Brethren from Abbey lodge 180 assembled at Carrickfergus Castle on the 28th October for their annual sponsored walk to the Whiteabbey Masonic Centre in aid of the Northern Ireland Hospice and Lodge Widows. A total of £770 was collected with a 50% split to the Northern Ireland Hospice, in memory of W.Bro. Tommy Chambers, the Lodges Treasurer and Abbey 180 Lodge …
The Worshipful Master, W.Bro. Hugh Blair of Abbey Lodge 180, accompanied by the Right Worshipful Provincial Assistant Grand Master RW. Bro. Ivan Gillespie, Grand Lodge Officer, VW. Bro. Mall Ross, Past GL. Stewart of Charities, RW. Bro. Bobby Spiers EMGLI, Provincial Officers, Wardens, Officers, Brethren of Abbey 180 and guests after his Installation as Worshipful Master. An excellent degree was …
Saturday the 20th of January 2024, saw Brother Colin Beckinsale installed as Worshipful Master of Alfreds Lodge 59. The lodge was graced with Distinguished Brethren, Right Worshipful Assistant Grand Master of Ireland, R.W. Brother Leslie Nixon, Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master of Antrim, R.W. Brother John Mc lernon, and several other Distinguished Brethren, Right Worshipful Past Junior Deacon of Grand …
Strathearn Lodge 680 held their installation meeting on Thursday 18th January in Lisburn Masonic Centre. A good turnout of the lodge and guests attended, we were honoured with a visit of the Grand Secretary along with our own members Rt. Wor. Ivan Gillespie and V. Wor. Bro. David Robinson, Assistant Grand Secretary. As usual we had present and past provincial …
On Saturday 20 January 2024 the Installation Communication of Shalman ML 607 took place in Portrush Masonic Hall when Brother Job Dixon was installed as WM for the year ahead. One of his first duties of the new W.M. was to present Brother David Robinson with his M.M. certificate. To the delight of all present the W.M. delegated his authority …
On the 4th February 1796 Bros Henry Hamill, Thomas Forrest and Stephen Ferguson from Larne were granted Warrant No 825 to hold a Lodge in Larne. For many years, this Lodge held its meetings in the various public houses around Larne. Like many other Irish Lodges in the early 19th century 825 applied to Grand Lodge in 1825 for a higher Lodge …
On Wednesday 17th January 2024 the Installation of Officers for Lodge of Concord XL took place in Arthur Square Masonic Hall. At the Installation V.W. Brother Robert Graham PPGSW PPGI was presented with a 50 year Jewel and Certificate. The presentation of his 50 year Jewel and Certificate was carried out by R.W. Brother John Edens PPDGM . W Brother …
Parkgate Masonic Lodge No.776 presented a cheque for £500.00 each to the Templepatrick Community Group and Turning Point Northern Ireland (NI). The representatives from the Charities greatly appreciated the donation from the Lodge. Turning Point NI gave a brief talk explaining their work and that they are a mental health hub for those experiencing any form of mental crisis. Turning …
Brethren, another enjoyable evening in South Antrim with the Brethren of St John’s Lodge No 162 Islandmagee as they installed their Worshipful Master and Officers for 2024. But before I start, I must thank my host Wor Bro Graeme Ferguson, Lodge Secretary for his kind invitation to attend and his transport to and from the meeting. As usual down on …
True Blue Masonic Lodge No 89 held their Installation meeting on the evening of Monday the 8th January 2024 in the Masonic Hall at Moyarget. Ballycastle is one of our smaller Lodges in the Province of Antrim, and their guest of honour for the evening was Rt Wor Bro George Graham, one of the Provincial Assistant Grand Masters of The …
