The American Knights Templar At " Alton Towers."

The company partook of champagne and other wines , ivith choice grapes , peaches , strawberries , confectionery , & c , after which Lady Shreivsbury took the arm of an American brother , the young ladies the arms of the Derbyshire brethren , and the whole then proceeded to take a private view of

the flower show , which was in a tent near the hall . This over , the Americans had luncheon in their private tent , provided by the Earl of Shrewsbury . The Derby brethren , Avith their well-known liberal manner in carrying out their arrangements , appointed Bro . Plock , of the Midland Hotel , their commisariat . They had their own private tent , in which Avas laid out a splendid champagne luncheon .

Bro . Crossley proposed the health of the Earl of Shrewsbury , to ivhich his Lordship replied . An American Brother then gave " The Countees of Shrewsbury , " which was acknoAvledged by Lord Ingestre . One of the American " Legation" then sung

"The Star Sprangled Banner , " with an additional verse composed by Bro . Walter Montgomery , specially referring to that day's proceedings . [ This will be found in another column . ] The Americans then demanded " God save the

Queen , " which was sung by Bro . Naylor , and heartily joined in . The Americans in giving cheers for the Earl and Countess of Shrewsbury , responded to the cry of " Tiger , tiger , " made by one of the brethren . The party then returned to the Hall , and Avitnessed the presentation of prizes

by Lady Shrewsbury . The Americans took their departure at five o ' clock , proceeding to Derby , for London . Whilst the party Avere iu the hall , the Earl ' s private band played a choice selection of music in the vestibule . Mr . Price , photographer , Babington Lane , Derby , photographed the Americans from the steps of the grand entrance . He subsequently photographed the Derby brethren . A vote of thanks to Bro . Plock ivas

given by the Derby brethren for the princely way in Avhieh he had catered for them , We believe eleven " specials ran to Alton that day , but the rain stopped all Out-door enjoyment . Amongst the brethren from the province of Derbyshire present Avere the following : —¦

Bros . Thos . Cox , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; H . Hillman , Prov . S . G . W . ; J . Crossley , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; Thos . Horsley , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; AV . E . Holland , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; W . Saunders , P . Prov . J . G . VV . ; H . Carson , P . Prov . J . G . W . ; F . Britton , P . Prov . J . G . W ; J . Bloor , P . Prov . G . R . ; Wm . Naylor , Prov . G . S . ; John Smith . P . Prov . S . G . D . ; C . Brentnall , jun ., Prov . J . G . D . ; Theodore Dreiv , Prov . G . O . ; J . H . Casson , ' Prov . P . G . O .: F . Champion ,

P . Piov . G . P . ; W . H . Burton , Prov . G . P . ; F . Him-, P . Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; J . AVorsnop , Prov . G . Steward ; T . L . Gentles , Prpv . G . Steward ; G . T . Wri ght , P . M . Arboretum Loclge ; J . C . Gribble , W . M . Arboretum Loclge ; Jus . Britton , W . M . St . Oswald Lodge ; G . Haslehurst , W . M . Scarsdale Loclge ; J . Varley , P . M . Mundy Grove Loclge ; R . Stevenson , W . M . Royal Alfred Lodge ; F . Plock Prov . G . Steward ; and others .

The " reception" was transmitted by cable the same afternoon to America , the representative of a NBAV York paper being present .

Entertainment To The American Knights Templar In London.

ENTERTAINMENT TO THE AMERICAN KNIGHTS TEMPLAR IN LONDON .

On the arrival of the Sir Knights in London they were entertained at a Banquet on behalf of the Grand Conclave of the Order in England by the Prov . G . Conclave of Middlesex , and the Faith and Fidelity Encampment . The Most Eminent and Supreme Grand Master

having granted his dispensation for holding the meeting , the following circular was issued : " SPECIAL NOTICE . —A Body of Knights Templar , from the Allegheny Commandery , No . 35 . H . S ., having officially announced their intention of visiting the United Kingdom in that capacity , and being now in this country , it is considered due to such distinguished visitors that suitable attention should be paid to them

It is therefore suggested that , on their arrival in London , they be invited to attend an Encampment , to be folloAved by a Banquet . The Knights , having been communicated with , Friday , the 7 th of July , has been appointed for that purpose . In order to carry out the above vieivs , an Encampment will be opened at Radley ' s Hotel , Neiv Bridge Street , Blackfriars , London , on Friday , the 7 th of July , at half-past Four o'clock . All Knights

intending to do honour to their Transalanfcic Brethren on the above occasion , are requested to fill up the enclosed form , and return it , addressed , to the Grand Director of Ceremonies , 15 , Portugal Street , Lincoln ' s Inn , London , W . C , at their earliest convenience , and not later than Thursday , the Gth proximo , to ensure adequate arrangements . It is hoped that there will be a full muster ou this auspicious occasion . —By Command , W . Tinkler , G . Y . C . "

The following circular was also issued by the Provincial Grand Conclave of Middlesex : — "The Royal , Religious , and Military Order of Knights Templar , Hospitallers of St . John of Jerusalem , Palestine , Rhodes , ancl Malta , in England and Wales , and the Dependencies of the British Croivn

. ¦ ' PROVINCE OP MIDDLESEX . —By command of tho Grand Chancellor in charge of the Province of Middlesex , lam directed to summon all Eminent Commanders , Captains commanding Columns , and all duly qualified Knights Templar in the Province , to attend a Provincial Grand Conclave , to be held at Head . Quarters , in the East , Grand Field of Encampment , at Radley's Hotel , jSTew Bridge Street , Blackfriars , on Friday , the 7 th day

of July , at the hour of half-past Four of the clock , prompt time , to assist in clivers urgent unci important business in connection with the Province . Done in the Grand Chancery of the Order , this 30 th day of June , A . D ., niclccclvvi . The Grand Master having signified his intention to attend this Provincial Grand Conclave to do honour to the Transatlantic Visitors , it is important he should be worthily and numerously supported . —W . Tinkler , Grand Vice-Chancellor . "

The Sir Knights accordingly met at Radley ' s Hotel on Friday , 7 th inst ., and at 4 . 30 the Faith and Fidelity Encampment was opened . The following officers being present : — Sir Knights the Earl of Limerick , Eminent Commander ; The Rev . C . W . Spencer Stanhope , as Prelate ; F . W . Ramsay , as

1 st Captain ; D . C . M . Go'don , as 2 nd Captain ; Sir P . Colquhoun , Chancellor ; AV . Tinkler , Registrar ; 11 . H . Thrupp , as Capt . of Lines ; J . L . Syms , 1 st Standard Bearer . The following Sir Knights were also present : AVm . Stuart , M . E . and S . G . M . ; the Rev . J . Huyshe , D . G . M . ; Earl of Limerick , Grand Prior ; Sir P . C ' olquliouii , Grand ChancellorAVTinklerGrand Vice-ChancellorJ . Lavender

; . , ; , Grand Registrar ; B . J . Leveson , Grand Provost ; F . H . Wilson lies , Second Grand Aide de Camp ; H . Dubosc , First Grand Captain of Lines ; D . G . M . Gordon , Grand Sword Bearer ; G . Harcourt , P . G . C , Surrey ; Captain N . G . Philips , P . G . C , Suffolk and Cambridge ; Colonel Goddard , Past First Grand Captain ; J , M . P . Montagu , Past First Grand Captain ; the Rev .