Crystal Palace Lodge, No. 742

the installation ceremony that His labours for the evening were finished , but . it seemed otherwise , and ho was extremely pleased that his efforts were appreciated . To tho toast of tho Treasurer , Secretary , and Officers of the Lodge , Bros . Foxall , Land , and Blundell replied .

after which the toast of the Press was given and coupled with tho name of W . AV . Morgan jun . Thafc brother having replied , the Tyler was summoned , and his toast concluded tho programme of tho evening . Tho tables wore most tastefully decorated with flowers , arranged in Masonio devices , under the direction of tho AV . M . Bro . Dick Radclyffe-

William Preston Chapter, No. 766.

WILLIAM PRESTON CHAPTER , No . 766 .

THE regular convocation and installation meeting of this Chapter was hold on Thursday , the 27 th inst ., at tho Cannon-street Hotel . Comps . Dr . W . IT . Kempster M . E . Z ., J . T . Gibson H ., Dr . C . Cntmore J ., II . Garrod P . Z . Treasurer , W . AVorrell P . Z . Scribe E ., Braun P . Z ., and a numerous attendance of Companions . Tho Chapter was opened , and the minntes wero confirmed . Comp . J . T . Gibson

was installed as M . E . Z ., Comp . Dr . C . R . Cntmore as IT ., and Comp . J . T . Hiscox ns J . The threo ceremonies were perfectly and impressively rendered , and tho Installing Principal well deserved the encomiums passed on him by the Companions nnd Visitors . The M . E . Z . then appointed and invested his Officers , as follow : —Comps , H . Garrod P . Z . Treasurer , W . AVorrell P . Z . Scribe E ., J . T . Pilditch

S . N .. W . J . MillerP . S ., E . B . Broomhall First Assist ,., J . Sinclair Second Assist ., Miller P . Z . S . AV ., Reinhardt Janitor . Among the Visitors were Comps . Ed-win Lott 507 , AV . Poore H . 186 , Newton 7 fifi , J . Osborne S . E . Ifi 02 , W . F . Lamonby Z . 119 P . G . A . S . Cumberland ancl Westmoreland , H . M . Levy P . Z . 188 . A very elegant P . Z . ' s jewel was presented to tbe retiring P . Z . Comp . Dr . Kempster , for the able

and efficient manner in which he had conducted tho duties of the chair during his year of office , and in token of the regard and esteem in which he is held by the members of the Chapter . Comp . Dr . Kempster P . Z . gave notice of motion that in future the subscription of country members be fixed at 21 s , and the Visitor's fee at 10 s . Hearty good wishes were given , and tho Chapter was

closed until October . A very excellent banquet ancl dessert was provided by Brother E . H . Rand ; the newly installed M . E . Z . very genially presided . This is a Banner Chapter , and the banner of the M . E . Z ., beautifully emblazoned , was placed at the back ¦ f his chair After grace , " For these and all Thy mercies , " the usual toast , The Queen and R . A . Masonry , was given , and the National Anthem sung ,

the solo verses being rendered by Madame Worrell , Miss Annie Matthews , and Bro . Tnrle Lee . After the second toast , " God Bless the Prince of Wales" was sung , and then Madame Worrell sang " The Venetian Boat Song , " by Jnles Blnmenthal , eliciting hearty and well deserved applause . The M . E . Z ., with great pleasure , had then to propose the toast of the new Companion , who had at a former

meeting been exalted in tho Chapter ; on that occasion ho ( Comp . Gibson ) had had no opportunity of proposing his health , but ho would do so then , with all the kind feelings of the Chapter . Miss Annie Matthews here sang with great taste , "Rhymes and Roses , " and then Comp . Jarman responded to tho toast . After a selection from "Traviata , " by Bro . Turle Lee , Comp . Dr . Kempster I . P . Z ., in a

very humorous speech , proposed tho toast of the M . E . Z . The duties of First Principal were many and arduous , but Comp . Gibson was one who would successfully carry out every duty required of him . He ( Comp . Kempster ) would ask them to drink the toasfc as it desprved . Tho M . E . Z . said he could hardly find words to express his thanks to Comp . Kempster for his very kind sentiments . As ho had remarked ,

Comp . Kempster had initiated him into Freemasony , and that but a few years ago , and to him be was indebted for many kindnesses . To tho Companions also he felt under deep obligation for their hearty reception of tho toast . Before resuming his seat he had to propose the health of Comp . Kempster I . P . Z ., who was an ornament to the Chapter ; his knowledge of the Ritual , his kindness to the members ,

had endeared him to them all , and he ( the M . E . Z . ) hoped that for many years he might be spared to be among them . Madame AVorrell and Miss Annie Mathews here sang " I know a bank , " ancl then Comp . Kempster responded to the toast ; he had to thank them ; their unanimity of feeling augured hopefully for the future prosperity of tbe Chapter . The toast of the Visitors was responded to hy Comps .

Lamonby , Osborr , E . Lott , and H . M . Levy . The M . E . Z . then proposed the toasfc of the P . Z . ' s . Comp . AVorrell was the first who occupied the chair ; Comp . Garrod , whose rendering of the ceremony it was a pleasure to listen to , Comp . Kempster who during his year of office had filled the chair to their satisfaction , and Comp . Braun they all knew ; each was worthy the estimation ho was held in by the Chapter . Comp .

E . M . Lott played " In tho Highlands , " a selection of Scotch airs arranged by himself . The M . E . Z . then proposed the toast of the H . ancl J ., and then the over popular " Singing Lesson " was artistically sung b y Madame Worrell and Bro . Tnrle Leo . Comps . Dr . Cntmnre and Hiscox severally responded , each expressing tho pleasure ho felt in having been elected to fill office , ancl hoping , in cine course , they

would arrive at the summit of their ambition , vis * , the chair of M . E . Z ., now _ so ably filled by Comp . Gibson . Tho toast of tho installing Master , Comp . H . Gavrod , who had so well rendered the ceremony of installation , was next brought to tho notico of the Comps . ; all wished him to be among them for many years . Comp . Dr . Kempster fully endorsed all that had been said by the Z .

It was his privilege to act as installing Principal , but he was pleased to see how well and ably Comp . Garrod had fulfilled his task . Comp . Garrod said although ifc was a great , pleasure for him to conduct the ceremony , it would givo him infinite gratification to see younger members perform it , and he wonld do all he could to assist them in

so doing . The M . E . Z . then proposed the health of Comp . Newton I ' . Z ., -who was awav recruiting his health ; all hoped ho would soon return , greatly benefitted by his trip . The toast , of tho P . S . ancl Junior Officers followed , and tho Janitor ' s toast closed a very agreeable ancl harmonious cvenin " .

Rosicrucian Society Of England.

ROSICRUCIAN SOCIETY OF ENGLAND .

York CollOlje . —On AVednesday , 2 nd inst ., the members of this College m ~ t at Thirsk . by inviation ' of tho AV . M . ( Bro . AV . Coitman ) and brethren of tho Falcon Ledge of Freemasons , and spent a most enjoyable day in the locality , which bristles with objects of archaeological interest , as well as great natural beauties . Arrangemerts were made for ladies to accompany the party , and accordingly tho

members of the College from York and Hull , accompanied by several ladies , left York in a saloon carriage , and at Thirsk station were met by the members from Harrogate , Leeds , Bradford , Darlington , & c , and wero convoyed in carriages to tho Masonic Hall , where they wero heartily welcomed by the AVorshipful Master , AVardens , and brethren of the Falcon Lodge , No . 1 Ufi . After a short interval the

party took their seats in open carriages aud proceeded a ' ong a very picturesque ronto past Thirkleby Park , the seat of Sir AVilliam Gnll'vey , throngh a portion of the A alo of Mowbray to Coxwold , a pretty littlo village adjoining Newbnrgh Park , the seat of Sir Georgo AVombwell . Hero a halt was made , and tho church was inspected , under tho conrteous guidance of the Vicar , tho Rev . G . Scott . The

church has a fine perpendicular western octagonal tower and an open parapet and gnrgoyles , and in tbo chancel aro somo remarkably fine monuments of the Bellasyso family , Earls of Fauconborg . At tho entrance to the village is Shandy Hall , once tho residence of tho Rev . Lawrence Sterne . A descriptive paper was read by Frater T . J . AVilkinson , and the party partook of lunch at tho

Faueonberg Arms , after which Frater T . J . AVilkinson read a second paper on Byland Abbey , an interesting ruin in the neighbourhood . Tho journey was then resumed , and in a few minutes tho carriages were drawn up in front of tho rnins of this old Cistercian monastery . A sharp rain fall having taken place , the ground was not in a condition to be traversed , and tho party had to content themselves

with being driven round the ruins without any minnto investigation of their details . The ruins aro exceedingly beautiful , and possess many interesting peculiarities . The House was founded in 1177 . Tho west end has the remains of an enormous circular window , and has three doorways , showing specimens of different periods of architecture . Over the central doorway are nine elegant lancet arches , threo of which

aro pierced . The rnins are situated in a secluded and fertile valley , through which meanders a pebbly trout stream , and the shadow of tho Hambleton Hills adds to the quiet solemnity of tho scene . After a brief pause the drive was resumed , and tho base of the Hambleton Range was skirted , passing the "White Horse " ( a gigantic representation of a horse cut ; on the steep side of

one of tho hills in the chalk ) , and tho villages of Oldstead , Bagby , and Kilburn , commanding a magnificent view of thirty miles' radius , over the vale of Mowbray , arriving onco more at Thirsk at three p . m . Here tho party were met , and the ladies under tho guidance of the Vicar , tho Rev . C . E . Camidge P . M . P . P . G . Chaplain , visited tho beautiful church , lately restored at a largo

outlay by Mr . Street . Ifc is a magnificient structure , perhaps the finest perpendicular church in Yorkshire , and is said to havo been built of the stone which formed the castlo of the Mowbray family in Thirsk . An organ recital was also given by Bro . AValton the Organist . Tn tho meantime the College was opened soon after 3 p . m ., at tho Masonic Hall by tho following members : —R . AV . Fra . T . B .

AVhytehead VIII Chief Adept ., AV . Fra . J . S . Cumberland VII Celebrant ., Rev . W . C . Lnkis VII Suffragan , Rev . James Blake V Prov . Secretary General , T . J . AVilkinson VI Primus A ., AV . Rowley A t Secundus A ., E . P . Peterson V Tertius A ., T . M . Richey ffl ' Qiiartns A ., C . L . Mason V Conductor of Novices , J . Maffey IT as Guardian of tho Temple , A . B . Turner II as Torch Bearer , ancl other Fratres .

Successful ballots wero taken for nine Aspirants , and Bros . S . Middleton P . M . ( Scarborough ) , A . C . Bamlett P . M . ( Thirsk ) , J . C . Thompson ( Hull ) , T . Thompson P . M . ( Hull ) , J . M . Meek P . M . ( Darlington ) , J . G . Atkinson P . M . ( Selby ) , and I . F . Tavlor ( York ) were admitted to tho M . C . The Report of the Byelavvs Committee was received and adopted . Tho AV . Suffragan read n , learned paper on " Somo Modern

Errors in tho Elucidation of the Ancient Tenets of the Rosiorunian Order , " and was awarded the thanks of the College . Votes of thanks were also passed to Fra . T . J . AVilkinson for his admirable arrangements for the day ' s enjoyment , and also to tho AV . M . and brethren of tho Falcon Lodge for their great kindness and courteous hospitality .

The M . C . was then dissolved , and tho Fratres rejoined the brethren of the Falcon Lodge and the ladies afc the Threo Tuns Hotel , where an excellent tea was provided , and at eight o'clock the visitors took their departure by rail for their various destinations . The catering for the day was admirably managed by Bro . Lory , of tho Three Tuns Hotel , Thirsk .

I j Burdett Coutts Lodge of Instruction , No . 1278 . — , A meeting waa held on AVednesday , tho 2 nd inst ., at the Salmon land Ball , Bethnal Green-road . Present : —Bros . Steward AV . M ., ! Brittain S . W ., Hammond J . W ., Smith Treasurer , Hand Secretary , ' Clark S . D ., Chitson J . D ., How I . G ., Hogg Preceptor . Visitors—Bros .

Christian , AVooding , & c . The Locige was opened by tho AV . M .. and . tho minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed . Tho AV . M . then rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Smith acting as candidate . Bro . Christian worked the first , second , third ancl fourth sections of the lectnre . Bro . Brittain will preside next week .

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