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thren would approve of what he had done . He then proposed "The Newly-Advanced Brethren . " Bro . Meyer , in reply , said it was always a pleasure to him to be associated with old friends , and two ol those friends of his were Bros . Williams and Mildred , both of whom were excellent Alasons , whose example he was anxious to follow . If he did so he was sure the brethren would not regret having received him amongst them .

He had been deeply impressed with the ceremony , which differred from that of the Craft ; but if he compared them he was as deeply impressed with one as the other . He hoped to make progress in the Order , and some day to occupy the distinguished position of VV . M . and P . AI . Bro . Scott also replied . The VV . AL next proposed " The P . AL's , " whom he complimented on what they had done for the lodge , mentioning

specifically Bros . Collins , Alfred Williams , and Verry . Bro . Collins replied , and in feeling terms alluded to the death of Bro . Aleggy , who had been with the lodge so many years , and who , had merited the best regards of the brethren . Bro . Alfred Williams , Treasurer , also replied , and hoped the endeavours they were now making would lead to the success of the lodge , so that the balance would not only

be units . The brethren could easily conduce to the success of the lodge by recommending it to their brethren . _ The lodge really was a success ; the brethren always enjoyed themselves very much . For himself he believed in the social element as contributing to the success of Freemasonry , for , in truth , a man ' s heart was open when his stomach was full . If he found that a brother who had done good to Freemasonry had come to grief , he gave a

mite trom his pocket for his relief , and the Alark Degree was famous for the assistance it so rendered . On the General Board they took care always that no applicant went away unrelieved , and it was always done in a private way . Aloreover , they gave him such a sum as would set him up , and be of use to him ; not a mere pound or two , but £ 25 , £ 40 , or , ( . 50 to start him again , and rescue him from the position into which he had fallen . They had also

an education * fund , out of which Alark Alasons were enabled to have their children educated in their own localities . Bros . Berridge and Verry also replied . The VV . M . gave "The Installing Alaster . " Bro . Verry replied , and said he should endeavour to continue to do the installation work in a way which would meet with the approbation of the brethren . He referred

particularly to the improved balance-sheet . That evening they had taken a larger sum of money than had ever been taken at one meeting of the lodge . He felt convinced that the lodge had in it all the elements of success , as far as he could see , at the present moment . Bro . Dewar replied for "The Visitors , " and was very clad that this was the last time he should be in that

category , as he was now a member of the lodge . Bro . VV . Lake , P . Prov . G . Reg . Cornwall , also replied . Bro . Yaxley , S . W ., replied to the toast of " The Officers of the Lodge ; " after which the Tyler ' s toast was given , and the brethren separated . A most delightful evening , in which music and singing bore an important part , was spent by the brethren .

Rosicrucian Society.

Rosicrucian Society .

WIGAN . —Lancashire College . —The members of this college held their meeting at the Alasonic Hall , King-street , on Saturday , the ioth inst ., when the following officers were at their respective posts : R . W . Fratres Thomas Entwistle , Hon . IX « , Chief Adept ; G . P . Brockbank , Hon . IX ° , Suffragan ; VV . A . Byrom , V ° , Celebrant ; Fratres James Horrocks , V ° , ist Antient ; Arthur Aliddleton , V ° , 2 nd Antient ; J . H . Hoffgaard , V , 3 rd Antient ;

W . A . Byrom , IV , 4 th Antient ; A . H . Crossley , IV , Conductor of Novices ; Reginald Young , III 0 , Torch Bearer ; J . T . Richardson , II , Medallist ; and J . D . Murray , V ° , Sec . to the College . There was a good attendance of the fratres , including J . H . Jefferis , VV . J . Thomson , T . Alorris , VV . Al . VVylde , and VV . Dean . The candidates for admission into the College were Bros . Frank A . Huet , 1009 ; Joseph AL Kerr , 730 ; VV .

H . Horrocks , 1354 ; I . C . lhorburn , 447 ; R . G . Brook , 1384 . The ceremony was ably performed by V . W . Frater , VV . A . Byrom Celebrant , assisted by two officers-Prater Reginald Young acquitted himself of the pleasing duty of presenting to the R . W . Frater T nomas Entwistle , and to R . W . Frater G . P . Brockbank the jewel of the Hon . IX in the name of the College , and expressed a wish , which was heartily endorsed by all present , that they might

both be long spared to preside over the College . In responding , the R . W . Fraters both expressed their desire to further the interests of the College during their lifetime . Frater J . D . Murray , Dep . Celebrant , having served the office of Sec . for three years , was unanimously elected as

Celebrant for the ensuing year . The business of the College being concluded , the Fraters adjourned to the banqueting-room , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given . The next meeting of the College will be held at the Alasonic Hall , Alanchester , in October .

New South Wales.

New South Wales .

TRANQUILLITY LODGE , SYDNEY ( No . 'S 5 , E . C)—There was a numerously-attended meeting of the members of this lodge on the gth Alarch last , under the presidency of the W . AL , Bro . Charles Solomon . Lodge being opened in due form , and the minutes read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for two candidates and one affiliating member , which proved unanimously in favour of

their admission . One candidate being in attendance was initiated by Bro . Mitchell , P . AL , and this had peculiar significance , the coadidate being his son . Need we say the ceremony was performed eloquently and meritoriously , the charge being impressively given by the W . M , Bro . Gustavus Gabriel P . AL , in an appropriate speech , presented Bro . Mitchell , who is about to leave for England , with a beautifully inscribed address , bound in blue

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morocco , and silver lettering , illuminated on vellum . The presentation inscription was as follows : — " Lodge Tranquillity , No . 1552 , E . C . " " Alasonic Hall , York-street , Sydney , N . S . VV . " . March 9 th , 1 SS 2 . " VVorshipful Brother AL D . Mitchell , P . M ., D . G . R . Dear Sir and Wor . Brother , —On this , the eve of your

departure for Europe , we , on behalf of ourselves and the brethren of this lodge , desire to express the feelings of respect and esteem entertained towards you as one of its founders and twice its VV . AL VVe sincerely wish you a pleasant and prosperous voyage , and pray that T . G . A . O . T . U . may spare you to return in safety to your family and the many friends you are now leaving , and

remain , dear sir and worshipful brother , " Yours fraternally , "CHAS . SOLOMON ' , W . AI . "GUSTAVUS GABRIEL , P . AI " ALFRED BRICKWOOD , S . W "LEOPOLD BARNETT , J . W . "I . L . ISAACS , M . M . " F . AROXSOX , M . M . "

Bro . Alitchell in response thanked the Alaster , Officers , and brethren of the Lodge for this tribute of their esteem , believing that it was given with the best wishes and heartfelt fraternal regard for the zeal and devotion he had and hoped ever to retain for this lodge , he having been its

first master ; also for the courtesy and consideration that he had always received from its members . Although he was to leave them for a time , he hoped that with the assistance of T . G . A . O . T . U . shortly to return and mingle again with the brethren of Tranquillity Lodge .

Bro . I . L . Isaacs and Bro . R . Bretnall , were elected auditors , and propositions and other routine business being over , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment . The customary toasts , loyal and Alasonic , were drank with enthusiasm . Several musical brethren having contributed to the general harmony , the VV . M . proposed their health , for which Bro . Harper , P . AL ,

responded . The Deputy D . G . M . VV . Bro . Westcott , the D . G . Treas . W . Bro . Webster , VV . Bro . Dr . De Vine , and a number of Grand Lodge Officers and W . AI . ' s of other lodges attended as a mark of respect to Bro . Alitchell , who had always upheld the dignity of Freemasonry , and at the same time was graced by the amenities which befit a gentleman .

Bro . Alitchell was evidently affected by the friendship and brotherhood extended to him , and in the well-known words of Rip Van Winkle , wished all present , " good health , their families good health , and that they might live long and prosper , " and thus ended a most pleasing incident ( although tinged wit ' i regret ) in the history of tlie Lodge of Tranquillity .

Funeral Of The Late Bro. Francis Quin, 32°.

FUNERAL OF THE LATE BRO . FRANCIS QUIN , 32 ° .

The remains of the late Bro . Francis Quin were , on Alonday , June 19 th , interred at Alount Jerome with Masonic honours . The de-eased was organist of the Grand Rose Croix Chapter of Ireland , Past Grand Organist of the Grand Lodge , and Representative of the Grand Lodge of Alabama and Grand Lodge of Illinois , U . S . A .,

and , probably , no member of the order was better known to the brethren , or more universally and deservedly respected . Bro . Quin was a member of the musical profession , in which he held a deservedly high position . Originally initiated in 1 S 49 , he has at various times been a member of several lodges , including 9 , 14 , 50 , 137 CALL ., and at the time of his death was Secretary of the

Abereorn Lodge , No . 27 , and of the P . G . Rose Croix Chapter No . 5 . He had been the founder of the Alasonic Glee Club . His wish—expressed shortly before his deaththat he should be laid in the grave with Alasonic honours , was only conveyed to the Craft late on Saturday , but the time , though short , was amply sufficient to insure a large muster of the brethren—representative not alone of the

ancient Craft Alasonry , but of those higher orders and degrees to which the deceased had been so worthily admitted , and of which he was for many years a bright ornament . There were also present , to pay a last tribute of respect to his memory , many friends outside the order , for all who knew the late Air . Quin , loved him for his manly , straightforward , and Christian qualities . The chief

mourners were—Alessrs . Henry Quin ( brother ) , John Baker , Thomas Fry , Keith Halloives , VV . Millar . J . F . Aladden , and Dr . Cameron . When the cortege reached the cemetery , the Alasonic brethren present assumed their regalia ( jewels being craped ) , and formed in line to the right and left of the avenue from the main entrance , towards the mortuary chapel—first the Grand Officers of

the Rose Croix , and Officers of the Grand Lodge of Ireland , according to seniority ; next the members of the Prince Alasons , Chapter No . 5 ( of which the deceased was secretary ); next the officers and members of the Abereorn Lodge ( of which Air . Quin was secretary ) , and then the officers and members of other lodges . As the coffin was drawn towards the chapel , the officers of the Grand

Chapter and Grand Lodge fell into the funeral train and took their places as pall-bearers , viz : —The Hon . Judge Townsend , L . L . D . ; Robert W . Shekleton , Q . C , J . P . ; Lieutenant-Colonel A . Vesey Davoren , J . P . ; Dr . George Johnston , the Right Hon . and Most Rev . Lord Plunket , Bishop of Aleath ; Alderman George Aloyers , LL . D ., J . P . ; Harry Hodges ; Dr . John T . Banks , W . J . C . Crawley ,

LL . D . ; Samuel B . Oldham , and Archibald St . George , and about three hundred brethren . The funeral service was read by the Rev . Canon Peacocke ( of whose church at Monkstone Bro . Quinn had been Organist ) , assisted by Rev . Bro . Dr . Walsh " * and thc coffin —which was literally covered with wreaths of flowers , including a most beautiful Masonic cross , sent by the Secretary of the 31 —having been lowered into the grave , carh

brother threw the sprig of acacia which he had carried throughout on top , and The Hon . Judge TOWN-SEND , addressing those present ( with evident emotion ) , said : Brethren of the Rose Croix Degree , our obligations and our duty to the dead have brought us here to pay due respect to the memory of a man well known amongst us for his eminent professional skill , much approved for his Alasonic zeal and labour , and much respected in his social and domestic conduct . VVe have

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now discharged the last offices of brotherhood and loving kindness to one who was long united to us by very close ties , who has now passed from the labours of this life into the more immediate presence of God . ' ¦ , Now , you arc well aware that wc of the Fraternity of the Rose Croix were bound to attend his remains to their last resting-place , having received due warning to that effect . Alasonic ceremonial could not be used at all on such an occasion save at the

special desire of him whose obsequies we were called to attend . Thus , our departed friend desired to be laid in the grave as a Alason , and by our fraternal hands . But as no ceremonial has ever been ordained by due authority in our degree for such occasions in this country , I could but invite you to join me in the simple discharge of our duty as we have just done it ; and I thank you for bavin" -assisted me in it . It has been well said that all animosities and

grudges and unreconciled differences among Alasons cease at the dark river of death over which our brother has gone . If any brother here hath suffered wrong at the hands of him whose lips can no longer utter words " of regret or make atomement ; if any brother had felt towards him dislike , ill-will , or jealousy , I do by this holy symbol of the Rosy Cross adjure him , and the pale , cold lips do eloquently entreat him to forgive the wrong and to cast awav the MI

mostly for ever , that our Father who is in Heaven may forgive him his debts and trespasses , as he forgives those of his dead brother . Our brother has lived and toiled and ! passed into the light that lies beyond the darkness of death . He has done with the sorrows , disappointments , and struggles of life . If those , our once familiar companions , who he in these graves about us , should now hear the voice of our Master and theirs , and stand forth once again amongst

us , could they give us tidings more important or warnings more thrilling than was spoken eighteen centuries ago" Be ye also ready , for in such an hour as ye think ^ not the Son of Alan Cometh ? " They , our brethren , this , our brother , all shall live again . Let their good deeds be remembered , that we may imitate them . Let their faults and errors be forgiven as we would that ours should be ; for they were but men , as we are . Watch ami nrav .

Brethren , the duty we owe to the dead is performed . The grave has now closed on his earthly remains , but we continue a while in life . Depart hence , therefore , to your business and duties in life , in order and in silence , as ye came hither . I dismiss you with the solemn formula familiar to your ears , with which our chapters are closed— " Brethren and friends , peace and the blessing of Almighty God be with us . " Let us go hence .

Births, Marriages, And Deaths.

Births , Marriages , and Deaths .

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BIRTHS . BOXER . —On the iSth inst ., at Peak-hill-gardens , Sydenham , the wife of Mr . William E . Boxer , Paymaster Royal Navy , of a son . GEORGE . —On the 19 th inst ., at Downside , Stoke Bishop , the wife of Mr . William Edwards George , of a daughter . GOODWIN . —On the 19 th inst ., at the Laurels , Blakebrook ,

Kidderminster , the wife of Air J . Rowland Goodwin , of a daughter . LAWRENCE .- -On the 20 th inst ., at 21 , Phillimore-gardens , Kensington , VV ., the wife of Air . A . T . Lawrence , of a daughter . MF . SSF . NT . —On the iSth inst ., at Osborne-terrace , Newcastle-on-Tyne , the wife of Air . Phillip John Alessent , C . E ., of a daughter .

NEWLANDS . —On the iSth inst ., at 2 , Woodland ' s-terrace , Glasgow , the wife of Air . Joseph F . Newlands , of a daughter . PRESTON . —On the 19 th inst ., at Penryn , Breakspearsroad , Brockley , the wife of Air . Walter J . Preston , of a daughter . ROUTH . —On the iSth inst ., at 33 , Alarina , St . Leonard ' son-Sea , the wife of Air . A . Curtis Routh , M . R . C . S ., of a son .

SANDERS . —On the iSth inst ., at The Vicarage , Betch worth , the wife of the Rev . C . E . Sanders , of a daughter

MARRIAGES . BELCHER—WILTON- . —On the 13 th inst ., at St . Catharine's Church , Gloucester , by the Rev . H . Alilnes , assisted by the Rev . S . Coleridge , brother-in-law of the bride , William De Pipe Belcher , to Harriet Susanah , daughter of the late Air . T . W . Wilton , of Gloucester . MASON—AIARSHAI-I .. —On the iGth inst ., at the Clapham

Congregational Church , Grafton-square , Arthur William Mason , son of Air . G . H . Mason , C . C , of Fitzjohn's-avenue , N . W ., to Harriette Alarshall , daughter of Mr . J . G . Alarshall , of Clapham-park , S . W . WALD—KURTZ . —On the 17 th inst ., at St . Mark ' s Church , Regent ' s-park , N . W ., by the Rev . VV . B . Galloway , George wall , of 2 , Dale-road , Kentish Town , N . W ., to Elizabeth Ann , widow of the late Air . Charles Godfrey Kurtz , of Sydney , New South Wales .

DEATHS . BERRY . —On the 13 th inst ., at 25 , Arbour-square , Commercial-road , E ., Aliss Alary Ann Berry , the beloved sister of Bro . J . J . Berry , P . AL 554 , & c , after a long and painful illness . JARDINE . —On the 13 th inst ., at Edinburgh , Christiana Bayne , widow of Air . 'Thomas Jardine , of Beattock ,

in her 79 th year . JOYNSON . —On the iSth inst ., at Park-road , Bowdon , Cheshire , Air . Edward Joynson , J . P ., in his Soth year . LEVY . —On the iSth inst ., at 11 , Lancaster-gate , Mr . Aloses Levy , aged 6 G . PALMER , —On the 20 th inst ., at 49 , Wickham-road , Brock

ley , S . E ., Emma Eve Palmer , aged 77 . RANKING . —On the igth inst ., at Hitcham Vale , Maidenhead , Constance Maud , daughter of Mr . Harvey Ranking , aged 20 . PULLEY . —On the 18 th inst ., at Wem , Salop . Mr , William Pulley , of Lincoln's-inn , aged 55 .