Freemasonry In Cornwall.

Grand Lodge of Cornwall , besides being favoured with others , of intelligence and zeal much above the ordinary . Hence we do not wonder at the great success that has crowned the efforts of its promoters , the

constant increase of its members , and the consequent important position it enjoys in the province . May its prosperity long continue . The Phoenix Lodge ( No . 331 ) , Truro , has been well known in Cornish Masonry for many years ,

although its existence has been a very chequered one indeed , and , owing to peculiar- circumstances , it has not been long at any one time in prosperity until recently . lb has now revived , and " arisen from its ashes" with such vigour and healthy

activity that all are rejoiced at its successful career , and delighted to see the support it receives from the Prov . G . M . down to the less influential

members of the lodge . Its warrant was granted A . D . 1752 , and the lodge was concentrated at the Seven Stars on the 12 th August . It , however , retired from active duties a few years afterwards , but was again " working" 2 Stli July , A . D . 1763 , and on

the 7 th September , A . D . 17 S 6 , took part in the ceremony of installing Sir John St . Aubyn as Prov . G . M . for Cornwall . Iz : A . D . 1 S 10 the

members were again actively engaged in the resuscitation of the lodge , and soon completed their laudable endeavours in consecrating the Phoenix once more , Bro . Taunton , M . B ., being its first Master . We feel happy and gratified to state

that its present position is mucli in advance of any previous date , and several of its " Lewises " and members are acknowledged to be among the most active and useful brethren in the province . The Prov . G . M . has occupied the chair of the lodge ,

and so has the present D . Prov . G . M ., who was one of the few who took part in its revival some years since , and has regarded its interests and advancement with great zeal and assiduity . A chapter of the Eoyal Arch degree has boon

held in the lodge at the private rooms in the Cross since 18 G 2 , and it ranks as one of the largest in the west of England . Indeed , its success has been so marked , that new life has been infused into the other chapters of the count j ' , and , as there

are now some five or more , it is expected ere longthat a Provincial Grand Chapter will be established . An encampment of Knights Templar has also been removed from Redruth to this lodge , for the particulars of which we refer our readers to a previous communication .

We should not omit to mention that at the Fortitude Lodge the Mark degree has received more than usual attention , and that through its efforts some four lodges elsewhere have been erected , and a Provincial Grand Lodg-e established ,

with Frederick Martin Williams , M . P ., 30 ° , & c , as the Prov . G . M . The members anticipate a considerable increase in lodg-es , owing- to the jjrovince being formed , and also from the known worth and ability of the Prov . G . M ., who is much

respected and esteemed . There are several lodges more to notice , if time permitted , but , as they have been referred to in the FEEEMASONS' MAGAZINE of late , it will be quite unnecessary for us to devote more space now to their consideration . The following- is a list of the Prov . G . M . ' s from

the beginning ; and , in concluding this rixpid and imperfect sketch , we cannot but render our testimony to the zealous discharge of the duties as head of the Craft in Cornwall by the Prov . G . M ., R . W . Bro . Augustus Smith . The lodges rally

well round him , and endeavour , by all means in their power , to support the Prov . G . M . in the various reforms and fresh arrangements devised by him for the benefit of the province ; hence , the Provincial Grand Lodge of Cornwall , for zeal ,

activity , and usefulness combined , has few equals , and fewer superiors stiil , hi all England . The " Cornwall Masonic Annuity" has so far been able to elect every annuitant in the county that has 2 'equired its assistance . The province now contains some twenty-four lodges , five chapters , four Mark lodges , and two encampments : —¦

Paovrs ' crA . ii GBAXD MASTEES FOB CORXTVALI , & C . William Pye , Esq 1752 . Stephen Bell , Esq 1762 . GeorgeBell , Esq 176-1 . Stephen Bell , Esq . ( second time ) 1775 . Sir John St . Aubyn 1786 . Sir Charles Lemon 1 S-14 . Augustus Smith , Esq 1 S 63 .

Di-. rtrxr 1-ROVIXCIAX GEAXD MASTERS . George Bell , Esq 1752 . Thomas Young , Esq 1764 . Stephen Hell , Esq 1771 . Benjamin llearne , Esq 1786 . George C . George , Esq VtSfi .

Thomas Warren , Esq 1 S 14 . Richard Edward * , Esq 1 S 23 . V . Vyvyan Robinson , Esq 1 S 28 . John Ellis , Esq 1844 . Augustus Smith , Esq 1856 . Reginald Rogers , Esq 1 S 63 . John Roscorla , Esq 1 S 66 . Reginald Rogers , E = q 1 S 67 .