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emotion , seconded the resolution . He expressed his sympathy with the family of the deceased in their affliction , and spoke in high terms of the character of the deceased . Bro . Mills and himself had been schoolfellows together , and the friendship then commenced had grown stronger with advancing years . Through life he hail invariably found Bro . Mills to be straightforward , honest ,
and respecteel by all who knew him . 1 he W . M ., Bro . Bradbury , in supporting the resolution , also referred in feeling terms to the loss they had sustained by the death of Bro Mills , who had taken such a lively interest in their proceedings last month . To all of us , he said , it afforded a salutary lesson , showing the uncertainty of life , and the necessity of so vvalkinsf in the Masonic path of
rectitude as to be prepared when the last summons came . It taught us to reflect on our inevitable destiny , to perform our allotted task while it was yet day , that when 'death called us from this sublunary sphere we might , like Bro . Mills , ascend to the Grand Lodge above . The resolution was unanimously adopted . Charity having been attended to , the lodge was closed in due form , and the
brethren adjourned for refreshment . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been duly honoured , Bro . Reid alluded to the sad event which hail thrown such a gloom over their proceedings that evening , and said it was the wish of the W . M . as well as of himself , that one and all should recall in silence the memory of the departed , which request was carried out with a marked and deserving
solemnity . Bro . Tetlow responded to the toast of "Our Newly-raised Brother . " Bro . Pcrcival , in responding to the toast ot " The W . M . elect , " thanked the brethren for the honour they had done him . He would do his best to carry on the -svoik of the lodge in the same complete awl perfect manner for which No . 78 was noted , and he felt sure he might rely upon the cordial support of the brethren .
Bro . D . Reid proposed "The Visitors" am ! expressed his gratification at seeing the representatives of so many Manchester lodges seated at their fes'ive board . They were llvvays proud to receive their visiting brethren ; he bade them a hearty welcome , he trusted they had enjoyed their visit , and he hoped they would specelily repeat it . Bro . Young responded , and expressed the pleasure they felt at being
present that evening . They bad been especially struck with the perfect working of the ceremony ami with the hearty welcome they had received . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of 3 ro . Hooper , " the Organist of the lodge , who was on the point of leaving this country for India . Bro . Hooper said he was placed in an embarassing position us he had not expected the honour they had done him . He
knew it was Ihe custom to welcome the coming guests , but hehainot expected they would speed the parting one . For their kind wishes for his welfare he sincerely thanked them ; he should never forget his mother lodge , and he hoped that when he did return in the course of a few years he should find all the brethren present . The Tyler's toast concluded the business of the celling , and the brethren
separated shortly before 10 o ' clock . SOUTH AMPTON .-RoyalGlouccster Lodge ( No . 130 ) . —At the invitation of the W ., \ L , lint . H . Stiarpe , the Prov . G . Master of Hants and the Isle of Wight ( Bro . W . B . Beach , M . P . ) , the Deputy Prov . G . M . ( Bro . W . Hickman ) , anil the Grand Lodge visited this old and influential lodge at its meeting last week . Two Indian
brethren studying as surgeens at the Royal Victoria Hospital at Ncllcy having been passed , the election of W . M . for the ensuing year was proceeded with , the ballot resulting in the virtually unanimous election of Bro . C John Phillips , the Senior Warden . Befeire the election of Treasurer , Bro . E . Booth , one of the oldest and most experienced Past Masters of the lodge , touk advantage
of the presence of the Prov . G . M . to protest against an alteration made in the Royal Gloucester bye-laws , on the advice of the Prov . Grand Secretary , one of the P . M . ' s of the lodge , repealing the nomination of Treasurer , and directing that he anel the W . M . heelectcel by ballot . There was no rule of Grand Lodge , he said , to this effect , and its inconvenience would be illustrated that night , for Bro .
1-eFeuvrc , the Prov . G . Sec , having resigned the office of Treasurer to the lodge , Ihe brethren were entirely in the dark as to whom they should vote for , whereas under the old , open system of nomination probably one name would have been put before the lodge and agreed te > . The Deputy Prov . Grand Master , in the absence of Prov . Grand Sec , said it was only fair to say that that brother had acted
under the advice of Grand Secretary . The ballot then took place , and the retiring W . M . fBro . Sharpe ) was on the first round , elected as Tp . asurcr by a substantial majority . Forty-nine brethren afterwards sat duvvn to the banquet . In the course of the proceedings the Prov . Grand Master , replying to the toast of his health , made reference to the recent proceedings in France , and expressed his opinion lhat
the English Grand Lodge would have no alternativepainful as it must be—but to decline to recognise those who repudiated lhat which fm me el one of the funilameiilal bases of all true Masnnry . He subsequently ( imposed the health of the retiring W . M ., which was received with much cordiality , Bro . ihnrp , being very much esteemed throughout the town as an able anil energetic Mason and
a worthy and useful citizen . MANCHESTER . —Caledonian Lodge ( No . 204 ) . — 'I he festival of St . John in connection with the above lodge was held on Wednesday evening , at the Masonic Hall , Coupe r-street , when a goodly number of members anel friends assembled to assist in the interesting ceremony , anil 10 do honour to the new W . M
' ! he lodge was constituted in due form , after which Bro , George East , P . M ., P . G . a . D ., duly installed iiro . Hubert A , Eldcrshaw as the W . M . fir the ensuing year . The ceremony was performed in a mostimprcssive manner , the general opinion being that the way in which it wis cnmhicted reflected the highest credit upon the Installing Master . Bro . East was assisted by Bro . Schofield , P . M ., who delivered the rharge to the Master and Wardens in a vciy creditable
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manner . The following were invested as the officers for the ensuing year-. Bros . John Roberts , S . W . ; G . T . Mulloek , J . W . ' ; William Bagnall , S . D . and D . C ; Thomas Guest , J . D . j John Sutcliffe , I . G . ; the Rev . P . Hains , Chaplain ; John C Huwl , P . M ., Treasurer ; A . F . Bccton , Secretary . After the installation Past Master Hains on behalf of the brethren presented to the I . P . M ., A .
Humphreys , a magnificent timepiece for his services as W . M . anel acting Master tor the last nine months , owing to the death of the late Mister , Bro . Jepson . This lodge is anxious to be in the front rank as a supporter of the various charities , and it was decided that an old member of the lodge should be taken in as a joining member , in order that he may become qualified for the Benevolent
Institution . After business , a magnificent banquet was Uid in the dining hall , when between 70 and 80 sat down . The chair was , of course , occupied by the new W . M . ( Bro . Robert A . Eldcrshaw ) , who filled his position with a dignity which did honour to the choice of the lodge . During the evening he made some veiy good speeches in proposing some of the toasts ; but want of space prevents
us giving a report of them . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed , and drunk with the greatest enthusiasm . It is a matter of regret lhat we cannot give a report of the speeches , especially that of Bro . East on being " Unaccustomed to public speaking ; " that of Bro . the Rev . Philip Haines on " Charity ; " and that of Bro . Prescott ( one of the visitors ) on " The Principles of Masonry . " These speeches made an excellent impression ,
and we have no doubt they will be productive of good results . We must not close this notice without referring to the great pleasure that was given to the brethren by the very excellent singing of the glee party—Bros . Robberds , Lever , Thomas , Sharrock , anil Stanley . The singing of the song " Here's to his health , " by Bro . Robberds , was magnificent , and deservedly received enthusiastic applause . The Caledonian Lodge is to be cougratuleitcd on the great success that attended all the
arrangements . WINDSOR . —Etonian Lodge of St . John ( No . 209 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Windsor , on Tuesday , the 4 th inst . Present : Bros . Hume , W . M ., P . G . S . ; Roberts , S . W ., P . G . S . ; E . Schiemann , J . W . ; the Rev . J . Studholmc Brownrigg . P . P . DG . M ., Chaplain ; Wilson , P . M ., Treas . ;
Carter , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Secrteary ; Nicholes , S . D . ; Pears , J . D . ; Tolley , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Oig . ; Cousins , I . G . ; Evans , Steward ; Past Masters , Bros . Stacey , P . P . G . R . ; Reid , Dixon , P . P . G . D . C . ; Denne , Bryetr , P . G . S . of Wks . ; Mclllwham , Hopwood , Long , and Stedwell . Visitors Bros . Spicer , W . M . 5 69 ; Masters , 145 ; Green , P . M . 27 ; Harris , 133 1 and 1367 ; Thompson , 35 ; Date , 34 ;
Tailing , - , 80 ; Arnold , 3 82 ; Cole , 742 ; Benso » , S . W . 1 C 13 ; Lay , 3 6 9 ; Powell , P . M . 771 ; Johnson , 771 . Messrs . Fairclough and Harris were initiated ; Bios . Riley and Sti'llery were passed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Perks raised to the rank of M . M . Bro . Schiemann , J . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing year ( the S . W ., Bio . Roberts , not being eligible , as he is at the present time
W . M . of the Cr > slal Palace Lodge , No . 742 ) . Bro . Wilson , P . M ., was unanimously re-elected Treasurer . Bros . Dick Radclyffe and Apted were nominated to audit the : ic .-ounts . The usual Past Master's jewel was voted to the W . M ., to be presented at the conclusion of his year of office . LIVERPOOL . —Merchants' Lodge ( No . 241 ) .
— Ihe premier lodge 111 West Lancashire—the " Old Merchants' , " which will very soon reach its century of existence , had an unusually interesting meeting on Tuesday evening , the 1 ith instant , at the Masonic Hall , Hopestreet , Liverpool . There was an attendance of about seventy members and vi-itors , presided over by Bio . Councillor George Pect , W . M . The principal officers and
members present were Bros . J . 1 . Knight , P . M . ; f . W Baker , P . M . ; G . Hutchin , P . M . ; Richard Brown , ' P . M ., Hon . Sec . of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution ; Ralph Robinson , P . M . ; James Winsor , S . W . ; T . H . Sheen , J . W . ; Dr . S . J . McGcorge , Treas ., P . G . Registrar of W . L . ; Thomas Salter , Secretary ; W . Williams , S . D . ; John Latta , J . D . ; G . Broadbridgc , P . M .,
D . C . ; T . Whitehead , I . G . ; and A . B . Ewart , Organist . Amongst the visitors were Bios . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec ; J . Jones , P . M . 216 ; Dr . D . D . dslim , S . D . 216 ; Dr . Sheldon , P . M . IC 94 ; Councillor George Fowler , W . M . 155 ; J . Kcet , S . D . 1336 ; J . Bceslcy , P . M . 216 , and others . 'I he special interest of the meeting consisted in Ihe recognition by the brethren of the seven years ' services
as Treasurer of Bro . Dr . McGcorge , anil to commemorate his recent appointment by Bro . Lord . Skelmcrsdale , R . W . P . G . M ., to the honourable office of Provincial Grand Registrar—an office which lie worthily deserved after eighteen years' enthusiastic support of Masonry . The recognition and commemoration took the form of a diningroom timcpitc , in front of which was a gold plate , in
ihe form of a P . G . Registrar ' s jewel , bearing an inscription testifying to the esteem in which he was held by all the brethren of the lodge who had subscribed for the testimonial , and congratulating him on his appointment in the Prov . Grand Lodge . The regular lodge business consisted in the work of initiation , which was most admirably performed
by Bro . Councillor Pcct , the popular W . M . The brethren subsequently sal down to a sumptuous supper , under the presidency of the W . M ., who was supported by a large number of P . M . 's , officers , brethren , and visitors . The presentation to Dr . McGcorge , P . G . R ., was made during the evening by Bro . Richard Brown , who said : —Brethren ,
I am permitted by the Worshipful Master to propose the next toast . It is a toast which is never omitted at these very pltasant meetings , but it does sometimes appear to my mind , that the very frequency with which the subject is brought under our notice ) is apt to cause us to look upon it with less importanre than its merits demand . "The
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Health and Prosperity of our Masonic Rulers , Supreme and Subordinate , " is a subject entitled to our warmest sympathies . My brethren have only to refer to any of the returns of the proceedings of Grand Lodge , to find our rulers , in that quarter , earnestly and briskly engaged in the many matters that came regularly before them , and whether it be the disposition of the funds , arising from the fees ,
either for charity to distressed brethren , the establishment of a life boat , the support of our schools and institutions , or the settlement of some matters of Masonic jurisprudencewe always find the best intellect carefully brought to bear to secure the wise and satisfactory results of which wc are reasonably proud . And if ever there was a time when our rulers in Grand Lodge were entitled to our regard it is
surely now ; when questions of such universal importance are before them , which unless settled in the wisest way will assuredly shake the very foundation of Freemasonry throughout the length and breadth of the land . Coming nearer home , to our Provincial Grand Lodge of West Lancashire , we have equal reason to feel proud ; tf this , the largest Province in the kingdom ,-where we have more
lodges and I believe , a larger number of Masons than elsewhere ; and where we are so ably governed by Lord Skelmersdale , whom I venture to say is one of the most earnest of Freemasons and one of the brightest ornaments at present connected with our Craft . ( Cheers . ) The wisdom of his ruling is best proved by the fact of our wonderful prosperity and undoubted harmony , and
therefore I say for these reasons also I claim for this toast your fullest approbation . But there arc other good reasons for claiming your attention , and this brings us to the more immediate cause of my saying more than is usual on the subject of this toast . It has pleased our Prov . Grand Master to appoint , at the recent meeting , as his Prov . Grand Registrar , one of the most respected and oldest
brethren of this Merchants' Lodge , Bro . S . J . McGcorge , an appointment in which the brethren of this lodge so greatly rejoice , that they have desired to mark their appreciation of the honour conferred on , our worthy Treasurer by asking his acceptance of a tribute of their esteem , more < specially to mark the event I have alluded to . In a large province like this , the appointment of Provincial Grand
Officers must necessarily be one of much anxiety to Lord Skelmersdale and his advisers . In many cases it becomes necessary to honour a lodge for its general good work , and here the dignity has to be conferred on some brothei who , without having the opportunity of individually and personally earning the distinction , has possibly assisted in the general gjod working of the lodge ; but in
the Merchants' Lodge , I venture proudly to assert and I do so in the presence of our Prov . Grand Secretary , that we may truthfully boast that where Prov . Grand honours have been conferred on members of 241 , they have been undoubtedly earned , and these degrees and offices have not beer ; derived as a mere matter of form , but have been won by the merit of the wearer . I may briefly glance
at the four last appointments . No one will for a moment say , nor shall I attempt to prove , that our late lamented Bro . Captain Mott did not well earn his position . Then we have our hard-working and indefatigable Bro . George Broadbridgc , whose work in connection with the London Charities is increasing , and who , as the Secretary of the most successful Masonic ball ever held in this town , has
left his mark in the records of our own Educational Institution in the shape of . £ 500 in aid of its funds , and we can best estimate the importance of such an addition to the funds by remembering that the interest alone will educate at least two of our fatherless or orphan children each and every year , " as long as the world goes round . " I think you will agree with me that Bro . George
Broadbridgc deserved his laurels . Then we have our Bro . Robert Wilson , and without desiring to depreciate the efforts of others , 1 venture to say that it is mainly owing to his constant exertion , extending over a number of years , that we are indebted for the building of this hall ( unfinished as it unfortunately is ) , for although Bro . Wilson ' s work in this matter was not confintd to his own
lodge , yet I may remind the brethren and the visitors present , that the Merchants' Lodge alone provided onethird the amount that has been paid for this building . 1 think , therefore , you will agree with me that Bro . Wilson ' s honours were well deserved . And now we have our Bro . Dr . McGcorge . It is impossible in his presence , as indeed it is unnecessary , for me to say how popular , both in and
out of the lodge , is this most recent appointment of Prov . Grand Registrar . I may just refer to the services of Bro . McGcorge as a Past Master and Treasurer of this lodge , ever present at our meetings , always genial , courteous , and good natured . I may also inform the brethren , that Dr . McGcorge has twice filled the chair as M . E . Z . of the chapter connected with this lodge , and not only has he
filled the chair , but he has done the work ; but above and beyond all these acts , which have endeared him to his biethren , he has for many years past given the benefit of his excellent professional skill on behalf of almost every one of the orphan and fatherless children who have been placed on the foundation of our Educational Institution , and these may be counted by hundreds , and are , as wc
know , largely increasing , and I take this opportunity , as the Secretary of this great charity , of bearing testimony to the invariable attention of Dr . McGcorge in this important matter . To say more would be superfluous . It may be gratifying to you , Bro . Dr . McGeorge , to know that this testimonial , which bears an inscription that it is " presented bv the brethren of the Merchants' Loilg--, 241 , as a
mark of their esteem , and in recognition of their appreciation of your appointment as Prov . Grand Registrar of West Lancashire in this year 1877 , " was subscribed for by ev ? ry brother jiresent at the last meeting and during the short time you were out of the room , about ten minutes . In their name and with their good wishes , I present to you this testimony of their goodwill . " Brethren—We are accustomed to draw from some
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emotion , seconded the resolution . He expressed his sympathy with the family of the deceased in their affliction , and spoke in high terms of the character of the deceased . Bro . Mills and himself had been schoolfellows together , and the friendship then commenced had grown stronger with advancing years . Through life he hail invariably found Bro . Mills to be straightforward , honest ,
and respecteel by all who knew him . 1 he W . M ., Bro . Bradbury , in supporting the resolution , also referred in feeling terms to the loss they had sustained by the death of Bro Mills , who had taken such a lively interest in their proceedings last month . To all of us , he said , it afforded a salutary lesson , showing the uncertainty of life , and the necessity of so vvalkinsf in the Masonic path of
rectitude as to be prepared when the last summons came . It taught us to reflect on our inevitable destiny , to perform our allotted task while it was yet day , that when 'death called us from this sublunary sphere we might , like Bro . Mills , ascend to the Grand Lodge above . The resolution was unanimously adopted . Charity having been attended to , the lodge was closed in due form , and the
brethren adjourned for refreshment . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been duly honoured , Bro . Reid alluded to the sad event which hail thrown such a gloom over their proceedings that evening , and said it was the wish of the W . M . as well as of himself , that one and all should recall in silence the memory of the departed , which request was carried out with a marked and deserving
solemnity . Bro . Tetlow responded to the toast of "Our Newly-raised Brother . " Bro . Pcrcival , in responding to the toast ot " The W . M . elect , " thanked the brethren for the honour they had done him . He would do his best to carry on the -svoik of the lodge in the same complete awl perfect manner for which No . 78 was noted , and he felt sure he might rely upon the cordial support of the brethren .
Bro . D . Reid proposed "The Visitors" am ! expressed his gratification at seeing the representatives of so many Manchester lodges seated at their fes'ive board . They were llvvays proud to receive their visiting brethren ; he bade them a hearty welcome , he trusted they had enjoyed their visit , and he hoped they would specelily repeat it . Bro . Young responded , and expressed the pleasure they felt at being
present that evening . They bad been especially struck with the perfect working of the ceremony ami with the hearty welcome they had received . The W . M . then proposed " The Health of 3 ro . Hooper , " the Organist of the lodge , who was on the point of leaving this country for India . Bro . Hooper said he was placed in an embarassing position us he had not expected the honour they had done him . He
knew it was Ihe custom to welcome the coming guests , but hehainot expected they would speed the parting one . For their kind wishes for his welfare he sincerely thanked them ; he should never forget his mother lodge , and he hoped that when he did return in the course of a few years he should find all the brethren present . The Tyler's toast concluded the business of the celling , and the brethren
separated shortly before 10 o ' clock . SOUTH AMPTON .-RoyalGlouccster Lodge ( No . 130 ) . —At the invitation of the W ., \ L , lint . H . Stiarpe , the Prov . G . Master of Hants and the Isle of Wight ( Bro . W . B . Beach , M . P . ) , the Deputy Prov . G . M . ( Bro . W . Hickman ) , anil the Grand Lodge visited this old and influential lodge at its meeting last week . Two Indian
brethren studying as surgeens at the Royal Victoria Hospital at Ncllcy having been passed , the election of W . M . for the ensuing year was proceeded with , the ballot resulting in the virtually unanimous election of Bro . C John Phillips , the Senior Warden . Befeire the election of Treasurer , Bro . E . Booth , one of the oldest and most experienced Past Masters of the lodge , touk advantage
of the presence of the Prov . G . M . to protest against an alteration made in the Royal Gloucester bye-laws , on the advice of the Prov . Grand Secretary , one of the P . M . ' s of the lodge , repealing the nomination of Treasurer , and directing that he anel the W . M . heelectcel by ballot . There was no rule of Grand Lodge , he said , to this effect , and its inconvenience would be illustrated that night , for Bro .
1-eFeuvrc , the Prov . G . Sec , having resigned the office of Treasurer to the lodge , Ihe brethren were entirely in the dark as to whom they should vote for , whereas under the old , open system of nomination probably one name would have been put before the lodge and agreed te > . The Deputy Prov . Grand Master , in the absence of Prov . Grand Sec , said it was only fair to say that that brother had acted
under the advice of Grand Secretary . The ballot then took place , and the retiring W . M . fBro . Sharpe ) was on the first round , elected as Tp . asurcr by a substantial majority . Forty-nine brethren afterwards sat duvvn to the banquet . In the course of the proceedings the Prov . Grand Master , replying to the toast of his health , made reference to the recent proceedings in France , and expressed his opinion lhat
the English Grand Lodge would have no alternativepainful as it must be—but to decline to recognise those who repudiated lhat which fm me el one of the funilameiilal bases of all true Masnnry . He subsequently ( imposed the health of the retiring W . M ., which was received with much cordiality , Bro . ihnrp , being very much esteemed throughout the town as an able anil energetic Mason and
a worthy and useful citizen . MANCHESTER . —Caledonian Lodge ( No . 204 ) . — 'I he festival of St . John in connection with the above lodge was held on Wednesday evening , at the Masonic Hall , Coupe r-street , when a goodly number of members anel friends assembled to assist in the interesting ceremony , anil 10 do honour to the new W . M
' ! he lodge was constituted in due form , after which Bro , George East , P . M ., P . G . a . D ., duly installed iiro . Hubert A , Eldcrshaw as the W . M . fir the ensuing year . The ceremony was performed in a mostimprcssive manner , the general opinion being that the way in which it wis cnmhicted reflected the highest credit upon the Installing Master . Bro . East was assisted by Bro . Schofield , P . M ., who delivered the rharge to the Master and Wardens in a vciy creditable
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manner . The following were invested as the officers for the ensuing year-. Bros . John Roberts , S . W . ; G . T . Mulloek , J . W . ' ; William Bagnall , S . D . and D . C ; Thomas Guest , J . D . j John Sutcliffe , I . G . ; the Rev . P . Hains , Chaplain ; John C Huwl , P . M ., Treasurer ; A . F . Bccton , Secretary . After the installation Past Master Hains on behalf of the brethren presented to the I . P . M ., A .
Humphreys , a magnificent timepiece for his services as W . M . anel acting Master tor the last nine months , owing to the death of the late Mister , Bro . Jepson . This lodge is anxious to be in the front rank as a supporter of the various charities , and it was decided that an old member of the lodge should be taken in as a joining member , in order that he may become qualified for the Benevolent
Institution . After business , a magnificent banquet was Uid in the dining hall , when between 70 and 80 sat down . The chair was , of course , occupied by the new W . M . ( Bro . Robert A . Eldcrshaw ) , who filled his position with a dignity which did honour to the choice of the lodge . During the evening he made some veiy good speeches in proposing some of the toasts ; but want of space prevents
us giving a report of them . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed , and drunk with the greatest enthusiasm . It is a matter of regret lhat we cannot give a report of the speeches , especially that of Bro . East on being " Unaccustomed to public speaking ; " that of Bro . the Rev . Philip Haines on " Charity ; " and that of Bro . Prescott ( one of the visitors ) on " The Principles of Masonry . " These speeches made an excellent impression ,
and we have no doubt they will be productive of good results . We must not close this notice without referring to the great pleasure that was given to the brethren by the very excellent singing of the glee party—Bros . Robberds , Lever , Thomas , Sharrock , anil Stanley . The singing of the song " Here's to his health , " by Bro . Robberds , was magnificent , and deservedly received enthusiastic applause . The Caledonian Lodge is to be cougratuleitcd on the great success that attended all the
arrangements . WINDSOR . —Etonian Lodge of St . John ( No . 209 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Windsor , on Tuesday , the 4 th inst . Present : Bros . Hume , W . M ., P . G . S . ; Roberts , S . W ., P . G . S . ; E . Schiemann , J . W . ; the Rev . J . Studholmc Brownrigg . P . P . DG . M ., Chaplain ; Wilson , P . M ., Treas . ;
Carter , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , Secrteary ; Nicholes , S . D . ; Pears , J . D . ; Tolley , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Oig . ; Cousins , I . G . ; Evans , Steward ; Past Masters , Bros . Stacey , P . P . G . R . ; Reid , Dixon , P . P . G . D . C . ; Denne , Bryetr , P . G . S . of Wks . ; Mclllwham , Hopwood , Long , and Stedwell . Visitors Bros . Spicer , W . M . 5 69 ; Masters , 145 ; Green , P . M . 27 ; Harris , 133 1 and 1367 ; Thompson , 35 ; Date , 34 ;
Tailing , - , 80 ; Arnold , 3 82 ; Cole , 742 ; Benso » , S . W . 1 C 13 ; Lay , 3 6 9 ; Powell , P . M . 771 ; Johnson , 771 . Messrs . Fairclough and Harris were initiated ; Bios . Riley and Sti'llery were passed to the Second Degree , and Bro . Perks raised to the rank of M . M . Bro . Schiemann , J . W ., was elected W . M . for the ensuing year ( the S . W ., Bio . Roberts , not being eligible , as he is at the present time
W . M . of the Cr > slal Palace Lodge , No . 742 ) . Bro . Wilson , P . M ., was unanimously re-elected Treasurer . Bros . Dick Radclyffe and Apted were nominated to audit the : ic .-ounts . The usual Past Master's jewel was voted to the W . M ., to be presented at the conclusion of his year of office . LIVERPOOL . —Merchants' Lodge ( No . 241 ) .
— Ihe premier lodge 111 West Lancashire—the " Old Merchants' , " which will very soon reach its century of existence , had an unusually interesting meeting on Tuesday evening , the 1 ith instant , at the Masonic Hall , Hopestreet , Liverpool . There was an attendance of about seventy members and vi-itors , presided over by Bio . Councillor George Pect , W . M . The principal officers and
members present were Bros . J . 1 . Knight , P . M . ; f . W Baker , P . M . ; G . Hutchin , P . M . ; Richard Brown , ' P . M ., Hon . Sec . of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution ; Ralph Robinson , P . M . ; James Winsor , S . W . ; T . H . Sheen , J . W . ; Dr . S . J . McGcorge , Treas ., P . G . Registrar of W . L . ; Thomas Salter , Secretary ; W . Williams , S . D . ; John Latta , J . D . ; G . Broadbridgc , P . M .,
D . C . ; T . Whitehead , I . G . ; and A . B . Ewart , Organist . Amongst the visitors were Bios . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec ; J . Jones , P . M . 216 ; Dr . D . D . dslim , S . D . 216 ; Dr . Sheldon , P . M . IC 94 ; Councillor George Fowler , W . M . 155 ; J . Kcet , S . D . 1336 ; J . Bceslcy , P . M . 216 , and others . 'I he special interest of the meeting consisted in Ihe recognition by the brethren of the seven years ' services
as Treasurer of Bro . Dr . McGcorge , anil to commemorate his recent appointment by Bro . Lord . Skelmcrsdale , R . W . P . G . M ., to the honourable office of Provincial Grand Registrar—an office which lie worthily deserved after eighteen years' enthusiastic support of Masonry . The recognition and commemoration took the form of a diningroom timcpitc , in front of which was a gold plate , in
ihe form of a P . G . Registrar ' s jewel , bearing an inscription testifying to the esteem in which he was held by all the brethren of the lodge who had subscribed for the testimonial , and congratulating him on his appointment in the Prov . Grand Lodge . The regular lodge business consisted in the work of initiation , which was most admirably performed
by Bro . Councillor Pcct , the popular W . M . The brethren subsequently sal down to a sumptuous supper , under the presidency of the W . M ., who was supported by a large number of P . M . 's , officers , brethren , and visitors . The presentation to Dr . McGcorge , P . G . R ., was made during the evening by Bro . Richard Brown , who said : —Brethren ,
I am permitted by the Worshipful Master to propose the next toast . It is a toast which is never omitted at these very pltasant meetings , but it does sometimes appear to my mind , that the very frequency with which the subject is brought under our notice ) is apt to cause us to look upon it with less importanre than its merits demand . "The
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Health and Prosperity of our Masonic Rulers , Supreme and Subordinate , " is a subject entitled to our warmest sympathies . My brethren have only to refer to any of the returns of the proceedings of Grand Lodge , to find our rulers , in that quarter , earnestly and briskly engaged in the many matters that came regularly before them , and whether it be the disposition of the funds , arising from the fees ,
either for charity to distressed brethren , the establishment of a life boat , the support of our schools and institutions , or the settlement of some matters of Masonic jurisprudencewe always find the best intellect carefully brought to bear to secure the wise and satisfactory results of which wc are reasonably proud . And if ever there was a time when our rulers in Grand Lodge were entitled to our regard it is
surely now ; when questions of such universal importance are before them , which unless settled in the wisest way will assuredly shake the very foundation of Freemasonry throughout the length and breadth of the land . Coming nearer home , to our Provincial Grand Lodge of West Lancashire , we have equal reason to feel proud ; tf this , the largest Province in the kingdom ,-where we have more
lodges and I believe , a larger number of Masons than elsewhere ; and where we are so ably governed by Lord Skelmersdale , whom I venture to say is one of the most earnest of Freemasons and one of the brightest ornaments at present connected with our Craft . ( Cheers . ) The wisdom of his ruling is best proved by the fact of our wonderful prosperity and undoubted harmony , and
therefore I say for these reasons also I claim for this toast your fullest approbation . But there arc other good reasons for claiming your attention , and this brings us to the more immediate cause of my saying more than is usual on the subject of this toast . It has pleased our Prov . Grand Master to appoint , at the recent meeting , as his Prov . Grand Registrar , one of the most respected and oldest
brethren of this Merchants' Lodge , Bro . S . J . McGcorge , an appointment in which the brethren of this lodge so greatly rejoice , that they have desired to mark their appreciation of the honour conferred on , our worthy Treasurer by asking his acceptance of a tribute of their esteem , more < specially to mark the event I have alluded to . In a large province like this , the appointment of Provincial Grand
Officers must necessarily be one of much anxiety to Lord Skelmersdale and his advisers . In many cases it becomes necessary to honour a lodge for its general good work , and here the dignity has to be conferred on some brothei who , without having the opportunity of individually and personally earning the distinction , has possibly assisted in the general gjod working of the lodge ; but in
the Merchants' Lodge , I venture proudly to assert and I do so in the presence of our Prov . Grand Secretary , that we may truthfully boast that where Prov . Grand honours have been conferred on members of 241 , they have been undoubtedly earned , and these degrees and offices have not beer ; derived as a mere matter of form , but have been won by the merit of the wearer . I may briefly glance
at the four last appointments . No one will for a moment say , nor shall I attempt to prove , that our late lamented Bro . Captain Mott did not well earn his position . Then we have our hard-working and indefatigable Bro . George Broadbridgc , whose work in connection with the London Charities is increasing , and who , as the Secretary of the most successful Masonic ball ever held in this town , has
left his mark in the records of our own Educational Institution in the shape of . £ 500 in aid of its funds , and we can best estimate the importance of such an addition to the funds by remembering that the interest alone will educate at least two of our fatherless or orphan children each and every year , " as long as the world goes round . " I think you will agree with me that Bro . George
Broadbridgc deserved his laurels . Then we have our Bro . Robert Wilson , and without desiring to depreciate the efforts of others , 1 venture to say that it is mainly owing to his constant exertion , extending over a number of years , that we are indebted for the building of this hall ( unfinished as it unfortunately is ) , for although Bro . Wilson ' s work in this matter was not confintd to his own
lodge , yet I may remind the brethren and the visitors present , that the Merchants' Lodge alone provided onethird the amount that has been paid for this building . 1 think , therefore , you will agree with me that Bro . Wilson ' s honours were well deserved . And now we have our Bro . Dr . McGcorge . It is impossible in his presence , as indeed it is unnecessary , for me to say how popular , both in and
out of the lodge , is this most recent appointment of Prov . Grand Registrar . I may just refer to the services of Bro . McGcorge as a Past Master and Treasurer of this lodge , ever present at our meetings , always genial , courteous , and good natured . I may also inform the brethren , that Dr . McGcorge has twice filled the chair as M . E . Z . of the chapter connected with this lodge , and not only has he
filled the chair , but he has done the work ; but above and beyond all these acts , which have endeared him to his biethren , he has for many years past given the benefit of his excellent professional skill on behalf of almost every one of the orphan and fatherless children who have been placed on the foundation of our Educational Institution , and these may be counted by hundreds , and are , as wc
know , largely increasing , and I take this opportunity , as the Secretary of this great charity , of bearing testimony to the invariable attention of Dr . McGcorge in this important matter . To say more would be superfluous . It may be gratifying to you , Bro . Dr . McGeorge , to know that this testimonial , which bears an inscription that it is " presented bv the brethren of the Merchants' Loilg--, 241 , as a
mark of their esteem , and in recognition of their appreciation of your appointment as Prov . Grand Registrar of West Lancashire in this year 1877 , " was subscribed for by ev ? ry brother jiresent at the last meeting and during the short time you were out of the room , about ten minutes . In their name and with their good wishes , I present to you this testimony of their goodwill . " Brethren—We are accustomed to draw from some