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dais represented the heavens with the rising sun , while over the J . VV . ' s and S . VV . ' s chairs respectively were represented the sun at its meridian and the moon and seven stars . " Hearty good wishes" were given from the Marquess of Ripon , Faithful , No . 85 , Universities , Ivy , Barnard , and Rose of Raby Lodges , and the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

DERBY . Tyrian Lodge ( No . _ 253 ) . —The 105 th anniversary of the above lodge , which , as some of our readers know , is the mother lodge of the Province of Derbyshire , was held on Tuesday , the 24 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Gower-street . There was a large and influential attendance to support Bro . J . H . Clarke , the outgoing Master ,

and his successor , Bro . A . J . Flint . Amongst those present were Bros . VV . Naylor , P . G . S . B . Eng ., P . P . S . G . W ., Prov . G . Sec ; T . Cox . P . P . S . G . W . ; VV . H . Marsden , P . P . S . G . W . ; Percy Wallis , P . P . S . G . W . ; Abraham Woodiwiss , P . P . S . G . W . ; T . Hall , P . P . J . G . W . ; J . H . Orme , P . P . J . G . W . ; Hall , P . P . J . G . W . Staffordshire ; Rev . Herbert Price , M . A ., P . P . G . Chap ., J . W . ; Rev . T . B .

Mundy , M . A ., P . M ., Prov . G . Chap . ; E . Mclnnes , Sec . ; H . V . Edwards , S . D . ; E . H . Claye , J . D . ; VV . Stone , Tyler ; J . Cutting , P . M . ; J . O . Manton , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C ; J . H . Richardson , P . M ., P . P . A . G . Sec ; J . Fisher , VV . M . 353 ; H . Salisbury , W . M . 654 ; Baxter W . Pike , W . M . 10 S 5 ; G . S . Smith , W . M . S 02 ; Severn Taylor , P . M . 731 ; G . Sutherland , S . VV . 731 ; J . Jones ,

S . D . 731 ; C . Webster , P . P . S . G . D . ; J . Whittaker Brigg , Prov . S . G . D . ; Edgar Home , P . P . G . R . ; | . Worsnop , P . P . G . P . ; W . J . Piper , Prov . G . D . C ; F . Stone , P . M . 10 S 5 ; A . Nicholson , J . W . 10 S 5 ; S . J . Sandars , S . D , 10 S 5 ; J . Copestick , " P . P . G . P . ; John Walker , W . M . 731 ; VV . L . Dodd , P . P . G . Org . ; VV . H . Wheeldon , F , E . Leech , Baker , C H . Glossop , W . M . 2129 ; R . B .

Orme , P . M . 2129 ; Hon C . VV . Trollope , S . W . 2129 ; H . Basil Boag , P . M . 1495 , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; and many others . The ceremony of installation was performed with excellent taste by Bro . J . H . Clarke , and Bro . Flint appointed and invested his officers in the following order : Bros . J . H . Clarke , Prov . A . G . Sec , I . P . M . ; Rev . H . Price , M . A .,

P . P . G . Chap ., S . VV . ; Marquis of Granby , M . P ., J . W . ; Rev . T . B . Mundy , M . A ., Prov . G . Chap ., Chap . ; VV . Naylor , P . G . S . B . Eng ., P . P . S . G . W ., Prov . G . Sec , Treas . ; E . Mclnnes , Sec . ; Edgar H . Claye , S . D . ; F . Ernest Taylor , J . D . ; E . R . Ward , P . P . S . G . W ., D . C . ; W . H . Marsden , P . P . S . G . W ., Org . ; W . H . Wheeldon , I . G . ; H . T . George and H . Litherland , Stwds . ; and VV .

Stone , Tyler . Bro . Rev . H . Price moved that a sum of money be taken out of the lodge funds in aid of the Peterboro' Cathedral Restoration Fund . He explained that whilst Freemasons were superior to anything like sectarianism , they naturally took a pride in such grand national monuments of architectural skill and beauty as their cathedrals were known to be . The motion was

seconded by Bro . T . Cox , P . P . S . G . W ., and carried without discussion . The banquet , which was subsequently served by Bro . Day in the dining hall , was very much appreciated by a large number of guests .

The healths of the newly-appointed Master and his deservedly popular predecessor were enthusiastically honoured , and the evening was spent very harmoniously . It should be added that the musical arrangements , which were on an unusually extensive scale , were under the direction of Bro . W . L . Dodd . P . P . G . O .

KINGS TON-ON-THA MES . Brownrigg Lodge ( No . 16 3 8 ) . — A large number of the brethren , with about the usual number of visitors , assembled at the Albany Hall , on VVednesday , the 17 th ult ., on the occasion of the installation meeting . After the routine business had been transacted , the VV . M ., Bro . W . Drewett , assisted by his Wardens , Bros . Montague

and Willis , proceeded with the work set down to be done before the chief ceremony of the day came on . Bros . F . Pennington and Ikin were passed to the F . C . Degree , and Mr . J . H . Strachan and Mr . W . G . Palmer , after being unanimously elected , were initiated into the mysteries of the Craft . So expeditiously was the work got through that the J . W . was called on to make a "declaration , " and after

an interval of half an hour labour was resumed , and the VV . M . appointed Bro * . Colbron . VV . M . SSg , to the chair of S . W ., and Bro . F . Dangerficld , VV . M . 1260 , to that of J . W . Bro . Montague , Worshipful Master elect , was then presented to the Installing Master , Bro . W . Drewett , and the usual forms and ceremonies were conducted in a correct and impressive manner , resulting in the

proclamation to the brethren in due time , that Bro . Montague had been regularly installed in the chair of K . S . Bro . Laurence , P . M ., Sec , assisted the Installing Master as D . C , and , in order to give the Past Masters an interest in the working of the lodge , the three addresses were delivered respectively by Bros . I . Drewett , G . Moorman , and VV . IT . Humphreys . The W . M . appointed the following as his

officers : Bros . VV . Drewett , P . M . SS 9 , P . G . Std . Br ., I . P . M . ; Willis , S . VV . ; Taylor , J . W . ; Oldridge , P . M ., Treas . ; Laurence , P . M ., Sec . ; Rumbelow , S . D . ; Treverton , J . D . ; Pennington , I . G . ; Bultz and Gibbon , Stewards ; and VV . Lane , Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the I . P . M ., and after " Hearty good wishes" the lodge was closed , the brethren adjourning to

the Sun Hotel to banquet . The customary toasts were given , but the W . M . set an example of brevity in speech , which was followed by all who rose to respond . During the Mastership of the I . P . M . he initiated seven candidates , and there is every promise of the good working which has so far characterised and

distinguished No . 163 S being kept up , for the new W . M . proved himself most capable in every way in what he did . It is worthy of note that every Past Master of the Brownrigg Lodge holds rank in the province . A kind letter was received from Bro . F . West , P . G . M . in charge , regretting that a prior engagement prevented him from being at the installation .

SOUTHEND . Priory Lodge ( No . iooo ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 25 th ult ,, at the Middleton Hotel . Present : Bros . VV . E . Bridgland , P . M . 933 . Prov . G . S . B ., W . M . ; VV . D . Merritt , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., as S . W . ; B . Thomas , J . W . ; A . Lucking , P . M ., P . G . P ., Sec . ; A . Vandervord , S . D . ; C . VV . Barnard , J . D . ; F . J . Cumine ,

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I . G . ; C . H . Bowmaker , Steward ; A . W . Martin , Prov G . T ., Tyler ; G . J . Glasscock , P . M . 1 S 17 , P . P . G . S . B C . Floyd , P . M . 1 S 17 , P . P . A . G . P . ; Rev . J . Hutchens , R ] . Smith , VV . Tyler , VV . Trigg , L . Warren , and G . F Vandervord . Visitors : Bros . W . Berridge , W . M ., and F Goodcran , of 1 S 17 ; and J . E . Forbes , 917 . the

The lodge having been opened , the minutes of last meeting and a lodge ol emergency were read and confirmed . As a memorial to the memory of Bro . T . F . Barrett , P . M ., P . P . G . R ., it was decided to erect a monument over his grave . A candidate for initiation having been proposed , the lodge was closed , ancl the brethren adjourned to refreshment .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —A meeting was held on Monday , the 29 th ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-place , Cleveland-square , Paddington , VV ., when there were present Bros . VV . Hillier , W . M . ; J . VV . Belsham , S . VV . ; J . IT . Taylor , J . W . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M . 1425 , Deputy Preceptor ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Sec . ; I . Cruttenden , S . D . ; VV . Chappie , J . D . ; H .

Campbell , I . G . ; O . VV . Battley , btwd . ; VV . Craig , P . M . 1425 ; J . W . Cuff , W . M . 511 ; J . Davies , W . M . 169 ; C Coleman , and J . Smith . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second and Third Degrees . Alter the usual preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The W . M . gave the traditional history very

ably . The lodge was resumed to the I ' irst Degree . Bro . Davies worked the and Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Belsham was elected W . M . for the next meeting , the officers to be in rotation . A communication was read from Bro . Allman , regretting his inability to be present . On the occasion of the Fifteen Sections being worked , on the 20 th and 27 th inst ., Bro . G . Read was elected W . M . ; Bro . John Davies , S . W . ; and Bro . James Sims , J . W . After " Hearty good wishes " the lodge was closed .

EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE ( No . 1642 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Friday , the 26 th ult ., at the Kensington Park Hotel , Lancaster-road , Notting Hill , W . Present : Bros . H . Armfield , VV . M . ; J . Bartlett , S . VV .,- M . J . R- Dundas , J . W . ; G . Davis , P . M . 16 7 , Preceptor ; E . Rogers , P . M ., P . G . S ., Treas . ; W . J . Mason , W . M . 2246 , Sec . ; W . . R . Hatton , S . D . ; F . A .

Barth , J . D . ; J . T . Haly , I . G . j G . Gardner , H . D . Smith , R . H . Broom , and j . Powell . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . H . D . Smith being the candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second

Degree , and the Preceptor worked the ist Section of the Lecture , assisted by the brethren . The lodge was resumed in the First Degree . The S . VV ., Bro . J . Bartlett , was elected VV . M . for the next meeting-, and appointed his officers in rotation . After " Hearty good wishes , " the lodsre was closed .

KENSINGTON LODGE ( No . 1767 ) . —A meeting was held on Tuesday , the 23 rd ult ., at the Scarsdale Arms Hotel , Edwardes-square , Kensington , W . Present : Bros . W . Payers , W . M . ; j . R . Hubbard , S . VV . ; C Woods , J . W . ; George Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; R . IT . VVilliams , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Middx ., Treas . ; F . Craggs , Sec ; G . A . Knight , S . D . ; W . G . Vassie , J . D . ; J . H . Neville , I . G . ; I <\ A . Barth , VV . Dresden , J . B . Cory ,

T . VV . Heath , G . Swann , W . M . S 65 ; J . Wakeham , E . J . Green , and James Sims , P . VI . The lodge was opened in due form , ancl the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Green acting as candidate . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree . Bro . Cory then offered himself as a candidate for raising , and having given the necessary proofs , was entrusted . The lodge was

opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed in an excellent manner . The VV . M . gave the traditional history . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . E . J . Green was elected a joining member . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Barth for the excellent manner in which he performed the duty of VV . M . on the i ( 5 th inst . Bro . Hubbard was elected VV . M . for the next meeting-, and the lodge was closed .

CREATON LODGE ( No . 1791 ) . —A meeting was held on Thursday , the 25 th ult ., at the Wheatsheaf Hotel , Goldhawk-road , Shepherd's Bush , VV . Present : Bros . VV . G . Jennings , W . M . ; R . Josey , P . M ., S . W . ; A . Love , J . W . ; W . H . Chalfont , P . M ., acting Preceptor ; E . Austin , Treas . ; J . B . Cohvill , P . M ., S . D . ; G . E . Higginson , J . D . ; J . Arnott , I . G . ; VV . VVilliams , P . M . ;

R . Hollins , H . Nash , W . M . 211 ; T . Stevens , VV . Hillier , F . Woodard , F . J . Manning , and H . Cotton . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Manning acting as candidate . Bro . Jennings vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Nash . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree .

Bro . Woodard offered himself as a candidate for raising , and was examined and entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Third Degree , and the ceremony rehearsed . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree , and Bro . Jennings reassumed his position as VV . M . Bro . Josey was elected W . M . for the next meeting . A vote of congratulation was passed to Bro . Austin on his return to health , and the lodge was closed .

ST . AMBROSE LODGE ( No . 1 S 91 ) . —A meeting was held on VVednesday , the 24 th ult ., at the Baron ' s Court Hotel , West Kensington , when there were present Bros . F . Craggs , VV . M . ; J . N . Baxter , S . VV . ; P . P . Perry , W . M . 1 S 91 , J . W . ; Jesse Collings , P . M ., Preceptor ; H . Harris , P . M . and Treas . ; J . H . Morrish , S . D . ; VV . E . Macey , J . D . ; Joseph Cox , I . G . ; C . C Barber , F .

A . Barth , Holland , P . M ., Sec . 1 S 91 ; and Hillier , 172 . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Many matters of importance in connection with the lodge were discussed , and the attendance of all members is particularly desired on the Sth and 15 th October , in order to determine the future proceedings of the lodge . Bro . Craggs was re-elected VV . M ., and the meeting was closed ,

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ANDREW CHAPTER ( No . S 34 ) . —A meeting of this chapter was held on Wednesday , the 24 th ult ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , King-street , Hammersmith , when there were present Comps . James Sims , M . E . Z . ; T . VV . Biggs , H . ; VV . Hillier , J . ; F . Craggs , S . E . ; VV . J .

Coplestone , S . N . ; and 1 . Jobson , l \ b . The chapter having been opened , some portions of thc ceremony were duly rehearsed . Comp . Jobson was elected a joining member . Comp . Hillier was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting , which will take place on VVednesday , the Sth inst ., and the convocation was closed .

HORNSEY CHAPTER ( No . S 90 ) . —A convocation was held on the 19 th ult ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinsterplace , Cleveland-square , Paddington , VV ., when there were present Comps . VV . H . Chalfont , J . 975 , M . E . Z . ; J . Cruttenden , 779 , H . j VV . Hillier , S 34 , J . j H . Dehane , P . Z . Sgo , S . E . ; J . C . Tilt , S 62 , S . N . j T . Jobson , 733 , P . S . ; and J . J . Thomas , M . E . Z . 749 . Visitor Comp . VV . J . Stratton , ist Asst . Soj . 753 .

The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Stratton being candidate . The officers were elected for the ensuing two weeks—Comp . Cruttenden as M . E . Z . Comp . Stratton was elected a member . The M . E . Z . rose the usual number of times , and after " Hearty good wishes " the chapter was closed .

A meeting was also held at the above address on Friday , the 26 th ult ., when there were present Comps . J . Cruttenden , 779 , M . E . Z . ; VV . H . Chalfont , J . 975 , H . j VV . Hillier , S 34 , ] . ; John Davies , J . 733 , Treas . ; H . Dehane , P . Z . Sgo . S . E . ; G . Swann , ' P . S . 733 , , S . N . j J . C Tilt , S 62 , P . S . ; T . Jobson , 733 , ist Asst . S . j J . Smith , 890 ; and

O . VV . Battley , 2246 . The chapter was opened , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Davies being- the candidate . The M . E . Z . rose the usual number of times , and the chapter was closed .

Rosicrucian Society Of England.

Rosicrucian Society of England .

LINCOLN . York College . —The quarterly meeting of this body was held in the Masonic Hall , Mint-street , on Saturday , the 20 th ult ., and there was a goodly attendance of brethren , including Fras . T . B . Whytehead , CA . j H . Thompson , Prov . Treas . ; VV . Brown , Prov . Sec j C . D . Hill-Drury , Deputy j VV . N . Cheeseman , Conductor of

Novices ; Allan Haigh , Org . ; C . E . Wright , J . Robinson , H . E . Cousans , J . R . Dore , Col . McGachen , J . Ingleby , W . B . Williamson , and others . In the absence of the Celebrant , Fra . Wilkes , in Scotland , the chair was taken by Fra . F . VV . Thomlinson , who was assisted by Fra . J . Monks , both Past Celebrants . Several of the fratres arrived in Lincoln by an early train , and spent

a few most pleasant hours , under the guidance of Fra . Cousans , in viewing the exquisite details of the cathedral , the Roman remains , and other interesting objects in the ancient city . The college met at three o ' clock , and successful ballots were taken for the following aspirants : Bros . T . Wood , 1650 j Rev . Canon Bullock , 1211 j Edwd . Micklethwaite , IIIJ and R . A . Meacock , 1650 . Bros . lames

Smith , 1611 , and R . Patchitt , previously elected , were duly received into the M . C . Fra . J . R . Dore then read a very interesting paper on a newly discovered version of the Tyndale New Testament , which had lately come into his hands . He described its peculiarities and its rarity , and exhibited a specimen page , and it was resolved that Fra . Dore ' s paper should be printed in the transactions ot the

college . The Chief Adept then stated that the grade of Honorary VIII . had been conferred by the Supreme Magus upon Fra . Wm . Brown , who for many years had acted with the greatest efficiency as Secretary of the college , and he then and there handed to Fra . Brown the diploma of his rank . The C . A . also conferred upon the present Celebrant as well as all Past Celebrants the grade of VII ., according :

to the desire of the S . M . He also announced that Fra . Wright , who had visited Ober-Ammergau , would prepare a short descriptive paper of the Passion Play for the next meeting , which would probably be held in Halifax . The M . C . was then dissolved , and the fratres met at tea at the Saracen's Head , a number of the members remaining in Lincoln over Sunday , in order to attend the cathedral services and see more of the antiquities of the city .

Bro . the Earl of Jersey , who has been appointed to succeed Bro . Lord Carrington as Governor of New South Wales , will leave England on Saturday , the 25 th inst . His lordship will be accompanied by the Countess of Jersey and her brother , Captain the Hon . Rupert Leigh , as his Aide-de-Camp .

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