"Masonic Missions:" South Wales.

of being used exclusively for Masonic purposes , neither will it bear comparison with the one at Carmarthen , although it reflects the highest credit on the brethren of this young Lodge in so soon building a hall for their use . Bro . Johnes will no doubt hold another Provincial Grand Lodge verv shortly , so that I think you will agree with me , that the cause of Masonry has not languished during his tenure of office , 'flic Lodges now in this

province ( exclusive of the two doomed Lodges , ) number five , as follows : — Pembroke Dock , No . 525 ; Haverfordwest , No . C 53 ; Carmarthen , No . 0 ' 99 ; Blandly , No . 9 C 9 ; and Llandilo , ISo . 99 ( i ;—and are all in good working order . Thc Carmarthen Lodge is , Ii believe , the most ancient , but as it lost its warrant once or twice , it only numbers C 99 now . Carmarthen was originally the Provincial Grand Lodge town , and enjoyed the honour of being the meeting place of thc first Provincial Grand Lodge under the

second Provincial Grand Master , to which office the M . W . Grand Master appointed Sir Edward Mausell , Bart ., on the 24 th of June , 1727 . Bro . Hugh Warburton , Provincial Grand Master for North Wales was the Jirst Provincial Grand Master ever appointed , and his appointment only bears date on the 10 th of May previously . There arc still several places in the province where I think Lodges might be established with advantageand I dare we shall soon see some of the

, say local brethren taking thc matter in hand . Thc towns I can more particularly mention are , Tenby , Cardigan , Lampeter , and Llandovery ; but except these four towns , I think thc province is well provided for . Royal Arch Masonry is not so flouris / u ' iig , as the Lodges at Haverfordwest and Carmarthen arc thc only Lodges with Chapters attached . This certainly ought to be seen to , as Iain convinced the Lhinelly and Pembroke Dock Lodges could well support a Chapter each .

In conclusion I may observe , that thc brethren of thc principality have always occupied a good position in the Craft ; and when they joined the Graud Lodge iu London , in the year 1726 " , it was thought an event of no little importance to our Order . That they have not forfeited their claim in this respect I can testify ; and as a proof that they evince a sincere regard for any brother who takes an interest hi their welfare , I need only refer to thc presentation of a Past Master's jewel to myself , recorded at page 50 " 5 of your journal for March , 1858 .

I am , dear Sir and brother , vours fraternally , W . " H . Cor . n , P . M . No . 99 G , and D . G , No . 32 , & c , & c . London , ith June , 1859 .

Masonic Hall At St. Heliers.

MASONIC HALL AT ST . HELIERS .

TO THE EDITOR OF THE FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE AND MASONIC MIRROR . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —I send you a report , of the proceedings at the last meeting of Lodge La Ccsarec , which are of a most important character and I would therefore direct especial attention to them , that they may be certain to meet the e } 'e of brethren who have in your pages expressed themselves as desirous of erecting independent buildingswith a view to free

, themselves from the fetters imposed upon Lodges which meet at hotels but cannot devise means of accomplishing so desirable au object . On a former occasion I have , through your kindness in allowing space in your columns , 3 ' A