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PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE AT FALMOUTH .
( FROM OUR SIM-XTAL CORRI * * ** OXDI *; NT . ) On Tuesday , thc 17 th inst ., wc left thc Truro station at half-past onc , in company
with our well-known Bro . Fredck . Binckes , Grand Mark Secretary , ( P . G . W . ) and a goodly number of Mark Masters , representing thc various lodges in thc Province .
'Until 1865 , there was not a Grand Lodge in Cornwall , but now there are five , and many more might be found , if the leading spirits in this degree in thc far West , had
more time at then * disposal . To show what can be done by a few determined and zealous brethren we may mention that
Bro . Hughan , thc Senior Past Master in thc county has advanced upwards of 200 brethren , and feels quite certain that as many more would offer themselves in different
parts of the Province had he but leisure to visit them . But to proceed with our sketch . Wc arrived duly at Falmouth , and some in busses , some in cabs , and some
on foot , we all eventually reached thc Royal Hotel , and having been duly marshalled wc entered tlie Lodge of Love and Honour , No . 94 , when the Prov . Grand
Lodge was opened m due form by tlie Prov . Grand Mark Master , the R . W . Bro . Sir F . M . Williams , Bart , M . P . Unfortunately the friends at Falmouth had made
no provision for recording the names of thc brethren present , so as thc number was large we only managed to jot down a few . AVe noticed at the right of the Prov . G . M .
. Bros . Reginald Rogers , D . Prov . G . M . ; the Rev . G . L . Church , Acting Prov . G . Chap . ; John Niness , Grand J . O . ; E . T . Carlyon , P . M . 78 ; Major Law , F . IA Remfrey ,
( No . 112 Isaac University Lodge , ) J . Bray , W . M . nominated 78 ; and on the left ofthe chair sat the Grand Mark Secretary , Bros . "VV . J . Hughan , Past Grand Warden , & c . ;
Thomas Solomon , J . P ., P . M . 7 S , Prov . G . Registrar ; Thomas Chirgwin , Prov . Grand Secretary ; R . John , W . M . 78 , Prov . Grand D . C . ; Geo . Brown , Prov . G . M . Overseer
Leicestershire and Rutland ; W . J . Johns , P . M . 9 8 , Prov . J . G . Warden ; and others . Bro . W . Tweedy , P . G . W ., occupied the west chair as Senior Prov . G . Warden .
There was a capital muster from the Cornubian Lodge , Hayle , including Dr . James Mudge , P . M . 87 , Past G . M . Overseer ; J . II . Burrall , P . M . 87 , Prov . S . G . D . ; N . J .
West , W . M . 87 , G . S . B . ; F . H . Pool , P . S . W ., Prov . G . Herald ; J . P . Smith , J . W . 87 ; all tried and proved friends as Mark Masters . Thc Iodge had been opened prior to this
assemblage , so thc Prov . Grand Officers having taken their positions as thc regular lodge officers , thc Prov . Grand Lodge was opened as we have just said , and the minutes
of thc last meeting having been read and -confirmed , thc ordinary business was regularly transacted . Bro . J . P . Smith , J . W . 87 , then made a few observations respecting
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thc desirability of holding the Prov . Grand Lodge meetings more frequently as they tended greatly to promote the progress of
Mark Masonry , and certainly once in three years was nothing like often enough in which to meet . Thc Prov . Grand Master
explained thc cause of thc delay , and pledged himself to hold another Vrov . G . Lodge in 1873 , and Bro . John Niness , P . M . ior , having extended a hearty invite
to the Prov . Grand Lodge , supported by the Rev . G . Church , thc Boscawcn Lodge , Chaccwater , Avas selected by thc Prov .
Grand Master for thc next meeting , when no doubt a very successful gathering will be held .
The Prov . Grand Master very warmly welcomed thc Grand Secretary , Bro . Binckes in thc Prov . Grand Lodge , and expressed his high appreciation of the- honour
conferred upon him individually , as well as on the Prov . Grand Lodge , by the attendance of so able and distinguished a brother . The G , Secretary responded in his usual
able and eloquent manner , and stated how delighted hc was to find that thc general progress of the Mark degree had been fully sustained in Cornwall .
Bro . Hughan , P . M . 78 , & c , proposed that the sum of ten guineas be voted from the funds of the Prov . Grand Lodge , and he placed on Br . G . Brown ' s list as Steward for
the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , in the name of Sir F . M . Williams , Bart ., Jlf . P . Bro . Hughan explained that his reason for so dointr was that their esteemed Prov
Grand Master , by virtue of having been so large a donor to the Boys' School had now 98 votes at each election , and thc sum now proposed would change the number to 100 ,
which would be a most graceful act on their part to onewhohaddoncsomuchon behalf of the Masonic Charities second only in lingland as respects his contributions to this
particular Institution , and excelled by none on the warmth of his interest in all that concerns thc welfare of Freemasonry , Bro . Hughan having been informed by the
indefatigable Secretary of thc Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , that Sir Frederick stood third in thc list of contributors , remarked that he desired to alter his
statement , to a Masonic number , viz ., three , and felt quite sure that the province would carry thc proposition by acclamation . The prophecy was quickly realised , for the
brethren " onc and all " testified their approval in the most enthusiastic manner , and carried the proposition so heartily , that thc Prov . Grand Master was visibly affected ,
in thanking them for then * kindness , and promised the members that he would always be ready in the future as heretofore , to aid them in helping thc " widow and the fatherless . "
Thc Prov . Grand Lodge was soon after closed , but before leaving the ancient lodge room , thc Prov . Grand Master appointed
the following brethren for his officers during thc ensuing year : —Bros . Reginald Rogers , P . M . 94 , D . Grand Master ; W . F . Newman , P . M . 94 , Senior Grand Warden ; John
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Niness , P . M . 101 , Junior Grand Warden ; N . J . West , W . M . 89 , Grand Master Overseer ; John Paull , P . M . 101 , Grand Senior Overseer ; W . IT . Dunstan , S . W . 07 , Grand
Junior Overseer ; Rev . G . L . Church , M . O . 101 , Grand Chaplain ; Richard , John , P . M 78 , Grand Registrar ; Dr . James Mudge , P . M . 87 , Grand Treasurer ; Thomas Solomon ,
J . P ., P . M . 78 , Grand Secretary ; F . H . Pool , P . S . W . Hy , Senior Grand Deacon ; J . P . Smith , J . W . 87 , Junior Grand Deacon ; John Hall , P . M . ior , Grand Supt . of Works ;
John Bray , S . W . 78 , Grand Dir . of Cers . ; —Michell 94 , Asst . Grand Dir . of Cers . ; Michael Little , T . W . 94 , G . Sword Bearer ;
James Pool , J . O . Sf , Grand Organist ; Saml . Harvey , 78 , Grand Pursuivant ; Dr . Hugoc W . M . 101 , W . Middleton J . O . fS : C . Trcnthick J . D . 78 , Grand Stewards ; John Langdon , Grand Tyler .
ihc brethren were also particularly gratified to find their old brother Henry Griffin was able to attend . Tie is Tvler of No
94 , and was initiated in 1820 at Falmouth , and is one of the oldest Masons and Mark Masters in England . Although he has
survived over eighty winters , he is still wonderfully active and takes as much interest in Mark Masonrv as ever . It
seems to be his favourite degree , out of tne many he has taken onc time and another in the days of his prosperity , at home and abroad .
At four wc adjourned to the banquet , and we must say it was worthy of th e name , not for the mere gratification of the " good things of life " so bountifully supplied ,
but for thc '" feast of soul , " for a more hearty , agreeable , and truly Masonic Festival wc never attended . Thc toasts were few but important , and when we mention
that Sir F . M . Williams , Bart , M . P ., presided , we say enough to guarantee a goodly attendance of choice speakers and excellent replies to the sentiments which so
gracefully fell from the lips of thc Prov . Grand Master . Tlie usual loyal toasts having been given and received according to the fashion of Freemasons , thc Prov .
Grand Master proposed the Grand Master and thc Grand Officers . Bro . Binckes , P . G . W . and Grand Secretary , responded , and in his own happy
waydid justice to the many excellent qualities exhibited by the present Grand Master , to whom we are chiefly indebted for the wonderful spread of thc degree , not only in
this country , but also in the Colonies and Dependencies of the British Crown . Bro . Binckes then alluded to the Province of Cornwall , and congratulated the members
on having so worthy a Mason to rule over them . He knew that much of the success of Mark Masonry in the far West of England , was owing to Sir Frederick being the
Prov . Grand Master , and it was no wonder so many Masons rallied' round him , and so numerously supported him at all the
provincial gatherings , when he was second to none in tin ' s country in his desire to aid in every possible way the great objects of thc Craft , and even went out of his way in
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Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE AT FALMOUTH .
( FROM OUR SIM-XTAL CORRI * * ** OXDI *; NT . ) On Tuesday , thc 17 th inst ., wc left thc Truro station at half-past onc , in company
with our well-known Bro . Fredck . Binckes , Grand Mark Secretary , ( P . G . W . ) and a goodly number of Mark Masters , representing thc various lodges in thc Province .
'Until 1865 , there was not a Grand Lodge in Cornwall , but now there are five , and many more might be found , if the leading spirits in this degree in thc far West , had
more time at then * disposal . To show what can be done by a few determined and zealous brethren we may mention that
Bro . Hughan , thc Senior Past Master in thc county has advanced upwards of 200 brethren , and feels quite certain that as many more would offer themselves in different
parts of the Province had he but leisure to visit them . But to proceed with our sketch . Wc arrived duly at Falmouth , and some in busses , some in cabs , and some
on foot , we all eventually reached thc Royal Hotel , and having been duly marshalled wc entered tlie Lodge of Love and Honour , No . 94 , when the Prov . Grand
Lodge was opened m due form by tlie Prov . Grand Mark Master , the R . W . Bro . Sir F . M . Williams , Bart , M . P . Unfortunately the friends at Falmouth had made
no provision for recording the names of thc brethren present , so as thc number was large we only managed to jot down a few . AVe noticed at the right of the Prov . G . M .
. Bros . Reginald Rogers , D . Prov . G . M . ; the Rev . G . L . Church , Acting Prov . G . Chap . ; John Niness , Grand J . O . ; E . T . Carlyon , P . M . 78 ; Major Law , F . IA Remfrey ,
( No . 112 Isaac University Lodge , ) J . Bray , W . M . nominated 78 ; and on the left ofthe chair sat the Grand Mark Secretary , Bros . "VV . J . Hughan , Past Grand Warden , & c . ;
Thomas Solomon , J . P ., P . M . 7 S , Prov . G . Registrar ; Thomas Chirgwin , Prov . Grand Secretary ; R . John , W . M . 78 , Prov . Grand D . C . ; Geo . Brown , Prov . G . M . Overseer
Leicestershire and Rutland ; W . J . Johns , P . M . 9 8 , Prov . J . G . Warden ; and others . Bro . W . Tweedy , P . G . W ., occupied the west chair as Senior Prov . G . Warden .
There was a capital muster from the Cornubian Lodge , Hayle , including Dr . James Mudge , P . M . 87 , Past G . M . Overseer ; J . II . Burrall , P . M . 87 , Prov . S . G . D . ; N . J .
West , W . M . 87 , G . S . B . ; F . H . Pool , P . S . W ., Prov . G . Herald ; J . P . Smith , J . W . 87 ; all tried and proved friends as Mark Masters . Thc Iodge had been opened prior to this
assemblage , so thc Prov . Grand Officers having taken their positions as thc regular lodge officers , thc Prov . Grand Lodge was opened as we have just said , and the minutes
of thc last meeting having been read and -confirmed , thc ordinary business was regularly transacted . Bro . J . P . Smith , J . W . 87 , then made a few observations respecting
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thc desirability of holding the Prov . Grand Lodge meetings more frequently as they tended greatly to promote the progress of
Mark Masonry , and certainly once in three years was nothing like often enough in which to meet . Thc Prov . Grand Master
explained thc cause of thc delay , and pledged himself to hold another Vrov . G . Lodge in 1873 , and Bro . John Niness , P . M . ior , having extended a hearty invite
to the Prov . Grand Lodge , supported by the Rev . G . Church , thc Boscawcn Lodge , Chaccwater , Avas selected by thc Prov .
Grand Master for thc next meeting , when no doubt a very successful gathering will be held .
The Prov . Grand Master very warmly welcomed thc Grand Secretary , Bro . Binckes in thc Prov . Grand Lodge , and expressed his high appreciation of the- honour
conferred upon him individually , as well as on the Prov . Grand Lodge , by the attendance of so able and distinguished a brother . The G , Secretary responded in his usual
able and eloquent manner , and stated how delighted hc was to find that thc general progress of the Mark degree had been fully sustained in Cornwall .
Bro . Hughan , P . M . 78 , & c , proposed that the sum of ten guineas be voted from the funds of the Prov . Grand Lodge , and he placed on Br . G . Brown ' s list as Steward for
the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , in the name of Sir F . M . Williams , Bart ., Jlf . P . Bro . Hughan explained that his reason for so dointr was that their esteemed Prov
Grand Master , by virtue of having been so large a donor to the Boys' School had now 98 votes at each election , and thc sum now proposed would change the number to 100 ,
which would be a most graceful act on their part to onewhohaddoncsomuchon behalf of the Masonic Charities second only in lingland as respects his contributions to this
particular Institution , and excelled by none on the warmth of his interest in all that concerns thc welfare of Freemasonry , Bro . Hughan having been informed by the
indefatigable Secretary of thc Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , that Sir Frederick stood third in thc list of contributors , remarked that he desired to alter his
statement , to a Masonic number , viz ., three , and felt quite sure that the province would carry thc proposition by acclamation . The prophecy was quickly realised , for the
brethren " onc and all " testified their approval in the most enthusiastic manner , and carried the proposition so heartily , that thc Prov . Grand Master was visibly affected ,
in thanking them for then * kindness , and promised the members that he would always be ready in the future as heretofore , to aid them in helping thc " widow and the fatherless . "
Thc Prov . Grand Lodge was soon after closed , but before leaving the ancient lodge room , thc Prov . Grand Master appointed
the following brethren for his officers during thc ensuing year : —Bros . Reginald Rogers , P . M . 94 , D . Grand Master ; W . F . Newman , P . M . 94 , Senior Grand Warden ; John
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Niness , P . M . 101 , Junior Grand Warden ; N . J . West , W . M . 89 , Grand Master Overseer ; John Paull , P . M . 101 , Grand Senior Overseer ; W . IT . Dunstan , S . W . 07 , Grand
Junior Overseer ; Rev . G . L . Church , M . O . 101 , Grand Chaplain ; Richard , John , P . M 78 , Grand Registrar ; Dr . James Mudge , P . M . 87 , Grand Treasurer ; Thomas Solomon ,
J . P ., P . M . 78 , Grand Secretary ; F . H . Pool , P . S . W . Hy , Senior Grand Deacon ; J . P . Smith , J . W . 87 , Junior Grand Deacon ; John Hall , P . M . ior , Grand Supt . of Works ;
John Bray , S . W . 78 , Grand Dir . of Cers . ; —Michell 94 , Asst . Grand Dir . of Cers . ; Michael Little , T . W . 94 , G . Sword Bearer ;
James Pool , J . O . Sf , Grand Organist ; Saml . Harvey , 78 , Grand Pursuivant ; Dr . Hugoc W . M . 101 , W . Middleton J . O . fS : C . Trcnthick J . D . 78 , Grand Stewards ; John Langdon , Grand Tyler .
ihc brethren were also particularly gratified to find their old brother Henry Griffin was able to attend . Tie is Tvler of No
94 , and was initiated in 1820 at Falmouth , and is one of the oldest Masons and Mark Masters in England . Although he has
survived over eighty winters , he is still wonderfully active and takes as much interest in Mark Masonrv as ever . It
seems to be his favourite degree , out of tne many he has taken onc time and another in the days of his prosperity , at home and abroad .
At four wc adjourned to the banquet , and we must say it was worthy of th e name , not for the mere gratification of the " good things of life " so bountifully supplied ,
but for thc '" feast of soul , " for a more hearty , agreeable , and truly Masonic Festival wc never attended . Thc toasts were few but important , and when we mention
that Sir F . M . Williams , Bart , M . P ., presided , we say enough to guarantee a goodly attendance of choice speakers and excellent replies to the sentiments which so
gracefully fell from the lips of thc Prov . Grand Master . Tlie usual loyal toasts having been given and received according to the fashion of Freemasons , thc Prov .
Grand Master proposed the Grand Master and thc Grand Officers . Bro . Binckes , P . G . W . and Grand Secretary , responded , and in his own happy
waydid justice to the many excellent qualities exhibited by the present Grand Master , to whom we are chiefly indebted for the wonderful spread of thc degree , not only in
this country , but also in the Colonies and Dependencies of the British Crown . Bro . Binckes then alluded to the Province of Cornwall , and congratulated the members
on having so worthy a Mason to rule over them . He knew that much of the success of Mark Masonry in the far West of England , was owing to Sir Frederick being the
Prov . Grand Master , and it was no wonder so many Masons rallied' round him , and so numerously supported him at all the
provincial gatherings , when he was second to none in tin ' s country in his desire to aid in every possible way the great objects of thc Craft , and even went out of his way in