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Monckton , to whom they of the Alliance Lodge were so much indebted . He had been their first Maater , and to him fchey were indebted for having installed almost all the Masters who bad presided over the Lodge . He thanked him personally for the great honour he had conferred upon him ( the Worshipful Master ) in performing the ceremony that day . As tbey well knew , Sir John Monckton waa the most

courteona and obliging officer the Corporation had . He waa always accessible , and always ready with hia advice and assistance , no matter npon what subject they conaulted him . Sir John B . Monckton responded in warm and hearty terms , remarking thafc he believed that the Worshipfnl Master was the 103 rd or 101 th Master it had been hia privilege to instal . Ifc waa unfortunate thafc fche installation

meeting of the Alliance Lodge ahould annually aaaemble on the nighb of the Grand Chapter meeting . He believed that ; if tbe motion of Bro . Jackson , tho Senior Warden , waa carried , such a difficulty would be obviated in the future , ao that on other occasions they might look for a goodly array of Grand Officers . In their new Master he was convinced they wonld have a most willing Mason , and one who

would not only do well his duty , but who would also look well after the Charities . The Visitora waa then proposed by the Worahipfnl Master , to which Broa . Letchworth and S . Gammen replied , and wished the Worahipfnl Maater a pleasant and a happy year of office . The health of the Officers waa next given by the Worshipful Master , who congratulated himself npon the number of able gentlemen who

had accepted office nnder him . Bro . Jackson S . W . acknowledged tho toast , aaanring the W . M . that during the year the Officer ** would do their utmost to support him moat loyally in the performance of the duties of the Lodge . An excellent aelection of music waa performed during the evening , by Mr . Frederick A . Jewson , asaiated by Miss Laura Brown , Mdme . Raymond , Mr . Ritchie Ling , and Mr . Arthur Strognell .

THE installation meeting and annual featival waa held at the Pavilion , Long Eaton , on Wednesday , Sth inat . Bro . Edgar Home waa inatalled in the chair aa Master by Bro . W . Chambers P . M . About sixty members and viaitora were present . The W . M . appointed nnd invested his Officers for the year , aa follow : —N . Ashnrst I . P . M ., N . J . Hughes Hallett S . W ., John Marshall J . W ., Joseph Orchard

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Treasurer , J . W . Chambers Secretary , Henry Morley S . D ., W . Gaskell J . D ., T . Astle D . of ft , J . B . Maskell Organist , J . E . Fletcher I . G ., E . Williams and J . E . Dalley Stewards . At the conclusion of the ceremony the usual banquet waa held . Following the banquet , and interspersed with the usual Maaonio toaata , waa a highly anooesafnl vocal and instrumental concert , given mainly by a musical party of brethren from Derby .

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THE inatallation meeting of thia sneceasful and largely increasing Lodge took place at the Midland Grand Hotel , St . Pancras , on Thursday , 13 fch inat ., when a large number of the brethren and visitors assembled to take part in the interesting ceremony . The W . M . Bro . Harold Halliday presided , and was supported by Bros . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke Grand Secretary , C . F . Hogard P . G . Std . Br ., John Derby Allcroft P . G . Treasurer , Alderman Eccleston Gibb , Alderman

Reynals , Riohd . Glasspool P . P . Swd . Br . Hants ; P . M . ' s Robt . Manuel , George Fairchild , John Powdrell , Dr . Hunter , Ed . Anderton , Will Cook , Henry Maasey , J . W . Dixon , 0 . G . Hall , Wm . Mackie , Henry Povey , W . J . Hnnter , W . H . Froom , Howard J . Turner , J . A . Gartley , C . J . Grove , Charlea Dickens , F . A . Smith , R . P . Stevens , W . Willez , W . Klingenstein , Joseph Corbett S . W ., J . P . Harding J . W ., E . Y .

Jolliffe P . M . Treasurer , R . D . Cummings P . M . P . Z . Secretary , W . F . Lord S . D ., George Rawlinson J . D ., W . J . Wetenhall I . G ., Samuel Garcia P . M . Dir . of Cers ., Dr . James F . Haskins Organist , C . 0 . Mncbie , A . Smytbe , Charles Taylor , Henry Conolly , John Hyman , Anthony Boden , William Thomas P . M ., W . J . Coke , D . A . Moscyn , Dr . J . 0 . McLearo , M . Titford , B . J . Smerdaa , W . Laurence , Robt .

Gregory , D . Cunningham , W . J . Morton , W . G . Webster , A . A . Millward , Herbert Sidney , J . Demetrius , W . P . Martin and Orltou Cooper . The only business , beyond the confirmation of the minntes , was the installation of Bro . Joseph Corbett , who had been elected by the brethren as the W . M . for the ensuing year * the ceremony was immediately proceeded witb . Bro . Corbett was therefore called before

the Lodge and signified his aaaent to the uaual queationa . The W . M ., Bro . Halliday , then proceeded to instal his successor . The ceremony was carefully and impressively performed , and the new Master was subsequently saluted by the Brethren . The following Officers were than appointed and invested : —John Peirce Harding P . M . Senior Warden , Walter Frewen Lord Junior Warden , E . Y . Jolliffe Treasurer , Robert ; D . Cummins Secretary , William Thomas Senior

Deacon , Dudley A . Moatyn Junior Deacon , J . W . Dixon Inner Guard , Dr . Jas . F . Haskins Organist , Georgei Godfrey and A . A . Millward Stewards , and R . H . Goddard Tyler . The Lodge was fchen closed , and tbe brethren adjourned to the Banqueting Room , where an excellent dinner was served under the supervision of the genial manager , Bro . William Town . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly given and received , a touching reference being made by the Master to the late Earl of Carnarvon . Bro . Colonel Shadwell Clerke

responded for the Grand Officers , and stated that it was a good thing for Freemasonry thafc tbe numerous great personages among the Grand Officers found time , in spite of their many public duties , to devote to Masonic interests . Bro . Halliday I . P . M . proposed the health of the new Master , and congratulated the Lodge in having so worth y and distinguished a Mason to preside over them , and , judging

by his past experience , be would be sure to extend the credit and usefulness of Freemasonry . Tbo W . M ., in reply , said that ifc afforded Wm infinite pleasure to occupy the chair of the Lodge , and , relying npon the cordial support of his Officers , ho looked forward to a bright year of office . In replying to the toast of the Installing Master , Bro . Halliday returned thanks for tbe handsome P . M . 's jewel bestowed upon oiin , which he should ever regard aa a pleasant reminiscence of bis

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Maaterahip , After the Pasfc Masters of the Lodge had beeu duly honoured , Bro . John Derby Allcroft proceeded to propose the health of Bro . Jamea Percy Fitzgerald I . P . M ., who was really the founder and absolute Father of tho Lodge . By his tact and courtesy Bro . Fitzgerald had been the means of cementing the brethren together

into a solid body , and they now boasted sixty membera . They all felt that a good work had been accomplished , and he had now the great pleasure of offering a testimonial to Bro . Fitzgerald , as a mark of esteem , respect , and goodwill , from the members of tbe Lodge . The testimonial took the form of a silver tea and coffee service , together with a silver salver , wifch the following inscription : —

Presented , with a Silver Tea and Coffee Service , by the members of the Derby Allcroft Lodge , No . 2168 , To Bro . JAMES PERC ? FITZGERALD P . M . P . Z ., As a mark of respect and esteem , and a token of sincere fraternal regard on hia retirement from the office of I . P . M ., alao in especial recognition of hia invaluable services in establishing tbe Lodge .

Midland Grand Hotel , London , 13 th November 1890 . The whole weighed 138 ozs ., and waa designed by Messrs . S . J . Phillips and Co ., 113 New Bond Street , W . Bro . Fitzgerald suitably returned thanks for the very handaome preaent , and said the Lodge had been succesaful , becanse every one worked together to make it a

success . Bros . Alderman Reynala , 0 . F . Hogard , George Fairchild , and Dr . Hunter responded for the Visitors , and after the toaata of the Treasurer and Secretary , and Officers had been acknowledged , thia very pleasant gathering conoluded with the Tyler's toast , at a somewhat advanced hour .

"Westbourne Lodge of Instruction , No . 733 . —After a period of 6 years in repose , this Lodge waa very successfully re-opened by Bro . Burton , W . M . of the mother Lodge , on Friday , the 7 th inst ., at the Swiss Cottage Tavern , Finohley Road , N . W . After fche formal business of opening had been gone through , the initiation ceremony

waa rehearaed , Bro . Reelanda candidate . On completion of tbia ceremony , the following brethren were elected Officers : —Bros , ft Wise P . M . Preceptor , E . W . Hughea Treaanrer pro tem , and Bro . C Deleay Secretary pro tem . Upon these brethren signifying their acceptance of office , Bro . Burton said that in electing Brother

Wiae P . M . aa Preceptor , he felfc aura no better choice could have been made ; he believed Bro . Wiae P . M . must have made Free * masonry a life study . The other Officers he felt confident were energetic and capable of faithfully carrying out fche duties assigned them . Bro . Wiae in a neat and suitable manner thanked the membera

for the honour conferred upou him , and expressed hia willingness to offer such teaching as it was in his power fco convey . After tbe business of the evening the Lodge waa closed ; the brethren then met for refreshment . Bro . Bnrton proposed Success fco the Lodge of Inatruction , coupled with the name of Bro . Wiae , and remarked that

that day could reasonably be conaidered a red letter day in the annala of the Lodge , it being six years thafc day since the Lodge waa last closed at the Lords Hotel . Ifc was constituted in 1858 . The toaat of fche Queen and the Craffc waa then proposed , and waa most onthusias . tically received . The W . M . next proposed the health of the Treasurer Bro . Hnghes , who had kindly placed a commodious room

at their disposal . Bro . Hughes replied ; he felfc thafc in what he had done he waa only trying fco do hia dufcy as a Mason . He sincerely hoped his efforts would be attended with success . After other toasta and remarks , the brethren dispersed . This Lodge will in future meet at the Swiss Cottage Tavern , Finohley Road , N . W ., every Friday evening , at 8 p . m . All communications may be addressed to fche Secretary pro tem , 7 Belsize Road , South Hampstead , N . W .

The Emblematic Lodge of Instruction , No . 1321 , lately meeting at the Mona Hotel , Henrietta Street , Covent Garden , will , on and after Tuesday , tbe 18 th inst ., meet at the St . James ' s Restaurant , Piccadilly , Visitors will receive a hearty welcome . Lectures and Ceremonies are worked afc each meeting . J . Greenway Preceptor , J . Rice Treasurer , G . F . Swan Secretary .

The West Ham Abbey Lodge of Freemasons last year gave a ball in aid of fche fnnda of the West Ham Hospital , which proved very successful in all respects ; we understand they contemplate giving another this year , for tbe same laudable object , and great efforts will

be made by tbe members of this influential Lodge to make the sur . roundinga as attractive aa possible , ao that a very large assemblage may be expected , and consequently a good round snm handed to the hospital .

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WILL J 3 E WORKED Afc the Yarborough Lodge of Instruction , Green Dragon , Spring Garden , Stepney , on Tuesday evening , the 25 th of November 1890 , afc seven o ' clock p . m . precisely . Bro . T . J . Barnes P . M . and P . Z . will preside . Bros . Pringle P . M . 781 S . W ., Berry P . M . 554 J . W ., Musto

P . M . 1349 I . P . M . First Lecfcure—Bros . McNish , Anderson , Isaacs , Arter , Calver , Hogg , Loncefct . Second Lecture — Bros . Berry , Eschwege , Holbrook , Oxley , Bnrgess . Third Lecture—Bros . Seage , Bibrougb , Taylor . Bro . D . McNish Secretary , 25 Arbour Square , Stepney .

In the Lewis Lodge of Instruction , No . 1185 , on Fridays , 14 th and 21 st November , at 8 p . m ., afc tbe Fishmongers' Arms , High-street . Wood Green . Bro . H . G . Gush P . M . 1541 W . M .

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