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A word of praise is due to Miss Greta Williams and Mr . Percy Mordy for their great efforts . The W . M ., Bro . Charles Smith , was initiated in the Granite Lodge 14 years ago , and has filled all the various offices , with the exception of l . G . He has been a subscriber to the three Institutions , and is a Life Governor of the Boys , and is going up as Steward for the lodge at the forthcoming Festival . A worthy Mason he !

Aldersgate Lodge , No . 1657 . The installation meeting of this well-known and renowned City lodge was held at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , on Monday , the 15 th instant . Present : Bros . Septimus Croft , W . M . ; Geo . Rawlinson P . M ., acting S . W . ; Thos . Briggs , J . W ., W . M . elect ; Samuel White , P . M ., Treas . ; George Kenning , P . M . 192 and 1 G 57 , Sec ; H . Nicholas Bennett , S . D . ; Rupert Smyth , J . D . ; E . Anderton , P . M ., acting I . G . ; H . Thomas , Tyler ; I . Larkin , P . M . ; Matthew R . Webb , P . M . ; A . B . Hudson , P . M . ; Sir lohn B . Monckton , F . S . A ., P . G . W . ; Dr . G . Mickley ,

A . G . D . C ; Sheriff Rogers , I . P . M . 2499 ; Martin Luther Moss ( Mayor of Croydon ) , 155 G ; Sir F . Edridge , 155 G ; the Rev . Stephen J . Barrass , Chap . 192 S ; E . A , Walker , J . C . Hayes , VV . Hooker , VV . G . A . Edwards , S . 13 . Cohen , O . Newling , Baron de Bush , J . W . 1 S 27 ; Dr . W . H . Bourke , W . M . 1635 ; J . Crouch ' , S . G . C . Sansom , C . A . Morris , VV . W . Hewitt , II . C Heard , PiP . G . D . Herts ; J . E . G . de Montmorency , G . L . Wingate , Deputy Goodinge , John Williams , Dr . S . Parsons

Smith , P . M . 1556 , P . P . G . D . Surrey ; G . Briggs , P . M . 1572 : E . Stratton Gernsh , P . M . 25 S 0 ; C J . Thomas , T . II . B . Hitching , Millar Wilkinson , T . VV . Chant , J . H . Kemm . P . M . S 03 , P . P . G . Stwd . Bedfordshire ; T . A . Richardson , P . M . 1397 ; W . C B . Bellamy , P . M . 1397 ; J . Gordon Langton , P . M . 9 G ; Fred . Robinson , 102 G ; J . Dives , 1 G 70 ; Fred . Foss , 155 G ; P . S . Smith , S . W . 17 GS ; Ralph Langton ; Felix Barry , 1523 ; T . C . Christmas , P . M . 194 ; C . Garton , J . W . J 92 ; andC . H . Stone , P . M . 507 .

The lodge was opened and the minutesof the previous meeting read and confirmed , after which the Auditors' report was received , adopted , and entered on the minutes . Bro . A . B . Hudson , P . M ., assumed the chair of W . M . and passed Bro . Saml , G . C . Sansom in a highly creditable manner . Bro . Thes . Briggs , J . W ., VV . M . elect , was presented by Bro . E . Anderton , P . M ., to Bro . Sir J . B . Monckton to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , which was performed in a masterly and perfect manner , who also rehearsed the addresses most impressively . The W . M . invested his ofiicers for the

ensuing year as follows : Bros . Septimus Croft , I . P . M . ; Hy . Nicholas Bennett , S . W . ; Rupert Smyth , J . W . ; Samuel VVhite , P . M ., Treas ; Geo . Kenning , P . M . 192 & 1 G 57 , P . Prov . G . D . Middx ., Secretary ; Clarence R . R . Hopper , S . D . ; Arthur B . Hudson , P . M ., j . D . ; Samuel G . Claydon Sanscm , I . G . ; Edward Anderton , P . M ., D . C . ; and IL Thomas , Tyler . The W . M . next rose and said a very pleasing duty now devolved upon him , and he was proud to be the medium of presenting to Bro . Septimus Croft the splendid Past Master's jewel , not only as a token for his able work while in the chair ,

but to show to him the high esteem he was held in by every brother in thc lodge . He hoped that the I . P . M . would wear it for many years , and that it would always remind him of their sincere regard and affection . In reply , Bro . Croft , I . P . M ., said he was deeply sensible of the many kindnesses rendered riim at all times by the brethren and the receiving of the splendid jewel at their hands was indeed to him a very great pleasure . He trusted for many years he should look upon that mark of their appreciation as a souvenir of a very happy year of office . Bro . Thos . Briggs , W . M ., announced tothe

brethren that Bro . Sir J . Monckton , the Installing Master was unable to attend the banquet on account of his not being well , but before he left the lodge it was their duty to pass to him the most cordial and grateful thanks of the brethren for his great kindness in rehearsing the beautiful installation ceremony with such ability and dignity . Bro . Sir John Monckton , the W . M . said had rehearsed that ceremony considerably more than a 100 times , and certainly he showed his sympathy with , and it was a pleasurable duty to him to assist other lodges . The W . M . had always admired his devotion to dutv and

his kindness in making many sacrifices as he had done that evening although not in the best of health . Such kindnesses and devotion tended to hallow the whole of thc proceedings , and , therefore , he and the brethren of the Aldersgate Lodge were deeply grateful and most cordially thanked him . Bro . Sir J . Monckton said he was deeply sensible of tlie gre at kindness always shown him . He was not strange to the lodge being already an hon . member , lt was a pleasure to him to assist where he was asked in the installation cert mony . He had installed 147 Masters in the chair of K . S ., and hc hoped to

complete the 150 th in the course of a few days , lt was his desire after that for the ceremony to be perfoimed by younger brethren , as he did not think there should be a perpetual Installing Ollicer . He should look on the W . M . as one of the most promising upon the completion of his year to perform that ceremony from the manner he had perfoimed his duties that evening , and he was assured that every visiting brother in the lodge was of thc same opinion . A proposition for a joining member and also for a candidate for initiation was handed in to Ihe Secretary .

The business of the lodge being ended , the brethren adjourned to a recherche banquet . Upon the removal of the cloth theW . M . proposed "The Queen and the Craft , " remarking that the name of their gracious sovereign was loved and honoured , and commanded their respect . This was an eventful year and her reign the greatest in length and without parallel in this or any other country . The toast was drunk most enthusiastically .

The toast of "His Royal Highness , the M . W . G . M . " the W . M . said was one honoured by all brethren . All knew the deep interest he took in andthe benign influence he shed on Freemasonry , which under his sway had extended greatly all over the globe . The toast was most cordially responded to . The W . M . next presented the toast of "Thc M . W . Pro G . M ., the R . W . Dep . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Ofiicers , Present and Past . " He said the lodge had

expected several to be present , but from various reasons they were unable . The lodge during the earlier years of its existence could boast of two excellent Grand Officers , Bros . J . Derby Allcioft and Dr . Brette , who had passed away . He | should he pleased if the lodge could be honoured by Grand Officers being among its members . The Grand Officers were ever ready and always gave their valuable time ungrudgingly for the benefit of the Craft . The lodge gave a most cordial greeting to Bro . Mickley , A . G . D . C . In reply , Bro . Mickley said he felt very diffident to respond to the toast so ably

given and received by the brethren . In fact , it was always received most cordially , lie regretted his brother Grand Officers' absence , who were more worthy to respond ; but their Pro Grand Master was a host in himself , the Deputy Grand Master most highly honoured and respected , more particularly in the Province of Kent , and the rest of the Grand Officers most worthily chosen . The lodge had witnessed that evening the splendid work of Bro . Sir John Monckton , P . G . W . He was proud to be present at such a lodge , and to have such a cordial reception .

Bro . Septimus Croft , I . P . M ., in presenting the toast of "The W . M ., " said it was indeed a proud privilege for him to give it , and he was confident it would have a most hearty reception . The Aldersgate Lodge was proud to have so worthy and able a biother as its W . M ., for the manner he had performed the duties of the lodge thoioughly justified the choice of the brethren . He was a most ardent worker in Freemasonry , and , above all , had in every way most nobly supported the Masonic Charities , although so young a Mason . Likewise he was a highly-respected citizen and hard

worker in the various companies of the City of London , and one most agreeable to work with . He had thc best wishes of every brother in the lodge for a happy and prosperous year of office . The W . M . ( who received quite an ovation ) replied it was deeply gratifying to have such a greeting and such a reception , not in the least anticipated . He was , indeed , dismayed at the thought when elected to such an honourable position ( through the S . W .

having been obliged to decline on account of important business which called him away from England ) , but , having put his hand to the plough , he could not look back . It was only three years since his initiation , but they had certainly been very happy . He would , however , claim their indulgence , but he would endeavour to carry out the duties to the utmost with the same efficiency as his predecessors , so that the harmony and prosperity of the lodge might be sustained .

The Worshipful Master at this juncture stated he should very much desire that the collection should be made for the Diamond Jubilee Commemoration Hospital Fund , which was made and resulted in the sum of £ 5 14 s . Gd . being collected to mark the appreciation of the Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . The VVorshipful Master next gave the toast ot " The Visitors , " giving them a hearty welcome , the delight in seeing them , and also the hope they would take away as pleasant memories as he assured them they would leave behind .

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- _ , Bro . Sheriff Rogers , in reply , said the visitors had had a great treat at the hands of the W . M . Being a Prov . Grand Officer , and there were many others also present , he was delighted to have seen such excellent working . The ceremony of installation had been rehearsed , which was a great feast of reason . He was certainly Sheriff of the first City , but on the present occasion all were brethren , and on behalf of the visitors he said all had thoroughly enjoyed themselves . Bros . Sir F . Edridge , Knt ., Moss , and Rev . Stephen j . Barrass also most appropriately and ably responded .

The toast of " I he Past Masters " was next presented by the W . M ., who stated the gratitude which was due to them for the great support always most readily and cheerfully given . He trusted that kindly feeling might long continue . He would specially mention that the brethren were greatly indebted to the I . P . M ., Bro . Croft , for his great kindness and hospitality shown during his year of office in the entertainment given to the b : e ' . hren at his country residence , which would certainly be a red-letter day with the brethren of the lodge .

Bro . Croft , in reply , said he was thankful for the kind words spoken by the W . M ., which he thought were greatly magnified , as his services rendered to the lodge were a great pleasure to him . He was grateful to thc brethren for the kind forbearance shown him during his Mastership and would assure the brethren that what services he had rendered were most cheerfully and heartily given . Bros . Anderton and Hudson also ably replied , pledging their services to assist in promoting the prosperity of the lodge .

The Worshipful Master gave the toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary , " who remarked they were two such excellent officers , so indispensable , and inseparable for many years he hoped ; for their services the brethren most cordially thanked them . Bro . White , P . M ., Treas ., replied . He was extremely obliged for such words from the W . M ., and to thebrethren for so kindly receiving the same . He had been Treasurer for some years , and he had never witnessed the work done better . He never responded to the toast with greater pleasure than on the present occasion . In fact it would be a red-letter day in the lodge . AH the brethren were so harmonious , and he looked

forward with an immense amount of pleasure in the coming year to the various offices being filled with the greatest efficiency . Bro . George Kenning , Sec , also replied . The toast of " The Officers " was given by the W . M ., with words of high eulogium , which was replied to by the S . and J . Wardens , in terms of high appreciation . The S . W . specially paid a high compliment to the late S . VV . ( Bro . VV . R . Brunskill Briscoe ) , who had worked so well in the lodge . The Tyler's toast closed a most happy and enjoyable evening .

An excellent programme of music was provided by the students of the Guildhall School of Music , among whom where Miss Jessie Hudleston , Miss Ada Giles , Miss Maude Clough , and Bros . Tom Powley , and Geo . H . Dawson . Mr . Geo . Douglas Boxall ably presided at the piano .

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ROYAL MASONIC INSTITUTION FOR BOYS .

Just on going to press we hear that at the Matriculation Examination of the London University last month , the two boys entered from our Boys' School have been successful in gaining places in the First Division . Out of 1300 passes only 12 gained a higher place .

Obituary.

Obituary .

BRO . RUDOLPH GUSTAVUS GLOVER , P . D . G . D . C . It is with deep regret we have to record the death of Bro . Rudolph Gustavus Glover , Past Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies , which , to the great sorrow of his numerous friends , took place at his residence in St . James ' -street , on the afternoon of Tuesday last . Bro . Glover , who was the son of the late Mr . Glover , Librarian to his late Majesty King William IV ., and to her present Majesty , was born in the year 1 S 34 , and received his education at St . Paul ' s School . In the

year 1853 , he was appointed to a clerkship in the Treasury , from which he was transferred , the following year , to the War Office , in which he became a Principal clerk in the year 1878 , a position he held up to the time of his death . Bro . Glover was initiated into Masonry in the year 1864 , in the Universal Lodge , No . 181 . He subsequently filled the Master ' s chair of that lodge , and of the Bard of Avon Lodge , No . 778 . In the year 1872 , he joined the Prince of Wales' Lodge , of which a few years since he filled the chair of Deputy Master . He was a Past Grand Deacon of

Middlesex , a Past Grand Steward of England , and in 1886 , received from the M . W . Grand Master the appointment of Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies of England . In the Royal Arch , Bro . Glover was a P . Z . of the Prince of Wales ' , the Universal , and the Bard of Avon Chapters , Past Grand Scribe N . of Middlesex , and Past Grand Standard Bearer of England . Bro . Glover was associated vvith numerous Charities both in and outside the Craft . He was Vice-President of two of the Masonic Charitiesa

, Life Governor of the third , and served seven times the office of Steward . He took a special interest in the Foundling Hospital , of which he had been for some years both a Governor and a member of the Managing Committee . In the Ancient and Accepted Rite he was a member of the 31 st Degree , and was a P . M . W . S . of the Bard of Avon Rose Croix Chapter . He was a Past Grand Officer in the Mark and a Past Provincial Grand Officer of Middlesex and Surrey . Bro .

Glover , who had a great taste for antiquarian research , was elected many years since , a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries . He was a member of the Court and a Past Master of the Worshi pful Company of Needle Makers . The funeral will take place at Brompton Cemetery to-morrow ( Saturday ) at 11 o ' clock . His genial qualities endeared him to a very large circle of friends , by whom his loss will bo deeply and sincerely mourned .

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