Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

HIGH CROSS LODGE , No . 754 .

THE installation meeting of this Lodge to- k place on Wednesday , at tho Seven Sisters' Tavern , Page Green , Tottenham . Lodge was opener ! at fonr oVIocfc by the W . M . Bro . James Garrod , who wns supported by his Officers and the following Past , "Masters : —Bros . W . Dance ( Treasurer ) . T . Cunningham ( Secretary ) , J . Wells . H . Stephens . Thos . Jones , J . Linzell , H . Clements , G . Bnrford , G- Townsond . After the minutes of last meeting had been read and confirmed , the

ballot was taken for Mr . James Barnes , who was proposed as a candidate for initiation by Bro . Dance P . M . and seconded bv Brother Mailer P . M . The result was in favour of the candidate . The report of the Audit Committee was read and adopted , and then the event , of the day was brought on . Bro . Clements P . M . introduced Bro . William Martin Tegg the W . M . elect , and Bro . Garrod carried out .

the ceremony in a most praiseworthy way . On the readmission of the brethren below the rank of Installed Master , Bro . Tegg was sainted ar > d the following * were invested as Officers for the ensuing year . Bros . E . J . Lewis S . W .. Geo . Eowe J . W ., W . Dance P . M . Treasnrer , J . Linzell P . M . Secretary , A . G . Fidler S . D ., W . S . Conper J . D ., H . Bnrkin I . G ., W . J . Meek M . C , Thos . Jones P . M . Wine

Steward , J . L . Lorn Assistant Wine Steward , J . Very Tvler . Bro . Tegg was soon called npon to prove his capacity for office ; Mr . Barnes , the candidate for initiation named above , presented him . self , and the ceremony of initiation was ably performed by tho W . M . Routine work followed . A notice of motion was given by Brother Mailer affecting the welfare of the Lodge . This will be considered at

tbe next meeting . Eeference to the death of Bro . Smart was ne , £ t made ; he had left a widow and large family unprovided for . Bro . P . M . Mailer solicited the co-operation of the brethren in order that one of the six orphan children should be provided for nt the T . oynl Masonio Institution for Boys . The W . M . endorsed Bro . P . M . Mailer ' s remarks as to the esteem in which their late Brother Smart wns held

by tbe members , nnd he felt that , by a little exertion the necessary snpport to carry the election of the lad might , be secured . Brother Stephens P . M . stated that he had been requested to brin g under tho notice of the Lodge the impoverished condition of a late member . The fortunes of this brother through illness and other causes , were at very low ebb ; he had a family dependent on him , nnd 0 . 1 their behalf

he ( Bro . Stephens ) brons-hfc the ca <* n forward . Some discission followed , as to the merits of the applicant , nnd reference was mall 1 to previous appeals for assistance . Brother Dance P . M . ; . nd Treasurer said there was a substantial balance in favour of the Benevolent , Fnnd of the Lodgo , and to bring the discussion to nn issue ho wonld pro . pose that , a sum of £ 3 bo voted . This wns seconded by Bro . Garrod

I . P . M ., and unanimousl y asreed to . Henrty good wiahes were ten . dered , and the Lodo-o wns closed . A mo « f . elegn-f . banquet wns supplied by Bro . O-ldy , who always exerts himself to promote rVSp comfort of this Lodge . When the clo * h had been clenrpd . t e WM . gave his attention to the tonsts , nnd fnll honour wns done t . hpm Bro . James Gnrrod proposed the health of the W . M . Bro . Tegg nr > .

peared before them in that , capacity for the first time that , evening . However , he had performed bis duties most , efficienfclv ; the way ho addressed his Officers was eminently satisfactory , and the ceremony of initiation which followed left nothing 1 to be desired . Bro . Tegg had passed through tho several offices in the Lodge , nnd it was anticipated he would perform the duties of the chair in nn eff _ -i ° ni

way . He ( Bro . Gnrrod ) had great pleasure in cnl'ingon tlie hrp + liren to hononr the toast . After the ever ponnlnr duel- — " All ' s Well . " bv Bros . Stephens nnd Bnrford , onme the reply of the W . M He w-s much grnt fied at what had been sa < "d of him bv Bro . Gnrrod . Ho had looked forward to the time wh «* n he might achieve his present po _ t'on , and would oonHnup to do his best for tho welfare of the Lodwe .

The health of the Initiates was next , brought rind « r notice , and after a song by Bro . Maeknev , whose energy is as unflagging as we remember it , —well , we will not . say how manv years ago , came tbe reply of Bro . Barnes , who hoped he might become a good , and an old member amongst , them . H * was mnoh gratified at what he bnd seen that evening . The Totalling Mnster was the next tonst brought

before the meeting , Bro . Garrod had ably snstnined the dignity of the Lodge , and well deserved the jewel which th ° W . M . had now the privilege of placing on his breast . At , this stage of the proceedings Bro . R . W Herev favnnred with a mnsieM sketch—The Italian Opera . Herein Bro . H ney ' o wonderfnl yocnl powers were afforded full scope for development , while his artistic

mastery of the pianoforte was benrHlv applauded . In replr to the toast Brother Garrod remarked thnfc the past yenr had been a mosfc pleasant , one . He had had the honour to initiate several candidnt . es , who he looked upon as h'kelv to prove a credit to the Order . He trusted Bro Tegg might , have an equally successful time of ifc , and heartily thanked fcho brethren for tho *' ewel .

and for the way in which they hnd complimented him . The Visitors , of whom there wero upwards of twenty present , received a henrtv welcome , and Bros . Driscoll , Longhurst . Mnckney , Brinjes , arK Lnvering acknowledged the compliment . In speaking to the tonst of the Masonic Charities , the W . M . stated he had received a letter from Bro . F . Binckes . regretting his inability to be present . Time was

getting short , and wifb the permission of tho brethren , he would asso . cinte with the tonst the name of Bro . Morgan , as representing the Mnsonic Press , and doubtless Brother Morgan wonld offer a few remarks in reference to fche Institntions Brother Morgan , after thanking the Worshipfnl Mnster for acknowledging the service "

rendered by the Press , regrefcfed the absence of the official representatives of the Institntions . Brothers Terry and TTerlg ^ p were away recruiting themselves . Bro . Binckes—who for the present he might designate the official in charge—was seriously indisposed , and he ( Bro . Morgan ) feared they could scarcely hope to seo " onr Hercules" up to his standard point for a time afc least . He had

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seen Bro . Binckes a few days back , and was gratified at being nble to state that ho found him better than on a visit he had made a week earlier . With respect to the Institutions , the results for the year might be taken as satisfactory . The first Festival , that of the Royal Mnsonic Benevolent Institution , presided over by Colonel Iilnyd-Philipps , Prov . Grand Master South Wales ( Western Division )

realised about £ 12 . 500 ; His Royal Highness the Dnke of Connaught did duty for the Girls' School , and was supported by a very large body of Stewards , the amonnt raised being somewhere about £ 13 . 250 . The Lord Mayor of London presided at the Festival of the Boys ' School , the last of tho . se held , and the result achieved might be con . sidered satisfactory—nearly £ 12 , 000 being the outcome of the

Stewards exe tions . Bro . Morgan then complimented fche brethren of the High Cross Lodge on their zeal in behalf of the Institutions , nnd felt they might rely on the assistance of Bro . Binckes and the other Secretaries in carrying the election of the lad Smart . He thanked the W . M . for his promised services as Steward for the Girls ' School , and felt tbe inter sts of their candidate would be well looked

after by the Senior Warden Bro . E . J . Lewis , who would act in a similar capacity at the Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys in 1883 . The remaining toasts comprised the P . M . ' s , the Officers , & o . It was a late hour before the Tyler gave fche signal for departure , The following brethren were present , as Visitors : —James Hammett 861 , C . 0 . Pearce 1237 , P . H . Willson 861 , J . Driscoll 30 , Hyde

Pullen P . G . S . B ., J . H . B-injes 309 , E . W . Maokney 134 , George Collier 1237 . H A . Bird 1567 , ' W . W . Morgan Seo . 211 , C . F . Smith Prince Leopold , T . F . Lee 862 , R . Leaman W . M . 1707 , R . W . Henev 144 . J . Longhurst 133 . J . E . Finder 1707 , J . H . Thompson 1471 , R . George 1524 , T . Wigglesworth 15 , W . B . Lovering 1579 , G . Perry P . M . 1110 , R . Matthison 1237 , Thomas Perry 869 , & o ,

United Pilgrims Lodge of Instruction , No . 507 . — The meeting at the Surrey Masonic Hall , on Friday , 18 th inat ., was well attended . Amongst those present were Bros . J . Bate W . M ., H . M . Williams S . W ., 0- H . Phillips J . W ., R . Poore S . D .. F . Thurston J . D ., G . W . Knight I . G ., J . Stevens P . M . Preceptor , E . A . Francis ( Preceptor 1949 ) , G . Hubbard , 0 . Sims , W . J . Newland 1922 , J . Belgrave , J . S . Eidmans , H . Bigg , & c . Bro . Bate having opened

the Lodge in the several degrees , very ably rehearsed the ceremony of raising , assisted by Bro . Francis as candidate , -who delivered the charge of the degree , and closed down . Lodge was called off for entry drill , in which all present took part , and called on . The Preceptor ap . pointed Bro . Thurston as W . M . on the occasion of next meeting and all other Officers were retained . Lodge waa then olosed in perfect harmony .

Dalltoupie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —A meet . ing was held on Tnesday . the 15 tb inst ., afc Bro . Smyth ' s , the Sisters ' Tavern , Pownnll-rond , Dalston . Present—Bros . T . Clark W . M ., . Tones S . W .. Marsh J W ., F . Carr Secretary , Robinson S . D ., Smyth I . G . Lodge was formally opened , and minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The Lodge was then advanced , and Bro . Robinson

offered himself as a candidate for the third degree . The usual questions were satisfactorily answered , and the candidate received the test of merit . The W . M . opened the Lodge in the third degree and nbly rehearsed the ceremony . Bro . Carr ( Secretary ) gave the traditional history Tho W . M . nexfc worked the third section of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was closed in the third and second degrees , and Bro . Jones was appointed to preside afc the nexfc

meeting . On 22- d inst . Bros . Jones W . M ., Marsh S . W ., Robinson J . W ., F . Cnrr Secretary , Smyth S . D ., T . Clark J . D ., Bnnker I . G . ; P . M . Bro . Wallington Preceptor ; also Bros . A . J . Clark , Catling , Christian , Baker , S te ° l , Finch , Allen , Edwards , Morgan . After preliminaries the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Edwards candidate .

Lodge was called off , and afterwards resumed its Masonic duties . Rro . Jones vacated tbe chair , which was taken by the Preceptor , who opened the Lodge in tho second and third degrees . On resuming in the second degree , Bro . Wallington rehearsed the ceremony of installation , placin g Bro . Jones into the chair of K . S Bro . Jones went through the form of investing Officers , Bro . Wallington gave the

addresses to Master Wardens and brethren , and was comp limented and thanked by all present . Bro . Steele , of the Chapter Lodge , No . 1365 was elected a member . Bro . Carr , the energetic Secretary of this Lodge of Instruction , will preside on Tuesday nexfc . Before the Lodge closed Bro . P . M . Wallington rose ; be stated thafc a desire had been expressed by several of the members thafc Bro . W . W . Morgan

shonld be invited to deliver one of his lectures at this Lodge of Instruction . He hnd a lively recollection of the visit paid there by Bro . •Tames Stevens , when he gave his lecture on the Masonio Rituals ot fcho Firsfc Degree . The brethren had derived great benefit and instruction from Bro . Stevens ' s visit ; ho ( Bro . Wallington ) hnd nofc

hitherto hnd nn opportunity of listening to Bro . Morgan , but he was informed the lectnres he gave were of nn instructive and entertaining character . He would avail himself of the opportunity offered by Bro . Morgan's visit to request him to attend on that day fortnight rov the purpose , provided his other engagements permitted . B ' Morgan in response thanked Bro . Wallington , and stated he wnulc attend on tho evening mentioned , viz ., tbe Sth of September . Loclg was then closed , and adjourned till Tuesday next .

Hyde Park Lodge of Instruction , No . 1425 .-TJJl . odge of Instruction , which meets at the Westbourne , Craven-roaa . Purldington , under the Preceptorship of Bro . G . Read P . M . 511 , wm hold special meetings , to inaugurate the season , as follows : St August , under the presidency of Bro . J . Collings Preceptor ot tn Ranelngh Lodge of Instrnction , when the ceremony of passing w > bo rohearsed . 4 th September . —Bro . G . Davis P . M . 167 , Preceptor