Refurbishment of Lisburn Masonic Hall, Belsize Road, Lisburn

Refurbishment of Lisburn Masonic Hall, Belsize Road, Lisburn   The original building, that had been used as a Manse, was purchased in the 1970’s by six (6) masonic lodges, to which an extension was constructed that forms the current premises.   The management of the hall was divided into two committees. The Hall Management Committee (HMC) and the Social Club …

Ye Boke of Ye Grande Masonnic Fancie Fayre And Bazaar

Ye Boke of Ye Grande Masonnic Fancie Fayre And Bazaar Whereinnie everythinge Is represented as in Ye olde tyme To be holdene ate ye Ulster Halle In Belfast Ye 25th, 26th & 27th diaes of Octobre MDCCCLXXXIII In ayde of ye Belfast Masonnic Charyties   On the foot of the article submitted by R.W. Brother Mal Ross, W. Brother Tommy …

Templepatrick Masonic Bazaar 24th, 25th & 26th June 1897

EBay has become a treasure trove of artefacts as R.W. Brother Mal Ross told me. He recovered a copy of a Book outlining the events, committees and advertisers who were part of the Templepatrick Masonic Bazaar held on the 24th, 25th & 26th June 1897. Mal had previously recovered a cap badge from the Belfast Volunteer Defense Corp founded in …

PJ’s for Patients…One Man’s Mission to Help!

PJ’s for Patients…   Andrew Brownlee, a Freemason from North Belfast has set up an initiative to ensure that anyone in hospital in need of essentials doesn’t go without.   To date he has collected hundreds of pairs of pyjamas, slippers and a range of essential toiletries but his campaign needs more! Andrew explains;   “My daughter is a Nurse …