Freemasonry: its outward and visible signs

LIBEL ON THE S.R.I.A. Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia, or the Rosicrucian Society in England

This text comes from George Oliver's "Book of the Lodge," published in 1879 by Spencer's at 23a Great Queen Street. There is a supplement to the book consisting of 106 pages plus a 12 page introduction. This supplement is titled "Freemasonry, its Outward and Visible Signs, A Description of the Jewels, Clothing and Furniture for All Degrees etc."

" THE ROSICRUCIAN SOCIETY

A faint, blue circular library or society stamp is located on the left side of the page. Most of the text is impossible to read.

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Consists of 9 degrees, the 9th being that of the Chief or Supreme Magus the highest ranking officer in the society. The author, who owns valuable Rosicrucian books and manuscripts, joined this attractively named Society under a leader who was a true enthusiast, and likely the only one among them. In London, he was appointed to the 8th Degree, but he discovered that no Ritual prescribed formal ceremony had been created beyond the initial ceremony of joining.
The secret plotters of this mysterious association are supposed to be busy with the difficult study of hermetic sciences western esoteric and alchemical traditions and forbidden arts. However, they may actually be ADEPTS highly skilled experts at finding the ELIXIR OF LIFE a mythical potion for eternal youth within restaurant menus. They seem to make great discoveries specifically under the corks of HEIDSECK, ROEDERER, and POMMERY-GRENO brands of expensive French champagne. In some ways, their activities may copy their predecessors from the Middle Ages, as they are a mystery as deep and confusing to the world as they are to themselves. They have nothing related to the Rosicrucians except for the name.

The Medal, made of enamel and silver-gilt, costs 15 shillings, or
plain gilt....£0 12 6"

I wonder if A.E. Waite was responsible for this? J.R.R. A.E. Waite was a famous occultist and prolific writer on secret societies.