Province Of North And East Yorkshire.

PROVINCE OF NORTH AND EAST YORKSHIRE .

The annual meeting of this provincial priory was held on Monday , the 27 th ult ., in Freemasons' Hall , Dagger-lane , Hull , by invitation of the Antient York Preceptory , and was presided over by the Provincial Prior , Bro . J . W . Woodall . The appointments of officers were made as follows : Fratres T . B . Whytehead ... Prov . Sub .-Prior .

,, Rev . W . Valentine ... Prov . Chaplain . ,, S . Middleton ... Prov . Chancellor . ,, E . Kipps ... ... Prov . Constable . „ W . Brown ... ... Prov . Marshal . ,, W . Ascough ... Prov . Treasurer . „ W . Powley ... ... Prov . Registrar . „ Wellstead ... ... Prov . Vice-Chancellor . „ W . H . Cowper ... Prov . Sub-Marshal .

,, Col . Pudsey ... Prov . Almoner . ,, Lieut .-Col . McGachen Prov . Herald . ,, Capt . Grant ... Prov . ist Std . Br . „ Whiteside ... ... Prov . 2 nd Std . Br . ,, W . P . Cochrane ... Prov . C . of G . ,, Seals ... ... Prov . Swd . Br . „ T . Gates ... ... Prov . Organist .

„ J . Verity ... ... Prov . Outer Guard . A sum of £ 5 5 s . was voted to the Provincial Educational Fund of North and East Yorkshire , and after the close of the business the visiting fratres were hospitably entertained b y their brethren of Hull . The next annual gathering will be held at York .

Grand Encampment Of The Temple In Scotland.

GRAND ENCAMPMENT OF THE TEMPLE IN SCOTLAND .

I he annual meeting of the Grand Encampment of the Temple in Scotland , to celebrate the festival of the Holy Cross and elect officers for the ensuing year , was held in the Star Masonic Hall , 12 , Trongate , Glasgow , on Saturday , the 20 th ult ., attended by a full representation of the subordinate encampments .

The Grand Encampment was opened in ample form by Major John Crombie , M . E . G . M . The minutes of last Grand Encampment having been read and approved , the M . E . G . M . delivered his annual address , which was received with hearty approbation , and ordered to be printed and distributed in the subordinate

encampments . The reports of the various Grand Committees were received and accepted , and a Sub-Committee , consisting of Fraters M . M'B . Thomson , Samuel Ross , John R . Jarvie , and John Liddell , was appointed to meet and confer with the Committee appointed by the Supreme

Grand Royal Arch Chapter as to the union of the two bodies upon the Royal Arch Degrees , ancl report at next Grand Encampment . Fratres Major Peter Spence , Adam Nish , James Douglas , and John Gibson , of Airdrie Encampment , were elected Knights Grand Cross .

The Grand Encampment expressed their sorrow and regret for the death of Frater David Kay , of the Ayr Encampment , and ordered that an extract of the minute be sent by the Grand Recorder to the famil y of the deceased frater .

The following fratres were then elected officers of Grand Encampment for the ensuing year : Fratres Major J . Crombie Most Eminent G . M . ,, M . M'B . Thomson Grand Representative . ,, Samuel Ross ... Depute Grand Master . „ Thomas Y . Leitch Grand Marshal .

,, John R . Jarvie ... Grand Captain-General . „ Adam Nish ... Grand Central Captain . ,, Robert M'Kelvie ... Grand Recorder . „ William Young ... Grand Treasurer . ,, John Jamieson ... Grand Prelate . „ Robert M'Lay ... Grand Captain of Blue .

,, unanes MAndrew urand Laptatn ot Ked . „ James Gold ... Grand Captain of Black . „ James Andrew ... Grand Jeweller . „ Alex . H . Martin ... Grand Bearer of V . B . ,, John Gibson ... Grand S . B . „ James Jack ... Grand Std . Br .

„ James Douglas ... Grand Conductor . „ John Liddell ... Grand Receiver . ,, William Kay ... ) „ , , " Philip Murray ... j Grand Ushers . ,, John Ferguson ... Grand Herald .

„ Andrew M'Lelland Grand Sentinel . After the transaction of other routine business , the Grand Encampment was closed in ample form by the M . E . G . M .

Cryptic Masonry.

Cryptic Masonry .

Grand Master ' s Council ( No . i ) . —This distinguished council met for the dispatch of business at Mark Masons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on the 26 th ult . Among those present were Bros . H . J . Lardner , T . I . M .-G . Graveley , P . T . I . M ., Treas ., as P . D . M . ; Baron de Ferrieres , P . D . G . M ., as D . M . ; B . R . Bryant , P . C . W . Capt . T . C . Walls , P . D . G . M ., Recorder ; Geo . Powell ,

C . of C . : H . H . Shirley , M . A ., Roy , M . A ., Hay , J . ] ' Thomas , _ and others . Bros . Lemit and Voisey were visitors . _ The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken on behalf of Bro . Georye Everett , P . M . 177 , " P . Z . 1381 , R . of M . 181 , & c , and it proving to be unanimous , he was most ably admitted , received , and greeted as a member of the Cryptic Rite . A vote of thanks was passed to the T . I . M . for his excellent rendering of the four ceremonies . Apologies for non-

Cryptic Masonry.

attendance were received from Bros . Major G . Lambert , Dr . Lemon , P . G . Chap . ( Cryptic ); R . L . Loveland , J . P . Capt . VV . B . Williamson , J . P . ; T . Poore , Augustus Harris , Sheriff elect , and many others . _ Several names having been handed in for admission , & c ,

at the next meeting , the council was closed in the Degree of Select Master , and the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where an excellent " grill " was partaken of . A few toasts followed , and a most agreeable evening was spent .

Medical Masonic Lodge.

MEDICAL MASONIC LODGE .

Bro . J . Brindley James writes to the British Medical Journal as follows : — " SIR , —Referring to a letter I addressed to the British Medical Journal on August 23 rd last , respecting the formation of a new medical Masonic lodge , termed the ' Esculapian , ' I beg to state that my hopes have

been more than gratified . The formation of the lodge has been positively decided upon , many professional brethren having come forward to concur in the project , and several preliminary meetings have been held , resulting in the appointment of an acting Secretary , Dr . Dutton , Craven House , Northumberland-avenue , W . C

We have also decided to adopt the name ' Esculapian I originally proposed ; also that its regular meetings , when fully established , be held either at Freemasons ' Hall or at the Criterion Restaurant . " I beg to avail myself of your valuable medium to

inform the profession that all communications respecting the Esculapian Lodge are to be addressed to its acting Secretary , Dr . Dutton , as above , who will be happy to receive any suggestions respecting its formation , membership , & c , from professional brethren . "

The Shrievalty.

THE SHRIEVALTY .

Bro . Sheriff-elect Augustus Harris , Grand Treasurer , was , on Friday , the 26 th ult ., at the Mansion House , presented with a chain and badge of office , which has been subscribed for by a number of Masonic and other friends . The testimonial , of solid 18-carat gold , hallmarked , consists of a chain of links bearing the Tudor

Rose attached , the alternate links consisting seriatim of the following arms and devices , beautifully enamelled in proper heraldic colours : —City of London , Loriners , Tragedy , Grand Treasury of the Craft , Fanrnakers , Order of Ernestine ( obverse ) , 30 th Degree , Spectacle Makers , Knight Templar Banner , Order of Ernestine

( reverse ) . Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers , Grand Treasury of the Arch , Comedy , Patten Makers , and County Council . The centre link bears the monogram of the recip ient in coloured enamel , and the harp and stand representing music . From this link is suspended the badge , consisting of the City arms at the top , and

the arms , crest , and motto of Mr . Augustus Harris , surrounded by the arms of five of the City companies . The whole ' of these are enamelled in proper colours , and surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves , beautifully chased in relief . The sword and mace are introduced in saltire , and on the reverse is the following

inscription : —¦ " Presented to Augustus Henry Glossop Harris , on his election to the office of Sheriff of the City of London , by his Masonic , dramatic , and other friends , A . D . 1890 . " The LORD MAYOR said that the honour of initiating the idea of presenting the chain and badge originated

with the Drury Lane Lodge , the meetings of which were , by the courtesy of Mr . Harris , held at Drury Lane Theatre . Mr . Harris was one of the founders of the lodge , which numbered amongst it members men eminent in the artistic , literary , and scientific world . Having regard to the feelings which were entertained

for the Sheriff elect , it was only natural that the lodge shoulfl desire , on such an occasion , to give him a token of their esteem , respect , and gratitude . But they had found it impossible to confine the movement to the lodge , so many other friends desired to subscribe . The orig inal limits of the subscription list therefore had to

be extended , and the result was the beautiful work of art then before them . The office of Sheriff which Mr . Harris would assume on the morrow was a very ancient one . In former times every Sheriff of the City of London was an earl , but that was a long time ago . However , he thought he might say without hesitation

that every holder of the office had been an honourable , ancl to some extent a distinguished , man—at any rate distinguished by his desire to be as useful as his means would permit him to be to his City , to his country , to his community , and to all with whom he mi ght come into contact . He ( the Lord Mayor ) felt sure Mr .

Harris would enter upon his oflice actuated by a desire to make himself equal to the very best of those who had preceded him , and in the name of the subscribers he presented him with the testimonial . Bro . HARRIS , in reply , expressed the gratification he felt at assuming the great office to which he had been

elected , and also his pleasure at finding that in the course of a comparatively short career he had made so many friends . It had always been his aim to make friends , and when made to keep them . With regard to the Drury Lane Lodge it was prospering greatly , and if they could only get such Worshipful Masters as they had hitherto had , culminating in the present Lord

Mayor , the lodge would be as heretofore respected in the Craft . He thanked them from the bottom of his heart , and he should endeavour to uphold the honour of the badge they had g iven him . On the motion of Bro . Major CLIFFORD PROBYN , seconded by Bro . Admiral INGLEFIELD , a vote of thanks was passed to the Lord Mayor , and the proceedings terminated .

Obituary.

Obituary .

FUNERAL OF BRO . ROBERT BRADLEY .

The funeral of the late Bro . Robert Bradley , Prov . G . Sec . Berks , took place on Friday , the 19 th ult . The first portion of the burial service was conducted in All Saints Church . The cortege arrived at the church doors at half-past one , and was met by the Rev . Canon Garry , who was assisted b y the Rev . D . M . Gardner

Bro . Tirbutt , the Organist , played O rest in the Lord " as a prelude , and the service was choral . The hymn " Now the labourer ' s task is o ' er " was impressively sung . The coffin bore the inscription , " Robert Bradley , born Oct . 13 , 1827 ; died Sept . 15 , 1890 . " It was covered with wreaths , & c , which were sent by

relatives and friends , and the Lodge of Union , Greyfriars Lodge , Kendrick Lodge , & c , & c . In addition to the mourners there were present Bros . Charles Stephens , Prov . G . Treas . ; E . Margrett , Prov . S . G . W . ; J . T . Dodd , W . M . Lodge of Union ; W .

Hickie , W . M . Greyfnars Lodge ; B . W . Bennett , W . M . Kendrick Lodge ; F . J . Ferguson , P . P . S . G . W . ; S . Wheeler , representing the Royal Arch , and J . W . Martin , pall bearers . A letter was sent by Bro . the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , D . P . G . M ., regretting his inability to attend . At the conclusion of the service the Dead

March in Saul was played . Amongst the Masons who were at the cemetery were Bros . Cantrell , Dewe , Tench , J . Miller , W . Ferguson , F . Blaekwell , E . J . Blaekwell , Arthur Welch , Stewart , C . G . Hawkes , W . Bonny , Higgs , Millard , Partridge , Pulley , Mount , Farrer , E . W . Ridley , Stransom , A . W . Parry , A ,

Sellar , Hodder , Hukins , C . E . Hewett , Rev , D . Amos , D . C . Heron , and many others . The attendance would have been larger had there been longer notice of the funeral , but this it was impossible to give . At the conclusion of the funeral ceremony each brother , in accordance with ancient custom , dropped a sprig of acacia into the grave .

A NEW CO-OPERATIVE STORE .

What has lately been known as the Central Hall , High Holborn , has , after many changes , now become a general provision market and co-operative store . Of its perfect suitability for that purpose there can be no question . It is open , lofty , and well lighted , and has an area of 21 , 794 feet , and the whole of the contents

of the building can be taken at a glance . The centre of the ground floor is principally occupied by counters for the supply of light refreshments . Close to the entrance is the meat market , and on either side the fish , fruit , and vegetable displays , with the usual domestic requirements in the shape of cheese , butter ,

tinned meats , & c . There is also a tempting display of confectionery , served by young ladies in white caps decked out with blue ribbon . A flower stall , with an abundance of tropical plants , appropriately closes up the vista as seen from the main entrance . In the galleries upstairs are to be found all kinds of drapery

and household requisites . The stores are not only in a good central position , but the company has been able to secure the services as general manager of Mr . W . H . Percival , formerly general manager at Mr . William Whiteley ' s , the secretary being Mr . J . D . Beresford . Everything , we understand , is to be sold at store prices , and it is not necessary for the public to obtain tickets

in order to make purchases , the market being open to all comers . It is provided that the surplus profits over 10 per cent , will be devisible as follows : One-half to the shareholders , one-fifth to the reserve fund , one-tenth to ticket-holders , one-tenth to the employes of the company , and the remaining tenth to the directors as extra remuneration . The stores were opened to the public on Wednesday .

PEARL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY .

The progress made by this enterprising company , aa set forth in the annual report of directors , shows that those entrusted with the management of its business are capable men , in whom the shareholders may safely repose the utmost confidence . This report was presented at the annual general meeting held at the :

company * s offices , London Bridge , on Friday , the 26 th ult ., and from it we learn that 370 , 851 policies were issued during the past 13 months , representing a new annual premium of £ 154 , 999 Is - 3-id . The total income for the year was £ 272 , 707 os . 2 d ., or more by £ 19 , 771 2 s . 5 id . than it was in the preceding year . The premium income in force at the close of the year

was £ 297 , 68 3 6 s . 1 id . Claims and grants to the number of 16 , 743 , representing £ 112 , 509 15 s . 6 od ., were paid , raising the total since the company was established to £ 785 , 815 6 s . 6 \ d . The assurance fund has been increased by £ 30 , 001 3 s . 5 d ., and amounts , with the capital paid up , to £ 240 , 427 14 s . 2 * . d . Under these circumstances the directors

recommended that a dividend of 19 per cent , should be paid forthwith , and the other business having been dispatched , the directors received a unanimous vote of thanks for their services , and the proceedings terminated .

Births.

Births .

RENNIE . —On the 27 th September , at 100 , West Hill ' ,. Upper Sydenham , S . E ., the wife of Charles Robert Rennie ( Griqualand East ) , of a son . SHERWOOD—On the 20 th September , at Sandgate-road , Folkestone , the wife of J . Sherwood , jun ., of a son .