The Masonic Mirror.

At tlie conclusion of . the dinner , the 5 I . AA . Grand Alaster AA'as loudly cheered on rising to propose " The health of her Afajesty the Gncen , " which was drunk with much enthusiasm . Thc toasts that folloived were ' ¦ ' The Prince Consort and the Royal Family , " and " Tho Army and Navy . " The AI . AV . Grand Master said that although we have not gallantry enough to admit tho ladies to the secrets of our Order , yet they are aliA-ays cherished in the true Alason ' s

heart , and are ever AA'elcome to our festive board , and called on the brethren to drink a bumper to " Tlie Ladies , " ivhich was done in tho warmest manner , folloAA-eel by the old song , " To all good lasses , fill your classes , " & c ., and the ladies withdrew amidst enthusiastic cheers . The toasts which followed were , " The Earl of Zetland , AI . AV . G . AL , " ' - 'Lord Panmure , R . AV . D . G . M ., " "Bro . Alarwood , R . AV . D , Prov . G . AL , " and the " Provincial Grancl Ofiicers , present and past . " The AI . AA . Grand Alaster next gave the health of Bro . Elisha D . Cookea

, distinguished brother from across the water , Avho he did not Avish to go away without showing him proper respect . Tho health of Bro . Cooke , of Kentucky , was then drunk with the honours , and responded to by Bro . Cooke . Tho healths of the " Visiting Brethren , " Bro . Williamson , of Oxfordshire , and Bro . Davis , of Durham and Northumberland , was respondeel to by Bro . E . D . Davis , who , in the course of his remarks said that allusion had been made to the unwarranted attack upon the AI . AV .

Grand Alaster , by a publication called the Masonic Observer ; as for himself , he did not think it a matter to be much deplored , for as pure gold only received its due appreciation when contrasted with other metals , i ><> , if Lord Zetland hael never mcit ivith any of these attacks AVO should perhaps never have known how highly the Craft esteemed his real worth . The toasts of the various ' Lodges in tho Province , " responded to by the AV . M . of the Hnmber Lodge , aud that to " All poor and distressed Afasons , " brought this festival to a close at au advanced hour of the evening .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

METROPOLITAN . THISTLE LODGE ( SO . 3 , under- charter from the Grand Lodge of Alark Musters of England and Wales . )—This Lodge commenced its autumnal sessions on Friday ' eveniniy , October 7 th , at Dick's Hotel , Fleet-street . Bro . Catteral occupied the chair with his usual ability as a Alaster , anel with that tact as a chairman which ho always evinces in any assembly aver v / hich he presides . The principal business of the evening was the

election of a Alaster ; the choice of the brethren conferring that dignity upon Bro . Figg , whose amiable anel gentlemanlike bearing , and skill as a Mark Allison , ensure the good order anel good working of tho Lodge for the ensuing' official year . Bros . Capt . Hamilton , Dr . Nolan , aucl Smith , ( editor of the Artisan ) , were appointed as an audit committee . Tho ' . 'fairs of the Lodge are prosperous , but much will depend as to its future progress upon the appointment as officers by the incoming Master , of men of ability and regularity of attendance .

PROVINCIAL . STOXKIIOUSE . —Lodge of Sincerity ( No . 35 ) . —On Alonday , the 2 ilth September , 1859 , this neiv Alark Master ' s Lodgo was opened in St . seurge ' s Hall , Stonehouse , Plymouth , under a warrant from the Grand Mark Loelge of England aucl Wales ; on which occasion several Alark hretlireu ivere elected joining members , and four candidates ivere duly

Iwlloted for and advanced to the degree . The ceremony was performed remarkably well by tho AV . AI ., Bro . Hunt , agreeably to the ritual furnished hy the Alark Grancl Lodge . Some old brethren of the Alark complain 't the modifications Avhich have been introduced ; one correspondent compares the ceremony , as performed on the evening of the 20 th , to tho 1 'lay of Hamlet with tho character of Hamlet omitted . Tiie Lodge liaving been closed in form , the brethren subsequently adjourned to dinner , and after tho usual Alasonic toasts ivere given and responded to , success aud prosperity to the Alark Lodge of Sincerity was drunk with iluo Alasonic honours , and responded to most enthusiastically .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

INSTRUCTION . MOUNT SIXAI CriAl'lEP . ( No . 49 ) . —Tins Chapter of Instruction continues to hold its Aveekly meetings at tho Red Horse Tavern , Old ¦"' lid-street . At our visit on Saturday evening last , Ave observed thc very o ' 'eat progress made by many of the Companions in Avorking tlie ceremony of exaltation . The offices for thc evening ivcro filled as follows—¦ ^"'« p . Kirby , Z . ; Collard , H . ; AVoodstock , J . ; Taylor , P . S . ; Queeley , ¦ It has

" seldom fallen to our lot to ivitness such correct working , anel ¦ e urgentl y recommend Royal Arch Allisons anxious to improve in this halted degree to attend this excellent Chapter of Instruction . _ , PROVINCIAL . ^ OUTIUJIPTON . —Royal Gloucester Chapter ( No . 152 ) . —A convocation ' 'Widen ou Thursday , October Oth , Comps . Martin , ALE . Z . ; Bromley ,

Royal Arch.

H . ; Hooper , J . ; G . W . Clarke , Scribe E . ; Kent , Scribe N . ; Booth , Principal Soj . ; King , P . Z . ; Clark , P . Z . ; Stebbing , P . Z . ; Bemister Page , P . Z . ; and several others , boing present . Tho minutes of the former convocation AA-ere confirmed , and the several officers elected for tho ensuing year . Bros . Col . Browne , Capt . Oldfield , and Lieut . Osborne wore exalted to the supreme degree , Comp . J . R . Stebbing assisting in tlie ceremony . The lectures were beautifully delivered by Comps . Stebbing and Bomister . The Companions afterwards partook of the banquet , and an interchange of fraternal expression and good feelingclosed a happy evening .

_ NOBWIOII . —Perseverance Chapter ( No . 258 ) . —The quarterly convocation was holden at the Rampant Horse Hotel , on the 14 th ultimo , and ivas opened by Comps . AV . AVicks , M . E . Z . ; J . N . DaAvbarn , H . ; and E . Hyams , J . ; Comp . Rev . S . Titloiv officiated as E . The business consisted in exalting Bros . Colsey , Collinson , and AVarnes . Comp . H . I . Mason , as P . S ., ivas highly efficient in tlie duties ivhich appertain to his very important office . The Chapter being closeel , the Companions proceeded to refreshment ^ and passeel the remainder of the evening in a most agreeable manner .

SOUTHAMPTON . —Chapter of Concord ( No . 555 ) . —Tiiis Chapter met at the Freemason ' s Hall , Southampton , on AA ' ednesday , October oth , Comp . II . Abraham presided as AI . E . Z ., assisted by Comps . Bemister , 2 nd Principal , and Page as 3 rd Principal ; G . AA . Clarke , Scribe E . ; AV . Barter , as Scribe N . ; Booth , Principal Soj . ; Passenger , T . P . Payn , and several other Companions . The minutes of the last convocation ivere confirmed . The several Companions proposed to fill the offices of the Chapter for tlie ensuing ivere dulandunanimouslelected HClarke :

year , y . y . Bro . . , Sec . No . 152 and S . AA " . No . 402 , was elected for exaltation ; Bros . Clarke aud AVelch ( S . AA ' ., 555 ) wore afterwards exalted to the degree of Royal Arch Masons . Comp . Bemister delivered ivith groat effect the historical lecture , and Comp . Abraham was equally successful in the mystical lecture . The delivery of the other lecture ii'as deferred till the uext meeting . The voting paper for the Girls School ivas signed , and directed to be sent to Comp . J . Rankin Stebbing , P . Z . Comp . Payne proposed ,

in very kind language , Comp . Perkins seconded , and ib ivas unanimously resolved , "That in recognition of the honorary services of Comp . G . AV . Clarke as Scribe E ., from tlie opening of the Chapter to the present time , ho be presented with a set of Provincial Grand Secretary ' s clothing , and that he be requested to accept it as a mark of appreciation of his assistance to the Chapter , and of the satisfaction felt on his appointment to the important office of Proi' . Grand Secretary . " Tho Companions then adjourned to refreshment , and closeel the evening in harmony .

Knights Templar.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .

METROPOLITAN . KEJir . v . s TS ' STI ; EXCA . AIP . AIENT . —An Encampment AA-as holden on Friday , September 30 th , at Bro . De Grey ' s , " thc Freemasons' Tavern , Woolwich , under the presidency of Sir Knt . Major Henry Clerk , E . C ,, assisted by-Sir Knt . J . HoAv , as 1 st Capt . ; Sir Knt . Figg , 2 nd Capt . ; the A . E . Fr . Dr . itinxman , Prov . Grand Commander , as Prelate ; Sir Knts . Laird , Taylor , AV . Smith , and others . There was no business , as some

Companions who had been balloted for and elected for installation did nofc appear . The Eminent Commander therefore ivorked the ceremony of installation to exercise bis officers . The furniture and fittings of this Encampment are in most perfect order ; and we were much gratified by au inspection of a very handsome present made to ib by thc E . C , Major Clerk ; the donation consists of a silver gilt salver and a pair of cups , the bowls being glass and tho stems of silver gilt ; the cup of refreshment bearing Craft emblemsand the cup of memory those of the

, Templars . PROVINCIAL . PLVJIOUTII . —Loyal Uriuiswich Lncampmcnl . —Tho regular quarterly meeting of this Encampment was helel in the Freemasons' Chapter Room , St . George ' s Hall , Stonehouso , Plymouth , on Friday , the 23 rd Sepof Arch

tember-, 1859 , ivhen Companion S . F . Brizzi , Royal Chapter Fidelity , No . 3 , ivas duly installed a Knight of the Order . SOUTHAMPTON . —lloyal Glosler Encampment , — This Encampment met on Thursday , September 30 th . The Eminent Commander , Sir Knight Bromley , presided , assisted by Sir Knts . II . Clark , 1 st Captain ; J . T . Hnright , 2 nd Captain ; J . R . Stebbing , Prelate ; G . AV . Clarke , Registrar ; Geo . Lungley , and others . The minutes of the previous O J Oc / J ¦ /• i 1 ' [ 1 ' 4 trie

.. . meeting AA-ere road and confirmed . Upon the motion ot luigistrar , Sir Knts . Stebbing , H . Clarke , and Lungley , were appointed ^ committee to mako arrangements for completing the equipment of tho Encampment , prior to the next meeting . Some beautiful charge glasses were placed on the banquet table , being a sample of a set about to be presented to the Southampton Lodge by Sir Knt . Stebbing , and were greatly admired . The muster roll contains just double fche number of members thafc belonged to the Encampment last year , which is a pleasing sign of tho increasing interest taken in this degree ,