The Masonic Mirror.

Tuesday evening last , Bro . Jloppett , the AV . JI ., presiding , supported by the whole of his officers and numerous visiting brethren . A successful ballot was taken for Jlr . Miller , Kingston ; Bros . AVhite and Hudson were passed to the second degree ; and Bro . Bull raised to the sublime degree of JI . J 1 . Six gentlemen were proposed for initiation . A very numerous gathering is expected at tho next Lodge ( Oct . 4 th ) and banquet . AVORCESTERSHIIIE .

DUDLEY . —Lodge of Perseverance ( No . 838 ) . —The annual meeting of this Lodge , and the festival of St . John tho Evangelist , took place at the Swan Hotel , Dudley , on AVednesday , the 30 th of August . Lodge AA-as opened by Bro . Horfcon , ihe AV . JI . ( Prov . G . Assist . D . C ) , assisted by his officers . The AV . JI . elect , Bro . G . B . Bradley , ivas then installed into tho chair in antient form , by Bro . AV . BristoAA-, P . JL , No . 313 , aud Prov . G . Reg . The following brethren were afterwards invested as officers : — G . H . Horton , P . M . ; J . Marsden , S . W . ; Bradley , J . W . ; J .

AVilliscroft , Treas , ; C . Russell , Sec . ; H . Foley , S . D . ; G . Pitt , J . D . ; J . Kendrick , Steward ; AA " . Harper , I . G . ; and J . Foster , Tyler . Lodge having been closed in due form and ivith solemn prayer , the brethren adjourned to celebrate the festival . The following visitors were present : —Bro . the Rev . A . G . Davies , P . JL , Nos . 730 and 819 , Prov . S . G . AV . ; Bro . JI . Dennisoii , P . JL , Nos . 313 and 730 , P . Prov . G . Reg . Bro . AV . Bristow , P . JL , No . 813 , and Prov . G . Reg . ; Bro . AA . AVigintonJ . AVNo . 819 and Prov . G . S . B . and Bros . AV . Sheppard

g , , , ; , AV . M ., No . 313 . Tho usual loyal and JIasonic toasts were duly given and honoured , and there was some good singing by Bros . Bristoii-, Kainsden , & c . Bro . the Rev . A . G . Davies , proposed tho health of the W . M . and of the Prov . G . M ., the R . AV . Bro . H . C . Vernon . He alluded to the pleasing fact of the Prov . Grand Lodge having made the Prov . G . JI . a life governor of the Girls School , by a donation of £ 50 last year , and hoped thafc the Prov . Grand Lodge would vote £ 50 at fche next meeting ( iu September ) for a similar purpose . He said tho lifo of the

, Prov . G . JL was insured by the Prov . Grand Lodge for £ 100 . Bro , Deuuison aftenvards proposed the health of Bro . Royd , the D . Prov . G . JI ., and the rest of tho officers of the Prov . G . Lodge , stating- that there was a very fair sprinkling present , viz . : Bro . Davies . the Prov . S . G . W . ; Bristol !' , Prov . G . Reg . ; AViggington , Prov . G . Sword Bearer ; and Pitt , Prov . G . Steward . Bro . AV . Sheppard , AV . JI ., of No . 313 , returned thanks on behalf of the visiting brethren . The dinner provided by Bro . Joseph Beddard , was excellent .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

PROVINCIAL CHAPTER , SOUTUAMI'TON . —LloyalGlouecsler Chapter Qso . loi ) . —A convocation ivas holden at the Freemasons' Hall , Southampton , on Thursday , September Ist , under the presidency of Comp . G . Martin , JI . E . Z ., assisted by Comps . 3 . B . Stebbing , H . ; and Bemistcr , as J . The following Companions were nominated for office during the ensuing year : —Comps . G . ilartin , 1 st Principal ; Euright , 2 nd Principal ; G . Dunlop , 3 rd

Principal ; G . AV . Clarke , Scribe E . ; AV . Gordon , Scribe N . ; George Lungley , Principal Sojourner ; George Lockyer , Janitor . Ou this occasion the Chapter was visited by Comp . Bayes , of Peterborough ; and Comp . Mtebbing proposed a vote of congratulation upon the occasion ; Comp . Bayes having been formerly an energetic member of this Chapter . Com }) . Sharpe concurred , and a suitable resolution was passed . Tho JI . E . Z . had great pleasure in convoying this unanimous expression of Iraternal regard , and hoped for future visits from the distinguished

Companion . Comp . G . AV . Clarke proposed that three guineas bo subscribed to the fund raising to commemorate the services of tho lato Comp . Ferraud ; the proposition was seconded and carried unanimously .

Scotland.

SCOTLAND .

THE DUNCAN BAN JIACINTYRE MONUMENT . ON Friday , September 2 nd , the foundation stone of a monument to the bard of Glenorchy , was laid at Dalmally iu presence of an immense - 'lasoiiic and Highland gathering , many of the members of ivhich went from Glasgow . A procession , Avhich received additions at almost cvery turii of the roadset out from Inverary iu the morningand reached

, , ¦ Dalmally at one in the afternoon . From thence it proceeded to Beacoubill , where , after all present had occupied their appropriate places , the ¦ Rev . Jlr . JIacIntyi-c offered up prayer . Bro . Colin Campbell , R . AV . Prov . Grand JIaster , proceeded with the ceremonial of laying tho foundation stono of the monument , with full JIasonic honours . Iu a glass bottle , ivhich was deposited iu a receptacle underneath the stone

, the following articles were enclosed : —A volume of Duncan Ban Maclntyre ' s poems , the Masonic Calendar and , Packet-hook for 1859 , copies of the Morning Journal , Herald , Bulletin , . Daily Mail , Perth Advertiser , the coins of the realm , and a sketch of the life of the poet , h-om which we take the following : — Duncan Ban JIacIntyre , commonly known throughout the Highlands as DomiachaBan Nan Oran , was born in Drinman-licert , Glenorchy , in the year 172-1 . His early life was spent as forester to the Duke of Argyll , and aftenvards to the Earl of Breadaldaiw , He entered the royal army ,

and was present at the battle of Falkirk , against the attempted restoration of the . ancient Stuart dynasty . Leaving the army , Duncan Ban JIac-Intyre Avent to reside in Edinburgh , where , in an humble sphere of life , he exhibited rare poetic powers . His writings reflect the feeling of the Highlanders of his OAA ' II time , and have consequently become popular as household words among the Gaelic-speaking population of the present day , and they promise to be enduring as the Gaelic language itself . t His genius developed itself iu many sweet and tender songs , as well as by

numerous poetical compositions remarkable for their fire and patriotism , as Avell as for their humour and satiric wit . His writings have clone much to perpetuate Celtic nationality , and to keep in memory the habits and customs of the ancient Highland clans , now fast disappearing in the altered circumstances of society in Great Britain . He died at Edinburgh , in 1812 , where a monument has since been erected in Greyfriar ' s churchyard to his memory . " The stonea fine block of granitehaving been duly laced hi its

, , p position , which , ifc is to be hoped , ifc will occupy for many ages . Bro . Colin Campbell congratulated the committee upon the success ivhich had attended their undertaking to perpetuate tho memory of a native bard whose simple , touching lyrics were so much appreciated by the Gaelic speaking population of the Highlands , and Avhose untaught genius did such honour to the country of his birth . Captain D . Campbell , chairman of the committee , as lord of the works , said—I congratulate my country on a demonstration , in the land of the

sensitive and conservative Gael , so auspicious to the future , for it is not until the various races of an empire like ours learn to respect one another ' s feelings and nationality that they may truly be called a united people . Duncan Ban JIacIntyre , the object of our gathering , can bear to be compared ivith the-mosfc distinguished among the Celtic or Scottish poets of his native land : but the history of Celtic poetry , like thafc of the royal dynasty of Scotland , may he- said to have been consummated at the battle of Culloden;—for the revolution , Avhich proved fatal to

both , though consummated iu the Lowlands and England long before , had not until after the battle exercised any influence on the condition of the patriarchal clans . Duncan Ban JIacIntyre fought in favour of the Hanoverian succession , but all his sympathies as a poet and a

Highlander reverted to the fallen dynasty after tho battle of Culloden , in consequence of the excesses committed by the army of the Duke of Cumberland . The oppression of his native race deeply affected the heart , of Duncan Ban ; and when he found that the rebellion , ivhich was confined to a small minority ofthe clans , was assumed to have embraced the Avhole , and that the parliament passed penal enactments , stripping the very clans who fought against the rebellion of tho national costuiuo and armshe sung of the injustice and humiliation to which his country

, was subjected iu strains exciting and affecting . He had thus endeared himself to thousands whose sympathy with the Stuart kings survived their fall—nay , even to thousands who , like himself , were opposed to their bigotry and despotism , but whose feelings led them to ascribe their errors and misfortunes to the enslaving theology iu ivhich they wei e educated , and under the fatal influence of which they were impelled . The multitude assembled on the hill , then dispersed , after having given

cheer after cheer , that made tho rugged old hills seud back such echoes through the gleu as had not disturbed its silence since the days ef ancient Highland chivalry . The picturesque procession then descended the hill , and returned to Dalmally , where they dined in the inn . Tho chair was occupied by Capt . D . Campbell , and the duties of croupier wore discharged by the Rev . John JIacIntyre of Kilmonivaig . On the conclusion of tho repast , the chairman said—Gentlemen , fill your glasses ,

and let us dedicate a bumper to her JIajesty the Queen . She is UOAV in her Highland home , and well deserves a Highland welcome . Let us drink her health wifch Celtic honours . The chairman again rose and called for another bumper to the health

of " The Prince of AVales , tho Duke of Rothesay and Lord ot the Isles . The toast ivas drunk amid great cheering . The chairman then rose to claim a flowing bumper to the toast of the evening . He said : —Gentlemen , —Although it would have been to me a labour of love to preface the next toast with some remarks , 1 feel that by not auticij Kiting the Croupier , to whom tho committee have assigned , a toast involving the matter on ivhich I would have to speak , that I am ensuring the company a high treat , Tho Croupier is the gentleman AVI IO

is best entitled to speak of Duncan Ban JIacIntyre , as he is the survivor of those AVIIO originated the movement in honour of the bard . ( Cheers ) . He is also of all men living the best qualified and most able to do josfcico both to the poet's genius and his AA'orth . I will , therefore , simply content myself ivith begging you to join with mc in dedicating a full bumper to " The immortal memory of Duncan Ban JIacIntyre , the Glenorchy Bard—the immortal Celt is entitled to be drunk AA'ith Celtic honours . " ( Immense and enthusiastic cheeringaud the toast was iven with three

, g times three ) . Collector Campbell here sang , in the Gaelic , one of Duncan Ban ' s siveetest songs , the great majority of the company taking up the chorus . The Chairman next gave "The health , of the Prov . Grand JIaster of Argyle , " which was drunk in a bumper , and with hearty Highland cordiality . Collector Campbell , who by special permission , acted as Prov . Grand

JIaster for the day , returned thanks . The Croupier proposed the "Monument Committee , coupled with the health of James Dewar , Esq ., " through Avhose united endeavours so large a measure of success had been attended in carrying out the great