The Provincial Grand Master R.W. Brother John McLernon is pictured receiving a £1500.00 cheque raised at a Christmas Charity shoot by Acacia Masonic Gun Club Broughshane. Some Thatch clay target members are also pictured W. Brother Dessie Gray, W. Brother Billy Wright and W. Brother Sam Reid
Royal Blue Bushmills M.L. No. 414 fifty (50) year membership Jewel and Certificate Presentation
R. W. Brother George Graham, visited Royal Blue Bushmills M.L. No. 414 on Friday 7th April 2023, and was privileged, along with W. Brother Crawford Batchelor, (Worshipful Master), to present Brother Matt Colgan with his fifty (50) year membership Jewel and Certificate. W. Brother Matt joined Royal Blue No.414 in 1973 and although he never progressed to being Worshipful Master, …
Annual Easter Monday Breakfast, Redhall Masonic Hall, Ballycarry on Monday 10th April 2023
Brethren, I am pleased to record that there was an excellent turn-out at the Annual Easter Monday Breakfast, held at Redhall Masonic Hall, Ballycarry on Monday 10th April 2023. During my time there, earlier, we had a steady flow of brethren and their families and friends coming along to support the Lodge. Present were R.W. Brother John Edens, Deputy Provincial …
Harp & Crown Masonic Lodge hold their Installation of WM and Officers
On Saturday 25 March 2023 the Harp & Crown Masonic Lodge held their ceremony of Installation of WM and Officers in Ballymena Masonic Centre. W Bro Ivor Archibald, on opening the communication, had the immense privilege of welcoming the Grand Master, M W Bro Douglas Grey, Rt W Bro Paul Harvey, Rt W Provincial Assistant Gd Master of Antrim, Rt W Bro …
St. Johns Masonic Lodge No 162 Present W. Brother Tommy Atkinson with his 50 Year Jewel.
The Provincial Assistant Grand Master R.W. Brother Sam Brennan attended this very special occasion at Islandmagee. He presented W. Brother Tommy Atkinson with his 50 year jewel in recognition of his Masonic Career. He was accompanied by the W.M. W. Brother Ross Hawkins and the newest member of the Lodge Entered Apprentice Brother Karl McCord. Tommy played in the show …
1st Degree – 514 Maghermorne
‘I invest you with the Distinguishing Badge of an Entered Apprentice Freemason’. In a remarkable evening Worshipful Brother Stephen Girvan introduced his son into Maghermorne 514. Stephen prepared, conducted, assured & obligated his son with all the solemnity deserving of the occasion and the special bond of father & son. He was then instructed by R.W. Brother James McGookin in …
Maine Valley Masonic Lodge 492 Installation
W. Brother Jonathon McMillan was proclaimed as W.M. of Maine Valley Masonic Lodge No 492. He took it in his stride showing no nerves at all. Having been out that morning for a rather damp run with the Widows Sons he returned on time to get dried out and into the suit in plenty of time to be installed as …
Seven Towers and Massereene Masonic Charity Committee Events – 2023
Saturday 1st April 2023 Coffee morning and cake sale in Whiteabbey Masonic Centre 10.00 am to 1.00pm. All proceeds donated to “Turning Point Mental Health Charity” in Ballymena. Sunday 14th of May2023 at 3.00pm Church Service at Craig’s Parish Church, Cullybackey. Thursday 25th May 2023 Wine and Cheese evening being run by “Good Morning Ballymena”. Starts at 7.00pm, in the …
James Hutchinson McClurg 50 Year Jewel Presentation at Crumlin, Royal Blue 140
A fantastic turnout of Freemasons watched on as the Provincial Grand Master, R.W. Brother John McLernon presented James Hutchinson McClurg with his 50 Year Jewel at Crumlin, Royal Blue Masonic Lodge 140. James who is married to Doreen has 4 daughters and 11 grandchildren which keep them both busy. He attended the Straidhaveron Primary School and then attended Ballyclare High …
Eastern Gate Masonic Lodge No972 2023 Installation of W.M. and Officers
On Saturday 11th March 2023 after the big snow, the brethren of Eastern Gate Masonic Lodge No 972, Crumlin County Antrim gathered for their first proper Installation since lockdown. The Provincial Assistant Grand Master, R.W. Brother Ivan Gillespie was in attendance to see W. Brother William Minford be installed as the Master for 2023. W. Brother David Rea the Installing …