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FELTHAM . —Lebanon Lodge ( No . 1326 ) . — - This provincial lodge , which was consecrated on July 20 th , 1 S 70 , held its intallation meeting at the Railxvay Hotel , on Saturday , the 21 st ult . There xvere present Bros . J . VV . Baldxvin , P . P . G . P . Middx ., P . M . 1423 , I . P . M . ; D . Steinhauer , S . W ., W . M . elect ; j . j . Marsh , J . VV . Edwin Gilbert , P . G . Stwd . Middx ., P . M ., Treas . ; Walters

Sec ; F . Knight , S . D . ; VV . R . Vassila , J . D . ; J . Laurence , I . G . ; M . Mildred , M . C . ; C . Graham , Org , ; H . Potter , P . M ., W . S . ; S . Page , C . S . ; E . A . Smith , Stxvd . ; J . T . Moss , P . P . G . R . Middx ., P . M . ; J . Stevens , P . M . ; C . W . Baker . ] . V . Willis , W . H . Walters , H . E . A . D'Arcv , H . E . Potter , A . Samson , J . H . Exven , XV . Kite , A . liabb , W . Walters , E . H . Boutcher , XV . R .

Smith , C . Holley , R . Annear , and others . Amongst a large number of visitors we noticed Bros . Raymond Henry Thrupp , A . G . D . C , D . P . G . M . Middx ., P . M . and Sec . 255 , P . M . and Treas . 1361 , P . M . and Treas . iGgi , & c . ; H . Casson , P . P . G . Org . Derbyshire , P . M . 1706 ; VV . H . Lee , P . M . 975 ; Thos . Poore , P . M . 720 ; F . Keeble , S . W . 1426 ; J . Young . J . W . 1 745 ; W . H . Ball , J . W .

S 7 ; H . Forss , S . D . 917 ; G . Tooley , 1571 ; and others xvhcse names we were unable to ascertain . In consequence of the lamented death of Bro . Henry Gloster , P . G . Stexvard Middlesex , VV . M ., Bro . James VV . Baldxvin , P . P . G . P . Middlesex , P . M . Era Lodge , 1423 , I . P . M ., opened the lodge . The minutes of the eleciton meeting , held on June iGth , xvere read and confirmed . The report of the Audit Committee xvas read , xvhich shoxved that

alter having -paixl over 40 guineas in charity , out of a moderate subscription of half a guinea a year , that there xvas a balance in hand and no liabilities to meet . The report was read and adopted . The ballot was taken for Mr . Abel Babb as a candidate for initiation , and he being in attendance was duly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . Bros . C . J . Akehurst and

] . A . Wilson were passed to the Degree of a Felloxv Craft , Bro . Wilson afterwards having the Second Degree conferred upon him . Both the initiation and the two passings xvere done in a splendid manner , Bro . J . VV . Baldxvin proving that after so much work xvhich has fell to his lot he is as careful as ever to render every ceremony correct , impressiveand painstaking .

, Bro . Raymond H . Thrupp , G . A . D . of C , D . P . G . M . Middlesex , P . M ., took the chair for the purpose of installing Bro . David Steinhauer , S . W ., W . M . elect , as the W . M . of this lodge for tbe ensuing year . The fame of Bro . Thrupp as an Installing Master has spread everywhere , both in the province as well as in the London district . Great expectations were felt , and everything anticipated of

his really good xvork xvas full realised . The Secretary presented the VV . M . elect ( incidentally remarking that he held the distinguished position of being a Past Stexvard to , and Life Governor of , all the great Masonic Charities ) to receive at the hands of the Installing Master the benefit of installation , assuring him he was an old initiate of the lodge , who had filled every ofiice and done all his work xvell , and a brother

xvhom they all felt justly proud of . The Board of Installed Masters were next formed , there being about 24 present , and Bro . Steinhauer xvas regularly installed W . M . of the lodge . After having been proclaimed and saluted in the various degrees he appointed and invested tbe folloxving brethren as his officers : Bros . J . J . Marsh , S . W . ; Fletcher Knight , J . W . ; Edxvin Gilbert , P . G . Stxvd . Middx ., P . M .

Treas . ( re-invested for the fifth time ); Walters , Sec . ; W . R . Vassila , S . D . ; J . Laurance , J . D . ; M . Mildred , C . E ., I . G . ; C . Graham , M . C ; H . Potter , P . M ., VV . S . ; S . Page , Org . ; E . A . Smith , C . S . ; C . W . Baker , Stxvds . ; and John Gilbert , P . G . Tyler Middx ., Tyler . Great applause was accorded to the several ofiicers on their investment ; particularly we noticed hoxv well received was

the appointments of Bro . Edxvin Gilbert , Treasurer ; the veteran Secretary ; J . Laurance , J . D . ( a bust of enthusiasm over his investiture ); M . Mildred , C . E ., I . G . ; and C . Graham , M . C . The addresses having been given , the veteran Secretary proposed a vote of thanks , the same to be entered upon the minute book , to Bro . Thrupp for the excellent manner he

had rendered the ceremony of installation , and that he be asked to accept the honorary membership of the lodge . Bro . Walters stated that during bis Masonic career of over 28 years , during xvhich he had attended nearly Sooo meetings , he could safely say he had never yet seen any ceremony better xx-orkeu , more abl y given , correctly , and impressively done than xvhat Bro . Thrupp had performed that

all important ceremony of the installation . It xx'as to him , and he was sure to everyone present , a very great Masonic treat to hear such admirable xvorking . On his own behalf and other members he thanked Bro . Thrupp for his kindness in performing that ceremony . He xvas one xvho fully appreciated the good xvorks ever rendered by the Grand Lodsre Officers . He knexv their sterling

worth . It xvas the first time a Grand Lodge Officer had done that ceremony in that lodge , lt xx-as an honour they Wished lo see repeated . In his travels he had repeatedly seen Grand Lodge Officers ever ready to come to the front and do any ceremony that xvas required of them . They ev ; er had , on all occasions , proved by their acts hoxv willing they xvere to do any xvork xvhen properly called upon .

J lie xvay the xvork had been done by their D . P . G . M ., j | 'so a present Grand Lodge Officer , proved beyond doubt he was the right man in the right place . He , as one of their oldest members , expressed the pleasure he felt in proposing these resolutions . uro . Baldxvin , I . P . M ., & c , in an admirable speech seconded the proposition and endorsed all their veteran -secretary had said . The propositions were carried unanimousl

y . Bro . Steinhauer , W . M ., informed Bro . R . Ii . Thrupp of "lese resolutions , and Bro . Thrupp in a neat and appropriate speech thanked the lodge for the vote of thanks , < i 1 n the kindest manner possible accepted the honorary "embershi p of the lodge , staling he considered it to be an Tu "' ? be , on S ' ° such a distinguished lodge . . : . . ? followed the flow of Charity xvhich has ever dis-, j . . -- ¦ .- « . III * . iwir ui \^ iiaiii y wiuni ima cvv-i uia-RUished

the lodge . The Secretary , in moving his Fiin ? 1 t 0 vote two Rfineas from the lodge Benevolent m "" . ' worth y P . M . of another lodge and an old memimr 1 tl , ls » drew such a v'v'rl picture of tho suffer-Crimei 1 1 y the P * M * ' who '" his y ° uth in the that * i done ' 's country Rood suit and service , five as unanimousl y resolved that that P . M have a voto " t given m ' immediately . Then folloxved Governn i- R uineas Ir < "" the lodge funds for a Life Posed hAu £ tl , e lr enlale Annuity , which xvas also pro-° y the Secretary , agreeable to his notice of motion .

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This completed the charitable portion of the business . The Grand Lodge certificates xvere given and duly signed by the recipients . Several gentlemen xvere proposed as candidates for initiation . All the business being ended the lodge was closed .

1 be usual first-class banquet folloxved , after xvhich the regular toasts xvere given and responded to . Bro . H . Casson , P . P . G . O . Derbyshire , P . M . 170 G , did excellent suit and service as Organist , both on harmonium ¦ and piano . Altera fexv hours spent in enjoyment the brethren separated . .

Instruction.

INSTRUCTION .

UNITED PILGRIMS LODGE ( No . 507 ) . — There xvas a full meeting of this lodge of instruction at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberxvell New-road , on Friday , the 27 th ult . Amongst those present were VV . Bro . j . N . Bate , VV . M . ; Bros . C . H . Phillips , S . VV . ; H . H . Hughes , J . VV . ; J . B . Sarjeant , S . D . ; C . J . Axford , J . D . ; J . D . h . Tarr , I . G . ; VV . Bros . James Stevens , P . M . and Preceptor ; and Thomas PooreP . M . ; Bros . R . Poore

, Secretary ; H . Hooper , A . Jones , and others . The lodge xvas opened and the minutes read . Bro . Bates then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Richard Poore , xvho proceeded to raise the lodge in due form , and most ably rehearsed the M . M . ceremony xvith traditional history and explanations . Bro . Bate then delivered the charge of the Degreeand

, resumed the chair . The lodge xvas closed to the First Degree and the brethren assisted Bro . T . Poore to work the Sixth Section of the Lecture . Bros . C . J . Axford and J . D . IC . Tarr xvere elected members , and after a most profitably spent evening the lodge xvas closed and the mceling adjourned .

HYDE PARK LODGE ( No . 1425 ) . —The members of this lodge met on Monday evening , the 30 th ult ., at the Fountains Abbey Hotel , 111 , Praed-street , Paddinn-ton . Present : Bros . VV . A . Vincent , VV . M . ; G . Cooo , S \ V . C . Rhind , J . W . ; Tubal Webb , S . D . ; C . S . Mote , J . D . ; M . J . Green , I . G . ; G . Read , P . M ., Preceptor ; II . E . Dehane , P . M ., Sec ; J . J . Thomas , Stexvard ; Capt . A . Nicols , F . J . Humfress , VV . Honeyball , A . Hardy , VV . Death , C . R . Wickens , C . J . Craig , S . Smout , jun ., W . M .

1 G 42 ; and C . Ihomson . Lodge xvas opened in due form and the minutes were confirmed . The ceremony of initiation xvas then rehearsed , Bro . J . J . Thomas being candidate . Bro . Humfress answered the usual questions , and the lodge xvas opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . A vote of thanks xvas unanimously passed to Bro . VV . A . Vincent for the very able manner he had performed the duiies of W . M . for the lirst time . The lodge xvas then closed .

A ballot xvas taken for a life subscribership of one of the Charities , and a brother joined the Benevolent Association , being No . 35 on the roll . Bro . G . Coop , the Preceptor of the William Preston Lodge of Instruction , xvill be W . M . at the next meeting , xvhen it is trusted the brethren will be present in good numbers at eight o ' clock prompt .

Royal Arch.

Royal Arch .

SOUTH SHIELDS . —St . Hilda Chapter ( No . 240 ) . —On Wednesday , the iSth ult ., the annual convocation of the companions of this chapter xvas held in the Freemasons' Hall , when the imposing ceremony of installing the principals and officers ior the ensuing year xvas performed xvith due solemnity by Ex . Comp . B . Levy , P . P . G . H ., and Ex . Comp . J . S . VVilson , P . P . G . J . The chapter xvas opened in due form by Ex . Comp . J . S . Wilson , '/ .., and after the transaction of the ordinary

business the principals xvere installed as folloxvs : J . T . VVilson , / .. ; M . H . Dodd , H . ; G . S . Shotton , J ; after xvhich the First Principal invested his officers as lollows : T . Coulson , P . Z ., Treas . ; J . Hunter , E . ; J . H . Thompson , N . ; J . A . Hall , P . S . ; G . Robson and VV . Davidson , A . S . ; G . Wilson , Org . ; and J . Broxvn , Janitor . The chapter having been closed in regular form the companions adjourned to the Golden Lion Hotel ( Bro . Lauderdale ) where a recherche banquet was enjoyed .

Annual Summer Outing Of The Euphrates Lodge, No. 212.

ANNUAL SUMMER OUTING OF THE EUPHRATES LODGE , No . 212 .

The above-mentioned festival was celebrated on Tuesday , the 24 th ult ., xvith entire success . The locality selected for this year ' s outing xvas the Star and Garter Hotel , Richmond . Thither the numerous party of brethren and ladies repaired , a beautiful ride being highly enjoyed on the Lotus , Captain

Liddy in command . Favoured xvith a fine day and capital tide , nothing xvas xvanting to complete the happiness of the party . Bro . Donald Glass , the W . M ., had left nothing undone calculated to afford satisfaction , and his thoughtful endeavours xvere eminently successful . A capital band , led by Mr . Hankins , supplied lively music , and Bro . Stephens kindly undertook thearrangements for dancing , xvhich

enjoyment was pursued xvith very gratifying results on the journeys out and home . Among thc company xve noticed Bro . D . Glass , W . M ., and Mrs . Glass ; Bro . Martin , S . W . ; Bro . Cooper , J . W * , and Mrs . Cooper ; Bro . May , P . M ., Treas . ; Bro . Coverly , P . M ., Sec ; Bro . J . Seigenberg , I . G ., and Mrs . Seigenberg ; Bro . Schartau , Org . ; Bro . J . J . Marsh , Tyler ; Bro , and Mrs . G . Stevens , Bro . and Mrs . J . West , Bro .

and Mrs . Bloiv and Miss Bloxv , Bro . and Mrs . VVilson , Bro . and Mrs . Walduck , Bro . G . H . Stephens ( Freemason ) , and many others xvhose names xve did not gather . On arriving at Richmond the party disembarked from the Lotus , the captain and creiv of xvhich xvere most obliging , and made for the Star and Garter , xvhere , despite the arrival about txvo hours late , a capital banquet was served and highly enjoyed after the healthful ride up the river .

This reflected great credit upon the present management , every detail being satisfactoril y carried out , and the enjoyment enhanced by the exquisite scenery visible for miles around . After grace Bro . GLASS announced that in consequence of the length of the journey and consequent late arrival , he intended to be brief in his remarks in introducing the toasls , so that they might have some songs and not be delayed too long indoors . ( Cheers . ) " 1 'lic Health of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen "

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was a toast , Bro . GLASS said , xvhich xvas always received with the greatest enthusiasm in all bodies of Englishmen , and to the brethren as Craftsmen it xvas unnecessary to enumerate her many excellencies . She was moreover the mother of the most exalted Masons , and Patron of the Order . Bro . Class coupled xvith the nameol her Majesty that of the MAM ?• a , A , the brethren 'o join in singing a verse of the National Anthem .

H ; WORSHIPFUL MASTER next gave "His Royal Highness he Prince of Wales , M . VV . Grand Master ; the Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family . " As ree . nasons they all knexv how indefatigably H . R . H . worked at all times to advance thc interests of the Order of science

or , art , or chanty , and more particularly charity . Ihe Irincess xvas endowed xvith many exalted virtues which had endeared her in the hearts of the people of this her adopted country , whilst the other members of the Royal Famil y were alike alxvays xvorking to promote the welfare of some deserving undertaking . This xvas hearril

,, received , and Bro May , P . M ., gave a verse of "God bless the Prince of VVales . " Bro . GLASS next said he came to the toast of " The Ladies , Cod bless them . " He xvould not say very much upon tins topic beyond that as they had the honour of aisniitting the ladies to a share of the social part of Freemasonry , and their endeavours had given satisfaction

, so he believed if they xvere permitted to share that other side of Alasonic work—the intellectual—it xvould prove to be cqua ly satisfactory with the former . The toast was coupled with the name of Bro . VVood , and Bro . Glass announced that Bro . J . Coverly , P . M . and Secretary , a veteran 90 years of age , xvould afterwards favour them with a song .

Bro . VVOOD having acknoxvled ged the compliment paid to the ladies -Bro . Coverly sang an appropriate song , " The Lass of Richmond Hill , " in a surprising manner for one so aged . Bro . Coverly is a Freemason of 50 years ' standing and the Euphrates brethren highly appreciated his presence on this occasion .

I he Visitors xvere next honoured , Bro . GLASS claiming that the Euphrates Lodge had for many years past regarded xvith pleasure the presence of visiting brethren and that feeling xvas heightened upon the present occasion . Ihey had present Bros . VVest , Blow , VVilson , Garner , Buckhurst , and many other brethren and their families , and he would connect the name of his old friend , Bro . 1 . VVest J . D . 933 , xvith the toast . J '

I his xvas xvarml y applauded and Bro . BLOW sane Welcome , ever welcome friends " capitally Bro . VVEST said : W . M ., ladies and brethren , on occasions like the present when anyone is called upon to respond it is usuall y the most distinguished visitor who is selected . Not being a lord , a duke , . marquis , I must conclude I am called upon not as being the most prominent

visitor , but 111 consequence of being the " perpetual " visitor to 212 . To prevent being called upon again there is only one course to pursue and that is to ask you to accept me as a joining member of the Euphrates Lodge . ( Cheers . ) 1 am very pleased to be here and do not see why you should not have three or four outings a year like the present , when I should be happy to come and enjoy mvself xvith vou

un uelialt ot myself and the other visitors , 1 thank vou again for your kind invitation . " The Officers of the Lodge " xvere next honoured . They had present , the VV . M . said , their S . VV ., Bro . Martin , and l , . ' u- Co , ° Per * . Then came a blank , the Grand Master having been pleased to call their late S . D ., Bro . Millett , and txvo other esteemed brethren to the Grand Lodge above , lhen there xvas Bro . I . Sei < r , > nW . r I r .

an < . P M B , ro * Ma I reas . ; Coverly , Sec . ; and Marsh lyler . 1 he brethren were all so well acquainted with the merits of their ollicers that he ( Bro . Glass ) would not dwell upon them further . Bro . Schartau , the newly appointed Organist , next gave a pleasing song , and Bro . MARTIN replied at length for "The Officers . " Bro . GLASS gave "The Press . " He xvas sure they xvould agree with him they had very much to thank the press for , both the Alasonic and general press . A great

change had been effected as a result of the knowledge diffused and the Masonic press had brought about a good fellowship throughout the xvorld wherever Masons were to be found . He xvould connect the name of Bro . G . H Stephens with the toast . In a brief response , Bro . STEPHENS thanked Bro . Glass for the highly appreciative terms in which he had intrn .

duced the toast with which his name xvas coupled . The hearty response of the bretnren xvould serve as an incentive for the future , nothing being more gratifying than to find ones labours appreciated . Bro . Stephens trusted that among the many tasks devolving upon the press would be included the pleasure of recording the actions upon many such pleasant occasions as the Euphrates Lodge Summer Cheers

Outing . ( . ) Bro . MARTIN , S . VV ., next gave in terms of well deserved eulogy 1 he Health of Bro . Donald Glass , the W . M " thanking- him for the kind and able manner in which he had catered for their comforts that day . Upon his Masonic career he xvould not enter , but in all he did Bro . Glass showed he had the interest of the lod ge at heart Bro . COVERLY also said he felt oroud and haA ,, tn . . .

such an excellent Master of the lod ge as they had at the present tune During his 50 years of membershi p he had not seen one better . He had xvitnessed Bro . Glass ' s performances since he had become a member , and , although he did not like to flat er , what he had uttered xvas the truth ; or from the first he had taken pains to perform his duties hZ ' rM IJ * P ' , ease t 0 see the toast responded to so heart ly and in such a handsome manner , and honed it

wouior be a pattern to the ollicers who xvere following . Uro . CLASS in reply said what Bro . Coverly had jSst said had quite taken the wind out of his sails . He looked upon 1 reemasonry as one of the greatest and noblest institutions , and considered it a great privilege to be a member . Since the I rinceof VVales had become Grand Master of the Order it had made great progress , and was becoming more universal day by day . He was pleased to find the Euphrates Lodge

so prosperous , and hoped it would alxvays be equally so . He xvould always be ready to give it Masonic and true support , and trusted that next it would be equally successful and even more prosperous . Bro . VVilson gave " Auld lang syne , " and the company separated to prepare for the journey to toxvn . This was happily and safely effected , and the evening being still young the majority of the ladies and brethren passed an hour together in the City enjoying some excellent singing .