Ancient And Accepted Rite.

made some observations on the state of the funds , which were inadequate to the requirements of the Chapter , and concluded his remarks by giving notice of a motion to raise the annual subscription to one guinea . The Chapter was closed in solemn form at seven o ' clock , and the brethren adjourned to

THE BASQUE' ! . Bro . Jones , M . AV . Sov ., presided , surrounded by about thirty-six brethren . On remoA'al of the cloth the M . AA . Sov . gave " The Queen , " wliich toast is always received in this degree Avith enthusiasm , her majesty ' s father the late Duke of Kent , having especially patronized the Rose Croix , and presided as the M . AA . Sov . The M . AA . Sov . in proposing " The Supreme Grand Council , " referred

to the excellent qualifications of the brethren who occupy that high office , and who , whether in Masonry or by their social position , have by their true Masonic virtues gained the esteem of all , and with the toast he coupled the name of Bro . G . B . Cole . The 111 . Bro . Cole , in responding , said however gratified he might be in thus being selected , he could not but mention , as one more fitted for the distinction , Bro . Cox , who by his devotion to the Order ancl attention to the ceremonies Avas more entitled to itbut as he had been

; named , he would in reply for the Supreme Council say they were most anxious to further the cause of the high degrees ; and with reference to what had already been done for the Chapter , the Supreme Council had lent its aid , and any further suggestions for improvements should have every consideration . The 111 . Bro . Cox proposed "The Supremo Councils of France and other countries throughout the AA'orld" and in connexion the names of

, the 111 . Bros . Perrier and Elisha Cooke . The 111 . Bro . Perrier , in acknowledging the toast , referred to tho great principles of Masonry being in France in the hands of one most capable of protecting and preserving them—the Prince Murat . In Ireland , tho devotion of the Duke of Leinster was well knoAvn . Bro . Cooke , in response for the Masonic body in the United States , and for the complimentary Avay in which his name had been associated

with the toast , regretted he had not words to express His feelings for the honour he had received . He felt it more especially as he had never before had opportunity of witnessing the ceremonial so fully carried out us on that occasion . He was most grateful for tbe kind reception he had met in England , as everywhere the right band of fellowship had been given to him . The M . AV . Sov . next " The Sublime Princes of the Roval Secret

gave of the 32 ° " and with it connected the name of the III . Bro . Hyde Clarke , to whose care and knowledge they were indebted for the perfection with which the ritual had been carried out that day . The 111 . Bro . Hyde Clarke , after acknowledging the complimentary 7

remarks of the M . \ A . Sov ., said that the Supremo Council having committed to him the conduct of the ceremonies , he Avas pleased to find his labours acknowledged . Tbe Supreme Council had aided his efforts , which were directed to attaining his desire of making the Metropolitan the model Rose Croix Chapter ; he referred to the active aid of Bro . Cox who , as one of the Council , had greatly assisted him . He thought they might say that day they had been enabled to have the rite celebrated with greater approach to perfectionand although not perfect

, , yet that something had been done . Bro . Clarke then alluded to his being about to leave England for a couple of years , and on his return he hoped , after the beginning of improvement , he should receive a satisfactory reply , to a question , \ A hat have you clone ? lie next addressed himself to the brethren who had that clay been admitted to the rite , and assured them that they had not witnessed an idle ceremony , but a most sublime allegory , and informed them that never since the days of Bro . Preston had this

degree been so Avell carried out . Ere he concluded he wished to remind them that one duty ought never to be omitted—the collection of alms—the sacred calls of charity in every Masonic assembly should always be remembered . Obtaining permission to offer a toast , he proposed " The M . AA . Sov ., who then presided over them ; " he referred to Bro . Jones' high attainments as a Mason in every degree , and especially to the dignified manner in which he had conducted the business

; the high rank he had arrived at was the acknowledgment of bis efficiency . The 111 . Bro . Jones , in a brief reply , acknowledged the toast . The III . Bro . Capt . Bowyer proposed the next toast , which Avas "The M . AV . Sovs . of other Rose Croix Chapters , " and in connecting with it the name of Bro . Hyde Pullen , he referred to the high Masonic attainments of that worthy brother , ancl his successful establishment of the

Veetis Chapter . The 111 . Bro . Hyde Pullen , in responding , regretted his want of language sufficiently eloquent to do justice to his feelings , in being thus particularly alluded to . He referred to his being fortunately Sovereign of the Chapter in the Isle of Wight , in the immediate neighbourhood of the residence of the Sovereign of the Order , with whose friendship he was honouredand bwhose instruction he favouredHe

, y was . was sure , had Dr . Leeson been present and witnessed the ceremonial , he Avould have been most gratified . The M . AV . Sov . next noticed the presence of another 111 . Bro . of the 32 ° , Bro . Spiers , whose long attachment to Masonry and efficient services , especially as D . Prov . Grand Master of the province of Oxford , were knoAvn throughout the Avorld .

Ancient And Accepted Rite.

The 111 . Bro . Spiers , in responding , said he could not but feel gratified in his being so noticed . Ho regretted that circumstances over which he had no control had prevented his attendance at the Metropolitan Chapter ; he had been many years a member , but his province made many claims on his time . To "The Visitors , " Bro . AA illiam Smith , of the Invicta Chapter , replied . The M . AA . Sov . then govo " The health of those brethren who had

been admitted to the degree that day , " exhorting them to bear in mind the impressive allegorical lessons , and inculcate the virtues of faith , hope , and charity . AA ith the toast he named Bro . Charles Beaumont , who in a few words tendered his grateful thanks for admission into the illustrious Order . The M . AA . Sov . then called attention to the claims of one to whom tho Chapter was indebted for the care and judicious disbursement of its funds—the 111 . Bro . Dr . Gooldenwhoas their Treasurerwas entitled

, , , to their warmest thanks . To this the 111 . Bro . Goolden replied , and referred to Avhat had been done for the improvement of the Chapter , and also to certain requirements . The M . AV . SoA' . then , in aeknoAvledgment of the services rendered by the Officers of the Chapter , referred to their several merits , and as his first General had left , he noticed the second Officer , and in Bro . Dr . Keddel they had a most efficient Mason , ancl Avho had that day been

admitted to tbe 31 ° . Bro . Keddel replied , aud referred to the fact of himself , a country Mason , having attained the high rank he held , as a proof of industry obtaining its reward . The SLAV . Sov . said that ere they separated he desired to acknowledge the service rendered by the 111 . Bro . Cliavlea Horsley in his admirable conduct of the musical arrangements , and also to tender the thanks of the Chapter to tho brethren whose vocal aid had so well assisted him , Bros . Fielding , Lockey , aud Winn , which Bro . Horsley acknowledged . The final toast , " To all poor and distressed Masons , " concluded a most satisfactory meeting .

Scotland.

SCOTLAND .

GLASGOAV . TESTIMONIAL TO BllO . DONALD CAMPBELL . ON Thursday , July 7 th , a number of the friends of Bro . Campbell , Treas . of the Celtic Society , mot in the Restaurant Royal , Bank-place , Glasgow , for the purpose of presenting him with a full length portrait of himself , the work of Mr . Dowar , a local artist . AA ' m . Campbell , Esq ., of

Tillicchewan , late president of tho Celtic Society , occupied the chair . The chairman gave the health of iho guest , Bro . D . Campbell , and in doing so alluded to his services in connection with the society , in which they felt an interest , and to his industry ancl unwearied labours on its behalf . Bro . Campbell in reply , said—Words arc inadequate to express my feelings , not only , sir , from the kindly tone of language with which you have declared yourself , and the too flattering eulogium which you have passed upon me , but also the hearty response Avith which your

sentiments were greeted , I say I am unable to find words to convey to you how much you have honoured mc by this great , this invaluable testimony of your esteem and regard , a testimonial wliich I shall always feel a pride in having in my possession , as an evidence of the many warm and kind friends with whom 1 have had the pleasure of associating in matters connected with the GlasgoAV Celtic Society . AVhcn the suggestion was first made of having a society in connection with the city of Glasgow , I at once , and most willingly , contributed iny mite towards its formation , intending then to remain a private member , and leave to those more qualified the duty ancl responsibility of managing its affairs ; but when

at tbe urgent request of some of the leading provisional executive I was induced to permit myself to be nominated as your Treasurer , it was in the belief that the duties Avould be slight , for certainly I had no idea that , in the short space of time that has elapsed since its formation , it AvouM turn out the gigantic machine which it has proved itself to be , but having accepted tbe office I resolved that nothing would be wanting on my part to discharge the duties incumbent upon me as Treasurer , ancl if I have failed in any part thereof you must believe me sincere

when I say that , if failure there be , it has been from want of ability , not want of will . I entertain , perhaps , too strong an opinion of what is due by tiiosc who accept of office , for I have always considered the acceptance as equal to a pledge of faithfully discharging the duties connected theroAvith , and whatever is to be done , ought , if it be Avithin the reach of human nature , to be well done . 1 do most fervently trust that the beginning which the society has made , and the advantages Avhich have already accrued from it , are but an earnest , a prelude to still greater

advancements , ancl that ere long , combined with the energy , perseverance , and industry of its executors , and supported by the influence and encouragements of its members it will continue to-prosper , and attain such a pinnacle as could not have been dreamed of by even its most sanguine projectors . I have been led away , with my anxiety for the society , from the subject which has brought us here this evening , and believe me that J do most gratefully thank you for this renewed expression of your friendship , and to assure one and all of the subscribers that this testimonial is one Avhich I shall faithfully treasure as a lusting memorial of my