Elder Brethren
Britishplural noun
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During the International Exhibition of 1862, where the machine was shown, M. Berlioz offered to dispose of the invention to the Elder Brethren of the Trinity House.
From Fragments of science, V. 1-2 by John Tyndall
In 1835 Faraday received a pension from the civil list; in 1836 he was appointed scientific adviser to the Elder Brethren of the Trinity House.
From Heroes of Science: Physicists by William Garnett
The guests were received by the Elder Brethren in the Court Room of the Corporation, a stately apartment, adorned with portraits of Royal personages and of former Masters.
From Speeches and Addresses of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales: 1863-1888 by Edward VII
He found out its use, however, when, a few weeks later, he was an invited guest to one of the annual picnics held by the "Elder Brethren."
From The New England Magazine Volume 1, No. 3, March, 1886 Bay State Monthly Volume 4, No. 3, March, 1886 by Various
Soon after the announcement of their discovery by Siemens and Wheatstone, Mr. Holmes, at the instance of the Elder Brethren of the Trinity House, endeavoured to turn this discovery to account for lighthouse purposes.
From Fragments of science, V. 1-2 by John Tyndall
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