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INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .

HIGH CROSS LODGE , No . 754 .

THE annual meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , the 25 th inst ., at tho Seven Sisters' Tavern , Page-green , Tottenham . The following Officers and brethren were present : —Bros . Bnrford W . M ., H . Stephens , W . Steedman , J . Linxell , G . Townsend , J . Wells , C . F . Barhnm , W . Danee , and G . Jones , Past Masters ; Bros . T . J . Farrin S . W ., Henry V . Clements J . AV ., David Roberts P . M . Treasurer , T . Cunnintrham P . M . Secretary , J . H . Thompson S . D .,

W . M . Tegg J . D ., J . Garrod I . G ., J . Very Tyler . The Visitors were Bros . G . H . Patmore S . W . 22 S , W . Hawtin 12 S 7 , S . Hill 512 , T . Greenwood 749 , A . C . Boot 362 , T . S . Bird 1567 , H . Garrett 173 , John Green 27 , W . W . Morgan jun . 1385 , J . H . Thompson 1580 , T . J . Maidwell 27 , J . Driscoll 30 , G . R . Soper 1365 , C Winslado 69 , 0 . Beaumont 901 , R . J . Dart 192 , Frederick Binckes Grand Stewards '

Lodge , H . M . Dalton 134 , R . E . Hunt 45 , G . Smith 1799 , II . J . Dean 45 . After the transaction of tho routine business of the Lodgo , Bro . Clements the W . M . elect was presented , obligated , and duly installed , Bro . Linzell acting as Installing Master . The new W . M . having received tho salutations of the brethren assembled , proceeded to invest the following Officers for tho ensuing year : —J . Farrin

S . W ., J . Garrod J . W ., David Roberts P . M . Treasurer , T . Cunningham P . M . Secretary , W . M . Legg S . D ., Lewis J . D ., A . G . Fidler I . G ., Roo D . of C , J . Smith Steward , Very Tyler . In appointing the several Officers , tho AV . M . addressed each on the duties expected of him , and briefly explained tho moral lessons taught by the respective jewels of office . A petition to tho Board of

Benevolence on behalf of the widow of a deceased brother was formally recommended by tho Lodge , and signed by the principal Officers , as well as by several of the members , after which Lodge was closed , the brethren repairing to tho banquet-room , where a most enjoyable repast awaited them . Full justice having been done to the good , things provided , the W . M . proceeded with tbe toasts of the evening .

Those in honour of the Queen , H . R . H . tho Prince of Wales M . W . G . M ., the Pro G . M . and other Grand Officers , having been proposed and heartily received , that of tho W . M . of the High Cross Lodge was given by tie I . P . M . Bro . Bnrford , who said he felt it a great pleasure to propose the health of his successor , Bro . Clements , as he felt snre ono and all would be gratified in according a hearty reception to the

toast . Any one who know Bro . Clements would agree with him that their present Master was well suited for the post he occupied , and he felt they could look forward to the coming year with satisfaction , assured that the work of the Lodge would be efficiently carried out . It was announced that the charity box , which had been sent round among the members of the Lodge , contained the sum of 20 s , which

amount was handed over to the Treasurer . Bro . Clements , in replying to the toast proposed iu his behalf , said he felt at a loss to express his feelings . Bro . Bnrford had said so much in his favour , both as regarded what he had done as well as what ho was expected to do , that he really felt uncertain whether he should be able to satisfy them . However , so long as he was connected with the High

Cross Lodge , he should endeavour to do his duty in as satisfactory a way as they said he had done in the past—indeed he should do hia best ; to do more was impossible . He craved the assistance of his brethren in the work of the Lodge , and if at any timo ho went wrong , he hoped they wonld not fail to tell him of it , iust as they had applauded him for his past efforts . Ho now

proposed tho health of the Immediate Past Master , Bro . Burford , wth whom he said the brethren were all well acquainted , he having been present at each of the meetings hold during his term of office . He felt sure the brethren would drink his health most heartily on this the night of his retirement from office . He was aware that Bro . Burford had not fulfilled tho duties of the chair to his own

satisfaction , but he was certain that he had done his best to rule the Lodge . The W . M . had also much pleasure in presenting , in the name of the members , the P . M . 's jewel , which they had voted at the last meeting ; and in doing so he felt he expressed the desire of all present when he said that he hoped Bro . Burford would enjoy health for many years to come , and often wear that token of regard iu their midst .

Bro . Burford , in acknowledgment , desired to express his heartiest thanks for the way in which he had been received that night , and indeed throughout the year . He had had matters of business to attend to , which had prevented his paying as much attention to his duties in connection with the Lodge as he shonld have liked , but he hoped the brethren would overlook any shortcomings on his rjart . The next

toast was proposed in honour of tho Installing Master Bro . Linzell , who , the W . M . said , had rendered great service to the Lodge on many occasions , and he hoped wonld be among them for many years to do so again if needful . Bro . Linzell having tendered hia thank _ , expressed his opinion that he had that day placed in the chair a Brother who was not only able to rale , but he believed willing to do his

utmost for the Lodge . He looked forward to a most successful year of office . Bro . Clements next called upon tho brethren to drink success to the Masonic Charities . He felt tho presence of Bro . Binckes , the'Secretary of the Boy ' s School would be looked upon as a snfficiont excuse for his altering the order of the toasts . Ho had hoped also to have had tho company of Bros . Terry and Hedges , but they hud

both written stating their inability to attend . After a hearty response , Bro . Binckes rose to reply . The Masonic Institutions were so well known to the members of tho High Cross Lodge , as well , he doubted not , to the numerous visitors , that ho felt it unnecessary to introduce them . He need hardly say that the Lodge had , hy ii s

efforts during the past few years , won a place for itself wnich reflected the greatest credit on its members . That this state of affairs was likely to continue , was evident from the fact that next year the Lodge would be represented at all three of tho Festivals . Ho could but regret the absence of his young friends , who were away enjoying themselves at tho seaside , or elsewhere ,

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while he , a poor old man , was loft to plead the cause of charity . Still he felt his was not a very difficult task among such brethren as those around him . He had personally to thank Bro . Clements , who in June last represented the Lodge at the Festival of the Boys' School , when , under the presidency of the Earl of Lathom , one of the most successful Festivals over known in connection with

Freemasonry took place . That and other similar gatherings had realised so much for the Masonic Charities that Freemasons could say that no society in the world could boast of such institutions as those they supported . He then referred to tho work beinsr done through tho efforts of those connected with the Tottenham and Enfield Charity Association , tho sum raised dnring tho two and a half years

it had been in existence being , he was told , no less than £ 374 17 s —a grand total , and one of which they might justly be proud . Whilo it was true that Freemasonry was flourishing , it was also true that the demands made on it wero daily increasing . He hoped the brethren would forgive him if he appeared to take up too much of their time ; he was pleading for those who could not plead for

themselves , and who therefore wero obliged to placo their cause m hands such as his ; and further , ho was but trying to induce them to continue a work which had been so well supported by those who had gone before . Tho health of the Past Masters was next given from the chair , the W . M . boing very pleased to bo able to tender a welcome to so many of their number . They had on the present occasion as many as

thirteen present , almost as many as it was possible to muster . He hoped the P . M . ' s would continue to show their love for tho Lodge , where he felt assured their efforts would always bo appreciated . Personally , ho felt on the best of torms with them—a fact which , he thought , augnred well for the next twelve months in the Lodge . Bro . Stephens , in acknowledging tho toast , said he could not call to

mind what injury ho had done that ho should be called npon to respond for so large a company of Past Masters . There were many present who wore his seniors , and who would have been far moro suitable than he ; bnt having been commanded , he obeyed most willingly . Ho felt quite sure that all the assistance the Past Masters could givo would be accorded most heartily . There was a good

feeling existing between the Past Masters and Officers of the Lodge , that mnst lead to the work of the Lodge being carried on in tho samo smooth way as heretofore . The toast of the Visitors was tho next on the list , and thafc was given and received in a most hospitable manner , Bros . Greenwood and Driscoll replying . The toast of the Officers , the Worshipful Master

considered more particularly concerned himself , perhaps even more than it concerned the Lodge , for without good Officers he could do nothing . He looked upon all he had that day appointed as being able to perform the work of every post they might be called upon to fill . He also looked upon them as those he could with pleasure work with , and if any of his appointments might be open to question , they shonld

bear in mind that he was in a very similar position to that of a captain of a ship to whom mnst bo left tho appointment of assistants who would work amicably , aud among whom there was no fear of mutiny . Each of the officers having replied , the toast of the Press was given , Bro . Morgan jnn . acknowledging the compliment paid by the W . M . to the Masonic portion of the literature of the conntry . The proceedings were brought to a close in the usual form .

Upton" Lodge, No. 1227.

UPTON" LODGE , No . 1227 .

niHIS Lodgo met at the Spotted Dog , Upton , on Thursday , tho 19 th - * - instant . There wore present Bros . J . Andrews W . M ., A . W . Fenner S . W ., Withnrston J . AV ., Wayland Treas ., Sergeant Sec , A . Clark S . D ., R . W . Pearcy J . D ., Gioseke I . G ., Bowler Tyler , and P . M . ' s Bratton , Picking , Brown , and Lyons , with a good muster of tho members . Tho usual preliminaries were gono through , and the Lodgo advanced to tho second degree , when Bros . G . and S . Ager

gave proof of their proficiency , and were duly entrusted . Lodgo was opened in the third degree , and those brethren wero raised in a very impressive manner . Lodgo was resumed , and Bro . C Free answered the questions in a satisfactory manner , and was passed to the degree of P . O . The principal business of the evening was then

proceeded with , that of the installation of Bro . Fenner the W . M . elect , who was duly obligated by the W . M . Lodge was resumed to the third degree , and those brethren below the degree of Installed Master retired . A Board of Installed Masters was then formed , and Bro . Fenner was regularly installed into the chair of K . S . ; he invested Bro . Andrews as I . P . M . The Board of Installed Masters

was then closed , aud the brethren admitted ; they saluted the W . M . in the three degrees , after which the W . M . appointed and invested his Officers as follow : —Bros . Witherston S . W ., A . Clark J . W ., Waylaud Treas ., Sergeant Sec , R . W . Pearcy S . D ., Gieseke J . D ., D . Legg I . G ., Wallbrecht AV . S ., Patrick D . C , Bowler Tyler . After this the ceremony was completed by Bro . Andrews giving the addresses , in a

manner that elicited the hearty approbation of those present . Tho brethren then adjourned to banquet , which was served by Mrs . Vauso iu her satisfactory wanner , and to which the brethren did ample justice . Tho cloth being removed , the usual Loyal toasts wero proposed , and heartily responded to . The health of tho W . M . was proposed , in a very graceful speech , by Bro . Andrews I . P . M . In

response , Bro . Fenner thanked Bro . Andrews for the flattering way in which he had proposed the toast ; also the brethren for tho cordial manner in which they had received it ; he hoped to discharge his duties in as admirable a manner as had Bro . Andrews ; he would strive his utmost to give satisfaction to tho brethren and promote harmony in tho Lodge . The W . M . then , in the name of the

Lodge , presented Bro . Andrews with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , which had been unanimously voted by the brethren . In doing this , Bro . Fenner descanted upon the many abilities Bro Andrews had displayed during his year of office . Another souveni . was also presented to the I . P . M ., in the shape of a necklet for Mrs . Andrews . This gift was offered in the name of the brethrer of the Lodge , as a mark of their appraiection of Bro . Andrews