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can boast as many members as the High Cross , and if they havo as many , they have not so great a number of sincere Masons as wo have . I cannot moro than thank you For placing mo in tho chair ; whatever I may do I will endeavour to do my duty , aud work in unison with you all , and thereby please tho members of tho Lodgo . Should I seem to bo averse to some of your wishes , you may rely that 1 am

differing only iu the interests of Freemasonry . Ideas are not tho samo in all brethren , it being natural that wo should have different views on different subjects . It will be my endeavour to cany out tho duties of my office satisfactorily and I hope that I shall have a successful year , but to secure this I must ask for tho aid of the brethren and of my Officers . Tho next toast the W . M . characterised as a most pleasing

ono for him to propose , it was that of the I . P . M . Bro . Stephens . Ho was sure that thoso brethren ivho had been iu the Lodge during the past six or seven years must a ^ ree with him that Bro . Stephens had had ouo of tho most successful years on record in the High Cross Lodge . Tho brethren must be all agreed that ho had endeavoured to do his best for the Lodge , aud the result he considered had boon

proved without a , doubt to be a success . More especially was this tho case with regard to the handsome surplus he had left in tho hands of tho Treasurer . The W . M . then proceeded to place on Bro . Stephens ' breast the jewel that had been voted to him at tho last meeting . In doing so he expressed the groat pleasure ho felt in presenting this mark of tho esteem of tho Lodgo to so worthy a brother . Bro .

Stephens , in reply , after thanking the brethren for tho reception that had been accorded him , said , I do not know if lam deserving of the many kind things that have been said of me to-night . I havo endeavoured to do my utmost while in the chair for tho benefit of tho Lodgo , and as you aro all aware I havo in a measure succeeded . If I have pleased you , I am more than amply rewarded for any

oxertions I have made . I thank yon most heartily for the splendid jewel your W . M . has just placed on my breast . I hope it may be handed down to my children and their children as a token of tho respect in which their father was hold by tho High Cross Lodge . I must again thank you for tho kind way in which you havo supported mo during my year of office . The W . M . announced that tho collection made on

behalf of tho Chanty fund of tho Lodge amounted to 33 s . Tho next toast proposed from the chair was that of the Visitors . The W . M . said this was ono always well received by the High Cross Lodge . Scarcely a meeting passed but thoy had a goodly array of visitors . Cn the present occasion they did not fall short , but had many guests around them , all of whom were welcome . He considered that

tho Lodgo would hardly bo complete without its array of visitors . With the toast the W . M . coupled the name of Bro . Driscoll . That Brother in reply said— -It would bo my endeavour to do as much justice to the toast as will , I hope , satisfy my brother visitors . If tho reception accorded this evening is an indication of the usual welcome given by tho members of the High Cross Lodge ,

wc can only hope for another invitation . For myself I am an old hand , having been present at tho anniversaries of tho Lodge for several years past . One thing I havo noticed with pleasure at this Lodgo is , the interest taken in its affairs by the Past Masters ; on tho present occasion I believe there is only ono absent—aud he , I hear , is far from home , or would bo among us . This fact must be

a great pleasure to you all , and the way in which tho brethren who have passed the chair are honoured should bo an incentive to young members to tako an interest in tho Lodge . lie concluded by tendering the heartiest thanks of tho Visitors for tho toast that had boon drunk in their honour . The W . M . in giving the next toast said it was one that would doubtless bo new to most of those present . That dav

happened to bo the twenty-first anniversary of the establishment of the High Cross Lodge . Most of thoso around him could form their own opinion of the position of the Lodge at the present time , but few could remember what was its condition at the time of its formation . They had one brother , however , who could tell them something on the subject , ho having been the first initiate . The W . M .

hoped that in another twenty-ono years the Lodge would number on its roll twice as many brethren as at the present time , and that it would ever remain in a flourishing condition . He then called npon the brethren to drink to the prosperity of tho High Cross Lodge , coupling with the toast the namo of Bro . Steedman , who was initiated on the night of its consecration twenty-one years since .

Bro . Steedman said : Brethren you have thought proper to associate my namo with a very peculiar toast , and I feel very peculiar in rising to respond to it . Our Lodge was founded twenty-one years since , next Friday being tbo anniversary of its consecration . If yon will refer to the Warrant yon will find that at lirst the meetings were held every fortnight ; this was continued ( or

about three years , at which time tho Lodge found itself in debt to the extent of £ 250 . I could record other difficulties that tho Lodgo has gone through , but will suffice by now referring to its prosperous condition . Bro . Steedman concluded by wishing that theLodge might be in as good a position twenty-ouo years henco as it was then , and trusted he might bo there to seo it . The health of the Past Masters

was next given , tho W . M . referring to the great interest shown in the Lodgo by thoso who had passed tho chair . Ho stated that he had received a letter from their only absent P . M ., explaining that ill health precluded his undertaking a lovg journey in order to be with them , but hoped that at no distant date ho would again be among the members present at the regular assemblies . The W . M . expressed

his pleasure at having so large a Board of Masters to assist at his installation , and considered it something for the Lodge to bo proud of when eleven of its own Past Masters came to assise in placing a new Master in tho chair they each in turn had filled . He felt he could rely on thoir support during the term of his presidency . Bro . Wells was tlio first to reply , lie tendered the heartiest thanks of

the Past Masters for the way in which they wero at all times received , and hoped that the newly installed Master would be enabled to conduct the affairs of tho Lodge with satisfaction ; he conld assure the W . M . that he would at all times have tho cooperation of chose who had preceded him in the chair . Bro . Dance followed to the same purport , specially referring to the indebtedness

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of the Lodgo to Bro . P . M . Cunningham , the Secretary , who had , ho said , faithfully discharged his duties for the whole of tho timo he had filled that position . Tho toast of tho Treasurer and Secretary followed . The W . M . was extremely gratified in having two such worthy brethreu to rely on as thoso who filled these offices were . Bro . Treasurer replied , thanking tho company for tho way in which

the mention of tho names of tho Treasurer and Secretary had been received . He had , ho said , watched the Lodgo for a matter of 20 years , and was pleased to seo it now in so prosperous a condition Bro . Secretary followed , adding his tribute . Although it was somo timo since ho had raised his voice to express his thanks for tho kindness of the members , it was not that ho had not thanked them , ho

did so at all times , and only hoped ho might continue to deserve tho respect and esteem of his brethren he now enjoyed . Tho work of Secretary of their Lodge was no light task , but the thanks which ho received from the members from timo to timo were ample to repay any littlo trouble ho wont to in carrying out the duties of his office . The toast of tho Press was next given , the W . M . hoping that tho

transactions of tho High Cross Loclgo would always bo of such a nature as to bo deemed worthy of publication to tho Masonic World . Bro . W . W . Morgan jun . in response , referred to the great pleasure ho experienced in recording the various charitable actions of the Lodgo and its members . To tho toast of the Officers , tho two

Wardens respectively replied , each endorsing the opinion the W . M . expressed , in proposing tho toast , as to punctuality . Tho Tylcv was now summoned , anil gavo tho nsual closing toast , which having been duly honoured , Bro . Very gavo a song , and the proceedings terminated .

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THE installation was held at tho Spotted Dog , Upton , on Thursday , Bro . B . Lyons W . M . opened his Lodge . Ho was assisted by an efficient staff of officers . It was anticipated that a very strong muster of the members of tho Lodge , as well as visitors , would assemble , but owing to tho weather ( a heavy thunderstorm breaking over tho district about an hour before tho timo fixed for meeting ) , many of the brethren , doubtless , were deterred from attending . As it was there

were about forty present , amongst whom were the following Visitors T . J . Barnes P . M . 551 , Musto P . M ., Turquand P . M . 890 , 1550 , P . G . D . C , Surrey , Medland P . M . 781 , Wilson P . M . 1155 , W . J . Smith S . D . 8 ( 30 , E . Barker I . G . 800 , J . H . Pavitt 800 ,. T . Taylor D . C . Sol , G . Uiuo 190 , A . M . Elliugford 834 , D . Moss 1275 , G . Sussex 893 , P . M . Picking , Browu , aud others whose names wo wero unable to obtain . Lodgo

was opened in duo form , and the minutes of the preceding meeting having beeu read aud confirmed , the members who composed tho Audit Committee made their report to the Lodge . This showed that tho funds wero iu a satisfactory condition . Bro . Lyons thon vacated tho chair in favour of Bro . Musto P . M ., who opened tho Lodge iu tho second degree , when Bro . Joshua Andrews the W . M . elect was

presented by Bro . Lyons for installation , aud that ceremony was performed , by Bro . Musto in such an excellent manner as to call forth the approbation of tho brethren present . Bro . Andrews then proceeded to invest his Officers , as follow : —Bro . A . W . Fenner S . W ., Witherstou J . W ., Wayland Treas ., Serjeant Secretary , Lano S . D ., Clark J . D ., II . W . Pearcy I . U ., Gieseko W . S ., Lyons I . P . M . as D . C

and Gullick Tyler . Tho W . M . in investing each of these brethren with their respective collars addressed to thorn a few instructive remarks on their several duties . We congratulate tho Lodgo ou haviug a stall' of officers who aro so energetic in tho cause of Freemasonry . We have no doubt the Lodge will flourish . Decidedly

this is one of the best Lodges in the district , aud from the nuauimity which exists amongst its members we predict a brilliant career for it . The bnsiness beiug over the brethren repaired to the banquetting room where ample justice was dono to tho viauds placed beforo them . Tho menu was of a more substantial than elaborate

character . We append a copy of it as an example for other Lodges : —• Ftsrr . —Salmon , Fried and Filletted Soles , Fried and Stewed Eeis . JOINTS . —Boiled and Roast Lamb , Veal and Ham . Pour / mi . —Boiled and Koast Fowls , Ducklings , Goslings . Pastry , Dessert , & c .

Tho customary loyal toasts having beeu duly proposed and re . spondee ! to , Bro . Lyons tho I . P . M . proposed the health of the W . M . ; ho was suro that no worthier brother could have been found iu tho Lodge , or one more fitted for the duties of tho chair ; ho knew that Bro . Andrews would give satisfaction to tho brethren , and congratulated the W . M . on his installation . The W . M ., in a neat and teUim ?

speech , thauked the I . P . M . for proposing his health , also the members for electing him to the proud position he now held ; he trusted that during his year of office he would bo able to discharge his duties to tho satisfaction of the brethreu ; he would strive to do his duty conscientiously , and endeavour to further tho interests of the Lodge , and hoped ho shonld havo tho same kind co-operation of the officers aud

brethren which had been received by the Past Masters ; he concluded his remarks by presenting a P . M . ' s jewel ( tho gift of tho Lodge ) to Bro . Lyons the I . P . M ., who he sincerely hoped , would live for many years to wear it . In replying to tho toast of tho P . M . ' s Bro . Lyons said he felt that the jewel which the Lodge had so kindly presented him with , was tho most welcome gift ho could

receive , he would treasure it as a memento of what tho Upton Lodge had done for him , and it would over be an incentive to him to render the Lodgo any assistance that laid iu his power . Bro . Picking P . M . said that although he was second W . M . of the Lodge yet circumstances had occurred which prevented him from attending regularly ,

but ho hoped that in the future he should bo more regular . He gavo his entire concurrence to tho opinion expressed by Bro . Lyons I . P . M ., in respect of the choice of the brethren iu selecting their present W . M . Bro . Brown P . M . said it gave him great pleasure in being pre * sent at the installation of Bro . Andrews ; for himself , he had been a regular attendant afc tho Upton Lodge for a considerable period , and