Provincial Grand Lodge Of North And East Yorkshire.

Bro . F . Gilling ... ... " | Prov . G . Std . Brs . H . Taylor ... ... ... ¦¦¦) " Richard ] . Pitcher , Mus . Bac . ... ... Prov . G . Org . " Thos . B . Redfearn , P . P . G . W . ... ... Prov . A . G . Sec ; " John H . Hill ... ... - Prov . G . Purst . " John Garbutt ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Purst . " Chas . Travess ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler .

The newly-appointed Prov . Grand Officers ' were then saluted with Grand ° Six Prov . Grand Stewards to be nominated by the Kingston , Sykes , Marwood , Denison , Anchor , and Falcon Lodges . The DEI \ PROV . G . MASTER said that as this was the first occasion of

his meeting the members of Provincial Grand Lodge since his daughter ' s ( Lady Exeter's ) marriage , he desired to thank the brethren , on her ladyship ' s behalf , for the handsome sum so kindly presented as a wedding gift . Lady Exeter had purchased jewellery which would be highly valued as an evidence of the good feeling towards her father which exists in the

The PROV . G . MASTER delivered the following address : Worshipful brethren , —Since our last annual meeting the chief event of the year has been the accession of our M . W . Grand Master to the Throne of this vast Empire , and the installation of H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught as his Majesty ' s illustrious successor . This grand ceremonial took place in the Royal Albert Hall on the 17 th inst ., and was attended by above 9003 brethren .

I regret to observe that during the year we have lost several most valuable members of our province . Our late Prov . Charity Representative , W . B-o . W . H . Cowper , P . G . Std . Br . England , was taken away in the midst of his work only three days before he would have attended an election in London on our behalf . Bro . Cowper was a thorough and genuine Freemason , an d the following extract from his will , which has been sent to me by his executors ,

will be read with touching interest : "To my Brother Freemasons I leave my best wishes and earnest desire that the high principles of the Craft will ever be upheld . " W . Bro . Andrew Farmer , P . P . G . W ., one of our worthiest brethren , quickly followed Bro . Cowper to the tomb , and W . Bro . Col . R . G . Smith , P . P . G . W ., who wasourCharity Representative for five years ( 1885-90 ) , W . Bro . John Blenkin , P . P . G . D ., W . Bro . J . T . Seller , P . P . G . D ., and W .

Bro . E . Cooper , a respected member of Lodge 200 , have been called away to the Grand Lodge above . May these worthy brethren find successors able and willing to emulate their good example , and carry on the work of the Craft with equal zeal and fidelity . The R . W . Prov . Grand Master of our neighbouring Province of Durham ( Lord Barnard ) was installed on the 26 th June by the M . W . Pro Grand Master ( Earl Amherst ) , and the

ceremony was a brilliant success . Lord Barnard is represented here to-day by W . Bro . Hudson , P . G . S . B . Eng ., Prov . Grand Secretary of Durham , whom we are always pleased to see . The affairs of our province , I am thankful to say , are in a satisfactory condition , as will be seen by an inspection of the printed accounts . The interests and subscriptions to our Educational Fund have enabled us to distribute during the year £ 365

amongst the 29 children now upon our books . In consequence of the lamented deaths I have referred to , the province has lost a considerable number of votes for the London Charities . I would , therefore , fraternally urge the representatives of the various lodges to induce their brethren to support these Institutions by contributions or undertaking Stewardships , so lhat our newly-elected Prov . Charity Representative may be able to go to

London with confidence and success . I have received an invitation for holding our meeting next year from the North York Lodge , No . 602 , at Middlesbrough , and have great pleasure in accepting the same . The meeting will be unusually interesting , as the jubilee of the North York Lodge will be celebrated on that occasion , so that we may hope for a very enjoyable assembly . I must now express my best thanks and those of Prov . G . Lodge to the W . Masters and brethren of the four Scarborough

lodges who have so kindly and hospitably entertained us on this and many previous occasions . We always come to this beautiful place with pleasure , and leave it with regret , whilst the good and fraternal feeling which exists amongst the resident brethren enhances the satisfaction of the visitor . The Masonic anthem , " Hail Masonry , " was then sung , the solo by Bro . G . J . Gowthorpe , 2586 , and the chorus by the brethren , accompanied on the organ by the Prov . G . Organist . The Prov . G . Lodge was then closed .

A banquet , at which the Prov . G . Master presided , was subsequently held at the Grand Hotel , and was numerously attended . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and a most agreeable evening spent .

Supreme Grand Chapter.

SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER .

In consequence ol the much lamented death of the Right Hon , William Wither Bramston Beach , M . E . Third Grand 1 nncipal , an event which has occasioned deep sorrow to every

- ot the Order , by whom he was greatly respected and beloved , it is Ordered " that the Supreme Grand Chapter , I rovincial Grand Chapters , and all Subordinate Royal Arch Chapters , be placed in Masonic Mourning for the space of three months from this date

. llic Mourning to be worn by Companions individually to be as follows :

Grand and Provincial Grand Ofiicers , Present and Past , and 1 nncipals , Past Principals , and Ofiicers of Private Chapters—_ Ihree Rosettes of Black Crape on the Apron and one atthe point of the Chain or Collar , just above the jewel . Other Companions—Three Black Crape Rosettes on Apron .

By Command , E . LETCHWORTH , ,,. G . S . H . I recmasons' Hall , London , W . C , 9 U 1 August , KJOl .

Provincial Grand Lodge Of Hampshire And The Isle Of Wight.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF HAMPSHIRE AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT .

The annual meeting of the above Provincial Grand Lodge was held on the Gth inst ., at Aldershot , and was presided over by tha Deputy Prov . G . Master , Bro . Edgar Goble , P . G . S . B . Eng . A gloom was thrown over the proceedings by the knowledge that the highly esteemed Prov . G . M ., Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., had succumbed to the injuries sustained by being thrown out of a hansom cab in Parliament-street , London , on the Friday previous , but the business necessities of the Craft would not permit of a postponement of the Prov . G . Lodge at short notice .

The following were appointed as the Prov . G . Officers for the ensuing 12 months :

Bro . Col . Le Roy L ? wis , 928 ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ H . G . Marshallsey , 725 ... ... ... Prov . J . G . W .. „ Rev . F . M . Middleton , 2475 ... ... ) D „ „ , " Rev . S . S . Still , 1971 ... j Prov . G . Chaps . „ J . W . Gieve , 1069 ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . „ J . C Wheeler , 257 .. ... ... Prov . G . Reg . „ H . G . Giles , 257 ... ... ... Prov . G . Sec .

„ E . A . Edwards , 1090 ... ... ... ) D c f n „ G . A . Brannon , 15 . j Prov . S . G . Ds . „ J . W . Sandell , 215 S ... ... ... \ p „ fames Maling , 903 ... ... ... j Frov - J-G . Da . „ W . H . Brading , 2169 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of W . „ E . J . T . Webb , 342 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ E . G . Stroud , 175 ... ... ... Prov . Dep . G . D . C . „ W . Bates , 394 ... ... ... •) „ P . Dicks , 1 S 83 ... ... ... [ Prov . A . G . D . Cs .

„ C . 1 . Penny , 130 ... ... ... J „ J . J . Carnon , 1776 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ C . Wilkes , 1 32 ... ... ... ^ „ G . Greenslade , 1112 ... ... ...i Prov . G . Std . Brs . „ W . H . Vye , 1 95 ... ... ... ) „ Norman Clinton , 723 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org .

„ G . P . Lancaster , 903 ... ... ... p v . Asst . G . Sec . „ J . B . Jaye , 723 ... ... ... Prov . G . Purst . „ G . Luxton , 2074 ... ... ... Prov . Asst . G . Purst . „ F . W . Chaine , 2 S 3 S ... ... ... "| „ R . Clover , 309 ... ... ... I „ G . Turvill , 2016 ... ... ... „ A . E . Sayer , 220 3 ... ... ^ Prov . O . Stewards . ,, G . H . Goodman , 1 705 ... ... ... J „ J . S . Hobbs , 1 95 S ... ... ... ) „ J . Exell , 1835 ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler .

New Books.

New Books .

Mr . GoorgO Allen , of 156 , Charing Cross-road , will publish shortly the opening volumes of a series of sound and wholesome books for boys on entirely fresh lines . The name of the new series will be " The Young England Library . " Mr . Allen has placed thc library under the editorship of Mr . George A . B . Dewar , B . A . ( Oxon ) . Among those who have expressed their sympathy with the objects of the library are Dr . Warre , Head Master of Eton , the Bishops of Ripon and St . Asaph , Dean Hole , of Rochester , and other eminent ecclesiastics and educationalists .

" The \ oung England Library " will consist of books written essentially for boys by those whose hearts are in the work they are undertaking . Each volume is to be instructive as well as entertaining . Thc subjects dealt with will include the achievements by land and sea of heroic Britons , their discoveries and adven * tures in search of Empire in all parts of the world ; popular and useful pursuits in and out of doors , such as carpentering , wood-carving , photography , & c . ; summer and winter games and pastimes ; natural history and athletics .

In a general preface the editor explains the programme and purpose of " The Young England Library . " It is to be primarily a library of relaxation , but the many opportunities which occur in pastime books of directing boys' thoughts and their ambitions » into the right channels will not be neglected . ln the books on games , stress will be laid on the rightness of playing in an unselfish spirit , of striving for one's own side and the honour of one ' s own school rather than for

oneself and ones personal prowess . In the pursuit of Natural History , boys will be urged to attach more importance to the observation of wild life than to the mere collection of species and varieties . The books on naval and military achievement will deal with facts only . Sensational and wildly improbable fiction will have no place in this series , the volumes of which will bj specially suitable as gift books .

The opening volumes will be "The Open-Air Boy , " by Rev . G . M . A . Hewett , M . A , of Winchester College , with about 30 illustrations by Missrs . Williams , and "Sea Fights and Adventures , " by J . Knox Laughton , M . A ., with 32 full-page illustrations . Both books will be ready in October . The series will be issued in crown 8 vo form at 6 s . per volume , with specially designed cover .

The same firm are issuing a new work , in 12 monthly parts , price 7 d , each part , entitled "The Living Rulers of Mankind , " by the Rev . H . N . Hutchinson , B . A ., F . G . S ., F . R . G . S ., which will be a popular biographical account of all the living emperors , kings , and queens of the world and their families , together with all the reigning princes , presidents of Republics , the principal sultans , amirs , beys and ruling rajihs of all countries , with 400 illustrations , including portraits , palaces , castles , royal gardens , & :. Thei

text will contain a complete biographical account of each ruler , making the book a most useful work of reference for all business men , editors , authors , and schoolmasters . The biographies will nevertheless form light and attractive reading , suitable alike for young and old . The pirts will be printed in the most artisticstyle , on the finest art papei specially manufactured for the work . Part I ., with 44 separate illustrations on art paper , will be ready on September 24 th . A bsautiful coloured plate will be given away with this number , which should be ordered immediately .

QUEEN VICTORIA MEMORIAL .-Hong Konff , Wednesdiy .-A meetinz w 15 held to-day in the council chamber , undjr thi presidency ofthe Governor , to discus * the question of Hong Kong ' s contribution to ihe Queen Victoria Memorial FunJ . Tne community was fully represented , a large number of Chinese being also present . It was resolved that llontr Kong should subscribe towards the memorial , an I th-Chinese expressed a desire t > j JIII in order to show their respect for the lite O iejn . Y Renter . " *