Rosicrucian Society Of England.

Rosicrucian Society of England .

1 VIetropol itan College . —The annual convocation vvas held on the ioth inst . at the Masonic Hall , I 6 A , Great Queen-street , W . C . R . W . Frater Dr . Wm . Wynn Westcott , M . B ., occupied the chair as M . of the T . The M . C . vvas duly formed , and the minutes confirmed . There vvere present a large number of members , among whom vve may mention the Supreme Magus , Dr . W . Robert Wood-0

man , g ° j R . VV . Fratres James Lewis Thomas , 9 j VV . J . Ferguson , S ° ; T . C . Walls , Hon . 8 ° ; S . L . MacGregor Mathers , 8 ° j H . J . Lardner , Dr . T . W . Coffin , Rev . Dr . T . W . . Lemon , Frye , Gregory , Goodchild , Prower , Gowan , Higgins , and Hay . A Past Master's jewel was unanimously voted to the retiring Master , Frater Dr . Westcott . Bros . C . Gross and C . Cooper vvere admitted to the grade of Zelator by the M . of

the T ., andthe lecture vvas delivered by VV . Frater Lardner . The resignation of R . W . Frater Eugene Thiellay was accepted with the deepest regret , the M . of the T . speaking of him as " most genial in manner , competent in his work , and regular in his attendance . " The Audit Committee produced the report and balance-sheet , vvhich showed a considerable balance in hand . The report vvas adopted .

R . W . Frater Frederick Holland , 8 ° , the lecturer appointed for the day , vvas unavoidably absent , owing to illness in his family . W . Frater Lardner vvas then elected Master for the ensuing year , and was duly installed by the Supreme Magus , vvho vvas subsequently re-elected Treasurer . The Master then appointed R . W . Frater MacGregor Mathers , 8 ° , as his deputy , and R . VV . Frater Dr . Westcott , Hon . g °

as the Secretary , and the other officers according to merit and attendance . It was announced that the S . M . had raised R . W . Frater Robert Roy to the 8 ° and membership of the High Council . The M . C . having been dissolved , the fratres assembled to banquet at the Holborn Restaurant , where the feast vvas enlivened by Rosicrucian discussion .

Order Of The Secret Monitor.

Order of the Secret Monitor .

University of London Conclave ( No . 2 ) . —An emergency meeting vvas held on Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., at the Holborn Restaurant . Present : Bros . Charles Gross , M . D ., S . R . ; W . G . Lemon , LL . B ., G . ; A . E . Sansom , M . D ., Treas . ; F . E . Lemon , M . A ., Sec . ; H . W . Kiallrnark , Stwd . ; W . 1 . Spratling , B . Sc , V . D . ; H . E . Juler , F . R . C . S ., D . Cj C Couper Cripps , M . D . j

and W . Stephens . Visitors : Bros . A . F . Lamette , C . io , - N . Brokenshire , C . 11 j and J . J . Thomas , C 5 . The following brethren were raised to the Second Degree ( Prince of the Order ) -. Bros . C . Couper Cripps and Wm . Stephens ; also by request of the S . R . of the Royal Sussex Conclave , No . 10—Bro . A . F . Lamette ; and , by request of the S . R . of the George Andrews Conclave , No . 11—Bro . N , Brockenshire .

Scotland.

Scotland .

The regular quarterly communication of the E . Grand Encampment of Knight Templars in and for the Kingdom of Scotland vvas held in the Sun Inn Hall , Kilmarnock-, on Saturday , the 2 gth ult . Ten encampments vvere represented . Owing to the unavoidable absence of the Grand Master , Sir Knight Major John Crombie , the Past Grand Master and Grand Representative presided , assisted by

Sir Knight T . Davies , Grand Marshal . The usual routine of business having been transacted , amongst other matters vvhich engaged the attention of the Grand Encampment vvas the nomination of Sir Knights T . L . Shaw , of Aberdeen , John Liddle and James M'Lay , of Glasgow , to the dignity of Knights Grand Cross , in recognition of their zeal for the Order . The Grand Encampment also

conferred honorary membership and the dignity of Knights Grand Cross on Sir Knights Dr . D . Wilson , of Boston , Massachusetts , United States of America , and F . J . VV . Crowe , Arliburton , England , in recognition of their merits as Masons and Knight Templars . After Grand Encampment vvas closed , a chapter of Knights Grand Cross vvas held , when the newly-elected Grand Crosses vvho vvere present vvere duly installed .

Ireland.

Ireland .

ENNISKILLEN . St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 891 . )—The regular monthly meeting of this successful lodge vvas held in the Town Hall , on Friday evening , the 4 th inst ., when there vvas a good average attendance of the brethren , including Bros . W . Ritchie , W . M . ; VV . Teele , J . P ., S . W . ; Joe . L . Carson , J . W . ; W . Purdon , C . E ., I . P . M . ; Geo . B .

White , l . G . ; R . J . Moore , S . D . ; Thos . Gamble , J . D . ; and VV . F . Jones , P . M ., Sec . The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes confirmed , after vvhich a brother was passed to the Degree of F . C , and another brother vvas raised to the sublime degree of M . M .

The faultless manner in vvhich Bro . Jones performed these ceremonies commended itself to every brother , and as is usual when Degrees are being conferred by him in this lodge , there were visitors from other sister lodges . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , the lodge vvas closed .

India.

India .

MASONIC ENTERTAINMENT TO H . R . H . THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT AT

BOMBAY . A farewell entertainment was given to his Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught , as District Grand Master of Bombay , on Friday , the 7 th ult ., by the

District Grand Lodge of Bombay and the private lodges working under the Grand Lodge of England . The entertainment was in the form of a conversazione , It was held at the Government Secretariat ,

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the Council Chamber and a suite of rooms adjoining having been kindly p laced at the disposal of District Grand Lodge for the purpose by his Excellency Lord Reay , the Governor . JJThe grounds of the building were brilliantly and artistically illuminated , the interior was furnished and decorated exquisitely , and illuminated vvith the electric

lig ht . In one of the rooms a phonograph was exhibited , and the company had the pleasure of hearing from that wonderful instrument , besides other sounds , a speech from the lips of Lord Harris , the Governor designate of Bombay . Refreshment buffets vvere laid in one of the halls , where all sorts of delicacies were provided .

The band of the 2 nd Gloucestershire Regiment was in attendance , and played a selection of music . A large number of guests vvere present , including Bro . Sir Henry Morland , Grand Master of all Scottish Freemasonry in India , together with his Grand Officers ; the R . W . Masters of lodges under the S . C , with their wives and daughters ; and many

other ladies and gentlemen . Brethren wore their Masonic regalia , and the lodge banners vvere displayed around the Council Hall , at one end of vvhich was a dais . The company began to arrive at 9 . 0 p . m ., and shortly after that hour the halls were crowded . At 9 . 50 p . m . a fanfare of trumpets announced the arrival of their

Royal Hig hnesses the District Grand Master and the Duchess of Connaught , attended by Bro . Col . Cavaye , Military Secretary , Bro . Col . Becher , Equerry , and Capt . Ferguson , Aide-de-Camp . The Royal party was received by Bro . Harold R . King , Deputy District Grand Master ; Sir Henry Morland , J . W . Smith , and W . H . Hussey , Past Deputy District Grand Masters , and the other District Grand

Officers . H . R . H . the Duchess was conducted to the Council Hall by Bro . Harold King . The Grand Officers formed a procession , and escorted H . R . H . the District Grand Master to the dais .

The Grand Officers and guests stood opposite to the dais while Bro . HAROLD KING read the following address : Lieutenant-General His Royal Highness Arthur William Patrick Albert , Duke of Connaught and Strathearn ,

K . G ., K . T ., K . P ., G . C . S . I ., G . CM . G ., G . CI . E ., C . B ., A . D . C ; Past Grand Warden of England ; Provincial Grand Master of Sussex ; & c , & c , & c , Right VVorshipful District Grand Master of Bombay and its Dependencies . May it please your Royal Highness ,

We , the Deputy District Grand Master and Officers of the District Grand Lodge of Bombay , under the United Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of England , on behalf of the brethren under your jurisdiction in India , beg permission to tender , for your acceptance , the expression of our sincere regret , that the time has arrived for your departure from our midst , entailing the severance of those

personal relations which have subsisted so happily between your Royal Highness and the brethren vve represent . First of the Princes of your Royal House , who have resided in and taken part in the government of this country , your Royal Highness , by becoming our District Grand Master , has shown that no rank is too exalted , and no office too high , to prevent a recognition of our brotherhood , and the

discharge of the most important duties connected vvith its government . We are fully aware that the smallest details vvhich have come before you in this capacity have received your most careful consideration . We trust that , as District Grand Master at Bombay , you have realised the accuracy of the forecast which you made on the occasion of your Royal Highness' installation ,

namely , that there is probably no more unique district than that of Bombay , comprising , as it does among its brethren , men of so many nationalities and creeds , but all imbued vvith the same true spirit of devotion to the Craft and of loyalty to our beloved Sovereign . On the same occasion , you vvere pleased to add that if during the tenure of your office , you succeeded in keeping the brethren up to the

mark , in increasing their numbers , and stimulating their enthusiasm , you would feel amply rewarded . And now that you are leaving us , vve feel assured that your Royal Highness will not consider you have laboured in vain , for not only has the former standard of Masonic work been fully maintained , but the devotion of the brethren has become strengthened by the example you have set them in aiding and encouraging every object tending to the advancement

and good of the Craft . But believe us , sir , when vve assure you that the benefits which have followed your rule will not cease with your departure . 'I he bright light vvhich has shone on Masonry in this district during the period that you have ruled over us so wisely and so well , will , vve trust , continue to shine for many years to come , to enlighten the brethren in the path of duty ; and vve doubt not but that , though separated from us , you will still continue to take an interest in our welfare and

progress . It is now nearly six and-a-half years since your Royal Highness landed in India vvith H . R . H . the Duchess of Connaught , and during half of that period you have held tbe distinguished office of Commander-in-Chief of her Majesty's Bombay forces , in the discharge of the important duties of vvhich post , no less than in your position as a

leader of society , you have won the highest respect and goodwill of all classes . And vve rejoice to think that the wide experience vvhich your Royal Highness has acquired during your command in Bengal , and afterwards in Bombay , of the many varied races of this vast continent , will , from the exalted position you hold be of signal advantage hereafter no less in the interests of the Government of the British Empire than in the interests of India .

The princely courtesy with which you have moved amongst us— "modest , kindly , all-accomplished , wise "—has won for your Royal Highness a degree of affection on the part ot those far removed from you in position , such as rarely falls to the lot of man j but widespread and general as is this feeling of affection , vve assure you that by none is your Royal Highness held in more affectionate respect and warm regard than by the Masonic Fraternity . Out of the many recollections which you will carry with

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you connected vvith your stay in this country , vve trust that those associated vvith your rule over us will be some of the pleasantest . May we , in conclusion , express to your Royal Highness our gratitude that , in spite of the numerous and important demands on your time vvhich your departure from India necessarily entails , you have afforded us this

opportunity of once more meeting you as our District Grand Master , and of endeavouring to assure you of our loyal devotion to her Majesty , to your illustrious brother the Grand Master , ancl to yourself , our appreciation of what vve owe to you in the past , and our earnest hope that you may long be spared to devote those qualities and abilities

vvhich vve have witnessed in this Presidency , to the interests of the empire and the Craft . And wishing your Royal Highness and her Royal Highness the Duchess of Connaught a prosperous voyage to England , vve subscribe ourselves your dutiful brethren in the bonds of Masonry . HAROLD R . KING ( P . G . D . ) ,

Deputy District Grand Master . VV . H . HUSSEY ( P . D . D . G . M . ) , District Grand Secretary . R . S . BROWN , President Board of General Purposes . His Royal HIGHNESS , in reply , said : Worshiprul

Grand Master of All Scottish Freemasonry in India , Deputy District Grand Master , Grand Officers , and Brethren , —I am indeed deeply sensible for the very kind and flattering words which you have read to me in the address , which I now hold in my hand . I think I need not assure the brethren whom I see around me of

the deep interest I take in the Craft . I have had many instances of experiencing the loyal support vvhich I have received from all those over whom it has been my pleasure to hold jurisdiction . It is a source of sincerest regret to myself that I am now standing here for the last time amongst you as your District Grand

Master . As I had hoped , when you first gave me the honour of appointing me the District Grand Master , vve have all worked together i . - i brotherly love , and in a manner in vvhich we wish all Masons , under whatever jurisdiction they may serve to act . I can only hope that my connection with this Grand Lodge will have

been one that may have done much to promote the interest of the Craft vvhich it has been my greatest wish to further , and in so doing to mould together the different parts of vvhich this District Grand Lodge and the lodges under its jurisdiction are maintained . We are in an exceptional position of having amongst us

men of all nationalities and all creeds , and I have ahvays felt it to be a very great privilege to be enabled in any way , however small , to help in welding those different elements together in loyalty- to our most Gracious Sovereign the Queen-Empress and in devotion to the Craft . When I go home to England it will be my great

pleasure to me to report to H . R . H . the Grand Master of all English Freemasonry how loyal you are to him and to the Grand Lodge of India , and how anxious you are to carry out the tenets of our Craft in all its sincerity and in all its strictness . I feel most deeply grateful to you for the very kind support you have

given me during the time I have been rilling the office of District Grand Master . I thank the District Grand Officers for their loyalty and assistance . I see around me men vvho have long been connected vvith the Craft , and vvho have striven in every way they could to uphold its dignity and its cause . I thank you for the

very flattering words in which you have referred to my services in this country . I think you all know it has been to me a source of the greatest pride to have been for the last few years connected vvith one of the public services which has done so much to maintain our empire in India . I can never forget the six-and-a-half

years I have served in India , and especially those last three-and-a-half years during which I have had the honour of commanding the Bombay army . I thank you also for your kindly reference to her Royal Hi ghness the Duchess , and I hope her presence here this evening will show you the interest she takes in the

work which I as a Mason have been carrying on in the Presidency . I have nothing further to add except to thank you , one and all , for your kindliness and for the good-will you have shown me ever since I have been amongst you ; and I can assure you honestl y and trul y that , although I may be far removed in England from

you , it will always be to me a source of the greatest pleasure to hear how you are getting on . I hope the Craft in the Bombay Presidency will go on increasing in numbers and in efficiency , and that you will always be true to the great tenets which vve hold so dear . The brethren then filed past , and H . R . H . graciously

bid them individually " good-bye . " About an hour more was happily spent in conversation , introductions , refreshments , and other amusements , after which their Royal Hig hnesses , having graciously expressed their pleasure at the entertainment , retired , and the company dispersed .

? BOMBAY . St . John ' s Sovereign Chapter ( No . 3 , S . C . )—The annual convocation of this chapter took place at Freemasons' Hall , Byculla , on Tuesday , the iSth February , at vvhich there vvere present 111 . Bros . Sir Henry Morland , 33 ° , Sov . G . Inspector-General for India , and Hon . Member of the Supreme Council for Scotland ;

and F . Burdett , 30 ° ; A . VV . Seabrooke , J . A . Yates , C . D . Wise , J . VV . Hepworth , F . S . Lamb , E . F . Underwood , B . Bunyer , H . Johnston , and J . H . Burrett . Visitors : 111 . Bros . H . J . Parsons , 32 ° j J . VV . Smith , 31 ; and H . W . Barrow , 30 ° ; Ex . _ ros . H . R . King , J . B . Haworth ,- F . VV . English , and J . j . Green , No . iS

( E . G . ); and 111 Bro . A . Rosenspitz , 32 ° . The minutes of the previous convocation vvere read and confirmed , and some formal business transacted . The following are the office-bearers for the ensuing year : 111 . Bros . A . W . Seabrooke , M . W . Sov . ; R . V . Reid , High Prelate ; F . Burdett , 30 ° , S . W . and Treas . j J . A .