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Meeting Of The Grand Lodge Of Cornwall.
MEETING OF THE GRAND LODGE OF CORNWALL .
The annual meeting of the Grand Lodge of the Province of Cornwall , was held on Tuesday July G , at Helston , and there was a very large attendance , about 160 brethren walking in the procession . The members assembled from all parts of Cornwall , and as Helston lies some ten miles off the rail , and the
business of Grand Lodge was fixed to commence at 10 o ' clock , many of the brethren had to leave their homes at a very early hour . They assembled in the large market-room below the Town Hall , where they put ou their Masonic clothing , and then proceeded up-stairs into the Grand Lodge . Outside , across the street , floated a number of banners which
contributed to the gaiety of the town , and as many years had elapsed since a Grand Lodge had been held in Helston , there was much interest evinced by the inhabitants and their visitors from the neighbourhood , in the jut-door proceedings . The Town Hall itself was prettily and suitably fitted up . The Grand Lodge was formed as soon as the hrethren arrived from tlie train . The R . AV . the
Provincial Grand Master , Augustus Smith , Esq ., presided , and conducted the business of the lodge with his accustomed ability and urbanity . He was . ' ¦ supported on his right and left , and in the Wardens ' hairs by the principal ollicers and brethren of the province . Tlie Grand Lodge was opened in due
form , and with the customary honours to the Grand Master . The names of the different lodges in the province ¦ were called over , and ollicers and other members were present from nearly every lodge . Bro . E . T . Carlyon , the G . Sec . theu read the minutes of the
last meeting , which were received and adopted . Bro . CIHRGWIN , in the temporary absence of Bro . Reginald lingers , next read the report of the Treasurer of the Cornwall Freemasons * Annuity Fund , and expressed an earnest hope that the Fund would be still maintained , as it was a most excellent
institution for the province . The GRAND MASTER thought that the province must be much gratified by the report . In five years the province had subscribed sullicient funds for the maintenance of two annuities . As to some of the lodges not having subscribed this year , he said
they could not expect all plants to flower every year . The move the report w , e : disenuniimled through the province the greater results might they expect . Bro . Wih . TWEEDY then read his report as Treasurer of the Funds of the ( irand Lodge . Amongst the items expended , was one . of ten guineas , which
had been anticipated \ y the H . W ., the P . G . Master , who explained that he had requested it might be given to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , as he wished the Province to lie represented at that noble meeting of the Grand Lodge , when . £ 12 , 000 wes subscribed towards the institution . He had
determined that if ( here was any objection to the vote , the circumstances being so exceptional , he would defray the amount himself . [ We need scarcely say that the vote was confirmed with acclamation . ] Bro . Lord EI . IOT said that in consequence of the
large sum subscribed on the occasion , tl e Grand Master of Lancashire having subscribed £ 1 , 0 ( 10 , they had been unable to obtain the election of young Bush , but he hoped that they would he more successful next year , when the 710 votes that had been polled for him would bi ; carrit'd forward .
lhe Treasurer ' s account was then unanimousl y receive I and adopted . The Petitions for lielief were then brought up . it was proposed liy the Committee , that io be given to a needy brother , well known to the Hrethren , who had returned I rem Australia . Bro . Cniliowix
suggested thai it should be increased to . £ 10 to enable the brother to start in a small way of business , and the committee assenting , the propos . il was immediately adopted ; and the small amount of £ 2 was given by ( he committee to another distressed brother , as temporary relief , his petition not being in time to
be carefully considered , Bro . (" IIIRUWIN .-said that they had a balance in hand of about . i ' dd . Out of this sum there had been voted about i ' 30 . lie moved that £ ¦' . () be vottd out of the remainder to the Cornwall Masonic Annuity Fund . Br . DAIIII seconded the motion , and it was carried unanimously .
The re appointment of lir . Reginald Rogers , as Treasurer , and of I'r . ( . 'hirgwin , as Secretary , was theu moved , seconded , and unaii ' uuouly carried . Bros . F . W . Dabband S . Ilolloway were appointed auditors .
It being now twelve o ' clock , the remainder of the businees of the ( irand Lodge was prostponcd , in order that the brethren might proceed to church to hear a sermon , as is usual on tin se occasions . The procession was then formed in the order prescribed ,
Meeting Of The Grand Lodge Of Cornwall.
several of the lodges having their banners , and the banners of Grand Lodge also being carried on the occasion . The lodges formed in due order , the junior lodges coming first , and the Grand Officers of the Province , and from other provinces bringing up the rear . There were two bands , one heading the
procession , the second near the middle , and they both played that remarkable air which lias been a source of comfort and of mystery to Freemasons in all time ; from whence it came and who was the clever genius that composed it are things hidden in the womb of time . Its simple strains must be a
source of cynical criticism amongst outer barbarians whenever they bear it played . However , it is one of those established institutions , like others in Freemasonry , which , like the Laws of the Modes and Persians , alteretli not . The different officers carried the various insignia of the Order , and the brethren
appeared in their Craft and Provincial clothing . The procession wended its way up the town to St . Michael ' s Church , and returned after servicethiN . ugh the streets of the lower part of the town ; so that it passed through the greater part of Helston . The church was attended by a great number of visitors .
Tlie services were conducted by the Rev . Bros . Dr . Bannister , incumbent of St . Day , F . B Paul , F . II . A . Wright , of Stythians and Pcrranarworthal , the preacher being the Rev . Bro . J . D . Hawkesley , P . G . chaplain , who founded his discourse ou Acts viii .
20 , " Sirs , ye be all brethren . " The sermon was in all respects an admirable one , and in it the preacher briefly ami cle . vly stated to his hearers some of the great moral piincipleswhichare enjoined upon all members of the Masonic . fenternitv .
At the close of the services a collection was made , and the amount realised w . is £ S 9 s . 4 d . The brethren then re-formed in procession and returned to the Town Hall to transact the remainder of the business . The GRAND MASTER proceeded to appoint his
officers . In doing so , he observed that this was the most difficult duty that devolved upon him . Every year increased his difficulty , because of the increase of the lodges and ol the flourishing state of Masonry in the province , and the increase of working Masons who became Past Masters of their lodges . He had
adverted to this subject on previous occasions , and his difficulties reminded him forcibly of those which had been ascribed to another . When Pitt was a young man about 2 fj years of age , he went down to Cambridge . Dr . Paley was the preacher , and he said '" Here is a man with two loaves and five small
fishes , but what are they among so many *"•—( Laughter . ) That was just his position , but he would endeavour to distribute the honours of the province , as far as he could , amongst those lodges which had earned a right to them . After some further observations , the following brethren were
appointed to the purple;—John ttoscorla , P . M . {\ 1 \\ D . G . M . ; Lord Eliot , I . P . D . G . M . ; Frederick Williams ( 331 ) , M . I ' ., P . G . S . W . ; James Mudge ( . 151 ) , P . G . J . W . ; Wm . Tweedv ( P . M .. ' ) 31 ) , G . Treas . ; Rev . J . I ) . . LIa . wke . sley G . O . ; ' liev . F . B . Paul , Assist . G . C . ; W . T . Sobey
(!) 77 ) , G . R . ; W . J . Hughan ( 131 ) , G . S . ; W . F . Newman ( 75 ) , G . S . D . ; J . Levin ( 121 ) , G . J . D . ; S . Jacob (< K > 7 ) , (' . WA ; S . Higgs ( 121 ) . C . D . C . ; R . Johns ( 131 ) , C . A . D . O . ; Lieut . Eustace ( tol ) , G . S . B . ; T . Taylor , G . Org ; S . Harvey ( 131 ) , G . P . ; W . Rooks ( l . tlOO ) , G . l . G ; and Bros . Thos . Currv ( 7 . 5 ) ,
Frank Harvey ( 450 ) , Roberts ( 310 ) , John Hall ( 0 !)!)) , W . II . Dunstau ( 7 o ) , and W . Tregay ( oSO ) were appointed ( irand Stewards . Bro . Faun WILLIAMS , . 1 / . / ' ., proposed Bro . S . B . Trebi'cock of 0 . ° 0 ( i ) , and Bro . Dr . ISA . NNISTKR seconded him , as Grand Tvler .
When appointing the O . See ., the GRAND MASTER spoke iu the highest terms of the services rendered for many years by Bro . Carlyon , as G . Sec , and Bro J . O . Mayne , as
his zeal in everything connected with it . As Grand Lodge did not recognize the office of Assistant Grand Secretary , be purposed discontinuing that appointment , so as to bring their working in harmony with that of the neighbouring province of Devon . Pros . R . Rogers , E . T . Ci . rlyon , and W . Tweedy
were reappointed the Committee for Relief ; and Bros . ICdward Ilawke and Thomas Solomon were appoint . d Auditors . I'he proceeds of the sermon preached in the morning were thus allocated : 1-oth to the clergymen of the parish , 2-. 5 thsto the National Schools , and 2-0 ths to the Cornwall Masonic Annuity Fund .
I'r . W . II . JENKINS proposed , in the warmest terms of eulogy , a vote of thanks to Hr . Carlyton for his valuable services as secretary . Br . SOLOMON Recorded the motion , including in it the name of I Jr . Mayne , which was ,-ordially assented to by the
proposer , and carried iu the heartiest manner . Both these brethren acknowle Iged the compliment . Br . the Rev . J . 1 ) . IIAWKKSLEV suggested that a book should be provided iu which all the brethren who attended Grand Lodge should record their names . Such a work would be very interesting .
Meeting Of The Grand Lodge Of Cornwall.
The GRAND MASTER concurred , and said it should be done . Br . HUGHAN then called attention to a point of practice ot serious importance . A person blackballed in one lodge had been afterwards admitted into another lodge . This was followed by a
statement of facts as to what had happened at ' Falmouth and Penryn , and a committee , consisting of Bros . Carlyon , llughan , R . Rogers , R . R . liodd , Solomon , and Chirgwiu , was appointed to investigate into the circumstances and bring up a report . The practice of the admission of improper persons into tiie
fraternity was strongly condemned . This finished the business of the day , and the lodge was adjourned to the Assembly Rooms , at the Angel Hotel , where the banquet was provided . It was intended to dine at three , but the business
of Grand Lodge did not termiua e till four o ' clock , and many of the brethren had to leave at 6 to catch the Cornish train . This made the proceedings at the festival rather short and somewhat hurried . The room was elegantly decorated , and Mrs . Bennett deserves commendation for the excellent dinner that
she had provided for the hungry mortals that crowded to the tables . The R . W . the Grand Master presided , supported by the Mayor of the Borough , and a large
gathering of Prov . Grand Ollicers and brethren . Amongst the company was a small band of good vocalists , who , between the speeches , sang a variety of Masonic songs and airs in a very creditable manner . Grace was said both before and after dini . er . in
Latin , by the Rev . Bro . Hawkesley . After dinner The GRAND MASTER proposed the usual loyal toasts , which were loyally greeted , as is the maimer in all Masonic gatherings . The G . M . referred with much satisfaction to 1 I . R . H . the Prince of Wales having joined the Craft , but expressed his regret
that the Prince should have felt it necessary to have entered the order through a foreign doorway . There might , however , be a good reason for this . The more he practised the principles of Masonry the more would he fit himself for the high position to which he was likely to be raised iu due course by
the Great Architect ot the Universe . ( Loud cheers . ) After the toast of '' The Sovereign of the Order , the Earl of Zetland , " and "The D . G . M ., the Earl de Grey and l-ipon , and the Grand Officers , past and present , '' had been proposed , and responded to by Lord EI . IOT , his lordship concluded in proposing
the health ot the Grand Master , which was drunk with the utmost enthusiasm . The R . W . G . MASTER , in responding to the com- . pliment , said the meeting that day was one of very peculiar interest to him . It was now fifteen years since that he took his post in the Provincial
Grand Lodge meeting , and it was at Helston that he was first elevated to the post of their D . P . G . SI . From that period he had had to carry ou the work of the province , and it was a matter of very great satisfaction to him that he had been able to complete a circle of the province , and during that time
lie had never failed to take his part in the performance of those duties which devolved upon him as a ruler of the Craft . It also afforded him much pleasure to meet friends again this day who took a part on that occasion . It was especially gratifying to meet bis excellent friend , Bro . Edwards ,
the Mayor of Helston , who was at that distant period Mayor of Helston then as well as now . ( Loud cheers . ) He hardly thought that photogiaphs existed in that day , but if they had he believed that both he and his friend would look a little olde . " than they did when they first met here
—( laughter)—but however much looks might be altered , he was assured that their hearts were equally true . The R . W . G . M . concluded by thanking his brethren for the cordial manner and fraternal feeling which they always evinced towards him . Again rising , he said he was reminded by the movement of
the brcthreu present that they lived in a day of " hurry scurry , " when they were compelled to break up pleasant meetings by the exigencies ot railway travelling , but he would not allow a separation to take place without giving them another toast—that of the Provincial Officers who had favoured them with
their presence , especially alluding to Bro . Borlase , who , though young in years , appeared there crowned iu honours , and was the Secretary for Oxfordshire . Bro . Borlase Lore a name honoured in the county , anil fhey were glad to sec him there , filling so high a position as he did in a distant county .
The toast was received with acclamation , and was responded to briefly by Bros . Latimer and Borlase , iu speeches that touched upon events of the day ; Bro . Ilorlaso adverting to the excellent manner iu which Craft Masonry was worked iu Cornwall , as he could testify by comparison with the work of his mother lodge , the Apollo of Oxford .
Other toasts followed , but those exigencies to which the Grand Master referred , compelled rapidity of locomotion , and many ol tho company had to leave at the early hour of six o ' clock somewhat to their regret . Tho whole of the proceedings were most satisfactory .
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Meeting Of The Grand Lodge Of Cornwall.
MEETING OF THE GRAND LODGE OF CORNWALL .
The annual meeting of the Grand Lodge of the Province of Cornwall , was held on Tuesday July G , at Helston , and there was a very large attendance , about 160 brethren walking in the procession . The members assembled from all parts of Cornwall , and as Helston lies some ten miles off the rail , and the
business of Grand Lodge was fixed to commence at 10 o ' clock , many of the brethren had to leave their homes at a very early hour . They assembled in the large market-room below the Town Hall , where they put ou their Masonic clothing , and then proceeded up-stairs into the Grand Lodge . Outside , across the street , floated a number of banners which
contributed to the gaiety of the town , and as many years had elapsed since a Grand Lodge had been held in Helston , there was much interest evinced by the inhabitants and their visitors from the neighbourhood , in the jut-door proceedings . The Town Hall itself was prettily and suitably fitted up . The Grand Lodge was formed as soon as the hrethren arrived from tlie train . The R . AV . the
Provincial Grand Master , Augustus Smith , Esq ., presided , and conducted the business of the lodge with his accustomed ability and urbanity . He was . ' ¦ supported on his right and left , and in the Wardens ' hairs by the principal ollicers and brethren of the province . Tlie Grand Lodge was opened in due
form , and with the customary honours to the Grand Master . The names of the different lodges in the province ¦ were called over , and ollicers and other members were present from nearly every lodge . Bro . E . T . Carlyon , the G . Sec . theu read the minutes of the
last meeting , which were received and adopted . Bro . CIHRGWIN , in the temporary absence of Bro . Reginald lingers , next read the report of the Treasurer of the Cornwall Freemasons * Annuity Fund , and expressed an earnest hope that the Fund would be still maintained , as it was a most excellent
institution for the province . The GRAND MASTER thought that the province must be much gratified by the report . In five years the province had subscribed sullicient funds for the maintenance of two annuities . As to some of the lodges not having subscribed this year , he said
they could not expect all plants to flower every year . The move the report w , e : disenuniimled through the province the greater results might they expect . Bro . Wih . TWEEDY then read his report as Treasurer of the Funds of the ( irand Lodge . Amongst the items expended , was one . of ten guineas , which
had been anticipated \ y the H . W ., the P . G . Master , who explained that he had requested it might be given to the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , as he wished the Province to lie represented at that noble meeting of the Grand Lodge , when . £ 12 , 000 wes subscribed towards the institution . He had
determined that if ( here was any objection to the vote , the circumstances being so exceptional , he would defray the amount himself . [ We need scarcely say that the vote was confirmed with acclamation . ] Bro . Lord EI . IOT said that in consequence of the
large sum subscribed on the occasion , tl e Grand Master of Lancashire having subscribed £ 1 , 0 ( 10 , they had been unable to obtain the election of young Bush , but he hoped that they would he more successful next year , when the 710 votes that had been polled for him would bi ; carrit'd forward .
lhe Treasurer ' s account was then unanimousl y receive I and adopted . The Petitions for lielief were then brought up . it was proposed liy the Committee , that io be given to a needy brother , well known to the Hrethren , who had returned I rem Australia . Bro . Cniliowix
suggested thai it should be increased to . £ 10 to enable the brother to start in a small way of business , and the committee assenting , the propos . il was immediately adopted ; and the small amount of £ 2 was given by ( he committee to another distressed brother , as temporary relief , his petition not being in time to
be carefully considered , Bro . (" IIIRUWIN .-said that they had a balance in hand of about . i ' dd . Out of this sum there had been voted about i ' 30 . lie moved that £ ¦' . () be vottd out of the remainder to the Cornwall Masonic Annuity Fund . Br . DAIIII seconded the motion , and it was carried unanimously .
The re appointment of lir . Reginald Rogers , as Treasurer , and of I'r . ( . 'hirgwin , as Secretary , was theu moved , seconded , and unaii ' uuouly carried . Bros . F . W . Dabband S . Ilolloway were appointed auditors .
It being now twelve o ' clock , the remainder of the businees of the ( irand Lodge was prostponcd , in order that the brethren might proceed to church to hear a sermon , as is usual on tin se occasions . The procession was then formed in the order prescribed ,
Meeting Of The Grand Lodge Of Cornwall.
several of the lodges having their banners , and the banners of Grand Lodge also being carried on the occasion . The lodges formed in due order , the junior lodges coming first , and the Grand Officers of the Province , and from other provinces bringing up the rear . There were two bands , one heading the
procession , the second near the middle , and they both played that remarkable air which lias been a source of comfort and of mystery to Freemasons in all time ; from whence it came and who was the clever genius that composed it are things hidden in the womb of time . Its simple strains must be a
source of cynical criticism amongst outer barbarians whenever they bear it played . However , it is one of those established institutions , like others in Freemasonry , which , like the Laws of the Modes and Persians , alteretli not . The different officers carried the various insignia of the Order , and the brethren
appeared in their Craft and Provincial clothing . The procession wended its way up the town to St . Michael ' s Church , and returned after servicethiN . ugh the streets of the lower part of the town ; so that it passed through the greater part of Helston . The church was attended by a great number of visitors .
Tlie services were conducted by the Rev . Bros . Dr . Bannister , incumbent of St . Day , F . B Paul , F . II . A . Wright , of Stythians and Pcrranarworthal , the preacher being the Rev . Bro . J . D . Hawkesley , P . G . chaplain , who founded his discourse ou Acts viii .
20 , " Sirs , ye be all brethren . " The sermon was in all respects an admirable one , and in it the preacher briefly ami cle . vly stated to his hearers some of the great moral piincipleswhichare enjoined upon all members of the Masonic . fenternitv .
At the close of the services a collection was made , and the amount realised w . is £ S 9 s . 4 d . The brethren then re-formed in procession and returned to the Town Hall to transact the remainder of the business . The GRAND MASTER proceeded to appoint his
officers . In doing so , he observed that this was the most difficult duty that devolved upon him . Every year increased his difficulty , because of the increase of the lodges and ol the flourishing state of Masonry in the province , and the increase of working Masons who became Past Masters of their lodges . He had
adverted to this subject on previous occasions , and his difficulties reminded him forcibly of those which had been ascribed to another . When Pitt was a young man about 2 fj years of age , he went down to Cambridge . Dr . Paley was the preacher , and he said '" Here is a man with two loaves and five small
fishes , but what are they among so many *"•—( Laughter . ) That was just his position , but he would endeavour to distribute the honours of the province , as far as he could , amongst those lodges which had earned a right to them . After some further observations , the following brethren were
appointed to the purple;—John ttoscorla , P . M . {\ 1 \\ D . G . M . ; Lord Eliot , I . P . D . G . M . ; Frederick Williams ( 331 ) , M . I ' ., P . G . S . W . ; James Mudge ( . 151 ) , P . G . J . W . ; Wm . Tweedv ( P . M .. ' ) 31 ) , G . Treas . ; Rev . J . I ) . . LIa . wke . sley G . O . ; ' liev . F . B . Paul , Assist . G . C . ; W . T . Sobey
(!) 77 ) , G . R . ; W . J . Hughan ( 131 ) , G . S . ; W . F . Newman ( 75 ) , G . S . D . ; J . Levin ( 121 ) , G . J . D . ; S . Jacob (< K > 7 ) , (' . WA ; S . Higgs ( 121 ) . C . D . C . ; R . Johns ( 131 ) , C . A . D . O . ; Lieut . Eustace ( tol ) , G . S . B . ; T . Taylor , G . Org ; S . Harvey ( 131 ) , G . P . ; W . Rooks ( l . tlOO ) , G . l . G ; and Bros . Thos . Currv ( 7 . 5 ) ,
Frank Harvey ( 450 ) , Roberts ( 310 ) , John Hall ( 0 !)!)) , W . II . Dunstau ( 7 o ) , and W . Tregay ( oSO ) were appointed ( irand Stewards . Bro . Faun WILLIAMS , . 1 / . / ' ., proposed Bro . S . B . Trebi'cock of 0 . ° 0 ( i ) , and Bro . Dr . ISA . NNISTKR seconded him , as Grand Tvler .
When appointing the O . See ., the GRAND MASTER spoke iu the highest terms of the services rendered for many years by Bro . Carlyon , as G . Sec , and Bro J . O . Mayne , as
his zeal in everything connected with it . As Grand Lodge did not recognize the office of Assistant Grand Secretary , be purposed discontinuing that appointment , so as to bring their working in harmony with that of the neighbouring province of Devon . Pros . R . Rogers , E . T . Ci . rlyon , and W . Tweedy
were reappointed the Committee for Relief ; and Bros . ICdward Ilawke and Thomas Solomon were appoint . d Auditors . I'he proceeds of the sermon preached in the morning were thus allocated : 1-oth to the clergymen of the parish , 2-. 5 thsto the National Schools , and 2-0 ths to the Cornwall Masonic Annuity Fund .
I'r . W . II . JENKINS proposed , in the warmest terms of eulogy , a vote of thanks to Hr . Carlyton for his valuable services as secretary . Br . SOLOMON Recorded the motion , including in it the name of I Jr . Mayne , which was ,-ordially assented to by the
proposer , and carried iu the heartiest manner . Both these brethren acknowle Iged the compliment . Br . the Rev . J . 1 ) . IIAWKKSLEV suggested that a book should be provided iu which all the brethren who attended Grand Lodge should record their names . Such a work would be very interesting .
Meeting Of The Grand Lodge Of Cornwall.
The GRAND MASTER concurred , and said it should be done . Br . HUGHAN then called attention to a point of practice ot serious importance . A person blackballed in one lodge had been afterwards admitted into another lodge . This was followed by a
statement of facts as to what had happened at ' Falmouth and Penryn , and a committee , consisting of Bros . Carlyon , llughan , R . Rogers , R . R . liodd , Solomon , and Chirgwiu , was appointed to investigate into the circumstances and bring up a report . The practice of the admission of improper persons into tiie
fraternity was strongly condemned . This finished the business of the day , and the lodge was adjourned to the Assembly Rooms , at the Angel Hotel , where the banquet was provided . It was intended to dine at three , but the business
of Grand Lodge did not termiua e till four o ' clock , and many of the brethren had to leave at 6 to catch the Cornish train . This made the proceedings at the festival rather short and somewhat hurried . The room was elegantly decorated , and Mrs . Bennett deserves commendation for the excellent dinner that
she had provided for the hungry mortals that crowded to the tables . The R . W . the Grand Master presided , supported by the Mayor of the Borough , and a large
gathering of Prov . Grand Ollicers and brethren . Amongst the company was a small band of good vocalists , who , between the speeches , sang a variety of Masonic songs and airs in a very creditable manner . Grace was said both before and after dini . er . in
Latin , by the Rev . Bro . Hawkesley . After dinner The GRAND MASTER proposed the usual loyal toasts , which were loyally greeted , as is the maimer in all Masonic gatherings . The G . M . referred with much satisfaction to 1 I . R . H . the Prince of Wales having joined the Craft , but expressed his regret
that the Prince should have felt it necessary to have entered the order through a foreign doorway . There might , however , be a good reason for this . The more he practised the principles of Masonry the more would he fit himself for the high position to which he was likely to be raised iu due course by
the Great Architect ot the Universe . ( Loud cheers . ) After the toast of '' The Sovereign of the Order , the Earl of Zetland , " and "The D . G . M ., the Earl de Grey and l-ipon , and the Grand Officers , past and present , '' had been proposed , and responded to by Lord EI . IOT , his lordship concluded in proposing
the health ot the Grand Master , which was drunk with the utmost enthusiasm . The R . W . G . MASTER , in responding to the com- . pliment , said the meeting that day was one of very peculiar interest to him . It was now fifteen years since that he took his post in the Provincial
Grand Lodge meeting , and it was at Helston that he was first elevated to the post of their D . P . G . SI . From that period he had had to carry ou the work of the province , and it was a matter of very great satisfaction to him that he had been able to complete a circle of the province , and during that time
lie had never failed to take his part in the performance of those duties which devolved upon him as a ruler of the Craft . It also afforded him much pleasure to meet friends again this day who took a part on that occasion . It was especially gratifying to meet bis excellent friend , Bro . Edwards ,
the Mayor of Helston , who was at that distant period Mayor of Helston then as well as now . ( Loud cheers . ) He hardly thought that photogiaphs existed in that day , but if they had he believed that both he and his friend would look a little olde . " than they did when they first met here
—( laughter)—but however much looks might be altered , he was assured that their hearts were equally true . The R . W . G . M . concluded by thanking his brethren for the cordial manner and fraternal feeling which they always evinced towards him . Again rising , he said he was reminded by the movement of
the brcthreu present that they lived in a day of " hurry scurry , " when they were compelled to break up pleasant meetings by the exigencies ot railway travelling , but he would not allow a separation to take place without giving them another toast—that of the Provincial Officers who had favoured them with
their presence , especially alluding to Bro . Borlase , who , though young in years , appeared there crowned iu honours , and was the Secretary for Oxfordshire . Bro . Borlase Lore a name honoured in the county , anil fhey were glad to sec him there , filling so high a position as he did in a distant county .
The toast was received with acclamation , and was responded to briefly by Bros . Latimer and Borlase , iu speeches that touched upon events of the day ; Bro . Ilorlaso adverting to the excellent manner iu which Craft Masonry was worked iu Cornwall , as he could testify by comparison with the work of his mother lodge , the Apollo of Oxford .
Other toasts followed , but those exigencies to which the Grand Master referred , compelled rapidity of locomotion , and many ol tho company had to leave at the early hour of six o ' clock somewhat to their regret . Tho whole of the proceedings were most satisfactory .