Knights Templar.

Uvedale Corbett Singleton , of the Victoria , Hong Kong ; Sir Knight Charles Truscott , of the Restormei Encampment ; Sir Rnight Dr . Tulloch , of the Observance Encampment ; Sir Knight John Way , of tbe Rougemont Encampment ; Sir Knight Joseph Woodcock , of the St . Salem Encampment ; Sir Knight Charles H . Waters , of the Grove Encampment . When all the Knights had taken the obligation , the

Grand Prior lucidly explained to them the history of the Order , the meaning , names , and offices of the different officers engaged in the ceremonial , and also the meaning of the emblems embroidered on the table-covers , and the letters , figures , ancl words upon each of the banners . The neAvly in stalled Knights then assumed their stalls , the Heralds properly proclaimed themthe

Aide-de-, Camps advanced , removed the chair upon Avhich the Grand Prior had been sitting , he resumed his stall , and the Grand Master Avas thus at tho head of the Priory . The Grand Master then in ample form opened the Grand Priory of the Order of Malta . The Grand Chancellor then read the report of the Committee .

It Avas moA'ed by the Grand Prior , and seconded by the Prov . Givind Commander for Surrey , that the report be received , adopted , and entered on the minutes . It was then moved by the Prov . Grand Commander for CornAvall , aud seconded by Sir Knight Law , Past Grand Chancellor , and resolved unanimously—That the that the thanks of the Grand Priory be given to those

officers Avho had officiated at the priory which Avas just closed , and especially to the Grand Prior , for the able manner in which he had performed his duties . The Grand Master then closed the Grand Priory in full , ample , and solemn form . The Grand Prelate then advanced to the centre of the hall , and received the obligations of tho 13 Grand

Officers in a very effective manner . The Grand Master , duly marshalled and attended by the Grand Officers , left the hall under the arch of steel . The Grand Master subsequently presided at a banquet , at which about 4-0 knights ivere present , to which banquet , given at the Inns of Court Hotel , Ave referred in appropriate terms in our last issue .

Knights Of The Red Cross Of Constantine.

KNIGHTS OF THE RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE .

PncESix CONCLAVE ( So . 5 ) . —A special assembly of Knights Avas held at the George hotel , Aldermanbury , on the 17 th inst ., under the authority of the M . E . Sir Knight F . M . Williams , M . P ., Inspector General for Cornwall , for the purpose of installing brethren as founders of the above new conclave at Truro . The conclave was opened by Sir Knight R . W . Little , G . R ., assisted by Sir Knights G . Powell , M . P . S . Premier Conclave ; Captain J . W . C . Whitbread , Inspector General for Suffolk

-. W . Tweedy , M . P . S . nominate "So . o ; J . Brett , P . S . j ^ o 2 ; A . A . Pendlebury , S . G . ] So . 2 ; A . W . Turner , G . S . B ., M . P . S . No . 2 ; Bros . Captain Harby Barber , J . W ., Marquis of Dalhousie Loclge ( No . 1159 ); ancl Charles Hosgood , P . M ., Lion and Lamb Lodge ( So . 192 ) , were then installed as Knights of the Order . Sir Knight Barber was consecrated as V . E . of the new Conclave . The dignity of K . I-I . S . v * as then conferred upon Sir Knights Powell , Tweedy , Whitbread , Brett , Barber , and Hosgood , after which the conclave was closed .

Public Amusements.

PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS .

HERR CARL HAUSE'S CONCERT . On Thursday , the 19 th inst ., Herr Hause was honoured with a select audience at the second of his series of concerts Hanover "Rooms . The professor on the occasion Avith quintette accompaniment , Chopin ' s concerto in E

first movement , allegro maestoso , with the most perfect J >

Public Amusements.

He was most ably supported by the correct and skilful playing of Messrs . Burnett , Wells , Hause , Aylenard , and White . The interest of the concert was greatly enhanced by the chaste and perfect singing of Weber's scena ( piano , piano ) "Der Frieschutz , " by the Signorina Luigia Leale , who was justly honoured Avith an enthusiastic encore , Avhich , however , owing to the length of the piece , was not acceded to . Apropos of this gifted young artiste , whom Ave most cordially Avelcome to our musical

circles , from the deep conviction that the compass of her rich voice and distinct articulation shadows out a future brilliant position in the profession she lias chosen . Miss Fanny Armytage sang with charming effect a ballad , with piano and violin obligate , one of Herr Hause's compositions . Miss Anna Jewell fully entitled herself to similar praise for her chaste delivery of "Se \ dolce incanto . " * Sormust we omit to speak most favourably of Miss Ellice JeAvell's execution of Herr Hause ' s

"Melodius Valse . " Owing to the indisposition of Mr . C . Stanton the audience Avas deprived of his services in one or two pieces ; but in his accompaniment of Signorina Leale ancl Mr . J . B . Welch in Verdi's terzetta , from " Ernani , " he sang with excellent effect . Herr Hause may fairly be congratulated on the success attending his praiseworthy endeavours to furnish the musical public with the gems of the most eminent composers , and his own accomplished productions .

Metropolitan Lodge Meetings, Etc., For

METROPOLITAN LODGE MEETINGS , ETC ., FOR

THE WEEK ENDING JANUAEY 4 TH , 1868 MONDAY , December 30 th . —Pythagorean Lodge , 79 , Lecture Hall , Eoyal Hill , Greenwich . British Oak Lodge , 831 , Bank of Friendship Tavern , Bancroft-place , Mile End . WEDNESDAY , January 1 st , 1868 . —Stability Lodge , 217 ,

George Hotel , Aldermanbury . Prince Frederick William Chapter , 753 , the Knights of St . John ' s Hotel , Queen'sterrace , St . John ' s-Avood . TIITJKSDAY , January 2 nd . —Strong Man Lodge , 45 , Freemasons' Hall . Good Eeport Lodge , 136 , Eadley ' s Hotel , Bridge-street , Blackfriars . St . AndreAv's Lodge , 231 , Freemasons' Hall . Yarborough Lodge , 554 , Green

Dragon , Stepney . Excelsior Lodge , 1 , 155 , Sydney Arms , Lewisham-road . Perfect Ashlar Lodge , 1 , 178 , Gregorian Arms , Bermondsey-road . Crystal Palace Chapter , 742 , Crystal Palace , S ydenham . FitrnAV , January 3 rd . —Florence Nightingale Lodge , 706 , Masonic Hall , "William-street , Woolwich . Hornsey Lodge 890 Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street . Fidelity

, , Chapter , 3 , London Tavern , Bishopsgate-stereet . SATURDAY , January 4 th .--- General Committee Boys ' School , at Freemasons' Hall , at 4 . Leigh Lodge , 957 , Freemasons' Hall .

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To Correspondents.

TO CORRESPONDENTS .

A . W . —Your communication has been received , ancl shall be duly inserted in our next . SCOTTISH MASOX . —We have received the report of the installation of the R . W . Bro . Captain Speirs , M . P ., from the office of the FIIEE 3 IASOXS' MAGAZINE in Scotland , ancl regret we cannot find space for the same in this issue . It will apoear in our next .

T . C . —We have several reports of lodge meetings standingover until our next , yours amongst the number . Accept our thanks for forwarding the report . B . BEOS . —Your printed report to hand . We will give it an early insertion .

C . P . C . —We will write you fully next Aveek upon your several communications . Many thanks for your continued support . the W . M . of tbe circumstance ; he has authority ' decision upon that particular point . Doneaster— We are unable to insert your report this will endeavour to do so in the next issue . L