Provincial.

Sims , I . G . ; Thos . Eddy , A \ m . Chappie , Stewards ; John Polkinghorne , Tyler . Bro . F . W . Dabb , P . M ., P . J . G . W ., was elected Steward for the Cornwall Masonic Annuity Fund . On the conclusion of the business of the day the brethren accompanied by their visitors from neighbouring lodges , sat clown to a superb banquet , provided by Bro . Tabb , in his best style . The blessing of the Great Architect of the Universe having been invoked by Bro . Rev . Dr . John Banister , P . G . Chap . On the

removal of the cloth the AV . M ., Bro . Tregay , in proposing ' The Queen and the Craft , " made allusion to the present excited state of the country , ancl said while unprincipled men were endeavouring to subvert tiie law , order , and peace of this country , and murdering her Majesty ' s well-disposed and innocent subjects , he was sure that Freemasons of all political creeds , would rally around the Throne and support the authorities who had been striving loyally to uphold the constitution , and particularly at

this time of excitement , tbey would ail join the more readily , in responding to this toast , showing as Freemasons the esteem in which they hold their beloved Queen . This was received with a hearty and spontaneous burst of applause from all the brethren , thereby proving that Cornish Freemasons are united , not only in the interests of the Craft , but in loyalty and devotion to their Sovereign , ancl iu appreciation of the liberties and constitution of their country . The toast of the P . M . Bro . Augustus Smith

, , was loudly applauded and responded to feelingly and eloquently by Bro . E . T . Carlyon , P . G . S . It was noticed that there were present fourteen representatives of the Provincial Grand Lodge . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been duly given and responded to , and many Masonic and humorous speeches from a large number of talented brethren had been delivered , the brethren passed a most convivial evening enlivened b

y several glees and songs , and separated in harmony , good fellowship , and brotherly love . This lodge continues in a very flourishing condition , the heavy expenditure attending the entertainment of the Provincial Grand Lodge in June last having been covered by the income of tbe year .

CUMBERLAND AND WESTMORELAND . LosGiowN . —Holy Temple Lodge ( No . 412 ) . The annual meeting of this lodge took place at the Wheatslieaf Inn on Thursday evening , the 2 nd inst ., and as brethren are highly recommended to visit other lodges than their own , the most lively anticipations wore entertained with respect to the evenings proceedings that were about to take place ; the

principal one being that of installing the AV . M . elect , Bro . Woodhouse , S . AV . Steward 310 , Prov . G . S . Many brethren from Carlisle , Preston , & c , paid a visit to tbe town in two carriages , drawn by grey horses , with silver-mounted trappings , which created quite a stir in the small town of Longtoivii . The brethren assembled at 6 p . m . At the request of the brethren Bro . G . G . HaywoodI . P . M 310 Prov- Sword Bearertook the

, , , chair , in the absence of the AV . M ., A . AVoodhouse , S . AV ., Prov . G . S ., I . Slack , AV . M . 310 , as J . AV ., Thomas Robinson , P . M . S . D ., AV . Murray ( who is upwards of eighty-six years of age ) , J . D ., J . Cockburn 310 , acting Sec . in the absence of Bro . D . Murray , P . M ., Bro . Forster , P . M ., Treas ., J . Gibson , J . D . 310 , as I . G-, Nixon , P . M . Tyler . Bro . Jessie Banning , J . D , 343 , presided at the harmonium . Tbe lodge was opened , with

prayers . Tbe minutes w-ere read and confirmed and other minor affairs being settled , the lodge was opened in the second and third degrees . Bro . AVoodhouse having engaged to accept the high office , and -signified bis assent in the usual manner , was presented to a board of installed Masters , and after the customary prayer had been offered , and the ob . administered , was regularly installed in tbe chair of K . S . by Bro . F . AV . Hayward , P . M . and Dirof Cers 310 PProvSGAVand dulproclaimed and

. . , . . ..., y saluted . Bro . AA oodhonse then appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year , viz .: —Bros . H . Fleming , I . P . M . ; E . M . Hill , S . W . ; AV . McCullester , J . AV . ; R . Irving , Treas . ; D . Murray , P . M ., Sec . ; R . Forster , S . D . ; J . Pendrigth , J . D . ; T . Robinson , I . G . ; AV . Nixon , Tyler . At the conclusion of the ceremony the following brethren and visitors adjourned to a banquet , sumptuousl y provided by tbe host and hostess , Mr . and Mrs . Calvert

: Bros . A . Woodhouse , AV . M . Steward 310 , Prov . G . S ., presided ; R . M . Hill , T . McCullester , R . Irving , N . Forster , i . Robinson , AA . Nixon : Henry Fleming , I . P . M . Prov . G . Assistant Dir . of Cers . ; F . W . Hayward , P . M . Dir . of Cers . 310 , , ' ,, Tw ' - G - Hayward , I . P . M . 310 , Prov . G . S . B . ; J . Slack , AA . M . 310 ; T . Blacklock , P . M . 310 ; W . Johnston , S . AA . 310 ; I . Gibson , J . D . 310 ; T . Cockburn , 310 ; Jessie Banning , J . D .

343 , Preston ; Sergeant Samuel Maxwell , of the 70 th Regiment 402 , J . C . The cloth being withdrawn , the following toasts were proposed : "The Queen , " "The Prince and Princess of AVales , " "The Grand Lodges of England , Ireland , and Scotland , " ' coupled with Bros . F . AV . Hayward , Maxwell , and Blacklock respectively . Bro . Hayward said he was not aware why the AV . M . had coupled his name with the Grand Lodge of England , seeing that he was not a member of that lodge—though he

hoped to be one some day—for when he became a member of the fraternity his ambition was to , obtain the highest post thatone in his position could do , and so far he bad succeeded ; but he was sorry to say that members of provinces so far distant were not permitted to hold any office in the Grand Lodge of England , but only those in the London district , or else P . G , members or D . P . G . members ; and why ? because they could not be expected to attend each meeting the Grand Lodge held ;

but whether of the Grand Lodge or uot , he had great pleasurein responding to the toast . Bro . Maxwell returned thanks on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Ireland , and said that Masons of tbe Irish constitution were Freemasons to the backbone , and was happy to say that , though they were Irish , yet there were no "Fenians" among them , but staunch supporters of their Queen and country . Bro . Blacklock said that he could not tell whhe was

y selected to return thanks on behalf of the Grand Lodgo of Scotland , except that he was initiated in that country ; but since he had become a resident in the City of Carlisle , he had joined the Grand Lodge of England—for the system that was carried on , in former days , in the North , was not in accordance with his desires ; yet , notwithstanding all that , he was glad to be in a , position to respond on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Scotland ,.

where none but the most honourable men were permitted to hold office , thus showing that there was something more than looseness below the surface , for he had visited several lodges in Scotland , and was always received with respect and esteem . Therefore he begged to thank the AV . M . for tbe kind manner in . which he proposed the " Grand Lodge of Scotland , " and . resumed his seat , amid loud applause . Song— " Hail Masonry Divine ! " by Bro . A . Woodhouse .

Bro . G . G . Hayward proposed " Tiie health of the Prov . G . M " ., Lord ICenlis , " responded to by Bro . li . Forster . Song— " Rule Kenlis , " by Bro . AVoodhouse . Bro . AV . Johnston , in proposing "The health of the D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Whitwell , aud also of the officers , Past and Present , " said , from what he knew of Bro . Whitwell , that he was the right man in the right place , and he ( Bro . Johnston } had no doubt but that the D . Prov . G . M . and his officers under

, him , would do their duty , and that he had great pleasure in coupling Bro . Fleming ' s name with that toast ; which was drunk with all honour . Bro . Fleming duly responded in a long speech . To the health of the AV . M ., Bro . A . Woodhouse returned thanks for the kindness of tbe brethren in selecting him for the chair , and trusted that , under the guidance of the great Architect of

the Universe , be would be spared to fiulfH bis duties until hissuccessor be installed , and hoped that his officers would do their best to assist him ; therefore he would again thank them , and , before he sat down he wished to propose the health of the officers of Holy Temple Lodge , No . 412 , with all honour , which . was duly responded to by all respectively . Song— " Heart and the Hand , " by Bro . AV . Johnston . Bros . J . Slack and J . Banning returned thanks on behalf of the visitors .

Song— " AAe need na' fear the de'il , " by Bro . R . Forster . Bro . R . Irving rose to propose " The health of Bro . F . W . Hayward , the Installing Master , " and said , from what he had seen of Bro . Hayward , he felt sure that he was deserving of all the praise that could be given him . He ( Bro . Irving ) trusted that all present would show their esteem b y drinking to his health with full musical honours . Bro . J . AV . Hayward ' duly responded in a retrospective speech , and concluded by

drinking to the health and prosperity of Bro . AVilliam Murray Senior , who is upwards of eighty-six years of age , Bro . AV . Johnstone singing " AVbat was tbe Old Man thinking as he leaned on his Oaken Staff , " in such a feeling manner that it touched many a chord . Bro . R . Forster responded to the toast of absent brethren ,, and said especially on behalf of Bro . Major Graham , who is now residing in London , though absent in body yet he was present in mind , for he ( Bro . Forster ) had received a letter from him , accompanied with a sovereign , for the brethren to