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“In whom do you put your trust?”

The Paper presented by Bro. Rev. Peter Price, Senior Provincial Grand Chaplain at the Provincial Seminar on 31^st. May 2008 has now been published in full and can be found on the Events Page.

Maintenance of Lodge Records Seminar

Saturday 14^th. March 2009.

The Grand Lodge of Scotland have organised a Special Seminar which will be hosted by The Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow on Saturday 14^th. March 2009 at 2p.m.

The Seminar will take place in The McCance Lecture Theatre, Department of History, University of Strathclyde, 16 Richmond St., Glasgow G1 1XQ.

The Speakers will include Bro. Robert Cooper, Curator of the Grand Lodge of Scotland Museum and Library and Bro. Prof. Trevor Stewart, P.M. of The Quator Quoronati Lodge of Research No. 2076.

Tickets for the Seminar cost £3 and can be purchased from, The Education Committee, The Provincial Grand Lodge of Glasgow, 54 Berkeley St., Glasgow, G3 7DS.

Monday 1^st. December 2008.

Lodge Motherwell Caledonian No. 1228.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master attended the Regular Meeting of the Lodge this evening and was well received by Bro. David Spark, Right Worshipful Master and the Brethren of the Lodge.

The Right Worshipful Master and Brethren worked an excellent E.A. Degree on one candidate.

Bro. David Spark, R.W.M. welcomes Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M.

Saturday 29^th. November 2008.

Lodge St. Bryde No. 579.

Installation of Office-bearers.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master led a large Deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge to the Installation of Office-bearers at his Mother Lodge this evening.

Accompanying the Provincial Grand Master were Bro. Donald Mathieson, Past Depute Provincial Grand Master and Bro. William Craig, Provincial Grand Secretary. The P.G.M. also introduced Bro. Edgar Moxey, District Grand Master of The Bahamas , the P.G.M. expressed his delight that the District Grand Master chose to visit the Middle Ward during his short stay in Scotland .

Installing Masters Bro. Robert Abercrombie, P.M. and James Vasey, P.M. conducted an excellent Installation Ceremonial duly Installing Bro. David Shaw as Right Worshipful Master.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. and Bro. Edgar Moxey, D.G.M. congratulate Bro. David Shaw, R.W.M. 579.

The Office-bearers of Lodge St. Bryde No. 579.

Friday 28^th. November 2008.

Lodge Livingstone St. Andrew No. 573.

Installation of Office-bearers.

Bro. Bill Perry, Substitute Provincial Grand Master led a very large Deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge into Lodge Livingstone St. Andrew this evening. The Deputation included Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master and Bro. Bob Law, District Grand Master of Central South Africa.

An excellent Installation Ceremonial was conducted by Bro. Hunter Maxwell, P.M. and Bro. Thomas Johnston, P.M.

Bro. Bill Perry, S.P.G.M., Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. and Bro. Bob Law, D.G.M. congratulate Bro. Kenneth Bogle, R.W.M. 573.

Bro. Kenneth Bogle, R.W.M. and the Office-bearers of Lodge Livingstone St . Andrew No. 573.

Thursday 27^th. November 2008.

The Grand Lodge of Scotland.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master attended the Installation of the new Grand Master this afternoon in Edinburgh. A very large number of Brethren from our Province were also in attendance.

R.W. Installing Grand Master, Bro. Archie Orr-Ewing conducted an excellent ceremonial and duly Installed Bro. Charles Woolrige Gordon as the one hundred and tenth Grand Master Mason.

Bro. George R. Kelly, Past Provincial Grand Master was Installed as Grand Librarian and to the delight of the assembled Brethren, Bro. James Wood a Past Master of Lodge Old Monkland St. James No. 177 was Installed as President of the Board of Grand Stewards. This is the first time in living memory that our Province has had a member Installed into this position as President.

Two new marble busts of Bro. The Earl of Elgin, Past Grand Master and Bro. Archibald Orr-Ewing, Past Grand Master were on display for the first time in Grand Lodge.

Bro. Charles Woolrige Gordon, Grand Master Mason also conferred Honorary Grand Rank on the following Brethren from our Province.

Bro. Thomas Davidson, Past Master, Lodge Hamilton Kilwinning No.7, Honorary Grand Senior Deacon.

Bro. Robert Getty, Past Master, Lodge Garrowhill No. 1413, Honorary Grand Junior Deacon.

Bro. William Thomson, Past Master, Lodge Hamilton No. 233, Honorary Grand Bible-bearer.

We are delighted that the Grand Master has recognised these Brethren from our Province who have given so much to Freemasonry in general and their Mother Lodges in particular.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. congratulates Bro. James Wood, P.M. 177

on being Installed as President of the Board of Grand Stewards.

Busts of Lord Elgin and Archie Orr-Ewing.

Wednesday 26^th. November 2008.

Lodge St. Bryde No. 579.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master accompanied by Bro. William Craig, Provincial Grand Secretary attended the Regular Meeting of Lodge St. Bryde this evening. The Provincial Grand Master introduced Bro. Bob Law, District Grand Master of Central South Africa who was making a return visit to our Province and Bro. Dennis McColgan, Hon. District Grand Bard of Central South Africa to the Brethren. Bro. Gerry Sharman, Right Worshipful Master welcomed a large Deputation from Lodge St. Enoch No. 1288, headed by Bro. Harry Simpson, Right Worshipful Master. Lodge St. Enoch worked an excellent exemplification of the E.A. Degree.

Monday 24^th. November 2008.

Lodge New Monkland Montrose No. 88.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master attended the Lodge Regular Meeting this evening accompanied by a large Deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge. Included in the Deputation were, Bro. Archie Chalmers, Provincial Grand Master of Ayrshire and Bro. James MacLean, Past Provincial Grand Master of Lanarkshire Upper Ward.

Bro. Archie Chalmers, Provincial Grand Master presented a lecture on Freemasons from Lanarkshire who had won the Victoria Cross and presented Lodge New Monkland Montrose No. 88 with a special plaque to commemorate Bro. Carmichael who was a member of No. 88 and a holder of the award. Bro. Joe Baird, Hon. Provincial Grand Bard recited the poem which he had composed for the Dedication which was carried out by Bro. Rev. Peter O. Price, Senior Provincial Grand Chaplain.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master presented a Diamond Jubilee Certificate to Bro. Samuel Morrison of Lodge No. 88 to mark sixty years as a member of the Lodge.

At the conclusion of the Meeting Bro. David MacLean, Right Worshipful Master thanked all who had contributed to an excellent evening.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. and Bro. David MacLean, R.W.M. congratulate Bro. Samuel Morrison.

Bro. Archie Chalmers, Provincial Grand Master of Ayrshire presents the plaque.

Bro. David MacLean with visiting Masters.

This is the poem that Bro. Joe Baird composed for the Dedication.

Too Sad To Tell.

As we gather here on the battles brow,

Let us make a promise; let us make a vow,

To turn from war and go to peace,

To let this curse of fighting cease,

For where is the good, and where is the glory,

In telling our children the sad, sad, story,

Of how their fathers in battle fell,

It is a story too sad to tell,

Of telling the wives there is no return,

Of the one in their hearts, for whom the passions burn,

Of telling the mother she`ll never again see,

The son that she nursed on her loving knee,

Of telling the father his son is no more,

For he`s fell on some field, on some far away shore,

So let us pray to God above to send his sons unerring love,

To give us strength to live in peace,

To let all wars, all fighting cease.

Joe Baird.

Sunday 23^rd. November 2008.

Lodge Cambuslang Royal Arch No. 114 and Lodge Kirkhill No. 1230.

Joint Annual Divine Service.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master, accompanied by Bros. Tom Davidson, Alex Kelly, Bill Perry and Angus Ross, Substitute Provincial Grand Masters and Bro. William Craig, Provincial Grand Secretary and a large Deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge attended the Joint Annual Divine Service of Lodge Cambuslang Royal Arch and Lodge Kirkhill this evening in Cambuslang Parish Church, St. Andrews Building.

An excellent Service was conducted by Rev. Hillary McDougal.

James L. Jack, P.G.M. with Rev. Hillary McDougal and Bro. William Spencer, R.W.M. 114 and Bro. George Campbell, R.W.M. 1230.

Saturday 22^nd. November 2008.

Lodge St. Andrew No. 215.

Installation of Office-bearers.

Bro. Alex Kelly, Substitute Provincial Grand Master accompanied by Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master led a large Deputation to the Annual Installation of Office-bearers in Chapelton this evening. An excellent Installation Ceremonial was conducted by Installing Masters Bro. Alistair Kirkwood, P.M. and Bro. David Kirkwood, P.M.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master presented a Diamond Jubilee Certificate to Bro. John Johnston, Director of Ceremonies to mark sixty years as a member of Lodge St. Andrew No. 215.

At the conclusion of the meeting Bro. Stuart McNiven, Right Worshipful Master conferred Honorary Membership OF Lodge St. Andrew on Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. and Bro. Stuart McNiven, R.W.M. congratulate Bro. John Johnston on being presented with a Diamond Jubilee Certificate.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. and Bro. Alex Kelly, S.P.G.M. congratulate Bro. Stuart McNiven, R.W.M. 215.

Friday 21^st. November 2008.

Lodge Old Monkland St. James No. 177.

Installation of Office-bearers.

Bro. James Shanks, Depute Provincial Grand Master, accompanied by Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master attended the Annual Installation of Office-bearers this evening.

The Installation Ceremonial was carried out in a very impressive manner by Bro. Charles Clark, P.M. and Bro. Mitchell Paterson, P.M.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. congratulates Bro. James Docherty, R.W.M. 177, With Bro. James Shanks, D.P.G.M. and Installing Masters Charles Clark, P.M.and Mitchell Paterson, P.M.

Bro. James Docherty, R.W.M. and the Lodge Office-bearers.

Wednesday 19^th. November 2008.

Lodge Hamilton No. 233.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master headed a Deputation of thirteen members of Provincial Grand Lodge to the Regular Meeting of the Lodge this evening, Bro. Tom Pollock, Right Worshipful Master and the Brethren of the Lodge gave a very warm welcome to the Deputation.

The main purpose of the visit was to dedicate new Lodge Regalia and Wardens Columns. The Dedication was conducted by Bro. Rev. Peter Price, Senior Provincial Grand Chaplain and Bro. James Ferguson, Junior Provincial Grand Chaplain in a very impressive manner.

The R.W.M. and Office-bearers of the Lodge worked an excellent F.C. Degree on one Candidate. At the conclusion of the meeting Bro. Tom Pollock, R.W.M. presented a cheque for £250 for the New Caravan Fund.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. congratulates Bro.Tom Pollock, R.W.M. also pictured are the Worshipful Wardens of Lodge Hamilton and the Provincial Chaplains.

Invitation.

We in Provincial Grand Lodge are delighted that Bro. Bob Law, District Grand Master of Central South Africa will be visiting our Province again this year.

As he will be attending the Regular Meeting of Lodge St. Bryde No. 579 on Wednesday 26^th. November 2008 at 7.30 p.m., I would extend a cordial invitation to Members of Lodges in our Province who hold Proxy Membership of South African Lodges to attend the meeting and support the District Grand Master.

Lodge St. Bryde will be conferring the E.A. Degree on one Candidate that evening.

James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master.

Wednesday 5^th. November 2008.

Lodge Kilsyth St. John No. 39, Kilsyth.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master accompanied by Bro. Alex Hamilton, Provincial Grand Junior Deacon attended the Regular Meeting of Lodge St. John No. 39 this evening and were warmly received by Bro. Thomas Downie, Right Worshipful Master No. 39, Bro. Tom Leckenby, Provincial Grand Master of Dunbartonshire and a large attendance of Brethren.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. presented a Lecture “Freemasons at Gettysburg ” after which there was a good question and answer session.

At the conclusion Bro. Tom Downie, R.W.M. presented the P.G.M. with a cheque for £150 as a Donation to the New Caravan Fund.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. is welcomed by Bro. Tom Downie, R.W.M. No. 39 and Bro. Tom Leckenby, P.G.M. of Dunbartonshire.

Friday 31^st. October 2008.

The Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire.

Installation of Office-bearers.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master accompanied by Bro. Tom Davidson, Substitute Provincial Grand Master, Bro. Angus Ross, Substitute Provincial Grand Master and Bro. William Craig, Provincial Grand Secretary attended the Installation of Office-bearers at Saltcoats this evening.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. headed the Deputation of Sister Provincial Grand Lodges.

Bro. Archie Chalmers, Provincial Grand Master of Ayrshire welcomes Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. and Bro. David Bloomfield , Provincial Grand Master of Kilwinning.

Thursday 30^th. October 2008.

Lodge Sir Robert Moray No. 1641.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master accompanied by Bro. Alex Hamilton, Provincial Grand Junior Deacon attended Lodge Sir Robert Moray No. 1641 in Edinburgh this evening. An interesting Lecture on “Scots Freemasons in the Court of Peter the Great “was presented.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. is welcomed By Bro. Bob Cooper, R.W.M. 1641.

Monday 27^th. October 2008.

Lodge Heatheryknowe No. 1461.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master accompanied by Bro. Angus Ross, Substitute Provincial Grand Master and Bro. William Craig, Provincial Grand Secretary attended the Regular Meeting of Lodge Heatheryknowe No. 1461 this evening and were warmly welcomed by Bro. James Offord, Right Worshipful Master and the Brethren of the Lodge.

A large Deputation from Lodge Larchgrove No. 1518 headed by Bro. Alexander Logan, Right Worshipful Master worked an excellent F.C. Degree on one Candidate.

Bro. James Offord, R.W.M. Welcomes Bro. Alex Logan, R.W.M. 1518 and the P.G.M.

Saturday 25^th. October 2008.

Lodge Fleur de Lys No. 1722.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master accompanied by Bro. William Craig, Provincial Grand Secretary attended the Regular Meeting of the Lodge this afternoon and were warmly welcomed by Bro. David Niven, Right Worshipful Master and Brethren of the Lodge. Bro. James Rae, Worshipful Junior Warden of Lodge Carron No. 139 presented a very interesting Paper on the life of Bro. Rudyard Kipling.

Bro. David Niven, R.W.M. welcomes Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M.

Bro. David Niven, R.W.M. and Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. welcome a group of German Brethren to the meeting.

Friday 24^th. October 2008

Lodge Blantyre Kilwinning No. 557.

Installation of Office-bearers.

Bro. Tom Davidson, Substitute Provincial Grand Master accompanied by Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master led a large Deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge to the Annual Installation of Office-bearers this evening.

Installing Masters, Bros. Robert Reid, P.M. and Alan Dunn, P.M. conducted the Installation Ceremony in a very impressive manner.

Bro. Colin Denholm, Right Worshipful Master is congratulated by Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. and Bro. Tom Davidson, S.P.G.M.

Bro. Colin Denholm, Right Worshipful Master and the Lodge Officebearers.

Thursday 23^rd. October 2008.

Lodge Robert Burns No. 440.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master attended the Regular Meeting of the Lodge this evening and was warmly welcomed by Bro. Martin Sweeten, Right Worshipful Master and the Brethren of the Lodge. The Lodge made special presentations this evening to two well deserving Brethren. Bro. James McKenzie received a Jubilee Certificate and Bro. George Martin, P.M., D. of C. was awarded Distinguished Service Membership of the Lodge.

Bro. Tom Pollock, Right Worshipful Master led a large Deputation from Lodge Hamilton No. 233 into the Lodge and worked an excellent M.M. Degree on one Candidate.

Bro. Martin Sweeten, R.W.M. 440 with The P.G.M. and visiting Masters from Lodges No. 7, 166, 233, 1461.

Bro. Martin Sweeten, R.W.M. and Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. congratulate Bro. George Black, P.M. , D.S.M.

Wednesday 22^nd. October 2008.

Lodge St. Bryde No. 579.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master attended the Regular Meeting of his Mother Lodge this evening. It was a very special occasion in that Bro. Alex Dunlop was presented with his Diamond Jubilee Certificate. In addressing Bro. Dunlop the P.G.M. praised his commitment to the Lodge over many years, the P.G.M. then invited Bro. Alasdair Dunlop, P.M., Worshipful Junior Warden to present the Certificate to his father.

Bro. William Spencer, Right Worshipful Master of Lodge Cambuslang Royal Arch No. 114 led a very large Deputation into the Lodge and was warmly welcomed by Bro. Pat Clarke, Immediate Past Master. Bro. Spencer, Right Worshipful Master conferred a M.M.M. Degree on two Candidates in a very impressive manner.

Bro. William Spencer, R.W.M. 114 is warmly welcomed by Bro. Pat Clarke, I.P.M. and Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M.

Tuesday 21^st. October 2008.

Lodge Meridian No. 1779.

Installation of Office-bearers.

Bro. Tom Davidson, Substitute Provincial Grand Master accompanied by Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master attended the Installation of Office-bearers this afternoon.

Bro. James Barrie was Installed as Right Worshipful Master of the Lodge by Installing Masters Bros. Graham Barrie, P.M. 354 and William Gow, P.M. 1779 & 219.

Bro. James Barrie, R.W.M. 1779 with Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. and Bro. Tom Davidson, S.P.G.M.

Monday 20^th. October 2008.

Lodge St. Andrew No. 215.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master attended the Regular Meeting of the Lodge this evening in Strathaven and received a warm welcome from Bro. Robert Hill, Right Worshipful Master and the Brethren of the Lodge.

Immediate Past Master Bro. Douglas Allan led a large Deputation from Lodge Blantyre Kilwinning No. 557 into the Lodge. Bro. Frank Beetham R.W.M.M. worked an excellent M.M.M. Degree on three Candidates.

Bro. Robert Hill, R.W.M. presented the P.G.M. with a cheque for £500 for the New Caravan on behalf of the Brethren of 215.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. is welcomed by Bro. Robert Hill R.W.M. 215, Bro. Douglas Allan, I.P.M. 557 and Bro. Frank Beetham, R.W.M.M.

Sunday 19^th. October 2008.

Provincial Grand Lodge of Edinburgh .

Tenth Anniversary Divine Service.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master and Bro. William Craig, Provincial Grand Secretary attended the Tentth Anniversary Divine Service in Morningside United Church , Edinburgh

Bro. Maurice E. Wilson , Provincial Grand Master welcomes Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master. Bro. Jack is a Founder Member of The Provincial Grand Lodge of Edinburgh.

Sunday 19^th. October 2008.

Lodge St. Bryde No. 579.

Annual Divine Service.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master and a large Deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge attended the Annual Divine Service of Lodge St. Bryde No. 579 in The Old Parish Church, Uddingston. An excellent Service was conducted by Rev. Norman B. McKee Minister of the Church.

Bro. Charles Sharman, R.W.M. of Lodge St. Bryde with Rev. Norman B. McKee and Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M.

Saturday 18^th. October 2008.

Lodge Robert Burns No. 440.

Annual Dance.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master and his wife Helen were the guests of Lodge Robert Burns No. 440 at the Lodge Annual Dance this evening in the Glynhill Hotel, Renfrew.

Bro. Martin Sweeten, Right Worshipful Master with his Annual Dance guests.

Thursday 16^th. October 2008.

Lodge Coltswood No. 1067.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master attended the Regular Meeting of the Lodge this evening.

It was a special occasion in that Bro. Alex Brown, Right Worshipful Master conferred the M.M. Degree on his father Sam Brown.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. and Bro. Alex Brown, R.W.M. congratulate Bro. Sam Brown.

Tuesday 14^th. October 2008.

Lodge Whifflet St. John No. 963.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master accompanied by Bro. William Craig, Provincial Grand Secretary attended the Regular Meeting of the Lodge this evening.

Bro. William Cullen, Right Worshipful Master presented a cheque for £500 to the New Caravan Fund, he also conferred Honorary Membership of Lodge Whifflet St. John No. 963 on the Provincial Grand Master.

A large Deputation from Lodge Robert Burns No. 440 headed by Bro. Martin Sweeten, Right Worshipful Master conferred the M.M.M. Degree on one Candidate.

Bro. William Cullen, R.W.M. and Bro. Martin Sweeten, R.W.M. 440 congratulate the P.G.M. on receiving Honorary Membership of the Lodge

Sunday 12^th. October 2008.

Lodge Buchanan No. 1499.

Annual Divine Service.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master accompanied by Bro. Alex Kelly and Angus Ross, Substitute Provincial Grand Masters and Bro. William Craig, Provincial Grand Secretary attended the Lodge Annual Divine Service this evening in Cambuslang Parish Church – St. Andrew`s.

An excellent Service was conducted by Rev. Ian Mackenzie and Bro. Archie Fotheringham Right Worshipful Master read from the Old Testament.

Rev. Ian Mackenzie welcomes Bro. Archie Fotheringham, R.W.M. and Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M.

Saturday 11^th. October 2008.

Lodge St. Bryde No. 579.

Annual Dance.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master and his wife Helen attended the Lodge Annual Dance this evening in the Masonic Hall, Uddingston.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. and his wife Helen with Bro. Ronnie McCarney, P.G. Tyler and his wife Betty and Bro. Scott Moore, P.M. 579 and his wife Isobel at the Dance.

Friday 10^th. October 2008.

Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lothian & Berwickshire

Installation of Office-bearers.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master accompanied by Bro. Tom Davidson and Bro. Angus Ross, Substitute Provincial Grand Masters and Bro. William Craig, Provincial Grand Secretary attended the Annual Installation of Office-bearers of The Provincial Grand Lodge of East Lothian & Berwickshire in Tranent this evening.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. with Bro. George Donnelly, P.G.M. of East Lothian & Berwickshire.

Thursday 9^th. October 2008.

Lodge Woodhall St. John`s No. 305

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master attended the Regular Meeting of the Lodge this evening. Bro. Colin MacKenzie, Right Worshipful Master Lodge Woodhall St. John`s warmly welcomed Bro. George Carnegy, Right Worshipful Master and a large Deputation of Brethren from Lodge St. Mary No. 31.

The Brethren of Lodge St. Mary worked an excellent exemplification of the F.C. Degree.

Bro. Colin MacKenzie, R.W.M. 305 welcomes Bro. George Carnegy, R.W.M. 31 and Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M.

Wednesday 8^th. October 2008.

Lodge Hamilton Kilwinning No. 7.

Bro. Ian Gordon, Right Worshipful Master and the Brethren of Lodge Hamilton Kilwinning No. 7 warmly welcomed Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master to the Regular Meeting this evening.

Bro. Roy Evans, Past Master led a large Deputation from Lodge Major Ness No. 948 . The visiting Brethren worked an excellent exemplification of the E.A. Degree.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. is warmly welcomed by Bro. Ian Gordon, R.W.M.

Sunday 5^th. October 2008.

Lodge Airdrie St. John No. 166.

Annual Divine Service.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master headed a large Deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge to the Annual Divine Service of Lodge Airdrie St. John No. 166 this evening.

Bro. William Burgess, Right Worshipful Master warmly welcomed Brethren and Families to the Service which was conducted by Bro. Rev. Thomas R. Wilson, Minister of the local Congregational Church.

Bro. William Burgess, R.W.M., Bro. Rev. Thomas Wilson and the Provincial Deputation.

Saturday 4^th. October 2008.

Lodge St. Andrew`s Military No. 668.

Installation of Office-bearers.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master accompanied Bro. Alex Kelly, Substitute Provincial Grand Master and a large Deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge to the Installation of Bro. Ian McNiven as Right Worshipful Master of Lodge St. Andrew`s Military No. 668 this evening.

An excellent Installation Ceremony was carried out by Bro. William Ruddock, P.M. and Bro. Stuart Linn, P.M.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. congratulates Bro. Ian McNiven, R.W.M.

Bro. Ian McNiven, R.W.M. with P.G.M., Bro. Alex Kelly, Installing Masters and visiting R.W.M.`s

Friday 3^rd. October 2008.

Provincial Grand Lodge of Lanarkshire Middle Ward.

Regular Communication, Bellshill.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master presided over the Regular Communication of Provincial Grand Lodge this evening at Bellshill.

Provincial Grand Lodge was Honoured by the presence of Bro. Sir Archibald D. Orr Ewing, Most Worshipful Grand Master Mason and Bro. David Begg, Right Worshipful Grand Secretary at the meeting. In welcoming the Grand Master and Grand Secretary the Provincial Grand Master expressed his delight that the Grand Master and Grand Secretary had accepted an invitation to attend. The P.G.M. invited the Grand Master to take the Chair of P.G.L. and address the Brethren. The Grand Master gave a resume of his recent visits abroad and the work that was on going in Grand Lodge.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master awarded the Grand Master and Grand Secretary Honorary Membership of Provincial Grand Lodge. In reply the Grand Master said that he was delighted to accept and that this was the first time that he and Grand Secretary had received Honorary Membership of a Provincial Grand Lodge.

The Provincial Grand Master then presented two cheques to the Grand Master Mason (£1,000.00 for Grand Lodge Benevolent Fund and £1,000.00 for the Masonic Homes Fund).

At the conclusion of the meeting the Grand Master and Grand Secretary spent some time chatting with the Brethren over a splendid buffet provided by the Brethren of Lodge Woodhall St. John `s No. 305.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. presents Bro. Sir Archibald D. Orr Ewing, G.M.M. with Hon. Membership

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. and Bro. Colin MacKenzie, R.W.M. 305 congratulate the Grand Master and Grand Secretary on receiving Honorary Membership.

G. M.M. with Bros. Jim Shanks, Alex Kelly, Tom Davidson and Ronnie McCarney

Wednesday 1^st. October 2008.

Lodge Hamilton No. 233.

Installation of Office-bearers.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master accompanied Bro. Alex Kelly, Substitute Provincial Grand Master and a large Provincial Deputation to the Installation of Office-bearers at Lodge Hamilton No. 233 this evening.

Bro. Thomas Pollock was duly Installed as Right Worshipful Master in an excellent manner by Installing Masters Bro. William Scott, P.M. and Bro. Thomas Gilmour, P.M.

Bro. Thomas Pollock, R.W.M. is congratulated by Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M.

Bro. Thomas Pollock , R.W.M. with Bro. Alex Kelly, S.P.G.M. and the Provincial Deputation.

Thursday 25^th. September 2008.

The New Temple Lodge No. 8435, Swindon .

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master accompanied by Bro. William Craig, Provincial Grand Secretary, Bro. Hugh Twaddle, Provincial Grand Committee and a large Deputation from the Middle Ward which included Bro. Achie Fotheringham, R.W.M. Lodge Buchanan No. 1499 and Bro. William Spencer, R.W.M. of Lodge Cambuslang Royal Arch No. 114 attended the Installation of Office-bearers at The New Temple Lodge No. 8435, Swindon.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master was warmly received by Bro. Francis Wakem, Provincial Grand Master of The Provincial Grand Lodge of Wiltshire and the Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge.

W. Bro. Steve Hocking was duly Installed as Worthy Master of the Lodge and the Brethren retired to an excellent Festive Board and Harmony.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. is welcomed by Bro. Francis Wakem, P.G.M.of Wiltshire.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M., Bro. Francis Wakem, P.G.M. and Bro. Archie Fotheringham, R.W.M. 1499 congratulate Bro. Steve Hocking, W.M. 8435.

Wednesday 24^th. September 2008.

Lodge St. Bryde No. 579.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master attended his Mother Lodge this evening and witnessed an excellent exemplification of an E.A. Degree. Honorary Memberships were presented to Bros. Scott Moore and Tom McCrory for completing twenty one years continuous Test Fee paying Membership.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. with Bro. Gerry Sharman, R.W.M.and Honorary Life Members Bros. Scott Moore and Tom McCrory

Monday 22^nd. September 2008.

Lodge St. Kentigern No. 429.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master presented the “George Washington National Masonic Memorial” lecture at Lodge St. Kentigern, Penicuik this evening. The P.G.M. was warmly welcomed by Bro. Barry Nutley, Provincial Grand Master of Midlothian and a large Deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge of Midlothian which included Bro. Brian Kerley, Depute Provincial Grand Master and Bro. Tom Smith, Substitute Provincial Grand Master.

The Lecture was well received by the Brethren of the Lodge and the large attendance of visitors.

Bro. Kevin King, Immediate Past Master proposed a vote of thanks to the P.G.M.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. with Bro. Barry Nutley , P.G.M. of Midlothian .

Bro. James L. Jack,, P.G.M. is Congratulated by Bro. Kevin King, I.P.M. 429

Saturday, 20^th. September 2008.

Lodge Scoon and Perth No. 3.

Installation of Office-bearers.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master accompanied by Bro. William Craig, Provincial Grand Secretary and Bro. Stewart McEwan, Past Provincial Senior Grand Warden attended the Installation of Office-bearers this afternoon in Perth .

Bro. Stewart McEwan took part in the Installation of Bro. Russell Logan, Right Worshipful Master and both he and Bro. Tom Logan , Lodge Old Monkland St. James No. 177 were on the Toast List.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M., Bro. Bill Craig, P.G. Sec. and Bro. Stewart McEwan congratulate Bro. Russell Logan , R.W.M. No. 3.

R.W.M. and Office-bearers of Scoon and Perth No. 3.

Friday 12^th. September 2008.

Lodge St. Mary No. 31.

Installation of Office-bearers.

Bro. William Perry, Substitute Provincial Grand Master led a large Deputation which included Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master to the Installation of Office-bearers this evening.

The Installation ceremonial was conducted in a very impressive manner by Bro. Norman Carnegy, P.M. 31 and Bro. James Brown, P.M. 938 A.C.G.L.

Bro. George Carnegy, R.W.M. 31 with Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. , Bro. Bill Perry, S.P.G.M. and Installing Masters Bro. Norman Carnegy and James Brown.

Thursday 11^th. September 2008.

Lodge Tollcross, Glasgow No. 1194.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master and Bro. Alex Hamilton, Provincial Grand Junior Deacon attended the Regular Meeting of Lodge Tollcross, Glasgow No. 1194 this evening.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. presented a lecture “The George Washington National Masonic Memorial” which was well received by the Brethren present.

Bro. Graham D`Arcy, Right Worshipful Master presented the P.G.M. with a cheque for £50 for the Provincial New Caravan Project.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. with Bro.Graham D`Arcy ,R.W.M. 1194.

Wednesday 10^th. September 2008.

Lodge St. Bryde No. 579.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master attended his Mother Lodge this evening and witnessed an excellent exemplification of the M.M. Degree by Bro. John Murray, Right Worshipful Master and the Brethren of Lodge Livingstone Stonefield No. 599.

Bro. Gerry Sharman, R.W.M. 579 welcomes the P.G.M. and visiting R.W.M. `s.

Tuesday 9^th. September 2008.

Lodge Bothwell Brig No. 1229.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master attended the Regular Meeting of Lodge Bothwell Brig No. 1229 with Lodge St. Bryde No. 579 this evening and was warmly welcomed by Bro. Maurice Rickard, Right Worshipful Master and the Brethren of 1229.

Bro. Gerry Sharman, Right Worshipful Master of Lodge St. Bryde No. 579 led a large Deputation and conferred an exemplification of the F.C. Degree.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. with Bro. Maurice Rickard, R.W.M. 1229 and Bro. Gerry Sharman, R.W.M. 579.

Sunday 7^th. September 2008.

Provincial Grand Lodge of Lanarkshire Upper Ward.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master accompanied by Bros. James Shanks, Depute Provincial Grand Master, Alex Kelly, Substitute Provincial Grand Master, Bill Perry, Substitute Provincial Grand Master and Stewart McEwan, Past Senior Provincial Grand Warden attended the Annual Divine Service of The Provincial Grand Lodge of Lanarkshire Upper Ward in Carnwath this afternoon.

A large Deputation from Sister Provinces was warmly welcomed by Bro. Bill Landsborough, Provincial Grand Master.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. is welcomed by Bro. Bill Landsborough, P.G.M.

Sunday 7^th. September 2008.

The Operative Lodge of Airdrie No. 203. Annual Divine Service.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master led a large Deputation of Provincial Office-bearers and Committee members to the Annual Divine Service of The Operative Lodge of Airdrie No. 203 at Wellwynd Church this evening.

Bro. James Purdie, I.P.M. with Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. , James Shanks, D.P.G.M. and Rev. Robbie Hamilton, Minister of Wellwynd Church and Rev. John Carswell Assistant Minister from Texas .

Wednesday 3^rd. September 2008.

Lodge Airdrie St. John No. 166.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master accompanied by Bro. James Shanks, Depute Provincial Grand Master, Bro. Bill Craig Provincial Grand Secretary and Bro. Jim Ferguson, Provincial Grand Chaplain attended the Regular Meeting of Lodge Airdrie St. John No. 166 this evening.

A Deputation of ten Brethren from Lodge Urania zur Unsterblickeit No. 183 Berlin, headed by W. Bro. Nikolaus Schimpf attended the meeting.

After the necessary dispensations were approved by both Grand Lodges and the Provincial Grand Master, an E.A. from Lodge Urania zur Unsterblichkeit No. 183 was passed to the F.C. Degree by Bro. David McLean , Right Worshipful Master and a large Deputation from Lodge New Monkland Montrose No. 88. It is believed that this is the first time that a Brother from another Constitution has received a Degree in our Province.

At the conclusion of the meeting Bro. William Burgess, Right Worshipful Master of Lodge Airdrie St. John No. 166 presented a cheque for £751 which the Brethren of the Lodge had raised for the Caravan Project.

Bro. William Burgess, R.W.M. 166 with Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. and the Deputation from Berlin .

W.Bro. Nikolaus Schimpf and Bro. William Burgess, R.W.M exchange gifts.

Monday 1^st. September 2008.

Lodge Buchanan No. 1499.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master attended Lodge Buchanan No. 1499 this evening with his Mother Lodge St. Bryde No. 579. Bro. Gerry Sharman, R.W.M. of Lodge St. Bryde and the Brethren of 579 conferred an excellent E.A. Degree on one Candidate.

Bro. Archie Fotheringham, R.W.M. conferred Honorary Membership of Lodge Buchanan No. 1499 on Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M.

Bro. Archie Fotheringham, R.W.M. with Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. and visiting Masters.

Bro. Archie Fotheringham, R.W.M. congratulates Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. on receiving Honorary Membership of Lodge Buchanan No. 1499.

Saturday 30^th. August 2008.

Lodge Burns Immortal No. 1730.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master, accompanied by Bro. Bill Perry, Substitute Provincial Grand Master, Bro. Bill Craig , Provincial Grand Secretary and Bro. Stewart McEwan, Past Provincial Senior Grand Warden attended the Regular Meeting of Lodge Burns Immortal No. 1730 in Hamilton this afternoon and were warmly received by Bro. Gordon Mather, Right Worshipful Master and the Brethren.

An excellent M.M. Degree was conferred by Bro. William Smith and the Brethren of Lodge Blantyre Kilwinning No. 557. At the conclusion of the meeting Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. presented Bro. Alastair Mathieson, P.M. of Lodge Burns Immortal No. 1730 with a Distinguished Membership Diploma for outstanding service to the Lodge.

The Provincial Grand Master and Bro. Bill Jackson, P.M. of Lodge Livingstone No. 599 were awarded Honorary Membership of Lodge Burns Immortal No. 1730.

Bro. Gordon Mather R.W.M. 1730 congratulates Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. on receiving Honorary Membership of the Lodge.

Bro. Gordon Mather, R.W.M. with Bro. William Smith, R.W.M. 557 , Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. and Bros. Alastair Mathieson, P.M., Bill Jackson , P.M. and the members of the Provincial Deputation.

Saturday 16^th. August 2008.

Provincial Grand Lodge of Kilwinning.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master accompanied by Bros. Tom Davidson, Substitute Provincial Grand Master, Bill Perry, Substitute Provincial Grand Master and Bill Craig, Provincial Grand Secretary attended the Installation of Bro. David Bloomfield as Provincial Grand Master of Kilwinning.

The Installation ceremonial was conducted by Bro. Sir Archibald D. Orr Ewing , Grand Master Mason and Office-bearers from Grand Lodge.

Bro. Bloomfield is an Honorary Member of Lodge Buchanan No. 1499.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. Congratulates Bro. David Bloomfield, P.G.M.

Members of Grand Lodge with Bro. David Bloomfield, P.G.M. and visiting P.G.M.`s.

Sunday 10^th. August 2008.

Provincial Grand Lodge Golf.

Over sixty Brethren took part in the 2008 Golf Competition at Drumpellier Golf Club this afternoon.

Lodge Coltswood No. 1067 were in superb form with Bro. Colin Campbell winning the Amicoil Trophy and the Challenge Cup, Tom Ferguson winning the Seniors and The Lodge 1067 Team won the Masters Trophy.

List of winners.

Amicoil Trophy: Individual Colin Campbell 1067

Masters Trophy Lodge Coltswood 1067

Tunnock Cup: Seniors Tom Ferguson 1067

Provincial Quaich 1^st. Class K. McLean 177

Challenge Cup 2^nd. Class C. Campbell 1067

Inner Guard Shield 3^rd. Class A. Ford 177

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. and Bro. John Gardiner, Golf Convenor congratulate Bro. Colin Campbell.

Wednesday 6^th. August 2008.

Lodge Robert King Stewart No. 919.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master, accompanied by Bros. William Craig, Provincial Grand Secretary, Stewart McEwan, Past Senior Provincial Grand Warden and Robert Matthew, Provincial Grand Committee attended the Regular Meeting of Lodge Robert King Stewart No. 919.

An excellent F.C. was conferred on one Candidate by Bro. Robert Keeney, Right Worshipful Master and the Office-bearers of the Lodge.

Bro. Robert Simpson a Member of 919 who now lives in Carnoustie was presented with a Jubilee Certificate by The R.W.M.

Bro. Robert Keeney, R.W.M. with Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. and visiting Masters.

Bro. Robert Keeney, R.W.M. and Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. congratulate Bro. Robert Simpson.

Tuesday 8^th. July 2008.

Lodge Meridian No. 1779.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master, accompanied by Bro. William Craig, Provincial Grand Secretary and Bro. Alex Hamilton, Provincial Grand Junior Deacon attended Lodge Meridian No. 1779 this afternoon.

The P.G.M. who is a Founder Member of Lodge Meridian, was well received by Bro. Gerry Sweeney, Right Worshipful Master and Brethren of the Lodge. The P.G.M. presented a Lecture “Freemasons at Gettysburg ” which prompted an excellent discussion and question and answer session.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. is welcomed by Bro. Gerry Sweeney, R.W.M.

Monday 30^th. June 2008.

The Lodge of Melrose St. John No. 1 bis.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master attended the Regular Meeting of the Lodge this evening in Melrose and was warmly received by Bro. William Field, Right Worshipful Master and the Brethren of the Lodge.

An attendance of over 100 Brethren witnessed an excellent F.C. Degree by Bro. William Field, Right Worshipful Master and the Lodge Office-bearers.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. is welcomed to the Lodge by Bro. William Field, R.W.M.

Wednesday 25^th. June 2008

The Operative Lodge of Airdrie No. 203.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master attended the Regular Meeting of the Lodge this evening. Bro. Gordon Rowe, Immediate Past Master, headed a splendid Deputation from Lodge Coltswood No. 1067 and conferred an excellent F.C. Degree on one candidate.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. with Bro. Donald Black, R.W.M. 203, Bro. Gordon Rowe I.P.M. 1067 and the visiting Masters.

Friday 20^th. June 2008.

Lodge Regal, Glasgow No. 1422.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master attended Lodge Regal No. 1422 this evening and witnessed an excellent E.A. Degree by a Team of Reigning Masters which included three Right Worshipful Masters from our Province. Bro. James Gold , Right Worshipful Master of Lodge Regal welcomed a Deputation of twenty Reigning Masters headed by Bro. John Gwynne, Right Worshipful Master of Lodge Ancient Stirling No. 30 into a packed Temple. The E.A. Degree was conferred on one candidate.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. with the Candidate and the Deputation of Reigning Masters.

Bro. James Gold, R.W.M. 1422 with Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. and the R.W.M.`s from our Province who took part in the Degree. Bro. William Spencer, R.W.M. 114, Bro. Martin Sweeten, R.W.M. 440, Bro. Tom McCrone, R.W.M. 1254.

Friday 13^th. June 2008.

Lodge Livingstone St. Andrew No. 573.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master attended the Lodge Annual Dinner this evening in Motherwell.

The P.G.M. presented the Lecture “The George Washington National Masonic Memorial “ after the Dinner which prompted a good discussion.

Bro. Robin Boyd, Right Worshipful Master presented the P.G.M. with £100 for the New Provincial Caravan Fund.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. thanks Bro. Robin Boyd for the donation of £100 to the New Caravan Fund.

12^th. June 2008.

Lodge Robert Burns No. 440.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master accompanied by Bro. William Craig, Provincial Grand Secretary attended the Regular Meeting of Lodge Robert Burns No. 440 this evening.

An excellent exemplification of the F.C. Degree was carried out by the Lodge Instruction Class.

Bro. Martin Sweeten, Right Worshipful Master presented a cheque for £1,700 to the P.G.M. in support of the New Provincial Grand Lodge Caravan.

Bro. Martin Sweeten, R.W.M. presents a cheque for £1,700 to Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. Also in the photo are Bro. Garry Sweeten, W.S.W. , Ian Edgar, W.J.W., and Bro. Douglas Welsh, P.M. Chaplain.

Sunday 8^th. June 2008.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master played in the Lodge Buchanan No. 1499 Annual Golf Outing at Biggar Golf Club this afternoon.

1499 Golfers at Biggar Golf Club.

Friday 6^th. June 2008.

Provincial Grand Lodge Regular Communication.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master presided at the Regular Meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge held this evening within the Temple of Lodge St. Thomas No. 306, Larkhall.

The P.G.M. presented Bro. Allan Lockhart, Past Master of Lodge St. Thomas No. 306 with the Honorary Provincial Grand Rank of Bard for his many years service to Lodge St. Thomas No. 306, Lodge Burns Immortal No. 1730 and the Province in general.

The P.G.M. also presented Bro. James Moore , P.m. of Lodge Bothwell Brig No. 1229 with his Certificate and Jewel as Past Provincial Senior Grand Warden.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. congratulates Bro. Allan Lockhart, P.M. 306.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. congratulates Bro. James Moore, P.M. 1229, P.P.S.G.W.

Wednesday 4^th. June 2008.

Lodge Airdrie St. John No. 166.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master accompanied by Bro. William Craig, Provincial Grand Secretary and Bro. Alex Hamilton, Provincial Grand Junior Deacon attended the Lodge 166 this evening.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. presented a Lecture on The George Washington National Masonic Memorial in Washington which was well received by the large attendance of Brethren.

The Lodge also presented two Jubilee Certificates and Bro. Harry McAdam of Lodge St. Bryde No. 579 Affiliated to Lodge Airdrie St. John No. 166. At the conclusion of the business a very surprised Provincial Grand Master received Honorary Membership of the Lodge.

Bro. William Burgess, R.W.M. 166 congratulates Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. on being awarded Honorary Membership of the Lodge.

Saturday 31^st. May 2008.

Provincial Grand Lodge - Masonic Seminar

Over 160 Brethren attended a very successful Provincial Grand Lodge Seminar in the Masonic Hall, Baillieston this morning. Guest speakers were Bro. Rev. Peter Price, Senior Provincial Grand Chaplain, Professor David Stevenson and Bro. Robert Cooper, Curator of the Museum and Library of The Grand Lodge of Scotland. After lunch Bro. Robert McCrea, Right Worshipful Master and the Brethren of Lodge Mother Kilwinning presented a working of The Auld Degree.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. thanked everyone who had been involved in making the 2008 Seminar such a success.

Over 160 Brethren attended the Seminar.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M., Bro. Bill Perry, S.P.G.M. and Chairman of the General Purposes Committee with Speakers Bro. Rev. Peter Price, David Stevenson and Bro. Bob Cooper.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. , Bro. Robert McCrea R.W.M. and members of The Kilwinning Ludge.

Thursday 29^th. May 2008.

Lodge Livingstone St. Andrew No. 573.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master accompanied by Bro. Donald Mathieson, Past Depute Provincial Grand Master attended a Special Meeting of Lodge Livingstone St. Andrew this evening.

A Deputation from Leodiennis Lodge No. 4029 E.C. headed by the Worthy Master Bro. Stephen Longfellow was warmly received by Bro. Robin Boyd, Right Worshipful Master and a large attendance of Brethren.

Leodiennis Lodge on their first visit to Scotland worked an excellent exemplification of the E.A. Degree.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. with Bro. Robin Boyd, R.W.M. and Stephen Longfellow, W.M. and the Office- bearers of both Lodges.

Wednesday 21^st. May 2008.

Lodge Regal No. 1422, Glasgow.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master accompanied by Bro. James Shanks, Depute Provincial Grand Master, Bro. William Perry, Substitute Provincial Grand Master and Bro. Alex Hamilton, Provincial Junior Provincial Grand Deacon attended Lodge Regal, No. 1422 this evening.

The P.G.M. presented a Lecture on “Freemasons at Gettysburg ” at the invitation of Bro. James Gold, Right Worshipful Master and the Brethren of the Lodge. At the conclusion of the Meeting Bro. Gold presented a cheque for £50 to Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. for the New Provincial Caravan Fund.

Bro. James Gold, R.W.M. welcomes Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M.

Sunday 18^th. May 2008.

Lodge St. Thomas No. 306.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master accompanied by a large Deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge attended the Annual Divine Service of Lodge St. Thomas No. 306 in Larkhall this evening. An excellent Service conducted by Bro. Rev. Jim Allardyce was well attended by Lodge Members, visitors and family.

Bro. Bruce Brownlie, R.W.M. read the lesson from Genesis Chapter 1. After the Service a splendid tea was served by the Ladies.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M., Bro. Bruce Brownlie, R.W.M., Bro. Rev. Jim Allardyce and the Provincial Deputation.

Monday 12^th. May 2008.

Lodge Tobago Kilwinning No. 1643, Lambeau, Tobago .

Lodge Tobago Kilwinning is the only Lodge in Tobago and meets in the small town of Lambeau near the capital Scarborough . The Lodge has a beautiful Temple and a very enthusiastic membership. The Brethren of the Lodge will be visiting Scotland at the end of 2008.

The exterior of Lodge Tobago Kilwinning. The interior of Lodge Tobago Kilwinning.

Saturday 3^rd. May 2008.

Lodge St. Andrew No. 1794, St. George`s, Grenada.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master took the opportunity during his holiday to visit two Lodges in the Caribbean . On Saturday 3^rd. May visited the capital of Grenada , St. George`s and the Scottish Masonic Temple.

Grenada was devastated when the hurricane Ivan struck the island in 2004. 80% of the buildings in St. George`s including the Masonic Temple and the three main Churches were severely damaged. However, the Brethren of Lodge St . Andrew continue to function and hold their meetings in the English Constitution Temple while they actively raise funds to rebuild their Temple .

The Temple in St. George`s which the Brethren of Lodge St. Andrew are rebuilding.

Tuesday 22^nd. April 2008.

Lodge Murdostoun Castle No. 1096.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master attended the Regular Meeting of Lodge Murdostoun Castle No. 1096 this evening and was warmly welcomed by Bro. Craig Taylor, Right Worshipful Master and the Brethren of the Lodge.

Bro. John Calderwood, Past Master led a large Deputation from Lodge Motherwell Caledonian No. 1228 who worked an excellent E.A. Degree on one Candidate.

Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. is welcomed by Bro. Craig Taylor, R.W.M. , Bro. John Calderwood P.M. and Bro. Robert Keeney, R.W.M. 919.

Sunday 20^th. April 2008.

Lodge Hamilton Kilwinning No. 7 & Lodge Hamilton No. 233.

Joint Annual Divine Service.

Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master and a large number of Brethren attended the Joint Annual Divine Service of Lodge Hamilton Kilwinning No. 7 and Lodge Hamilton No. 233 in The Old Parish Church, Hamilton this evening.