethren from Blackall .

There were in all 33 brethren present at the opening of the lodge , 12 of whom were foundation members , and the rest visitors , many of whom have since joined . Most of the original or foundation members of the lodge are young Masons , and have been made and passed the several Degrees under considerable difficulty

and inconvenience in the Comet Lodge , No . 1680 ( E . G . ) , which is situated upon the Queensland Central Railway line , and works under a military or travelling warrant , moving along as the railway is extended from the eastern coast board at Rockhampton westerly . It has been now stationary at Barcaldine , 40

miles from Aramac , for about three years , and the greater number of our foundation members travelled those 40 miles many times before they became qualified as Master Masons , and after that held office in the Comet Lodge , and were fairly regular attendants at its monthly meetings . The writer was initiated in the

Comet when that lodge was fixed at Boguntungan , 160 miles from Aramac , in 1883 , and travelled that journey on horseback , or by buggy , to take the remaining Degrees , and when the railway and lodge came on to Barcaldine was appointed to a Warden ' s chair , and afterwards elected W . M ., having the pleasure of

conferring Degrees upon fellow townsmen , who now hold important offices in the Aramac Lodge ; its popular W . M ., Bro . J . W . Booker , among the number . Some of our younger members are managers of grazing estates , and sheep and cattle stations in the nei ghbourhood , and they are extremely regular in their

attendance , travelling 15 , 20 , 45 , 50 , and in one case 70 miles to attend to their Masonic duties . I have dilated upon this travelling to give you some idea of the hold Freemasonry has in Central Queensland , and the kind of material we have to work upon . At our last meeting on the ioth inst . three Third

Degrees were given , and to-morrow we hold an emergency meeting to initiate a member who has come from the Daar River , nearly a hundred and fifty miles , for the purpose , but who was prevented by heavy floods from reaching Aramac in time for Thursday ' s meeting . Our lodge . room is fast becoming too small , and efforts must immediately be made to get up a more

suitable building to accommodate our rapidly increasing numbers . Our lodge has just suffered a severe loss by the sudden and accidental death of Bro . Leslie Montagu Donald , the Manager of Clare Station , in this district , and who was killed by the horse he was riding carrying him at a fast pace against a tree ; death was instantaneous .

Bro . Donald was one of our foundation members , a young man of great promise , universally and deservedly popular , and at our last meeting a vote of sympathy with his relatives was passed amidst considerable emotion . Bro . Donald was a member of a family well known to Victorians and now residing at Cheltenham in your country .

Trusting that I have not taken up too much of your space , —I am , dear Sir and Brother , yours faithfully and fraternally , SYDNEY SHARWOOD , P . M ., D . G . Steward , Sec . Aramac Lodge , 2338 ( E . C . ) April 13 th .

The Prince of Wales has sent to Bro . Lord Mayor Sir H . A . Isaacs a donation uf 50 guineas towards the fund now being raised to found a memorial in London of tlie late Field Marshal Lord Strathnairn . His Royal Highness and the Duke of Cambrid ge have consented to become patrons of the movement .