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Witness . —There is not the slightest truth in it . Ilis Lordship . —These are things the doctors are prepared to say of each other when nnc of their body is in the box . Suggestio . is of this kind rae made over ancl over again . His too bad . ( Applause in Court . ) Witness . —My reputation is well known in London .

At the conclusion of Dr . Hogg ' s evidence Mr . Seymour expressed his regret for putting ( lie qui * - ! io : i lie did , and apologised . ( Applause in Court . ) Ilis Lordship . — You have done quite right , Mr . Seymour . Wc are glad to see that the trial has resulted in the entire acquittal of Dr . Asm : MII and Mr . . \ I \ M \ x \ .

Ot'R contemporary , Xalitre , tells us thai the Chinese Government have lately heen issuing * a severe edict against the doctors , and as il may amuse sonic of our readers we reproduce it hero . " 'They give notice that it is thc duty of all p hysicians to use their knowledge for the benefit of the people when people arc sick ihcv must be ready to attend upon them whenever they arc sent for , without regarding the ho ir of the night or day or the state of

the weather . When people avc iii they long for the presence of the doctor as the grain of seed longs for the rains . Instead of doing this , however , thc phy-ician-- now think thai they possess great skill , and not only charge high fees , hul insist on being paid full hire for their chair coolies , and ihcy do not cao what becomes ol the patient --o that they gel their fees . If these were only charged to ihe wealthy , il would not so much matter ; but the poor have

lii pay them also . An evil practice , thc decree goes on , also exists by which doctors will nol visit ( heir patients before one o ' clock in the afternoon ; some will even smoke opium aud drink tea until late in the evening . 'These are abuses , the magistrates , -av , which they will on no account permit . Doctors must attend their patients a I all limes ; they must , if necessary , visit them

several times daily : 11 i *? y inu-t think more of them and less of their fees . . Notice , therefore is given loail officials and people that a physician who docs not attend when he is called must only receive hail " his fees and half his chair-hire" We give this extract because it seems to us worth ) - of preservation a" a curiosity , and becau-e it suggests such soothing rellections a ; regard ' - ihe far happier condition of things in Kngland .

Supreme Grand Chapter.

SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER .

The Oiiarterl y Convccatieii of Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Kngland wa - held on Monday evening , at Kreemasons' Hall . There were prc-cnt : —• l "\ ivl ! int (" iimp .. Samuel Ra \ wm , Past Gran J Superintendent of China , as M . ]' .. ' / .. ; loiin Anlhr . nv I'tirl .-cr . P . P . G . S .. i .. as II . ; Lieut .-Col . | ohn Creaton , IM' . '" . Soj ., Grand Tr . .-is ' , as | . ; Cl . Shjihveil 11 . Clerke , G . S . I " .. ; Montague Guest , M . l' ., S . N' . ; I ' olcit Givy , I ' . S . ; Kev . Anilim e \ V . Hall , 1 st As-. ist . int G . Sojourner ; lohn Sampson Peine , . 'nd Avi-lant G . Sojourner ; II . C . Levander , Sword

H . arcr ; Magnus Ulu . n , D . G . ; lames Gkii . her , I ' . A-s . st . ( ,. Soj . ; 1 homas Ii nn , I ' . G . Swd . Hearer ; Kev . C . W . Arnold . I " . . Wi-l . (' .. S . J . ; A . J . Dull Tiler , l ' . G . Swd . I ' . ean-r ; \ V . I- ' . NYltli-. liip . I ' . G . S . i | . ; Wi' . liclin G . m / , G . Org . ; ] . March Case , I ' . G . S ,. j . ; A . Holt Cool ; , ( . ' . A . . Mmton , (' . Assist . S . it . ; 11 . ( J . liuss , Assist . G . S . K ., I ' . G . Sid . Dearer-, \ V . II . ferryman , . ' . '/ .. i-i / *; i ' l ' idi-rick Newton , / .. 5 " . 1- I' . < * . niei -soii , | . . || S ; A . A . t ' endl-l . urv . I ' . ' / . iov ; W . II . Lee , V . ' A . 15 * 4 ; William Dodd , I ' . / . 11114 ; Neville Green , I ' . Z . 1 " .-. i ; I * . T . St . IT , ' / .. 10 . 14 ; 'I'liiiiiias Cull , J . i- . r .,: U . V .. I ' l . wi- - , I ' . Z . . ; *¦; | . )' . Cii-ar . s Z , i . -.. o ; 11 . I yon , II . i-: o ; Orlando l . ill Latreille , . i : n . ; elin 1 "iv ' m , Z . I ; . ' 0 ; and 11 . Ma-sev , I ' . Z . file , (/•> , ' . ¦ mns :. ii ) .

After the formal opening of the Chapter , the minutes ol the Ouai'tcil y Convocation oi November were read and confirmed , and the Report of the Committee of General Bttrpo- e-. a' given in ihe Fiwmnsnii ofla-1 week-, was-, on motions duly made- and seconded , taken as read , and received and ordered

lo be entered on the minute-. 'The prayers of the following petitions were also , on motions duly made and seconded , i . nanimously granted ; - - rt . I- ' nriii Comp-. William llcnrv Maybury , as '/ .. ; William Lambert , as II . ; Ch .-ol . s Mitlii .. lNY » l . h Cropper , a-. | . ; ' * in < l seven other's , for a chapter to be attached to the Goiillniin Lodgeof Australia , No . !*¦ ' •-, Goulborn , N . S . W ., to be ritlcil Ihe Gi . iillnii'ii Chapter of Australia , :. ' ... ! to meet a ' : Freemason . ' Hall , . 'joullr . ini , New South Wales .

- aid . From Comps . G , orge Septimus Phillips , as Z . ; John Collins , as II . : William Tread . lell , as | . ; and rix other ' , for a chapter to be attache . I to the Lodge of Rectitude , No . . ii- * . I ' lij-by , In I e call , d thc Chapl . r of Rectitude , and to meet at the Town I iall , Kugbv , Wavw id ; . bite . . -rd . Trom Comp-. William \ 'in .-ent , as '/ .. ¦ Henry James Johnson , as II . ; John Gilt Fisher , a- ; | . ; and seven other-, for a chapter to be attached to the Kcclcston Lodge , No . I'e ' . i , London , to be call , rl ihe Kcr lesion Chapter , ami to meet at Freemasons' I lall , i . oni ' uii .

. jlli . From tlie Piin--ip : ils and members of ihe Stanhope Chapter , No . \ 1 C 1 j , Anerley , praying for a clnrter of confirmation , the original charter being lost , (" ol . Sit \ uv . T . I . I . 11 . Ci . r . KKi ., G . S . I ' ' .., ihen said that before thc next resolution was pui li •, T , !; , jd permis-ion to say a few words . During the recent search Grand Chapter had instituted in ihe muniment-room , among various books and papers he . had come across an original document , supposed to be connected with this Grand Chapter . 'That document was no less than the

original charier of compact under which llus Grand Cltaptar was constituted , and under which they were now assembled . 'Thai charter of confirmation bore date 17 ( 17 , ; i , u ' appeared lobe the result of an Understanding thai iv ; is come to by vaiious Royal Arch Ma-onson U 12 Modern side to form thcm = elves into a body having regularly constituted government . 'They , therefore , die ., ' up lhi . ' document , which was signed bv Lord Blamey and

several other Mason ; , and under thai Grand Charter of Compact this Grand Chapter existed and worked . lie ( Colonel Shadwell II . Clerke ) therefore In-I not a moment in having the charter repaired , cleaned , and suitabl y framed and glazed , and it now hung on the loom in which Grand Chapter was assembled , and it w . ' . s well worthy of the inspection of the companions . ( J lear , hear . 1

Grand Chapter then adopted the following recommendations of ihe Committee : •—The Comciiltee aho recommend that tire rules and regulations relative to ccn ' ennryv . arranls and j . v . s .- ' s nov ,- in force in ( he L ' nitecl Grand Lodgeof Fngland he adopted by the Supreme Grand < hapt . r ; and that chapters who can prove their uninterrupted exi-t < n . e for one humLcd years be granted centenary charters , with permission to wear ft distinctive jewel of uniform design : and that the fees payable by chapters for such chart's be five fiiineas .

'the Giand Lodue having recently resolved lhat three additional oflicc-s should be created therein : lire C 01 r . n-. 1 Uee P-COIIIIIILIHI lhat , in conformity with Ibis arrangement , and ns the oiiiccs in Grand Chapter have hitherto numbered somewhat less than in Grand Lodge , foru additional ollice . . ; be now created in Grand Chapter , to be named 1 st . Assistant Grand / 'ircrtor of Ore-monies ; 2 ml . Grand Standard Hearer ; ,-jrd . Grand Standard Hearer ; 4 II 1 . Giand Standaid Bearer . Grand Chapter wa * -. then closed .

Consecration Of The Universal Chapter, No. 181.

CONSECRATION OF THE UNIVERSAL CHAPTER , No . 181 .

r . \ chapter attached to thc celebrated Universal Lodge , No . 1 S 1 , was consecrated on the 26 th ult . at Freemasons' Mall , b y Comp . 'Thomas l- ' enn , P . G . S . B ., who was assisted by Comps . Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S . K ., asll . j Rev . Ambrose W . Hall , ist G . A . S ., as J . ; Rudolph G . Glover , P . Z ., acting Scribe K . ; Robert (" rey , P . G . A . S ., as ' Director of Ceremonies ; and John Read , P . Z ., 720 , 3 s Organist . 'There were also present at the ceremony :

Comps . \ V . R . Norris , 1601 ; J . C . Parkinson , P . G . " . li . ; T . J . Han l ey , ifioi ; W . B . Roberts ; Kdwin Howard , 11 . designate ; George Powell , P . Z . 1 ) 75 ; James Kench , P . Z . 5 . ; S ; John Case , P . G . D . C ; P . H . Lawrence , late of Prince of " Wales Chapter ; John Sampson Peirce , P . Z . 2 , 2 nd A . G . S . ; C . W . Hudson , II . 150 ;; John A . Ruckcr , P . G . Soj . ; Alfred T . Layton , P . Z . 1 C 01 ; Sir Francis Burdett , G . " Sup . Middx . ; R . F . Gould , ; I " . G . A . S . ; F . A . Philbriek , O . C ., P . G . A . S . ; / Eneas J . Mclntyr ? , ( I . C , M . P ., G . R . ; C . A . Murton , P . G . A . S . ; Captain Arthur Bolt Cook " G . S . B . ; Major Penrose Dunbar , S . K . 6 X 4 ; U . Sadler , G . Janitor ; a . iil ll . Massey , ll . ' / .. Cm ( Freemason ) .

The companions assembled in the Zetland room , which was prepared for the consecration of the Vane Chapter , thai chapter meeting the same evening , having lent ihe furnituie for the occasion . Shortly after four o ' clock Comp . Fenn and the other companions opened a chapter for the purpose of consecrating the Universal .

Co . np . FF . XX addressed the companions on the object of the meeting , and stated wilh whal pleasure he was called upon lo acl when a chapter w . ' ; s formed b y such excellent Masons as thc founders of this new chapter . 'Those companions had long ago made their mark in Mascnry . They belonged to a very old and distinguished lodge , and had long regretted that

it had not a chapter connected with it . 'i ' he ) - had at length set' themselves to work in that matter and the Grand Chapter had , on thc recommendation of the Commiliee ot General Purposes , granted ihe charter for which ihey had petitioned . Tie felt assured by their emi . ience in Masonry that they would bring ihe chapter lo a successful issue , and make il one of the best oil the roll ofXiraud Chapters .

' 1 he ceremony was then proceeded with , Comp . thc Rev . AMI * ROSE MAM ., delivering the followirg oration : Companions--We are are about to add another chapter to this grand i . istitution , and it falls to my lot , in the capacity of Third Principal , lo address you upon those duties which respectivel y will rest upon the founders ; and , by way of an oration ( as at the consecration of a Craft lodge ) , to point out the responsibilities you will have to meet in the future carrying on of your work . It is well that it should

beso , because impressions are always best made when the object of them is young . And here , in thc infancy of your chapter , I approach with plca ' . ure thc task which devolves upon the representative ot that Grand High Priest who assisted Zerubbabel to erect the second temple to the I rue . and living God ino-t Hi gh , the la . k ( or rather duty ) of bidding you all hail ! and offering a few remarks to cheer and guide you in your " future course . I have not had ihe same practice in putting forward the merits of this degree as 1 hive in the Craft : I therefore undertake the ollice with a

certain amount ol dtllidencc , anti ask your clemency if I fail to enlarge upon its excellence wilh as much earnestness as it deserves ; for it is so good that it holds oul allurements in inspire the companions lo deed-, of virtue such as must command veneration throughout the world , and entitle them lo the respect o [ their fellows . It teaches you how to lind wisdom and happinc- ; it teaches you the tluties you owe to each other ; it leaches you to be true to

your iriisi . H speaks an universal language . 'The initialed , whether it be in the Craft , or whether it be in this gi "; . at Order of . the Holy Church , will find he has credentials about him that in all nations will secure him help in the hi ur of adversity . AN you well know , companion ! ,, we represent in this Degree three ( Irani ! Lodges , presided over by men of no meat , attainments , We will try and draw a lesson from what they leach , both the

lodges and the men . 'The first was called a 11 > ly Lodge , held nt Mount I lore !); on thc top of ihis mount grew fruit-trees , emblems of that plenty which 1 trust in good works may adorn your chapter . 'The three Principals were - the Iirst , " Mo-es ; " his call to work liy Jehovah , is suggestive of a call to us in our Masonic duties ; then , secondly , " Aholiab , " an architect ; and thirdly " Ijjzaleel , " who was employed with the other two in constructing

the tabernacle m tlio wilderness , he was well skilled and in earnest , and to you an emblem of zeal . 'The second lodge was called Sand Lotlge , held al Mount Moriah , a mountain consecrated to brotherly lovo . 'The thrve great men who held it were , first , " Solomon , " an emblem to us ol wi-dom ; secondly" Iliram , " King of 'T yre , who helped to rai-e God ' s temple , both with materia ! and money , and who teaches us lhat we should , at all times ,

offer unlo the Most High tlio best that we posies . ;; and thirdly "lliiim Abil , " who from his cunning workmanship and perscvcrc-nce should jndtice us to persevere in all good works . 'The third lodge , called 'The Grand or Uoyal Lodge , was held at Jerusalem , and adorned wilh the presence of our ( orrunner " Zerubbabel , " a Prince , who laid the foundations of the second 'Temple and re-lorcd God ' s worship , -encouraging us in all things necessary

to the spiritual wellare ol our companions , wherever they may be scaltered . Also ol "Ilaggai , " a mighty prcphet , who foretold the consequences ol deviating front that straight path marked out by "Joshua , " the son of Joscdech , a I ligh Pti . sl , whom I wilh lowly reverence am permitted ihis day to personate . 1 le ( wc read ) when Satan stood at his ri ght hand accusing him , was able to resist him , and his prayers brought down Jehovah , who

rebuked the Devil , and he ( led . And this last lesson to you is most powerful , for how often does not Satan stand at your right hand ' . ' Vou know it nol , companions , but he is often there wilh temptations lo lead you from the - right path ; and for true comfort know thai Me , who preserved Joshua , will keep you also if you look lo I lim alone . 'These , companions , are the lessons wc may draw from the lodges wc represent , and from the sacred character !* .

of the men who ruled them . And . now a word or two upon your immediate duties . Remember ) oii who are to fill these chairs represent all that is good and true , and yen arc lo keep your respective offices pure and unsulllicd , so that future " Zerubbabcls , " . and " 1 Iaggais , " and " Joshuas , " in the " I ' niversal Chapter " may recollect this day , and look back with respect and love on the memory of its three first Principals . From what I know of the Masonic finalities of these companions , I have no fear as to how they will

fulfil their duly , for il is foreshadowed in their earthly walks as fathers , husbands , Masons , and as men . In future years , as time wears on , the little tree planted here lo-rlay will grow ,, like the sapling oak , into a ' monarch ol the forest , bearing such fruit , I trust , that will adorn our cause and afford protection and shelter lo those who seek ils inllucnce , by deeds ol charity , love , and truth ; an ornament to the Royal Holy Arch Degree , a credit to the Universal Chapter , and a bright beacon-light to the weary and forlorn . Vou , companions , have my best and hearty wishes for