Ancient And Accepted Rite.

Ancient and Accepted Rite .

Mount Calvary in the East Chapter , No . 47 . The installation meeting of this chapter vvas held in Free masons' Hall , Coleman street , Singapore , on Friday , the 15 th ult . The chapter vvas opened by the M . W . S . Bro . George Thompson . Immediately before the opening of the chapter , the Grand Marshal introduced Illustrious Bro . His Excellency Sir C . B . H . Mitchell , G . C . M . G ., District Grand Master for the Eastern Archipelago , 30 ° , and the M . W . S . welcomed His Excellency through an arch of steel . The formal business of the chapter having

been transacted , Bro . G . A . Derrick , P . M . W . S ., presented the M . W . S . elect , Bro . Dr . C . H . L . Tripp , and the M . W . S . installed his successor according to ancient custom and with his well-known fluency and exactness of working . Bro . Tripp then named the following as his officers : Bros . Derrick , P . M . W . S ., as Prelate ; J . Bromhead-Mathews as ist General ; Evan Ormiston as 2 nd General ; F . M . Elliott ( elected ) , Treas . ; A . Barker , Recorder ; E . E . Steele as Grand Marshal ; G . Thompson , P . M . W . S ., as Raphael ; and Dr . F . M . Simon as Herald . The M . W . S . proposed , and Bro . G . Thompson seconded , Illustrious Bro . Sir C . B . II . Mitchell , G . C . M . G ., 30 , as a joining

member of the chapter . The rest of the business having been transacted , the chapter vvas closed , and the members adjourned to the Singapore Club , where an excellent dinner was done justice to . The M . W . S . having duly proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , Bro . Thompson rose to propose "The Health of the M . W . S ., " alluding in felicitous terms to Bro . Tripp's connection with the chapter , and hoping the members would extend to their M . W . S . the same support and encouragement as they had given to their former M . W . S ., and so enable Bro . Tripp to continue the good work begun by his predecessors . The toast vvas feelingly honoured , and Bro . Tripp having suitably replied ,

Bro . Sohst , P . M . W . S ., proposed "The Health of their P . M . W . S ., Bro . Thompson , and of the officers of the _ chapter . " He had , unfortunately , been absent from Singapore for a considerable time , but he remembered leaving the chapter almost in ruins , and he could not but conclude , from vvhat he had seen and heard in chapter , how Bro . Thompson and his officers must have worked during his ( Bro . Sohst ' s ) absence to raise the chapter from a most deplorable condition to a healthy and flourishing state . The brethren then separated , having passed a most enjoyable evening .

Secret Monitor.

Secret Monitor .

Royal Sussex Conclave No . 10 . A meeting of the above conclave was held at the Royal Pavilion Masonic Rooms , Brighton , on the 14 th inst ., when there were present Bros . Mugliston , M . D ., S . R . ; Mitchell , A . Upton , A . F . Lamette , E . Histed , Sec ; A . Tester , Ryder-Gallard , Tickle , J . Wood , Goode , Sayers , and 1 . I . Pakes , Sec . 1 , P . G . V . Bro . J . Ryder , P . M . 2200 , was inducted by

the S . R ., assisted by Bro . Pakes . Bro . Gallard was advanced to the Second Degreeand made a Prince of the Order . A circular was read from Bro . Spratling pertinent to the Order of Secret Monitor in Great Britain . Bro . Mitchell was elected Supreme Ruler ior the ensuing year , and Bro . Lamette was re-elected Treasurer . A vote of condolence was passed to the family of the late Bro . W . E . Morrison , J . P ., of Eastbourne , who vvas an officer of the conclave , which vvas then closed .

George Andrews Conclave , No . 11 . A meeting of the above conclave was held at the White Swan Hotel , High-street , Deptford , on Thursday , the 12 th inst . The following were present : Bros . Col . Gordon , G . V . j W . J . Spratling , G . R . j J . J . Pakes , P . G . V . ; Brokenshire , P . G . C ; Stringer , Dealer , Wright , Vohmann , Fricker , Graf , Wambach , and Ball . Votes of condolence were passed with Bros . Andrews and Box . The audited

accounts were submitted and accepted . Bro . Jacob Wambach , of the Royal Oak Lodge , No . S 71 , was regularly inducted into the Order by Bro . John J . Pakes , P . G . V ., who also afterwards installed Bro . Alfred T . Dealer S . K . of the conclave . The following brethren were appointed officers for the ensuing year : Bros . W . VVright , C . ; Vohmann , G . j W . Andrews , Treas . j J . J . Pakes , Sec . j Fricker , Stwd . j R . Graf , Deacon j and WambachGuarder .

, At the subsequent banquet , in response to the toast of " The Grand . Officers , " Bro . Col . Gordon expressed the pleasure he felt in visiting a conclave in the neighbourhood where he had spent his earliest years .

Secret Monitor.

The lodge was opened , and the minutes read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation vvas then rehearsed , Bro . Cload being the candidate . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Rayner , and the lodge having been opened ii the Second and Third Degrees , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Un ' on heim * tV candidate . Bro . Smith was elected W . M . for the ensuing meeting , and appointed his ofiicers in rotation . The lodge was then closed . The next meeting vvill be held on Tuesday , January 7 th .

KENSINGTON LODGE , No . 1767 . A meeting of this lodge vvas held on Tuesdiy , the 17 th inst ., at the Town Hill Tavern , High-street , Kensington , when there were present : Bros . J . A . Batersby , W . M . j J . H . Neville , W . M . 1767 , S . W . ; A . F . Taylor , J . W . ; H . H . Williams , P . M ., & c , Dep . Preceptor ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec ; Lewis Beale , S . D . ; R . N . Larter , J . D . ; A . England , I . G . ; R . Hendy , Stwd . ; F . J . Oliver , P . M . ; W . Hillier , P . M . ; A . Williams , P . M . ; W . B . Neville , P . M . ; K . M . Ross , T . T .

Gething , Maurice Moss , A . J . Clayton , Jesse Smith , R . H . Meyer , H . J . Pearn , J . H . Hamilton , H . Tull , F . Miller , and W . K . Clapp . The lodge vvas opened in the usual form , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Smith acting as candidate . Bro . Hamilton answered the questions leading to the Second Degree ,

and retired . Bro . W . B . Neville took his place , and vvas entrusted . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . The lodge vvas then resumed to the First Degree . Bro . J . H . Neville was elected W . M . for the next meeting . Bros . Tull , Miller , and Clapp were elected joining members . A vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Battersby for his excellent working as W . M . for Ihe first tim : in any lodge of instruction . The lodge was then closed .

ROBINSON LODGE , No . 2046 . A meeting was held on Thursday , the 12 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Brewer-street , Maidstone , when there were present Bros . L . W . Stansell , W . M . ; J . Dyke , S . W . j H . A . Potvine , J . W . ; E . Gratwick , P . M ., Preceptorj S . Dyke , S . D . j F . Blake , P . M ., I . G . ; J . Gowen , Tyler , * and Wm . Beecher . The lodge vvas opened in the First Degree , and the minutes of the last meeting read

and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing , Bro . Beecher acting as candidate . Lodge vvas closed in the Second Degree , and the W . M . rose for the first time , when Bro . J . Dyke was voted to the chair for the next meeting . The W . M . rose for the second and third times , when "Hearty good wishes" were tendered by thebrethren , and the lodge was closed .

STAR CHAPTER , No . 1275 . A meeting vvas held on Friday , the 20 th inst ., at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Churchstreet , Camberwell . Present : Comps . Loader , M . E . Z . j Block , H . ; Lewis , J . ; T . Grummant , P . Z ., Preceptor ; C . H . Stone , S . E . j Bannister , S . N . j Dawson , P . S . ; Willcox , White , Salmon , and Cass .

The chapter was declared open , and the minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Willcox personating the candidate . Comp . Block . H ., was elected M . E . Z . for the next meeting . A hearty vote of thanks vvas accorded to Comp . Block , H ., for the very able manner he rehearsed the ceremony of H . for the first time . The convocation was then closed , and adjourned to Friday , January 3 rd .

Lodges And Chapters Of Instruction.

Lodges and Chapters of Instruction .

PROSPERITY LODGE , No . 05 . A meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the iSth inst ., at the Weavers ' Arms , London Wall , when there vvere present : Bros . Greig , W . M . ; Harris , S . VV . ; Wise , J . W . j Harlow , Preceptor j J . Smith , Sec . j Emden , S . D . j Robeson , J . D . j Knight , I . G . j Pepe , White , Saunion , Holliday , Wade , Drake , H . Doilcn , and Butcher . The lodge was opened in due form and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Pepe acting as candidate . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Emden acting as candidate , after which the lodge was closed .

LA TOLERANCE LODGE , No . SiSA meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , Ihe iSth inst ., at the Frascatj Restaurant , Oxford-street , W ., when there were present : Bros . Ridout , W . M . j Mason , S . W j Hill , j . W . ard Tieas . ; J . Paul , P . M ., Pieceptorj Dukes , Sec . Evenden , S . D . j Zeppenfeld , J . D . j Stuigtss , I . G . j and several others . The lodge was opened in due foim , and the inirules of the last meeting were read andconliimed . The lodge vvas opened inthelhird Drgiee , ar . d the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . The lodge vvas resumed in the Second Degree , and the 1 st and 2 nd Sections were rehearsed . 'Ihe ledge was then closed .

RANELAGH LODGE , No . S 34 . A meeting was held on Friday , the 13 th in't ., at the Six Bells Hole } , Queen-street , Hammersmith , when there were pre'ent Uros . Jessie Collings , P . M ., W . M . ; W . Hillier , P . M ., S . W . j George Read , P . G . Std . Br ., J . W . j A . Williams , P . M . I . P . M . j Thos . Jobson , Treas . ; F . Craggs , P . M ., Sec ; Joseph Cox , VV . M . SG 5 , S . D . j W . W . Williams . P . M .. I . D .: P . Lionin . LG . : Robeit Reid , Stwd . j W . J . Coplestone ,

P . M . j R . H . Williams , P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Middx . ; A . J . Clayton , VV . Herring , R . Phillips , A . C . S . Mackenzie , j . J . Lewin , H . Scharien , VV . Hinds , W . Hide , TI . Blackman , A . England , and T . T . Gething . The lodge was opened in due form , and thc minutes of the previous meeting vvere read and confirmed . ' 1 he Sections cf the Fiist Lecture vvere then worked as follows by Bros . Mackenzie , H . Scharien , VV . Hinds , R . 11 . Williams , W . H . Coplestone , VV . VV . Williams , and Robert Reid , in a very excellent manner . Bros . A . England and I . I . Gething were elected joining mcmbci * ., and thc ledge was closed .

ISLINGTON LODGE , No . 147 ' - The usual weekly nceting was held on Tuesday , the 17 th instant , at the Cock , Tavern , Highbury , when there were present : Bros . W . Rapley , W . M . jC . Smith , S . W . j J . E . Thomas , J . W . : VV . Ilanccck , P . M ., Preceptor ; C M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , and J . Duncan , P . M ., Sees . ; A . I * . Hardyment , S . D . j M . Miroy . J . D . j C . Weston , I . G . ; C . Isler , A . L . Langton , S Cload , C . 1 . Rayner , A . Oliver , P . M . j M . Tuck , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . Essex ; J . I Hoare , D . C . Kr . chie , R . P . Upton , and J . W . Clarke , P . AI .

Royal Masonic Institution For Boys.

ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

SCHOLARSHIP FUND . The following is the Third List : £ s . a , Bro . D . P . Cama , P . G . Treas ., Patron of Institution ... ... 10 10 o Bro . Lieut .-Col . Geo . Lambert , V . D ., P . G . S . B ., Patron of Institution ... 10 10 0 Bro . Frank Richardson , P . G . D ., Patron of Institution ... ... 10 10 o Bro . F . Flood , P . M . 1149 , P . P . S . G . W . Surrey ... ... 1010 o

Grand Officers Mess ( per Bro . Robert Grey ) ... ... ... 10 10 o The Percy Lodge , No . 198 ( per Bro . Cowell ) ... ... ... lo 10 o Bro . Sir John B . Monckton , P . G . W ., Vice-Patron of Institution ... 5 5 0 Bro . C . F . Marshall , S . G . D ., Patron of Institution ... ... 550 Bro . Sir Andrew Fairbairn , P . M . 255 ... ... ... 5 5 0 Bro . E . Pierpoint , P . P . G . W . West Lanes , Vice-President of Institution 550

The Grey Friars Lodge , No . noi ( per Bro . Margrett ) ... ... 550 The Dorking Lodge , No . 11 . 49 ( per Bro . Flood ) •¦• ••• 5 5 ° The Domatic Lodge , No . 177 ( per Bro . Geo . Everett ) ... ... 5 5 o The Members of the Star Lodge of Instruction ( additional ) ... " 3 3 o The Silurian Lodge , No . 49 8 ( per Bro . Coivell ) ... ... 330 The Chapter of Felicity , No . 58 ( per Comp . Sansom ) ... ... 330

Bro . W . P . Brown , P . G . Std . Br ., Vice-President of Institution ... 220 Bro . Alderman W . Hopekirk , P . G . P . ( Vice-President of Institution ) ... 220 Bro . Clement B . Broad , No . 173 ... ... ... ... 220 The Perfect Ashlar Lodge , No . il * / * 8 ( per Bro . Ebsworth ) ... ... 220 The St . Pancras Lodge , No . 2271 ( per Bro . Irvine ) ... ... 220 The Harbour of Refuge Lodge , No . 764 ( per Bro . R . Hudson ) ... 2 20

The Urban Lodge , No . 1196 ( per Bro . George E . Fairchild ) ... 220 The Royal Alfred Lodge , No . 8 77 ... ... ,,. ... 220 The York Lodge , No . 236 ... ... ... ... 220 The Cadogan Lodge , No . 162 ( collected at Banquet ) ... ... I 13 o Bro . John Lane , P . A . G . D . of C . ( Vice-President of Institution ) ... I 1 o Bro . G . Mickley , M . B ., P . P . G . W . Herts , Vice-President of Institution I I 0

Bro . J . C . Malcolm , P . P . G . R . W . Yorks , Vice-President of Institution 1 1 o Bro . S . J . Sellick , P . M . 1222 ... ... ... ... 1 1 o Bro . Jas . Bedford , P . M . 304 , P . P G . D . West Yorks ... ... li o Bro . Jas . Cookson , P . P . G . Treas . Cheshire ... ... ... 1 1 o Bro . J . B . Winterbotham , P . M . 82 , Prov . G . Sec . Gloucestershire ... i- 1 u Bro . F . H . Ebsworth , P . M ., Treas . 1178 ... ... ... 110 Bro . M . Llewellyn Evans , P . A . G . Sec . Gloucestershire ... ... 1 1 o

Bro . Thos . Cull , P . M . 1146 , Vice-President of Institution ... 1 1 o Bro . John Ellinger , P . M . ... ... ... ... 110 Bro . Thos . Salisbury , P . J . G . W . Notts ... ... ... 110 Bro . Wm . Blackburn , I . P . M . and W . M . 306 ... ... ... 1 1 » Bro . D . Wedderspoon , P . M . and Sec . 30 * 6 ... ... ... 1 1 o Bro . John Dyson , P . AI . 306 , P . P . G . D . C . West Yorkshire ... ... 110 Bro . E . St . Clair , P . G . Stwd ., Vice-Patron of Institution ... ... 110 Bro . F . B . Westlake , P . P . G . D . Devonshire , Vice-President of

Institution ... ... ... ... ... 110 Bro . A . E . Sansom , P . P . G . W . Middx . ... ... ... 1 1 o The Ferdinand de Rothschild Lodge , No . 2420 ( p ; r Bru . Jas . Stephens ) 1 1 o Tho Aldersgate Chapter , No . 1 C 57 ( per Bro . Larkin ) ... ... 110 The Hendon Lodge of Instruction ( per Bro . Scurrah ) ... ... 1 1 11 Hro . !• :. Croft Wise S . D . ( no ,. ¦„ / :

Bro . Major-General Gadsden , P . G . S . B . Thc West Lancashire * Century Lodge , No . 2349 ... ... 220 The West Lancashire Lodge , No . 1403 ... ... ... 220 Bro . Thos . Forrester , P . G . Srd . Br . ... ... ... 110