The Order Of St. John.

only of late that the kindly and charitable objects of the Fraternity have received due recognition . Many eminent Masons are enrolled as members of the Sixth Langue , the Duke of Manchester being the Grand Prior , and Lord Leigh , General

Burlton , and other brethren holding various offices of great distinction in the Order . The statutes enact the division of the members , as in ancient times , into three classes . The first class is divided into Eguites Justilice

and JEguites Gratiai ; the former admissible only by proving four quarterings of arms , the latter by the production of testimonials of merit . The second class , the clergy , are eligible virtute officii . The third class , the serjens , are not required to submit

proofs of gentility by descent , but they have only a consultative voice in the proceedings of the general body . The Knights wear a black robe , on which is embroidered the sacred emblem of the Order ; also

a cap of dignity , on the front of which is a Maltese cross . The other insignia are a starwhich is worn on the left breast , in the form of a cross patee , having eight points , symbolical of the eight beatitudes , and the eight languages which

composed the Order—and a badge formed of a white enamelled cross , having the angles charged with the supporters or principal device of the British monarchy . The serjens wear a demibadge , their cross having only six points .

Under the auspices of the distinguished noblemen who nowpreside over the English Hospitallers , the accomplishment of various beneficent projects at present in contemplation may be confidently expected , and it is not too much to express the

hope that , by deeds of charity , by the exercise of a discriminative Christian benevolence , they may lay the foundation of as lofty and imperishable a renown as their illustrious predecessors . The revival of such excellent institutions is an honour

to our age and country ; and long may the hallowed standard of St . John be revered as the symbol of our Order , at once so venerable , and so identified with the best and kindliest feelings of mankind .

Freemasonry In Cornwall.

FREEMASONRY IN CORNWALL .

( Continued from page 143 . ) The attendance at the meetings held at this time -was exceedingly good , and very many visitors were also present . Several members were " passed By Bro . W . J . HUGHAN .

the chair , " preparatory to taking the Eoyal Arch , but , although thus made " Past Masters , " they had no right to preside over a lodge , nor were they styled Past Masters in the Lodge Eoll of officers and members . This system is followed

by the Grand Chapters of Scotland , Ireland , Canada , and United States at the present time ; but , in addition , the candidates have to receive the Mark and Excellent Master degrees before exaltation . The initiation , passing , and raising

of " Modern Masons " were of frequent occurrence from 1807 to the union in 1813 . The Lodge of Fortitude had an oration by one of the members printed for distribution at the lodge held 18 th June , 1811 . The following letter was sent to the G . Sec , dated Truro , 18 th July , 1814 -.

—" Sir and Brother , —On the 18 th July , the lodge met to celebrate the Festival of St . John , when the new officers were regularly installed , and the lodge duly proclaimed accordingly . The day was spent with the greatest harmony and brotherly

love , and closed at ten o ' clock . We have to request the favour to meet in future on the 24 th of each month , instead of the second Monday as heretofore .

"P . S . —Military duties not permitting us to assemble before is our only reason for not sending the minutes earlier . We have never received any instructions relative to making or working since the union . "

The lodge was removed from the Queen ' s Head to the Exeter Inn , 9 th December , 1816 , and held at New Inn , Kenwyn-street , 8 th May , 1820 . The members took part in the procession of the Provincial Grand Lodge , and proceeded to church .

The minutes of the lodge from this date present no special reasons for remark . It is amusing to find how lodges change about that have to meet in public-houses . The " Fortitude , " after holding their assemblies in the foregoing inns , have also

since met at the Golden Lion , the St . Clement ' s , the Ship , the Bear , and others . We are happy to state it has now found a secure resting-place , having taken a suite of rooms where the principles of the Craft and the surrounding influences of the

lodge can go " hand in hand . " The lodge has nearly all the Masons of note enrolled as members now resident in the county , and , more especially , is proud in having one of her sons in the first rank of Masonic Bitualists , and also one of the principal members of the Provincial /