The Masonic Mirror.

by Bro . Henry Hotham , P . M ., as S . W . ; Bro . _ R . J . Banning as J . W ., and the other officers of the Lodge . Bro . Harrison , P . JI ., presided at the harmonium . The minutes being confirmed , Jlr . R . S . Bagnell , jun ., and Jfr . Henry Bagnell , were balloted for and duly elected . Bros . T . Reay and J . B . Browning were also elected joining members . Jlr . J . A . Bramwell , who was elected at last meeting , and the Bros . Bagnell , being in attendance , were initiated into the Order by the Worshipful JIaster . Bro . George Greene wishing to take the third degree , ivas examined , and raised to the sublime degree of JIaster Mason ; the Worshipful Master explaining the tracing board aud giving the lecture .

KENT . CHATHAM . —Royal Kent Lodge of Antiquity ( No . 20 ) . —The brethren of this Lodge met on Wednesday last , under the presidency of their W . JI ., Bro . Charles Isaacs , Avhom Ave were happy to see so far restored to health as to able to resume his JIasonic duties . The business of the evening consisted of raising Bros . Griffiths aud Brainier , who proved their proficiency in the former degrees , and passing Bros . Brouncker aud Beadnell . Bro . Cutbertsou begged that the Worshipful JIaster would be kind

enough to resume the Lodge of Instruction , as there were several young members desirous of making themselves acquainted ivith the various duties required in the Lodgo . They had seen the position the Worshipful JIaster had been placed in on several occasions through not having qualified officers to assist him in carrying out his duties , but there were many AA'ho would pledge themselves to attend the Lodge of Instruction under his presidency if he ivould only give them tlie opportunity . Tho AVorshiful JIaster was leased to find there were some of tho brethren

p p anxious to assist him in the working of the Lodge , and ivould fool most happy to give them all the instruction in his power—for which , purpose a preliminary meeting Avill be held at tho Jlitre Hotel , on Thursday evening at eight o ' clock . Several gentlemen were then proposed for initiation , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent dinner , presided over by the Worshipful JIaster . The usual loyal and JIasonic toasts were responded to ; the health of tho Worshipful JIaster was proposed

in the kindest terms by Bvo . Saunders , Prov . G . Treas ., who said that the brethren wero delighted to see Bro . Isaacs again presiding over them and hoped the G . A . O . T . U . would grant him health and happiness for many years . The Worshipful JIaster replied , thanking the brethren most sincerely for the very kind aud fraternal manner in ivhich they had received the toast . Several other toasts ivere proposed and the brethren departed Avell pleased with their meeting . FAYEESHAM . —Jjodge of Harmony ( No . 155 ) . —A deputation of the

members of this Lodge lately waited upon Bro . Chas . Isaacs , W . JI . Lodge No . 20 , and Prov . G . Sec . for Kent , requesting he would bo kind enough to assist them in resuscitating their Lodge , there being eight gentlemen desirous of being initiated therein ; and stated that although the dues had been regularly remitted to tho Grand Lodge , there had been no working for many years , and the brethren only met from time to time to make their annual returns . Bro . Isaacs at once promised them all the assistance in his powerand said he had no doubt hut that

, he should find several brethren Avilling to assist him iu carrying out the object , for which purpose a meeting will be held at the Ship Hotel , Eavershain , on Jlonday , the 31 st October , at tivo r . sr ., Avhen the Lodge ivill be opened , and the various candidates proposed for initiation , also any joining members . The deputation thanked Bro . Isaacs most sincerely for the kind and courteous way in which he had received them . There will be in this revived Lodge a good chance for any aspiring Jlasons , who are desirous to attain the Master ' s chair .

LEICESTERSHIRE . LEICESTER . — John of Gaunt Jjodge ( No . 7 GG ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this Lodgo AA-as held at the Freemasons'Hall , on Thursday evening , tho 20 th instant—present : Bros . 0 . J . Willey , W . JI " . ; Browiti , S . W . ; Sheppard , J . W . ; Kelly , D . Prov . Grand JI . and P . JI . ; Clephau , P . M . ; Bankart , P . M . ; Kinton , P . JI . ; Johnson , Sec . ; Davis , S . D . ; Garnar , l . G . ; Lloyd , S . Harris , & c . Visitors : —Bros . John Tow-nsend , P . M ., No . 104 , GrociiAA-ich ; W . Richardson , No . 400 ; and Windram , P . M . ;

Gill , P . M . ; Cummings , S . W . ; and Nedham , J . W . of No . 348 . The Lodge having been opened , the minutes of the last meeting , including the permanent removal of the Lodge to the new JIasonic Hall , were read and confirmed . Several matters of business relative to the Hall were discussed ; two brethren were elected to servo on the committee of management , iu conjunction with the W . JIaster ; and three brethren ivere appointed to act as purveyors for the victualling department , in conjunction with the like number nominated by St . John's Lodge . There were several candidates for passing and raising , but owing to illness and other causes , they were unable to attend . The Lodge having been closed , the brethren adjourned to the supper-room , and separated at an early hour .

NORTHUMBERLAND . NEIA-CASTI . E-ON-TYNI :. —Lodge de JCoi-m ' iic ( No . 793 ) . —In tho absence of the AVorshipful JIaster tho Lodge Avas opened on the 21 st instant by Bro . S . Bell , P . M ., Bro . Cook acting as S . W . ; Bro . Winter as J . W . ; and the rest of the officers of the Lodge being at their posts . The acting Worshipful JIaster initiated a candidate into the mysteries ofthe Order , and Bro . C . J . Banister raised Bro , LaAvs to the sublime degree of Master Mason , explaining the tracing board and giving the charge . The business of the Lodge over , it ivas closed in form , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment and spent a happy evening .

WORCESTERSHIRE . DUDLEY . —Vernon Lodge ( No . 819 ) . —This Lodgo met at the Old Town Hall , Dudley , ou Wednesday , the 19 th instant , under tho presidency of Bro . E . Hollier ( JIayor ) , P . M ., in the absence of the W . JI . Lodge AA-as opened and closed in the three degrees . Several communications from Grand Lodge , and elseiA-herc , being read , it AA-IXS resolved that the votes of the Lodge be given to Ellen Campbell , a candidate for admission into the Girls School . An application was then read from the

committee appointed to obtain support for the Freemasons Magazine , The whole of tho brethren present agreed that it was highly desirable that this , the only organ of the Craft , shouldjbo supported , but that as the Lodge already took in the Magazine , , , and the members individually did all they could for an extended sale , it Avas thought desirable , iu tho absence of many members , to postpone the consideration of the subject to the next night ; and on the motion of Bros . Wigginton and , Wright , it was resolved to give notice in the circulars , that a donation to tho

Magazine would be proposed on the folloAving night . An opinion was expressed that if the-priee Avas reduced to fouvpsnoe , the sale would bs very greatly increased , the Magazine being thought by many to be much too dear . The members present hoped that all Lodges not now taking it in would subscribe at once . There being no further business , the Lodgo was closed in due form , and ivith solemn prayer . [ If the brethren will guarantee us a remunerative sale , the price shall be reduced , but experience has told us thafc a large sale cannot bo obtained iu the Craft . ]

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

PROVINCIAL . PLYMOUTH . —Chapter of Si . John ( No . 83 ) . —This Royal Arch Chapter assembled at the JIasonic hall , Union-road , on Friday , October 21 st , ab seven o'clock , for the purpose of balloting for Bros . Gover , Dupre , Holmes , and Harfoot , ivho are respectively W . JI ., S . W ., J . W ., and S . D . of Lodge No . S 3 . The members present were Comps . Pollard , Gambell , Eould , Watts , Ash , Thomas , and Morgan . The Chapter having been openedComp . Ash proposedand Comp . Thomas J . Watts seconded a

, , proposition for , the exaltation ofthe brethren above named , and , on tiie ballot taking place , five Companions voting , Bros . Gover , Holmes , and Harfoot were declared not elected , hut Bro . Dupre was unanimously elected ; this brother for some timo refused to avail himself of the honour conferred , but at tho earnest solicitation of those who had been disappointed he gave a reluctant consent , and was exalted accordingly , the ceremony being performed by Comp . Holland in his usual stylo . There aro several members of Lodge No 83 ivho are waiting to be

. exalted hi this Chapter , but after the reception their W . JI ., S . W ., and S . D . have met with , we think they aro likely to wait some time before thoy alloAV themselves to be similarly distinguished . LEICESTER . — United Chapier of Fortitude and Saint Augustine ( No . 34 S ) . A quarterly meeting of this Chapter iras held in tho Freemasons ' Hall , on Jlonday last , at which tho folloAving Companions wore present -. —E . Clephau , JI . E . Z . ; Joseph Underwood , II . ; Henry Kinder , J . ;

W . Kelly , Prov . G . H . ; W . J . Windram , P . Z . ; W . Pettifor , P . Z ., as P . S . ; George Bankart , E . ; W . Cummings , N . -. H . Gillard ; J . D . Paul , Assist . Sojs . ; R . Brewin ; I . Spencer ; JI . Nedham ; A . J . Dav . ' s ; and Penuock , Janitor . The Chapter having been opened by the Principals in solemn form , and the minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Bros . Charles Joseph Willey ( W . M . ) , Lieut . Harby Barber , and W . Silvester Bithrey , of the John of Gaunt Lodge , ( No . 7 GG , ) as candidates for exaltation , who were declared duly elected ,

and Bros . Willey and Bithrey being iu attendance , were exalted by the JI . E . Z . '; the historical lecture being delivered by Comp . Kinder , J . ; the symbolical , by Comp . Kelly , Prov . G . IL ; and the mystical by the JI . E . Z . Comp . Gill presided at the organ during the ceremony . Resolutions wore passed for the permanent removal of the Chapter from the Boll Hotel to the Freemasons' Hall , for the election of tAvo members of the committee of management for the building , in addition to the JI . E . Z ., & c , & c . The next meeting will be held on the third Jlonday iu November , for the election of officers , & c .

Knights Templar.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .

mOVINCIAIi GRAND CONCLAVE OE LANCASHIRE . ON Thursday , tho 29 th September , a Provincial Grand Conclave was holden at the Sivau Inn , Ashtoit-mider-Lyne , by the V . E . Sir Knt . Jlatthew Daives , Provincial Grand Commander of Lancashire . The Encampment of Loyal Afhton-under-Lyne Volunteers , which has been established more than sixty years , and is , in point of seniority , the second Encampment in tho province ( ranking- next after ^ the Jerusalem Encampment in Manchester ) , was duly opened by Sir Knt . Dr . S .

D . Lees , the E . C , at half-past two o'clock ; and shortly afterivards tho Provincial Grand Officers entered in procession , marshalled by Sir Knt . W . 11 . Wright , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ami Past G . Standard Bearer ; the Prov . G . Organist , Sir Knt . Joule , presiding at the organ . The V . E . Prov . G . Commander , and his Deputy , Sir Knt . A . If . Royds , were received under the arch of steel . The Provincial Grand Conclave AA'as then opened in ample form by the V . E . Prov . Grand Commander , after ivhich the alms of the assem-