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sequences it will entail upon us , and consider ourselves members of an illegal society , and as such liable to prosecution as felons . That divers opinions existed relative to the late changes in the constitutions of the Order , there can be no doubt , and that some of the Supreme
Council who hold exalted positions m the Order of the Temple have not agreed with those changes cannot be denied , but why this should call down upon their heads the " righteous indignation" ( whatever that may be ) of the English Chancellor of the Order I am entirely at a loss to understand .
I hold that every Knight Templar has a right to express his opinion upon so weighty a question as the one under discussion , and I trust the day is far distant when such egotism , arrogance and blundering as that displayed by Sir Patrick Colquhoun can be passed over in
silence or with such a lame defence as that with which we have been favoured by Bro . Holmes , who , whilst differing from me in opinion , has in no way attempted to controvert my assertions or deal with my argument . I am , Dear Sir , and Brother , Yours fraternally , J E . C .
A LIFE GOVERNORSHIP OF THE ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION FOR ONE SHILLING .
( To the Editor of the Freemason . ) Dear Sir and Brother , — The letter you were kind enough to publish in The . Freemason of the 12 th inst . has brought many applications for tickets , also several letters , asking an explanation of my
project , which I beg to repeat . " The tickets are one shilling each , and the purchaser thereby secures a chance of having £ 10 paid to the above-named Institution in his or her name , constituting a life governorship ;
with the power of voting at each election of Annuitants ; the corresponding numbers to those of the tickets sold will be placed in the ballot box , and according to the number disposed of will depend the issue . Every 200 tickets will represent / ho . "
1 earnestly solicit the assistance ol the brotherhood in furthering my object to enhance the ftmels of the Benevolent Institution . Lodges and Chapters periodically dispense their funds on behalf of our charitable . institutions , and a vote of a few shillings carried in favour of my
project may secure a life governorship , which I am sure many of our brethren and companions would be pleased to have recorded in their names in preference to the usual practice so universally adopted in recognition of their past services .
Some of our members have spoken of my project as " a chandler ' s shop system , " to them I would answer , many a small business is characterised for its honest dealing , and compares favourably with some of our gigantic establishments .
In soliciting charity , I maintain that any means to which we may resort being honest and equitable , is entitled to , and worthy of support , and as we are taught to guide our hearts by justice , and extend our hands by benevolence , let us endeavour to become influential in diffusing
the lig ht of wisdom to aid in the strength of reason , dispense the beauties of virtue , and lessen the aggregate of human vice and misery . Applications for tickets to be accompanied by stamps or post office ordtr . I am , dear Sir and Brother , faithfully and fraternally yours , J CONSTABLE , S . W . 115 . July , 21 st , 1873 .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cornwall.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF CORNWALL .
Yesterday was a gala day with the Free and Accepted Masons of Cornwall . The occasion the installation of the Right lion , the Earl of Monnt Edgcumbe as the Ri ght Worshipful the Grand Master of their Province . The recorded list of the Masonic Provincial Grand Masters of Cornwall is brief . It begins with William Pye , appointed 1752 , over two lodges , all then in exis-
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cornwall.
tence ; Stephen Bell , 1762 , over three lodges ; George Bell , 1764 , over f ° lodges ; Stephen Bell re-appointed , 1775 , over ^ lodges ; Sir John St . Aubyn , Bart , 1786 , over six lodges ; Sir Charles Lemon , Bart , 1843 , over eight lodges ; Augustus Smith , 1863 , over fifteen lodges ; and
now the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , 1873 , over twenty-four lodges . The late Provincial Grand Master , Augustus Smith , so long and so favourably known as the pseudo sovereign of the Scilly Islands , was an able and popular Masonic ruler . During his
lifetime throughout Ins Province he was held m high esteem , and on all occasions of his visits to his brethren was received with great warmth of fraternal feeling . He was not appointed to his high office formally until 1863 , on the death of
Sir Charles Lemon . For several years previous to that date Mr . Smith , had , however , been the ruling power in the Province . The result of his ruling was a great extension of the Masonic body in Cornwall . During his career the lodges nearly trebled .
At the lamented deceased of Bro . Smith , much speculation arose in the Province as to who would be his successor . The names of two
prominent Masons in the Province were for some time in active discussion as likely to be the new Prov . Grand Master , but the mantle of the departed worthy did not fall upon either . When it was announced that the succession
had fallen upon its present noble occupant , the only feeling was that of general corelial congratulation among the brethren of the Province . The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe is a brother of several years standing , having joined the Masonic body early in life , and passed through the
principal chairs at the " Sincerity ' Lodge , Stonehouse , some years since .-The Mount Edgcumbe family have also from a remote period occupied a prominent relationship with Cornwall , the county of the Paternal Home , the hill from which they take their patronymic . A metropolitan legem !
asserts that it was once the custom of Cornish chilihen on retiring for the night , after imploring a benediction on their parents , to remember next the head of the Mount Edgcumbe family . Howsoever this may be , the lords of Mount Edgcumbe have undoubtedly for several generations stood high among the county families in the
esteem of Cornishmen for then ability , urbanity , honourable feeling , and liberality . The call of the present Earl to the conspicuous position of Grand Master of the Masons of Cornwall is therefore regarded by that body as a promising omen of the continued success of their order in that county .
The installation of his lordship was arranged to take place at Truro . A Provincial Grand Lodge and General Communication of the Masons of the province assembled there in the
Concert-hall ot the new public rooms at ten o ' clock The attendance was unprecedented . Over 500 brethren were present , including nearly the whole of the leading names among the members of the order connected with the
province , The Provincial Grand Master presiding , opened the Grand Lodge with the usual ceremonies . After the minutes of the last P . G . meeting had been read and confirmed , in a brief address he paid a tribute of respect to the memory of the me-rits of the deceased G . M . of the Province , anil
congratulated the brethren upon the new Prov-. incial Grand Master appointed . The Right HOP . the Eail of Mount Edgcumbe was then introduced by seven P . Prov . G . W ., the V . W . Bros . Sir F . M . Williams , Bart , W . D . Pearce , F . W . Dabb , E . T . Carlyon , Col .
Peard , T . Solomon , and \ v . J . Mason . The P . G . Secretary read the diploma of his lordship ' s appointment . R . W . Bro . the Rev . J . Htiyshe , put the usual questions as Installing Master . P . Prov . G . Secretary , Bro . Hughan , read the ancient charges and regulations , to all of
which his lordship gave the usual assent . The new P . G . M . was then duly obligated and placed in his chair . The P . G . D . C . proclaimed his lordship with the usual formalities as R . W . P . G . M . of Cornwall who then received from the brethren the usual salute .
R . W . Bro . the Rev . J . Hnyshe then delivered the customary charge in a very impressive manner , the Devon brethren present noticing with
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cornwall.
much satisfaction the vigour with which their respected G . M . carried out his arduous duties . The P . G . M ., the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , thanked the brethren for the kind manner in which they had received him . After the very able manner in which they had been just
add essed by his friend , the Rev . Jno . Htiyshe , he said he would content himself for the present with urging a careful attention to the precepts just inculcated . The business of the lod ge was then proceeded with .
The P . G . M . appointed Sir F . M . Williams as D . P . G . M . who was duly obligated by R . W . Bro . the Rev . J . Htiyshe as Installing Master , invested by the P . G . M ., and installed in his seat : ihe Provincial Grand Treasurer presented his annual statement , which exhibited a balance of
A 47 9 - 5 \ - ln favour of the lodge , notwithstanding thirteen of the lodges had not yet paid up their dues . The forfeits incurred by those lodges were for the present passed over . The Prov . Grand Master , however stated that for the future he should be for the b ye-law being put in force .
The Provincial Grand Secretary , presented his annual statement , which showed number of lodges in the province to be 24 ; number of initiations during the year , 130 ; number of joining members , 37 ; members remaining , 801 ;
total , 968 . Number of initiations in the previous year . 103 ; joining members 19 ; members remaining , 772 ; total , S 94 . Increase of initiations , 27 ; joining members , 18 ; remaining members , 29 ; total increase during past year ,
74-The report of the " Cornwall Masonic Annuity and Benevolent Fund" shewed a favourable progress of that institution .
1 he Committee of Relief reported that they recommended that the widow of a brother , a P . M . of Foilitude I odge , No . 13 r , Truro , and the widow of a brother , a P . M . of One and All Lodge , No . 330 , Bodmin , be granted / . ' 10 each for their relief . The committee further reported
that since the last meeting t ] u . y hmj relieved two distressed brethren to the ext .-tU of £ 2 each . The whole of these repo : ts were received and adopted . The proposition of Bro . Hughan was carried ; " That the rules and regulations as latel y issued to the several lodges and members entitled
thereto and bearing date " 12 th July , 1872 , be accepted as the bye-laws of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Cornwall , with the exception that the sum of . £ 10 towards the expenses of the lodges receiving the Grand Lodge be altered to £ 20 . On the motion of Bro . T . Chirgwin , seconded
by Bro . Hugh . ni , dki $ were voted to the " Cornwall Annuity and Benevolent Fund . " Twenty guineas were voted to the funds of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , this donation completing the number of votes held by the P . G . Lodge in the London Masonic Charities to
60—Bro Solomon said this vote would be a compliment to Bro . Ilnglian , who had just been appointed a Steward to the Girls' School , and would be some recognition of the time and labour so generously devoted by Bro . Hughan to the interests of Masonry .
At this stage of the proceedings the Grand Lodge adjourned in proeesssion , in full regalia , with emblems and banners displayed , and headed by the St . Austell Vohmteer Rifle band to St . Mary ' s Church . The procession was the most imposing ever seen in the Province ,
The Past Grand Master said the lodge must feel a deeqi sense of gratitude to Bro . Huyshi for hiskindi esi in con . i lg down and taking par in the proceedings of the day . lite impressive manner in which that respected brother had jus '
delivered the charge had made clear to him tin importance of the office he had ventured t ( accept , and the duties he and the members hai to carry out . It was their duty to shew thei : fellow-country men by their conduct in life tha to be a Freemason was to be an honest and jus mtri .
The Past Grand Master then appointed hi oilicers . The Past Grand Master presided at the usiu banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic to ; r were warmly drunk , and the latter ably ackr ledired . — U ' eslern Morni'ii' A ' ews .
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sequences it will entail upon us , and consider ourselves members of an illegal society , and as such liable to prosecution as felons . That divers opinions existed relative to the late changes in the constitutions of the Order , there can be no doubt , and that some of the Supreme
Council who hold exalted positions m the Order of the Temple have not agreed with those changes cannot be denied , but why this should call down upon their heads the " righteous indignation" ( whatever that may be ) of the English Chancellor of the Order I am entirely at a loss to understand .
I hold that every Knight Templar has a right to express his opinion upon so weighty a question as the one under discussion , and I trust the day is far distant when such egotism , arrogance and blundering as that displayed by Sir Patrick Colquhoun can be passed over in
silence or with such a lame defence as that with which we have been favoured by Bro . Holmes , who , whilst differing from me in opinion , has in no way attempted to controvert my assertions or deal with my argument . I am , Dear Sir , and Brother , Yours fraternally , J E . C .
A LIFE GOVERNORSHIP OF THE ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION FOR ONE SHILLING .
( To the Editor of the Freemason . ) Dear Sir and Brother , — The letter you were kind enough to publish in The . Freemason of the 12 th inst . has brought many applications for tickets , also several letters , asking an explanation of my
project , which I beg to repeat . " The tickets are one shilling each , and the purchaser thereby secures a chance of having £ 10 paid to the above-named Institution in his or her name , constituting a life governorship ;
with the power of voting at each election of Annuitants ; the corresponding numbers to those of the tickets sold will be placed in the ballot box , and according to the number disposed of will depend the issue . Every 200 tickets will represent / ho . "
1 earnestly solicit the assistance ol the brotherhood in furthering my object to enhance the ftmels of the Benevolent Institution . Lodges and Chapters periodically dispense their funds on behalf of our charitable . institutions , and a vote of a few shillings carried in favour of my
project may secure a life governorship , which I am sure many of our brethren and companions would be pleased to have recorded in their names in preference to the usual practice so universally adopted in recognition of their past services .
Some of our members have spoken of my project as " a chandler ' s shop system , " to them I would answer , many a small business is characterised for its honest dealing , and compares favourably with some of our gigantic establishments .
In soliciting charity , I maintain that any means to which we may resort being honest and equitable , is entitled to , and worthy of support , and as we are taught to guide our hearts by justice , and extend our hands by benevolence , let us endeavour to become influential in diffusing
the lig ht of wisdom to aid in the strength of reason , dispense the beauties of virtue , and lessen the aggregate of human vice and misery . Applications for tickets to be accompanied by stamps or post office ordtr . I am , dear Sir and Brother , faithfully and fraternally yours , J CONSTABLE , S . W . 115 . July , 21 st , 1873 .
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cornwall.
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF CORNWALL .
Yesterday was a gala day with the Free and Accepted Masons of Cornwall . The occasion the installation of the Right lion , the Earl of Monnt Edgcumbe as the Ri ght Worshipful the Grand Master of their Province . The recorded list of the Masonic Provincial Grand Masters of Cornwall is brief . It begins with William Pye , appointed 1752 , over two lodges , all then in exis-
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cornwall.
tence ; Stephen Bell , 1762 , over three lodges ; George Bell , 1764 , over f ° lodges ; Stephen Bell re-appointed , 1775 , over ^ lodges ; Sir John St . Aubyn , Bart , 1786 , over six lodges ; Sir Charles Lemon , Bart , 1843 , over eight lodges ; Augustus Smith , 1863 , over fifteen lodges ; and
now the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , 1873 , over twenty-four lodges . The late Provincial Grand Master , Augustus Smith , so long and so favourably known as the pseudo sovereign of the Scilly Islands , was an able and popular Masonic ruler . During his
lifetime throughout Ins Province he was held m high esteem , and on all occasions of his visits to his brethren was received with great warmth of fraternal feeling . He was not appointed to his high office formally until 1863 , on the death of
Sir Charles Lemon . For several years previous to that date Mr . Smith , had , however , been the ruling power in the Province . The result of his ruling was a great extension of the Masonic body in Cornwall . During his career the lodges nearly trebled .
At the lamented deceased of Bro . Smith , much speculation arose in the Province as to who would be his successor . The names of two
prominent Masons in the Province were for some time in active discussion as likely to be the new Prov . Grand Master , but the mantle of the departed worthy did not fall upon either . When it was announced that the succession
had fallen upon its present noble occupant , the only feeling was that of general corelial congratulation among the brethren of the Province . The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe is a brother of several years standing , having joined the Masonic body early in life , and passed through the
principal chairs at the " Sincerity ' Lodge , Stonehouse , some years since .-The Mount Edgcumbe family have also from a remote period occupied a prominent relationship with Cornwall , the county of the Paternal Home , the hill from which they take their patronymic . A metropolitan legem !
asserts that it was once the custom of Cornish chilihen on retiring for the night , after imploring a benediction on their parents , to remember next the head of the Mount Edgcumbe family . Howsoever this may be , the lords of Mount Edgcumbe have undoubtedly for several generations stood high among the county families in the
esteem of Cornishmen for then ability , urbanity , honourable feeling , and liberality . The call of the present Earl to the conspicuous position of Grand Master of the Masons of Cornwall is therefore regarded by that body as a promising omen of the continued success of their order in that county .
The installation of his lordship was arranged to take place at Truro . A Provincial Grand Lodge and General Communication of the Masons of the province assembled there in the
Concert-hall ot the new public rooms at ten o ' clock The attendance was unprecedented . Over 500 brethren were present , including nearly the whole of the leading names among the members of the order connected with the
province , The Provincial Grand Master presiding , opened the Grand Lodge with the usual ceremonies . After the minutes of the last P . G . meeting had been read and confirmed , in a brief address he paid a tribute of respect to the memory of the me-rits of the deceased G . M . of the Province , anil
congratulated the brethren upon the new Prov-. incial Grand Master appointed . The Right HOP . the Eail of Mount Edgcumbe was then introduced by seven P . Prov . G . W ., the V . W . Bros . Sir F . M . Williams , Bart , W . D . Pearce , F . W . Dabb , E . T . Carlyon , Col .
Peard , T . Solomon , and \ v . J . Mason . The P . G . Secretary read the diploma of his lordship ' s appointment . R . W . Bro . the Rev . J . Htiyshe , put the usual questions as Installing Master . P . Prov . G . Secretary , Bro . Hughan , read the ancient charges and regulations , to all of
which his lordship gave the usual assent . The new P . G . M . was then duly obligated and placed in his chair . The P . G . D . C . proclaimed his lordship with the usual formalities as R . W . P . G . M . of Cornwall who then received from the brethren the usual salute .
R . W . Bro . the Rev . J . Hnyshe then delivered the customary charge in a very impressive manner , the Devon brethren present noticing with
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Cornwall.
much satisfaction the vigour with which their respected G . M . carried out his arduous duties . The P . G . M ., the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , thanked the brethren for the kind manner in which they had received him . After the very able manner in which they had been just
add essed by his friend , the Rev . Jno . Htiyshe , he said he would content himself for the present with urging a careful attention to the precepts just inculcated . The business of the lod ge was then proceeded with .
The P . G . M . appointed Sir F . M . Williams as D . P . G . M . who was duly obligated by R . W . Bro . the Rev . J . Htiyshe as Installing Master , invested by the P . G . M ., and installed in his seat : ihe Provincial Grand Treasurer presented his annual statement , which exhibited a balance of
A 47 9 - 5 \ - ln favour of the lodge , notwithstanding thirteen of the lodges had not yet paid up their dues . The forfeits incurred by those lodges were for the present passed over . The Prov . Grand Master , however stated that for the future he should be for the b ye-law being put in force .
The Provincial Grand Secretary , presented his annual statement , which showed number of lodges in the province to be 24 ; number of initiations during the year , 130 ; number of joining members , 37 ; members remaining , 801 ;
total , 968 . Number of initiations in the previous year . 103 ; joining members 19 ; members remaining , 772 ; total , S 94 . Increase of initiations , 27 ; joining members , 18 ; remaining members , 29 ; total increase during past year ,
74-The report of the " Cornwall Masonic Annuity and Benevolent Fund" shewed a favourable progress of that institution .
1 he Committee of Relief reported that they recommended that the widow of a brother , a P . M . of Foilitude I odge , No . 13 r , Truro , and the widow of a brother , a P . M . of One and All Lodge , No . 330 , Bodmin , be granted / . ' 10 each for their relief . The committee further reported
that since the last meeting t ] u . y hmj relieved two distressed brethren to the ext .-tU of £ 2 each . The whole of these repo : ts were received and adopted . The proposition of Bro . Hughan was carried ; " That the rules and regulations as latel y issued to the several lodges and members entitled
thereto and bearing date " 12 th July , 1872 , be accepted as the bye-laws of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Cornwall , with the exception that the sum of . £ 10 towards the expenses of the lodges receiving the Grand Lodge be altered to £ 20 . On the motion of Bro . T . Chirgwin , seconded
by Bro . Hugh . ni , dki $ were voted to the " Cornwall Annuity and Benevolent Fund . " Twenty guineas were voted to the funds of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , this donation completing the number of votes held by the P . G . Lodge in the London Masonic Charities to
60—Bro Solomon said this vote would be a compliment to Bro . Ilnglian , who had just been appointed a Steward to the Girls' School , and would be some recognition of the time and labour so generously devoted by Bro . Hughan to the interests of Masonry .
At this stage of the proceedings the Grand Lodge adjourned in proeesssion , in full regalia , with emblems and banners displayed , and headed by the St . Austell Vohmteer Rifle band to St . Mary ' s Church . The procession was the most imposing ever seen in the Province ,
The Past Grand Master said the lodge must feel a deeqi sense of gratitude to Bro . Huyshi for hiskindi esi in con . i lg down and taking par in the proceedings of the day . lite impressive manner in which that respected brother had jus '
delivered the charge had made clear to him tin importance of the office he had ventured t ( accept , and the duties he and the members hai to carry out . It was their duty to shew thei : fellow-country men by their conduct in life tha to be a Freemason was to be an honest and jus mtri .
The Past Grand Master then appointed hi oilicers . The Past Grand Master presided at the usiu banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic to ; r were warmly drunk , and the latter ably ackr ledired . — U ' eslern Morni'ii' A ' ews .