Knights Templar.

together for many years at the Grapes' Inn , Manchester , the latter about 1820 removed to Warrington , and in 1830 united with the Lodge of Lights , ancl thence the possession of the document . The manner in which its has been recovered is another instance of the value of the MAGAZINE as a means of communication . The E . C . requested that all Sir Knights on the roll woulel give in to the Registrar an heraldic description , or a sketch , of their banners , so that when a new muster roll

was prepared the same mig ht be inserted . The encampment was then duly closed and the Sir Knights adjourned to refreshment . As usual much conversation of interest prevailed , and a remarkable fact was mentioned by a Sir Knight of his experience iu India , by that during the mutiny , the continental sign of distress had saved many lives , and the Brahmins wondered how we got hold of it . The next meeting of the encampment 3 s on the 3 rd Wednesday in October , for election of officers .

SCOTLAND . A meeting of the resident Office-bearers of Glasgow Priory of the Religious and Military Order of the Temple was held in the Priory , 213 , Buchanan-street , on Friday , the ISth inst ., at half-past six o'clock , to consider several communications from the Grand Registrar , which were ordered to be laid on the table till next meeting of the Prioryfor its consideration and

deci-, sion . The brethren then adjourned to the refectory , and after having partaken of the excellent refreshment , served under the able superintendence of Frater John Lawrie , to which they did ample justice . The chairman , Past Prior Frater Donald Campbell , having given the usual loyal toast , Frater Alexander McDonald , in a brief but pithy speech , presented Prater Irvine Fergusson with a magnificent Templar ' s collar and jewel ,

alluding to the high estimation in which Frater Ferguson was held , not only by his brother Templars , but in that of other Orders of Masonry , and also in the neutral world , which , in his opinion , spoke volumes in his favour . Frater Ferguson acknowledged the toast in feeling terms , thanking them for the munificent present , which he would prize , not because he thought himself worthy of such an expression of their regard ,

hut as a memento of their kindness and indulgence . "The Health and continued Prosperity of the Glasgow- Priory" was next given , of " The Prior , Prater W . E . Gumbleton , " in his unavoidable absence , of "Frater Home , " Sub-Prior . "The Chairman , " Frater Donald Campbell , was next given , and duly acknowledged , others followed of a similar description , and the ^ brethren separated , after having spent a harmonious and pleasant evening .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

SotmrwAEK LODGE ( NO . 11 ) . —This flourishing lodge of Mark Masters met at Bro . Stevens ' s , Royal Oak Tavern , High-street , Deptford , Kent , on Monday , April 13 th . In the unavoidable absence of Bro . John Thomas , R . W . M ., Bro . E . N . Levy took the chair . There were several brethren balloted for , ancl unanimously admitted members of the lodge , and candidates for advancement . Not any of the candidates being present , the business of electing a R . W . M . Treasurerand Tyler was then

, , proceeded with . The ballot was declared to be unanimouslv in favour of Bro . Henry Alfred Collington , M . O . and P . M . 164 , St . George's Lodge , to be the R . W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . W . Y . Laing was , by ballot , unanimously re-elected Treasurer ; and , on a show of hands being taken for Tyler , Bro . Wm . Aldhouse was unanimously re-elected Tyler for the ensuing year . The R . W . M . Bro . E . N . Levyin the chair ,

congratu-, , lated Bro . H . A . Collington on his election as a good omen for the future correctness of working , and the prosperity of the lodge . In reply , Bro . H . A . Collington expressed his intention to use his best endeavours to carry out the work of the degree in a creditable manner , and to promote the interest of the lodge to the best of his ability . A letter was read from Bro . F . WaltersS . W . and Secexcusing his non-attendancein

con-, , , sequence of the bad state of his health , and also declining on this casion to allow himself to be put in nomination for the Master ' s chair . The sum of one guinea from the charity fund was voted to the Gins' School . The business being finished , the lodge was adjourned until Monday , October 5 th . There were no visitors .

Poetry.

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THE PRINCE OF WALES . We have received a copy of a sprited ode which the Poet Laurete and Secretary of the Lodge of Maybole ( No . 11 ) , published in honour of the marriage ofthe Prince of Wales . The Awthc-Y , Bro . Povteous , has long been a faithful and successful worshipper of the Muses . We made a few extracts to shew his quality .

Auld Car-rick , cock your nose wi' pride I Your youthfu' Earl has ta'en A bonnie Princess for his bride , — Sweet daughter o' the Dane . Sae Minnibole is fu' o' glee , She ' s at the news sae crouse ; For she counts kin wi' Royalty Though her ain sturdy Bruce .

While Kyle brags o' her Wallace wicht—That patriot true an' strong—Wha battled weel for Scotland's . richt , An' suffered deadly wrong , — Te can look bouky , straught your back , Gar Bruce ' s glory ring , The Prince that Edward's bondage brak , And ruled her lawfu' King .

But sin' thae feehtnf times are gane , When rife were dool an' gloom , We'll leave their ghaists to grim an' grane In dark oblivion's tomb , — For Scotland ' s bearded thistle ' s joined To England's jaggy rose : Lang hae their thorns thegether twined , An' fley'd their stutest foes .

On their united throne is seen A Lady , all confess , Who proves a greater , better Queen Than was auld hurley Bess . O ' er her wide realm bright Phcabus shines With never-setting ray : At once , within its vast confines , 'Tis ever night and day .

An' Cai-rick ' s Royal Heir bings His heart-selected bride , To share that throne of many Kings , If so it may betide . O God' make that day slow to come , Thou who art virtue's frien '; Although the heaven's a glorious home , Long spare us our good Queen !

E'en till four-score o years shall pass An' she , their granny , croon To bairns o' hers , baith lad an' lass , That's come to fill her shoon : An' see them grow up gude an' fair A credit to their line , An' better far , ayont compare , Than some o' them langsyne .

A ae wonder Minnibole is skeigh , An' sets her bells to jow ; An , gars , to warm her toddy skreigh , A muekle bonfire low . Her vera Kirks hae baith gane daft . ' Their Clinkums pu' the string , An' strive wha will , wi' nicest craft , The loudest welcome ring .

' * - & - & * = )? I hope , at life's far close , young Wales , As ye have yet dune weel , When Justice tries you in her scales , YV 11 prove a wechty chiel . Sae aye keep mind that virtue ' s sum Counts mair than titles gran ' An' the motto o' your Earldom Is " Carrick for a man . "