Notices Of Meetings.

Pile P . M ., Samuel Wilkinson P . M . 925 , Charles Randle P . M . 16 S 5 W . H . Tilling P . M . 765 , F . Dunn P . M . 72 , Walter Martin P . M . 879

J . P . Hitching * P . M . 1752 , H . Massey P . M . 1928 , Orlton Cooper VV . M 211 , A . W . Bnlow P . M . 619 , G . W . Hatch P . M . 101 , W . B . Heagerty P . M . 1343 , E . W . Allen P . M . 173 , J . S . Whiter 1892 , J . Elwin 162 , C . A . Reeve 869 , R . Scarlett 1799 , E . E . Vinon 788 , N . M . Cameron

1360 , A . S . Botnbnry 59 , A . G . Mackay 59 , F . Hawkins 113 , F . J . East I . G . 11 , W . S . Bnnling 2318 , J . Linton 2411 , J . Jacobaen 2313 , C . B . Rorabach 55 , W . G . Poole 860 , J . Spiller 2256 , C . H . Dfckergon 2308 , 0 . H . Foxnell 1016 , C . G . Margus 1539 , C . J . Poole 1892 , W . H . Purkiss 101 , Jas . Cook 907 , W . Gripper 859 , JmJge P . M . actios S . W ., G . T . Miller J . W ., R . W . Bowers A . D . C . 15 , C . Ellison J . D . 871

George Hutch P . M . 1538 , the company numbering over a hundred . The Lodge having been duly opened , the minutes of the last three meetings were read and confirmed , and tho report of tbe Audit Committee wns accepted nnanimously . Tho next business was to instal the Worshipfnl Master for the ensuing year . Bro . Ebenezer Piggott , having been previously elected , was introduced by the

acting Dnector of Ceremonies and assented to the usnal questions . He was then duly installed in the chair according to ancient custom by Bro . Mussared , the ceremony being rendered in a most admirable manner . Tho newly made Master was then saluted by the brethren , and subsequently invested the following Officers : —Bros . 0 . Mussared I . P . M ., S . Scott Miller S . W ., W . 0 . Smith J . W ., W . B . Marcus P . M .

Treasurer , J . W . Dewsnap P . M . Secretary , J . F . Peroival S . D ., W . V , Jull J . D ., H . Saqni I . G ., J . W . Breeze Dir . of Cers ., J . Turle-Lee Organist , M . J . Almond and A . Strngnell Stewards , T . Bowler Tyler . The ballot having been taken and proving favourable to Mr . Vincent William Brown , Mr . J . Sanborn AVileon , and Mr . Frederick W . Soper , those gentlemen were duly initiated into Freemasonry by the new

Master , who thoroughly proved his capacity for the office . Brother Purnell Burgaes , of tho Royal Jubilee Lodge , was accepted as a joining member , and upon the proposition of Brother Marons , seconded by Bro Mussared and supported by the Worshipfnl Master , Brother Walter Mattin wns nnanimously made an honorary member of the Lodgo in recognition of his many valnnbie services to the

cause of Freemasonry . Expression was givan to the opinion that were merit properly rewarded Bro . Martin wonld by this time bo a Graud Officer . A vote of condolence was ordored to be forwarded to the Grand Registrar ( Bro . Philbrick ) , and wishing a speedy recovery to his beloved daughter . A vote of thanks to Bro . Mussared for the manner iu which he had fulfilled the duties of Installing Master

was ordered to be entered on tho minutes . Letters of regret for absence were received from tbo Lord Mayor , tbe Grand Secretary , Grand Registrar , and Bro . Frank Richardson P . G . D ., and the resignanation of two brethren was received with regret . This concluding tlio business of the evening , the Lodge was closed in perfect harmony , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . The usual Loyal and Masonio

toasts were given , Bro . D . P . Cama responding for the Grand Officers . He said it was an honour to have his namo conpled with thoso of the two great pillars of" Freemasonry , viz ., tho Earl of Lathom and the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe . The Grand Officers had only one aim in their hearts , to die in harness like the luto Pro Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon , and then after to ascend to the Grand Lodge above . The

Craffc mado no distinction bstweon the Eastern and Western brethren , nor any distinction between colour or creed . He was pleased to eoa the W . M . in his proud position and to see by the happy faces nronnd him thafc he had done his best to transmit happiness to others . He had particularly noticed the admirable manner in whioh tho ceremonies had been worked . Addressing the initiates , Bro . Cama said that he

was glad to welcome them among fchem . The Institution required new blood , and he hoped they would justify their election . Let them never forget the lessons they had learned , and the advice given in tho Lodge . In conclusion , he wished the Worshipful Master a prosperous year of office , and to the Ledge a long and successful life . The I . P . M . in felicitous terras proposed the health of the Worshipful

Master , it had been a great pleasure to instal him in the chair . He had given some evidence of his capacity and Masonio knowledge , and he wished him health to fulfil the duties , and a prosperous year of office . The W . M . in reply said thafc his modesty could not accept tho too complimentary words of Bro . Mussared , and thought they should wait until the termination of his labours to see how he

carried ont the work . If they then received him in the same cordial manner he should be most happy . Bro . Piggott subsequently gave the Installing Master . He was . not willing this should be considered a scratch back party , bnt all had seen Bro . Musiared work during his year of office , how earnest and anxious he had been to promote the prosperity of the Lodge . He had received his reward , for he had

been a most successful Master and worthy of the Lodge . He ( Bro . Piggott ) had now the extreme pleasure to pin tho handsome Lodge jewel upon Bro . Mussared ' s breast and trusted he would long live to grace them with his preaence . Brother Mussared said he disliked to talk of himself , but he must express his great gratification at tho cordiality of the brethren . That in itself was a

reword for any services he may have rendered , but , added to the magnificent jewel , he , could only say ho was overpaid . He left the Ohair with great regret , but hoped he might be spared for many years to render assistance to tbe Lodge and further its interests . Bro . V . W . Brown responded for the Initiates , and thanked the brethren for their kind reception . They would never forget tho

words of the W . M . in the Lodge , nor the kindly advice given them by Bro . Cama , and their endeavours in the future would be to uphold the rights and privileges of Freemasonry . Bro . P . M . Hatch returned thanks for tho Visitors , nnd euid that both by tlio magnificent working iu the Lodge and tho splendid entertainment in tho banquetroom tho Chough Lodge not only deserved but iniqht command

snecess . Bro . h . 1 . Edwards and H . Saxelby acknowledged the tonst of the Past Masters , tlie former gentleman ' s speech being a tino piece of oratory . Bro . William Pile replied on behalf of the Masonio Charities ; aud tlio Ollicers of tho Lodge having beun duly complimented the proceedings wero brought to a pleasant , termination at It lato hour b y the Tyler ' s toast . During the evening a capital

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selection of musio was given by Miss Florence Bethell , Miss Adeline Vaudrey , together with Bros . J . A . Brown , C . E . Ellison , Arthur Thompson , Arthur Strngnell , Fred Bevan , and Robert Hilton , Bro . Turlo Lee presiding at the pianoforte . Notice must be made of the menus and programmes , which wero beautifully designed , the latter including photographs of tho principal Officers .

r ptlE installation meeting was held on Wednesday , the 28 th ult ., X at tho Lodge-room , Royal Hotel , Cadoxton- Barry , when there wos a large attendance of Officers , Members , and Visitors . Among tho Visitors wero Bros . M'irmadnke Tennant D . P . G . M . Eastern Division Sonth Wales , nnd S . Goo . Homfray D . P . G . M . Mon . The retiring W . M . ( Dr . Noale ) was presented , on behalf of the Officers

BARRY LODGE , No . 2357 .

and mombars of the B ; irry Lodge , with the Past Master ' s jewel b y Bro . Marmaduke Tennant , for the able manner in whioh he had discharged his dnties , and as a mark of esteem . Befora the installation ceremony , Dr . Neal , as W . M ., presented to the brethren of the Lodgo a handsome organ , on behalf of Mrs . Louisa Williams , Tynewydd .

The organ bore the following inscription : — ' * Presented to the Officers and Brethren of tbo Barry Lodgo , No . 2357 , by Mrs . Louisa Williams in commemoration of her husband being elected as Worshipful Master of the Lodgo . Cadoxton , 28 th September 1892 . " Bro . Giles Gooding P . M . St . George ' s Lodge , 1098 , acted as Organist . Brother

Georgo Thomas Immediate Past Master ( Cardiff ) , wrote apologising for his absence on account of family bereavement . The Lodgo having been duly opened and tho minutes confirmed , Bro . J . Jewel Williams was installed into the ohair of King Solomon , the ceremony being impressively performed by Brother W . E . Miles , who

acted as Installing Master . The W . M . afterwards invested hia Officers ns follow : —Bros . Neale P . G . A . P . I . P . M ., T . Higman P . P . G . Steward S . W ., W . Lloyd Edwards Junior Warden , W . P . Phillips Treasurer , E . Troharno Secretary , T . Ewbank Senior Deaoon , S . Davies J . D .,

J . B . Mookford Orgauist , J . Spiokett Inner Guard , E . S . Johnson Dir . of Cers ., F . P . Jones-Lloyd Assistant Secretary , Rees Jones and W . H . Morgan Stewards , and Amos Jenkins Tyler . The Lodgo having been closed , the annual banquet was held , and after a sumptuous repast a suitable toast list was gone through .

Walthamstow Lodge of Instruction , " No . 2192 . —The fii-. it mooting after the vacation was held on Mouday , the 3 rd inst ., at the Chequers Hotel , High Street , Walthamstow . Present—Bros . Wm . Shut-tiinr Preceptor , W . J . Short S . W ., Nathaniel Furtcsuue Treasurer , J . Clarko S . D ., T . W . Stncey Orgauist , Jno . Ives ; P . M . W . M ' ., M . Blieck J . W ., Chas . II . Bestow Secretary , H .

Groom J . D ., P . D . Parsons I . G ., Percy Triokett Steward , J . Holland 2353 , 11 . Ramsbottom , II . Nichols , J . Bird , II . Oukleford , S . Wildash , M . Molleck , C . J . Carter , W . Peter Allen , W . A . Lmginore , T . C . BsU ' . Muan , E . James , Geo . Lloyd , J . King , W . B . iguoll , Dr . Miller , (! . Half , W . Tongue . Tne ceremony of initiation was rehearsed ,

Bro . Holland acting as candidate . Tno Lodgit was opened in iho second and third degrees , and was afterwards closed down . Bro . W . J . Short pioposed to occupy tho chair ut the ensuing meeting , ami appointed Officers in rotation . Tho Lodge was closed in anciont form aud adjourned until Mouday , 10 th iust .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

— : o : — SOUTH SAXON CHAPTER , No . 311 .

ON Wednesday , the 28 th ult ., the annual installation meeting was held at tho Freemnsons' Hall , Hij < h Street , St . Michael ' s . Companion J . W . Broad was installed ns M . E . Z . with due ceremony by the retiring Z ., Companion Smith Stone , the latter receiving a Past Master ' s jewel in reooginition of his past services . The Officers were appointed , as follow : —Companions VV . Wright H ., G . Wilson

J ., A . Russell S . E ., R . Weston S . N ., J . H . Bull P . S ., J . Peters 1 st A . S ., A . M . Betchley 2 nd A . S ., H . Hall Janitor . A banquet took place at the Bear Hotel in the evening , there being present

Companions Lieutenant- General C . W . Randolph M . E . Grand Superintendent , II . E . Turner P . Z . 1149 , aud J . M . Grieg 155 . The music was provided by tho Lewes .. Orpheus Glee Union , who went through a new and entertaining programme .

Mark Masonry.

MARK MASONRY .

— : o : — PROV . G . LODGE OF SOUTH WALES .

r * PL-IE annual meeting of -fche Provincial Grand Mark JL Master Masons' Lodge of South Wales was held fa Tenby , under the banner of thc Five Arches Lodge , on Wednesday , the 21 st ult . The Provincial Graud Master

( Sir Pryse Pryse , Bart . ) presided , supported by his Deputy ( tlie Rev . Jonathan Marsden , B D ., Past Grand Chap lain of England ) , and a large gathering of the members of the Province . Provincial Graud Lodge was opeued at twclv"