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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 /
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
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 /