Province Of Cornwall.

PROVINCE OF CORNWALL .

GRAND MEETING OF MARK MASONS AT HAYLE .

The annual assembl y of the Prov . Grand Lodge of Mark Masters for Cornwall was held on Thursday last week , in the New Public Hall , Hayle , at 12 ( noon ) . There were present : — Bros . Frederick ' Martin Williams , M . P ., P . G . M . ; Reginald Rogers , D . P . G . M . ; Thos . Chirgwin , P .

S . G . W . ; Wm . Tweedv , P . J . G . W . ; F . Harvey , P . G . M . O . ; Wm . J . Johns , P . G . S . O . ; Walter ~ E . Newman , P . G . J . O . ; Stephen Holloway , P . G . Treas . ; William James Hughan , P . G . Sec . ; R . Johns , Asst . P . G . Sec ; Dr . James Mudge ,

P . G . S . D . ; John Coombe , P . G . Supt . of Works ; John Niness , P . G . D . of C . ; and a large number of brethren representing the following lodges , viz . : —73 , Redruth ; 78 , Truro ; 87 , Hayle ; 94 , Falmouth ; and 101 Chacewater .

The noble proportions of the hall , and the excellent arrangements of the suite of rooms in connection therewith , was the constant theme of the visitors , who had the p leasure , for the first time since its inauguration , to meet in so excellent a building , and we may say that the whole of

the proceedings throughout the day were suggestive of the immense amount of care and trouble taken by the members of the Cornubian Lodge at Hayle to give the brethren of the Prov . G . Lodge , a ri ght hearty welcome . The Mark Lodge , No . 87 , was first opened b y the W . M ..,

the W . Bro . Dr . James Mudge , when the Prov . G . Master , and the members of the Prov . Grand Lodge , entered , the Prov . Grand Organist ( pro tern . ) , Bro . N , B . Bullen , performed a " voluntary " on the harmonium . The Prov . Grand Lodge was subsequentl y opened by Bro . Predk . Martin

Williams , MP ., and in response to the calf of the Prov . G . M ., Bro . William James Hughan , the P . G . Sec , read the minutes of the P . G . Lodge held in October , 1 S 68 , at Truro , and the statistical account of the lodges in the province , which were unanimously confirmed b y

the members , as also was the Prov . G . Treasurer ' s report , and reports of various committees appointed at the last meeting . The Prov . Grand Master , in a few appropriate words , then expressed his gratification at so large a muster of the brethren , and stated that the prosperity of

the Mark Degree in particular , and Masonry in general , wonld always be a matter of congiatulation to him personally , and to obtain which , nothing on his part should be spared , and no effort wanting to secure the continued progress of the grand principles of the Craft .

The officers were then appointed for the ensuing year , and invested , respectively , with the magnificent collars and jewels so kindl y presented b y the Prov . Grand Master . The Prov . Grand Lodge was then formall y concluded by the Prov . Grand Master , and the

Cornubian Lodge having been finall y closed for the day , the brethren adjourned to Bro Crotch ' s Hotel , and partook of a sumptuous repast , in every respect worthy of the occasion . The various toasts were given and responded to with thorough good feeling , and were warmly received

hy the members . Thoy were as follows : —1 . The Queen and the Craft . 2 . Bro . II . It . II . the Duke of Cornwall , and the Royal Family . 3 . The Grand Master of Mark Masters for England , and the Grand Lodge ; replied to bv Bro . W . J . Hughan , Fast Grand Overseer . 4 . The Prov ,

Grand Master for Cornwall for the Mark Degree by Bro . W . 11 unhand , responded to b y Bro . F .: M . Williams , M . l \ 5 . The Dop . Prov . G . M ., by Bro . William Tweedy , P . Prov . G . W . ( i The Prov . Grand Wardens ; responses b y Bros . Frank Harvey , and W . J . Johns . * 7 . The remaining Prov . Grand Oflicers ; renlicd to , for

the whole , by Bro . T . Chirgwin , P . Prov . G . W ., and Prov . G . Sec . S . The W . M . of Cornubian Lodge , Hayle , and warmest thanks for the very efficient arrangements for the comfort and convenience of the Prov . G . Lodge ; proposed b y 33 ro . the Prov . G . Master , and responded to b y Dr . James Mudge , W . M ., 87 ; < ic , & . c .

The following wero the officers appointed for 1869-70 , Bro . W . J . Hughan , having retired from tho office of Prov . Grand Secretary * . — Dcp . Prov . Grand Master , Bro . Reginald Rogers , No . 94 ; Prov . Senior Grand Warden , Bro . Frank

Province Of Cornwall.

Harvey , 87 ; Prov . Junior Grand Warden , Bro . William James Johns , 78 ; Prov . Grand Master Overseer , Bro . Frederick W . Dabb , 73 ; Prov . Grand Senior Overseer , Bro . Dr . James Mudge ,

87 ; Prov . Grand Junior Overseer , Bro . John Niness , 101 ; Prov . Grand Chaplain , Bro . Rev . John Bannister , LL . D ., 73 ; Prov . Grand Treasurer , Bro . Stephen Holloway , 78 . Unanimously re-elected : —Prov . Grand Registrar , Bro . Thomas

Solomon , 7 S ; Prov . Grand Secretary , Bro . Thomas Chirgwin , 7 S ; Prov . Grand Senior Deacon , Bvo . J . H . Buvvall , 87 ; Prov . Grand Junior Deacon , Bro . W . H , Dun « tan , 94 ; Prov . Grand Supt . of Works , Bro George Eustice , 87 ; Prov . Grand Director of Ceremonies , Bro . Richard

John , 7 S ; Prov . Assistant-Grand Director of Ceremonies , Bro . John Paull , 101 ; Prov . Grand Sword Bearer , Bro . N . J . West , 87 ; Prov . Grand Organist , Bro . Nathaniel B . Bullen , 78 ; Prov . Grand Pursuivant , Bro . J . F . Trull , 94 . Prov Grand Stewards , Bro . John Hall , 101 ; Bro . W . Lidgey , 73 ; Bro . F . H . Pool , 87 . Prov . Grand Tyler , Bro . John Langdon .

Consecration Of The Lodge Of Friendship And Unity, No. 1271, At Bradford-Oh -Avon.

CONSECRATION OF THE LODGE OF FRIENDSHIP AND UNITY , No . 1271 , AT BRADFORD-OH -AVON .

It will be a matter of rejoicing to the Craft at large to learn the steady progress the Order is making in the province of Wilts . It is only a few weeks since the lodge of Calne , so long in abeyance , was revived at

Chippenham , and now we have to announce the consecration of a new lodge in Bradford . For some time past the number of Masons there has steadily increased , through theinfluence ofthe Lodge of Concord , G 32 , at Trowbridge , whence also has sprung the Lodge of Frome . 973 , and which can now number another offshoot in the lodge just consecrated .

The ceremony took place on Wednesday last week , in the lodge premises at the Town Hall , Bradfnrd-on-Avon , the consecrating master being Bro . the Rev . C . It . Davy , P . G . Chap , of England , who perfo-med the ceremony in his usual impressive manner . After the lodge had been declared formally constituted , the W . M . elect , Bro . It . de M . Lawson , P . M . C : 12 aud

973 , P . P . G . J . W . Wilts , wis most ablv installed by the V . W .. Bro . S . Wittey , D . P . G . M . Wilts , assisted by Bros . Davy and PaWitt , P . M . 970 , and afterwards proceeded to invest his officers , as follows : —Bro . W . Humphrey , P . M . 520 , P . P . G . N . Stafford , as P . M . ; Bro . A . B . Richardson , S . W . ; Bro . T . P . Saunders ,

J . W . ; Bro . Dr . Adye , P . M ., G 3 r 2 , Treasurer ; Bro . Chapman , Secretary ; Bro . Collie , S . D . ; Bro . Sparks , J . D . ; Bro . Rose , I . G . ; Bro . Felthain , Steward . Amongst the visiting brethren present were Bros . Kelwav , P . P . G . S . W ., Somerset ; Dr . Bryant , P . M . OS , Bristol ; J . Allen , P . M ., G : > 2 ; Holbrow ,

P . M ., 270 ; Col . Ford , P . M ., 335 ; Inski p , P . G . Steward , Somerset , P . M . 02 , and 1222 ; S . Gauntlett , J . W ., ( i'J 2 ; N . Rogers , S . D ., (> : 12 ; J . Berry , Secretary , 032 ; also Bros . Simpson , Parsons , C . Saxty , W . Collins , & c ., & e ., & c . Bro . Reeves presided at the harmonium with his accustomed ability . At the conclusion of the business the brethren

adjourned to the New Bear Hole ) , where a most excellent banquet was furnished by ( lost Bro . Fellham , who spared no pains or expense in providing for the comfort of his guests , neither must Mrs . Felthain be . fovgotlen , to whom was due the elegant nvavmev in which the room and table were decorated for the

occasion . On the removal of tho cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , amongst the responses to which , those of Bro . Wittey as D . P . G . M . rf the province , and Installing Master ofthe day , and Bro . Kelway on behalf ofthe Visitors , were specially received by the brethren , as also the remarks made by theS . W ., Bro . Richardson , on returning thanks for the Oflicers ofthe Lodge . The trains caused most of the brethren to leave at an early hour , and the party broke up , after a most successful gathering .

WE are rcqnested to call the attention of tbo brethren of West Lancashire to the meeting of the Lodge Sincerity , No . 292 , at the Masonic Temple , Hope-street . Liverpool , on Monday next , at ( i o'clock , when Bro . Ilamcr , assisted by Bros . Pelliain and Ilustwiek , will work the seven sections of the first degree .

HOLLOWAY ' S OINTMENT AND FILLS . —Physical Strength . — I ' or tho proper devclopcmcnt and nourishment of the human body , it U essential that the functions of the stomach , liver , kidneys and bowels be performed with order and regal irity . Holloway ' s remedies readily ensure both these conditions . The powers of Ihe . stomach are greatly augmented , and good gastric juice secreted in abundance

when ( he Ointment is diligently rubbed twice a day over tho pit of the stomach The Pills and Ointment enable it to extract all the food ' s nutritive matter , and to thoroughly dig-st most articles of food . In the most advanced cases of dyspepsia , the salutary power possessed by these medicaments is most remarkable , ami will fully realize the patient's hepes , and the expectations of his friends . —Auvr .

Prov. Grand Lodge And Banquet In Devizes.

PROV . GRAND LODGE AND BANQUET IN DEVIZES .

The Right Hon . the Lord METHUEN , the R . W . P . Grand Master of Wilts , having appointed that the Annual Provincial Grand Lod ge should be held this year in Devizes , on Friday there was a large and influential gathering of Freemasons , who arrived during the morning , from different parts of the country . The

arrangements for receiving the Prov . Grand Lodge were entrusted to the Lodge of Fidelity , No . GG 3 , and the W . M ., ( Bro . Nott , ) and brethren spared no pains to ensure a successful and satisfactory result . Fortunately the weather was fine . Lord Methuen drove over from Corsham , and the Provincial Grand Lodge

was opened in the Council Chamber , at three o ' clock when the Prov . Grand Master and other distinguished Masons present were saluted with the honours peculiar to the Craft . The brethren who attended included : The R . W ., the Prov . Grand Master , ( Lord Methuen ) ; the V . W . the D . Prov . Grand Master , ( Bro . Samuel

Wittey ) ; the V . W . the D . Prov . Grand Master ol Somerset , ( Bro . Bridges ) ; Bros , the Revs . C . It . Davy and T . F . Ravenshaw , Grand Chaplains of England ; the Rev . M . P . Pym , Vicar of Corsham and Chaplain to the Sussex Lodge , Bath ; Rev . W . S . French , Chaplain to the Lansdowne Lodge of Unity , No . 626 ,

Chippenham ; Fred . Binckcs , P . G . Steward ; It . Bradford , P . G . S . W ., and P . G . Treas . ; Wm . Biggs , P . P . G . S . W ., ( Wilts ) , and P . G . Sec , ( Berks and Bucks ); Henry C . Tombs , P . G . Sec . ; Parfitt , P . P . S . G . W . for Somerset , aud W . M . 626 ; It . Stokes , P . M . 586 ; C . W . Wyndham , P . M . 58 G , P . P . G . Reg . ; II . Ward , P . M . 586 ;

T . E . Darke , 5 SC ; W . Nott , W . M . 003 ; It . Haslam , W . M . 100 ; J . It . Chandler , P . M . 335 ; M . McIIugh , P . M . 603 ; T . L . Holloway , S . W . 003 ; G . Alexander , J . W . GOG ; W . Bead , P . M . 355 ; It . Lawson , P . M . 632 , and W . M . of the newly-consecrated lodge at

Brauford-on-Avon ; J . G . Benson , P . M . 58 G ; Jos . Burr , P . M . 663 ; Holmes , R . A , K T ., P . M ., and W . M . of Royal Standard Lodge , Halifax , ( Nova Scotia ) ; EPayne , P M . 335 ; J . Toomer , P . M . 355 ; Mitchell , P . P . J . W . ; Weaver , P . P . S . G . W . ; Lord , W . M . Lodge cf Rectitude , 335 ; Parliam , W . M . 53 , P . G . lteg .,

( Somerset ); Braid , and many others holding oiBee in the two provinces , Wilts and Somerset . The lodge having been opened in due form , the annual business was transacted , and it appeared that in all respects the province is now in a very satisfactory position . The P . G . Master appointed and invested the Prov . G . Officers for the year ensuing , as follows : —

Prov . Se-iior Grand Warden ... Bro . Kinneir . „ Junior ( j raiid Warden ... „ J . Chandler . „ Grand Chaplain „ The liev . C . It . Davy . „ Grand Asst . Chaplain ..-. „ The Kev . —JJixon .

„ Grand treasurer ... „ 1 'r . ulford „ Grand Registrar „ Stokes . „ Grand Secretary „ Tombs . „ Senior Grand Deacon ... ., Nutt .

,, Juniorfiraud iJea .-ou ... ,, Ale-Hugh . „ Grand Sup . of Works ... „ Lord . „ Grand Dir . of Ceremonies „ Parlitt . „ G . Asst . Uir . ofCer „ Ward . Grand Sword-Hearer ... .. Thompson .

„ Grand Organist „ U . Clarke . „ Grand Pursuivant „ ]{ . Tarrant . ,, Grand Asst . Pur . „ Inskip . \ Bros . O . Goldnoy , Gold-„ Graud Stewards I ney , jun ., F . Wilmott , I Lane , llearne , and Key-J uolds .

The lodge having been closed the oflicers and brethren adjourned to the Town-hall , and sat down to a banquet , thu caterer being . Mr . Raymond , ofthe Crown Hotel . The room was decorated with a number of Masonic emblems aud ( lags ami presented a most tasteful appearance , for which Bro . Nott is entitled to credit . The worthy

Deputy Prov . Grand Master ( Bro . Wittey ) , contributed greatly to the decoration of the hall by sending from his conservatory some choice plants and flowers . The musical arrangements wero under the direction of Bro . J . II . Chandler , ami in the course oftliecvening several excellent songs were rendered . The cloth having been cleared and grace sang ,

The CHAIRMAN ( Lord Methuen ) rose and proposed the first toast on the list , namely , " The Queen and the Craft . " ( App lause . ) Lord MUTUUEN said the toast which ought to follow next was , "The health of His Royal Highness the

Prince of Wales . " ( Applause . ) As they all knew , tho Prince had lately joined the Craft —( applause)—and if he followed in the footsteps of his illustrious parents he would be sureto become a good Mason . ( Hear , hear . ) He was confident that all the brethren present entertained the hope that at soma future time His Royal