Greenock Masonic Bazaar

One way to raise money in the 19th C, was through the bazaar where stalls were set up, often in a the local Town Hall. The Foundation Stone for the new building for Greenock St. John’s No.175 was laid on Saturday 6th February 1897 by the master, Bro. James Reid (see below). In 1898, some seventeen months after the laying of the foundation stone the consecration of the Temple took place. The ceremony of consecration was conducted by the Provincial Grand Master, Brother Michael Hugh Shaw Stewart of Carnock, MP for East Renfrewshire (shown).

Bro. Bob Bain PM No.XII receiving Honorary membership from Bro. Tom McDougall, master of Lodge Montgomerie Kilwinning Skelmorlie No.624.

In Memoriam

It is with deep sadness and much regret that we have to inform you of a loss sustained to the craft in Renfrewshire in the passing to the Grand Lodge above of the following Brother:

Bro. James Munro & Bro. Hugh Burnfield

Bro. Jimmy was Senior Steward for many, many years in 242 and was a very well known and liked brother by young and old. He was a regular attender of the lodge both home and away including the many visits to Northern Ireland.

Bro. Jimmy was initiated on 11th February 1971 as a machine operator; prior to that he had served in merchant navy for many years. Unfortunately, his health was failing over the last year or so, but his heart was always in 242 and no job was too small or big for Jimmy to do.

He will be sadly missed by many brethren.