High Cross Lodge, No. 754.

coming from a district very many miles distant , it was ono that htv been very much before the English public of late . The district IK had the honour of representing was intimately associated with th early history of Freemasonry . He had helped to raise the standnn of Freemasonry in Tunis , aud was very proud of the part ho har taken in tho introduction of the beauties of the Craft into Northeri

Africa . Tho History of English Freemasonry in Tnnis was a very remarkable one , and ho shonld regret if tho course of recent events made any difference to it there . It had been his privilege to preside as first W . M . of the Ancient Carthage Lodge , and in that positiot had ruled over its destinies for three consecntive years , durin < j which time he had initiated into the Craft upwards of 120 members

who represented no less than seven different nationalities and five different creeds . He felt that whatever might occur in the future in Tnnis , these brethren wonld ever bo united iu their desire to uphold the Grand Lodge of England and its sacred watchwords—Brotherly Love , Relief , and Truth . Although then speaking to the members of the High Cross Lodge for the first time , he did not feel

he was among strangers ; be had read accounts of their doings , and was now very proud to attend a Lodge which had for so long a time had the credit of being a staunch supporter of the Charities , and was noted for its generally strict adherence to tho principles of the Craft . He owed his knowledge of the members to the Masonic Press , since the introduction of which he thought a great and

beneficial change had come over Freemasonry . It would now afford him great pleasure to be ablo to endorse the good opinion already formed by his friends as to the character of the Lodge , which he had visited with great pleasure . Bro . Clements now assumed the gavel to propose tho health of the Worshipful Master . During his term of office no ceremony had given him greater pleasure than had that of

installing Bro . Gan od into the chair . In initiating a member into the Order it was necessary for a Master to rely to a very great oxtent on tho recommendations of others , but in the case of installing a successor it was different ; in that case the Master , and indeed all the brethren , had their own experience on which to base an opinion , and it was bnt natnral that a different feeling should be

experienced by the Master , moro particularly when , as was the case with Bro . Garrod , the incoming brother was more than usually profi . cient in the work of the Lodge . In installing snch a Master ho felt that really he was not longer wanted in the Lodge , as his successor was quite capable of performing all the dnties that could possibly be required of him . If any further proof of the fitness of Bro . Garrod

for the office were required than that possessed by each individual brother , he thought that the action of the members of the Lodge of Instruction attached to the High Cross Lodgo would snpply it . The apron with which he had that evening had the honour of investing Bro . Garrod was presented to him by tho members as a mark of their esteem and regard . The gift in i " self , ho felt ,

would be agreeable to Bro . Garrod , but when with it were tendered the heartiest good wishes of the donors , he felt it would bo even more so ; he could only hope t > at as Master of the High Cross Lodgo Bro . Gavrou wonld continue to merit that regard from nil with whom he was associated that was so apparent nt the present time . Tho apron referred to is mounted with silver fittings , and enclosed in a case

which bears the following inscription : — _ " Presented by the members of tho High Cross Lodge of Insfcruc . tion , to Bro . James Garrod on hi ^ installation as W . M . of the High Cross Lodge , No . 754 , 24 th August 1881 . " Bro . Garrod tendered his sincere thanks for the kind way in which tho brethren had received the toast . He shonld endeavour to conduct

the work of the Lodge to the satisfaction of them all , but he was afraid , following in the footsteps of such a Masou as Brother Clements , that he had a very hard task before him . Five years since he had been initiated in the Lodge , and forty-six years since ho had made his appearance in this world , to distnib tho peace and harmon y of the establishment he thus formed a part of ; so far the

day was an auspicious one as far as he was personally coneernpd . He hoped to enjoy his Masonic meetings as mnch in the future as he had in the past . Referring to the testimonial presented to him b y the Lodge of Instruction , he conld only say he valued it very much , and desired to thank the members for their kindness . He then proposed tbe health of Bro . Clements the I . P . M ., referring to

the very satisfactory manner in which that brother had performed the ceremony of installation , and the work of the Lodge generally during the pa't year . He had great pleasure in presenting him with the jewel which had been voted by the members , aud which all felt was well deserved . He might say that although Masters in the past may have been as much entitled to the jewel of a P . M ., there was

no one who could possibly have better deserved it than did Bro . Clements . Bro . Clements in a few well chosen words tendered his thanks to the brethren for the support they had given him in the past , and for the jewel that day presented him . He hoped he might never disgrace the position of Past Master , to which be hacl now succeeded , but over fill it to the benefit of the Craft in general

and the High Cross Lodge iu particular . He had the satisfaction of feeling that bo left tbo chair of the Lodge wifch the esteem of tho brethren , and also with a clear conscience , having dono all that lay in his power to fulfil his duty . Bro . Garrod hacl said that he was that night really placed ou hia trial ; ancl ho ( Bro . Clements ) conld on 'y hope that twelve months hence he would deserve

as clean and clear a verdict as hacl been given to him th ev f nin g- Brother Garrod then introduced the toast of Q o Visitors , which was responded to by several of the guests of the evening ; after which tho Charities was given iromj . be chair , aud acknowledged by Bros . Binckes and Thompson . ¦

• ne rast Masters , the Masonic Press , tho Officers , and the Tyler ' s oasts were severall y eiven ancl acknowledged , thus bringing tho proeeclmgs to a conclusion . Among tho Past Masters present were Joros . J . Wells , T . Jones , J . Linzell , J . Cunningham , G . Townsend , *• iSarham , W . Dance , H . Stephens , G . Bnrford , & c .

High Cross Lodge, No. 754.

Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —A neeting waa hold on Friday , tho 19 th instant , at the Stir and "Sartor Hotel , K » w Bridge . Present : —Bros . Timker ( Treasurer ) V . M ., Andrews P . M . S . W ., Gomm P . M . J . W .. C . E . Botley Secretary , P . Botley S . D ., Monson J . D ., Maton I . G . This being the evening ippointed for the election of Preceptor , there was a largo attendance > f brethren . Lodgo was opened , ancl after preliminaries , Bro .

Andrews , with the assistance of tho brethren , worked tho second « ection of the first lecture . A lengthened disenssion then ensued * vith regard to tho election of Preceptor , ancl ultimately Bro . Andrews P . M . 77 , 299 , G 15 , and 1 Iftt , was unanimously elected to the office . Bro . Andrews expressed his sense of tho honour dono him , and poi-ited out the importance of tho duties . He waa then "lected to fill the chair on tho 26 th inst ., when the ceremony of installation will bo rehearsed .

Banquet To Bro. Douglas M. Sherwill.

BANQUET TO BRO . DOUGLAS M . SHERWILL .

A COMPLIMENTARY inaugural banquet was held on tho 18 th instant , at the Royal Aquarium , Brighton , the occasion of Bro . Douglas M . Sherwill 813 ( late Mana « or to Bros . Hitter and Clifford , of the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , City ) undertaking the proprietorship of the refreshment department of the above establishment . Several friends camo specially from London to support Bro . Sherwill ancl wish him success in his new enterprise .

Tho chair was occupied by Mr . McMillan , Q . C , Chairman of the Company , supported by the Mayor ( Bro . David Smith ) , Alderman Davey ( ex-Mayor ) , Sir John Bennett , General St . reeter ; Aldermen Brigden , Cox , Hallett , Albery ; Messrs . Bvitt , Curtis , D . H . Jacobs , Collings , Willes , A . Painter , Arthur , Levey , 0 . Hudson , Soper , Pinn , Taylor , Wilkinson , H . M . Levy , & o . The dejeilner took

place in tho Exhibition Room , which was artistically decorated , and where was exhibited an antique cabinet , over two hundred years old , in splendid preservation , presented by tho last Doge of Venice to the English Ambassador , Sir Richard Worsley , in 1787 , kindly lent by Bro . T . Winter , of Blencoe House , Brighton . The room was photographed by Messrs . Lombard ! and Son , of

Weststreet . Tho Chairman eloquently proposed the Loyal and complimentary toasts , Bro . Sir John Bennett making a very humorous speech . The Chairman , in proposing the toast of tbe day , remarked that he thought the Directors might congratulate themselves on having made a happy selection . However , ho felt bound to say thafc their late contractor , Mr . Geonre Reeves Smith jun ., had done his duty

to their satisfaction ; he left of his own accord , and all wished him snecess in his new venture . Personally , he thought the Directors had acted wisely in selecting Mr . Sherwill to fill the position . He had been chosen from anions' a number of applicants , and daring the short time he bad occupied the post he bad discharged his duties in a satisfactory manner . Not only does he individually exert himself ,

bnt he has also the assistance of his amiable wife . On the occasion of the visit of their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales he gave them every satisfaction . He would now ask tha guests to drink to his health and snecess . With tbo toast he would couple the name of Mrs . Sherwill . Bro . Sherwill , in responding , said he did nofc anticipate so many being present from London . He was honoured

by the presence of the Chairman , the Mayor , Sir John Bennett , and many other kind friends , who had attended to welcome him on his inauguration . He regretted the absence of many distinguished citizens , and re-echoed the sentiments of the Chairman , thafc whatever we try to do wo should do well and to the bast of our ability . Bro . Sherwill then announced that in future there would be a table d'hote , from five till eight , at a charge of 3 s fid , including admission to tho

Aquarium . Tho company wero delighted with songs and glees , by Bros . Chaplin Henry , Kift , J . Brown , ancl Arthur Thompson ; Bro . H . Harker was the Toast Master . All these brethren came to support Bro . Sherwill , ancl gavo their valuable services , which were well appreciated by all present . The company separated about seven o'clock , when hearty good wishes were given by the friends of Bro . Sherwill , who desired him every success .

Messrs . Lombard ! and Son , of West Street , Brighton , have on view three Photographs representing groups of the brethren and stewards assembled on the occasion of the Festival of tbe Royal Masonic Institntion for Boys , held at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton . The portraits of those engaged have been most successfully reproduced .

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