Ancient And Accepted Rite.

'Vignc and H . A . Bowyer , 3 ; l ; Bros . Dr . AA . Jones , Dr . Gooldcn , Hyde Pullcii , Sir D . Barclay , Bart ., ancl Hyde Clarke , 32 ° ; Bros . Harcourt , Dr . Hinxman , Major H . Clerk , ancl R . Spencer , 30 ° ; Bros . AV . Ranger , M . Caution , J . How , Lieut . Alder / sou , J . A . Edwards , H . J . Bombard , & c . The Chapter was opened , and Bras . J . Stewart , Tullock , Arthur Tytou Blakiston , and George Malcolm were balloted for , aud , presenting themselves , were installed into the Order . The minutes of the preceding Chapter , which were read and confirmed , announced the election of Bro . 7 7

Dr . Jones , as M . AA . Sov ., and Bro . D . Gooldeu , as Treasurer . The M . AA . Sov . elect was then presented by Bro . Hyde Pullen , M . AA . Sov . of the Veotis Chapter , for installation , and duly installed iu tho chair by the 111 . Bro . G . BeauchampCole . The M . AV . Sov . then appointed Bro . Dr . George Harcourt , 1 st Gen . ; Bro . J . S . lieddell , 2 nd Gen . ; Bro . M . Cantlon , Grand Marshal ; Bro . AA . Ranger , Raphael ; Bro . Dr . B . A . Kent , Secretary ; Bro . R . Spencer , Capt . of Guard . Pro . Jones proposed that Bros . Hyde Clarke and AA . J . Bernhard be joining members of the Chapterand

, they wero unanimously approved on the ballot . Tho Treasurer ' s report having been read , Dr . Gooklen called the attention of the Chapter to the state of its fevauces , and suggested that as now there was a balance of j ; 50 iu baud , it was advisable to improve the paraphernalia , and that by more perfect musical arrangements , the ceremonials might have additional dignity ; and as there were now Brethren among them who were acquainted with the custom in Paris , this metropolitan Chapter might be rendered equal in the grandeur of its proceedings . Bro .

Cole suggested a committee bo formed ,, aud after a little discussion it was resolved that the committee consist of the M . AV . Sov ., the Treasurer , Bro . Colo , Bro . Sir D . Barclay , Bro . J . A . D . Cox , and Bro . Hyde Clarke . The Chapter was then closed in ample form , and several of the Brethren assembled at the banquet , 111 . Bro . AVm . Jones , M . D ., the M . AV . Sovereign , presiding , 111 . Bro , George Harcourt , M . B ., as 1 st Geu ,, occupying the other end . The cloth being removed , the M . AV . Sov ., having first called on the Brethren to honour the toast of ' - 'The Queen , " said it was at all times pleasing to Masons to be under tho sway of those who carry into

private life the principles that govern our institution . The Brethren of tho Ancient and Accepted Rite hacl the happiness of being presided over by one who , besides this was most active and energetic in the cause of the institution—whose station was also adorned by his extensive learning ; in Bro . Dr . Leeson , the M . P . Sov . of the Order , who had by his profound knowledge brought this beautiful rite to its present state of perfection . As tho M . P . Sov . was unable to be present , he united with his name the members of the council who were there , the III . Bros . Bowyer and Cole . The Illustrious Bro . Bowyerin

acknowledgmentcon-, , gratulated the Sov . Princes then assembled , on the great increase iu the degree during the past year , eighty-five new members having been admitted ; and the diffusion of the degree was still extending . The 111 . Bro . G . Beauchamp Cole rose and said the Knights were all aware that he had that day vacated the chair , having placed in it his successor , who hacl for two years faithfully fulfilled the duties of 1 st Gen . In the various degrees of Masonry , their M . AV . Sov . hacl discharged every duty in the same satisfactory manner . So well known and esteemed was he in

private life , and so honourable in his Masonic career , that he ( Bro . Cole ) was sure all would join in hailing the accession of Bro . Dr . Jones to the chair of the Metropolitan Chapter . The M . AV . Sov ., having acknowledged the kind reception of his name , said he hoped they would bear in mind he had succeeded one whose attainments few could expect to equal ; but he assured them that no efforts should be wanting ou his part to contribute to the prosperity of the Chapter or the happiness of" its members . He called attention to the fact

that his predecessor who , in addition to his other attainments , was the first who brought the workhig of the Chapter to its perfect practice ; to a good headpiece , Bro . Cole hacl added industry and energy , ancl hence he was entitled to their united thanks ( cheers ) . The 111 . Bro . G . B . Colo said , difficult as it was for any one to speak of himself , he could not but say , few things could have afforded him such pleasure as _ the way in which their M . AA . Sov . had introduced his name , with the addition of its reception by them all . The principle acknowledged iu England was , that when a man did his duty he was received ancl accredited according to his deserts ; and hence , as he hacl sedulously endeavoured to do his duty faithfully , he was not