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NEW DATE ANNOUNCED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF LODGE GRIFFIN GARTCOSH No.1254 - SEE NOTICEBOARD

 

Thursday 26th January 2012 

Lodge Woodhall St.John No 305

 

At the regular meeting on Thursday night RWM Bro. Allan Jamieson warmly welcomed Bro. Tom Davidson RWPGM who was accompanied by a large deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge which included Bro. James L Jack IPPGM and Bro. Kenneth D Kennedy PPGM and other members of Provincial Grand Lodge.

The deputation had been invited by the lodge to present Bro. John Alcorn PM with a jewel to mark his recent honorary grand rank of Honorary Grand Bible Bearer. Bro. Tom Davidson RWPGM addressed the brethren and advised them of the honour that had been granted to Bro. John Alcorn PM and afterwards was accompanied by RWM Bro. Allan Jamieson to invest him with the jewel. Bro. John Alcorn PM addressed the brethren and thanked them for the jewel.

The deputation witnessed an excellent Fellowcraft degree carried out by the visitors, Lodge Robert King Stewart No.919, who were headed by their own RWM Bro. James Paterson.

Tom Davidson, John Alcorn and Allan Jamieson

 

Sat 14th Jan 2012L

Lodge Bothwell Brig no 1229
 
Bro Andrew Miller SPGM headed a large deputation from PGL into the installation ceremony of Bro Mark Henderson as RWM
of Lodge Bothwell Brig 1229 where they witnessed a first class installation ceremony carried out by RWIM's Bro's Gerry Furlong,
Jimmy Gemmell and Charlie Curle IPM. Thereafter the deputation from PGL remained behind to share in the Installation Harmony Board.

Bro Gerrry Furlong PM RWIM, Bro. Mark Henderson RWM, Bro Jimmy Gemmell PM RWIM and Bro Charlie Curle, IPM RWIM

Friday 13th January 2012. 

Provincial Grand Lodge Annual Meeting

At the well attended Annual Meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge four brethren from the province were presented with Honorary Grand Rank Diplomas. The honours had been announced by the Most Worshipful Grand Master Mason, Bro. Charles Iain Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont at the Festival of St.Andrew in November in recognition of the service given by the brethren to their lodges, the province and freemasonry in general.

Three of the diplomas were presented by Bro. Tom Davidson, Provincial Grand Master and he was accompanied by Bro. David Reid , the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master of Renfrewshire East and Chairman of the Friends Group at Marcus Humphrey House in Bridge of Weir.

Bro. Tom Davidson presented diplomas to

 

            Bro. James Proctor (1230)                               - Hon. Grand D.O.C.

            Bro. Stewart Raeburn McEwan (233) PPGSW- Hon. Grand Junior Deacon

            Bro. John Alcorn (305)                                     - Hon. Grand Bible Bearer

 

Bro. David Reid presented a diploma to 

 

            Bro. Norman McKenzie Carnegy (31) SPGM - Hon. Grand Librarian

 

Monday 9th January 2012. 

Lodge New Monkland Montrose No 88

At the regular meeting on Monday night RWM Bro. Bobby Gaines PM warmly welcomed Bro.  Tom Davidson  RWPGM who was accompanied by a large deputation including Bro. James L Jack IPPGM, Bro. James Shanks PDPGM, the current commissioned officebearers and other members of Provincial Grand Lodge.

The meeting was very well attended by brethren from both within and outwith the province to witness the Ceremonial Dedication of Regalia for the lodge.  This was the first in a series of events to take place during the year to mark the lodge’s 250th anniversary, other events are planned for every month of this special year.

Following short introduction by the Bro. Tom Davidson RWPGM the ceremonial was carried out by Provincial Grand Chaplains with the Provincial Grand Senior Chaplain, Bro. Rev. Peter O Price, delivering the opening prayer and reading and the Provincial Grand Junior Chaplain, Bro. Rev. Peter Ball carrying out the remainder of the ceremonial including the act of dedication. The RWM Bro. Bobby Gaines PM was invested with the new regalia as the representative of all the lodge officebearers.

The RWM, Bro. Bobby Gaines PM thanked the deputation for their work on the evening. He then informed Bro. Tom  Davidson RWPGM that it was the wish of the brethren of the lodge that he be offered honorary membership of the lodge. Bro.  Tom Davidson  RWPGM said he was honoured to accept the offer and was duly obligated by Bro. Bobby Gaines PM who then presented him with a lodge tie, commemorative token and his membership card.  Bro.  Tom Davidson  RWPGM addressed the brethren and thanked them for this great and most unexpected honour.

The brethren retired to harmony where an excellent buffet meal was enjoyed by all.

Bros Tom Davidson, Bobby Gaines and Peter Ball.

On Saturday 11th August this year there will be a Ceremony of Re-dedication of the lodge carried out by a deputation from the Grand Lodge of Scotland to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the Lodge.

 

 

Tuesday 27th December 2011

The Operative Lodge of Airdrie No 203

Bro. Stephen Campbell SPGM, headed a Deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge to the Installation of The Operative Lodge of Airdrie No. 203 on Tuesday 27th December. Stephen was accompanied on this occasion by Past Provincial Grand Senior Wardens Bros. Gary Speirs and Stewart McEwan. The Deputation was further enhanced by the presence of Bro. Paul Curran the Immediate Past Grand Master of the American Canadian Grand Lodge under the United Grand Lodge of Germany.

In an excellent Ceremonial Bro. Thomas Ronald McDougall was Installed as RWM by Bro. Thomas Donald PM and the Lodge Office Bearers were Installed by Bro. David Smillie PM.

Following the Installation Ceremony the Provincial Deputation joined the Brethren for the Installation Dinner and harmony at which the RWM presented a cheque to Provincial Grand Lodge for the PGL caravan and the RWPGM's annual Charity Appeal.

 

Stephen Campbell SPGM, Installing Master Thomas Donald PM, Thomas Ronald McDougall RWM, Installing Master David Smillie PM and Paul Curran IPGM (ACGL).

 

Sunday 18th December 2011. 

Christmas Carol Service - Hamilton Old Parish Church

Freemasons from the masonic orders in Lanarkshire joined together with their families, friends and visitors from outwith the county to hold a Christmas Carol Service at Hamilton Old Parish Church. The attendance was in the region of 250. The service was conducted by the Rev. John Thomson the minister of Hamilton Old Parish Church. The service took the form of readings and carols with the church choir performing two choral items. The readings were delivered by the heads of the orders within Lanarkshire. The congregation were in good voice and enjoyed singing the carols and hearing the excellent music.
 
The service was thought a great success by those attending and participating in the service. The congregation left the church uplifted by the words of the minister's Christmas Message fresh in their minds.

(Back row L to R) Jim Turnbull, Bill Perry, Rev. John Thomson, Tom Davidson and Gordon Mather.

(Front row L to R) Alex Young, David McMorris and Jim Pettigrew

 
The congregation retired to the church halls for a period of fellowship together over tea, coffee and christmas mincepies. The Provincial Grand Master, Bro. Tom Davidson thanked all those attending and gave a vote of thanks, thanking the minister, organist, choir and all those who had contributed in their own particular manner to making the service a success. An offering had been taken during the service which raised over £500 which will be sent to the MS Society Scotland to further their work.

 

Saturday 17th December 2011

Lodge Whifflet St. John No 963

SPGM, Bro. Stephen Campbell SPGM, headed a Deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge to the Installation of Lodge Whifflet St John No. 963 on Saturday 17th December. Stephen was accompanied on this occasion by the Bro. Tom Davidson RWPGM and Bro. Norman Carnegy SPGM.

In an excellent Ceremonial PM Bro. George McPheat was Installed as RWM by Bro. Pringle Johnstone PM and the Lodge Office Bearers were Installed by IPM Bro. Brian T. Martin PM.

Following the Installation Ceremony the Provincial Deputation joined the Brethren for the Installation Dinner and harmony.

 

Stephen Campbell SPGM, Installing Master Pringle Johnstone PN, George McPheat RWM, Installing Master Brian Martin PM and Tom Davidson RWPGM.

Saturday 17th December 2011

Lodge St. Thomas Larkhall No 306

 

 

Bros Andrew Miller, Bobby Ferguson, John Fox and Robert Cooper.

 

Friday 16th December 2011.  
Cambuslang Royal Arch Lodge No.114
Bro. James Ferguson, Substitute Provincial Grand Master headed the deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge and was accompanied by the RW IPPGM Bro. James Jack, to the Installation Meeting of the Lodge. They witnessed an excellent installation ceremonial conducted by Bro. Douglas McKechnie P.M. and Bro. Laird McDonald PM who installed Bro.Craig Cochrane PM as RWM. The deputation later joined the brethren in harmony.

Bro. Douglas McKechnie PM, Bro. James Ferguson SPGM, Bro. Craig Cochrane PM RWM, Bro. Laird McDonald PM

 

Friday 16th December 2011

Lodge Airdrie St. John No 166

Bro. Stephen Campbell SPGM, headed a Deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge to the Installation of Lodge Airdrie St John No. 166 on Friday 16th December. In an excellent Ceremonial Bro. Gerald O'Hara was Installed as RWM by PM Bro. Graham McEwan PM with Bro. Keith Mitchell PM Installing the Office Bearers.

Thereafter the Provincial Deputation joined the Brethren of the Lodge for the Installation Dinner and harmony.

 

Installing Master Graham McEwan PM, Stephen CampbellSPGM, Gerald O'Hara RWM and Installing Master Keith Mitchell PM.

 

 

Tuesday 13th December 2011. 

Lodge Whifflet St.John No 963

At the regular meeting on Tuesday night RWM Bro. Brian T. Martin warmly welcomed Bro. Tom Davidson RWPGM who was accompanied by Bro. James L Jack IPPGM, Bro. James Shanks PDPGM, Bros. James Ferguson and Stephen Campbell, SPGMs, Bro. William M Craig, PG Secretary and other members of Provincial Grand Lodge.

The deputation witnessed an excellent Fellowcraft degree carried out by the visitors, The Operative Lodge  of Airdrie No.203, who were headed by their own RWM Bro. James Callendar. The RWM, Bro. Brian T. Martin, re-assumed the chair of the lodge. The vote of thanks was given by Bro. John Hulme PM, the Treasurer of Lodge St.Andrew, Coatbridge.

The RWM, Bro. Brian T. Martin, addressed Bro. Tom Davidson RWPGM and informed him that it was the wish of the brethren of the lodge that he be offered Honorary membership of the lodge. Bro. Tom Davidson RWPGM said he would be greatly honoured to accept the offer and was duly obligated by Bro. Brian T. Martin who then presented him with a lodge tie and his membership card.  Bro. Tom Davidson RWPGM addressed the brethren and thanked them for this most unexpected and highly valued honour.

The RWM, Bro. Brian T. Martin, asked that Bro. James Biggar McLatchie be presented at the edge of the carpet, Bro. Tom Davidson RWPGM  addressed Bro. McLatchie and the brethren regarding Bro. McLatchie's service to the lodge and, accompanied by the RWM Bro. Brian T. Martin, presented him with a Distinguished Service membership diploma to mark this long and committed service. 

James Callendar, James L. Jack, James B. McLatchie, Brian T. Martin and Tom Davidson

 

 

Saturday 10th December 2011.  
Lodge St. Robert Burns No.440

Bro. Norman Carnegy, Substitute Provincial Grand Master headed the deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge to the Installation Meeting of the lodge. They witnessed an excellent installation ceremonial conducted by Bro. Bill Perry P.M. and Bro. Alasdair MacGregor P.M. who installed Bro. Raymond Dow as RWM.  The deputation later joined the brethren of the lodge for an excellent dinner and harmony.

Bros Bill Perry, Norman Carnegy, Raymond Dow and Alasdair MacGregor.

 

Saturday 10th December 2011

Lodge Clydesdale No 551

 

Bros John McGhie, Andrew Miller, Billy Clark and Alex Wilson.

 

Saturday 10th December 2011

Lodge Caldercruix St. John No 1314

Bro. Stephen Campbell SPGM, headed a Deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge to the Installation of Lodge Caldercruix St John No. 1314 accompanied by Bro. James Ferguson SPGM on Saturday 10th December.

PM Bro Scott Averall was Installed as RWM for the second time in recent years by Bro John Russell PM with Bro. Sandy Stewart PM Installing the Office Bearers in an excellent Ceremonial.

There was also an emotional farewell to PM Bro David McMeekin who is moving to pastures new after many years of sterling service to the Lodge.

Following the Ceremonial the Provincial Deputation joined the Brethren for an excellent meal and harmony.

(from left to right) Installing Master John Russell PM, Stephen Campbell SPGM, RWM Scott Averall and Installing Master Sandy Stewart PM.

 

Friday 9th December 2011

Lodge Motherwell Caledonian No 1228

Bro. Bill Perry DPGM, headed a deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge to Lodge Motherwell Caledonian No. 1228, to witness the Installation of Bro. Iain Anderson PM. He was Installed by Bro. John Lindsay PM and Bro. Jim Thom PM.

The ceremony of Installation was carried out in an excellent manner by the Installing Masters, who have created a Lodge record, by installing the same Brother into the Chair 21 years after they first Installed him.

 

Bro. John Lindsay PM, DPGM, Bro. Iain Anderson RWM, Bro. Jim Thom PM

 

Friday 9th December 2011

Lodge St. Andrew No 544

 Bro. Stephen Campbell SPGM, headed a Deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge to the Installation of Lodge St Andrew, Coatbridge No. 544 on Friday 9th December. Included in the Deputation was Bro. James Shanks PDPGM and Bro. James Ferguson SPGM.

In an excellent Ceremonial Bro. Steven Galloway was Installed as the RWM by Bro John Hulme PM with Bro. William Carson PM and Bro Iain McPhedran PM Installing the Office Bearers.

Following the Ceremonial the Provincial Deputation joined the Brethren for an excellent meal and harmony.

Stephen Campbell SPGM, Installing Master Iain McPhedran PM, Installing Master John Hulme PM, RWM Steven Galloway,

Installing Master William Carson PM and James Shanks PDPGM.

 

Friday 9th December 2011.  
Lodge St. John Shotts No.471

Bro. Norman Carnegy, Substitute Provincial Grand Master headed the deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge to the Installation Meeting of the lodge. They witnessed the installation of Bro. Robert S. Whitefield PM as RWM the ceremonial was conducted by Bro. Alex Campbell P.M. and Bro. Mark Topping P.M. both of whom carried out their duties in an exemplary manner. The deputation later joined the brethren of the lodge for an excellent dinner and harmony.

Bros Mark Topping, Norman Carnegy, Robert Whitefield and Alex Campbell.

 

Thursday 8th December 2011.  
Lodge Woodhall St. Johns No.305

Bro Bill Perry DPGM, headed a deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge to Lodge Woodhall St. John ’s No. 305, and witnessed Bro. Allan Jamieson PM 406 being Installed as RWM in an excellent manner by Bro. Stan Robison PM and Bro. Ian McGown PM.

  Bro. Perry was accompanied on this occasion by SPGM’s, Bro Stephen Campbell and Bro. Norman Carnegy.

Bros Stan Robison, Bill Perry, Alan Jamieson and Ian McGown.

 

Tuesday 6th December 2011.  
Lodge Coltswood  No.1067

RWM Bro. Ralph Sinclair, Installing Masters, Bro Gordon Rowe & James Durning

 

Saturday 3rd December 2011.  
Lodge Heatheryknowe  No.1461

Bro. Bill Perry DPGM, headed a Deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge, including Bro. William Craig PG Secretary, to the Installation of Lodge Heatheryknowe No. 1461 on Saturday 3rd December. Bro. Kenneth Dalgleish PM was installed in an excellent manner by his Bro. Chris Dalgleish PM and Bro. Alistair Lowe PM. Following the Installation, the Brethren enjoyed a fine meal, hospitality and Harmony.  

Bro. Chris Dalgleish PM, DPGM, RWM Bro. Kenny Dalgleish, Bro. Alistair Lowe PM

 

Saturday 3rd December 2011.  
Lodge Murdostoun Castle  No.1096
Bro. Norman Carnegy, Substitute Provincial Grand Master headed the deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge to the Installation Meeting of the lodge. They witnessed an excellent installation ceremonial conducted by Bro. Bobby Ferguson P.M.(306) and Bro. Ian Douglas P.M. who installed Bro. Scott McKittrick PM as RWM. The deputation later joined the brethren of the lodge for an excellent dinner and harmony.

Bros Bobby Ferguson, Norman Carnegy, Scott McKittirck and Ian Douglas

Saturday 3rd December 2011.  
Lodge  St.Enoch No.1288
Bro. Tom Davidson P.G.M. headed the deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge to the Installation meeting of the Lodge, he was accompanied by the I.P.P.G.M. Bro. James L. Jack.  The deputation was warmly welcomed into the lodge by RWM Bro. Derek Devine and the assembled brethren. The brethren witnessed an excellent installation ceremonial conducted by Bro. Stephen H.A. Campbell P.M. Substitute Provincial Grand Master and Bro. Angus Kerr P.M. who installed Bro. Hugh Campbell as RWM of the lodge.
 
The deputation later joined the brethren of the lodge for an excellent dinner and a very pleasant evening in harmony.

 

 Bros. James L. Jack, Stephen Campbell, Hugh Campbell, Angus Kerr and Tom Davidson

 

Friday 2nd November 2011.  
Lodge Robert King Stewart No.919
Bro. Norman Carnegy, S.P.G.M. headed the deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge, accompanied by the P.G.M. Bro. Tom Davidson, to the Installation Meeting of the Lodge. They witnessed an excellent installation ceremonial conducted by Bro. William Paton P.M. and Bro. Robert Keeney P.M.  who installed Bro. James Paterson as RWM. During the Harmony harmony the PGM was presented with a very generous cheque for the Boy's Brigade appeal..

Bros Norman Carnegy, Bill Paton, James Paterson, Robert Keeney and Tom Davidson

 

Friday 2nd December 2011.  
Lodge Buchanan  No.1499
Bro. James Ferguson, Substitute Provincial Grand Master headed a large deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge and was accompanied by the RW IPPGM Bro. James Jack, Bro. David Bloomfield RWPGM Kilwinning, Bro. William Perry DPGM and Bro. Andrew Millar SPGM to the Installation Meeting of the Lodge. They witnessed an excellent installation ceremonial conducted by Bro. Paul Kerr P.M., Bro. William Craig PM and Bro. Matthew Kerr PM who installed Bro. William Kerr PM as RWM. This was the first time in the history of the Lodge where a son had installed his father into the Chair of the Lodge. The deputation later joined the brethren in harmony.

Bros Paul Kerr, James Ferguson, William Kerr, William Craig and Mathew Kerr

 

Saturday 26th November 2011.  

Lodge St. Andrews Strathaven  No.215

SPGM, Bro. Andrew D. Miller, headed a Deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge to the Installation of the Lodge.

In an excellent Ceremonial Bro. Michael Breen was Installed as the RWM by Bro. Gil McAlonan PM (1288) and Bro. James Fraser PM. In addition Bro. Bill McFarlane was presented with his 50 Years Diploma.

Bros. Gil McAlonan, Michael Breen and James Fraser.

 

Saturday 26th November 2011.  
Lodge Dura  No.1513
Bro. Norman Carnegy, Substitute Provincial Grand Master headed the deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge to the Installation Meeting of the lodge. They witnessed an excellent installation ceremonial conducted by Bro. Abraham Kerr P.M. and Bro. Gary Gilfillan P.M.(427) who installed Bro. Alan Clark PM as RWM. Some 27 brethren from Northern Ireland were in attendance. During the toast to The Grand Lodge and The Provincial grand Lodge Bro. Ted Norman PM presented a cheque for £50.00 for the Boys' Brigade Appeal.

Bros. Gary Gilfillan, Alan Clark, Norman Carnegy and Abraham Kerr

 

Saturday 26th November 2011

Lodge New Monkland Montrose 88

SPGM, Bro. Stephen Campbell, headed a Deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge to the Installation of Lodge New Monkland Montrose No. 88.

In an excellent Ceremonial PM Bro. Robert Earl Gaines was Installed as the RWM by PM Bro Thomas Orrick Reid and PM Bro John Ian Carson who carried out their duties in an exemplary manner.

Installing Master Tom Reid PM, Stephen Campbell SPGM, Robert Gaines RWM and Installing Master Ian Carson PM.

 

Friday 25th. November 2011.  

Lodge Livingstone St. Andrew No.573

Bro. Norman Carnegy SPGM, headed a Large Deputation of Brethren from Provincial Grand Lodge to the Installation of Lodge Livinstone St. Andrew No. 573, on Friday 25th November. The deputation witnessed the re-installation of Bro. Kenneth Bogle as Master of the Lodge. The Installing Masters were Bro. Hunter Maxwell PM and Bro. Thomas Johnstone PM

Bros. Tommy Johnstone, Norman Carnegy, Kenny Bogle and Hunter Maxwell.

 

Wednesday 23rd November 2011.  
Lodge  Hamilton Kilwinning No.7
Bro. Andrew D. Millar, S.P.G.M. headed the deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge, accompanied by the P.G.M. Bro. Tom Davidson, to the Installation Meeting of the Lodge. They witnessed an excellent installation ceremonial conducted by Bro. Ian D. Gordon P.M. and Bro. John Anderson I.P.M. (Lodge Hamilton No.233) who installed Bro. James Dorricott PM as RWM. The deputation later joined the brethren of the lodge in harmony.

 

 

Friday 18th November 2011

Lodge Old Monkland St. James No 177

SPGM, Bro. Stephen Campbell, headed a Deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge to the Installation of Lodge Old Monkland St James No. 177 on Friday 18th November. Included in the Deputation was the DPGM Bro. Bill Perry.

In an excellent Ceremonial Bro. Allan B Logan was Installed as the RWM by PM Bro Brian Close and PM Bro David Smith who were both Installing for the first time and were a credit to the Lodge.

 Installing Master PM Bro Brian Close, SPGM Stephen Campbell, RWM Bro Allan B Logan and Installing Master PM Bro David Smith

 

Saturday 19th. November 2011.  

Lodge Garrowhill No.1413

Bro. Bill Perry DPGM, headed a Deputation of 16 Brethren from Provincial Grand Lodge, including Bro. Andrew D. Millar SPGM and Bro. William Craig PG Secretary, to the Installation of Lodge Garrowhill No.1413, on Saturday 19th November.

Bro. Grahame Gourlay P.M. was Installed as RWM in an excellent manner by Bro. Tony Hillhouse PM 1515 and Bro. Gordon Smith PM 1413.

 

Gordon Smith PM, DPGM, RWM, Tony Hillhouse PM

 

Friday 18th November 2011.  
Lodge Kirkhill  No.1230
Bro. James Ferguson, Substitute Provincial Grand Master headed the deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge, accompanied by the PGM Bro. Tom Davidson, to the Installation Meeting of the Lodge. They witnessed an excellent installation ceremonial conducted by Bro. Steven Richardson P.M. and Bro. Stephen Bennie P.M. who installed Bro. Andrew Howarth PM as RWM.  The deputation later joined the brethren in harmony.

 

 

ARMISTICE DAY -  PGL PARTICIPATION
Sunday 13th November 2011.
The Provincial Grand Master and his Commissioned Officebearers accompanied by a number of brethren took part in the parade to the Cenotaph in Hamilton to participate in the Armistice Day Commemoration along with many other organisations. The Provincial Grand Master laid a wreath during the service on behalf of the Freemasons of Lanarkshire Middle Ward

 

Saturday 12th. November 2011.  

Lodge Larchgrove No.1518

 Bro. Bill Perry, Depute Provincial Grand Master headed a  deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge to the Installation Meeting of the lodge. They witnessed an excellent installation ceremonial conducted by Bro. Gordon Love P.M. and Bro. John Muir P.M. The deputation later joined the brethren in harmony.

Bill Perry, John Muir, William Love, Gordon Love and Tom Davidson.

 

Saturday 12th November 2011.  
Lodge "Major Ness"  No.948
Bro. James Ferguson, Substitute Provincial Grand Master headed the deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge to the Installation Meeting of the lodge. They witnessed an excellent installation ceremonial conducted by Bro. David McEwan P.M. and Bro. William Wallace P.M. who installed Bro. Robert Heggison PM as RWM. The deputation later joined the brethren in harmony.

 

LODGE AIRDRIE ST.JOHN No.166 -  225TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
 
Sunday 6th November 2011.
The Lodge was joined this evening by a number of brethren from Provincial Grand Lodge for a Divine Service to commemorate the 225th anniversary of the founding of the lodge. The Divine Service was conducted by Bro. Rev. Thomas R. Wilson, the minister of Coatdyke Congregational Church. The service was conducted in the unique style of Bro. Rev. Thomas R. Wilson. At the end of the service the Bro. John Lang, Right Worshipful Master presented the minister with a cheque for the Church and a quaich to mark the relationship between the Lodge and the minister which had built up over a number of years.

       

 
All attending the service were invited to join the lodge downstairs for lodge hospitality. The Minister and the Provincial Grand Master were asked to cut a cake to mark the 225th aniversary of the lodge.
 
Wednesday 9th November 2011.
A large deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Lanarkshire Middle Ward, headed by Bro. Tom Davidson, Provincial Grand Master, attended to support the lodge to witness an historical dramatisation of an Fellowcraft Degree carried out by Lodge Union and Crown No.307 from the Province of Renfrewshire East.  The Right Worshipful Master, Bro. John Lang, gave an appreciative vote of thanks to the visiting Right Worhipful Master and brethren for an excellent performance of the dramatisation. The brethren then retired to harmony.

Friday 11th November 2011.
Lodge Airdrie St.John No.166 met tonight at Airdrie for the re-dedication of the lodge. A very large deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Lanarkshire Middle Ward, headed by Bro. Tom Davidson, Provincial Grand Master, attended at the lodge to carry out the ceremonial re-dedication of the lodge. The meeting was very well attended.
 
The deputation was welcomed into the lodge by Bro. John Lang, Right Worshipful Master, Bro. The ceremonial of re-dedication was conducted by Bro. Rev. Peter O. Price, Senior Provincial Grand Chaplain and Bro. Peter Ball, Junior Provincial Grand Chaplain assisted by Bro. Tom McCrone, Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies and the musical accompaniment was by Bro. Morris Smith, Provincial Grand Organist. During the ceremonial the Provincial Grand Master addressed the brethren on the subject of the early days and possible origins of the lodge, the founding members, the relationship of Lodge and Town and his hopes for the future of the lodge.
 
The Right Worshipful Master invited the Provincial Grand Master to join him in laying a wreath at the lodge war memorial plaque. The brethren obesrved a period of silence in memory of departed brethren.
 
The Provincial Grand Master later unveiling a new commemorative mirror  to mark the 225th anniversary of the lodge.

   

 
The brethren retired to harmony at a celebration dinner where they were joined by Provost Tom Curley, the Provost of North Lanarkshire Council. The usual masonic toasts and speeches were given. The Right Worshipful Master, Bro.John presented the Provincial Grand Master with a generous cheque for the Provincial Grand Lodge Benevolent Fund and another cheque for the Provincial Grand Lodge Annual Charity Appeal (The Boys' Brigade). The Right Worshipful Master also presented the Provost with a generous cheque for the St.Andrew's Hospice. All the brethren attending the dinner received a commemorative token and an engraved glass.

   

 

Saturday 5th November 2011.
Lodge Murdostoun Castle No.1096 today celebrated the Centenary of the lodge at Cleland. A very large deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Lanarkshire Middle Ward, headed by Bro. Tom Davidson, Provincial Grand Master, attended at the lodge to carry out the ceremonial re-dedication of the lodge. The meeting was very well attended with 128 brethren signing the attendance book.
 
The deputation was welcomed into the lodge by Bro. Scott McKittrick, Right Worshipful Master. The ceremonial of re-dedication was conducted by Bro. Rev. Peter O. Price, Senior Provincial Grand Chaplain and Bro. Peter Ball, Junior Provincial Grand Chaplain assisted by Bro. Tom McCrone, Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies and the musical accompaniment was by Bro. Morris Smith, Provincial Grand Organist. During the ceremonial the Provincial Grand Master addressed the brethren on the subject of the early days of the lodge, the founding members and his hopes for the future of the lodge.

 
The brethren retired to the Masonic Temple at Carluke for the Centenary Dinner where the brethren were treated to an excellent meal. The usual masonic toasts and speeches were given. The Right Worshipful Master, Bro.Scott McKittrick presented the Provincial Grand Master with a generous cheque for the Provincial Grand Lodge Benevolent Fund and also presented him with an inscribed quaich to mark this special day. All the brethren attending the dinner received a centenary commemorative jewel.
 
The brethren were later entertained by John Rowbottom.
 
Earlier in the week, on Wednesday 02 November, lodge members were the guests of North Lanarkshire Council at a Civic Reception hosted by Provost Tom Curley. The Provost and the Right Worshipful Master addressed the brethren and the Provost presented thje lodge with a commemorative glass plaque.

 

 

 

Saturday 5th November 2011.  
Lodge Livingstone, Stonefield  No.599
Bro. James Ferguson, Substitute Provincial Grand Master headed the deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge to the Installation Meeting of the lodge. They witnessed an excellent installation ceremonial conducted by Bro. Andrew Neil P.M. and Bro. Malcolm McCormack P.M. who installed Bro. Lindsay McDade PM as RWM. The deputation later joined the brethren in harmony.

Bros Andrew Neil, James Ferguson, Lindsay McDade and Malcolm McCormack

 

Thursday 3rd. November 2011.  

Lodge St.Mary, Coltness No.31

Bro. Tom Davidson, Provincial Grand Master, headed a deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge, enhanced by the presence of Bro. David Reid, Provincial Grand Master of Renfrewshire East to present an Honorary Grand Rank Diploma to Bro. Norman M. Carnegy PM of the Lodge and Substitute Provincial Grand Master. He was accompanied by  Bro. George Kelly, Past Provincial Grand Master, Bro. Bill Craig, Provincial Grand Secretary, Bro. Alastair Lowe Past Provincial Grand Senior Warden and Bro. Robert Mathew, a member of Provincial Grand Committee. The deputation was welcomed into the lodge by Bro.Cameron Barr RWM of Lodge St.Mary, Coltness No.31.

The presentation of the diploma showing the Honorary Grand Rank of Grand Librarian was made by Bro. David Reid, Provincial Grand Master of Renfrewshire East in recognition of Bro. Norman M. Carnegy's many years of service as Secretary of the Friends Group at Marcus Humphrey House.

They also witnessed an excellent Master Mason degree conducted by Bro. James Durnion RWM of Lodge St.Clair No.427 and his officebearers.

 

(front row) James Durnion, Tom Davidson, Norman Carnegy, David Reid, Cameron Barr

(rear row) Robert Mathew, Bill Craig, Alastair Lowe

 

Saturday 29th. October 2011.  

Lodge St.Clair  No.427

Bro. Norman Carnegy, Substitute Provincial Grand Master headed a large deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge to the Installation Meeting of the lodge. They witnessed an excellent installation ceremonial conducted by Bro. Ian Cleland P.M. and Bro. Sam Haycock P.M.

The deputation later joined the brethren in harmony.

(l to r) Bros. Norman Carnegy, Bro. Ian Cleland, Bro. James Durnion, Bro. Sam Haycock

 

Friday 28th October 2011.    
Lodge Blantyre Kilwinning  No.557
Bro. James Ferguson, Substitute Provincial Grand Master headed a large deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge to the Installation Meeting of the lodge. They witnessed an excellent installation ceremonial conducted by Bro. James Lees P.M. and Bro. Gordon Mather P.M. who installed Bro. Jamie Black as RWM. The deputation later joined the brethren in harmony.

Bros. James Lees, Jim Ferguson, Jamie Black and Gordon Mather

Saturday 15th. October 2011.  

Lodge St.Andrews (Military) No.668

Bro. Andrew D Millar, Substitute Provincial Grand Master headed a large deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge to the Installation Meeting of the lodge. He was accompanied by Bro. Tom Davidson, Provincial Grand Master, Bro. James Shanks, Past Depute Provincial Grand Master and Bro. Norman M. Carnegy, Substitute Provincial Grand Master and many senior officebearers. They witnessed an excellent installation ceremonial conducted by Bro. Thomas G. Feeney (PM 306) who installed Bro. Alan Armstrong and the lodge officebearers.

The deputation later joined the brethren in harmony.

 

(l to r) Bros. Andrew D Millar, Bro. Alan Armstrong, Bro. Tom Feeney, Bro. Tom Davidson

 

Satuday 8th October 2011. 

Lodge Hamilton No 233 (Annual Installation)

 

Bro. David McCormack RWM with his Installing Masters

PM's David Russell, Willie Scott and Alex Watson

 

Tuesday 20th September 2011. 

Lodge Old Monkland St. James No 177

At the regular meeting on Tuesday night RWM Bro. William Buchanan warmly welcomed Bro. Tom Davidson RWPGM who was accompanied by Bro. James L Jack IPPGM, Bro. Norman Carnegy, SPGM and other members of Provincial Grand Lodge.The RWM accompanied by the RWPGM presented a Diamond Jubilee Diploma and congratulated Bro. James Wood who had joined the lodge in 1947 and this year celebrated 50 years since he completed his year as RWM of the lodge. Bro. James Wood was joined by lodge members and friends from other lodges in celebrating this landmark in his masonic career.

 

The lodge afterwards worked an exemplification of an Entered apprentice degree. At the close of the meeting the brethren retired to harmony.

 

Friday 9th. September 2011.

Lodge  St.Mary, Coltness   No. 31

Bro. Norman Carnegy, Substitute Provincial Grand Master led a large Deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge to the Annual Installation of Lodge St.Mary, Coltness this evening.  The Provincial Grand Lodge deputation was enhanced by a deputation from the PGL Lanarkshire (Upper Ward).

Accompanying Bro. Carnegy from PGL Lanarkshire (Middle Ward) were Bro. Tom Davidson, Provincial Grand Master, Bro. James L Jack, Immediate Past Provincial Grand Master, Bro. James O Ferguson, Substitute Provincial Grand Master, Bro. Bill Craig, Provincial Grand Secretary and Bro. Peter Ball, Provincial Grand Junior Chaplain. The Deputation from  PGL Lanarkshire (Upper Ward) comprised Bro. Tom P Millar, Provincial Grand Master,  Bro. Alexander G Thomson, Depute Provincial Grand Master and Bro. John Maxwell, Provincial Grand Junior Chaplain.

The Deputation was warmly received by Bro. Archibald M Sands, Right Worshipful Master and the Brethren of the Lodge. The deputation witnessed the installation of the new Master of the lodge, Bro. Cameron F Barr, the Installing Master were Bro. George Carnegy PM and Bro. Stanley Sweeney PM both of whom carried out their duties in an exemplary manner.