Installa Tion Of The Prince Of Wales As Patron Of Freemasons In Ireland.

still higher in the loyal esteem of the community . Independence and courage are qualities which every Irishman appreciates , and when shown in defence of a good cause , and under circumstances which test sincerity of motives and firmness of resolution ,

they claim a larger share of grateful admiration . The sentiments uttered by His Royal Highness will find an echo in the hearts of many , even of those who are not initiated into the Order , but who have opportunities of seeing the practical proofs of its benevolent spirit .

The Rosicrucian Society In Anglia

THE ROSICRUCIAN SOCIETY IN ANGLIA

It is but fair to the members of this society to state that it is entirely non-masonic in its character , with this sole exception , that every aspirant is required to belong to the Masonic Fraternity . This is rendered necessary , as we find in antiquarian research , that there are many points of resemblance

between the secrets of Masonry and those of Rosicrucianism , which it would be impossible to discuss with any degree of fulness before gentlemen who were ignorant of at least the three first grades of Freemasonry . The society is at present composed of 144 Fratres , and is ruled over by three brethren , who have

attained to the ninth degree , or Supreme Magus . Seventy-two of these compose the London College , and thirty-six is the statutory number of each of the two subordinate colleges , Bristol and the west , presided over by Fr . Capt . Irwin , 31 ; and Manchester and the northern counties , the president of which is Fr . C . F . Matier , 30 .

Thc object of the society being purely literary and antiquarian , it is almost unnecessary to state that no interference with , or opposition to , any rite of Freemasonry is intended , or ' even tolerated ; and it matters not to the members whether the aspirant be a disciple of pure and ancient Masonry , as

interpreted by the Grand Lodge of England , or be an enthusiastic follower of those rites which embrace the Hautes Grades , provided he be of good standing and possesses sufficient ability to take part in the peculiar objects of research to which the society restricts itself—mystic and Rosicrucian

lore . Thus thc roll of the society displays names , side by side , on the one hand , ardent supporters of the hig h grades , and on the other , their bitter opponents . It affords to both a common platform to discuss for their mutual improvement the writings and doings

of those ancient worthies to whom wc must unquestionably attribute a great , if not the greater , part of the Freemasonry of the present century . The Honorary President is Fr thc Hon . Lord Lytton , of Knebworth , perhaps better known in the hearts of Englishmen as " Bulwer Lytton , " whose

weird novels of" Zanoni " and '' A Strange Story " arc household works , and in the library of every one . Among others of high literary attainments , we can point to Fr . Lord Lindsay , one of the most energetic and enthusiastic amateur astronomers of the day . Fr . Hargreave Jennings , thc author of

"The Rosicrucians' ; I-r . Yarker , the author of "The Secret Schools ofthe Middle Ages "; and many others , among whom we must not omit to mention one ofthe most erudite biblical scholars of the age , Fr . AVilliam Carpenter , and Fr . AA'illiam James . Hughan , whose name is familiar to every

reading Mason in England and America . Tlie society possesses an organ of its own , The . Rosicrucian , at present published quarterly , but which is about to be issued monthly . It is edited by Frs . R . AVentworth Little and Dr . AVoodman , and is altogether devoted to that part of the '

proceedings of the : rocicty which mav he written and communicated . Contributions are invited from all members of lhc society , as several of the mystic writings of Robertas de Flitclibits ( or Fludd ) and others are being reprinted in its columns . AVe think we have now stated sufficient to assure

our brethren of the mystic tie that in supporting the Rosicrucian Society we are not promulgating any new rite in Freemasonry , but simply devoting ourselves to researches in the literature ofthe past , and especially that portion which is endeared to us by thc honoured names of Elias Ashmole and thc Rosicrucians ofthe Middle Ages . Benedict ft in sit ttoitteii Domini .

" MOKE than a year ago one of my children was attacked with bronchitis , and , after a long illness , was given up hy my physician as 'past cure . ' I was then induced to try your Vegetable Pain Killer , and from the time I began tlie use of it the child rapidly got better , anti is now strong and healthy . —J 011 N AY ' lN'sTAXL . rv . 10 Whittlc-st ., IJpool , Jan . 1 S 67 . —To P . D . & Son . "

Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.

ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .

The committee meeting of this Institution was held in the Board-room of the Freemasons' Hall , on "Wednesday , August 9 th , Bro . B . Head , V . P ., presiding . There

were also present : Bros . Major Creaton , C . C . Dumas , W . Young , J . Smith , Gale , F . AValters , F . Adlard , H . M . Levy , T . Cubitt , Fraser , J . Farnfield , ' E . Cox , A . Perkins , Baker , AV . Farnfield ( Sec . ) , & c .

The minutes of the meeting held in July were read and confirmed , and the death of Bro . J . Ashwell , male annuitant , was announced .

The sub-committee ' s report , recommending the acceptance of Mr . " \ A . Gaskins ' tender for repairing the asylum at Croydon , was agreed to .

Bros . C . Blake and Bull and Mrs . Buckingham accepted rooms in the asylum , and were approved of . There are now on the funds 106 males

and 74 females receiving full annuities , and 5 female annuitants receiving half their late husbands' annuity .

The petitions of Bros . W . Alison ( Lodge 13 ) and B . Box ( Lodge 422 ) and Mrs . S . Howell were accepted , and their names placed on the list of candidates for election .

It was arranged to solicit the Grand Master , Bro . the Marquis of Ripon , to preside as chairman at the forthcoming festival , or to get him to provide a brother

to do so in case he could not accept it himself . The usual vote of thanks to thc chairman closed the meeting .

Proposed Testimonial To Bro. Binckes.

PROPOSED TESTIMONIAL TO BRO . BINCKES .

We have received thc following circular : The rise , progress , ancl ultimate permanent establishment of thc Royal Masonic Institution for Boys have become matters for Masonic history , and of general interest to all Freemasons .

To those who have taken an active part in the development of the Institution , it is well known how Bro . Binckes has used thc most untiring efforts and extraordinary exertions to obtain the funds required for the erection of the present handsome building , which , for completeness ns a structure ,

and for utility as a home and school , is probably unsurpassed . At thc time of its dedication , it became a question amongst both town and provincial brethren , who were cognizant of thc great exertions of the Secretary , whether the time had not then arrived

for . 1 general recognition of his valuable services ; but in the minds of many brethren of eminence a difficulty presented itself in tbe fact that the school was then burdened with a debt of considerable magnitude , and on reflection it was determined that it was more titling to centralize all efforts towards reducing the liabilities than , even temporarily , to

divert the munificence of donors and subscribers . By the Secretary's continued perseverance and thorough devotion to the welfare ofthe Institution the liabilities have been so far reduced as to leave thc Institution now only indebted in a comparatively small sum to its bankers , whilst during thc nine years of Bro . Binckes' Secretaryship the number of bovs has been increased from 70 to 1 iS .

This being the case , it is felt that some suitable compliment should be paid to him by such a substantial testimonial for his earnestness and unflagging zeal , as shall hereafter be a permanent benefit to himself and family . By a resolution ofthe Committee individual subscriptions are limited to one

guinea—those from lodges and cluipicrs are unrestricted . The Hon . Sec . ( Bro . lid ward Cox , of ion , Chancery-lane , London , W . C . ) will , on application , forward a supply of copies hereof and collecting cards , ns desired .

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

Reports of Masonic Meetings .

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METROPOLITAN . Star Lodge , No . 1275 . —An emergency meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at the Marquis of Granby , New-cross-road , Deptford , on Saturday , 5 th inst ., when the AV . M ., Bro . AV . Ough , P . G . P ., in usual fluent and correct manner , raised Bros . AV .. Kipps , R . F . Duff , and J . Davis to the third degree , initiated Mr . Edwin

Townsend , and passed Bros . C . Saunders and J . Fox to the second degree . It was arranged to hold the installation meeting at the lodge-house , on Friday September 1 st , and the banquet at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Business being ended the lodge was closed . There were present , besides those before named , Bros . C . J . Hogg , P . G . S ., S . W . and W . M .-elect ; H . Keeble , J . W . ; J . Smith ,

P . G . P ., I . P . M ., Treas .-, Fred . Walters , P . M ., Sec . ; H . Crabtree , J . D .. ; G . Pymm , P . M ., I . G ; G . J . Elliott , G . F . Guest , W . H . Trampleasure , J . J . Limebeer , AV . M . Bull , T . Hobson , and others . The visitors were Bros . G . Andrews ( J . D . S 71 ) , AV . Batchelor ( 117 S ) , E . Glover ( 509 ) , & c Lodge of Asaph , No . 1319 . —An emergency meeting of

this lodge was held at Freemasons Hall , on Monday last a relieve the lodge of he work at the next regular meeting , being thc installation of the AV . M .-elect , Bro . C . Coote , S . W . Present : Bros . E . S . Jones , W . M . ; C . Coote , S . W . ; J . Chamberlin , J . W . ; E . Frewin , J . D . ; W . A . Tinney , I . G . ; T . Adams , P . G . P . ; H . J . Tinney , Egerton , Compton , Easton . Weston , Reynolds , Horton , J .

Baker , jun ., Boatwright , Silberberg , Snellin ? , and Snyders . Visitor : Bro . J . Caswell , 333 , I . G . The business consisted in balloting for Mr . J . F . Hutchins for initiation , which proved unanimous ; passing Bro . Reynolds , and raising Bro . J . A . Compton . The W . M . having entrusted the chair to Bro . Coote , P . M ., and retired , Bro . Coote , in submitting that a P . AL ' s jewel

be voted to Bro . Jones , said that tt afforded him the greatest possible pleasure to be the proposer . It was a law in this lodge ( and , he thought , a every salutary one ) , that the sum swould not exceed ten guineas , as some brother Would subscribe a certain amount which others could not afford , hut at the same time from feelings of delicacy fell , they could scarcely do otherwise . He

should therefore propose that the highest amount allowed by the by-laws—namely , ten guineas—be voted to Bro . Jones for his indefatigable exertions as the first Master of this happy and prosperous lodge . —Bro . Chamberlin , J . W ., seconded the motion in a few well-chosen words , and it was carried unanimously . —It was also proposed by Bro . Coote , duly seconded , and carried unanimously , that

a testimonial , engraved on parchment , be prepared and framed to accompany the jewel , expressing the great esteem thc brethren have for their first AV . M ., from whom the idea of the Lodge of Asaph emanated . On the AA' . M . 's return to the lodge , Bro . Coote announced to him what had been proposed and carried during his

temporary absence . —Bro . Jones expressed the great pleasure it would afford him to receive this great mark of esleem . He assured the brethren that the testimonial would be more prized by him than gold or jewels , as it displayed thc feelings ofthe brethren towards him , —The lodge was then closed with solemn prayer .

PROVINCIAL . SCTTOX . —The Frederick Lodge of I ' liily , Xo . 452 . — The meeting of this lodge was held at the Station Hotel , Sutton , on Tuesday , the 1 st inst . Present : Bros . C . AV . Dommett , AV . M . ; W . C . Poole , J . AV . ; J . Robins , P . M ., Treas . ; Magnus Ohren , I . P . M ., Sec . ; \ v . S . Masterman , J . D . ; A . J . Dickenson , S . D . ; II . E . Frances , D . C . ; J . W .

Sugg , I . G . ; AV . L . AVebb , R . H . Evans , and N . E . Jennings , P . M . ' s ; F . AVilliams , AV . V . AVilson , AV . C . Holmes ; visitor , Bro . II . B . Clarke , Albion , No . 9 . It was moved hy the Secretary , and seconded by the AV . M ., that notice be sent to thc Grand Secretary and to the Prov . Grand Secretary for Surrey , that by an error of description tlie words Railway Hotel had been used in connection

with this lodge instead of "Station Hotel . " Minutes of previous meeting having been confirmed , Bro . William Virgo AA'ilson was raise . ! to the third degree . Mr . Cartwright Holmes was then initiated in a very able manner by Bro . Magnus Ohren . The Treasurer and Secretary were invested by tho AV . M . with the jewels presented to

them hy the lodge . The W . M ., m very nattering terms , thanked those officers for thc labours bestowed by them upon the lodge < htti'j-. and specially thanked Bro . Ohren for the assistance rendered to himself hy that brother in carrying out the duties of the chair . Mr . Charles Henry Edmands was proposed for initiation , after which the lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to banquet .

L ' . VERSTON . —Lodge of Furness , No . 995 . —The usual monthly communication was held on Tuesday , ut inst ., at the . Masonic Temple , Theatre-street . The lodge was opened by Bro . Thos . Dodgson , AV . M . There was a good attendance oi brethren . Three gentlemen were balloted for , thc ballot in each case being unanimously in their favour . The AV . M ., iu his usual impressive manner ,

raised Bro . Nicholson , initiated Mr . James Robinson , and passed Bro . Maud . The A \ . M . very feelingly referred to the great loss the lodge had sustained by the death of the J . ., Bio . K . James , who during the time he held the offices of Secretary and J . AA . gained for himself such a

reputation for correct working as few young Masons attain . Il was resolved unanimously lhat an illuminated letter of condolence be forwarded to the father of the deceased J . AV . —The lectures are now always given on the tracing-hoards with the most particular attention to details , and the uiii-iical arrangements of thc lodge are