Reviews.

Freemasonry has not only not suffered from ignorant attacks made upon it , but has teached a degree of prosperity of which every member has good reason to be proud , and is most encouraging for the future . Bro . Hughan says : — The . year just departed has certainly witnessed changes and reforms in the outward semblance of Alasonry . It has been most gratifying to observe the anxiety and determination of the

Craft to have halls of their own , free from the questionable associations of public houses—which once usually provided the only means for the assembling of secret societies , but which now , happily , is not the case—and we are proud to state that in Devon and Cornwall this laudable feeling has been almost general , and of late have arisen handsome temples for the celebration of our ancient mysteries , which are founded on the l

adoration of the Creator , and : peace on earth , and goodwill towards men . " Foremost in this movement during the past year have been the promoters of the " Huyshe Alasonic Temple , " Plymouth . This commodious building , now the property of an ardent Freemason , was formerly used as the picture gallery of the late Air . Bishop , and on his decease it was purchased for ' the fraternity . A committee was formedconsisting of Bro . Richard

, Rodda , P . AL No . 105 , & c , Bro . Isaac AVatts , P . AI . No . 156 , & c . ( the proprietor ) , and others , who represented the St . John ' s Lodge , No . 70 ; Fortitude Lodge , No . 105 ; and the Harmony Lodge , No . 156 ( the members of these three lodges being desirous of becoming tenants of a Alasonic ball on a large scale , to be kept exclusively for Alasonic purposes , and thus completely sever Alasonry in the three towns from connection

any with hotels , so far as regards their meetings ) . These brethren , forming the committee , soon effected a mutually advantageous arrangement for the interests of all concerned , and to them especially hearty thanks are due . The Huyshe Alasonic Temple , accordingly , was soon made worthy of the name , no expense being spared in the decorations and fittings . Much taste and ingenuity has been expended on

tbe large hall , and , in fact , the whole suite of rooms are creditably furnished and suitably arranged for the Craft , Alark , Royal Arch , and Templar degrees . The temple itself is lofty and commodious , and we understand it is the intention of the members to form a Alasonic library

and reading room as soon as possible , believing that such an enterprise will answer well in a neighbourhood numbering some twelve lodges . The Lodge of Fortitude , No . 105 , formerly held at Stonehouse ( which , when originally at Plymouth , bad the honour of initiating H . R . H . the Duke of Clarence , afterwards King AVilliam IV . ) , met for the first time in the temple on the 11 th July . The building was consecrated , under auspicious circumstanceson the 30 th August .

, A handsome structure has also been dedicated to Alasonry , so we are informed , for the Huyshe Lodge , No . 1 , 099 , at Stoke , and from the activity and Alasonic zeal of its members it is anticipated that a successful career is before that young and promising lodge . AVhilst referring to this subject we cannot refrain from mentioning the improvements effected in the Alasonic Hall and

adjoining apartments at the St . Aubyn Lodge . No . 954 , Alorice Town , Devonport . The banqueting hall of this lodge is much enlarged , and the approaches to its temple have been made strictly Alasonic , and in some respects quite unique . The proprietor of these model Alasonic rooms—the indefatigable and distinguished Bro . Vincent Bird , its present AA' . AI . —has been lavish in supplying the lodge with the newest furniture and

appliances , and has made several expensive alterations himself to facilitate the comfort of the members and visitors , and also for the more efficient working of the numerous degrees that find a home at St . Aubyn . The Fortitude Lodge , No . 131 , Truro , has also been redecorated and enlarged , and under the superintendence of its Past Alasters , has been much improved , and rendered not only the

largest , but also the handsomest lodge in Cornwall . Arrangements have been made with the Truro Public Rooms Company ( Limited ) , on behalf of the Pliomix Lodge of Honour and Prudence , No . 331 , for the building of a Alasonic Hall , in connection with that company , on a grand scale , and the chapter and encampment are likel y to join in the arrangement . Truro is the centre of the Craft in Cornwalland therefore it is thought

, that the time has come for a Alasonic hall to be built correponding to the position of the lodge , and the extent of the province , and for the sake of its members we hope such a desideratum will soon be obtained . The R . W . Bro . Rev . John Huyshe , M . A ., P . G . Chap ., was

installed as Prov . G . AI . of the Province of Devon , at Exeter , on the 23 rd Alay , in the presence of a vast concourse of the fraternity . The ceremony of installation was most impressively rendered by the R . AV . Bro . iEneas John Alelntyre , G . Reg . In proof of the high estimation in which the Prov . G . AI . is held by the members of his province , they presented him with a gold chain of office and paraphernaliaworth about 200 guineasof very

, , elaborate and exquisite manufacture , by Bro . Starkey , of London . The assembly was a brilliant and enthusiastic one , and a general rejoicing was manifested by all present at the appointment of ' the AV . AI . the G . AI . of England . Bro . AV . Denis Moore , Prov . G . Sec , was appointed D . Prov . G . AL , and thus received the just reward of many years' devotion to the cause of Masonry .

Several of the members subscribed for a set of beautiful paraphernalia suitable for the office of D . Prov . G . AL , as a testimonial of their fraternal regard for their esteemed Bro . AV . Dennis Aloore , and it was duly presented by Bro . L . P . Aletham , Prov . S . G . AA " . for Devon , who passed a high eulogium on the character of the new D . Prov . G . AL A considerable increase has been made to the roll of lodges .

The Provincial Grand Lodge was held at the " Huyshe Alasonic-. Temple" ou 30 th August . The Prov . G . AI . and a number of the brethren assembled in honour of the occasion . Two new lodges were consecrated , viz .: The Erme , No . 1 , 091 , Ivybridge , and the Huyshe , No . 1 , 099 , Stoke , Devonport . AVarrants have also been granted for No . 1 , 125 , St . Peter ' s , Tiverton ; No . 1 , 135 , Ufracombe ; and DevonNo . 1138 Newton Abbottthe latter

, ,, , having been consecrated on the 28 th Nov . This town has been for sometime of late , unrepresented in Alasonry , but in olden times there . was a lodge meeting at Newton Abbott , called the Sun , dating from A . D . 1776 . Part of the business of the Prov . Grand Lodge was conducted at St . George's Hall , Stonehouse , to which the brethren , walked in processionand reaped the advantage of tbe change

, ,, as any other hall in the three towns could not conveniently , accommodate the large number who attended . In the Province of Cornwall considerable activity has prevailed , and , as usual , the R . AV . Bro . Augustus Smith , Prov . G . M .,. has had to consecrate some new lodges , which has been a .

yearly duty ever since the date of his patent . The ability of the R . W . Bro . and his sound Alasonic judgment have contributed much to advance the position of the Craft in the West , and he has the satisfaction of being well supported by a . good working staff of Prov . G . Officers . Through his instrumentality tbe Cornwall Masonic Annuity Fund has been established with every prospect of success . A son of the late Bro . Francis Treleavenof No . 131 Truroafter a second application

, , , ,, during the same year , was successful as a candidate for the Royal Alasonic Institution for Boys , and tbe members of the Fortitude Lodge particularly feel exceedingly grateful for the kind support of the subscribers in Devon and Cornwall . Tiie Provincial Grand Lodge of Cornwall was held at Bodmin on 26 th June . Bro . Rev . F . H . A . Wright . M . A ., Prov . G . Chap . preached the annual sermonand a collection was made

, , at the close for the East Cornwall Hospital . A preliminary meeting had been held at the Phcenix Lodge , Truro , on the 22 nd Alay , and thus considerably lightened the business to be transacted at the regular meeting . The Carew Lodge ( No . 1 , 136 ) , Mechanics' Institution , Torpoint , was consecrated on the 29 th November , and we hear of at least two petitions about to be presented to hold lodges in towns as yet without a Alasonic

temple . The Alark degree has been a favourite in the two counties , and there has been no lack of that support which we gladly chronicled last year . AVarrants have been granted to work the degree in connection with Lodge Fidelity ( No . 230 ) , Devonport ; Lodge Cornubian ( No . 450 ) , Hayle ; and Love ancl Honour ( No . 75 ) , Falmouth , the D . Prov . G . AI . for Cornwall having been

appointed the AA ' orshipful Master of the latter lodge . Altogether the degrees thrive well in the AVest of England , and flourishes wherever there are sufficient numbers to sustain a Craft lodge in proper working order . The Holy Royal Arch degree continues to receive that share of attention which its grand and imposing ritual deserves , and if no new warrants have been granted , it is from no sign of weakness , but a desire on the part of the . companions to

consolidate their strength . We hope ere long to hear of Cornwall having a Provincial Grand Superintendent of its own , as itnumbers some half-dozen chapters . In Knights Templary we have to report a vigorous year ' s ,