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Cornwall.
CORNWALL .
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE . A Provincial Grand Lodge and General Communication of Masons of the Province was held on Tuesday , 9 th July , at the Town Hall , St . Austell . There was a large attendance of brethren from all parts of the provinces , there
being over 200 members ptesent . The town was gaily decorated with bunting and bands of music paraded the streets at intervals . The bells of the parish church also rang merry peals during the day , The proceedings were somewhat marred by
the indisposition , we hope temporary only , of the R . W . the Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Augustus Smith , who had come down from town the previous day to be present at the Grand Lodge , and was the guest of Bro . Edmond Carlyon , but was unable to attend in consequence
of an affection of the throat , which hadg iven him much annoyance during the nig ht , and from which he had not yet recoverod sufficiently to be able to perform the duties which would have devolved upon him . The following officers took- their several
positions 111 the Grand Lodge : —Br . R . Rogers , P . Prov . G . M ., acting Prov . G . M . ; John Rescoria , D . Prov . G . M . ; Charles Read , Prov . S . G . W . ; Dr . Mudge , Assist . Prov . J . G . W . ; Rev . G . L . Church , Prov . G . Chaplain ; William Tweedy , Treas . ; E . T . Carlyon , Prov . G . Sec . ; John Coombe ,
Prov . J . G . D . ; W . Treguary , Prov . G . Supt . of Wks . ; W . Mitchell and W . Guy , D . of Cer , ; Samuel Harvey , Prov . G . Pttrst . : W . Rooks , Assist , do . ; W . C . Borlase , J . F . Penrose , Martin , Dunn , j . B . Kerswell , and Jocoh Grigg , Prov . G . Stewards ; T . Chirgwin , P . Prov . J . G . W .
The following brethren were also present : —Col . Peard . P . Prov . G . S . W ; T . Solomon , P'Prov . S . G . W . j Rev . F . P . Paul , Prov . C . Chaplain ; G . A . Jenkins , P' Prov . G . Reg ; E . Carlyon , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; W . H . Jenkins , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; F . W . Dabb , P . Prov . T . G . W . ; W . J . Johns , P .
Prov . G . Reg . ; W . J . Hughan , P . Prov . G . Sec . ; T . Q . Couch , P . Prov . J . G . W . John Hele , Mus . Bac , P . Prov . G . O . ; T . Harvey , P . Prov . Supt . of Works ; J . H . Burrall , P . Prov . G . D . C . ; J . Niness , P . Prov . G . Reg . ; J . PauII , P . Prov . Supt , of Works ; L . P . Metham , D . Prov . G . M . of
Devon ; I . Latimer . P . Prov . G . Sec . of Devon ; and the Masters , officers , and many of the brethren of the lodges of the province . Bro . E . T . Carlyon , the Prov . Grand Secretary , said in opening the business , he was quite sure that they would all be pained to hear of the
illness of their Grand Master —( hear , hear ) . He had been very unwell during the nigh ) , and remained unwell to-day ; so that he would not be able to be present . On this occasion , therefore , it would be necessary that Bro . Reginald Rogers should act in his stead . Before retiring , he had
the pleasure of stating that he had had the gratification of placing on the pedestal three mallets , the g ift of the Grand Master . Bro . Reginald Rogers , on taking the chair , expressed his regret at the circumstances which
prevented the attendance of their Grand Master , whom they would all have been glad to see in his place , performing his duties . He was sure that they would all feel the greatest regret that he could not be present with them to-day —( hear , hear ) .
The lodge was then opened in due form , and the business , which was considerable , was proceeded with , witli much promptitude . Bro . John , clerk to the Prov . G . Secretary , read the minutes of the last meeting of the Grand Lodge , which were duly confirmed . The Prov . G . Master then read the replies
whichh ad been received in answer to the addresses of congratulation sent to her Majesty the Queen and the Prince of Wales , and moved that they be recorded in the minutes of the Grand Lodge , which was agreed to . Bro . W . Tweedy , Prov . G . Treasurer , next read his statement of the accounts .
The Prov . G . Secretary ' s report was then read . Number of lodges 24 ; No . of initiations , 10 , 3 ; joining members , 18 ; members , 7 86—totolpoj . In 1870 there were 107 initiations ; 27 joining members ; 7 , 35 members—or a total of 860 . This shows a net increase on the year of 1871-2 01 * 38 . There had not been any Directory pub-
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Iished for the present year as yet , in consequence of the annual returns not having been sent in in time to complete it . The G . Master adverted to the inconvenience that was felt owinsr to the Masters of Lodsres
not sending in their returns earlier , and expressed a hope that attention would be given to this subject of complaint . The reports were then passed .
Br . Chirgwin then read the report of the Cornwall Masonic Annuity Fund : —The grand total was £ 153 12 s . 6 d ,, being an increase of ^ 27 us . 6 d ., over the previous year—a statement which was received with much applause . The report , which was signed by Br . R . Rogers , Treasurer ,
and T . Chirgwin , Secretary , concluded by say ing - . — " We have much pleasure in reporting that the income frovn annual subscriptions and donations still continues to increase , and has enabled us to purchase since the last annual festival meeting / 200 , LA . per cent ., perpetual preference
stock of the Bristol and Exeter Railway and . £ 200 , fie , per cent . Russiau . Bonds . The income from our present investments now amounts to £ 70 19 s . Applications have been received from two candidates for annuities , and it will be for the Prov . G . Lodge to decide , whether more than one additional annuitant shall be elected at this
meeting . The usual voting papers have been sent to each subscriber . " The report was then received and passed . Bros . Reginald Rogers and Thomas Chirgwin were unanimously re-elected Treasurer and Secretary of the Annuity Fund , and Bro . Guy , of St . Austell , and Bro . Niness , of Chacewater , Auditors .
Bro . Hughan , P . Prov . G . Sec , then read a series of resolutions of which he had given due notice , ami the object of which was to elect two annuitants , there being two candidates , the first on the poll to have ^ 20 a year , the second to have the balance in hand , which was £ 10 19 s . a
year , and which it was also proposed ( by Bro . Chirgwin ) to make up by a special vote of ogio to £ 20 . The resolutions were ably moved by Bro . Hughan , and as ably supported b y Bro . Col . Peard , and unanimously adopted . The brethren were then formed into order of
procession by Bro . Samuel Harvey , the P . G . Pursuivant . The procession passed through the town , the bands playing the quaint well-known Masonic March music . The streets were crowded with people , and as the weather was exceedingly fine
there was nothing to mar the interest of the scene . The services were conducted by the Rev . Bros . Paull , Ferris , and Bloxsome . The Rev . Bro . G . L . Church preached an excellent and appropriate sermon , founded on Malachi iii , 17— " And they shall be mine , saith the Lord of
Hosts , in that day when I make up my jewels . " In the sermon the preacher entered full y into the meritsof Freemasonry , and showed how thoroughly these principles harmonised with the great doctrines of Christianity and the precepts which
our Saviour inculcated . Without trenching on the mysteries of the Order , the Rev . gentleman showed how much the doctrines of Masonry promoted all the moril , domestic , and social virtues .
On the return trom church , the acting Grand Master reported that there were 3 19 votes for Bro . Collins , and 257 votes for Bro . W . Harvey . He thereupon declared that Bro . Collins was lirst , and Bro . W . Harvey second annuitant . Bro E T . Carlton then proposed a vote of £ 10 to Br W . Harvey , £$ to the widow at Fowey ,
and £ f , to the widow at Helston . —Bro Jenkins , Mayor of Truro , seconded , the motion , which was carried unanimously . Bro Roscobla , D . Prov . G . M ., then proposed a vote of £ 21 ; to the Annuity Fund , and £ 21 ; to the Education Fund . Bro Colonel Peard seconded the motion , which was also carried unanimously . The latter Fund is only now established .
The Grand Master then proposed a vote of thanks to the Grand Chaplain for his excellent sermon . Tin ' s was duly seconded , and the Rev . Bro Church acknowledged the compliment .
The Lodge was then adjourned for half an hour to allow the Deputy Provincial Grand Master consulting the Grand Master as to the appointment of his officers . The amount collected at the church was
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£ 9 6 s . jfd . One-fifth was voted to the clergyman of the parish , two-fifths were voted towards the fund for the church restoration at St . Austell , and two-fifths for the Cornwall Annuity Fund .
Bro . Mason suggested that next year they should visit Callington and hold the Grand Lodge there . —Bro . Carlyon said it was the wish of the Grand Master that they should hold their next Grand Lodge at Callington , where eighteen years since he was appointed Senior Grand Warden—( cheers ) .
Bro . Hughan proposed that they should vote ten guineas to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and a similar sum to the Institution for Girls . He said that these sums could be got out of the "fees of honour . " But the Treasurer
showed that all the funds had been for the present appropriated . Tiie Deputy Provincial Grand Master said that they had educational institutions in the province , and it was thought that for the present it should stand over .
Bro . Hugan altered his motion for five guineas to each of the two institutions . They had three boys in the school , who were benefitted to the extent of £ 120 a year , while the whole of the contributions amounted to only s £ ioo . —The
S . G . Warden seconded the motion , adding as a rider , ' ' if the funds of the province would allow of it . " The motion , as amended , was carried by ac « clamation .
Bro . Anderton suggested that all their votes should be sent to Bro . Hugan , who would effect beneficial exchanges in favour of their candidates . —Bro Hugan said that they had only 250 votes in the province , while it required i ; ooo votes to get a child elected . That fact showed how much indebted they were and had been to other
provinces . Bro Boscorla called attention to the very beautiful large ivory gavels which their Provincial Grand Master , Bro Aug . Smith , had that day presented to the Grand Lodge , and while sympathising with him in his illness , they should
also convey to him their thanks for his handsome present . This was agreed to with much applause . Bro Hosken , Prov . G'O ., of the Lodge ef the Three Grand Principals , Penryn ably presided at the organ , both in the church and the Town Hall .
The company then went in procession to the Assembly Rooms , where they partook of a banquet provided by Mr . Matthews , of Plymouth . The D . G . P . M . Bro . R . Rogers presided , and a number of loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed , and speeches made , thus bringing a pleasant day to a most happy conclusion .
HAMPSHIRE . ALBERSHOT . —Alder shot Camp Lodge ( No ' 3 . 3 ' )•—The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Royal Hotel , on the 4 th inst . The chair of K . S . was occupied by the W . M ., Bro . J . Fenn , who was supported by the
following officers : Bros . C . Came '•; I . P . M ., G . Purst . Hants ; Capt . Richards' - , R . E ., S . W . ¦ J . Osmond , P . M ., J . W . ; K . vliite , Sec . ; B . Fitter , S . D . ; T . Lawrey . * j . ; U . Lucus , O . G . The lodge was open- . 1 in form , in the first
degree , and the nv . utes of the last regular meeting read and -onfirmed . Sergt . Thomas , 7 th Hussars , w :. s proposed as a candidate for initiation . Some other business having been transacted , the lodge was closed in peace , harmony , and brotherly love .
HAVANT . —Carnarvon Lodge ( No 804 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , the 2 nd instant . The lodge was opened by Bro . E . Good , W . M . j assisted by his officers . Bro . R . Giles was raised in an able
manner by the W . M . Bro . J . N . Hillman , P . M ., then took the chair , and a Board of nineteen Installed Masters having been opened . Bro . H . Martin Green . S . W ., was installed as Master for
the ensuing year . He appointed his officers as follows : —Bros . Clay , S . \ V . ; Francis , J . W . ; Weeks , P . M ., Treasurer ; Roach , Sec . ; Hillman , P . M ., M . C ; Harrison , S . D . ; Lintott , J . D . ; Fabian Cox , I . G . ; Parnell , Org . ; and Stallard
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Cornwall.
CORNWALL .
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE . A Provincial Grand Lodge and General Communication of Masons of the Province was held on Tuesday , 9 th July , at the Town Hall , St . Austell . There was a large attendance of brethren from all parts of the provinces , there
being over 200 members ptesent . The town was gaily decorated with bunting and bands of music paraded the streets at intervals . The bells of the parish church also rang merry peals during the day , The proceedings were somewhat marred by
the indisposition , we hope temporary only , of the R . W . the Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Augustus Smith , who had come down from town the previous day to be present at the Grand Lodge , and was the guest of Bro . Edmond Carlyon , but was unable to attend in consequence
of an affection of the throat , which hadg iven him much annoyance during the nig ht , and from which he had not yet recoverod sufficiently to be able to perform the duties which would have devolved upon him . The following officers took- their several
positions 111 the Grand Lodge : —Br . R . Rogers , P . Prov . G . M ., acting Prov . G . M . ; John Rescoria , D . Prov . G . M . ; Charles Read , Prov . S . G . W . ; Dr . Mudge , Assist . Prov . J . G . W . ; Rev . G . L . Church , Prov . G . Chaplain ; William Tweedy , Treas . ; E . T . Carlyon , Prov . G . Sec . ; John Coombe ,
Prov . J . G . D . ; W . Treguary , Prov . G . Supt . of Wks . ; W . Mitchell and W . Guy , D . of Cer , ; Samuel Harvey , Prov . G . Pttrst . : W . Rooks , Assist , do . ; W . C . Borlase , J . F . Penrose , Martin , Dunn , j . B . Kerswell , and Jocoh Grigg , Prov . G . Stewards ; T . Chirgwin , P . Prov . J . G . W .
The following brethren were also present : —Col . Peard . P . Prov . G . S . W ; T . Solomon , P'Prov . S . G . W . j Rev . F . P . Paul , Prov . C . Chaplain ; G . A . Jenkins , P' Prov . G . Reg ; E . Carlyon , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; W . H . Jenkins , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; F . W . Dabb , P . Prov . T . G . W . ; W . J . Johns , P .
Prov . G . Reg . ; W . J . Hughan , P . Prov . G . Sec . ; T . Q . Couch , P . Prov . J . G . W . John Hele , Mus . Bac , P . Prov . G . O . ; T . Harvey , P . Prov . Supt . of Works ; J . H . Burrall , P . Prov . G . D . C . ; J . Niness , P . Prov . G . Reg . ; J . PauII , P . Prov . Supt , of Works ; L . P . Metham , D . Prov . G . M . of
Devon ; I . Latimer . P . Prov . G . Sec . of Devon ; and the Masters , officers , and many of the brethren of the lodges of the province . Bro . E . T . Carlyon , the Prov . Grand Secretary , said in opening the business , he was quite sure that they would all be pained to hear of the
illness of their Grand Master —( hear , hear ) . He had been very unwell during the nigh ) , and remained unwell to-day ; so that he would not be able to be present . On this occasion , therefore , it would be necessary that Bro . Reginald Rogers should act in his stead . Before retiring , he had
the pleasure of stating that he had had the gratification of placing on the pedestal three mallets , the g ift of the Grand Master . Bro . Reginald Rogers , on taking the chair , expressed his regret at the circumstances which
prevented the attendance of their Grand Master , whom they would all have been glad to see in his place , performing his duties . He was sure that they would all feel the greatest regret that he could not be present with them to-day —( hear , hear ) .
The lodge was then opened in due form , and the business , which was considerable , was proceeded with , witli much promptitude . Bro . John , clerk to the Prov . G . Secretary , read the minutes of the last meeting of the Grand Lodge , which were duly confirmed . The Prov . G . Master then read the replies
whichh ad been received in answer to the addresses of congratulation sent to her Majesty the Queen and the Prince of Wales , and moved that they be recorded in the minutes of the Grand Lodge , which was agreed to . Bro . W . Tweedy , Prov . G . Treasurer , next read his statement of the accounts .
The Prov . G . Secretary ' s report was then read . Number of lodges 24 ; No . of initiations , 10 , 3 ; joining members , 18 ; members , 7 86—totolpoj . In 1870 there were 107 initiations ; 27 joining members ; 7 , 35 members—or a total of 860 . This shows a net increase on the year of 1871-2 01 * 38 . There had not been any Directory pub-
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Iished for the present year as yet , in consequence of the annual returns not having been sent in in time to complete it . The G . Master adverted to the inconvenience that was felt owinsr to the Masters of Lodsres
not sending in their returns earlier , and expressed a hope that attention would be given to this subject of complaint . The reports were then passed .
Br . Chirgwin then read the report of the Cornwall Masonic Annuity Fund : —The grand total was £ 153 12 s . 6 d ,, being an increase of ^ 27 us . 6 d ., over the previous year—a statement which was received with much applause . The report , which was signed by Br . R . Rogers , Treasurer ,
and T . Chirgwin , Secretary , concluded by say ing - . — " We have much pleasure in reporting that the income frovn annual subscriptions and donations still continues to increase , and has enabled us to purchase since the last annual festival meeting / 200 , LA . per cent ., perpetual preference
stock of the Bristol and Exeter Railway and . £ 200 , fie , per cent . Russiau . Bonds . The income from our present investments now amounts to £ 70 19 s . Applications have been received from two candidates for annuities , and it will be for the Prov . G . Lodge to decide , whether more than one additional annuitant shall be elected at this
meeting . The usual voting papers have been sent to each subscriber . " The report was then received and passed . Bros . Reginald Rogers and Thomas Chirgwin were unanimously re-elected Treasurer and Secretary of the Annuity Fund , and Bro . Guy , of St . Austell , and Bro . Niness , of Chacewater , Auditors .
Bro . Hughan , P . Prov . G . Sec , then read a series of resolutions of which he had given due notice , ami the object of which was to elect two annuitants , there being two candidates , the first on the poll to have ^ 20 a year , the second to have the balance in hand , which was £ 10 19 s . a
year , and which it was also proposed ( by Bro . Chirgwin ) to make up by a special vote of ogio to £ 20 . The resolutions were ably moved by Bro . Hughan , and as ably supported b y Bro . Col . Peard , and unanimously adopted . The brethren were then formed into order of
procession by Bro . Samuel Harvey , the P . G . Pursuivant . The procession passed through the town , the bands playing the quaint well-known Masonic March music . The streets were crowded with people , and as the weather was exceedingly fine
there was nothing to mar the interest of the scene . The services were conducted by the Rev . Bros . Paull , Ferris , and Bloxsome . The Rev . Bro . G . L . Church preached an excellent and appropriate sermon , founded on Malachi iii , 17— " And they shall be mine , saith the Lord of
Hosts , in that day when I make up my jewels . " In the sermon the preacher entered full y into the meritsof Freemasonry , and showed how thoroughly these principles harmonised with the great doctrines of Christianity and the precepts which
our Saviour inculcated . Without trenching on the mysteries of the Order , the Rev . gentleman showed how much the doctrines of Masonry promoted all the moril , domestic , and social virtues .
On the return trom church , the acting Grand Master reported that there were 3 19 votes for Bro . Collins , and 257 votes for Bro . W . Harvey . He thereupon declared that Bro . Collins was lirst , and Bro . W . Harvey second annuitant . Bro E T . Carlton then proposed a vote of £ 10 to Br W . Harvey , £$ to the widow at Fowey ,
and £ f , to the widow at Helston . —Bro Jenkins , Mayor of Truro , seconded , the motion , which was carried unanimously . Bro Roscobla , D . Prov . G . M ., then proposed a vote of £ 21 ; to the Annuity Fund , and £ 21 ; to the Education Fund . Bro Colonel Peard seconded the motion , which was also carried unanimously . The latter Fund is only now established .
The Grand Master then proposed a vote of thanks to the Grand Chaplain for his excellent sermon . Tin ' s was duly seconded , and the Rev . Bro Church acknowledged the compliment .
The Lodge was then adjourned for half an hour to allow the Deputy Provincial Grand Master consulting the Grand Master as to the appointment of his officers . The amount collected at the church was
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£ 9 6 s . jfd . One-fifth was voted to the clergyman of the parish , two-fifths were voted towards the fund for the church restoration at St . Austell , and two-fifths for the Cornwall Annuity Fund .
Bro . Mason suggested that next year they should visit Callington and hold the Grand Lodge there . —Bro . Carlyon said it was the wish of the Grand Master that they should hold their next Grand Lodge at Callington , where eighteen years since he was appointed Senior Grand Warden—( cheers ) .
Bro . Hughan proposed that they should vote ten guineas to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and a similar sum to the Institution for Girls . He said that these sums could be got out of the "fees of honour . " But the Treasurer
showed that all the funds had been for the present appropriated . Tiie Deputy Provincial Grand Master said that they had educational institutions in the province , and it was thought that for the present it should stand over .
Bro . Hugan altered his motion for five guineas to each of the two institutions . They had three boys in the school , who were benefitted to the extent of £ 120 a year , while the whole of the contributions amounted to only s £ ioo . —The
S . G . Warden seconded the motion , adding as a rider , ' ' if the funds of the province would allow of it . " The motion , as amended , was carried by ac « clamation .
Bro . Anderton suggested that all their votes should be sent to Bro . Hugan , who would effect beneficial exchanges in favour of their candidates . —Bro Hugan said that they had only 250 votes in the province , while it required i ; ooo votes to get a child elected . That fact showed how much indebted they were and had been to other
provinces . Bro Boscorla called attention to the very beautiful large ivory gavels which their Provincial Grand Master , Bro Aug . Smith , had that day presented to the Grand Lodge , and while sympathising with him in his illness , they should
also convey to him their thanks for his handsome present . This was agreed to with much applause . Bro Hosken , Prov . G'O ., of the Lodge ef the Three Grand Principals , Penryn ably presided at the organ , both in the church and the Town Hall .
The company then went in procession to the Assembly Rooms , where they partook of a banquet provided by Mr . Matthews , of Plymouth . The D . G . P . M . Bro . R . Rogers presided , and a number of loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed , and speeches made , thus bringing a pleasant day to a most happy conclusion .
HAMPSHIRE . ALBERSHOT . —Alder shot Camp Lodge ( No ' 3 . 3 ' )•—The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held in the Royal Hotel , on the 4 th inst . The chair of K . S . was occupied by the W . M ., Bro . J . Fenn , who was supported by the
following officers : Bros . C . Came '•; I . P . M ., G . Purst . Hants ; Capt . Richards' - , R . E ., S . W . ¦ J . Osmond , P . M ., J . W . ; K . vliite , Sec . ; B . Fitter , S . D . ; T . Lawrey . * j . ; U . Lucus , O . G . The lodge was open- . 1 in form , in the first
degree , and the nv . utes of the last regular meeting read and -onfirmed . Sergt . Thomas , 7 th Hussars , w :. s proposed as a candidate for initiation . Some other business having been transacted , the lodge was closed in peace , harmony , and brotherly love .
HAVANT . —Carnarvon Lodge ( No 804 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , the 2 nd instant . The lodge was opened by Bro . E . Good , W . M . j assisted by his officers . Bro . R . Giles was raised in an able
manner by the W . M . Bro . J . N . Hillman , P . M ., then took the chair , and a Board of nineteen Installed Masters having been opened . Bro . H . Martin Green . S . W ., was installed as Master for
the ensuing year . He appointed his officers as follows : —Bros . Clay , S . \ V . ; Francis , J . W . ; Weeks , P . M ., Treasurer ; Roach , Sec . ; Hillman , P . M ., M . C ; Harrison , S . D . ; Lintott , J . D . ; Fabian Cox , I . G . ; Parnell , Org . ; and Stallard