R.W.Bro. Bobby Spiers, accompanied by his wife Jean, daughter Amber and his sons W.Bro. Gary Spiers, W.Bro. Ed Spiers and W.Bro. Bobby Spiers Jnr at the unveiling of his Portrait. The picture now hangs in the Ante-room outside the Craft Lodge room at the Whiteabbey Masonic Centre.
‘Since 1764 – The Ritual Beat of the Bucknaw Drum’.
‘Since 1764 – The Ritual Beat of the Bucknaw Drum’. A tremendous atmosphere of fraternal friendship prevailed with the unique Bucknaw welcome & hospitality being extended to one and all. Brotherly love, good cheer and great spirt was the chief characteristic of the day, reflecting the particular enthusiasm & love of the Craft that is prevalent in Lodge 194 …
Worshipful Brother Maurice Gray installed as the 112th Worshipful Master of St Georges Masonic Lodge No 166
St Georges Masonic Lodge No 166 On Wednesday 8th January 2020, Worshipful Brother Maurice Gray was installed as the 112th Worshipful Master of St Georges Masonic Lodge No 166, having first served the Lodge as Worshipful Master in 2005. The installation was conducted in a most proficient and exemplary manner by our own Worshipful Brother Martin Lawther and he was …
Union Masonic Lodge No 106 Installation
On Saturday 4th January 2020 Union Masonic Lodge No 106 held its installation in Arthur Square. Brother Samuel Moore was Installed Worshipful Master in a most capable fashion by W. Brother Stephen Shimmon, after which he Installed his Officers in an excellent manner. Those attending retired to the Dining Room where an excellent meal was prepared and served by Grayson’s …
Belfast 651 Installation
On Saturday the 4th of January Worshipful Brother Rennie McGrath was installed as Worshipful Master of Belfast Masonic Lodge 651. In attendance were Right Worshipful Brother Rodney McCurley the Deputy Grand Master, Right Worshipful Brother Ivan Gillespie Provincial Assistant Grand Master and Right Worshipful Brother Paul Harvey also Provincial Assistant Grand Master.
Harp & Crown Lodge 60 and Kells 990 Christmas Communications
On Thursday 19 December 2019 in Ballymena Masonic Centre, Harp & Crown Lodge 60 and Kells 990 held their Christmas communications at 8pm to be followed by a joint Festive Board. A wide selection of eats were enjoyed by members and visitors and a festive raffle resulted in £290 being collected. Both Lodges donating same to GM Vision 2020 appeal.
Cary & Dunluce Masonic Charity Committee Cheque Presentation
On Saturday 14 December 2019, members of Cary & Dunluce MCC met at Magheraboy Hotel Portrush to hand over two cheques following a charity breakfast event held at the same venue at the beginning of November. The cheques were presented to Causeway Downs Syndrome and to Air Ambulance. Mrs Gault received the Downs Syndrome cheque and Michelle McDaid received the …
Mr Darren Smyth joins Alfreds Masonic Lodge 59
A cold winter’s Tuesday evening on 17th December 2019, Freemasons throughout Ireland conversed at Crumlin Road Hall, joining Alfreds Masonic Lodge 59 who sit in the hall under the jurisdiction of The Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Lodge of Antrim, to welcome a new member into their order. Mr Darren Smyth a 35 year old local man from Belfast has been …
Lisburn District Masonic Charity Fund Carol Service at St Marks
On Sunday 15th December Lisburn District Masonic Charity Fund held their Annual Carol Service at St Marks, Lisburn. Thanks go out to all involved and who attended the Masonic Carol Service especially to Rev Gibson, choir of St Marks, the Mayor of Lisburn & Castlereagh who attended with his good Lady. Thanks also to the various heads of local masonry …
St Georges Masonic Lodge No 166
St Georges Masonic Lodge No 166 On Wednesday 11th December 2019 as our stated communication was just about to be closed, there was an alarm at the door and after having been identified as a Past Master of St Georges 166 and admitted, we all were most delighted to have been visited by W. Bro Ron. Black. W.Bro Black and …