Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

—; o : — EGYPTIAN LODGE , No . 27 .

THE installation meeting of this prosperous old Lodge was held on Thursday evening , at Anderton ' s Hotel , when there was a goodly muster of the brethren and visitor * , under tho presidency of the retiring W . M ., Bro . E . B . Haynes . He was snpported by Bros . Matthew H . Hale S . W ., A . T . Webster J . W ., II . G . Buss P . M . Treasurer , J . B . Poolo P . M . Secretary , J . W . Dixon S . D ., C . B . Todd J . D . ;

Past Masters T . J . Maidwell , W . H . Libbis , J . Green , J . H . Jacobs , J . Murch , S . R . Lamblo , C . T . Cnthbertson , P . Harrison and J . L . Ooulsou ; Bros . H . II . Haynes , J . Colwell , L . Burt , H . Wright , J . Langs , P . May , P . Izant , A . W . May , R . D . Smith , J . nollyman , J . 0 . Kennedy , W , G . Cleare , A . Porter , B . Young ,

Isaac Soarth , J . Easton , S . Ullman , W . H . Allen , S . J . Davers , Potter Tyler , and many others . Amongst the Visitors wore Brothers J . Dornshea W . M . 715 S . C . ( Sydney ) , A . W . Wills P . M . 299 P . G . D . C . Kent , R . R . Harper P . M . and Seoretary 813 , T . R . Smith P . M . 1558 , L . 0 . Haslip P . M . 813 , T . White ,

J . Nioholls P . M . 25 , J . Gibbs I . P . M . 1613 , G . B . Chapman S . W . 299 , A . 0 . Wood I . G . 720 , Charles Evans J . W . 1922 , M . Gelder 185 , G . R . Bolton S . W . 1314 , D . N . Sherwill S 13 , G . H . Jackson 860 , II . H . Bridgman 2030 , & c . The brethren assembled soon after half-past four o'clock , when Lodge was opened with the customary formalities , and tho minntes of the last meeting were read and confirmed .

Having advanced to tho third degree , Bro . Wright was raised , the impressive ceremony being performed by j the W . M ., assisted by his Officers . Resuming in tho second , Bro . J . E . Coxwell was passed , the working in this degree being also of a most meritorious character . Having closed to the first , the ballot was opened for

Mr . Edwin Palmer , who had been nominated by the Worshipful Master , and seconded by Bro . T . J . Maidwell P . M . The voting was nnanimonsly in favour , bnt Mr . Palmer being nnavoidably absent , the ceremony of initiation had necessarily to be deferred . Bro . M . II . Hale S . W . was then presented as the Worshipful Master

eleot , and having assented to the responsibilities of office , a board of Installed Masters was duly constituted , when Bro . Hale was installed into the chair of K . S ., with the nsaal solemnities . On the re-admission of the brethren , the newly-installed Worshipfnl Master wa 3 proclaimed , and saluted with the customary honours , after which he

proceeded to invest his Officers for the ensuing year . The whole of the installation ceremony was performed in masterly manner by Bro . T . J . Maidwell P . M ., who delivered the traditional charges with excellent effect , eliciting frequent expressions of approbation from all present . A committee was appointed to revise the bye laws of tho

Lodge , and some routine business have been transacted the Lodge was closed amidst tho heartiest good wishes . Subsequently the brethren and Visitors adjourned to tho Pillar Hall , where a snmp . tuous banquet was provided , iu a manner that amply sustained Bro . Clemow ' s reputation as a caterer . The arrangements for tho

comfort and enjoyment of the numerous company wero all that could bo desired . At the conclusion of the repast , tho customary Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , that of tho Worshipfnl Master , the Immediate Past Master , the Installing Officer , and tho Visitors being received with special enthusiasm . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Haynes on his retirement from the chair , a 9 a

Mark of the esteem with which he is held by the brethren , and in recognition of the valuable services he had rendered to the Lodge during his successful year of office . Tho proceedings , which were of a most agreeable and harmonious character throughout , were interspersed with a capital selection of vocal and instrumental music , and a very happy evening was enjoyed .

Kmgsland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1693 . —At the meeting held on Monday , 29 th ult ., at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , N , Bros . Cooper W . M ., Dixie S . W ., Marks J . W ., Collingriclgo Secretary . Hancock S . D ., Weeden J . D ., Ware I . G ., Western acting Preceptor . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of tho last meeting

wero read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in tho second degree , When Bro . Collingridge , as candidate for raising , answered tho usual questions and was entrusted . Lod ge opcued in tho third degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Bro . Kirk was appointed W . M . for 5 th April .

The Annual Supper took place on Monday , 22 nd March , when between forty and fifty brethren enjoyed tho excellent catering of the Bros . Baker . Bro . Cooper W . M . took the chair , and Bro . Forgo S . W . filled tho vice chair . After the usual Loyal toa - . fcs , Prosperity to the Kingslnnd Lodge of Instruction , coupled with the name o ' f

Bro . Trcwiuuard , Precentor , was yiveu . Bvo . Tvcwinnavd , in reply , thanked the brethren for thoir support during the past year , and for again electing him . Bro . Forge , Treasurer , announced the amount of money he had in hand , while Bro . Coll inn-rid ge , Secretary , informed the brethren that at forly-five meetings the average attendance was twelve . The funds had been expended on a life Vote to the Rosa !

Masonic Institution for Boys , on Bro . Woodman ' s list . Tho annual subscription to the " Old Folks' " entertainment at Christmas had been given , and tho bye-laws of tho Lodge of Instruction had been reprinted . Tho piano wns kepi , going by Bro . Colling . ' , assisted by Bro . Thomas , while Bros . Woodman , Snook , and Mullord sang , aud several brethren recited . After sponding a very pleasant evening the brethren separated in harmony .

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FUNERALS properly carried out and personally attended in London or Country by Bro . G . A . HUTTOJS " , 17 Newcastle Street , Strand , W . C . Monuments erected . Valuations made .

Royal Arch.

ROYAL ARCH .

Metropolitan Chapter of Improvement . —This eminent Chapter of Improvement is now pursuing a most suocessfnl career , for every weekly meeting is attended by some of the most distinguished members of the supreme degree . The usual meeting was held on Tnosdav last , 30 th March , at the White Hart , Abohuroh

Lane , and was well attended by P . Z . 's and others , amongst whom were Comps . E . 0 . Boedell , H . C . Jopps , M . H . Leney , J . L . Anderson , J . S . Payne , n . Forss , C . H . Webb , J . S . Fraser , A . Fish , E . Stanton , J . Brittain , IT . Thompson , R . J . Notley , Herbert Raff , J . Charles , C . Jones , Howard Rnff , J . Newton , & o . The Chapter having been

opened , the ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed in the usual style of excellence . Comps . J . S . Fraser M . E . Z ., C . H . Webb H ., J . Brittain J ., Charles S . N . and F . Brown Preceptor . Comp . Fish was the candidate . At the conclusion of the exaltation ceremony , Comp . A . E . Staley , of the Jerusalem Chapter , No . 185 ,

was nnanimonsly elected a member of this Chapter of Improvement . The election of Officers for the next fortnight then took place , which resulted as follows : —Comps . Notley M . E . Z ., Forss H ., Herbert Rnff J ., Joues S . N ., Beodell P . S . Comp . Brown , the Preceptor of the Chapter , announced that on Tuesday , the 13 th of April , the installation of Principals will be rehearsed by the following Companions—¦

C . H . Webb P . Z . Stanmore Chapter , J . S . Fraser Z . of Hope and Unity Chapter , Romford , W . Gillard Z . of Mount Sinai Chapter ; tho ceremony to commence at half-past five o ' clook , when the attendance of all present and past Principals is fraternally invited . As the Installation ceremony is seldom rehearsed in Chapters of Improvement , a favourable opportunity is presented to Royal Arob Principals of hearing the Ritual of this supreme degree .

The regular weekly Convocation of tbe North London Chapter of Improvement , No . 1471 , was held on Thursday , at the Alwyne Castle Tavern , Sfc . PauTs-road , N . Comps .

Wm . Radcliffe M . E . Z ., W . H . Dean H ., P . Brasted J ., J . E . Sheffield S . E ., J . Funston S . N ., T . 0 . Edmonds P . S . The Chapter was fairly attended , and the ceremony of exaltation was ably rehearsed .

New South Wales.

NEW SOUTH WALES .

THE Exhibition Building in Prince Alfred Park presented a brilliant spectacle recently , when His Excellency Bro . Lord Carrington enjoyed the hospitality of his brother Masons . From all parts of tho colony members of tho Craft had come to do him honour . Tho galleries were filled , with ladies , who were rewarded with an insight , as far as banqueting went , into the mysteries of the

Masonic Craft . Below this animated assemblage thero sat in the body of the hall more than 600 Masons . The crash was too great for tho caterer , Mr . Gunsler , for whoso reputation sympathy was ex . prossed , as tho tables had onlybeeu laid for 500—that is , 100 persons less than tickets were sold to the day preceding . His Excellency ,

who was accompanied by Capt . Gascoigue A . D . C ., was received by tho D . G . M . ' s of the English aud Scottish Constitutions ( Bros . John Williams and Dr . Sedgwick respectively ) . Accompanied by six Stewards they conducted him to the place of honour ; the band , under the direction of Herr Patek , playing the National Anthem . Behind

the Governor there hung tho Royal Standard—before him , high up on the gallery railing , was the Royal coat of arms ; and in front of him , on the table , was a magnificent floral decoration . AmoDg white dahlias and tuber roses Mr . Searlo had skilfully worked , with red geranium !' , in largo letters , distinguishable at any distance , the words

" Welcome , Lord Carrington . " The Governor sat on the right of the Chairman ( Bro . J . Williams ) , and on tho loft was Bro . Dr . Sedgwick . Tlio Lodges under the two Constitutions were well represented by Masters , Past Masters , aud brethren . Tho Mayor of Sydney , Bro . John Young , wns present . Among tho Grand Lodge Officers present

were the following-.-Bros . F . A . Wright D . D . G . M . ( B . C . ) , H . Westcott P . D . D . G . M . ( E . C ) , H . Simpson P . D . D . G . M . ( E . G . ) , Gastain Sahi-d G . S . W . ( E . G . ) , W . H . Tulloh J . W ( E . C ) , F . B . Davidson D . D . G . M . ( E . C ) , T . Read Registrar , W . H . Stokes Pros . Board of Gen . Pnrps ., W . Webster Grand Treasurer , A . H .

Bray Grand Secretary , A . A . P . Tigho D . G . D . C , J . Booth G . S . D ., J . Leavifon G . 8 . D ., S . Hodeo G . J . D ., A . Hancocks and J . Marshall Sword Benr-r : ' , Albert Chapman D . G . J . W . ( S . C ) , J . M . Lachlan D . G . S . C ., M . S . Levy Instructor of Works , J . Macdonald President

Hoard „ f Benevolence , W . Rig-stein D . G . S . ( S . C ) , Madgvvick D . G . Chaplain ( K . C . ) , Darcy Irvine D . G . Chaplain ( S . C ) , F . W . Knight Grand Pursuivant , Captain Airoy Assistant Grand Pursuivant , imd G . F . Garland D . G . Organist . The toast list was brief and hrolhiii-fy . Fiist ih ^ ro was that of tho Que rn , then that of the

Prince of vvah'S , tho Grand Master of English and Patron of Scottish Freemasonry , to which the hvsthrou responded with the honours , " One Feint 21 , " led by the Director of Ceremonies . The Chairman then proponed the toast cf the Governor . He said it was well known that their guest wns an intimate friend of their brother , His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , and was ono of the most re 3 peoted

and esteemed of England ' s peers . With such a name and fame it was unnecessary for him to say that all Masonic honours should belong to him . His Excellency , more than any other man in the colony , was fitted to consolidate Masonry there . And if in his wisdom it was essentially necessary th . it his Excellency shonld perform this duty , no one would hail with greater delight the occasion than he ( the speaker ) would , provided it was done in a legal and constitutional