Magnificent effort by Redhall ML 260, Ballycarry During the shutdown of Masonic gatherings, the brethren of Redhall No. 260 organised socially distanced events in order to maintain their donations to charities. On a recent Saturday morning representatives of the RNLI, Marie Curie Cancer Care, Hope House and the Victoria Jubilee Masonic Benevolent Fund made their way to Ballycarry Masonic Hall. …
Resumption of Masonic Activities in the Province of Antrim
“Grand Lodge have stated that details of the Resumption of Masonic Activities within a province will be at the discretion of the Provincial Grand Master. As a result, R. W. Brother McLernon has decided that dependent on the government guidelines at the time, lodge meetings may resume as of Friday 1st October 2021, in accordance with your lodge bye-laws”.
Andrew Henderson Masonic Lodge 512 1921 – 2021
Andrew Henderson Masonic Lodge No.512 – Masonic Centre Whiteabbey 1921 – 2021 On this day, 100 years ago on 11th June 1921 Andrew Henderson Masonic Lodge 512 was Constituted. 10 years ago when a small committee of the Lodge commenced planning and fund raising for this occasion little did we imagine that our Centenary meeting would be on hold due …
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 …
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 …
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 …