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regret that 1 have been compelled to allude to our Roman Catholic neighbours by their being unnecessarily imported into the controversy . I trust that in performing my share in the task , I have not exceeded the bounds of due propriety , or written any sentence which can bear the aspect of intentional malice .

New Masonic Hall At Liskeard.

NEW MASONIC HALL AT LISKEARD .

This elegant . little building situated on the Parade , next to the Devon and Cornwall Banks is now nearly completed . The front elevation is exceedingly ornate , and undoubtedly a great ornament to . the town in an architectural point of view . It has been designed by Mr . Paul ,

architect , of Liskeard , and is built entirely of stone , several varieties and colours being introduced , contrasting favourably with the massive and-somewhat sombre granite bank next door . The new building is like a beautiful woman leaning against a mighty warrior . We can

scarcely venture to hint as to what " style " the ne \ v structure is . Years ago we studied the " five orders , " and could then define them fairly at a glance , but now-a-days a great many of our most successful buildings belong to a mixed style , which we very seldom read about ,

but very often see . The nearest type to which we can compare the building in question is French Classic freely treated , and if French Classic is the proper definition , very happy and successful French Classic it is . The plinth of the building

JS of granite , and above the walling is a local stone raised in the adjacent parish of St . Clair , the dressings are of Ham Hill , a material warm and creamy in its tone , blending well with the other materials . The arch stones of the windows

are relieved by alternate bands of Polyphant ; and above and below the richly moulded and carved cornice , that runs the full length of the building between the ground floor aud the story above , are bands of Polyphant also . The upper cornice , between thc carved tresses that carry the roof , is

relieved by the introduction of diagonal panels or patera ; , upon each of which is a monogram formed by the blending of the square and compass with the capital letter G . Immediately beneath this cornice , and between the arched heads of the three upper windows , are circular panels ; in

the central one of these is a shield , bearing upon its field the date 1872 , suppoited on either side by ears of wheat ; whilst projecting from the other two panels are sculptured life sized busts , male and female , representing allegorical figures . The columns to all the windows , as well as those

at the entrance , are of red Mansfield stone , and from them spring carved foliated capitals , by which the window arches are carried . A g lance within the building affords evidence of the internal arrangements being excellent and convenient . The front room of the lower story will be used

as offices . The first floor is reached by a wide and elegant staircase . The newels are of oak , carved neatly , wheat ears being largely introduced . The hand rail , very broad and massive , is of polished mahogany . The lodge room is spacious and lofty , 17 ft . 6 in . by 30 ft . The walls are

prettily relieved by a high skirting of varnished deal running around the the entire girth . The mantel-pieces are of Portland stone , and upon their key stones , and in circular panels , are carved various emblems of the Craft the other compartments are equally roomy . Under Bro . Paul ' s

personal superintendance the work has been executed , Bro . Lang , of the same town , being the build . Thc carved stone and wood work , and the sculpture have been entrusted to , and carefully carried out by , Mr . Harry Hems , Sculptor of Exeter .

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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cornwall.

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF CORNWALL .

A meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Cornwall was held at the Masonic Hall , Truro , on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., and it was attended by the following brethren : —The Right Hon . the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , Prov . G . M . ( designate ); Reginald Rogers . D . G . M . ; E . T .

Carlyon , P . G . Secretary ; Rich , P . G . J . W . ; J . Hocking , P . Prov . G . Supt . of Works ; J . Paull , P . P . G . Supt . of Works ; J . F . Penrose , P . G . S . D . ; W . Tweedy , Acting P . G . T . ; J . 'R . Reynolds , 3 89 , P . M . ; J . Bray , 589 ; P . M . ; W . Tregay , j 89 j P . M . ; F . W . Dabb , P . G . S . Works ; T . Solomon ,

P . Prov . G . S . W . ( occupied P . G . S . W . chair ); S . Harvey , P . G . Purst . ; W . Guy , P . G . D . C ; T . Geach , P . Prov . G . J . W ., W . Giles , I . P . M ., 49 6 ; E . G . Dy ke , P . G . O . ; P . Giles , P . G . S . ; T . Chirgwin , P . Prov . G . S . W . ; W . Roots , A . P . G ., Purst . ; S . Clark , P . M ., 70 ?; J . J . Hawken ,

P . M ., 331 ; C . Trevithick , W . M ., 1272 ; W . J . Hughan , P . Prov . G . Sec . ; S . Serpell , W . M ., 331 ; H . S . Hill , 223 5 R . Carter , S . W ., 121 ; W . Middleton , W . M ., 131 ; Rev . G . L . Church , P . Prov . G . C ; W . Hugo , P . G . S . ; Rev . W . H . Bloxome , P . G . C . ; W . H . Jenkins , P . P . G . S . W . ;

W . J . Johns , P . Prov . G . Reg . ; Rev . F . B . Paull , P . Prov . G . C . ; S . Holloway , P . P . J . D . J . Bryant , P . M ., 6 99 ; J . O . Mayne . P . P . G . S . W . ; T . Dorringtou , P . G . S ., and others . The lodge was duly opened and closed by the D . P . G . M ., the P . G . M . being unable to perform that duty

until his installation , which is fixed to take place at the festival meeting in the summer . The first business of the meeting was to consider a motion of Bro . Hughan in relation to the Cornwall Masonic Annuity Fund , but , at his suggestion , it was determined , out of respect to

their late Prov . G . M ., first of all to receive the address of condolence from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Devon on his ( Bro . Augustus Smith's ) death . The address , which was beautifully illuminated , and handsomely framed , was then read . It was as follows : —

" We , the Provincial Grand Worshipful officers and members of Devon , in Provincial Grand Lodge assembled , desire to convey to our brethren of the Province of Cornwall an expression of our sincere sympathy with them on the inestimable loss sustained by the death of

their efficient chief and brother , Augustus Smith . One whose distinguishing attributes were wisdom , firmness and benevolence , qualities whose exertion had beneficially influenced the career of thousands , could not pass away from the scene of his labours without leaving with his

brethren a deep impression of sadness , relieved only by the certain hope of a re-union with the former companions of his toil , by the remembrance of his brig ht Masonic example , and by the mark which he has set 'in Lhe important province over which his beneficial influence

extended , lhat such a reflection may afford consolation , and tend to the increased prosperity of our brethren in Cornwaall is our sincere hope and earnest expectation . " A letter , written by the P . G . Secretary , acknowledging the receipt of the address , was

read . It acknowledged with deep feeling the truth and justice of the estimate of tlieir late P . G . M ., and looked upon the address as an evidence of the kind feeling and fraternal regard which rig htly existed between the two provinces . The P . G . M ., the D . P . G . M ., the P . G . S ., the

P . G . T ., and the P . P . G . S ., were appointed to make a formal reply to the address . Bro . Hughan then brought forward his resolution— " That there shall not be more than four annuities of £ 20 each payable from the ' Cornwall Masonic Annuity Fund , ' and whenever

sufficient funded property exists to yield £ 80 per annum , the contributions thereafter shall be devoted entirely to the Benevolent Fund . " He explained that his reason for bringing it forward was that he thought the time was come when they should limit the useful annuity fund , and he

was glad that the Committee in drawing up the new bye-laws , had taken the same view . So long as the fund remained an annuity fund all the subscriptions would have to be expended in annuities , however desirable it was to apply it to other purposes . The fund was practically commenced in 1865 , and would this year

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amount to £ 1 , 700 , which could only be used for annuities . The interest for that amount was almost sufficient for four annuities of £ 10 , and at the same rate of increase in 20 years they would have enough to pay twelve such annuities . Now , as they were not likely ever to have more

than four annuitants , it was evident that they should so alter the character of the fund that it should not accumulate for annuities which would not be required . No injustice would be done to indigent brethren , for they could make sure by a rig ht use of their votes to obtain the election of

an annuitant on the fund of the Royal Masonic Institution for Aged Freemasons . After four annuitants had been provided for the fund should be applied to the education of the children of brethren and to the relief of their widows . Bro . Tweedy seconded the motion , which was

supported by the D . P . G . M ., but it was opposed by Bro . Carter ( Penzance ) who thought it illtimed . The fund had only been formed six years , during which time the brethren in the province had doubled , and seven annuities would not be too many .

Bros . Solomon and Geach favoured the princip les of the motion , but would leave the number of annuities open . At the suggestion of the P . G . M ., the motion was adjourned until the new bye-laws of the fund which dealt with the question had been

decided . The D . P . M . then proposed , "To rescind the present rules and regulations of the Cornwall Masonic Annuity Fund , and to substitute in their stead others having a more extensive basis , and to change the name of the Fund to the

' Cornwall Masonic Annuity and Benevolent Fund . ' " When the fund was first started , no one had any idea that it would reach its present dimensions , and it occurred to some of them that the time had now come when the basis of the fund should be extended , and not only make

provision for brethren , but for their widows' and for education ; and the committee , in considering the matter , thought they should take advantage of the opportunity to establish a fund for the advancement ofthe children of deceased Masons and for the support of their widows . The new

basis of the fund would be sufficiently extensive to embrace all these objects . Four annuities would be provided for out of the fund ; they had never had application for a larger number , and they thought that would be quite sufficient for the time . The plan for advancing the children in life

and the relief to widows were important objects . The bye-laws were then gone through . The title of the fund—Cornwall Masonic Annuity and Benevolent Fund—caused some discussion . The P . G . M . suggested " annuity

and" should be omitted , that it might be uniform with the Royal Masonic Benevolent Fund , but it was explained that " annuity" was inserted to show the orig in of the fund , and if left out it was feared its popularity would suffer . Bro . Solomon suggested " educational" should be

inserted to indicate the full character of the fund , but ultimately the title remained as agreed to by the committee . The P . G . M . then read the rules , which were discussed seriatim . The first was—The objects of this charity are—( a ) To provide annuities for

aged and infirm Masons ot the Province of Cornwall . ( u ) To make grants to assist in the education of the children of Masons requiring relief , ( c ) To make grants to assist in the advancement in life of children of Masons

requiring relief . (

time . The second rule was agreed to without comment Sources of the Funds—1 . Such sums as may be ordered to be paid from time to time out of

the funds of the province by the Prov . Grand Lodge at their annual festival meeting , and from collections that ma ) be made on special occasions . 2 . Annual subscriptions and donations by lodges , chapters , and encampments , or individuals . 3 . Legacies . At each annua ] festival meeting