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Provincial.
F . C . On resuming in the first degree , the AV . M . read the ancient charges out ' of the - ' Book of Constitutions . " AA o commend this practice to the consideration of young lodges ; it impregnates the mind with the true spirit of Masonry , and tends to remove that spirit of coldness and apathy which mere routine of business produces . On next lodge day it is the intention of the W . M . to read the bye-laws , a practice we also commend both to old and young lodges , as no member will have excuse for breaking them .
CORNWALL . TEDEO . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 131 ) . —A meeting of this , the largest lodge of Freemasons in the province of Cornwall , ¦ was held on Tuesday , the Sth inst ., at four p . m . precisely , at the Masonic Rooms , Quay-street , Truro . Tlie ancient Lodge of Fortitude was honoured with the presence of Bro . Augustus Smith , the Prov . G . M . ( one of its members ) , and a very
numerous attendance of visitors and members . Bro . Stephen Holloway , AV . M ., occupied the chair . The minutes having been read and unanimously confirmed , the business of the lodge Avas rapidly mid most efficiently proceeded with . Bro . F . B . Michell was duly examined , and subsequently passed to the second degree , Bro . Thomas Chirgwin , P . M ., P . Prov . J . G . W ., being in the chair of K . S . at tbe time , and all who are privileged to attend a lodge under bis working will be aware how
ably the ceremony was rendered . The W . M . elect , Bro . W . C . Oke , S . W ., was tben presented , and on the retirement of the qualified brethren , he was installed in the presence of more than a dozen P . M . 's , Bro . Thomas Chirgwin officiating as Installing Master . The board being closed , the brethren re-entered , and the following brethren were appointed as the officers for the ¦ ensuing year : — -Bros . William James Hughan , S . AV . ; Edward
Edwards , J . W . ; Stephen Holloway , Prov . G . S ., I . P . M . ; Thos . Chirgwin , P . M ., Treas . ; AVilliam Boase , Chap . ; Richard John , -See . ; Thomas Maim , S . D . ; William H . Rouse , J . D . ; William Eglinton , Dir . of Cirs . ; Richard Hitchins , I . G . ; Samuel Reed , Org . ; Theopbilus Dorrington , and- — Chapman , Stewards ; and John Longdon , Tyler . Letters of apology for absence were read from Bros . P . M . Williams , M . P ., W . M . elect No . 331 , Rev . B . Bullocke , 3 U . A ., and others . Bro . AVilliam J . , 1 . Johns , P . M ., the Charit
P . Prov . G . S . B ., was appointed y Steward for the Cornwall Masonic Annuity Fund . When the business was concluded , the brethren adjourned to the Royal Hotel to partake of their aunual banquet , which Avas served in an admirable manner by the host , Bro . Wade . Bro . W . C . Oke , W . M ., occupied tlie chair , and Bro . W . J . Hughan tbe vice-chair . Amongst those who were present we noticed Bros . Augustus Smith . Prov . G . M . ; Reginald RogersD . Prov . G . M . ; Dr . HugoeA \ M
, , .. 699 , Dr . Bannister , Chap . 1 , 006 ; E . H . Hawke , P . M . 1 , 106 ; John Niness , P . M ., & c ; Thomas Solomon ( mayor of Truro ); John Mackay , P . M ., P . Prov . Supt . of Works , Devon , & c . A number of complimentary toasts concluded the evening's . pleasure , and ended one of the most brilliant Masonic meetings Ave have ever attended .
IKTTBO . —Phcenix Lodge ( No . 331 ) . —Tlie ceremony of installing Bro . Frederick Martin Williams , M . P ., S . W ., as the W . M . of the Phosnix Lodge , is fixed for the 29 th January , at 3 p . m ., and the banquet at the Red Lion Hall is to he served at 4 . 30 , p . m . LAOT-CESTO : ? . —Lodge Dtmheved ( No . 789 ) . —This lodge had their annual banquet at Bro . Facy's , King ' s Arms Hotel , on Fridaythe 4 th inst . when Bro . P . D . Maddox was installed as W . M
, , . for the ensuing year . The ceremony was most impressively conducted by Bro . Pearce , P . M ., P . Prov . J . G . D . Bro . Maddox appointed as his officers , Bros . W . R . Bray , S . W . ; J . Olvor , . J . W . j P . Thorn , S . D , ; W . D . Pearse , J . B-. j D . Thompson , Treas . ; A . Metherell , See . ; AV . Dingle , I . G . ; T . Wise , Tyler . Two candidates were previously initiated . The dinner was excellent and did great credit to Bro . Facey . BroMaddoxAVM
. , .., presided , and was well supported by Bros . C . Pearse , P . M .. P . Prov . J . G . D . ; and AV . Deny Pearse , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . W . " A most agreeable evening was spent , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed , and duly responded to . ¦ R EDRUTH . —Druid ' s Lodge of Love and Liberality ( No . 589 ) . —On Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., the annual festival of St . John was celebrated . Bro . T . Davey was installed W . M . for the
ensuing year , and the following officers were appointed : Bros . AV . Tregay , S . AV . ; F . W . Mitchell , P . M ., J . W . ; F . W . Dabb , Treas . ; J . Job , See . ; J . F . Penrose , S . D . ; J . II . Mitchell , J . D .: W . -Lidgey , I . G . ; W . Wales and J . H . Reynolds , Stewards ; John
Bray , P . M ., Dir . of Cers . ; J . Polkinghorne , Tyler . A banquet was provided by Bro . Tabb , at which all the delicacies of the season were introduced , and several visiting brethren also favoured the lodge with their presence . The usual Masonic toasts were given , and a very pleasant evening was spent by the brethren . CHACEAVATEB . —Poscawen Lodge ( No . 699 ) . —The brethren
of this lodge celebrated their annual festival on Thursday , the 3 rd inst . The lodge was close tyled at noon , when the W . M . elect , Bro . Hugoe , was duly installed as W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Niness , P . M ., acted as Installing Master with great ability , the P . M . Board being formed by Bros . Brey , Hall , Hawke , Holloway , & c . The W . M . tben selected as his officers , Bros . Buckingham , P . M . ; Couch , S . AV . ; Pearce , J . W . j
Niness , P . M ., Treas . ; Paull , P . M ., Sec ; Skinner , S . D . ; Walls , J . D . ; Paseo , I . G . ; Hall . Dir . of Cers . ; Climas , S . S . ; Tyack , J . S . ; and Lean , Tyler . The lodge having been duly worked down and closed , the brethren adjourned to the Britannia Hotel , Avhere an excellent banquet awaited them . The dinner was abundant and the wines good , and the catering reflected great credit on host Paull . After the cloth was removed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts wero given and heartily responded to , and one of the most pleasant evenings ever spent in connection with this lodge , was at a seasonable , hour brought to a close .
The various lodges in the district were represented on the occasion , and amongst the visitors were Bros . Solomon , P . M ., and Hughan , Sec . of tbe Phcenix Lodge , Truro ; Holloway , W . M ., and Oake , S . W . of the Fortitude Lodge , Truro ; Hawk , P . M ., and Mitchell , AV . M . of the Tregullow Lodge , St . Day ; aud Trejay , S . W . ; Mitchell , J . W . ; and Job , Sec , of the Druids Lodge , Redruth . FOAA'EY . —Fowey Lodge ( No . 977 ) The annual festival of
the Fowey Lodge was celebrated by the members of this new and flourishing lodge on Monday , the 7 th January . Bro . the Rev . Dr . Treffry Avas installed as the W . M . of the lodge , by the Rev . Bro . George Ross , M . A ,, Prov . G . Chap ., assisted by Bro . Bate , P M . 856 , Lostwithiel . The W . M . then appointed his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bro . W . T . Sobey , S . W . ; Bro . W . S . Slade , J . W . ; Bro . H . W . Durant , Treas . ; Bro .
AV . M , Abbot , Sec . ; Bro , William Smith , S . D .: Bro . A . A . Davis , J . D . ; Bro . J . Slade , I . G . ; Bro . Wreford , Dir . of Cers . ; Bros . P . Salt and C . Morrett , Stewards , and Bro . James Pain , Tyler Bro . Wreford was appointed Charity Steward for the Cornwall Masonic Annuity Fund , and the sum of two pounds was voted towards the same most worthy institution for aged and infirm indigent Masons of the province of Cornwall . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet , and after some hours of enjoyment finally concluded their annual festival at the hour of eight p . m .
DEVONSHIRE . MOEICE TOAVJ . , DEVOXEOHT . —St . Aiibyn Lodge ( No . 954 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodgo was held on Tuesday , the 8 th . inst ., when four Entered Apprentices were , upon due examination , admitted to the F . C . ' s degree . Two candidates were initiated to the mysteries pertaining to the first degree , tha Avhole of which duties were performed by tbe W . M . A resolution
was carried by a committee appointed to carry out the necessary arrangements for a social reunion and conversionne , to be held in connection with the lodge , on the 30 th inst . A candidate for initiation was proposed , which , after the usual choral service , closed the proceedings . Several visitors were present , and remained to do honour to the W . M . at the festive board . TEIGXMOUTH . — Penewlent Lodge ( No . 303 ) . —The brethren
of this lodge met at their room last week , to instal Bro . Waldron as W . M . for the third time , and after the dispensation was read by the Prov . G . M ., the W . M . proceeded to appoint the following brothreu " as his officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . H . M . BnrtletCs . W ' . ; C . H . Croydon , S . W . ; Blanchford , Sec ; Whidborne , Treas . ; F . Hallett , S . D . ; R . JWard , J . D . ; J . Bentley , I . G . ; Chapman and MartinStewards . The brethren then
ad-, journed to Bro . Chapman ' s for refreshments , Avhich were Avell served . DURHAM . StWDEELAND . —St . John's Lodge ( No . SO ) . —The brethren of
this lodge met on the 3 rd inst ., at the Queen ' s Hotel , Fawcettstreet , to celebrate the annual festival dedicated to St . John the Evangelist . Bro . Peter Hoistendahl , W . M ., occupied the chair , supported on the right by Bros . Crookes , Savill , and
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Provincial.
F . C . On resuming in the first degree , the AV . M . read the ancient charges out ' of the - ' Book of Constitutions . " AA o commend this practice to the consideration of young lodges ; it impregnates the mind with the true spirit of Masonry , and tends to remove that spirit of coldness and apathy which mere routine of business produces . On next lodge day it is the intention of the W . M . to read the bye-laws , a practice we also commend both to old and young lodges , as no member will have excuse for breaking them .
CORNWALL . TEDEO . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 131 ) . —A meeting of this , the largest lodge of Freemasons in the province of Cornwall , ¦ was held on Tuesday , the Sth inst ., at four p . m . precisely , at the Masonic Rooms , Quay-street , Truro . Tlie ancient Lodge of Fortitude was honoured with the presence of Bro . Augustus Smith , the Prov . G . M . ( one of its members ) , and a very
numerous attendance of visitors and members . Bro . Stephen Holloway , AV . M ., occupied the chair . The minutes having been read and unanimously confirmed , the business of the lodge Avas rapidly mid most efficiently proceeded with . Bro . F . B . Michell was duly examined , and subsequently passed to the second degree , Bro . Thomas Chirgwin , P . M ., P . Prov . J . G . W ., being in the chair of K . S . at tbe time , and all who are privileged to attend a lodge under bis working will be aware how
ably the ceremony was rendered . The W . M . elect , Bro . W . C . Oke , S . W ., was tben presented , and on the retirement of the qualified brethren , he was installed in the presence of more than a dozen P . M . 's , Bro . Thomas Chirgwin officiating as Installing Master . The board being closed , the brethren re-entered , and the following brethren were appointed as the officers for the ¦ ensuing year : — -Bros . William James Hughan , S . AV . ; Edward
Edwards , J . W . ; Stephen Holloway , Prov . G . S ., I . P . M . ; Thos . Chirgwin , P . M ., Treas . ; AVilliam Boase , Chap . ; Richard John , -See . ; Thomas Maim , S . D . ; William H . Rouse , J . D . ; William Eglinton , Dir . of Cirs . ; Richard Hitchins , I . G . ; Samuel Reed , Org . ; Theopbilus Dorrington , and- — Chapman , Stewards ; and John Longdon , Tyler . Letters of apology for absence were read from Bros . P . M . Williams , M . P ., W . M . elect No . 331 , Rev . B . Bullocke , 3 U . A ., and others . Bro . AVilliam J . , 1 . Johns , P . M ., the Charit
P . Prov . G . S . B ., was appointed y Steward for the Cornwall Masonic Annuity Fund . When the business was concluded , the brethren adjourned to the Royal Hotel to partake of their aunual banquet , which Avas served in an admirable manner by the host , Bro . Wade . Bro . W . C . Oke , W . M ., occupied tlie chair , and Bro . W . J . Hughan tbe vice-chair . Amongst those who were present we noticed Bros . Augustus Smith . Prov . G . M . ; Reginald RogersD . Prov . G . M . ; Dr . HugoeA \ M
, , .. 699 , Dr . Bannister , Chap . 1 , 006 ; E . H . Hawke , P . M . 1 , 106 ; John Niness , P . M ., & c ; Thomas Solomon ( mayor of Truro ); John Mackay , P . M ., P . Prov . Supt . of Works , Devon , & c . A number of complimentary toasts concluded the evening's . pleasure , and ended one of the most brilliant Masonic meetings Ave have ever attended .
IKTTBO . —Phcenix Lodge ( No . 331 ) . —Tlie ceremony of installing Bro . Frederick Martin Williams , M . P ., S . W ., as the W . M . of the Phosnix Lodge , is fixed for the 29 th January , at 3 p . m ., and the banquet at the Red Lion Hall is to he served at 4 . 30 , p . m . LAOT-CESTO : ? . —Lodge Dtmheved ( No . 789 ) . —This lodge had their annual banquet at Bro . Facy's , King ' s Arms Hotel , on Fridaythe 4 th inst . when Bro . P . D . Maddox was installed as W . M
, , . for the ensuing year . The ceremony was most impressively conducted by Bro . Pearce , P . M ., P . Prov . J . G . D . Bro . Maddox appointed as his officers , Bros . W . R . Bray , S . W . ; J . Olvor , . J . W . j P . Thorn , S . D , ; W . D . Pearse , J . B-. j D . Thompson , Treas . ; A . Metherell , See . ; AV . Dingle , I . G . ; T . Wise , Tyler . Two candidates were previously initiated . The dinner was excellent and did great credit to Bro . Facey . BroMaddoxAVM
. , .., presided , and was well supported by Bros . C . Pearse , P . M .. P . Prov . J . G . D . ; and AV . Deny Pearse , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . W . " A most agreeable evening was spent , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed , and duly responded to . ¦ R EDRUTH . —Druid ' s Lodge of Love and Liberality ( No . 589 ) . —On Wednesday , the 2 nd inst ., the annual festival of St . John was celebrated . Bro . T . Davey was installed W . M . for the
ensuing year , and the following officers were appointed : Bros . AV . Tregay , S . AV . ; F . W . Mitchell , P . M ., J . W . ; F . W . Dabb , Treas . ; J . Job , See . ; J . F . Penrose , S . D . ; J . II . Mitchell , J . D .: W . -Lidgey , I . G . ; W . Wales and J . H . Reynolds , Stewards ; John
Bray , P . M ., Dir . of Cers . ; J . Polkinghorne , Tyler . A banquet was provided by Bro . Tabb , at which all the delicacies of the season were introduced , and several visiting brethren also favoured the lodge with their presence . The usual Masonic toasts were given , and a very pleasant evening was spent by the brethren . CHACEAVATEB . —Poscawen Lodge ( No . 699 ) . —The brethren
of this lodge celebrated their annual festival on Thursday , the 3 rd inst . The lodge was close tyled at noon , when the W . M . elect , Bro . Hugoe , was duly installed as W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Niness , P . M ., acted as Installing Master with great ability , the P . M . Board being formed by Bros . Brey , Hall , Hawke , Holloway , & c . The W . M . tben selected as his officers , Bros . Buckingham , P . M . ; Couch , S . AV . ; Pearce , J . W . j
Niness , P . M ., Treas . ; Paull , P . M ., Sec ; Skinner , S . D . ; Walls , J . D . ; Paseo , I . G . ; Hall . Dir . of Cers . ; Climas , S . S . ; Tyack , J . S . ; and Lean , Tyler . The lodge having been duly worked down and closed , the brethren adjourned to the Britannia Hotel , Avhere an excellent banquet awaited them . The dinner was abundant and the wines good , and the catering reflected great credit on host Paull . After the cloth was removed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts wero given and heartily responded to , and one of the most pleasant evenings ever spent in connection with this lodge , was at a seasonable , hour brought to a close .
The various lodges in the district were represented on the occasion , and amongst the visitors were Bros . Solomon , P . M ., and Hughan , Sec . of tbe Phcenix Lodge , Truro ; Holloway , W . M ., and Oake , S . W . of the Fortitude Lodge , Truro ; Hawk , P . M ., and Mitchell , AV . M . of the Tregullow Lodge , St . Day ; aud Trejay , S . W . ; Mitchell , J . W . ; and Job , Sec , of the Druids Lodge , Redruth . FOAA'EY . —Fowey Lodge ( No . 977 ) The annual festival of
the Fowey Lodge was celebrated by the members of this new and flourishing lodge on Monday , the 7 th January . Bro . the Rev . Dr . Treffry Avas installed as the W . M . of the lodge , by the Rev . Bro . George Ross , M . A ,, Prov . G . Chap ., assisted by Bro . Bate , P M . 856 , Lostwithiel . The W . M . then appointed his officers for the ensuing year as follows : Bro . W . T . Sobey , S . W . ; Bro . W . S . Slade , J . W . ; Bro . H . W . Durant , Treas . ; Bro .
AV . M , Abbot , Sec . ; Bro , William Smith , S . D .: Bro . A . A . Davis , J . D . ; Bro . J . Slade , I . G . ; Bro . Wreford , Dir . of Cers . ; Bros . P . Salt and C . Morrett , Stewards , and Bro . James Pain , Tyler Bro . Wreford was appointed Charity Steward for the Cornwall Masonic Annuity Fund , and the sum of two pounds was voted towards the same most worthy institution for aged and infirm indigent Masons of the province of Cornwall . The brethren then adjourned to the banquet , and after some hours of enjoyment finally concluded their annual festival at the hour of eight p . m .
DEVONSHIRE . MOEICE TOAVJ . , DEVOXEOHT . —St . Aiibyn Lodge ( No . 954 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodgo was held on Tuesday , the 8 th . inst ., when four Entered Apprentices were , upon due examination , admitted to the F . C . ' s degree . Two candidates were initiated to the mysteries pertaining to the first degree , tha Avhole of which duties were performed by tbe W . M . A resolution
was carried by a committee appointed to carry out the necessary arrangements for a social reunion and conversionne , to be held in connection with the lodge , on the 30 th inst . A candidate for initiation was proposed , which , after the usual choral service , closed the proceedings . Several visitors were present , and remained to do honour to the W . M . at the festive board . TEIGXMOUTH . — Penewlent Lodge ( No . 303 ) . —The brethren
of this lodge met at their room last week , to instal Bro . Waldron as W . M . for the third time , and after the dispensation was read by the Prov . G . M ., the W . M . proceeded to appoint the following brothreu " as his officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . H . M . BnrtletCs . W ' . ; C . H . Croydon , S . W . ; Blanchford , Sec ; Whidborne , Treas . ; F . Hallett , S . D . ; R . JWard , J . D . ; J . Bentley , I . G . ; Chapman and MartinStewards . The brethren then
ad-, journed to Bro . Chapman ' s for refreshments , Avhich were Avell served . DURHAM . StWDEELAND . —St . John's Lodge ( No . SO ) . —The brethren of
this lodge met on the 3 rd inst ., at the Queen ' s Hotel , Fawcettstreet , to celebrate the annual festival dedicated to St . John the Evangelist . Bro . Peter Hoistendahl , W . M ., occupied the chair , supported on the right by Bros . Crookes , Savill , and