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RSPORTS or MASCNIC MEETINGS : — Craft Masonry *** i ; Royal Arch 2 jg Mark Masonry 259 Knights Templar 259 Reel Cross of Constantine 259 Provincial Grand Lodge of Staffordshire 260 Reviews 261
Notes on Art , & c 261 The Next Quarterly Communication 262 Royal Masonic benevolent Institution 262 The Contest for the Secretaryship of the Girls' School 262 The MutrgeriJgc Testimonial 262 Ttc Centenary of Voltaire 263 Presentation to Mrs . Monckton 263 LoRRESrtlNDENCB : — Progress of Freemasonry in the Provinces 263
Thc Vacant Secretaryship of thc Girls' School 263 Precedence 263 An Old Masonic Book 263 A Chaplain ' s Surplice : 26 4 Freemasonry and Civilization 264 Thc Boys' School 264 Bro . Burger ' s Letter 26 4 Roval Arch Degree and Tracing Board 26 4 The Girls' School Anniversary — Grand Lodge of Scotland 264
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution 265 Dulwich College 266 Royal Masonic Institution for Boys 266 Ancient and Modern Masonry 266 Lodge of Benevolence 267 Freemasonry in North Africa 267 Meetings of Lcamcel and other Societies 267 Masonic Notes and Queries 267 Masonic and General Tidings 268 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 208 Advertisements i , ii , iii , iv , v , vi . vii ., viii .
REPORTS , etc ., intended for insertion in current number , should reach the Office , ( 198 , Fleet-street ) , by 12 o ' clock noon , on Wednesdays .
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Craft IflttHfflttt . LEWIS LODGE ( No . 1185 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday last , at the King ' s Arms Hotel , Wood Green , and was numerously attended . Amongst thc Visitors present were Bro . Brown , W . M . Prosperity Lodge ; Bro . Daniel , I . P . M . Prosperity Lodge ; Bro . Bush , S . W . Temple Bar Lodge -, and Bro . Corner , P . M . Peckham Lodge . The ceremonies
were worked by W . M . Sayer in his usual efficient manner Bro . Harris was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason ; Bros . Black and I Iearson were passed ; Bro . Neave elected a joining member ; and Mr . Edward Best initiated . A communication was read from Grand Lodge respecting the recent decision of the French Grand Lodge ,
and after other business had been transacted the lodge was closed with prayer in due form , and adjourned till the third Saturday in June . The brethren afterwards sat down to an excellent banquet . "The Healths of the Visitors " were duly given and responded to , as well as that of the brother initiate .
LOSTWITHIEL . —Lodge St . Matthew ( No . 5 6 ) . —On the invitation of the courteous W . M . of the above lodge , Bro . Walter Smith , C . E ., we visited with great pleasure thc pleasant little Cornish town of Lostwithiel , and attended the opening of the Lodge St . Matthew on the first occasion after its completion on Wednesday , the ist inst . The building is very ancient , forming part of the Palace
of the Earls and Dukes of Cornwall , and from its quasiecclcsiastical appearance seems admirably adapted for Masonic purposes . The property purchased is a very interesting one . There were it appears some engravings published by Samuel and Nathaniel Buck , in 1734 , and dedicated to the Hon . Richard Edgcombe , Esq ., and they there describe the building as follows : " This was the
principal Palace and exchequer of the Earls and Dukes of Cornwall after removal from Restormcl Castle on ye adjacent Hill , where it first was . Mayoralty Maikets , Faires , and nomination of Burgesses for the Parliament it hath in common with the most Coynage of Tin only with 3 others , but ye gave for ye whole Stannary and keep , ing of ye County Courts itself alone . " Describing Restormcl
Castle , an engraving of which was published at the same time , it is said : " Lestormel or Restormcl , or as otherwrite Lestmel Castle , was one of ye most ancient and principal seats of ye British Dukes of Cornwall and others long before ye Conquest . The Town of Lestwithiel * was anciently on this Hill till ye people and their Prince for convenience of ye river Foy + moved lower down . The
Dukes of Cornwall had a park here till it was disparked by King Henry VIII " Bro . Walter Smith , the W . M ., our informant , says he cannot ascertain the date of removal from Restormcl Castle to the building now occupied—but he thinks it was probably about the middle of the 13 th century . All records , he believes , were destroyed in Cromwell ' s time . Adjoining the new lodge is the ancient
Prison where offenders against the old Stannary laws were confined , and tradition says that the prisoners used to beg from passers by , lowering a piece of string from the windows of their cells , ( about 20 ft . above the road , ) to which they attached their shoes , and by this means drew up alms from the benevolent . Our genial correspondent adds " I
trust that the present occupier of the adjoining palace and their successors will never have occasion to solicit alms from passers by , but , on the contrary , will be always both able and ready to help and assist every needy brother who requires assistance . " The building has doubtless undergone many altcrationsat various periods , thc greatest appears to
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have been made early in the present century , when thc upper floor was taken away , making thc two storeys into one the dormers which lighted the upper rooms were removed , all the small windows which had given light to the lower storey were blocked up and two large Gothic windows substituted . The old entrance which had been on the east side was also built up and a new one formed
at the south end by taking out a large window and substituting doors , and building steps on the outside . As the land could not be purchased to improve the entrance , which was decidedly bad , Bro . Smith determined to revert to the original doorway , and finding a fine old pointed arch of Pentuan stone in the south wall , which had originally formed the interior arch of the south window , he had the
arch taken out , and carefully rebuilt on the eastern side as an exterior arch to the main entrance . As there was not sufficient light , one of the old windows has been opened out , and a brother has kindly and generously presented the lodge with new lights in cathedral-tinted glass for this and the other windows of the lodge . The lodge room is 3 , 0 ft . a d 20 ft . by 14 ft . high , and the modern ceiling has
been allowed to remain , which somewhat spoils the effect . It was the intention of Bro . Smith , who has been the honorary and very able architect of the work , had the roof been in good condition , to remove the ceiling and show the open timber roof , but on examination the oak principals were found so decayed that it was necessary to put new principals close toThe old ones , and the funds would not allow of a new
roof altogether . We hope , however , that with so energetic a Master , and brethren so willing to support him as the W . M . has found , the open timber roof may yet be completed , when St . Matthew ' s Lodge will be the prettiest and most perfect little Gothic chamber in Cornwall . We should add that there is an ante-room , where banquets may be held , 20 ft . long , 14 ft . wide , and 14 ft . high ; a Tyler ' s
room , a candidate ' s preparation room , lavatory and offices , all completed in very good style . The building was sold by our beloved Grand Master the Prince of Wales , as Duke of Cornwall , to Mr . Mark Thomas two or three years ago , and purchased from him by the Lostwithiel Masons . It is freehold , and the ultimate trust is vested in the Provincial Grand Lodge of Cornwall . Bro . Smith was appointed by
the lodge honorary architect to carry out the alterations , and Bros . J . Hugill , P . M . and Sec . j Henry De Lcgh , P . M . and Treasurer ; Frank Parkyn , P . M . -, W . Machean and H . H . Kidd , S . W ., have formed an excellent Building Committee , and have worked most energetically . Bro Bassett , J . W ., was the contractor for the masonry , and Bro . Burt , P . M ., contractor for the carpenters' work . The
whole of the new furniture , which is handsome and appropriate , was presented by the brethren of the lodge . We congratulate St . Matthew's Lodge in being possessed of a building which , in its restoration and the manner in whicii it is fitted up , reflects credit on thc brethren , who have generously assisted in making it one of the best and most appropriate edifices for the pursuit of
knowledge in our ancient mysteries , and thc science of Masonry . Bro . Smith informs us that they purpose decorating the walls before thc formal opening and dedication of the lodge by the popular P . G . M ., the Earl ol Mount Edgcumbe , who has been a generous donor towards the expenses , and he gives us the gratifying intelligence that the purchasing of the building has somewhat
reduced , instead of as might have been expected increased , the annual expenses at the lodge , which was held by dispensation , pending the consecration . On the ist inst ., there were present Bros . W . P . Smith , W . M . ; H . H . Kidd , S . W . ; J . Bassett , J . W . ; Rev . A . H . Ferris , P . P . G . C , S . D . and Chaplain ; Henry De Legh , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . Hugill , P . M ., Sec ; E . Scantlebury P . M ., J . W . ; J , Burt , I . P . M . j
and others . Visitingbrethren : H . W . W . Durant , W . M . 977 ; F . B . Williams , P . M . 977 ; J . Polkinghorn , P . M . 1151 ; W . Tonkin , P . M . and Sec . 977 ; Rev . Dr . Treffry , P . P . G . R .-, Emra Holmes , P . P . G . R . and P . P . G . D . C . Suffolk ; J . R . Collins , P . P . G . S . B . ; Col . Peard , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . Sadler , P . P . G . S . B . Devon ; Rev . E . K . Kendall , of the Westminster and Keystone Lodge , and others . The lodge having been opened Mr . Wm . Bozhall was initiated into the
mysteries of Masonry by the W . M ., who afterwards raised Bro . John Brewer to the Third Degree , perf orming both ceremonies in a very efficient and most impressive manner . At the close of the lodge the hearty good wishes of the visitors were cordially received and reciprocated , and it was proposed to invite the Prov . Grand Master to open the Provincial Grand Lodge here in 1879 , when the building would be formally dedicated .
FAVERSHAM . —Lodge of Harmony ( No . 133 ) . —The annual installation meeting was held on Monday , 6 th inst . when x large number of brethren from the various lodges in the province , including Bros . W . A . Hill , Grand Chaplain , P . G . C . ; and Fred Binckes , Grand Steward , P . M ., Secretary of the Masonic Boys' School . Brethren from Lodge 1273 , Sittingbourne ; F . F . Scale , W .
M . ; H . Tuff , S . W . ; H . G . Suther , J . W . ; Thos . Newman , Sec . ; Geo . Payne , P . M . ; B . Taylor , P . M . ; H . Black , A . Tucker , P . G . Kennett , Jas . Owens , P . M . ; W . Wood , P . M . Brethren from Sheerness lodges , 108 9 and 158 ; E , J . Penny , W . M . ; J . Hancock , P . M . ; A . Spears , P . M . ; James Watts , W . M . ; E . Studely , Joseph Harnden , W . M . 184 ; John R . Hall , P . M . 31 ; H . J . Naylor , W . M .
1449 ; Edward Terry , W . M . 1206 ; H Miskin , S . D . 1449 ; G . Broach , 114 ; E . J . Acworth , 1612 ; R . B . Newsome , W . M . 1692 , P . P . G . S . B . Kent ; John Overy Eve , W . M . 1209 ; Geo . Page , P . P . G . J . D ., P . M ., 1209 ; J . Kent , W , M . 116 ; Alfred Aubrey , 127 . The brethren of the
entertaining Lodge of Harmony 1 33 , were represented by Bros . J . W . Penton , W . M . ; Jas . M . Longhurst , S . W . and W . M , elect ; F . A . Whiting , J . W . ; W . H . Drake , S . D . ; F , Jackson , Sec , P . M . ; R . Griggs , P . M . ; C . A . Fawn , I . G . ; F . F . Giraud , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . ; E . K . Nutting , E Hogben , S . Payne , F . W . Underdown , Geo . French , and
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John E . Cook . The retiring W . M . performed the ceremony of installation in a manner which elicited high praise from several old Past Masters . The present W . M ., Bro . J . M . Longhurst , of Dodington , near Faversham , was unanimously elected to this chair , and it is anticipated a most successful year of office is in store for him . The way in which he had entered into his Masonic duties , and tbe energy he at all times displayed , not only reflects credit
on himself , but on the lodge , which is now in a most flourishing and prosperous condition . The following are thc officers for the present year ; Bro . Hill , G . C , P . G . C , Chaplain ; F . Whiting , S . W . ; W . H . Drake , J . W . ; F . W . Underdown , S . D . ; S . Payne , J . D . ; E . K . Nutting , I . G . ; J . G . Corke , Tyler . A banquet was held at the Ship Hotel , after the ceremony , when close upon 50 brethren sat down . The usual toasts were proposed and responded to .
TORQUAY . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 328 ) . —A meeting of this ancient and progressive lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Monday evening , May 6 th , Bro . B . Fullwood , W . M ., in the chair , supported by Bros . S . Burton , I . P . M . ; J . Piggott , P . M ., D . C . ; T . Oliver , P . M . ; D . Watson , P . M ., P . G . J . D ., Secretary ; J . C . Harland , P . P . G . J . D ., Treasurer ; Hesketh Lawrence Palk , S . W . ;
T . S . Bailey , ( acting ) J . W . ; T . Salter , ( acting ) S . D . ; W . Wakeham , J . D . ; J . G . Mortimer , I . G . ; H . Day , Steward ; T . Brookes , Organist ; Grant , Eddies , and others . The lodge having been opened in due form with solemn prayer , the Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting , in which were contained the communication from Grand Lodge regarding the Grand Orient of France .
These being confirmed , Mr . C Chambers , was then balloted for , and being accepted unanimously , was duly initiated into the mysteries of the Craft according to the ancient rite , the work being performed by the W . M . with his accustomed ability . The charge was ably rendered by Bro . J . C . Harland , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . Bro . Battinson having proved satisfactory on examination , the lodge was
opened in the Second Degree , when the ceremony of passing by the W . M . was equally satisfactory as that of initiation in the First Degree . The new musical ritual , compiled by the combined efforts of the esteemed W . M . and the Organist , and lately introduced into the lodge , has done much to render the ceremonies more effective , combining a religious force which adds greatly to the
effect , the lodge being particularly happy in having such a zealous Organist . One very pleasing feature of the evening was the presentation to the lodge , through a handsome donation of Bro . Piggott , P . M ., D . C , of a copy of Bro . Harty ' s " Grand Installation Picture . " The receipt of the present being suitably acknowledged by the W . M . and
others , the unanimous thanks of the lodge were tendered to the giver . 'I he brethren afterwards sat down to a substantial repast , presided over by the W . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly acknowledged , being interspersed by songs and glees rendered by the choir of the lodge , Bro . Brooks ably presiding at the piano .
MARYPORT—Lodge of Perseverance ( No . 371 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the 14 th inst ., it being election night , there was a large muster of members , amongst whom were Bros . T . Mandle , I . P . M ., in the chair , Bro . Carey , W . M ., being from home ; Jos . Nicholson , P . M ., Treasurer ;
W . Armstrong , P . M . ; Jas . Gardiner , P . M . ; J . W . Robinson , S . W . ; J . Fulton , J . W . ; E . G . Mitchell , Secretary ; J . Elliot , S . D . ; J . Stoddart , J . D . ; T . Waite , I . G . ; J Smith , Organist ; T . Harris , Tyler ; Dr . Crerar , J . R . Banks , J . H . Banks , T . Moore , T . Weatherston , J . H . Raven , P . Wedgwood , J . Fletcher , J . W . Thompson , and others . Visitor : Bro . W . T . Lamonby , P . M . 1002
( Freemason ) . The lodge having been opened in fonn , and the minutes read and confirmed , Bro . John Kendal proved his proficiency as a F . C , and subsequently was raised to the Sublime Degree by Bro . Nicholson , P . M ., in the old veteran ' s incomparable style . The lodge was then severally reduced to the First Degree , when the election of W . M . was proceeded with . After a close contest amongst
three , Bro . J . W . Robinson , S . W ., was elected by a narrow majority over Bro . Dr . Crerar . Bro . Nicholson was next unanimously re-elected Treasurer for the thirty-third time an attempt , by the old man , to propose another candidate having originally failed , and very properly , as everyone present seemed to think . After some other matters had been disposed of , the lodge was closed in form . The festival of St . John will be observed next month .
LIVERPOOL . —Alliance Lodge ( No . 677 ) . — Bro . John Ellis , W . M ., presided at the last monthly meeting of this lodge , held at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool , and amongst those present were Bros . G . S . Willings , I . P . M . ; J . E . Jackson , P . M ., P . G . S ., West Lancashire ; E . Bolton , P . M . ; John Devaynes , P . M . ; W . C . Bulman , P . M . ; H . Firth , S . W . ; J . H . Gregory , J . W . ; T .
Ockleshaw , P . M ., Treasurer ; T . Peake , Secretary ; D . Lloyd , S . D . ; A . Bucknall , J . D . ; J . Foulds , I . G . ; J , Bailey , S . S . ; Craghill , J . S . ; and Bro . J . Skeaf , P . G . O ., who presided at the organ . There was a good attendance of members , and the visitors included Bros . H . Pearson , P . M . 249 , P . G . S . ; J . S . Dixon , P . M . 1264 ; T . Clark , P M . and Treas . 673 ; J . R . Bottomley , S . W . 1675 ; J Thompson , S . W . 1013 ; J . Jackson , 424 : and S . P .
Gore , 135 6 . More than usual interest attached to the meeting from the fact that the sons of two of the most esteemed P . M . ' s of the lodge—Bro . J . Jackson and Bro . G . S . Willings—were on the circular for initiation . The lodge was opened in the First Degree by Bro . J . Ellis , W . M ., and the minutes were afterwards read and confirmed . The chair was then taken by Bro . John E . Jackson , P . M ., P . G . S ., who initiated into Freemasonry Mr . Georr e Jackson , Thomas Radley Willings , J . W . Broadbent , and
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Contents.
CONTENTS .
RSPORTS or MASCNIC MEETINGS : — Craft Masonry *** i ; Royal Arch 2 jg Mark Masonry 259 Knights Templar 259 Reel Cross of Constantine 259 Provincial Grand Lodge of Staffordshire 260 Reviews 261
Notes on Art , & c 261 The Next Quarterly Communication 262 Royal Masonic benevolent Institution 262 The Contest for the Secretaryship of the Girls' School 262 The MutrgeriJgc Testimonial 262 Ttc Centenary of Voltaire 263 Presentation to Mrs . Monckton 263 LoRRESrtlNDENCB : — Progress of Freemasonry in the Provinces 263
Thc Vacant Secretaryship of thc Girls' School 263 Precedence 263 An Old Masonic Book 263 A Chaplain ' s Surplice : 26 4 Freemasonry and Civilization 264 Thc Boys' School 264 Bro . Burger ' s Letter 26 4 Roval Arch Degree and Tracing Board 26 4 The Girls' School Anniversary — Grand Lodge of Scotland 264
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution 265 Dulwich College 266 Royal Masonic Institution for Boys 266 Ancient and Modern Masonry 266 Lodge of Benevolence 267 Freemasonry in North Africa 267 Meetings of Lcamcel and other Societies 267 Masonic Notes and Queries 267 Masonic and General Tidings 268 Lodge Meetings for Next Week 208 Advertisements i , ii , iii , iv , v , vi . vii ., viii .
REPORTS , etc ., intended for insertion in current number , should reach the Office , ( 198 , Fleet-street ) , by 12 o ' clock noon , on Wednesdays .
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Craft IflttHfflttt . LEWIS LODGE ( No . 1185 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday last , at the King ' s Arms Hotel , Wood Green , and was numerously attended . Amongst thc Visitors present were Bro . Brown , W . M . Prosperity Lodge ; Bro . Daniel , I . P . M . Prosperity Lodge ; Bro . Bush , S . W . Temple Bar Lodge -, and Bro . Corner , P . M . Peckham Lodge . The ceremonies
were worked by W . M . Sayer in his usual efficient manner Bro . Harris was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason ; Bros . Black and I Iearson were passed ; Bro . Neave elected a joining member ; and Mr . Edward Best initiated . A communication was read from Grand Lodge respecting the recent decision of the French Grand Lodge ,
and after other business had been transacted the lodge was closed with prayer in due form , and adjourned till the third Saturday in June . The brethren afterwards sat down to an excellent banquet . "The Healths of the Visitors " were duly given and responded to , as well as that of the brother initiate .
LOSTWITHIEL . —Lodge St . Matthew ( No . 5 6 ) . —On the invitation of the courteous W . M . of the above lodge , Bro . Walter Smith , C . E ., we visited with great pleasure thc pleasant little Cornish town of Lostwithiel , and attended the opening of the Lodge St . Matthew on the first occasion after its completion on Wednesday , the ist inst . The building is very ancient , forming part of the Palace
of the Earls and Dukes of Cornwall , and from its quasiecclcsiastical appearance seems admirably adapted for Masonic purposes . The property purchased is a very interesting one . There were it appears some engravings published by Samuel and Nathaniel Buck , in 1734 , and dedicated to the Hon . Richard Edgcombe , Esq ., and they there describe the building as follows : " This was the
principal Palace and exchequer of the Earls and Dukes of Cornwall after removal from Restormcl Castle on ye adjacent Hill , where it first was . Mayoralty Maikets , Faires , and nomination of Burgesses for the Parliament it hath in common with the most Coynage of Tin only with 3 others , but ye gave for ye whole Stannary and keep , ing of ye County Courts itself alone . " Describing Restormcl
Castle , an engraving of which was published at the same time , it is said : " Lestormel or Restormcl , or as otherwrite Lestmel Castle , was one of ye most ancient and principal seats of ye British Dukes of Cornwall and others long before ye Conquest . The Town of Lestwithiel * was anciently on this Hill till ye people and their Prince for convenience of ye river Foy + moved lower down . The
Dukes of Cornwall had a park here till it was disparked by King Henry VIII " Bro . Walter Smith , the W . M ., our informant , says he cannot ascertain the date of removal from Restormcl Castle to the building now occupied—but he thinks it was probably about the middle of the 13 th century . All records , he believes , were destroyed in Cromwell ' s time . Adjoining the new lodge is the ancient
Prison where offenders against the old Stannary laws were confined , and tradition says that the prisoners used to beg from passers by , lowering a piece of string from the windows of their cells , ( about 20 ft . above the road , ) to which they attached their shoes , and by this means drew up alms from the benevolent . Our genial correspondent adds " I
trust that the present occupier of the adjoining palace and their successors will never have occasion to solicit alms from passers by , but , on the contrary , will be always both able and ready to help and assist every needy brother who requires assistance . " The building has doubtless undergone many altcrationsat various periods , thc greatest appears to
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have been made early in the present century , when thc upper floor was taken away , making thc two storeys into one the dormers which lighted the upper rooms were removed , all the small windows which had given light to the lower storey were blocked up and two large Gothic windows substituted . The old entrance which had been on the east side was also built up and a new one formed
at the south end by taking out a large window and substituting doors , and building steps on the outside . As the land could not be purchased to improve the entrance , which was decidedly bad , Bro . Smith determined to revert to the original doorway , and finding a fine old pointed arch of Pentuan stone in the south wall , which had originally formed the interior arch of the south window , he had the
arch taken out , and carefully rebuilt on the eastern side as an exterior arch to the main entrance . As there was not sufficient light , one of the old windows has been opened out , and a brother has kindly and generously presented the lodge with new lights in cathedral-tinted glass for this and the other windows of the lodge . The lodge room is 3 , 0 ft . a d 20 ft . by 14 ft . high , and the modern ceiling has
been allowed to remain , which somewhat spoils the effect . It was the intention of Bro . Smith , who has been the honorary and very able architect of the work , had the roof been in good condition , to remove the ceiling and show the open timber roof , but on examination the oak principals were found so decayed that it was necessary to put new principals close toThe old ones , and the funds would not allow of a new
roof altogether . We hope , however , that with so energetic a Master , and brethren so willing to support him as the W . M . has found , the open timber roof may yet be completed , when St . Matthew ' s Lodge will be the prettiest and most perfect little Gothic chamber in Cornwall . We should add that there is an ante-room , where banquets may be held , 20 ft . long , 14 ft . wide , and 14 ft . high ; a Tyler ' s
room , a candidate ' s preparation room , lavatory and offices , all completed in very good style . The building was sold by our beloved Grand Master the Prince of Wales , as Duke of Cornwall , to Mr . Mark Thomas two or three years ago , and purchased from him by the Lostwithiel Masons . It is freehold , and the ultimate trust is vested in the Provincial Grand Lodge of Cornwall . Bro . Smith was appointed by
the lodge honorary architect to carry out the alterations , and Bros . J . Hugill , P . M . and Sec . j Henry De Lcgh , P . M . and Treasurer ; Frank Parkyn , P . M . -, W . Machean and H . H . Kidd , S . W ., have formed an excellent Building Committee , and have worked most energetically . Bro Bassett , J . W ., was the contractor for the masonry , and Bro . Burt , P . M ., contractor for the carpenters' work . The
whole of the new furniture , which is handsome and appropriate , was presented by the brethren of the lodge . We congratulate St . Matthew's Lodge in being possessed of a building which , in its restoration and the manner in whicii it is fitted up , reflects credit on thc brethren , who have generously assisted in making it one of the best and most appropriate edifices for the pursuit of
knowledge in our ancient mysteries , and thc science of Masonry . Bro . Smith informs us that they purpose decorating the walls before thc formal opening and dedication of the lodge by the popular P . G . M ., the Earl ol Mount Edgcumbe , who has been a generous donor towards the expenses , and he gives us the gratifying intelligence that the purchasing of the building has somewhat
reduced , instead of as might have been expected increased , the annual expenses at the lodge , which was held by dispensation , pending the consecration . On the ist inst ., there were present Bros . W . P . Smith , W . M . ; H . H . Kidd , S . W . ; J . Bassett , J . W . ; Rev . A . H . Ferris , P . P . G . C , S . D . and Chaplain ; Henry De Legh , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . Hugill , P . M ., Sec ; E . Scantlebury P . M ., J . W . ; J , Burt , I . P . M . j
and others . Visitingbrethren : H . W . W . Durant , W . M . 977 ; F . B . Williams , P . M . 977 ; J . Polkinghorn , P . M . 1151 ; W . Tonkin , P . M . and Sec . 977 ; Rev . Dr . Treffry , P . P . G . R .-, Emra Holmes , P . P . G . R . and P . P . G . D . C . Suffolk ; J . R . Collins , P . P . G . S . B . ; Col . Peard , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . Sadler , P . P . G . S . B . Devon ; Rev . E . K . Kendall , of the Westminster and Keystone Lodge , and others . The lodge having been opened Mr . Wm . Bozhall was initiated into the
mysteries of Masonry by the W . M ., who afterwards raised Bro . John Brewer to the Third Degree , perf orming both ceremonies in a very efficient and most impressive manner . At the close of the lodge the hearty good wishes of the visitors were cordially received and reciprocated , and it was proposed to invite the Prov . Grand Master to open the Provincial Grand Lodge here in 1879 , when the building would be formally dedicated .
FAVERSHAM . —Lodge of Harmony ( No . 133 ) . —The annual installation meeting was held on Monday , 6 th inst . when x large number of brethren from the various lodges in the province , including Bros . W . A . Hill , Grand Chaplain , P . G . C . ; and Fred Binckes , Grand Steward , P . M ., Secretary of the Masonic Boys' School . Brethren from Lodge 1273 , Sittingbourne ; F . F . Scale , W .
M . ; H . Tuff , S . W . ; H . G . Suther , J . W . ; Thos . Newman , Sec . ; Geo . Payne , P . M . ; B . Taylor , P . M . ; H . Black , A . Tucker , P . G . Kennett , Jas . Owens , P . M . ; W . Wood , P . M . Brethren from Sheerness lodges , 108 9 and 158 ; E , J . Penny , W . M . ; J . Hancock , P . M . ; A . Spears , P . M . ; James Watts , W . M . ; E . Studely , Joseph Harnden , W . M . 184 ; John R . Hall , P . M . 31 ; H . J . Naylor , W . M .
1449 ; Edward Terry , W . M . 1206 ; H Miskin , S . D . 1449 ; G . Broach , 114 ; E . J . Acworth , 1612 ; R . B . Newsome , W . M . 1692 , P . P . G . S . B . Kent ; John Overy Eve , W . M . 1209 ; Geo . Page , P . P . G . J . D ., P . M ., 1209 ; J . Kent , W , M . 116 ; Alfred Aubrey , 127 . The brethren of the
entertaining Lodge of Harmony 1 33 , were represented by Bros . J . W . Penton , W . M . ; Jas . M . Longhurst , S . W . and W . M , elect ; F . A . Whiting , J . W . ; W . H . Drake , S . D . ; F , Jackson , Sec , P . M . ; R . Griggs , P . M . ; C . A . Fawn , I . G . ; F . F . Giraud , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . ; E . K . Nutting , E Hogben , S . Payne , F . W . Underdown , Geo . French , and
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
John E . Cook . The retiring W . M . performed the ceremony of installation in a manner which elicited high praise from several old Past Masters . The present W . M ., Bro . J . M . Longhurst , of Dodington , near Faversham , was unanimously elected to this chair , and it is anticipated a most successful year of office is in store for him . The way in which he had entered into his Masonic duties , and tbe energy he at all times displayed , not only reflects credit
on himself , but on the lodge , which is now in a most flourishing and prosperous condition . The following are thc officers for the present year ; Bro . Hill , G . C , P . G . C , Chaplain ; F . Whiting , S . W . ; W . H . Drake , J . W . ; F . W . Underdown , S . D . ; S . Payne , J . D . ; E . K . Nutting , I . G . ; J . G . Corke , Tyler . A banquet was held at the Ship Hotel , after the ceremony , when close upon 50 brethren sat down . The usual toasts were proposed and responded to .
TORQUAY . —St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 328 ) . —A meeting of this ancient and progressive lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , on Monday evening , May 6 th , Bro . B . Fullwood , W . M ., in the chair , supported by Bros . S . Burton , I . P . M . ; J . Piggott , P . M ., D . C . ; T . Oliver , P . M . ; D . Watson , P . M ., P . G . J . D ., Secretary ; J . C . Harland , P . P . G . J . D ., Treasurer ; Hesketh Lawrence Palk , S . W . ;
T . S . Bailey , ( acting ) J . W . ; T . Salter , ( acting ) S . D . ; W . Wakeham , J . D . ; J . G . Mortimer , I . G . ; H . Day , Steward ; T . Brookes , Organist ; Grant , Eddies , and others . The lodge having been opened in due form with solemn prayer , the Secretary read the minutes of the last meeting , in which were contained the communication from Grand Lodge regarding the Grand Orient of France .
These being confirmed , Mr . C Chambers , was then balloted for , and being accepted unanimously , was duly initiated into the mysteries of the Craft according to the ancient rite , the work being performed by the W . M . with his accustomed ability . The charge was ably rendered by Bro . J . C . Harland , P . M ., P . P . G . J . D . Bro . Battinson having proved satisfactory on examination , the lodge was
opened in the Second Degree , when the ceremony of passing by the W . M . was equally satisfactory as that of initiation in the First Degree . The new musical ritual , compiled by the combined efforts of the esteemed W . M . and the Organist , and lately introduced into the lodge , has done much to render the ceremonies more effective , combining a religious force which adds greatly to the
effect , the lodge being particularly happy in having such a zealous Organist . One very pleasing feature of the evening was the presentation to the lodge , through a handsome donation of Bro . Piggott , P . M ., D . C , of a copy of Bro . Harty ' s " Grand Installation Picture . " The receipt of the present being suitably acknowledged by the W . M . and
others , the unanimous thanks of the lodge were tendered to the giver . 'I he brethren afterwards sat down to a substantial repast , presided over by the W . M . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and duly acknowledged , being interspersed by songs and glees rendered by the choir of the lodge , Bro . Brooks ably presiding at the piano .
MARYPORT—Lodge of Perseverance ( No . 371 ) . —The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the 14 th inst ., it being election night , there was a large muster of members , amongst whom were Bros . T . Mandle , I . P . M ., in the chair , Bro . Carey , W . M ., being from home ; Jos . Nicholson , P . M ., Treasurer ;
W . Armstrong , P . M . ; Jas . Gardiner , P . M . ; J . W . Robinson , S . W . ; J . Fulton , J . W . ; E . G . Mitchell , Secretary ; J . Elliot , S . D . ; J . Stoddart , J . D . ; T . Waite , I . G . ; J Smith , Organist ; T . Harris , Tyler ; Dr . Crerar , J . R . Banks , J . H . Banks , T . Moore , T . Weatherston , J . H . Raven , P . Wedgwood , J . Fletcher , J . W . Thompson , and others . Visitor : Bro . W . T . Lamonby , P . M . 1002
( Freemason ) . The lodge having been opened in fonn , and the minutes read and confirmed , Bro . John Kendal proved his proficiency as a F . C , and subsequently was raised to the Sublime Degree by Bro . Nicholson , P . M ., in the old veteran ' s incomparable style . The lodge was then severally reduced to the First Degree , when the election of W . M . was proceeded with . After a close contest amongst
three , Bro . J . W . Robinson , S . W ., was elected by a narrow majority over Bro . Dr . Crerar . Bro . Nicholson was next unanimously re-elected Treasurer for the thirty-third time an attempt , by the old man , to propose another candidate having originally failed , and very properly , as everyone present seemed to think . After some other matters had been disposed of , the lodge was closed in form . The festival of St . John will be observed next month .
LIVERPOOL . —Alliance Lodge ( No . 677 ) . — Bro . John Ellis , W . M ., presided at the last monthly meeting of this lodge , held at the Masonic Hall , Liverpool , and amongst those present were Bros . G . S . Willings , I . P . M . ; J . E . Jackson , P . M ., P . G . S ., West Lancashire ; E . Bolton , P . M . ; John Devaynes , P . M . ; W . C . Bulman , P . M . ; H . Firth , S . W . ; J . H . Gregory , J . W . ; T .
Ockleshaw , P . M ., Treasurer ; T . Peake , Secretary ; D . Lloyd , S . D . ; A . Bucknall , J . D . ; J . Foulds , I . G . ; J , Bailey , S . S . ; Craghill , J . S . ; and Bro . J . Skeaf , P . G . O ., who presided at the organ . There was a good attendance of members , and the visitors included Bros . H . Pearson , P . M . 249 , P . G . S . ; J . S . Dixon , P . M . 1264 ; T . Clark , P M . and Treas . 673 ; J . R . Bottomley , S . W . 1675 ; J Thompson , S . W . 1013 ; J . Jackson , 424 : and S . P .
Gore , 135 6 . More than usual interest attached to the meeting from the fact that the sons of two of the most esteemed P . M . ' s of the lodge—Bro . J . Jackson and Bro . G . S . Willings—were on the circular for initiation . The lodge was opened in the First Degree by Bro . J . Ellis , W . M ., and the minutes were afterwards read and confirmed . The chair was then taken by Bro . John E . Jackson , P . M ., P . G . S ., who initiated into Freemasonry Mr . Georr e Jackson , Thomas Radley Willings , J . W . Broadbent , and