Derby Allcroft Lodge, No. 2168.

DERBY ALLCROFT LODGE , No . 2168 .

THB annual installation meeting of this Lodgo was held on Thursday , 8 th inst ., nt the Athenmum , Camden-road , under tho presidency of Bro . Thos . Eccleston Gibb W . M . The usual ceremonies having been observed in regard to opening , tho minutes of the last regular Lodge , nnd of a Lodge of Emergency were confirmed . Tho

ballot was taken for two candidates for initiation , Mr . Frederick AVilliam AVobb , who was proposed by tho AV . M . elect , and seconded by Bro . Rawlinson , nnd Mr . Robert Orrock , who had Bros . Abbot and Hyman for sponsors . Both were accepted , and subsequently admitted in due form to tho benefits of Masonio light . The Secretary of the

Lodge , Bro . R . D . Cummings P . M ., then installed Bro . James Percy Fitzgerald ns AV . M . for the ensuing year . The new ruler was regularly sainted and then appointed the following as his Officers : — - Bros . H . Halliday S . AV ., J . Corbett P . M . J . W ., E . Jolliffe P . M . Treas ., R . D . Cummings P . M . Sec , J . P . Harding P . M . S . D ., AV . F . Lord J . D .,

G . Rawlinson I . G ., S . Garcia P . M . D . of C , J . F . Davey and C Michio Stewards , Dr . Haskins Organist , Harman Tyler . Bro . Cummings completed tho ceremony of installation , and nothing further offering the Lodge was closed , tho brethren subsequently repairing to the lower hall , where a banquet awaited them . This was served

in excellent form' by the caterers , Messrs . Beale and Co ., whom wo have previously complimented , and who now added to their already high reputation . Among the visitors present were : —Brothers R . J . Emerson 1507 , E . AVright P . M . 1364 , AV . Cook P . M . 22 , James H . Hall 2045 , J . Bangs 27 , T . de B . Holmes J . W . 1319 , G . E . Fair .

child AV . M . 1319 , H . Tinney P . M . 1319 , G . W . Neave AV . M . 1228 , E . AV . Scattergood P . M . 753 , R . Pittam Stevens AV . M . 901 , A . Princo Senior Deacon 901 , James Stevens P . M . 1426 , R . A . Kirkaldy P . M . 1321 , A . T . Yardley 901 , J . Edgar W . M . 1287 , H . Ryan 68 , E . AVhite P . M . 177 , W . Garston P . M . 1607 , M . H . Hale P . M . 27 , J . C .

Frank P . M . 212 , T . A . Williams 2029 , A . James 1706 , & c . Afc the conclusion of the banqnet grace was sunsr , and then the customary toasts wero honoured . In proposing the health of tho Grand Master tho Chairman referred to tho fact ; that tho next day would be His ltoyal Highnesa's birthday , when he would doubtless receive ,

as he deserved , the congratulations of a devoted people , for the Prince of AVales had gained for himself respect ; iu every part of the country . Tho Senior Warden proposed tbo toast of tho Pro Grand Master , which was followed , from the south , by that of the Deputy Grand Master and tho other Officers of Grand Lodge . The

Junior Warden was sure the toast would be well received , as it was customary for Freemasons to pay honour to those at their head . Thoy had the pleasure of welcoming among them a most distinguished Grand Officer , ono wbo had conferred honour on their Lodge by allowing it to bo called after him—Bro . Derby Allcroft . The

members of tho Lodge considered it a great hononr to bo thus intimately associated with Bro . All croft , ' who had done much for the benefit of Freemasonry , and had won esteem throughout tbe Craft . Bro . AUcro'fc replied , thanking Bro . Corbett and the brethren for tbe kindness they hitd evinced towards him . Ho considered his own

career was a living example of the honours which might fall to any man ' s lot in Freemasonry . Ho had nob sought them , but when be had them conferred upon him he had striven to show how much he appreciated the confidence reposed in him . He had been elected to one of the most dignified positions in the Craft—that of Givind

Treasurer , aud fully appreciated the compliment . As evidence that he had not completed his work in becoming a Past Grand Officer he referrad to the Committee of Investigation then sitting in connection with the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . De had been selected as one of a few appointed to conduct that

inqnir }' , and ho conld assure the Craft ho was devoting his best attention to the work entrusted to him . That Committee had already held several meetings , and it was hoped that the first section of the inquiry would be completed thafc week . They would then listen to what could bo said in the way of suggested improvement " , ancl after

that would submit thoir report , which report they all hoped would provo of benefit to tho Institntion concerned . Bro . Gibb next proposed tlie health of the Worshipful Master . Ho folt the members owed to their present Master all the honour which was at present associated with the Lodge . He it was who had been the prime

mover in its foundation , and to him they had looked for a solution of all the difficulties they had so successfully surmounted . In submitting the toast , therefore , ofthe AVorshipful Master , he had no hesitation in asking fche brethren fco do hononr to it , while he had equal confidence in promising the Master all the help it was in the power of

tho members to afford . The AVorshipfiil Master replied , thanking the brethren , and assuring them their kind expressions would act as an incentive to him to strive to do more for the Lodgo than he had hitherto done . As a founder ofthe Loclgo he could bufc say how well the members had supported them in the work of establishment , and

he hoped that as years went on ifc would continue to hold a high position in the Craft . He now submitted the toast of the Immediate Past Master , aud presented to thafc brother the jewel provided by the Lodge , in appreciation of his services during the past year . Brother

Gibb replied , and the Master gave the health of tho Initiates , which ho described ns a most important toast afc all times , but particularly so in a young Lodge such as theirs . While they were anxious fco havo new members they were also desirous that none but worthy men should bs associated with them . He had no hesitation in

offering a cordial greeting to tho two brethren admitted that day . Each of the initiates responded , Bro . Webb hoping he might profit by fche excellent lessons that hud been set him that day , and that he might cven ' nally become a useful member of the Lodge . Tha health of tho Installing Master Bro . Cummings wns next submitted , the AV . M .

and tho brethren testifying fco the excellence of the ceremony performed by the Secretary . Bro . Cummings responded . His work that day had bscn a labour of love , ancl he was heartily pleased that it had given some amount of satisfaction . The Visitors—of whom the AVorshipful Master said there were twenty-six—wero nc :: t honoured , and several of the guesU responded . After thi- j tho Past

Derby Allcroft Lodge, No. 2168.

Masters , the Treasnrer and Secretary , and the Officers wore fcoastel , aud the proceedings were brought to a conclusion in the usual way . Joppa Lodge of Instruction , No . 188 . —A meeting wai hold on Tnesday , the 6 th instant , at the Manchester Hotel , Aidersgate-stroefc , E . C . Present—Bros . Chillingworth W . M ., Jones S . AV .,

J . Davis jun . J . AV ., Saqni Secretary , Agutta S . D ., Dodd J . D ., Davey I . G ., Dodson P . M ., Pege P . M . ; Thorn , Friodlander , Marcus , Gooding * , Marks , Poyntor , Sargoant , Gardner . The initiation ceremony was rehearsed , Brother Friedlander candidate . The firsfc and second sections wore worked by Brother Thorn W . M . 2206 . Brother Sargeant was elected a member .

On Tnesday , the 13 th instanfc . Pros . Davis W . M ., Chillingworth S . AV ., Kaye J . W ., Thorn Acting Preceptor , Saqui Secretary , Garrard S . D ., Smith J . D ., AVhite I . G . ; Bros . Pege , Lockstone , Marcus , Fried , lander , Macnee , Dodd , Marks , Goodinge , Ansell , Frantz , Cohen .

After preliminaries , tho "initiation ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Friedlander candidate . This brother also answered questions leading to the second degree . Lodge was opened in the second , and Bro . Thorn worked the first section of the lecture . Bro . Chilling worth was appointed AV . M . for ensuing week .

High Street , Acton , at 8 * 15 p . m . The members' -will * be pleased to welcome any brethren of the surrounding neighbourhood .

The Priory Lodge of Instruction , No . 1996 , meets every Thursday , at tho Berrymead Priory Constitutional Club .

The Royal National Life-boat Institntion haa contributed £ 400 to the fund which is being raised locally for tbe benefit of the widows aud orphans of the four life-boatmen who unfortunately lost their lives on the occasion of the capsizing of tho volunteer Life-boat ' Refuge , off Gorleston , on Saturday , the 10 th instant . The Life-boat in question does not belong to the Institution , and is in no way connected with it .

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