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 …
PGLA Covid Facemasks Available now
Brethren, PGLA Covid Facemasks are now available to purchase from the PGL Office. The price is £3.00 per mask and theses can be ordered by contacting the Provincial Office on a Monday or Thursday between the hours of 10am-3pm. You can pay by cheque or bank transfer.
Freemasonry has given 4,500 Antrim men a lifeline during lockdown – it is a gentleman’s club with a big heart…and a big future!
Freemasonry has given 4,500 Antrim men a lifeline during lockdown – it is a gentleman’s club with a big heart…and a big future! Thanks to those of you who took part in our recent survey on how the pandemic has impacted you all. Here are our results – thank you for all taking care of one another – lets keep …
Obituary for R.W. Brother Ivan Miller
It is with great sadness that members of Harp & Crown M.L. No.60 mourn the passing of one of their Senior and Foundation members, R.W. Brother Ivan Miller. For a few months before his death Ivan fought with courage the knowledge that he had limited life expectancy with a cancer illness. Ivan was in his 80th year. He was born …
Victoria Jubilee Masonic Benevolent Fund – April 2021 Update
Victoria Jubilee Masonic Benevolent Fund – April 2021 Update This communication is to provide a timely update for everyone on the current position of the Victoria Jubilee Masonic Benevolent Fund. The VJ continues to operate during these unprecedented times and I am pleased to confirm that all awards will be paid, as normal, during early April. The Victoria Jubilee Masonic …
Death Notice V.W. Brother W.R.T. (Bill) McClenaghan
Death Notice Brethren, it is with great sadness that I must announce the death of V.W. Brother W.R.T. (Bill) McClenaghan earlier today (Monday 29th March 2021), peacefully in Antrim Hospital after a short illness. Bill has been the Provincial Assistant Grand Treasurer since November 2006 and was the Secretary to the South Antrim Committee of Inspection for over ten (10) …
Abbey 180 come up with a novel way to raise funds for Masonic Charities during lockdown
With our early January Installation cancelled, it fell on one of Lodge Abbey 180’s fortnightly Zoom meetings to come up with a plan to raise well needed funds for Masonic Charities. As always, a whole range of ideas were presented before our decision was confirmed by our Worshipful Master WB Joe Corr. As a Lodge we contacted all members to …
In Memoriam of Maurice McQuitty, Past Provincial Grand Organist
Maurice McQuitty was born on 17th January 1933. He was the youngest of seven children to George and Rachel McQuitty. After time at Ballymena Academy most of his working life was spent in the Library Service. He had spent several years at University in Liverpool to obtain his library qualifications. In addition to freemasonry his great passions in life were …