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April 2010 Instruction
Class. The Lodge Instruction
Class appears to be going from strength to strength under the
guidance of Bros. Robert Abercrombie and David Shaw, Past Masters. Two
Instruction Classes have now been held and the enthusiasm and commitment
of the new Brethren to the class is very encouraging. If you are
interested in learning Ritual or would like to learn more about
Freemasonry in general, then who not attend the next meeting on Wed. 17th.
March. Birmingham
Visit.
Central South Africa
visit. Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master attended the
Installation of Bro. Robert Law as
District Grand Master on Saturday 20th. February in A Formal Dinner will follow the meeting. Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master has been invited to be the 41st. President of the Meeting of Instruction, a great honour for our Lodge St. Bryde. Eyemouth Visit.
Bro. Alasdair Dunlop, R.W.M. lead a Deputation of sixty Brethren to
Lodge St. Ebbe No. 70, Eyemouth on Saturday 20th. March. Included in the
Deputation was W. Bro. Martin Parrack , W. Master and four Brethren
of St. Peter’s Lodge, New Book. The Better Angels of Our Nature by Michael A. Halleran. Freemasonry in the American Civil War. This is a very important new book which documents actual events from the Civil War which have a confirmed Masonic connection. Not to be missed by all Civil War enthusiasts January 2010
Christmas Draw. The Lodge Christmas Draw which was held on Saturday 19th. December raised the sum of £930 for Lodge Funds. This was a fantastic effort which was an increase of almost £300 from the previous year. The Right Worshipful Master would like to extend his thanks to all who helped make this such a success.
Digitalisation of Records. On Wednesday 23rd. December Bro. John McLean won the Joker Draw (which stood at £340). John immediately handed his prize back to the Lodge to be included in the Digitalisation Fund Raising. This was a wonderful act and the thanks of the Lodge are extended to Bro. John. The Fund Raising has been very encouraging with the total just over £1100 donated so far, this will enable the Lodge to progress to the next phase of the project.
Installation. Bro. Andrew McAlpine, P.M. Secretary will be part of the Installation Team at Lodge St. John`s Girvan No. 237. Bro. Robert Laird (who is a Member of Lodge St. Bryde No. 579) will be Installed as Right Worshipful Master of the Lodge who celebrate their 200th. Anniversary this year. December 2009 Installation
Report. The Lodge Annual Installation of Office-bearers took place on
Saturday 28th. November 2009. An excellent Ceremonial was
conducted by Bro. Alex Hamilton , P.M. and Bro. Andrew McAlpine,
P.M. Alex Hamilton was Installing the Master for the first time and
conducted the proceedings in a very impressive manner. Bro. Andrew
McAlpine who had worked with Bro. Hamilton on previous occasions, but in
reverse roles was equally impressive in his delivery and comments to the
Office-bearers. A first for our Lodge, was the Installation of Andrew
& Stuart Jack as Depute and Substitute Masters. Bro. McAlpine
explained that it was the first time that twins had been Installed
into these Offices and they were also the youngest Members to hold these
important Offices. A large number of Brethren from St. Peter`s Lodge No.
7334 in Birmingham attended the meeting, headed by W.Bro. Martin Parrack,
Worthy Master. The English Brethren complemented the Lodge St. Bryde
Brethren on their hospitality and fellowship that they extended to the
visitors and presented £150 to Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. for the
Sunshine Centre in
December
Meeting.
The Regular Meeting on 23rd. December will be a Business Meeting and this
will be an ideal opportunity for the Brethren to discuss various aspects
of our Lodge. The 2010 work party programme will be discussed along with
various other topics ie. Instruction Class and New Bar Regulations. St.
Ebbe Visit. Bro. Ronnie McCarney reports that the bus is now full for
the trip to Eyemouth and deposits have been paid for the Travel Lodge and
Bus.
Presentation.
Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master informed Brethren at the
Installation that Rev. Norman McKee, Minister of Uddingston Old Parish
Church was due to retire in June 2010. This would mean that the Provincial
Annual Divine Service on Sunday 25th. April 2010 will be the last the Rev.
Norman will conduct. It is the P.G.M. `s intention to make a presentation
to Rev. Norman at this Service and will write to all Lodges in the
Province seeking support. It will also be an opportunity for our Brethren
to show their appreciation for the support that Rev. Norman has
given our Lodge by attending the P.G.L. Annual Divine Service in numbers. November 2009 Election
The Brethren of the Lodge are delighted to have Elected Bro. Alasdair
Dunlop as Right Worshipful Master for the new session. Bro. Alasdair is a
well respected and enthusiastic Freemason who brings a wealth of
experience to the Chair of our Lodge. The Installation will take place on
Saturday 28th. November at 4pm. The Installing Masters are Bro. Alex
Hamilton, P.M. and Bro. Andrew McAlpine, P.M.
The Provincial Grand Lodge Deputation will be headed by Bro. James
L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master.
Visitors.
A large number of Brethren from St.
Peter`s Lodge in Birmingham will be attending our Installation this year.
The P.G.M. attended the Installation of W. Bro. Martin Parrack, as W.M. of
St. Peter`s Lodge in October and was delighted to hear that the Brethren
of the Lodge were arranging to attend our Installation. Lodge Burns Immortal No. 1730 has cancelled their
Regular Meeting on 28th. November to allow Members to attend our
Installation and support Bro. Alasdair Dunlop who is a Past Master of
1730.
Digital Records Project. Recently
our Brethren approved a recommendation that we raise funds to have our
Lodge minute books digitally copied. This project has begun and the first
four minute books are now completed
and DVD`s are available to order. The 4 minute books cover the period from
1875, which contains minutes from meetings
held prior to our Charter being in February 1876 to just after the first
World War ended in 1918. The computer
programme allows pages to be brought up and can be scrolled and
zoomed to give greater detail. Our plan is to raise Funds for this project
to complete all our minute books and to date the figure stands at over £500.
When the Fund raising reaches £1000 we will proceed with the next four
books. Our Lodge is now at the forefront of this major Grand Lodge project
which encourages Lodges to preserve their records in this way. Our Lodge
Roll Book has also been digitised and copies are now available to members
at the cost of a donation to the Lodge D.R.P. Fund. stands at over £500.
When the Fund raising reaches £1000 we will proceed with the next four
books. Our Lodge is now at the forefront
of this major Grand Lodge project which encourages Lodges to preserve
their records in this way. Our Lodge Roll Book has also been digitised and
copies are now available to members at the cost of a donation to the Lodge
D.R.P. Fund. Another
project which is running in parallel is the Oral History Project. This
involves digitally recording interviews with members of Lodges who have a
story to tell about their time as a member of the Craft. One of the first
minutes of our Lodge has been printed from the DVD`s to give an example of
the detail that can be obtained. This minute is historically important as
it records the fact that our Lodge was formed at a Public Meeting ! Ours
is believed to be the only known Scottish Lodge which was formed in this
way.
Special
Dinner. It
has been confirmed that a Special Provincial Grand Lodge Dinner will be
held in our
Token
Stamping. We
are in the process of approving the die stamping for the new token. The
die is stamped in lead to prove the proof, and
if approved the die will be hardened and finished ready for use.
The New Die is being manufactured by Millennium Mark.
Lodge
Arrangements
are well underway for our Lodge to visit this
historic Lodge on Saturday 20th. March 2010. The small
Virginia News. Bro.
October 2009
Digitalisation
of Lodge Records. Recently
our Lodge embarked on a Fund Raising campaign to raise funds to have our
complete Lodge Minute (which dates from 1875) professionally digitalised.
This will enable our minutes to be preserved and gives us the opportunity
to copy them for Historical and research purposes. If you would like to organise a Fund Raising event or make a direct donation to this important project, Please contact, Bro. James L. Jack, Past Master
DEATH. Bro.
Alexander McK. Dunlop J.P. At
the first meeting after the recess the R.W.M. sadly announced the death of
Bro. Alex Dunlop, the oldest member of the Lodge at the age of 91 years.
Bro. Alex, the father of WSW Bro. Alasdair Dunlop, was Initiated into the
Lodge at the age of 30 on 26th. May 1948. His studies to be an
accountant took him away from the Lodge in those early years but he did
audit the Lodge books for a few years and he became more active when
Alasdair joined the Lodge. He supported Alasdair well and was Bible-bearer
and Substitute Master in the respective years before and when Alasdair was
RWM for the first time. Bro. Alex was presented with a Jubilee Certificate
on two occasions, for 50 years membership and just last year for 60
years membership of the Lodge. He had been a dedicated Member and
Treasurer of Bothwell Royal Arch Chapter for a number of years. He
had also been an active member of Bothwell Golf Club and Uddingston
Bowling Club.
Lodge
Tollcross No. 1194. Lodge Tollcross No. 1194 will celebrate 90 years
since receiving the Lodge Charter on 7th. August 1919. As part of
the celebrations the Lodge will hold a Reigning Masters Degree on Thursday
29th. October 2009. Our Right Worshipful Master, Bro. David Shaw has been
invited to take part in the Degree and it is hoped that our Brethren will
attend the meeting and support our Master. South
Africa Visit. Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. recently visited the District Grand Lodge of Central South Africa and was delighted to meet Bro. David McCallum, P.M. . David visited our Lodge regularly while he lived in Uddingston and on returning to South Africa he took Office in his Mother Lodge, Lodge Herodom No. 1768 and is presently W.J.W. David sends his Fraternal greetings to all his friends in Lodge St. Bryde. Alphabetical Roll 1876-2009. The new Alphabetical Roll of Lodge Members is indeed proving popular. Bro. Pat Clarke has more copies and these can be obtained for a donation which will go towards the Digitalisation of Lodge Records. Lodge
St. Bryde No. 579. Annual Divine Service. The Brethren of the Lodge
are delighted that Rev. Norman McKee and the Church Session have agreed
that our Lodge can once again have an Annual Divine Service in Uddingston
Old Parish Church. The Service will take place on Sunday 25th. October
2009 at 6 for 6.30pm. As Rev. Norman McKee will retire in June
2010, this will be possibly the last A.D.S. that he will conduct for our
Lodge. The R.W.M. Bro. David Shaw would like a good attendance of our
Brethren to be present at the Service in recognition of the support that
Rev. McKee has given our Lodge over many years.
ARTICLE Bro.
Bob Stirling is a well respected Past Master and current Secretary of
Lodge Motherwell Caledonian No. 1228, he is also very active in Provincial
Grand Lodge and is currently Provincial Grand Jeweller. A
number of years ago Bob`s eyesight began to fail, but throughout these
years his spirit has never failed and he has indeed been an inspiration to
others. Eight years ago he penned an article for the Right Angle and we
are indeed fortunate that Bob has again contributed to our Magazine.
Let
there be light That was the title of the first article that I
submitted to this eloquent and informative magazine and believe it or not,
that was eight busy years ago. Let
there be light, that well known phrase but, one with many different
connotations, For example I, Bob Stirling, have seen the light even
though I am registered blind, I have experienced the light of human
decency from many quarters, more especially from Brethren within the
Brotherhood of Free Masonry. I
have no intention of naming these individual as they do not want to be
thanked for, after all, they are only practising what they preach in their
Masonic teachings. With
the help of these Brethren I have been able to do things that I, for one,
never thought a blind person could or even would do. Can you imagine a
Sword Bearer who is blind? Well
I was that man and I can guarantee that Provincial Grand Master, Bro.
James L Jack found he had a clear and unobstructed path when he entered
the Lodge room with me wielding an open sword in front of him. Since
that first article way back in September 2001 I have been, and am
currently, Secretary of Lodge Motherwell Caledonian No.1228, I have been
Installing Master in my Mother Lodge and my affiliated Lodge in Edinburgh,
where I am currently Substitute Master, and for three consecutive years
Installed the Master of one Lodge and the Office Bearers of the other
Lodge. I
hope that no one is of the impression that I am blowing my own trumpet, so
to speak, all I am trying to do is to impress on the doubting Thomas’s
of this world what can be done once they accept the challenges that life
can throw your way. Life
can be very hard and as we read, “to steer the bark of this life over
the rough sea of passion without quitting the helm of rectitude is
the highest degree of perfection to which human nature is capable of
attaining” it says to me, make the best of what you have and think of
those worse off than yourself. Freemasonry seems to be in a sort
of downward spiral at the moment, I don’t
know the reason or even the answer, does anyone? I would only say to those
who are feeling sorry for them selves and can’t be bothered, shake it
off and face each day as it comes, remember the Lodge is what you
make it. Mr.Barrie,
Consultant Ophthalmologist at ,what was then, the Glasgow Eye Infirmary,
after he had delivered the crushing blow that nothing more could be done
to save my sight, made a remark which at the time I thought was rather
obnoxious, to say the least, and that was that the only thing a blind
person cannot do is see. Remarkable statement don’t you think? and do
you know, he was correct as I have since discovered . In
my case it is true that your remaining senses do compensate for the loss
of another and you develop a feeling, pardon the pun, of what you want to
do and the way to do it. I remember a pupil at the Edinburgh school for
the Blind, who had been blind from birth, when asked what would be the
first task she would tackle if she was given sight and she replied that
she would only know what things were by touching, smelling or hearing as
that was her world of recognition as I said other senses compensate to
help you along the way. As
I remarked in my first article that I am no longer privileged to enjoy the
scenery of my native country but I have a good memory, compensating again, I
no longer drive but I can still guide folk home, in the dark, memory again
and the sensation of movement .eg roundabouts gradients and left and right
are basically the same so there you are, You don’t have to see when
something is burning, aroma takes over and a good way of revising ritual
is to listen to a good speaker, sound takes over, compensate again. All
in all when things are said and done you have to take the good with the
bad and make the best of it, remember no matter how bad you think things
are for you there is always someone worst off, To
finish off my little article, I , with the grace of the G A, will be
receiving my 50 years membership in March next year, I will not see my
Certificate but I shall compensate, I shall hold it I shall feel it and I
shall cherish it because I know it is there .
April 2009
New
Member The
Right Worshipful Master, Bro. David Shaw and the Brethren of the Lodge are
delighted to welcome James Gallacher as a new member of the Lodge. Jim is
a T.V. Engineer and lives in Bellshill, he was proposed by Bro. John
McLeod and Seconded by Bro. Andrew McAlpine, P.M. Auction.The
Robert Burns portrait which was donated by the R.W.M. & Wardens of
Cambuslang Royal Arch Lodge No. 114 to be auctioned at the Burns
Supper raised the fantastic sum of £500 for the New Provincial Grand
Lodge Caravan. Our
thanks to Bro. Andrew Millar, Senior Provincial Grand Warden for his very
generous donation
New
Mark Token. After a long wait and a lot of disappointment from our
present suppliers, the new Mark Token is finally in the making from
another source. Look out for this change of design , available soon.
ABOVE-
M.K.0. Bro. David Shaw, R.W.M. led a large Deputation to Lodge Mother
Kilwinning on 10th. March in support of Bro. James L. Jack who Affiliated
to the Mother Lodge.
Burns
Supper. The Provincial Burns Supper to mark the 250th. Anniversary of
the birth of Bro. Robert Burns was an excellent success, both
financially and in fellowship and friendship. Financially, the Supper
raised the sum of £3,000 for the New Provincial Caravan and with 180
Brethren in attendance it was truly a night to remember.
English Visit. Brethren from Emblem Lodge No. 6727 visited our Lodge on 25th. March in support of Bro. William Hotchkiss a Past Master of the Lodge who was Affiliating to 579. The English Brethren were very impressed with the evening
February 2009 Auction.
Brethren
and Lodges interested in bidding for this fantastic portrait should
contact the P.G.M. for details.
Emblem
Lodge No. 6727 E.C. Bro.
William Hotchkiss a Past Master of Emblem Lodge No. 6727 ,
Visit
to The Lodge of Melrose St. John No. 1 bis. Bro.
David Shaw, Right Worshipful Master and a Team of Office-bearers will
confer a Fellow Craft Degree in this historic Lodge. This
will be the first time that our Lodge has visited The Lodge of Melrose and
three Provincial Grand Masters will attend the Meeting, such is the
importance of the visit. Please
Note. The Bus will leave our Hall at
10a.m.
on Saturday 21st. March. MK0
Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. will Affiliate to The Mother Lodge on Tuesday
10th. March 2009. This will be the fulfilment of a long standing wish to
become a member of this ancient Lodge. The Affiliation has created a fair
measure of interest among Lodge St. Bryde members and a mini bus has been
organised for those wishing to attend the meeting. Anyone wishing to
attend contact Bro. Ronnie McCarney for details. New
Member. Rod Morrison. Bro.
David Shaw, Right Worshipful Master and the Brethren of the Lodge are
delighted to welcome Rod Morrison as a Member of Lodge St. Bryde No. 579.
Rod lives in Uddingston with his family and is a qualified Driving
Instructor. He was Initiated on 21st. January and was Proposed by Bro.
James L. Jack and Seconded by Bro. Stuart Jack. Wayne Price
. Our good friend and Brother Uddingston Masonic Burns Club No. 237. Burns Supper Saturday
7th. February 2009. A
large turnout of Members and Friends attended the Annual Burns Supper held
in the Masonic Hall, President Bob Edgar, Introduced and welcomed his invited guests to this the 95th. Anniversary of the Uddingston Masonic Burns Club. A fine evenings entertainment began with the Selkirk Grace and James McClair gave an excellent Address to the Haggis. Songster for the night was Bro. Ian Caskie who was in excellent voice. Bro. Jim Lee proposed the Immortal Memory and was well received by the company. Bro. Gordon Mather entertained the company with three renditions of the Bards Works. Bro. John Murray proposed the Toast to the Lassies and his wife suitably replied. Vice
President, Arthur Burns gave the Toast to the Artists in a very able
manner. Bro.
Bob Edgar, President had on display a number of items regarding Robert
Burns, including a Robert Burns named engine. Pat Clarke, Secretary.
February 2009 American
Visit by Bro
James Jack PM.
Last month I visited This
was a great Honour as their Honorary Membership is the equivalent of our
Distinguished Service Membership. A lunch followed and then a visit
to the Cedar Creek Battlefield. An Installation on a Sunday afternoon ?
This was certainly a first for me, but this was the custom in Federal
Lodge No. 1 in
Melrose
Visit. Bro. Ronnie McCarney has the arrangements made for the visit to
The Lodge of Melrose No. 1 on Saturday 21st. March. Payment (£60) is now
due to be paid to Bro. Ronnie.
December 2008 Installation Report. A large attendance of Brethren witnessed an excellent Installation Ceremonial conducted by Bro. Robert Abercrombie, P.M. and Bro. James Vasey, P.M. on Saturday 29th. November. Bro. David Shaw was duly Installed as Right Worshipful Master of the Lodge and a full compliment of Office-bearers were also Installed. The Dinner and Harmony which followed was again most enjoyable .
Distinguished Visitors.
Historic
Presentation. Bro. Alec Dunlop attended the Regular Meeting on
22nd. October to be presented with his Diamond Jubilee Certificate. Bro.
Pat Clarke, I.P.M. who was in the chair of the Lodge at the
meeting, invited the Provincial Grand Master to present the document. Bro.
James L. Jack in his address to the ninety one year old member was full of
praise for his many years of commitment to the Lodge. The P.G.M. in turn
invited the Worshipful Junior Warden Bro. Alasdair Dunlop to present his
father with the Diploma.
Honorary
Member. Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. received Honorary Membership of
Lodge St. Andrew No. 215 Strathaven on Sat. 22nd.
November 2008. Death Bro.
George Thom, Lodge St. Enoch No. 1288 Although
not a Member of Lodge St. Bryde No. 579, Brethren could be excused for
thinking that he was, such was his regular attendance at our meetings.
Bro. George Thom was a Member of Lodge St. Enoch No. 1288 and was
Initiated into the Lodge on 18th. December 1963, his Father and
Grandfather being Members of 1288 before him. Bro.
George died quite suddenly on 15th. November and will be sadly missed by
all who knew him.
November 2008
Installation. Bro. Bob Law, the District Grand Master of Central South Africa hopes to attend our Installation while in Scotland on holiday.
Congratulations.
Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. received Honorary Membership of Lodge
Whifflet St. John No. 963 on 14th. October.
Installation.
The following Brethren were Elected into Office at the Annual General
Meeting. Office
bearers 2008/2009 :- R.W.
Master Bro. David Shaw, W.S. Warden Bro. Alasdair Dunlop PM , W.J. Warden
Bro. James McClair PM, Secretary Bro. Andrew McAlpine PM, Treasurer
Bro. Ron McCarney PM, Almoner Bro. Pat Clarke PM, Dir. of Cer.
Bro. Robert Edgar PM, Sen. Deacon Bro. James Vasey PM, Jun. Deacon
Bro. Stuart Jack , Inner Guard Bro.
Andrew Jack , Chaplain Bro. Ronald Mc Kibbin, Bible Bearer
Bro. Russell Parsons, Jeweller Bro. Nirmal Bhopal, Architect
Bro. Scott Moore PM , Marshall Bro. Bal Sharma ,
Organist Bro. John Robertson , Dir. of Music Bro. James L.
Jack PM, Sen. Steward Bro. John McLean , Jun. Steward Bro.
Alex. Hamilton PM, 3rd Steward Bro. Andrew Clarkson , Tyler Bro.
Iain Charlton Annual Divine Service. The Annual Divine Service was held in the Old Parish Church on Sunday 19th. October, the Service was conducted by Rev. Norman McKee Minister of the Church. Bro. Gerry Sharman, R.W.M. would like to thank all those who attended and a special thanks to the ladies who helped with the tea and coffee after the Service. Melrose. Bro. Ronnie McCarney is taking deposits for the trip to The Lodge of Melrose St. John No. 1 on 21st. March 2009. October 2008 Congratulations. Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. and P.M. 579 received Honorary Membership of Lodge Burns Immortal No. 1730 and Lodge Buchanan No. 1499 in September. Bro. Jack is only the second 579 member to receive Hon. Membership of 1499. 18th.
Degree. On
Fri. 19th. September Bro. Robert Edgar, Past Master was admitted
into the Lanarkshire Chapter of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.
Our congratulation to Bro. Bob and Jim on their recent honours.
Annual
Divine Service. We are again delighted that Rev. Norman McKee and the
Old Parish Church Session have agreed to host the Annual Divine Service of
Lodge St. Bryde No. 579. The Service will take place on Sunday 19th.
October 2008 at 6 for 6.30 p.m. The Right Worshipful Master has
requested a large attendance of Brethren at this important Service.
Regalia will be worn. 2009
Trip. Bro. Ronnie McCarney has made final arrangements for the 2009
Lodge Trip. Our Lodge will visit The Lodge of Melrose St. John No. 1 Bis.
On Saturday 21st. March 2009. 579 will work a F.C. Degree in the ancient
Masonic Hall in
Charity.
The Sponsored Walk which was organised by Bro. Norman Telfer earlier this
year has raised over £800 to various Non Masonic Charities. Well done to
all those who made this event such a success. Honorary Life Memberships. It is rare these days to witness the
presentation of an Honorary Life Membership card for paying 21 consecutive
years Test Fees, so it was a special night at 579 when Bro. Scott Moore
(Jun.) and Bro. Tom McCrory received theirs. Pictured are Bro. Ronnie
McCarney who Seconded both Scott and Tom and Bro. Scott Moore (Sen. ) who
Proposed both.
Uddingston
Masonic Burns Club. No. 237. Bro. Bob Edgar, President has intimated
that the next meeting of the Club will be on Friday 31st. October 2008 at
8 p.m. in The Masonic Hall, 2009 is a Special Year as it marks the
250th. Anniversary of the birth of the Bard. Provincial Grand Lodge are
holding a Special Burns Supper on 20th. March
2009 in The Masonic Hall, Cambuslang. Tickets priced £20 will
include a Special Commerative enamel token which has been struck to mark
the event.
March 2008 Membership. The
Lodge is delighted to have Andrew Ian Clarkson as a Initiate Member after
he received his E.A. Degree from Lodge Buchanan No. 1499 on Wednesday 23rd
January. Andrew
is 19 years old, the son of a M.M., and he is an Electronics Engineer
working in East Kilbride. He lives locally and is Proposed and Seconded
into the Lodge by his friends Stuart and Andrew Jack respectively. We look forward to greeting Andrew as a full member of the Lodge
after seeing him gain his 2nd Degree on March 26th and his 3rd Degree on
April 9th.
Storm Damage. The
recent storms caused roof damage and the lounge ceiling to collapse.
Further damage was avoided by the prompt action of Bros Jim
McLennan, Norrie Telfer and Alex Hannah who carried out a temporary repair
to the roof. A number of other Brethren assisted with the clean up
of the lounge which was much appreciated.
Lectures. On
13th. ,14th. & 18th. February Lodge Members presented the following
Lectures. Bro. James L. Jack presented a DVD on “The House of The
Temple” in
February 2008 Congratulations.
Two
well-known members of the Lodge, John Stormont Dick and James Weir
MacLennan (Ian and Jim), received Honorary Life Membership of the Lodge
after faithfully paying their Test Fees annually for 21 consecutive years. The
Proposer and Seconder of Ian was PM Bro. Ian Pew and PM Bro. Andrew Mason
respectively, whilst for Jim it was Bro. Scott Moore and Bro. Ian Cowan.
They went through all of their Degrees together beginning with their
Initiation on the 8th January 1986, the year that the R.W.M. was Bro.
Ronnie McCarney. Their three Degrees were all conferred by Degree teams
from within the Lodge but their Mark Degree in October of that year was
conferred by visiting Lodge Bothwell Brig No. 1229. Jim
has held various Offices within the Lodge over these years, varying from
Junior Steward to Depute Master, and has carried out Degree work for the
Lodge. Ian, on the other hand, has only been persuaded to take Office in
the Lodge once when he was 3rd Steward twenty years ago. Both brethren
have been excellent attenders at Lodge meetings and it is never to late to
hope that one or both of them will eventually aspire to the Chair of the
Lodge. Both
have been close friends over the years and great supporters of the Lodge
socially, particularly at the Friday Lounge nights, and also with their
wives at the various socials and functions of the Lodge held over the past
25 years. It could also be said that both are founder members of the
famous Advance Party, which sets off a day earlier than the Lodge
deputation at our annual weekend away to visit Lodges in the We wish both Ian and Jim well in their continuing support of the Lodge and are proud to have them as Honorary Life Members of their Mother Lodge. Historic Meeting? Lodge St. Bryde No. 579 visit Lodge Garrowhill No. 1413 on Monday 4th. February to confer a F.C. Degree. It is thought that this may be the first official visit by 579 to Lodge Garrowhill No. 1413 to work a Degree. Bro. David Shaw, W.S.W. and his Team will confer the Degree and the Right Worshipful Master has requested that a large Deputation be present on this historic occasion. Bro.
James Vasey, P.M. will present a Lecture on Mozart
at Lodge Kirkhill No. 1230 on Thurs. 14th. Feb., it would be great if our
members could support Bro. Jim on this occasion. Provincial
News. Installation.
Fantastic ! That was the general reaction to the effort by 579 Members in
organising the Provincial A.G.M. The attendance was 190, every seat was in
the Hall, the collection was £320 and the Annual Draw made over £1,200.
But it was the effort by our Members that contributed
greatly to the success of the meeting. Names need not be printed here, the
Brethren who helped know that the Provincial Grand Master is very
proud to have such Brethren from his Mother Lodge
willing to help. January 2008
Congratulations.
Bro.
James L. Jack, P.M., Provincial Grand Master visited Lodge St. Andrew`s
Military No. 668 on Monday 17th. December 2007 and much to his surprise
was awarded Honorary Membership of the Lodge. New
Member. Bro.
Gerry Sharman, R.W.M. and the Brethren of the Lodge are delighted to
welcome William Doonan as a new Member of the Lodge. William is a Police
Officer and lives in Bothwell. His Proposer is Alex Hamilton, P.M. and
Seconder, James L. Jack, P.M. William received his E.A. Degree on Wed.
17th. Dec. 2007. Christmas
Draw. The
Lodge Christmas Draw was held on Saturday 22nd. December 2007 in the
Lounge. The Draw raised £658 for Lodge Funds and our thanks go to Bro.
Alasdair Dunlop for his efforts in organising this important Fund Raiser. Congratulations.
Bro.
Gerry Sharman, Right Worshipful Master welcomed Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M.
and Bro. William Craig,
P.G.Sec. to the Regular Meeting of the Lodge on Wednesday 12th. December.
The reason for the visit was to present a Jubilee Certificate to Bro. John
MacLeod. Bro. John was Initiated into the Lodge on 8th. Feb. 1956.
Unusually, because of work commitments he had to go through Applications,
Enquiries and two Ballots! John has recently had some serious health
problems, but with the help of Brethren of the Lodge he has been a very
regular attender at our meetings. December 2007 Rare
Occasion. At the Regular Meeting of The Lodge on 28th. Nov. Bro.
Andrew McAllister was made an Honorary Member of Lodge St. Bryde becoming
only the ninth since World War 2. Andrew is a Member of Lodge Garthland
St.Winnoch No. 205. Installation
Report. A large attendance of Brethren attended the Installation
of Office-bearers on Sat. 24th. November. Installing
Masters Bros. Alasdair Dunlop & Bobby Abercrombie both Past Masters of
the Lodge, conducted an excellent ceremonial and much to the delight of
the Brethren duly Installed Bro. Gerry Sharman into the chair of Lodge St.
Bryde. Bro. Congratulations:
Members of Lodge St. Bryde would
like to offer our congratulations to Bro. William E. Orr, P.M. who
received the 30th. Degree in Lanarkshire Sovereign Council No. 75 on 15th.
November 2007. Fantastic.
The 579 Brethren who took part in the Sponsored Walk in aid of
the Provincial Grand Lodge New Caravan Fund raised the fantastic sum of £400.
The Brethren of the Lodge decided to double the amount, so the total
presented to the P.G.M. at the Installation was £800 - FANTASTIC !
Our
flight to On
Tuesday the Deputation visited Lodge St. Anne`s No. 1751 where the
Brethren of Lodge St. Enoch conferred an excellent F.C. Degree on two
Candidates. Saturday
and Sunday was taken up with the Food and Cultural Festival which I
personally enjoyed. I assisted with the Scottish Section and was
interviewed by local T.V. On
Monday, I visited Lodge Royal Eagle No. 1 of Prince Hall Masons of The
Bahamas. This was the first time that I had visited a Prince Hall Lodge,
which was quite different to a Scottish working. The Brethren from The
Bahamas were with us in Uddingston and at The Grand Lodge Installation at
the end of November. Alasdair
Dunlop, P.M. November 2007 Bro.
Pat Clarke, R.W.M. took part in the Lodge Woodhall St. John`s No. 305
Reigning Masters Degree on Friday 28th. September. Eight Reigning Masters
Conferred an excellent F.C. Degree on one Candidate. Our R.W.M. filled the
Office of Senior Deacon of the Team. Bro.
James L. Jack accompanied Lodge Robert Burns No. 440 to Lodge Regal
No. 1422, Glasgow on Wed. 19th. September and much to his surprise was
awarded Honorary Membership of Lodge Regal. This was a great personal
honour as it is unusual for a P.G.M. to receive Honorary Membership from a
Lodge out with his own Province. 579
Annual Dance, Saturday 6th. October 2007. It
was all down to the initiative and determination shown by our Right
Worshipful Master, Bro. Pat Clarke in organising what was to be a super
dance on Sat. 6th. Oct. Bro.
Pat Clarke, R.W.M. and his wife Margaret welcomed a company of around
eighty and everything, the setting, meal, band were superb. It was also
pleasing to see some our younger Office-bearers with their friends
attending and supporting their Mother Lodge. It
is in my opinion, vital that we try to maintain the momentum of the
success of this years dance and plan a similar event for next year. The
opportunity to bring friends from outwith our Lodge to a social function
is too good an opportunity to miss, future members may be in our midst ! Visit to Lodge Mallaig No. 1056 Malliag, Inverness-shire. Lodge St. Bryde No. 579 will attend a Special Meeting of Lodge Mallaig No. 1056 on Saturday 15th. March 2008. Arrangements have been made by Bro. Ronnie McCarney, P.M. for our Deputation in the West Highland Hotel, Mallaig. The total cost of the trip will be approx. £55. If you are interested in attending the Deputation to Lodge Mallaig please give your name and a £20 deposit to Bro. McCarney by 30th. November 2007. Lodge Mallaig No. 1059 is a small Highland Lodge of around 15 members which meets in the fishing town of Mallaig. The Lodge has managed to survive since 1909 and will celebrate its Centenary in 2009. The Lodge, because of its geographical position on the West Coast receives few visitors and the nearest Lodge is 45 miles away in Fort William. The visit by our Lodge will be a great moral boost as well as a financial boost which should set the Lodge on a sure footing into its Centenary Year. Sponsored Walk. Lodge St. Bryde members, Norrie Telfer, Alex Hamilton, Stuart Jack, Ronnie McCarney, David Shaw and Jim Jack took part in a Sponsored Walk organised by Norrie Telfer to raise funds for the Provincial Grand Lodge New Caravan Project. The walk took place between our Hall and Lodge Robert Burns No. 440 Hall in Baillieston (and back). The walkers hope to raise approx. £300 for the New Caravan and if you would like to make a donation to the Sponsors total, please contact any of the above named or the Lodge Secretary. Land Trust Visit. Bro. Pat Clarke, R.W.M. & Bro. Andrew McAlpine, Sec. met with representatives of the Trust which gave so generously to the major repairs which were carried out during the summer.
Report
by Bro J Jack - International Masonic Meeting of 22nd. September 2007. The
International Masonic Meeting is an annual event organised by Bangor Union
Lodge No. 746 in The
Programme included an excellent explanation of the Irish M.M. Certificate
by W. Bro. B. Cherry, a Presentation by W. Bro. A. Ramsay from PGL
October 2007 Lodge Dance. Right Worshipful Master, Bro. Pat Clarke is delighted at the response to the suggestion that the Lodge organise an Annual Dance this year. Arrangements have been made to hold the Dance in our Masonic Hall on Saturday 6th.October 2007. A list is on the Notice Board and tickets are available from Bro. Pat Clarke, R.W.M. Work
Party Report. At the Management Committee meeting on 5th. September,
Bro. Pat Clarke, R.W.M. outlined the extensive work that had been carried
out during the recess to eradicate the serious problem of rot in the floor
and roof joists. The work had been undertaken by specialist contractors
and had been a success. The
R.W.M. also praised the magnificent work carried out by the work party
during the recess. The gardens were cleared and the path re-established at
the rear of the building, new chillers were installed, new electrical
sockets installed in the kitchen. Shelving was also installed in the stock
room and a main beam replaced at the dunny trapdoor. The outer west wall
apex was re-roughcast and wood replaced and painted, as well as many other
jobs (too numerous to mention). The R.W.M. was thanked for his efforts
during the recess in dealing with the contractors over many weeks. Bro.
Andrew McAlpine, Secretary, was also thanked for his expertise in making a
successful Land Trust application which saved the Lodge many thousands of
pounds. Visitors.
Bro. Bro.
Wayne is coming to Annual
Divine Service The
Lodge Annual Divine Service will take place on Sunday 28th. October
2007 at 6 for 6.30 p.m. in Bro.
Pat Clarke, R.W.M. has requested a large attendance of Brethren at this
Service. Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master and Members of
Provincial Grand Lodge will be attending the Service. Catering. Bro. Bruce Reidford has set up a catering business Gardenside Catering . This Family business is a new venture for Bruce and his wife Ann and we wish him every success in the future. If you require catering facilities, the new company phone number is - 0141 773 1378 or www.reidfords@hotmail.com Recommendations
for Office 2007-08. R.W.M.- G.Sharman, W.S.W.,- D.Shaw, W.J.W.- A.Dunlop P.M., DofC. - J. Vasey P.M., Sec.- A. McAlpine P.M., Treas.- B. Reidford P.M., Alm.- R. McCarney, S.D.- J.McClair P.M., J.D.- S.Jack, I.G.- A.Jack, Chap- R. McKibbon, B.B.- C. Bartyon, Arch.- G. Reidford P.M., Jllr. - B. Bhopal, Marsh.- B. Sharma, D of M. J.L.Jack P.M., Org.- J. Robertson, S.St.- A. Hamilton P.M., J. St.- R. Edgar P.M. , Tyler- I Charlton. Sponsored
Walk. The Lodge has decided to organise a sponsored walk to raise
funds for the new Provincial Grand Lodge Caravan. The event is being
organised by Norrie Telfer and will take place on Sunday 14th. October
2007 at 12 noon from our Hall and will be between our Hall and Lodge
Robert Burns Hall. Norrie has Sponsor Forms and if you can not make the
Sponsored Walk then please support this venture by making a donation. September 2007 Lodge
Dance. Right Worshipful Master, Bro. Pat Clarke is delighted at the
response to the suggestion that the Lodge organise an Annual Dance this
year. Arrangements have been made to hold the Dance in our Masonic Hall on
Saturday 6th.October 2007. A
list is on the Notice Board and tickets are available from Bro. Pat
Clarke, R.W.M. Hall
Repairs. During the summer recess extensive works were undertaken by
Contractors to make good a serious situation with dry rot. The work was
completed in the basement area affecting the main floor and in
the main roof space. We were delighted that a grant covering the full cost
of the work was received from the Land Trust and Pattersons Quarries.
Additional works were also carried out on the West external wall. This involved pointing work and roughcasting the main roof apex. The Lodge work party was busy during the recess and the Right Worshipful Master would like to thank all those Brethren of the Lodge who worked so hard to keep the Lodge looking so good. International
Meeting. Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. has been invited to attend an
International Meeting of Bangor Union Lodge No. 846 in Attending
the Meeting will be Freemasons from all over the world, including the
Grand Masters of Ireland, Honour.
Bro. Pat Clarke, R.W.M. was delighted and very surprised to receive
Honorary Membership from Lodge Woodhall St. John`s No.305 in May of this
year. Pat has been a frequent visitor to the Lodge and it is a tremendous
honour for Lodge St. Bryde that he has been recognised in this way. Sponsored
Walk. The Lodge has decided to organise a sponsored walk to raise
funds for the new Provincial Grand Lodge Caravan. The event is being
organised by Norrie Telfer and will take place on Sunday 14th. October
2007 at 12 noon from our Hall and will be between our Hall and Lodge
Robert Burns Hall. Norrie has Sponsor Forms and if you can not make the
Sponsored Walk then please support this venture by making a donation.
Reigning
Masters Degree. Lodge Woodhall St. John`s No. 395 have organised a
Special Reigning Masters Degree on Friday 29th. September 2007 at
By
Bro Andrew McAlpine PM, Secy. Whilst
on holiday in The
Lodge name Capilano has a nostalgic connection. It means 'rushing water'
in the language of the Native Indian tribe, the Squamish, who occupied the
Capilano District in The
Native Indian connection does not stop there as all visitors to the Lodge
are greeted with the characteristic Native Indian whooping sound and
are also given a totem pole pin badge! It
turned out to be a very busy meeting with the business of the evening
being the reception of a large deputation from the Grand Lodge of British
Columbia and the It
was an excellent evening and there are always a number of Scots in
Canadian Lodges to make you very welcome. Perhaps
this is why the first overseas trip for the new Grand Master and his
forty-strong deputation is to Scotland in May 2008. I look forward to
meeting up with them during that visit. May 2007 Lodge
Dance. Members of the Lodge are keen to have a Lodge Dance this year -
if there is sufficient interest ! The date proposed is Saturday 6th.
October 2007 and there is a list on the notice board on which Brethren and
visitors can append their name. This is an early attempt to gauge reaction
prior to making all the arrangements. We believe the time is right to
revive the Lodge Annual Dance. Grant
Approved. The great news is that The Land Trust has approved the Lodge
application for financial assistance with the major works required to be
carried out on the main roof and west floor of the Hall. Members
will remember the report carried out by Rentokil into the deterioration of
some the main joists resulted in an estimated £15,000 repair bill.
Application was made by Bro. Andrew McAlpine our Lodge Secretary to the
Land Trust seeking a grant in support for the cost of the works and the
fantastic news is that we have received a 100% grant. Arrangements are
being made to have the extensive work carried out in June of this year
during the Lodge recess. Our thanks are extended to Andrew McAlpine
and all those who worked so hard to secure this grant which will ensure
that our Lodge funds are not depleted and that the fabric our Fortrose
Visit. Bro. Pat Clarke, Right Worshipful Master led a 54 strong
Deputation which included a five strong Deputation from Provincial Grand
Lodge headed by Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. to Lodge Seaforth No.
854, Fortrose on Saturday 14th. April. The date was significant in that it
was almost ten years to the day that Lodge St. Bryde first visited Lodge
Seaforth, on that occasion a very proud Maxwell McGhie (who was our oldest
member at that time) led the Deputation from his Mother Lodge into his
Adopted Lodge. Bro.
Pat Clarke, R.W.M. introduced Bro. Bob Abercrombie, P.M. and his Team of
Past Masters. The experienced Team of Lodge Past Masters conferred an
excellent F.C. Degree on one Candidate. After the meeting Lodge Seaforth
members provided a splendid dinner for the
visitors followed by the traditional Harmony. Our thanks to Bro.
Ronnie McCarney who organised the trip and made the arrangements with The
National Hotel in Dingwall and even arranged for Airdrie to be playing the
local team
Other News Platinum
Certificate. Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. attended the Regular Meeting
of Lodge Robert Burns No. 440 on 26th. April for a very special
presentation. Bro. Archibald Frew was celebrating 70 years as a
member of Lodge Robert Burns No. 440. The Grand Lodge issued a Special
Platinum Certificate which was presented to Bro. Archie by his Grandsons
Bro. Martin Sweeten, W.S.W. and Bro. Gary Sweeten, W.J.W. of 440.
The Lodge also presented a special jewel to Bro. Frew to mark his long
membership of the Lodge.
Important
Jewels Returned. Two Provincial Grand Lodge jewels which
belonged to the late Bro. Alex MacGregor of 440 have been returned to the
Lodge. His Past Provincial Grand Masters jewel and his Past Senior
Provincial Grand Wardens jewel are now on display within the Lodge. April 2007 Mallaig. Bro. Pat Clarke, R.W.M., accompanied by Past Masters Bros. Jim McClair and Bob Edgar attended the Regular Meeting of Lodge Mallaig No. 1056 in Mallaig on 10th. March. The
Brethren travelled to support Bro. James L. Jack who had been invited by
Bro. William Anderson, R.W.M. to present a Lecture on Freemasons at The
average attendance of 15 was boosted to 45 for our visit and the
collection taken was probably the equivalent of the annual total !
New
Member. Frank McAuley is the latest addition to the Roll Book of the
Lodge. Frank is a forty one year old Childcare Manager who resides in Lodge
Dance. Members of the Lodge are keen to have a Lodge Dance this year -
if there is sufficient interest ! The date proposed is Saturday 6th.
October 2007 and there is a list on the notice board on which Brethren and
visitors can append their name. This is an early attempt to gauge reaction
prior to making all the arrangements. We believe the time is right to
revive the Lodge Annual Dance. New
Life Members. Bro. March 2007 Provincial
Visit. The Provincial Grand Lodge Annual Visitation to our Lodge will
take place on Wednesday 28th. March. The Deputation will be headed by Bro.
Alex Kelly, Substitute Provincial Grand Master. He will be
accompanied by Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master. Major
Hall Repairs update. At the Regular Meeting of the Lodge on
14th. February, Bro. Andrew McAlpine, Secretary reported on
the application made to the Land Trust for their financial support to
carry out the major repair works to eradicate wet rot in the floor joists
in the north west floor area and the roof in the south west area. Andrew
reported that the initial feedback from the Trust looked favourable and
that he had met with the Trust Director to discuss the proposal in detail.
A comprehensive second application had now been completed and it was hoped
that final approval for a grant would be approved in March. If this work
is approved it is planned that the refurbishment work would be undertaken
during the summer recess. Also
at this meeting, Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. gave an interesting Lecture
titled “Freemasons at Applications. The good news is that we seem to have an upturn in the number of Applicants to join our Lodge. Over the last few weeks the number of application forms received has risen to six. This is extremely good news for the future and we look forward to these applications coming before the Lodge. Feb 2007 Provincial
Installation of Office-bearers. The Installation will take place
on Friday 2nd. March at Lodge
St. Bryde will be well represented with Bro. Alex Hamilton being Installed
as P.G. Architect and Bro. Ronnie McCarney Installed for the 10th. time as
P.G. Tyler. R.W.M. Bro. Pat Clarke requests a large attendance of Brethren
from Lodge St. Bryde to support our two Past Masters at the Installation.
Mallaig
Visit. Bro. James L. Jack will present Freemasons at Gettysburg
Lecture at Lodge Mallaig No. 1056 on Saturday 10th. March. Bro. Willie
Anderson, P.M. of Lodge 114 is presently the R.W.M. of Lodge Mallaig and
has extended an invitation to Bro. Jack to give a Lecture. Bro. Pat
Clarke, R.W.M. and a number of Brethren of 579 will attend the meeting.
Hiram
Lodge. Bro. Raymond Steele an Affiliate Member of Lodge St. Bryde No.
579 has been Installed as the Right Worshipful Master of Hiram Lodge No.
21 in Bro.
James L. Jack and Bro. Stuart Jack will visit Bro. Steele at the Regular
Meeting of Hiram Lodge on 10th. April in Jan 2007
Last
month, Bro. Bob Law, District Grand Master of Central South Africa visited
our Province with a Deputation of twelve Brethren from The
Deputation visited Lodge St. Bryde No. 579 on two occasions, firstly at
our Regular Meeting on Wednesday 22nd. November and again at the Annual
Installation of Office-bearers on Saturday 25th. November 2006. The
District Grand Master and visiting Brethren were full of praise for the
Brethren of Lodge St. Enoch No. 1288 who conferred the M.M. at our Regular
Meeting and were most impressed by Bro. Bruce and Gordon Reidford who were
our Installing Masters. The
Ceremonial was quite different from the Installed Masters Ritual used in Bro.
James L. Jack, P.G.M. was made an Honorary Member of The District of
Central South Africa at the Installation on 25th. November. Masonic Lecture. There
seems to be a continuing interest in the American Civil War within our
Province and to this end Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master will
again present the Lecture, Freemasons at Gettysburg at the Regular meeting
of Lodge St. Bryde on Wednesday 14th. February 2007. A discussion on the
Civil War will follow the Presentation and a collection of Civil War items
will be on display. Dec 2006
Lodge
St. Bryde No. 579 Installation. The
Annual Installation of Office-bearers was held on Saturday 25th. November.
Bro. Pat Clarke was Installed for a second term as Right Worshipful Master
of Lodge St. Bryde. The worthy Installing Masters, Bro. Bruce Reidford,
P.M. and Bro. Gordon Reidford, P.M. carried out the ceremonial in a
very impressive manner. The first time that father and son had
worked together as Installing Masters and it was the first time in recent
years that the Lodge has filled all offices. Bro. Pat Clarke chose to have
a full ceremonial, much to the delight of the visitors from South
Africa who had accompanied Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master and
the P.G.L. Deputation to the Installation. New
Member - Ronald McKibbon Right
Worshipful Master, Bro. Bobby Abercrombie and the Brethren of the Lodge
are delighted to welcome Ronald McKibbon as a new member of the Lodge.
Bro. Ronald was Proposed by Bro. Ronnie McCarney, P.M. and Seconded by
Bro. Norrie Telfer. Ronnie
has lived in the Uddingston area all his life and is a Director in a local
business. Death. James
Lindsay Cuthbertson, Past Master. Bro.
Lindsay Cuthbertson was Initiated into the Lodge on 9th. May 1973. His
Proposer was Ian Pew and his Seconder, Eddie Holland He was an active
member of the Lodge and progressed through the Offices to become Right
Worshipful Master in 1984. He was a great inspiration to his son George
who is also a Past Master of Lodge St. Bryde. Bro. Lindsay died in Spain
and his remains were brought back to Scotland and his funeral service took
place on Friday 10th. November. The Lodge was well represented at his
funeral. Distinguished
Service A
very large attendance of Brethren were present at the Regular Meeting of
the Lodge on Wednesday 22nd. November. Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial
Grand Master led a Deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge who were
accompanied by Bro. Bob Law, District Grand Master of Central South Africa
and a Deputation of Brethren from South Africa. At the conclusion of
the meeting Bro. Bob Law, D.G.M. gave a very positive report on the
evenings proceedings which was well received by the Brethren present. Bro. Ronnie McCarney,
Acting Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies presented a surprised Bro.
Scott Moore, P.M. 579 to the Brethren. The P.G.M. addressed the Brethren
of the Lodge, outlining the qualifications and qualities required before
being considered for Distinguished Service Membership. The P.G.M. then paid tribute to Bro. Moore, outlining his hard work and enthusiasm for all aspects of his Mother Lodge, St. Bryde No. 579 which stretched over many years. His dedication to his Mother Lodge had been recognised by the Brethren of the Lodge who had applied to the P.G.M. for Dispensation to confer Distinguished Service Membership on Bro. Moore. This
was a reward well deserved and the P.G.M. spoke of his personal joy at
being present in his Mother Lodge to present a Brother who had been a
lifelong friend with such a rare award. A
memorable evening was rounded off with an excellent M.M. Degree carried
out by our Sister Lodge, St. Enoch No. 1288 headed by Bro. Gil McAlonan,
Right Worshipful Master.
Nov
2006
Grand Steward. Bro. Alex Hamilton, P.M. took up his duties as a member of the Board of Grand Stewards at the Regular Communication of Grand Lodge on Thursday 26th. October 2006. Pictured
are Bro. Alex Hamilton with Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master in
Grand Lodge. Annual General Meeting. The A.G.M. was held on 11th. October and Bro. Bruce Reidford, P.M. Treas. gave a positive report on the finances of the Lodge, but the dependence on income from Hall Lets was emphasised. Bro. Andrew McAlpine reported on the recent survey of the Temple which identified various forms of deterioration in some of the roof and floor joints. A major challenge now faced the Lodge on making the necessary repairs. Installation. At the A.G.M. Bro. Patrick Clarke was Elected to the office of R.W.M. the Installation will be conducted by Bro. Bruce Reidford, P.M. and Bro. Gordon Reidford, P.M. on Saturday 25th. November. Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. will lead the Provincial Deputation at the Installation and will be accompanied by Bro. Bob Law, District Grand Master of Central South Africa and a Deputation from his Province. Oct 2006 Annual
Divine Service of the Lodge will be held on Sunday 29th. October At Once
again we are indebted to Rev. Norman McKee and the Kirk Session for
granting us permission to hold our Annual Divine Service. The R.W.M. requests a good attendance of Members. Board
of Grand Stewards. On being Installed as Provincial Grand Master it automatically followed that Bro. James L. Jack`s position on The Board of Grand Stewards would become vacant. At the Grand Committee meeting on Thursday 14th. September 2006, Bro. Archibald D. Orr-Ewing recommended to Grand Committee that Bro. Alexander Lawson Hamilton, Past Master of Lodge St. Bryde No. 579 would be appointed to the Board of Grand Stewards. This was approved by Grand Committee and Bro. Alex Hamilton`s Appointment will commence with immediate effect. We
in Lodge St. Bryde are delighted that a Brother of our Lodge has been
Appointed to this important position. This is a well deserved honour, Alex
has been a regular attender at Grand Lodge for over 25 years, rarely
missing a meeting.
Death
- Andrew Reidford, Senior Died
17th. August 2006 age 82. Bro.
Robert Abercrombie. R.W.M. and the members of our Lodge were sad to hear
of the sudden death of one of our most well liked and respected members,
Bro. Andrew Reidford. Andrew was an enthusiastic member of our Lodge, soon
after joining he took it upon himself to bring back to life the beautiful
floor of our Temple and spent many hours in its restoration. He was a
veteran of the Second World War and enjoyed telling
stories of his time in the Royal Navy, the younger members of
the Lodge were awe struck when he described his ship being torpedoed in
the Indian Ocean (twice). Andrew will be sadly missed, but will not be
forgotten by the members of our Lodge. Dedication
of New Regalia.
The
reason for the visit was to Dedicate the new Lodge Regalia and this
ceremonial was carried out in an exemplarity manner by the P.G.Chaplains,
Bro. Rev. Peter O. Price and Bro. James Ferguson. Right Worshipful Master,
Bro. Robert Abercrombie represented all the Office-bearers of the Lodge by
accepting the Charges put to him by the Provincial Chaplains. It was
perhaps fitting that the Fellow Craft Degree that followed the Ceremonial
was carried out by a Team led by Bro. Alex Hamilton our new Member of The
Board of Grand Stewards. Lodge
Seaforth No. 854 - Visitation planned for Saturday
14th. April 2007 This
is an early notice of the above visitation. Arrangements are being made
for the above visit and The National Hotel in Dingwall has been booked. Bro.
Ronnie McCarney will be taking names and £20 deposits soon. Office-bearers
2006 - 07. The Management Committee has made the following recommendations for Office. These recommendations will come before the Lodge at the A.G.M. on Wed. 11th.October. RWM
- Pat Clarke, WSW - Gerry Sharman, WJW - David Shaw, Sec. - Andrew
McAlpine, Treas. - Bruce Reidford, Alm.- Ron McCarney, DoC - Alasdair
Dunlop, SD - Duncan Mulholland, JD- Andrew Jack, IG- Stuart Jack, Chap.-
James Vasey, BB- Craig Barton, Jllr.- Nirmal Bhopal, Arch.- Gordon
Reidford, Marsh.- Bal Sharma, Org. John Robertson, DoM- James Jack, SS-
Scott Moore, JS- Alex Hamilton, 3rd. Stew- Robert Edgar, Tyler- Iain
Charlton. Civil
War interest. A
number of Brethren of our Lodge and beyond are interested in the American
Civil War. Jim Jack has arranged in an album the photos that he has taken
on his various visits to America. Gettysburg, Winchester, Lexington,
Sharpsburg and Scotland ! are a few of the places to feature on the
Homepage. If you are interested in the Civil War 1861 – 1865 check this
out, www.mycivilwaralbum.co.uk
Sept 2006 Congratulations. Bro.
Bobby Abercrombie, R.W.M. and the Brethren of the Lodge would like to take this
opportunity to extend congratulations and best wishes to Jim & Liz Vasey who
were married on Saturday 17th. June 2006.
By Bro. Andrew
McAlpine, P.M. Sec. Joker
won! At the Regular meeting on 24th. May, the
tension in the Lounge was electric as the Joker for the session was drawn to a conclusion. With the prize capped at £500 every draw made
increased the pressure. Then John McLeod casual
as you like drew the famous card and won the prize. Everyone in the Lounge was
delighted that a Brother who has made such an effort to attend his meetings in
difficult circumstances was the
first winner of the event. The new season of the Joker will start in September
and the initial prize will be £75. Honorary Life Membership. Bro. Robin Rogerson was presented with his certificate by Bro. Bobby Abercrombie, R.W.M. at the Regular Meeting on 24th. May. Bro. Robin was Initiated, Passed and Raised in 1981. Bro. Abercrombie, R.W.M. praised the work that Robin had carried out over many years while a member of the Lodge Enquiry Committee. Presentation. At the Special Meeting of the Lodge held on Wednesday 7th. June a large number of Brethren attended an excellent meeting at which Bro. Bobby Abercrombie, R.W.M. presented Bro. James L. Jack with a Past Provincial Grand Secretary`s jewel on behalf of the Brethren of the Lodge (picture on front cover). The R.W.M. outlined the service that Bro. Jack had given over many years to Provincial Grand Lodge both as Treasurer and Secretary and looked forward to his Commission as Provincial Grand Master which was due to commence the next day, 8th. June. Bro. Jack spoke of the many friends he had made since he joined the Lodge in 1974 and he trusted that the light, which has shone brightly for him throughout his Masonic career, will continue to shine throughout the Craft for many years to come.
Mark
Degree. Lodge
Office-bearers conducted an
excellent Mark Degree on one candidate, Bro. Alan Mann. Bro. James Vasey led the
Team as R.W.M.M., but the highlight
of the Degree was the excellent manner
in which Bro. David Shaw carried out the role of Conductor. R.W.M.
Bro. Bobby Abercrombie invited Bro. Wayne Price to address the Brethren of his adopted Lodge. Bro. Wayne expressed his
delight at being in Scotland once again and thanked all the Brethren for the fellowship
and friendship that had been extended to both himself and Bro. Steele. New
Member. Bro.
Erfried “Jerry” Clarke. Jerry
was born in Germany but has lived for most of his life in this country. He
resides in Bellshill, is a semi-retired football steward and is a popular member of Uddingston Bowling Club. His
Proposer is Bro. Bal Sharma and his Seconder
Bro. Alasdair Dunlop, P.M. Jerry received his E.A. Degree from WJW Bro. Jerry
Sharman and a Team from the Lodge and his F.C. Degree will be conferred at the
first Regular Meeting in September.
April
2006 Lodge St. Bryde visit to Lodge St. Ninian No. 5 On Saturday 25th. March Bro. Bobby Abercrombie, R.W.M. led a 54 strong Deputation of Brethren from various Lodges to visit our Sister Lodge St. Ninian No. 575. The Brethren received a warm welcome into their splendid Temple by their Right Worshipful Master and Brethren. The new Provincial Grand Master of Moray and Nairn Bro.Andrew Morrison was also present with a Deputation of Provincial Grand Lodge Office-bearers.
This was the first time that Stuart had carried out Degree work and we look forward to hearing more of his work in the future. In addition to the fine Degree work the Lodge Office-bearers conducted their duties in an efficient manner adding to the dignity of the ceremonial. In proposing a vote of thanks both the R.W.M. and Provincial Grand Master gave glowing praise to our Degree workers. After the ceremonial, the Brethren were treated to the local delicacy of fish suppers before enjoying a few hours of harmony. The
hotel accommodation was great and the Windsor Hotel proved to be one
of the best hotels that we have stayed in. Bro. Ronnie McCarney again
organised an excellent weekend visit and our thanks are extended to him
for all his hard work.
Lodge St. Bryde No. 579 Special Meeting. Lodge St. Bryde will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday 7th. June. A Mark Degree will be demonstrated by Bro. James Vasey, P.M. and Team. Bro. Raymond Steel, our friend from Virginia will Affiliate to our Lodge and there will be a special presentation of a Past Provincial Grand Secretary's jewel to Bro. James L. Jack, P.M. This will be the last time that Bro. Jack will wear Lodge St. Bryde Regalia as his Commission as Provincial Grand Master will start on Thursday 8th. June. Lodge
St. Andrew Military No. 668. In
the December 2005 issue we presented an article on Bro. Alexander Ruthven,
V.C. of Lodge St. Andrew Military. This prompted Bro. Peter Ball, P.M. and
Bro. Archie Chalmers, P.G. D.of C. Ayrshire. At the packed Regular meeting of the Lodge on 13th. March, Bro. Archie presented a lecture on the life and times of this famous 668 Brother. He outlined the early years in his army life and importantly his citation on receiving his Victoria Cross, moving on he explained Ruthvens role in Government and Freemasonry in Australia. Bro. Chalmers presented a beautiful framed account of Bro. Ruthvens career including a representation of a Victoria Cross. This
is the Second such presentation that Bro. Chalmers has made in our
Province, last year he made a similar presentation to mark a Brother of
Lodge Robert Burns No. 440 who had won the V.C. Interestingly of the
fourteen holders of the medal who came from Lanarkshire, four have been
identified as members of the Craft.
March 2006 Congratulations. Wednesday 1st. Feb 2006 was indeed a day to remember. 579
visited Lodge St. Enoch and at that meeting Bro. Ronnie McCarney, P.M. was
awarded Honorary Membership of Lodge St. Enoch. This was a great honour
not only to Bro. Ronnie but also our Lodge. Diary
Dates. On
Thursday 2nd. March. our friend Bro. John Anderson P.M. of Lodge St.
Kentigern No. 429 receives his 50 year Diploma from his Mother
Lodge, St. Thomas No. 306. If you would like to attend , contact Ronnie
McCarney, P.M. Monday
20th. March. Bro. Archie Chalmers will present a V.C. display in memory of
Alexander Ruthvern, V.C. , M.M. of 668. (see December 2005 issue)
Alasdair
Dunlop.
Feb 2006 Congratulations.
Bro. Bobby Abercrombie, R.W.M. and the members of Lodge St. Bryde would
like to extend congratulations to Bro. Alasdair Dunlop, P.M. who
will be installed as R.W.M. of Lodge Burns Immortal No. 1730 on Saturday
28th. January. Lecture
Night. The subject of the Lecture at the Lodge Regular Meeting on 8th.
February is “Two Temples”. A power point presentation will feature the
Masonic Temple in Winchester, Virginia. This beautiful Temple is the home
of Hiram Lodge No. 21 under the Grand Lodge of Virginia. The second
presentation is a DVD of the House of The Temple on 16th. Street,
Washington. The House of The Temple is the headquarters of The Southern
Jurisdiction of The Supreme Council of the 33rd. Degree. The DVD gives the
viewer a conducted tour of this unique building which Jim Jack and George
Kelly visited in September last 2005 with Wayne Price and Raymond
Steele. If you are interested in Freemasonry this evening of
Lectures should not be missed. Grand
Lodge. The Grand Lodge Regular Communication on Thursday 2nd. February
will be a historic meeting for Lodge St. Bryde No. 579. Bro. Jim Jack,
P.M. will be approved by Grand Lodge as the new Provincial Grand Master of
Lanarkshire Middle Ward, the first time that a member of our Lodge has
held this position. The Commission will take effect from Thursday 8th.
June , with the Installation on Saturday 10th. June 2006. Members of Lodge
St. Bryde who wish to attend the Grand Lodge Communication on 2nd.
February should contact Jim Jack or Ronnie McCarney for details.
Jan 2006 Nairn
Visit. Bro.
Ronnie McCarney has made final arrangements for the Lodge visit to
Nairn. Our Lodge will visit Lodge St. Ninian No. 575 on Saturday
25th. March 2006. Bro. Bobby Abercrombie, R.W.M. will confer the M.M.
Degree. This will be a historic visit by our Lodge as it will be the first
time that we have visited the Province of Moray and Nairn. Lodge St.
Ninian is also one of our closest Sister Lodges it having
received its Charter from Grand Lodge on 8th. November 1875 and our Lodge
at the next Grand Lodge Communication on 7th. February 1876. The
total cost of the visit will be £50 (this includes dinner on arrival in
Nairn) and a deposit of £20 is required to be paid as soon as possible to
Bro. Ronnie. The Windsor Hotel has been booked and further details
will be announced in future issues of The Right Angle. Mark
Degree. Bro. James Vasey, R.W.M.M. carried out an excellent Mark
Degree at the Regular Meeting on 14th. December. Ably assisted by a Team
of Lodge Past Masters. P.G.M.
On Thursday 8th. December 2005 at the Grand Committee meeting,
the votes of our Province were declared for the Office of Provincial Grand
Master. All 44 votes available (43 from Lodges + 1 from P.G.L.) were
declared in favour of our own Past Master, Bro. James L. Jack. The
recommendation of the Grand Committee will be now put before Grand Lodge
at the Regular Communication on 2nd. February 2006. Any Brother wishing to
attend this Communication should contact Bro. Jim Jack, Ronnie McCarney,
Alex Hamilton or Pat Clarke for details. However, arrangements are being
made for the Installation and tickets will be available in January. Burns
Club Bro.
Bob Edgar, President of the Club extends a warm invitation to attend the
Annual Burns Supper which will be held in the Masonic Temple on Saturday,
4th. February 2006 at 6 for 6.30pm. This year we are delighted to announce
that the Supper will be conducted by the Brethren of Cambuslang
Royal Arch Lodge No. 114. A limited number of tickets are available from the Club Secretary, Bro. Pat Clarke price £10 each.
Honorary
Life Member Bro.
Lindsay John Wiggins - The presentation of Honorary Life Membership is
becoming a rare event in Lodges these days and we are delighted that Bro.
Lindsay Wiggins qualified for the award by virtue of him paying his Annual
Test Fee to the Lodge for twenty one consecutive years.
Bro.
Lindsay was Initiated into the Lodge on 28th. December 1983 (exactly 22
years after his Initiation). His Proposer and Seconder were the late Bros.
David Hamilton and Ronnie Wilson. Interestingly his E.A. Degree was
conferred by Bro. Ron McCarney, W.J.W. with Bro. Jim Vasey conferring the
Signs and secrets and the charge. Lindsay
joined the Enquiry Committee in 1984 and was Installed into the important
Office of Almoner in 1994 and served until 1996. His
work in the printing trade made it difficult to attend his Regular
Meetings although he does attend a number of Lodges in England. Bro. Alistair Oattes has attended our Lodge regularly over the last few years and we now welcome him as an Affiliate Member. Alastair joined Lodge Avon No. 1231 in 1999 and was introduced to our Lodge by his good friend Bro. John MacLeod. Early in 2005 his son Andrew joined our Lodge. Alistair is an escort officer in the Prison Service.
New
Members: The R.W.M. Bro. Bobby Abercrombie and the members of the Lodge
are delighted to welcome two New Members to Lodge St. Bryde No. 579. Alan
Mann was Initiated on 28th. December 2005 by Bro. Gerry Sharman,
W.J.W. and his Team. Alan is a resident of Galston and through his
friendship with Alistair Oattes expressed an interest in joining the
Lodge. He is a Social Care worker and possesses all of the qualities to be a good member of Lodge St. Bryde. His proposer is Bro. Andrew Oattes and his seconder is Bro. John McLeod
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Lodge Girvan St. John`s No. 237 on Saturday 17th. January in the Masonic
Hall, Girvan. This was a special event in the history of our Lodge St.
Bryde No. 579, in that one of our members, Bro. Robert Laird was
Installed as Right Worshipful Master. What made the event so special was
that Bro. Laird was the third member of Lodge St. Bryde to be Installed as
Master of a Lodge this year ! The others being Bro. David Shaw, the Right
Worshipful Master of Lodge St. Bryde No. 579, Bro. 
Visit
to Capilano Lodge No. 164 
Annual
Divine Service. Over 220 Brethren attended the A.D.S. in The Old
Parish Church, Uddingston on Sunday 29th. April. The Service was conducted
by Rev. Norman McKee and Bro. Rev. Peter O. Price, Senior Provincial Grand
Lodge Chaplain. Twenty eight Right Worshipful Masters also attended the
Service in addition to the P.G.M.`s of Glasgow, Lanarkshire (Upper Ward),
Rox., Peeb. & Selkirk and E. Lothian & Berwickshire. 
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for 6.30 p.m. in 
Wednesday
13th. September 2006 will be recorded as a special date in the history of
our Lodge. Bro. James L. Jack led a splendid Deputation of fourteen
Office-bearers from Provincial Grand Lodge into Lodge St. Bryde for the
first time as Provincial Grand Master. 
Affiliation.
Bro.
Raymond Steele (on the right with RWM 579) the Right Worshipful Master of
Spurmont Lodge No. 98, Virginia Affiliated
to Lodge St. Bryde. The Obligation being carried out by Bro. James L. Jack who
presented Bro. Steele with a full set of Lodge St. Bryde regalia on behalf of
the Jack family. Bro. Steele
expressed his delight at being admitted into our Lodge and thanked the R.W.M.
and Bro. Jack for the presentations. 
All
present witnessed an excellent M.M. Degree conferred by our R.W.M., who
carried out the receiving and obligation. Other members of the Team were,
Jim Vasey (retrospect), Andrew McAlpine (signs & secrets), Alex
Hamilton (Graveside). Jim McClair made a welcome return to the floor to
confer the Raising and Stuart Jack, presented the working tools in an
excellent manner. 
It
just seems like yesterday that we were congratulating Bro. Alasdair Dunlop
on his attaining the Chair for the second time in Lodge St. Bryde No. 579.
Well, he seems to be a glutton for punishment, having been Installed
on Saturday 28th. January into the Chair of Lodge Burns Immortal No. 1730.
The Installation was well attended and the Installing Masters, Bro.
John McGhie, P.M. No. 551 and David Greenshiels, P.M. No. 1288 did a great
job with the ceremonial. Bro. Jack Mathie, Substitute Provincial Grand
Master led a large Deputation fromProvincial Grand Lodge.
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