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Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
DERBY ALLCROFT LODGE , No . 2168 . THE first anniversary and installation meeting of this Lodge was celebrated on Thursday , 10 th inst ., when a numerous body of tho member * , with their gne . ts , assembled at the Athpntonm , Camden Road . Although scarcely yet out of its swaddling clothe ., the infant Lodge has acquired considerable strength and vigour , a result that was only to be expected under the fostering care of the
worthy brother from whom it derives its patronymic . It is unnecessary to remind our readers of the popularity to which Bro . Derby Allcroft attained during the time he held the office of Grand Treasurer of England , while his exertions in furthering the interests of his Mother ( St . Botolph ) and other Lodges in the City aro equally
before the Craft . Consequently , when this new Lodge was started under the name of " Derby Allcroft , " there was shed npon it an incandescence which attracted unusual interest amongst the metropolitan Craft generally , and amongst , those also who were familiar with the name in connection with Christ's Hospital and a score of
other charitable institutions in the City of London . It is , therefore . scarcely a matter for surprise that the Lodge should have become popular even in the first year of its existence , and we can do no other than congratulate the Officers and Brethren upon the firm and satisfactory footing they have already obtained . A unique agenda
had been prepared for the " Jubilee Year , ' got up in tho primitive style of typography , the frontispiece being embellished with the Derby Allcroft crest enclosed in a garter , surmounted with the monogram " V . R . " and the Imperial Crown , with other emblems and shields on either side . Soon after four o ' clock Lodge was opened in
form by the first Worshipful Master , and the " father and founder , " Bro . John Derby Allcroft P . G . Tr ., who was supported by Brothers Thomas Bccleston Gibb S . W . and W . M . elect , James Percy Fitzgerald J . W ., E . Y . Jolliffe P . M . Treasurer , R . D . Cummings P . M .
Secretary , Harold Halliday S . D ., Joseph Corbett P . M . J . D ., J . Muir Smith I . G ., Henry Povey P . M . Dir . of Cer ., Dr . James Haskins Organist , J . F . Davey , W . T . Wetenhall , C . Coutts Michie , W . P . Lord , L . D . S ., and others , with Bro . George Harman Tyler . The Visitors included Bros . J . J . Knight W . S . 2005 , B . Lyons P . M .
1227 , J . Barnes 2202 , G . S . Fairchild P . M . 1196 , C . P . Qnick J . D 1531 , J . Miles W . M . 180 , T . W . Upton 1243 , R . Perkins P . M Treasnrer 34 , C . W . Read I . P . M . 1743 , W . T . Perry 861 , W . Cool P . M . 22 , J . H . Dixon W . M . 27 , H . T . Conolly W . M . 173 , H . D
Gamble P . M . 857 , P . Challin P . M . 3 , W . Mackie P . M . 2050 , H . Soper P . M . 704 , S . Dyball S . D . 905 , W . H . Froom P . M . 1657 , T . Whiting 22 , G . Glover 1677 , E . W . Scatterwood P . M . 753 , Richard Evo G . Treasurer , W . R . Brooks J . W . 32 , Townley , W . W . Morgan P . M . 211 , and others . The minutes of the last regular meeting having
been read and confirmed , and other preliminaries disposed of , Lodge was advanced to the third , and Bro . Walter Frewen was raised , the ceremony being well performed by the W . M ., assisted by his Officers . Subsequently Bro . Thomas Eccleston Gibb was presented as the Worshipful Master elect , and a Board of Installed Masters having
been constituted , the ceremony of installation was impressively rendered by Bro . J . P . Fitzgerald P . M ., the Junior Warden of the Lodge , who acquitted himself admirably . On the re-admission of the Brethren the newly-installed Worshipful Master was proclaimed , and saluted with the customary honours , after which he invested his
Officers for tho ensuing year , as follow : —Bros . John D . Allcroft P . G . Tr . I . P . M ., James Percy Fitzgerald S . W ., Harold Halliday J . W ., E . Y . Jolliffe Treasurer , E . D . Cummings Secretary , Joseph Corbett S . D , J . Muir Smith J . D ., W . T . Charles I . G , Henry Povey P . M . Director of Ceremonies , Dr . James Haskins Organi . t , J . F . Davey
Steward , Cbsirles Coutts Michie Steward , Harman Tyler The charges wer ^ eloquently delive'ed , and the whole ceremonj worked through in such a mannner as to afford unqualified gratified tion to all presei . t . After passing the Auditors' report , and dis . missing several matters of routine , Lodge was cksed in harmony ,
and with hearty good wishes for the coming year . Later m the evening the Brethren and their guests partook of a sumptuous banquet , under tbe presidency of the new Master , whose geniality and urbanity during the evening added a _ zest to the otherwise highly enjoyable entertainment .
In proposing the Queen and the Craft , thr Worshipful Master said he was reminded of an incident that occurred to himself while sitting next to the Chairman at a public gathering . He asked what was best to say respecting this toast ; and he ( the speaker ) replied that he should propose the health of the first woman in the world . This was
undoubtedly the case , inasmuch as Her Majesty ruled over the greatest and most constitutional empire in the world . Speaking of the M . W . Grand Master , he did not know whether it was the example afforded him by his worthy mother , bnt if -ho was the first woman in the world , undoubtedly the Prince of Wales was the most popular man in
the world . That popularity had been attained in a great measure by his devotion to any public duty he was called upon to discharge , and particularly his deep and active interest in the work of Freemasonry . He then proposed the G . Officers Present and Past , and in doing so said most of those present knew that Charity was a great fundamental
principle of Freemasonry , Earl Carnarnon especially so regarded it , and his efforts on behalf of every charitable object brought before him were universally known and appreciated—especially on behalf of the young . The Deputy Grand Master was equally popular , and the Derby Allcroft Lodge was fortunate that evening , inasmuch as they
had with them the present Grand Treasurer of England , Bro . Richri . Eve , and Bro . John Derby Allcroft , their esteemed Immediate Past Master and a Past Grand Treasurer of Grand Lodge . Both these brethren had received their positions by the suffrages of the greai
body of the Craft . With respect to Bro . Allcroft , he should have more to say about him later on , therefore he would conple with the ton . 11 V . name of the Grand Treasurer . Bro . R . Eve , in the course of a lengthy and vigorous response , said , in tho presence of Bro .
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Allcroft , he felt scarcely equal to the dnty of replying adequately to the compliment paid to the Grand Officers . Still , as one of the junior Officers of the Grand Lodge he felt ho was standing there as a humble representative of a distinguished body . In his capacity as Grand Treasurer of England he had been placed in a singnlarly
honourable position . Brother Allcroft was the first of the Grand Treasurers under the new reyim 6 , and had honoured this Lodge by landing it bis name . Aa Jong as he lived , and long after , that name would be revered , not only in this Lod ^ e , but on the roll of the Past Grand Treasurers of England . He ( the speaker ) held the office of
Grand Treasnrer as ono very clear to him . Tho Most Worshipful Grand Master was tho first Officer elected by the Craft ; the office of tho Grand Treasnrer was also an elective ono . It was the privilege of tho Grand Master to appoint men of position to the various offices , and when they considered tho distinguished positions and the
calibre of the men so chosen , ha felt that tho Craft was honoured by their assisting in the administration of its affairs . During the present year the distinction of Past Grand rank had been conforred upon many eminent Masons , amongst whom were representatives of all the higher professions , Science , Literature ,
Art , Medicine , the Law , Music , & c , whose very highest exponents wore all enrolled under the banner of Freemasonry . Undoubtedly much had been achieved by Freemasonry , but he was fully convinced that there was still a great deal more to be got from it . What might bo described as the " religious
element" in Freemasonry was , in his opinion , capable of still further development . They all recognised the Great Architect of the Universe , and were fully sensible of the responsibilities of that belief , bnt whether the principles of religion could not be more closely applied to active Masonic work was to him a matter of
peculiar interest . He again returned thanks for the cordiality with which the toast of the Grand Officers had been received . The Immediate Past Master then gave the health of the newly-installed W . M ., and iu the course of his observations pointed out that one of the great advantages of Freemasonry was that it brought men of
various grades and classes together , where they could enjoy the interchange of fraternal intercourse , aud consider , on the same common platform , those measures which were conducive to the wellbeing of the Craft . He trusted Bro . Gibb might have a pleasant and prosperous year of office , and that his ruling might prove satisfactory
to the members generally of the Lodge . The Worshipful Master , after returning thanks for the exceedingly cordial reception that had been accorded to the toast , observed that he esteemed it a great honour for so young a Mason to occupy the chair of such an important Lodge as this . He could hardly consider himself a fledgeling , but he
had known many men who were more experienced and able Craftsmen than himself who had failed to attain to that distinction . Whilst fully sensible of the great honour that had been conferred upon him through the kindness of the Brethren , he had some misgivings as to his own qualifications for the adequate discharge of the
duties of so elevated a position . However , he assured them he would strive , to the utmost of his power and ability , to perform those duties to the satisfaction of the members , and to promote in every way the welfare of the Lodge and the harmony of their assemblies . He next proposed the Immediate Past Master , which he regarded as the
toast of the evening . They were all aware of the eminent position held for many years by John Derby Allcroft in the City of London . He was one of the foremost of London ' s merchant princes , and was recognised as one of the most benevolent and charitably-disposed men of the day . There was no institution having for its object the
education of the young , the alleviation of the condition of the aged , poor and afflicted , or the mitigation of human suffering of any kind , but the name of John Derby Allcroft stood high upon the list of patrons and supporters , and his support was of the most practical and substantial character . To-night , however , he referred to him especially in con *
nection with their Lodge , and they would all agree that he had displayed , in every sense of the word , a true Masonic heart . Before he called npon the Brethren to join him in drinking the toast , he had a very pleasing duty to perform , and that was to present him with a Past Master ' s jewel , which had been voted by the unanimous voice
uf the members . He then pinned on Bro . Allcroft's breast a magnificent gold jewel , set with diamonds , and beautifully ornamented with the motto of the Lodge , & c . On the reverse side of the jewel was the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . John Derby Allcroft , Past Grand Treasurer , with sincere and hearty good wishes ,
by the Brethren of 2168 , in warm appreciation of his valuable services as their first W . M . " That jewel was but a small token of tbe respect and esteem in which Bro . Allcroft was held by the Brethren of the Lodge , and might he live long to wear it , and to join , as frequently as was compatible with his many public duties , in
the wor ! . ing of the Lodge that was honoured by his name . Bro . John Derby Allcroft I . P . M ., who was received with hearty and prolonged applanse , said the W . M . had done him a great honour that evening , and be thanked Bro . Gibb for the kindly expressions he had used , and the Brethren for the cordiality with which those encomiums had
been received . He echoed the sentiment that had been expressednamely , that he might long be associated with this Lodge . There was a well-known saying , to the effect that it was dangerous for a man when all the world spoke well of him , and he fully realised that danger in his own case . However , he fully appreciated tho kindly
expressions that had been uttered , though personally he conld wish they had been a little toned . He then referred to the many public positions he had filled tbrongh the kindness of his fellowcitizens , and tbe many places of trust to which he had been i ' rom time to time elected . He might remark that absolutely he had
aonght none of those things ; so that he felt somewhat in the position of a man who bad had honours thrust upon him . He had given as much of his time as he possibly could to the work of this Lodgo , and
this he should esteem it his privilege and duty to do in the fnture . He felt it a great honour having been appointed Master of the Lodge , and although it was generally assumed by his fellow-citizens that he was living in perfect retirement , yet his duties were still very
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Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
DERBY ALLCROFT LODGE , No . 2168 . THE first anniversary and installation meeting of this Lodge was celebrated on Thursday , 10 th inst ., when a numerous body of tho member * , with their gne . ts , assembled at the Athpntonm , Camden Road . Although scarcely yet out of its swaddling clothe ., the infant Lodge has acquired considerable strength and vigour , a result that was only to be expected under the fostering care of the
worthy brother from whom it derives its patronymic . It is unnecessary to remind our readers of the popularity to which Bro . Derby Allcroft attained during the time he held the office of Grand Treasurer of England , while his exertions in furthering the interests of his Mother ( St . Botolph ) and other Lodges in the City aro equally
before the Craft . Consequently , when this new Lodge was started under the name of " Derby Allcroft , " there was shed npon it an incandescence which attracted unusual interest amongst the metropolitan Craft generally , and amongst , those also who were familiar with the name in connection with Christ's Hospital and a score of
other charitable institutions in the City of London . It is , therefore . scarcely a matter for surprise that the Lodge should have become popular even in the first year of its existence , and we can do no other than congratulate the Officers and Brethren upon the firm and satisfactory footing they have already obtained . A unique agenda
had been prepared for the " Jubilee Year , ' got up in tho primitive style of typography , the frontispiece being embellished with the Derby Allcroft crest enclosed in a garter , surmounted with the monogram " V . R . " and the Imperial Crown , with other emblems and shields on either side . Soon after four o ' clock Lodge was opened in
form by the first Worshipful Master , and the " father and founder , " Bro . John Derby Allcroft P . G . Tr ., who was supported by Brothers Thomas Bccleston Gibb S . W . and W . M . elect , James Percy Fitzgerald J . W ., E . Y . Jolliffe P . M . Treasurer , R . D . Cummings P . M .
Secretary , Harold Halliday S . D ., Joseph Corbett P . M . J . D ., J . Muir Smith I . G ., Henry Povey P . M . Dir . of Cer ., Dr . James Haskins Organist , J . F . Davey , W . T . Wetenhall , C . Coutts Michie , W . P . Lord , L . D . S ., and others , with Bro . George Harman Tyler . The Visitors included Bros . J . J . Knight W . S . 2005 , B . Lyons P . M .
1227 , J . Barnes 2202 , G . S . Fairchild P . M . 1196 , C . P . Qnick J . D 1531 , J . Miles W . M . 180 , T . W . Upton 1243 , R . Perkins P . M Treasnrer 34 , C . W . Read I . P . M . 1743 , W . T . Perry 861 , W . Cool P . M . 22 , J . H . Dixon W . M . 27 , H . T . Conolly W . M . 173 , H . D
Gamble P . M . 857 , P . Challin P . M . 3 , W . Mackie P . M . 2050 , H . Soper P . M . 704 , S . Dyball S . D . 905 , W . H . Froom P . M . 1657 , T . Whiting 22 , G . Glover 1677 , E . W . Scatterwood P . M . 753 , Richard Evo G . Treasurer , W . R . Brooks J . W . 32 , Townley , W . W . Morgan P . M . 211 , and others . The minutes of the last regular meeting having
been read and confirmed , and other preliminaries disposed of , Lodge was advanced to the third , and Bro . Walter Frewen was raised , the ceremony being well performed by the W . M ., assisted by his Officers . Subsequently Bro . Thomas Eccleston Gibb was presented as the Worshipful Master elect , and a Board of Installed Masters having
been constituted , the ceremony of installation was impressively rendered by Bro . J . P . Fitzgerald P . M ., the Junior Warden of the Lodge , who acquitted himself admirably . On the re-admission of the Brethren the newly-installed Worshipful Master was proclaimed , and saluted with the customary honours , after which he invested his
Officers for tho ensuing year , as follow : —Bros . John D . Allcroft P . G . Tr . I . P . M ., James Percy Fitzgerald S . W ., Harold Halliday J . W ., E . Y . Jolliffe Treasurer , E . D . Cummings Secretary , Joseph Corbett S . D , J . Muir Smith J . D ., W . T . Charles I . G , Henry Povey P . M . Director of Ceremonies , Dr . James Haskins Organi . t , J . F . Davey
Steward , Cbsirles Coutts Michie Steward , Harman Tyler The charges wer ^ eloquently delive'ed , and the whole ceremonj worked through in such a mannner as to afford unqualified gratified tion to all presei . t . After passing the Auditors' report , and dis . missing several matters of routine , Lodge was cksed in harmony ,
and with hearty good wishes for the coming year . Later m the evening the Brethren and their guests partook of a sumptuous banquet , under tbe presidency of the new Master , whose geniality and urbanity during the evening added a _ zest to the otherwise highly enjoyable entertainment .
In proposing the Queen and the Craft , thr Worshipful Master said he was reminded of an incident that occurred to himself while sitting next to the Chairman at a public gathering . He asked what was best to say respecting this toast ; and he ( the speaker ) replied that he should propose the health of the first woman in the world . This was
undoubtedly the case , inasmuch as Her Majesty ruled over the greatest and most constitutional empire in the world . Speaking of the M . W . Grand Master , he did not know whether it was the example afforded him by his worthy mother , bnt if -ho was the first woman in the world , undoubtedly the Prince of Wales was the most popular man in
the world . That popularity had been attained in a great measure by his devotion to any public duty he was called upon to discharge , and particularly his deep and active interest in the work of Freemasonry . He then proposed the G . Officers Present and Past , and in doing so said most of those present knew that Charity was a great fundamental
principle of Freemasonry , Earl Carnarnon especially so regarded it , and his efforts on behalf of every charitable object brought before him were universally known and appreciated—especially on behalf of the young . The Deputy Grand Master was equally popular , and the Derby Allcroft Lodge was fortunate that evening , inasmuch as they
had with them the present Grand Treasurer of England , Bro . Richri . Eve , and Bro . John Derby Allcroft , their esteemed Immediate Past Master and a Past Grand Treasurer of Grand Lodge . Both these brethren had received their positions by the suffrages of the greai
body of the Craft . With respect to Bro . Allcroft , he should have more to say about him later on , therefore he would conple with the ton . 11 V . name of the Grand Treasurer . Bro . R . Eve , in the course of a lengthy and vigorous response , said , in tho presence of Bro .
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Allcroft , he felt scarcely equal to the dnty of replying adequately to the compliment paid to the Grand Officers . Still , as one of the junior Officers of the Grand Lodge he felt ho was standing there as a humble representative of a distinguished body . In his capacity as Grand Treasurer of England he had been placed in a singnlarly
honourable position . Brother Allcroft was the first of the Grand Treasurers under the new reyim 6 , and had honoured this Lodge by landing it bis name . Aa Jong as he lived , and long after , that name would be revered , not only in this Lod ^ e , but on the roll of the Past Grand Treasurers of England . He ( the speaker ) held the office of
Grand Treasnrer as ono very clear to him . Tho Most Worshipful Grand Master was tho first Officer elected by the Craft ; the office of tho Grand Treasnrer was also an elective ono . It was the privilege of tho Grand Master to appoint men of position to the various offices , and when they considered tho distinguished positions and the
calibre of the men so chosen , ha felt that tho Craft was honoured by their assisting in the administration of its affairs . During the present year the distinction of Past Grand rank had been conforred upon many eminent Masons , amongst whom were representatives of all the higher professions , Science , Literature ,
Art , Medicine , the Law , Music , & c , whose very highest exponents wore all enrolled under the banner of Freemasonry . Undoubtedly much had been achieved by Freemasonry , but he was fully convinced that there was still a great deal more to be got from it . What might bo described as the " religious
element" in Freemasonry was , in his opinion , capable of still further development . They all recognised the Great Architect of the Universe , and were fully sensible of the responsibilities of that belief , bnt whether the principles of religion could not be more closely applied to active Masonic work was to him a matter of
peculiar interest . He again returned thanks for the cordiality with which the toast of the Grand Officers had been received . The Immediate Past Master then gave the health of the newly-installed W . M ., and iu the course of his observations pointed out that one of the great advantages of Freemasonry was that it brought men of
various grades and classes together , where they could enjoy the interchange of fraternal intercourse , aud consider , on the same common platform , those measures which were conducive to the wellbeing of the Craft . He trusted Bro . Gibb might have a pleasant and prosperous year of office , and that his ruling might prove satisfactory
to the members generally of the Lodge . The Worshipful Master , after returning thanks for the exceedingly cordial reception that had been accorded to the toast , observed that he esteemed it a great honour for so young a Mason to occupy the chair of such an important Lodge as this . He could hardly consider himself a fledgeling , but he
had known many men who were more experienced and able Craftsmen than himself who had failed to attain to that distinction . Whilst fully sensible of the great honour that had been conferred upon him through the kindness of the Brethren , he had some misgivings as to his own qualifications for the adequate discharge of the
duties of so elevated a position . However , he assured them he would strive , to the utmost of his power and ability , to perform those duties to the satisfaction of the members , and to promote in every way the welfare of the Lodge and the harmony of their assemblies . He next proposed the Immediate Past Master , which he regarded as the
toast of the evening . They were all aware of the eminent position held for many years by John Derby Allcroft in the City of London . He was one of the foremost of London ' s merchant princes , and was recognised as one of the most benevolent and charitably-disposed men of the day . There was no institution having for its object the
education of the young , the alleviation of the condition of the aged , poor and afflicted , or the mitigation of human suffering of any kind , but the name of John Derby Allcroft stood high upon the list of patrons and supporters , and his support was of the most practical and substantial character . To-night , however , he referred to him especially in con *
nection with their Lodge , and they would all agree that he had displayed , in every sense of the word , a true Masonic heart . Before he called npon the Brethren to join him in drinking the toast , he had a very pleasing duty to perform , and that was to present him with a Past Master ' s jewel , which had been voted by the unanimous voice
uf the members . He then pinned on Bro . Allcroft's breast a magnificent gold jewel , set with diamonds , and beautifully ornamented with the motto of the Lodge , & c . On the reverse side of the jewel was the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . John Derby Allcroft , Past Grand Treasurer , with sincere and hearty good wishes ,
by the Brethren of 2168 , in warm appreciation of his valuable services as their first W . M . " That jewel was but a small token of tbe respect and esteem in which Bro . Allcroft was held by the Brethren of the Lodge , and might he live long to wear it , and to join , as frequently as was compatible with his many public duties , in
the wor ! . ing of the Lodge that was honoured by his name . Bro . John Derby Allcroft I . P . M ., who was received with hearty and prolonged applanse , said the W . M . had done him a great honour that evening , and be thanked Bro . Gibb for the kindly expressions he had used , and the Brethren for the cordiality with which those encomiums had
been received . He echoed the sentiment that had been expressednamely , that he might long be associated with this Lodge . There was a well-known saying , to the effect that it was dangerous for a man when all the world spoke well of him , and he fully realised that danger in his own case . However , he fully appreciated tho kindly
expressions that had been uttered , though personally he conld wish they had been a little toned . He then referred to the many public positions he had filled tbrongh the kindness of his fellowcitizens , and tbe many places of trust to which he had been i ' rom time to time elected . He might remark that absolutely he had
aonght none of those things ; so that he felt somewhat in the position of a man who bad had honours thrust upon him . He had given as much of his time as he possibly could to the work of this Lodgo , and
this he should esteem it his privilege and duty to do in the fnture . He felt it a great honour having been appointed Master of the Lodge , and although it was generally assumed by his fellow-citizens that he was living in perfect retirement , yet his duties were still very