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railway station the ticket collector seemed greatly alarmed at the unusual assembly of so many illustrious travellers producing firstclass return tickets , pleasure party pass tickets , ancl second-class ditto without end , until he was fairly bewildered . Crossing the silvery river Fowey hy the old dark arched hiidge , the brethren wended their way to ' the Royal Talbot Hotel , ancl though there was no formal or decorated processionyet the inhabitants generall
, y appeared to regard the assembly with great interest and curiosity , and all eager to discover some Masonic sign or token in the appearance ofthe brethen , but in vain . On arriving at the Royal Talbot , the members of the mystic order speedily arrayed themselves in gorgeous apparel and symbolic jewels of their order , and then entered the lodge room , where the various Provincial Officers awaited their appearance . Tlie ceremony of consecration then commenced ,
and in the absence of Sir Charles Lemon , Prov . G . M ., Bro . Richard Pearce , of Penzance , D . Prov . G . M ., opened the lodge , & c , ancl performed fche secret rites appertaining to the mysterious Order of Freemasonry , at which the Rev . Bro . Henry Grylls , of St . Neots , by virtue of his office , assisted as Prov . G . Chap . The solemn form and ceremony of consecration , in itself most deeply interesting , can only be witnessed by the Masonic brethren , and even by those only who have attained to certain
a degree in the Order . The significant emblems used on the occasion are corn , wine , ancl oil , and whilst the lodge itself is dedicated to virtue and universal benevolence , the warrant from the Grand Lodge of England gives a sufficient authority for holding its meeting . At the conclusion of the ceremony the new lodge was duly opened under the name of "St . Matthew's Lodge No . 115 S ) , " and the newly-installed W . M . and his Officers then appeared in Masonic costume , wearing the jewels of their respective offices .- The following is a list of the Officers and their ranks in the lodge—Bros . R . Eclyvean , W . M . ; W . S . Busl-i . S . W . . T H-onMi . T w . V n nm . . sn . T n n ; ,, ™! ,, vj w j j j II j V ll \ JlLLlifJ ZlIIii
. — . .. — ..... .. . . , _ . . _ , v-n . '_ . »» u . . J . ~ . &) . J--. j u r JLJ . « O- IC , J . D . ; M . Doney , I . G . ; J . Littleton , Treas . Among the distinguished brethren present on the occasion were the G . S . and J . W ' s . of the province , the Prov . G . S . B ., the Prov . G . Sec . and his assistant ; all the Prov . G . Stewards of the year , and no less than twenty-seven installed Masters from different lodges , the most remarkable assemblage known in the Province of Cornwall . After the whole Masonic ceremonies were letedthe
brethrensixtcomp , , y five in number , adjourned to the banquet hall , where a sumptuous repast had been provided for them by mine host of the Royal Talbot . Bro . the Rev . H . Grylls , Prov . G . Chap ., said grace , and as soon as-the cloth was removed , the following toasts were proposed by Bro . Pearce , D . Prov . G . M ., and loyally responded to by the brethren present . "The Queen , " "The Duke of Cornwall , " " The Prince Consort as Lord Warden of the Stannaries , " ancl other
members of the Royal Family . Then followed the usual Masonic toasts , commencing with " The Earl of Zetland , G . M . ; " Earl de Grey and Ripon , D . Prov . G . M . ; " ancl the worthy chairman of the day , " Bro . Pearce , D . Prov . G . M . " A letter from Bro . Augustus Smith , D . Prov . G . M ., was reacl by Bro . Reginald Rogers , Prov . 6 . S ., in which he regretted that circumstances over which he had . no control prevented him from being present at the consecration of the Sfc . Matthew ' s Lod Other Masonic toasts then followed
ge . , including among them " The newly-installed W . M . ancl the Oflicers of this , the infant lodge of the province , " which has been founded , under somewhat advantageous circumstances , through the untiringenergy of Bro . Bush , S . W ., with the able assistance of Bro . Geaeh , J . W . of St . Matthew ' s . In acknowledging the toast of" Prosperity to Lodge No . 1158 , " the newly-elected W . M . said that he thanked the brethren exceedly for the kind support they had that clay given
ium , and he hoped that Losfcwithiel might be honoured as the place of meeting of the Grand Lodge of Cornwall at its next annual gathering ; upon which the W . M . of Lodge One ancl AH , Bodmin ( No . 413 ) , said that though his lodge stood next on the list , he would , nevertheless , waive all claim to that distinction in favour of Sfc . Matthew ' s ( No . 115 S ) . This announcement was receiveci with great applause , and the thanks of the brethren were at one moved for the true fraternal manner in which the W . M . of Lodge One
and All had acted in the matter , and the brethren unanimously desired Bro . Richard Pearce to use his influence with the Prov . G . M ., and , if possible , to obtain his assent to the general wish of the brethren of the province . Among the numerous visitors were brethren from St . Martin's Liskeard ( No . 750 ) ; Dunhevel , Lannceston ( No . 1061 ) ; One and All , Bodmin ( No . 413 ); Fortitude , Truro ( No . 153 ); Phoenix , Truro ( No . 415 ); Love ancl Honour , Falmouth ( No . 89 ); Druids , Redruth ( No . 850 ); and from Mount
Sinai , Penzance ( No . 142 . ) As the evening wore on , the bretliren departed for the different trains , eastward and westward , ancl the thanks of all the brethren are clue to the Cornwall Railway Company for their kindness in issuing for their accommodation return tickets at single fines . Those hrethren who remained at Lostwithiel for the night were enabled to enjoy each other ' s society until an advanced hour of the evening , and ' thus , with the Masonic toast " To all poor and distressed Masons , " concluded one of the
happiest festivals that has been celebrated in the Province of Cornwall for many years past . DURHAM . HAJITLEPOOI :. —St . Helen ' s Lodge ( No . 774 ) . —On Thursday , the 16 th ulfc ., there was a Master Masons' Lodge convened , at which there was an unusually large muster of members ancl visiting
brethren . The business of the evening consisted of one raising and two initiations . Lodge being opened in clue form , and Bro . William Sutton having satisfied the lodge of his faithfulness , sincerity , and proficiency ; the fidelity with which he had kept locked up within his heart the secrets of our Order ; the truthfulness ancl honesty of his intentions ancl wishes ; ancl the integrity of his motives in join- / ing the ancient Craffc , and the advancement he had made as ax Entered Apprentice and Fellow-Craftsman , was duly raised to tie
sublime degree of Master Mason , the ceremony being conducted oy the W . M ., Bro . Jas . Groves , Bros . S . Armstrong , P . M ., actirg as S . W . ; Cnningham , Sec , acting J . D . ; Huntly , J . W . ; and N . ithan I . G . Amongst those present were some visitors , —Bros . M . D Brann , of the Neptune Lodge ( No . 190 ) , Ireland , initiated , we believe , at the St . John's Lodge , Malta ; Sam . Woodhurn . P-M . No . 153 , Ireland ; Isaac Newman , No . 974 . At the concH 3 ' 1011 of this interesting the lodwas closedafter hovevertwo
ceremony ge , , , gentlemen , who had been proposed to be ballottecf for , and , if elected , to be initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . A lodge of emergency was then fixed for Wednesday , the 23 rd inst ., when F . H . E . Buckholfcz , master mariner , Stepenitz , Prussia , would be ballofcted for , and , if elected , initiated . The brethren afterwards retired to refreshment , and the evening was closed in harmony . GATESHEAD . —Borough Lodge ( No . 614 ) . —This lodge was opened
on Monday , October 21 , by P . M . Bro . Wycergang , in the temporary absence of the W . M ., Bro . A . Gillespie , assisted by the officers of the lodge , ancl a good muster of members and visitors . Bro . C . J . Banister acted as P . M . The minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed . Two brethren being present wishing to receive the 3 rd degree , were examined by the W . M . Bro . A . Gillespie , as to their Xiroficiency in the former degrees , and were afterwards raised to that sublime degree by the W . M ., delivering the ceremony with great precision and earnestness . The rest of the business brought before the lodge being concluded , it was closed in due form with solemn
prayer . KENT . CHATHAM . —Royal Kent Lodge of Antiquity ( No . 20 . )—On Wednesday , the 20 fch inst ., the brethren of this lodge were honoured hy a visit from the R . W . Prov . G . M ., Viscount Holmesdale , M . P . for the county . The lodge was called for 5 pit ., and about fifty brethren assembled to meet his Lordship , who arrived about 6 P . M ., and was conducted into the lodge-room by a Board of Past Masters , ancl saluted 'according to ancient custom . The business of the
evening consisted of a raising and passing , both of which ceremonies were performed by the W . M ., Bro . Cooley . Previous to the lodge being closed , ifc was unanimously resolved that the best thanks of tlie lodge be given to the Prov . G . M . for the honour of his visit . The brethren then adjourned to a most elegant banquet consisting of every delicacy of the season , under the presidency of the W . M ., supported on his right hy the Prov . G . M . and several officers of the garrison ; on his left by Bro . Ashley , P . D . Prov . G . M .,
Bro . Chas . Isaacs , Prov . G . Sec , Bro . Saul Isaacs , P . Prov . J . G . W ., and about forty other brethren . —After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , the W . M . requested the brethren to fill a bumper to the health of the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master , Lord Holmesdale , who had that evening honoured the lodge with his presence , remarking that , whether on the battle-field or in the senate , his lordship had proved himself worthy of the province over which he presided ( Loud and prolonged cheers ) His lordship
. . replied at some length , expressing the great pleasure it gave him to accept the invitation of Bro . Charles Isaacs to visit the oldest lodge in his province . He congratulated the brethren on the excellent working of the lodge , and was pleased to find that No . 20 still retained its proud position , which he felt confident it would never lose while so ably worked by its W . M . and officers . —The health of Bro . Ashley , P . D . Prov . G . M ., ancl the Father of the well receivedThe
Lodge , also the W . M ., Bro Cooley , were . — health of the Past Masters was responded to by Bro . Chas . Isaacs , who remarked that he had been a member nearly 19 years , and scarcely absent a night from his duties . —The Wardens and assistant officers were responded to by Bro . 1 . 1 . Soloman . —The health of the visitors was responded to by Bro . Captain Boyce , who assured the brethren it gave them , the visitors , the greatest pleasure in most occasion
being present on this interesting . —Tbe enjoyment of the evening was greatly enhanced by the excellent singing of Bros . Burfield , Cuthbertson , and others . His lordship did not retire until a late hour , highly pleased at his reception . Bro . Charles
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railway station the ticket collector seemed greatly alarmed at the unusual assembly of so many illustrious travellers producing firstclass return tickets , pleasure party pass tickets , ancl second-class ditto without end , until he was fairly bewildered . Crossing the silvery river Fowey hy the old dark arched hiidge , the brethren wended their way to ' the Royal Talbot Hotel , ancl though there was no formal or decorated processionyet the inhabitants generall
, y appeared to regard the assembly with great interest and curiosity , and all eager to discover some Masonic sign or token in the appearance ofthe brethen , but in vain . On arriving at the Royal Talbot , the members of the mystic order speedily arrayed themselves in gorgeous apparel and symbolic jewels of their order , and then entered the lodge room , where the various Provincial Officers awaited their appearance . Tlie ceremony of consecration then commenced ,
and in the absence of Sir Charles Lemon , Prov . G . M ., Bro . Richard Pearce , of Penzance , D . Prov . G . M ., opened the lodge , & c , ancl performed fche secret rites appertaining to the mysterious Order of Freemasonry , at which the Rev . Bro . Henry Grylls , of St . Neots , by virtue of his office , assisted as Prov . G . Chap . The solemn form and ceremony of consecration , in itself most deeply interesting , can only be witnessed by the Masonic brethren , and even by those only who have attained to certain
a degree in the Order . The significant emblems used on the occasion are corn , wine , ancl oil , and whilst the lodge itself is dedicated to virtue and universal benevolence , the warrant from the Grand Lodge of England gives a sufficient authority for holding its meeting . At the conclusion of the ceremony the new lodge was duly opened under the name of "St . Matthew's Lodge No . 115 S ) , " and the newly-installed W . M . and his Officers then appeared in Masonic costume , wearing the jewels of their respective offices .- The following is a list of the Officers and their ranks in the lodge—Bros . R . Eclyvean , W . M . ; W . S . Busl-i . S . W . . T H-onMi . T w . V n nm . . sn . T n n ; ,, ™! ,, vj w j j j II j V ll \ JlLLlifJ ZlIIii
. — . .. — ..... .. . . , _ . . _ , v-n . '_ . »» u . . J . ~ . &) . J--. j u r JLJ . « O- IC , J . D . ; M . Doney , I . G . ; J . Littleton , Treas . Among the distinguished brethren present on the occasion were the G . S . and J . W ' s . of the province , the Prov . G . S . B ., the Prov . G . Sec . and his assistant ; all the Prov . G . Stewards of the year , and no less than twenty-seven installed Masters from different lodges , the most remarkable assemblage known in the Province of Cornwall . After the whole Masonic ceremonies were letedthe
brethrensixtcomp , , y five in number , adjourned to the banquet hall , where a sumptuous repast had been provided for them by mine host of the Royal Talbot . Bro . the Rev . H . Grylls , Prov . G . Chap ., said grace , and as soon as-the cloth was removed , the following toasts were proposed by Bro . Pearce , D . Prov . G . M ., and loyally responded to by the brethren present . "The Queen , " "The Duke of Cornwall , " " The Prince Consort as Lord Warden of the Stannaries , " ancl other
members of the Royal Family . Then followed the usual Masonic toasts , commencing with " The Earl of Zetland , G . M . ; " Earl de Grey and Ripon , D . Prov . G . M . ; " ancl the worthy chairman of the day , " Bro . Pearce , D . Prov . G . M . " A letter from Bro . Augustus Smith , D . Prov . G . M ., was reacl by Bro . Reginald Rogers , Prov . 6 . S ., in which he regretted that circumstances over which he had . no control prevented him from being present at the consecration of the Sfc . Matthew ' s Lod Other Masonic toasts then followed
ge . , including among them " The newly-installed W . M . ancl the Oflicers of this , the infant lodge of the province , " which has been founded , under somewhat advantageous circumstances , through the untiringenergy of Bro . Bush , S . W ., with the able assistance of Bro . Geaeh , J . W . of St . Matthew ' s . In acknowledging the toast of" Prosperity to Lodge No . 1158 , " the newly-elected W . M . said that he thanked the brethren exceedly for the kind support they had that clay given
ium , and he hoped that Losfcwithiel might be honoured as the place of meeting of the Grand Lodge of Cornwall at its next annual gathering ; upon which the W . M . of Lodge One ancl AH , Bodmin ( No . 413 ) , said that though his lodge stood next on the list , he would , nevertheless , waive all claim to that distinction in favour of Sfc . Matthew ' s ( No . 115 S ) . This announcement was receiveci with great applause , and the thanks of the brethren were at one moved for the true fraternal manner in which the W . M . of Lodge One
and All had acted in the matter , and the brethren unanimously desired Bro . Richard Pearce to use his influence with the Prov . G . M ., and , if possible , to obtain his assent to the general wish of the brethren of the province . Among the numerous visitors were brethren from St . Martin's Liskeard ( No . 750 ) ; Dunhevel , Lannceston ( No . 1061 ) ; One and All , Bodmin ( No . 413 ); Fortitude , Truro ( No . 153 ); Phoenix , Truro ( No . 415 ); Love ancl Honour , Falmouth ( No . 89 ); Druids , Redruth ( No . 850 ); and from Mount
Sinai , Penzance ( No . 142 . ) As the evening wore on , the bretliren departed for the different trains , eastward and westward , ancl the thanks of all the brethren are clue to the Cornwall Railway Company for their kindness in issuing for their accommodation return tickets at single fines . Those hrethren who remained at Lostwithiel for the night were enabled to enjoy each other ' s society until an advanced hour of the evening , and ' thus , with the Masonic toast " To all poor and distressed Masons , " concluded one of the
happiest festivals that has been celebrated in the Province of Cornwall for many years past . DURHAM . HAJITLEPOOI :. —St . Helen ' s Lodge ( No . 774 ) . —On Thursday , the 16 th ulfc ., there was a Master Masons' Lodge convened , at which there was an unusually large muster of members ancl visiting
brethren . The business of the evening consisted of one raising and two initiations . Lodge being opened in clue form , and Bro . William Sutton having satisfied the lodge of his faithfulness , sincerity , and proficiency ; the fidelity with which he had kept locked up within his heart the secrets of our Order ; the truthfulness ancl honesty of his intentions ancl wishes ; ancl the integrity of his motives in join- / ing the ancient Craffc , and the advancement he had made as ax Entered Apprentice and Fellow-Craftsman , was duly raised to tie
sublime degree of Master Mason , the ceremony being conducted oy the W . M ., Bro . Jas . Groves , Bros . S . Armstrong , P . M ., actirg as S . W . ; Cnningham , Sec , acting J . D . ; Huntly , J . W . ; and N . ithan I . G . Amongst those present were some visitors , —Bros . M . D Brann , of the Neptune Lodge ( No . 190 ) , Ireland , initiated , we believe , at the St . John's Lodge , Malta ; Sam . Woodhurn . P-M . No . 153 , Ireland ; Isaac Newman , No . 974 . At the concH 3 ' 1011 of this interesting the lodwas closedafter hovevertwo
ceremony ge , , , gentlemen , who had been proposed to be ballottecf for , and , if elected , to be initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . A lodge of emergency was then fixed for Wednesday , the 23 rd inst ., when F . H . E . Buckholfcz , master mariner , Stepenitz , Prussia , would be ballofcted for , and , if elected , initiated . The brethren afterwards retired to refreshment , and the evening was closed in harmony . GATESHEAD . —Borough Lodge ( No . 614 ) . —This lodge was opened
on Monday , October 21 , by P . M . Bro . Wycergang , in the temporary absence of the W . M ., Bro . A . Gillespie , assisted by the officers of the lodge , ancl a good muster of members and visitors . Bro . C . J . Banister acted as P . M . The minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed . Two brethren being present wishing to receive the 3 rd degree , were examined by the W . M . Bro . A . Gillespie , as to their Xiroficiency in the former degrees , and were afterwards raised to that sublime degree by the W . M ., delivering the ceremony with great precision and earnestness . The rest of the business brought before the lodge being concluded , it was closed in due form with solemn
prayer . KENT . CHATHAM . —Royal Kent Lodge of Antiquity ( No . 20 . )—On Wednesday , the 20 fch inst ., the brethren of this lodge were honoured hy a visit from the R . W . Prov . G . M ., Viscount Holmesdale , M . P . for the county . The lodge was called for 5 pit ., and about fifty brethren assembled to meet his Lordship , who arrived about 6 P . M ., and was conducted into the lodge-room by a Board of Past Masters , ancl saluted 'according to ancient custom . The business of the
evening consisted of a raising and passing , both of which ceremonies were performed by the W . M ., Bro . Cooley . Previous to the lodge being closed , ifc was unanimously resolved that the best thanks of tlie lodge be given to the Prov . G . M . for the honour of his visit . The brethren then adjourned to a most elegant banquet consisting of every delicacy of the season , under the presidency of the W . M ., supported on his right hy the Prov . G . M . and several officers of the garrison ; on his left by Bro . Ashley , P . D . Prov . G . M .,
Bro . Chas . Isaacs , Prov . G . Sec , Bro . Saul Isaacs , P . Prov . J . G . W ., and about forty other brethren . —After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , the W . M . requested the brethren to fill a bumper to the health of the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master , Lord Holmesdale , who had that evening honoured the lodge with his presence , remarking that , whether on the battle-field or in the senate , his lordship had proved himself worthy of the province over which he presided ( Loud and prolonged cheers ) His lordship
. . replied at some length , expressing the great pleasure it gave him to accept the invitation of Bro . Charles Isaacs to visit the oldest lodge in his province . He congratulated the brethren on the excellent working of the lodge , and was pleased to find that No . 20 still retained its proud position , which he felt confident it would never lose while so ably worked by its W . M . and officers . —The health of Bro . Ashley , P . D . Prov . G . M ., ancl the Father of the well receivedThe
Lodge , also the W . M ., Bro Cooley , were . — health of the Past Masters was responded to by Bro . Chas . Isaacs , who remarked that he had been a member nearly 19 years , and scarcely absent a night from his duties . —The Wardens and assistant officers were responded to by Bro . 1 . 1 . Soloman . —The health of the visitors was responded to by Bro . Captain Boyce , who assured the brethren it gave them , the visitors , the greatest pleasure in most occasion
being present on this interesting . —Tbe enjoyment of the evening was greatly enhanced by the excellent singing of Bros . Burfield , Cuthbertson , and others . His lordship did not retire until a late hour , highly pleased at his reception . Bro . Charles