High Cross Lodge, No. 754.

HIGH CROSS LODGE , No . 754 .

TUE Installation meeting of this compact and woll conduc " *"^ Lodge wns celebrated nn Wcrltiesilny , the 22 nd inct !> nt . Th W . M .. Brother W . Martin Tpgg , oppned his Lodge punctually nt . fon ' o ' clock , when there were present Bros . E . G . T . ewis R . W . nnfl Worshipful Master elect , George "Rowe J . W ., Past Masters W . Danef ( Treasnrer ) , James Linzell ( Secretnrv ) , J . G'irrnd , J . Wells , J . Mn'ler , E . Townsend , F . Cnnninchnm . H . Stept ens , T . Tones . Clements

Amnngst . tbe Visitors were Rev . Chns . H . Roberts Prov . G . Chaplain Essex , C . Hnndloy ' 175 , J . "FT . Thompson 1471 , P . Ens' -wnnrl 933 . "R Webster 193 . R . Mnthisnn P . M . 1237 , Ge ^ rgo Col'ipr 1237 , C . J . O . Eveniss 1540 , W . Wray Morgan Renw Warden 211 , George Tesr <» St . Jnmes's L ^ dge , John E . I inder 1017 . George Mpssenger 1624 . A . Pawson 1732 , A . "Bryant W . M . 1237 . Robert Goodall 87 , James

Barber 933 , Robert George 1524 , W . P . Green 861 , J . P . Garret 173 . After the minu s es nflnsfc meeting had been read end confirmed , the report nf the Audit Committee was presented . The financial condition of the Lodge was most satisfactory , and the Secretary , later in the evening , reported that there were no arrears worth cnnsidprntion on Subscription Account , which fact alone spenks volnmes for the way

the business is transacted by the executive staff of the Lodge . Ballots were taken for three candidates for initiation—Mr . David Samnel Binks . aged 42 . who was proposed by Bro . Lewis W . M . elect , and seconded by Brn . Tegg ; Mr . Alfred Angnetns Mills , aged 36 , for whom the same brethren stood sponsors ; and Mr . Charles Colley . aged 26 , who also wns intiodnced by Bro . T . ewis , seconded hy B ' -o Tegg .

The result was in favour of these candidates . Brn . James Garrod P . M . row took the chair as Installing Mnstor , and the W . M . elect was introduced by Bro . James Linzell P . M ., who throughout acted as "Master of Ceremonies . Bro . E . G . Lewis having signified his assent to the preliminary Charges , the nbligatinn was ndmmisterpd . On the retirement of the yonnger members a Board nf Installed "Masters was

opened , and Bro . Lewis was indncted into the chair . The brethren re-entered Lodge , and saluted the new Master , who then nppouited the following as his Officers * . —George Rowe S . W ,, A . G . Fidler J . W ., W . Dance P . M . Trpasnrer , James Linzell P . M . Secretary , W . S . Cooper S . D ., J . D . Birkin J . D ., W . J . Mppk I . G ., Holt M . C , Goodall Wine Steward , Arthur Fowler Assist . W . S ., J . Very Tyler .

Brother Garrod gave the addresses with impressive effect , and was congratulated by all present on the snccessfnl way in which he had carried out the ceremony . It wns now announced that the three candidates were in attendance . This gave Brother Lewis an early opportunity of showing his capacity for office . The result was most satisfactory ; Brother Lewis throughout his "Masonic career has had

the credit of being a painstaking and careful worker , and in condnct . ing the ceremony of tbe first degree realised to the full what had been anticipated of him . Routine work followed ; several letters were announced j the resignation of a member was tendered , on account of heavy bnsiness engagements which prevented him devoting the necessary time to Lodge work . This having been accented ,

with regret , and testimony given as to the genial qualities nf tho retiring brother , Lodge was closed . An adjournment immediately took place to the Bnnquet Hnll , where tho tables were set ont with great taste by Brother Oddy , to whom the members nf this Lodge are indebted for tho pains he invariably takes to minister to their comforts . Tbe repast wns , as usual , capitally served . After

the cloth had been cleared , the Charity Box was passed round , nnd a substantial amount realised through its perambulation . In speaking to the toast of the Queen , the W . M . said no body of men are more loyal than Freemasons . The Qneen endears herself to all classes of the community , and it was with every feeli g of satisfaetion he offered the toast for their acceptance . With it he wonld

associate the sentiment Prosperity to the Craft . In proposing the health of the M . W . Grand Master , the W . M . felt it would not he needful for him to occnpy much time in recounting the virtues of the Prince of Wales . Consequently , as time was getting short , he would immediately call on the brethren to honour the tnist . The next on the list was the health of the Pro Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon

the Deputy Grand Master the Earl of Lathom , and the rest of the Grand Officers . Those present were aware of the interest taken by tbe Pro Grand Master in all Masonic matters , nnd his zeal was fnlly recognised . The Earl of Lathom is a worthy Deputy , while the Grand Officers generally were unwearied in their efforts to advance the welfare of the Craft . He would call on all to give the tonst a

hearty reception . In speaking to the tonst of the Initiates , the W . M . thought be might describe this as the toast of the evening , innsmnch as three gentlemen joined their ranks that night who were well known to the majority of the members , and from the new blood thus instilled into the Lodge , great result was anticipated . This toast was most cordially received , and after a hnmorons snng hy Brother

Webster , Brother Binks , in reply , hoped he and his brother initiates would do hononr to the brethren who had admitted them into this honourable Fraternity . Brother Mills Was gratified to know that he had become a member of this grand institution . He echoed the sentiments of Brother Binks , and trusted they might prove themselves worthy mpmbevs nf the Order .

Bro . Alfred Angnstus Mills also acknowledged the compliment . Bro . Tegg proposed the health of the Worshipful Master . He could congratulate ^ the Lodgo on having secured Bro . Lewis aa its rnler . Bro . Lewis had been a most zealous worker in nil matters that pertained to the welfare of the Lodge ; ho had served as Steward for the Girls' and Boys' Schools , and had distinguished himself in that capacity . He had now undertaken a StewardsHp for the Roval

Masonic Benevolent Institution at its Festival for 1884 , when , donbt . less , he wonld be liberall y supported by the members of his Lodge . He ( Bro . Tegg ) had every confidence in asking the brethren to do honour to this toast . After a song by Bro . Pinder , the W . M . rose to reply . He thanked Bro . Tegg for the kind manner in which he had proposed the toast , while the way in which tho brethren had received it gave him infinite gratification . Ever since he joined the High Cross Lodge he had had but one aim in view , that was to do

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his duty thoroughly . If he did not realise the expectations the brethren formed of him , the fault wnnld not be his . He should -tn ' ve most ardently to deserve thoir approval . In proposing he health nf the Immediate Past Master , the Worshipful Master ¦ ' aid that "Wing his venr Brother T » ' . 'g had acquitted himself well . Roth outside and inside the Lodge he had striven for its advancement . The candidates he had introduced were brethren who were

appreciated for their sterling qualities . Bro . Tegg had performed all 'he cprenmnies most creditably . The members of the Lodge fully recognised the earnpstness with which he had conducted the business of his year , and he ( Bro . Lewis ) was gratified at being the medium for presenting their Immediate Past Master with a handsome jowel . which the brethren of the Lodge had voted him as a very slight recognition for his able condnct . The jewel was then formall y pre . sented . It bore the following inscription : —

Presented by the HIGH CROSS LODGE , No . 754 . Tottenham , To Brother W . M . TEGG , As a token of esteem , for zeal and attention as Master during the years 1882-3 . After a capital rendering of "The Death of Nelson , " by Brother

Past . Mister Stephens , Brother Tegg rose to reply . He was much gratified with the reception ho had received at the hands of the brethren . He should prize the jewel the brethren had presented him with , and he trnsted he might have the opportunity of takinyr part for many years in the duties nf the Lodge . Tn proposing the health of the Installing Master , the W . M . referred to the ability Bro . Garrod

displayed in conducting the ceremonies during his term of office . His efforts on behalf of the Institution * had received full recognition , and were highly appreciated by all with whom he had been assooi . nted . Rev . Brother Roberts sang " The Powder Monkey . " Brother Garrod then rose . It had given him satisfaction to perform the ceremony that eveninff , though he knew he had done it most

inadequately . He felt it a great hononr to be allowed to perform the cere , mony on behalf of so esteemed a Mason as Brother Lewis , whom he congratulated on having secured his exalted position . The P . M . ' s of the Lodge , with their universal good nature , had rendered him ( Bro . Garrod ) ass i stance whon his shortcomings too . rudely displayed themselves . For the Past Masters Bro . Wells ( the senior ) first replied . Ifc waa

always tho wish of those who had passed the chair to take an active part in the working of the Lodge . Each of the other Past Masters in turn made a few remarks . Then came the health of the Visitors , nnd this toasfc was responded to hy Bros . Rev . Charles H . Roberts Prny . Grand Chaplain Essex , Thompson , Eastwood , and others . With the toasfc of tho Charities waa associated the Press , the W . M .

referring to fche assistance given by the conductors of the Masonio journals to the executive of the Institutions . Bro . Lewis expressed his regret that neither of fche Secretaries was in attendance . In "Brn . "Morgan , however , they had one who would doubtless be able to say a'few words in response , inasmuch as ifc was fully recognised that for years he had striven to advance the best interests of the Institu .

tions , which had been consistently supported by the Masonic Press . Tn acknowledging the kind remarks of tbe W . M . Bro . Morgan said that for tho last six or seven years either he or his son had regularly attended the installation meetings of the High Cross ; he was fully alive to t ^ e interest shown by the members of the Lodge in the work done bv the Institutions . He looked forward on these occasions to

meet either Bro . Binckes or Bro . Terrv , both of whom recognised the unflagging energy of the members of No . 754 . With respect to Bro . Binckes he ( Bro . Morgan ) bad spent a few hours with him dnring the past week . AH would regrefc fco hear he was nofc in snch health as his friends conld desire ; he was now away for a few days , trying tho effect nf perfect quietude . Bro . Terry likewise was at the

present time seoking a little relaxation . As for Brother Hedges , ifc was pretty well recognised his visits were few , and those far between . Wi'h resppct to the wisdom of such policy , he ( Bro . Morgan ) had nothing whatever to do , hut he was well aware that the members of this Lodgo desired to have with them at their installation meetings one or other of the representatives of the Institutions . This both

Bros . Binckes and Terry recognised , and one or both almost invarinbly attended . In their absence he felt much pleasure in having his name associated with the tonst . For the benefit of some of the yonnger members of the Lodge , Brother Morgan then referred to the work being done by the Scholastic Institutions , and gave details of the benpfits conferred by the Royal Masonic

Benevolent Institntion . The substantial help given by the two Charitable Associations in connection with this Lodge which bad ruu their course was adver t ed to . The third Tottenham and Enfipld Association had now completed a year of its establishment , and the result , nf its working w ' as before him in the balance sheet he held . By this it appeared that in the twelve months ending February last

no less n snm than £ 113 9 s had been received , while llappropna . tions had been made . Reference was continually being made to tho mcfc that funds for the Institutions wero provided , not by the entire bndv , but simply hy a fractional part . This was fully evidenced by their Lodge . We may take it with the number n ? Lnd"es on the roll nf Grand Lodge England , with Chapters

and other media , that , there are at least 2 , 000 organised bodies from whom subscriptions might reasonably he . expected ; the High Cross Lodge , taken in comparison with many of this nnmber , was not numerically strong in membership , yefc if _ all wonld do in one year what this Lndgo had carried out for some time oast , a snm nf over £ 200 , 000 wonld be the amount available for tbe Charities . On behalf of the Institnf ons Bro . Morgan thanked the

brethren for tho continued earnestness they displayed , and expressed his satisfaction afc knowing thafc the Worshipful Master would do dnty n < -xt year for the Benevolent Institution , while in Bro . Tegg , who wnnld act for the Boys . Bro . Binckes wnnld have a sturdy and cnnsistenfc snppnrter . Bro . Morgan concluded by thanking fche W . M . for his kind appreciation of the work done by the Masonic Journals . Some other fna = ts were given , and ifc was a lato hour before the Tyler was summoned .