50 Year Service at Broomhedge 335

Bro. Albert Stewart (centre) received his 50 year jewel recently from WM W. Bro. David Anderson & W. Bro. Sydney Wilson who, is 335’s longest serving member with over 60+ service to the order. Delegation from Star of the North presenting 50 year jewel at the home of Bro William Lindsay Bro William Lindsay receiving his 50 year jewel from WM …

American Brethren Visit Rosemary Street

W. Bro. Adam N. Tager, R. W. Bro. Morgan P. Corr, W. Bro. Richard F. Alexander II, W. Bro. Walter R. Hoenes, & W. Bro. Robert A Maxim II,  pictured under the John Luke Mural, Provincial Masonic Hall, Belfast. This February I was very pleased to be able to travel to Northern Ireland and onto Dublin with four other Brethren from …

Exemplifying the Master Mason Degree

Ballymena Class of Instruction exemplified the Master Mason Degree before the Very Worshipful Grand Lodge of Instruction. A thoroughly enjoyable day with many interesting, constructive, complimentary & supportive comments being exchanged. The experience had been thoroughly rewarding & invaluable, adding to each & everyone’s knowledge & skill in the practice of our ritual and perhaps of much greater importance are …

Distinguished Brethren Visit

Installation of W Bro. Alex Mitchell, Prince of Wales Masonic Lodge 154, attended by Provincial Assistant Grand Master R. W. Bro. Ivan Gillespie. The degree was conferred in excellent fashion by W. Bro. Eddie Ellison from Redhall 260.   Also in attendance were Brethren from 13 Lodges from the Provinces of Gloucestershire, and Hampshire & the Isle of Wight UGLE   …

Visitors from the United Grand Lodge of England

(l-r)  W. Bro. Roger Nicholls, PProv GSuptWks UGLE :: W. Bro. Simon Comben, PProv GSuptWks UGLE (Present WM) R.W. Bro. Ivan Gillespie Provincial Assistant Master :: Worshipful Master W. Bro. Jonathon McMillan Randalstown 598 :: W. Bro. James McCallion, UGLE   A very special return welcome was made to Brethren travelling from the Province of Hertfordshire recently. W. Bro. Roger Nicholls & W. Bro. Simon Comben both Herts …

MindWise visit’s the Brethren in Broomhedge

Mr Edward Gorringe Chief Executive of MindWise visited BROOMHEDGE Masonic Hall W.Bro Mark Henderson, Worshipful Master for 2016, chose ‘MindWise’ a NI based MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY as his nominated charity for his year in office. Various fundraising events by the Brethren of The Star of the North Masonic Lodge 335 raised a total of £3,600. These included a Charity Auction …

Stated Communication and Installation

An excellent afternoon was had in the impressive surroundings of the Provincial Masonic Hall. The support for the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master and his Officers was evident with the room filled to capacity. Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master W. Bro John Dickson welcomed all the Brethren to the meeting. Deputy Grand Master, Right Worshipful Bro. Rodney L. McCurley was afforded the …

Inside The Freemasons

“Sky customers will be taken exclusively behind the scenes of the world’s oldest social network later this year with a new four-part documentary; “Inside The Freemasons”. The first episode of this documentary series will be broadcast on SKY1 on April 17th at 8.00 pm. This documentary features the most in-depth look ever at the Freemasons in the run up to its …

90th Installation of Amon Masonic Lodge 613

Amon Masonic Lodge 613 – Arthur Square, celebrated their 90th Installation in Whiteabbey Masonic Centre. Worshipful Master Andrew Arbuthnot taking to the chair, after an exemplary Master’s Degree conferred by W Bro Graham Shields. Highlight for the new WM was being presented with his late Grandfathers apron, by his father Paul Arbuthnot. Later this year, Amon 613 will celebrate their …

A tremendous day of fraternal friendship at Lodge 246 Broughshane

2017 Worshipful Master Jonathon McClintock – Broughshane Masonic Lodge 246 PGLA Inspector W Bro. Benny Knight, W. Bro Colin Mallon IPM, WM Jonny McClintock, Installing Officer W Bro. Andy Kennedy. The  Ceremony was conducted with great skill & confidence, following which the new Worshipful Master installed his Officers. Ritual was of the usual standard expected of ‘thee’ Broughshane Lodge. All involved reflected …