HistoryChapter 9                           579St Bryde 

7th FEBRUARY 1976: On this date, one hundred years exactly since the Lodge Charter was granted, the Lodge held a rededication service followed by a dinner to mark the passing of the first century in the history of the Lodge and to dedicate the Lodge to the years ahead.

The R.W.M. Bro. G. McClintock welcomed deputations from Grand Lodge headed by the Most Worshipful Grand Master Mason Bro. Capt Robert Wolrige Gordon of Esslemont, and from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Lanarkshire (M.W.) headed by theR.W.P.G.M. Bro. David Straiton. 

The large attendance of Brethren witnessed an excellent ceremony, conducted by the Grand Lodge Office Bearers.

At this meeting Lodge St. Bryde members wore the Lodge Centenary Jewel for the first time. The jewel and a special coin were struck to mark the occasion. 

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At the conclusion of the meeting the R.W.M. Bro.G. McClintock presented the Grand Master Mason with a cheque for £100 for Grand Lodge Funds and the Provincial Grand Master with a cheque for £50 for P.G.L Funds. Both the Grand Master and P.G. Master made suitable replies to the Brethren of the Lodge. A company of 130 Brethren then retired to continue the celebrations with a dinner held in the Halls.

10th MARCH 1976: A Centenary Ball was held in the County Inn, Cambuslang, attended by 150 Brethren accompanied by their ladies. A great evening was spent and gifts were distributed to the ladies by the Lodge members. The R.W.M. Bro. G. McClintock complimented the Lodge Secretary, Bro. J.F. Scott, on the efficient manner in which he and the Centenary Committee had organised both of these excellent functions.