History Of Freemasonry In Cornwall.

unless a sufficient excuse shall be made to the satisfaction of the lodge . " " Brother Sherborne and Brother Allison made a motion to have some ornaments made tor the use of the lodge , and they were desired to provide them . " On . June llth , 1752 , the Provincial Grand Master

by virtue of his office , appointed for the year ensuing the following officers : — George Bell , Esq D . P . G . M . Capt . Joseph Sherburn P . G . AV . Mr . Samuel Pitehford P . G . AV . AVilliam Hill , Esq Treasurer . Matthew Allison Secretary . Mr . Edward Snoxell ) c . „ ,,, „ UT -n- i i T t stewards . Mr . Eichard Janes \

These officers were all members , and , excepting the Stewards , were the original promoters of the lodge . Helstone is unrepresented as yet in the roll of officers for the county . On the morning of the annual festival two 'E . C . ' s were duly raised to the sublime degree of a M . M .

At the banquet there Avere nine visiting brethren , who were likely enough members of the Helstone Lodge , as another minute mentions that the officers of that lodge " did us the favour of their company . " The numerical position of the lodge at this date was

exceedingly favourable , and such as Avould reflect credit on any lodge now , in so short a time . A quarterly communication of the P . G . Lodge was held at Palmouth on June 25 th , 1752 , when the officers ofthe Helstone Lodge attended , and brought

with them their list , and half a guinea for the general charity . They desired , at the same time , that their " duty might be tendered to the Rt . Honble . and lit . "Worshipfull G . M . and the rest of the Grand Officers , and at the same time to inform them that their lodge

being in their infancy , the jewels , furniture , & c , very chargeable , it cannot be supposed they have any great stock , but that the utmost frugality shall be made use of in order to increase it . " " The Secretary of the P . G . Lodge was ordered to acquaint the Rt . Worshipfull G . M . Avith the above ,

as also to enclose a list of both lodges together with a copy of the laws and regulations . " Notice was given to the brethren ou July 30 , 1752 , ' •' that our brethren , at Truro intend to meet as a regular lodge every second aud fourth Wednesday in

the month at Fitz Wine Vaults in the Borough of Truro . " "Mr . was proposed , aud was balloted for , and met Avith a negative . " This ivas the lirst adA'erse ballot io all probability in the experience of the

lodge . The lodge at Truro Avas " constituted at the 7 stars" ( Fitz Wine Vaults ?) ou August 12 th , 1752 , iu due form , by a " deputation from the Right Worshipfull Wm . Pye , Esq ., P . G . M ., " consisting of

Brother Capt . Joseph Sherburn , the Provincial Grand Officers , and several members of the Love and Honour Lodge . Brother Carne , the Grand Sword Bearer , honoured the members with a visit August 17 , 1752 . On referring to the " Book of Constitutions " of 1756 ,

we find that Bro . Daniel Carne was appointed to that office by the Right Hon . John Proby , Baron of Carysfort , March 20 th of the same year , and continued to hold that distinguished post until , his decease ( which we are informed by Scott ' s "

Constitutions" occurred in 1759 ) , about five years afterwards . Brother Captain Macnamarra received the thanks of the lodge for presenting a piece of mahogany to the members .

" A poor brother made application for charity at the lodge , Avhich met on the evening of the 28 th September , 1752 , " Avho had come over in the Prince Frederick packet boat , and was by the lodge ordered five shillings , aud the Treasurer to be allowed it to

his account . The next lodge Avas a busy one , and such as would form a great contrast to several of our meetings of the present day , Avhere apathy too frequently takes the place of excitement , after the novelty of the opening of a new lodge has gradually worn off .

" Oct . 12 , 1752 . This even , Brother Abraham Hill Avas made a FelloAV Craft , Brother L'Sturgeon Master , and Brother Daniel Allen was made an Entered Apprentice . " " Mr . Malachy Laskey , Mr . John Williams , Mr .

Vincent Williams , Mr . Richard Gray , of Redruth , and Mr . Edward Hodge were balloted for , as was also Mr . William Bluett , jun . A Lewis was balloted for , and notice was ordered to be sent him , and that he acquaint the lodge with the time that he can

attend . The rest to attend the next lodge night . " " Brother Mills proposed Mr . Laskey and Mr . V . Williams . " " Brother Snoxell proposed Mr . Juo . Williams . " " Brother Retallack proposed Mr . Rd . Gray . " " Brother Peard proposed Mr . Ed . Hodge . "

" Brother Meluss and Brother Moses were desired to bring iu their bills the next lodge night . Brother Allison Avas ordered to print 12 quire summonses . ' ' " A brother made a motion , and it was approved of , that shutters be made to the gallery , of such stuff as shall be agreeable , and Brother Allison was desired to

get it done accordingly , as also a stool Avith carved knees , coA'ered with Turkey leather . " This would seem to be an improvement on some of the hard deal stools used now frequently , and certainly superior to any we remember seeing employed for the purposes intended . ( To be continued . )