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as it does , over innumerable parish churches and antient feudal manors ; coiiA-eyiug the eye as far as it can reach to that dim and distant point of the horizon where the retiring waves of the Bristol and English Channels mingle with the waters of the mighty Atlautie . Amongst the prominent objects of local interest may be enumerated , first and foremost , the gorgeous remains of the antient abbey church , that architectural gem , the chapel of St . Joseph of Arimathea ; also the two parochial churches , both coeval with the monastery—the abbot ' s kitchen , together ivith other of local interest and anti

objects quarian renoivn . After enjoying this arclueological treat , tire brethren returned to Bro . Bailey's , the Pilgrim ' s Hotel , where they partook of a magnificent dinner under the ¦ presidency of the respected AV . M ., and after doing justice to viands coinprising every delicacy of the season , they pledged the eup of good fellowship in wines of the choicest description , truly enjoying the feast of wit and flow of soul . On thc conclusion of the banquet the brethren returned to tlie hospitable residence of tho AA'orshipful Alaster , Avhere they passeel the evening in a most delightful and pleasant manner .

. SURREY EivEi . L . —Grove Lodge ( No . 593 . )—This Lodge held its usual meeting at the Spring Hotel , Eivell , Surrey , on Saturday last . Tho members present were Bros . AV . J " . Meymott , Prov . G . D ., WM . ; Prince , S . AV . ; Dr . Lashmlir , J . D . ; AV . S . Masterman , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; C . E . Horsley , G . Organist , S . D . ; Andrew , P . Prov . S . D . ; Aloates , Prov . J . G . AV ; Greenwood , Prov . G . See . ; AVhite , P . Prov . S . G . AV . ; Bentham , Holman

Prov . G . Organist ; , and Meaeham . The visitors were Bros . Matthew Cooke , No . 29 ; Greville , No . 212 ; and Capt . Hastie , No . ( ISO . The business consisted in raising Bro . Meaeham , initiating Mr . Charles Hawesr , and voting P . AI ' s . jewels to Bros , Andrew , Fisher , AVhite , and Bentham . Tho Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to a very elegant dinner . The cloth being withdrawn , and the regular loyal and Alasonic toasts given , the WM . proposed tho health of the Grand Master of the Provincethe RAVBroDobiestating that he held

, .. . , was in high honour in the Craft , and especially loved and esteemed by the Afasons of that province . He had appointed to hold his Prov . Grancl Lodge at Croydon on tho 17 th , and the AA ' orshipful Master strongly urged the attendance of the members of the Grove Lodge , because their R . AA " . Prov . Grand Master had showered privileges and honours on its members by appointing them to Prov . Grand Office . He therefore gave them "The health ofthe Prov . G . AL , Bro . Dobie , " and his D . Prov . Harcourtand would

G . AI ., Dr . , couple the same with the name of Bro . AVhite . Bro . AA ' HITE said all who knew both their Prov . GM . and his Deputy were well acquainted with their views on Freemasonry . In their Prov . G . AI . they hael a zealous and energetic supporter , who at all times carried out the fraternal spirit of the institution . Their D . Prov . G . AI ., Dr . Harcourt ' s duties were ably carried out , by which the principles and benefits of Freemasonry were cherished anel upheld . He was glad to see so many Prov . G . Officers in the Grove Lodgeand to

, know that almost the whole of them had from time to time found a hearty welcome among them . Bro . Aloates , P . AL , proposed the next toast . They had only to look at their AV . AI . in the chair , if they wished to see a Alason who was a brother in heart and soul . He ivas zealous , eager , and able in the cause , having a perfect mastery OA-er the mysterious

arcana of their knowledge ; but above all he was a Freemason , ivhieh meant that his heart was in the right place , and they were fortunate in having a AVorshipful Alaster with such a warm heart , talent , and generosity . He therefore proposed "The health of the AA ' . AI ., Bro . Meymott . " The AVorshipful MASTKB said ho felt very much obliged for all the good things that his immediate predecessor had said of him , although he deprecated being considered as so fluent and talented as that worthy brother , ivho , in the exuberance of his large heart , had laid it rather thickl

on y . A ' et he could not conceal from himself , nor did he Avish them to consider , that he was not actuated by the strongest feelings in favour of Alasonry . Alasonry had his heart aucl the best of his ability , and whenever he was called -apon , or wherever his duty led him , there he had been , and trusted he should ever be found ready to do that duty as far as he AA'as able . For their hearty response aud the proposer ' s kindness in wishing him good health , they had his warmest thanks . The AVorshipful Alaster said it was always gratifing to the Alaster of

y a Lodge to see his visiting brethren . In the Grove Lodge there was a strong emphasis always laid on the toast , but when they saw their visitor's come to the working of the Lod ge , there was a still stronger feeling in their favour ; not that he held the fourth degree as an unnecessary one , for it was very essential in promoting good fellowship , innocent mirth , and hilarity ; still , Avhen their visitors attended to the duties as well as the pleasures of the Lodge , it was an increased measure of enjoyment to the membersand as they had done so on this occasion

, he begged to propose their healths , for ho felt assured they iveve each good Alasons . The visitors having tersely acknowledged the compliment , the AA'orshipful AIASTEE rose with great pleasure to toast the healths of tbe Past Alasters of the Grove Lodgo . He held the office of AA ' orshipful Alaster in that Lodge for tho first time , and there was a feeling of coyness always about a debutante . However , he felt strong in his position , as he was backed by so many Past Masters . Their immediate P . M . Bro . Aloates , must feel , as they all felt , that the Lodge owed him a debt for the

very heavy great satisfaction he had given them in the chair . His earnestness , ability , diligence , and liberalitv were above all praise . The members ofthe Grove Lodge had honoured the AV . AI . b y deputing- him to present Bro , Aloates with a P . Sl ' s , ieivel that evening .

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Until that time there had been no such thing iu the Grove Lodge . Their subscription was a merely nominal ono , and for years thc Lodge was content without a jewel ; but now , when they had somewhat raised its character , renovated its furniture , and all ivith the happiest result , they felt that tlie time had come when every P . AI . that did his duty should have his services acknowledged by the presentation to him of a jewel , and he , the AA ' . AI ., hoped it would fall to his lot to present every

P . M . initiated in that Lodge ivith a similar jewel to the ono he held in In ' s hand . Iu the name of the Lodge he should then ask P . M . Aloates to accept that , tlie first jocvel , presented by the Grove Lodge , as a testimony of their sincere appreciation of his zeal , energy , and libcrality which ho had displayed in every position he was placed in during his year of office . ( Hear . ) Bro . MOATI-S , P . AI ., said , on behalf of tho P . AI ' s . of the Lodge , he , the latest addition to their ranks , was bound to tender them his best thanks for tho reception of the toastHo could feel all

. that the P . AIs . would wish him to say , though he mig ht not be able to give utterance to it ; and he knew the great aids they were in the working of every Lodge and the proud position that Lodge had borne , and lie hoped would maintain , through their assistance . Applying that portion of the AA ' . AI's . address that bore reference to himself , he was , he confessed , at a loss how to return thanks . They had conferred upon him tho proudest emblem whicli a . Mason could bear , aucl he was happy to find that he was tho recipient of their first honours , ivhich

would warm many into neiv life and energy . Ho did hope he had Freemasonry at heart . He looked upon as one of the highest institutions his country could boast , and for the gift received that clay at their hands ho begged to thank them sincerely and fraternally . The AV . AI . said all of

them present had heard the initiation , and , for the first time , he should address his observations more to their newly made brother than to the other brethren present . He strongly put it to the neophyte to guard himself against a supposition that Alasonry was more eating and drinking . It ivas not that alone , though both were duly attended to , but there was something higher that -they aspired to , viz ., charity , earnestness , and good-will towards their less fortunate brethren and each other . 'There were also a great number of important blessings attached io it ,

amongst which the bond of brotherhood , amiability , and kindness , should always grow in a Freemason ' s heart . If any a one became an earnest Mason , he would never forget his mother Lodge nor his natal day in the Oreler ; and he , the AV . AI ., sincerely hoped their neiv made brother would never regret the step heliad that clay taken . Bro . HAAVES said , how he was to return thanks he did not exactly know , but ho felt he had much to learn , and was prepared to enter upon the study requisite . He certainly liked the beginning ho had made , and hoped that all

present would enjoy health and happiness . The W . AI . then proposed " The health of the Officers , " paying graceful compliments to each , and the S . AA ' . returned thanks on their behalf . Almost before this was concluded , the inexorable steam horse demanded the attention of all present , and they were obliged to separate rather precipitately , leaving room only for two further remarks—that the appearance of the Lodge , with its renovated ancient furniture , presents one of the most chaste and elegant specimens of Alasonic furniture ; and that Bro . Piatt has produced a very excellent P . AI ' s . medal , which bears an allegorical allusion to the Lodge for which it is intended ; and long may the P . AIs ., and the present and future AA ' . AIs . of the Grove Lodge live to wear it .

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KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .

PROA INCIAL ENCAMPMENT . AA ATFOHD . —The regular summer Encampment was held on Monday , July 9 th , iu the Freemasons' Hall , AVatford ; present — Fran . George Francis , E . G . ; the V . E . AVilliam Stuart , D . G . AL and Proi-. G . Com . for Herts ; Thomas Abel AA ' ard ; H . II . Burehell Heme , P . E . C ., and others . A ballot ivas taken for the admission into the Order of Comp . George Lambert , of thc Cyrus Chapter , No . 21 , ivhieh proving unanimous in

his favour , he was introduced and installed . The E . C . having been reelected , he then appointed the following officers for the ensuing year : — Eras . Capt . Layton , First Captain ; Charles Davy , Second Captain ; T . A . AA ' ard , Chancellor ; H . H . Burehell Heme , Reg . ; J . Burton , Expert ; John Gooclyer , Captain of Lines ; C . Humbert and George Lambert , Heralds ; Thomas , janitor , ' Thomas Rogers , Treas ., was reelected . Fra . Burehell Heme rose for the purpose of calling the attention of tire members of the Encampment to tho faot that theirs was the only one that

had not a distinct name attached to it , and suggested that as ono had taken the name of the At . E . Grand Alaster Kemys Tynte , the AVatford Encampment should hereafter adopt that of "Stuart" as a mark of respect to the V . E . Fratre who not only held tho second position in the Order , but was also a member of their oivn Encampment . In making this proposal he had not consulted that very excellent Knight , and as he was present he would first ask his permission for the adoption of the nameThe ALEDeputGrand Master said ho saw no need for the

. . y alteration , but at the same time , if the members were unanimous in desiring it , he certainly could not refuse the compliment . Thereupon Fra . Heme formally moved " That the Encampment bo hereafter called the 'Stuart Encampment , "' which was seconded by the Second Captain , and carried unanimously . A Companion was proposed for installation at the next meeting . All the business being ended , the brethren adjourned to dinner ,