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Higgs ) was sure they all entertained the hope that the Great Architect of the Universe would long spare the valuable life of Sir Daniel to preside over this province , and that he would continue to enjoy all possible happiness and prosperity ( cheers ) . The P . G . M . briefly returned thanks , and

proposed " The Health of the V . W . the D . P . G . Masters , and Past Grand Officers of the Province , " for whom Bro . H . H . Hodges , P . P . G . S . W ., returned thanks . The health of the visiting brethren was next drunk , and responded toby Bros . Bruton , Morgan , and Phillips . To the toast of " The Masonic Charities "

Bro . ' Herbert Clarke replied ' * The Health ofthe Provincial Grand Wardens and other officers appointed this day , " having been drank , Bro . Palmer , P . G . J . W ., and Bro . Cutler , P . G . J . W .. severally responded , and Bro . Palmer thanked the brethren generally for the

kind support they had given , by which two children of the late Bro . Owens , the first W . M . of the Wycombe Lodge , had been electa d to the Masonic Schools . The P . G . M . then gave "The Health of the Worshipful Masteriand Brethren of the Wycombe

Lodge , " to whom ( Sir Daniel said ) , the Provincial Grand Lodge was deeply indebted' for the kind reception given that day . ( Cheers ) . The Wycombe Lodge was one of recent birth , but they had all heard how well it had been

worked , and how successful it had been in its operations . They must all regret the loss of Bro . Owens , the first W . M . of the lodge , but it was some satisfaction to know that two of his children had been elected to the Masonic Schools .

Bro . Cantrell , in responding , assured the P . G . M . that the Wycombe brethren esteemed it a great honour that they should have been permitted to receive the Provincial Grand Lodge on that occasion , seeing that the Wycombe Lodge was established only three years ago . He hoped ,

however , that this would not be the last time that the Provincial Grand Lodge would be held there . ( Hear , hear ) . The Wycombe brethren also regarded it as a great honour that their first P . M . should have been appointed Provincial Grand Senior Warden . ( Hear , hear . )

The P . G . M . then proposed " The Health of Bro . Biggs , " remarking that the great benefit the province had derived from the labours of Bro . Biggs as Provincial Grand Secretary must be patent to all . ( Hear , hear ) . Although they knew that Bro . Biggs' successor was an able

man , who would do all he could for the prosperity of Masonry in the province , they could not help feeling considerable regret that Bro . Siggs had resigned the office he had so long held . ( Hear , hear ) . He was sure all the brethren would join him in wishing their late

Secretary health and happiness , and in hoping that although he would not hold the office of P . G . S . he would nevertheless give the new Secretary ( Bro . Bradley ) the benefit of his experience in carrying on the business of the province . ( Cheers . )

Bro . Biggs , in reply , said he had simply retired because he felt age creeping upon him . He had reached his sixty-fourth year and for the past twenty-five years he had been in active work and taken a great interest in everything appertaining to Masonry . Having exhausted

what he might describe as every move , and not knowing another he could play for the advantage of the Craft , he felt it was time to give place to another , who would give a fresh impetus to matters connected with the Craft in this province . He had done his best for the interests of

Masonry , and was glad to see the great progress that had marked its history during the past nine or ten years . He should never retire from the province of Berks and Bucks , in which he naturally felt a deep interest , and he should be only too pleased to do anything in his power for the

advantage ofthe Craft . ( Cheers . )—He thanked Sir Daniel Gooch for the kind words he had been pleased to utter respecting him , and having been associated with Sir Daniel in Masonry for twenty-five years , he could assure the brethren their Provincial Grand Master was a man who wa ° - \ orth working for ( cheers ) , and he

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felt that to have enjoyed the esteemed friendship of Sir Daniel , and been in such close contact with him for so nifny years , was a position that would be the envy of many . He could truly say that he had never abused Sir Daniel ' s confidence , and in every recommendation he had

made for provincial appointments he had acted without favour or affection . He had left friendship out of the scale , and had endeavoured to recommend for appointment those who would reflect credit upon the P . G . M ., and also upon the Province generally . He had always striven to

keep the principles of Masonry in view , and rewarded those who , by their time , energy , or means , had done good suit and service to the Craft . ( Cheers ) . The P . G . M . next proposed "The Health of the Provincial Grand Treasurer and Secretary , " and

Bro . Chancellor and Bro . Robert Bradley severally returned thanks . "The Health of the late D . P-G . M ., Bro . the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg " was proposed in complimentary terms by the P . G . M ., and received with much cordiality . "The health of the Prov . Grand Stewards "

was also drunk , and the Tyler ' s toast , for " All Poor and Distressed Masons" completed the list , " and Sir Daniel Gooch vacated the chair . The harmony of the gathering was greatly promoted by the vocal performances of Bro . Tottle , and others . Bro . Weston ably presided at the pianoforte .

Metropolitan Masonic Meetings.

METROPOLITAN MASONIC MEETINGS .

For the Weekending Friday , July 6 , 1877 . The Editor will be glad to receive notice from Secretaries of Craft Louies , Koyai Arch Chapters , Mark Lodges , Preceptories , Conclaves , & c , of any change in place or time of meeting .

SATURDAY , JUNE 30 . Lodge 1685 , Joseph Paxton , Crystal Palace , ( Consecration ) , Sydenham . LODGES OF INSTHUCTION . Lily , Greyhound , Richmond . Manchester , 77 , London-st ,, Fitzroy-sq , Star , Marquis of Granby , New Cross-rd . Eccleston , Grosvenor Club , Ebury-square , S . VV .

MONDAY , JULY 2 . Lodge 16 , Eoyal Alpha , Willis's Rooms , St . James's . „ 1319 , Asaph , F . M . H . Chap . 28 , Old King ' s Arms , F . M . H . „ 91 , Regularity , F . M . H . Mark Lodge 139 , Panmure , Balham Hot ., Balham .

LODGES or INSTHUCTION . Prince Leopold , Lord Stanley Tav ., Kingsland . Strong Man , Jerusalem Tav ., St . John ' s Gate . Sincerity , Railway Tav ., Fcnchurch-st . Station . Camden , Stanhope Arms , Up . James-st ., Camden Town . Sastern , Royal Hot ., Mile-end-road . St . James ' s Union , Union Tav ., Air-st .

Wellington , White Swan , Deptford . Perfect Ashlar , Victoria Tav ., Lower-rd ., Rotherhithe . Upper Norwood , White Hart Hot ., Church-rd . Marquis of Ripon , Pembury Tav ., Amhcrst-rd ., Hackney . Loughborough , Warrior Hot ., Brixton . London Masonic Club , 101 , Queen Victoria-st . West Smithfield , New Market Hot ., West Smithfield . Leopold , Woolpack Tavern , Bcrmondsey-st .

TUESDAY , JULY 3 . Colonial Board , at 3 . Lodge 171 , Amity , Ship Hot ., Greenwich .

LODGES or INSTRUCTION . Metropolitan , 269 , Pentonville-rd . Varborough , Green Dragon , Stepney . Domatic , Surrey M . H ., Camberwell New-road . Faith , 2 , Westminster Chambers , Victoria-st . Prince Fredk . Wm ., Lord's Hot ., St . John ' s Wood .

Dalhousie , King Edvrard , Triangle , Hackney . Prosperity , Hercules Tav ., Leadenhall-st . Constitutional , Wheatsheaf Hot ., Hand-court , Holborr . Israel , Rising Sun Tav ., ' Globe Road . Royal Arthur , Prince ' s Head , York-road , Battersea .

Beacontree , Red Lion , Leytonstone . Excelsior , Commercial Dock Tav ., Rotherhithe . St . John of Wapping , Gun Hot ., High-st ., Wapping . Islington , Coopers' Arms , Silver-st ., Falcon-sq . Metropolitan Chapter , Jamaica Coffee Ho ., Cornhiil .

WEDNESDAY , JULY 4 . Lodge 1594 , Abercorn , Abercorn Hot ., Great Stanmore . Chap . 55 , Constitutional , Private Room , Leytonstone . Encamp . 129 , Holy Palestine , 33 , Golden-sq . LODGES OF INSTHUCTION . Confidence , Whittington , Moor-lane , Fore-street .

Mt . Lebanon , Windsor Castle Tav ., Southwark-bdg .-rd . Pythagorean , Prince of Orange , Greenwich . New Concord , Kosemary Branch Tav ., Hoxton . La Tolerance , Horse and Groom , Winsley-st ., Oxford-st . Mount Edgcumbe , 19 , Jcrmyn-st ., St . James's . Peckham , Maismore Arms , Park-road , Peckham . Stanhope , Thicket Hot ., Anerley .

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Finsbury Park , Finsbury Park Tav ., Seven Sisters ' -rd . Southwark , Southwark Park Tav ., Southwark Park , * Duke of Connaught , Havelock Tav ., Dalston , E . United Strength , Grafton Arms , Kentish-town . Whittington , Black Bull Tav ., Holborn . Lewis , King ' s Arms Hot ., Wood Green . Royal Jubilee , 81 , Long Acre . Langthorne , Swan Hot ., Stratford .

THURSDAY , JULY 5 . Lodge 10 , Westminster and Keystone , F . M . H . ,, 115 S 1 Excelsior , Sydney Arms , Lewisham-rd . ,, 1539 , Surrey Masonic Hall , S . M . H . Encamp . 127 , Bard of Avon , 33 , Golden-sq . LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . Egyptian , Hercules Tav ., Leadenhall-st .

Fidelity , Yorkshire Grey , London-st ., W . Fii . sbury , Jolly Anglers' Tav ., Bath-st ., City-road . Temperance in the East , Catherine-st ., Poplar , libury , 12 , Ponsonhy-st ., Milbank . Highgate , Bull and Gate , Kentish-town .

The Great City , M . H ., Masons' Avenue . High Cross , Coach & Horses , High-road , Tottenham . Salisbury , Union Tav ., Air-st ., Regent-st . Prince Frederick William Chapter , St . John ' s Wood . Southern Star , Crown Hot ., Blackfriars-rd . Great Northern , Berwick Arms , Berners-st ., Oxford-st .

FRIDAY , JULY 6 . LODGES OF INSTRUCTION . CJnion Waterloo , Thomas-st ., Woolwich . Robert Burns , Union Tav ., Air-st ., Regent-st . Belgrave , Constitution , Bedford-st ., Covent Garden . Unions Emulation ( for M . M . ' s ) , F . M . H . Temperance , Victoria Tav ., Victoria-road , Deptford .

Clapton , White Hart , Clapton . Metropolitan , Portugal Hot ., Fleet-st . St . Marylebone , British Stores Tav ., St . John ' s Wood . Westbourne , Lord's Hotel , St . John ' s Wood . Ur , ited Pilgrims , Surrey M . H ., Camberwell New-road . St . James ' s , New Tanners'Arms , Grange-rd ., Bermondsey , Duke of Edinburgh , Silver Lion , Penny-fields , Poplar .

Doric , Earl Grey Tav ., Mile-end-road . Burgoyne , Grafton Arms , Prince of Wales ' s-road , N . W . St . Luke ' s , White Hart , King ' s-rd ., Chelsea . Chigwell , Prince ' s Hall , Buckhurst-hill . Burdett Coutts , Approach Tav ., Victoria Park . Royal Standard , The Castle , Holloway-rd .

Ranelagh , Bell and Anchor , Hammersmith-rd . St . George ' s , Globe Tav ., Greenwich . Pythagorean Chapter , Prince of Orange , Greenwich-rd . William Preston , Feathers Tav ., Up . George-st ., Edgware-r < i . SirHugh Myddelton , 25 , King Edward-st ., Liverpool-rd ., N . Earl of Carnarvon , Mitre Hot ., Gouldborn-rd ., N . Kensgtn . Royal Alfred , Star and Garter Hot ., Kew Bridge .

Masonic Meetings In West Lancashire And Cheshire.

MASONIC MEETINGS IN WEST LANCASHIRE AND CHESHIRE .

For the Week ending Saturday , July 7 , 1877 . MONDAY , JULY 2 . Lodge 113 , Unanimity , Bull Hot ., Preston .

„ 1045 , Stamford , Town Hall , Altrincham . „ 10 5 , Rowley , Mas . R ., Lancaster . „ 1264 , Neptune , M . H ., Liverpool . „ 1380 , Skelmersdale , Queen ' s Hot ., Waterloo . Everton L . of I ., M . H ., Liverpool .

TUESDAY , JULY 3 . Lodge ' , 673 , St . John ' s , M . H ., Liverpool . » 99-. 1 Furness , M . T ., Ulverston . „ 1476 , Blackpool , Clifton Arms , Blackpool . Chap . 203 , St . John of Jerusalem , M . H ., Liverpool . Merchant ' s L . of I ., M . H ., Liverpool . Bootle L . of I ., 146 , Berry-st ., Bootle .

WEDNESDAY , JULY 4 . Lodge 1013 , Royal Victoria , M . H ., Liverpool . „ 1335 , Lindsay , 20 , King-st ., Wigan . „ ) 354 , Marquis of Lome , M . R ., Leigh . „ 1 ' 020 , Marlborough , Derby H ., Tuebrook , Liverpool . Mark Lodge 6 5 , W . Lancashire , M . H ., Liverpool . Downshire L . of I ., M . H ., Liverpool .

De Grey and Ripon L . of I ., 80 , N . Hill-st ., Liverpool . THURSDAY , JULY 5 . Lodge 249 , Mariners , M . H ., Liverpool . Chap . 73 S , Bridgwater , M . H ., Runcorn . Alpass Encampment 123 , M . H ., Liverpool . Harmonic L . of I ., Adelphi Hot ., Liverpool . Duke of Edinburgh L . of I ., M . H ., Liverpool .

FRIDAY , JULY 6 . Lodge 1375 , Architect , Didsbury Hot ., Didsbury . „ 1387 , Chorlton , M . S ., Chorlton cum-Hardy . i „ 1505 , Emulation , M . H ., Liverpool . Hamer L . of 1 . M . H ,, Liverpool . j

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