February Lodge St. Bryde News.

 
Robert King Stewart Bowling Trophy.

Lodge St. Bryde win the trophy! It was indeed a historical occasion as the 579 Bowling Team won the Provincial Grand Lodge – Robert King Stewart Bowling Trophy for the first time since 1934. The Team of Bros. Peter Parsons, George Cuthbertson, Gerry Clark and Ian Charlton (Skip) were presented with the Trophy by a very proud Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master and Past Master of Lodge St. Bryde 579 at the October Communication. 

Digitalised Minutes on Homepage !

Brethren will be aware that the Minute Books of our Lodge were digitalised last year as part of the Grand Lodge Information & Communication Committee initiative. These Digitalised Minutes will now appear on the Lodge St. Bryde Homepage over a period of time, in a read only format. This will be of great benefit to our oversees Members, who have been making enquiries on how to purchase the CD`s.   The first Minute Book from 12th. October 1875 to 24th. April 1889 will be available on the Homepage soon.

Oban Visit.

 
Lodge St. Bryde will this year return to Lodge Commercial No. 180 in Oban for our Annual visit. Bro. Ronnie McCarney has again organised the visit which will take place on Saturday 26th. March 2011. Accommodation has been booked and the cost of the trip (including transport) will be £60. Deposits are now being taken and Brethren wishing to attend should contact Bro. Ronnie as soon as possible.

 
Parking.

 
Recently we have had difficulty with Parking in Gardenside Street. Although the resident concerned lives at No. 28 which is a considerable distance from our Hall, he has complained to us directly about parking on what he deems to be his property. Unfortunately, he has also contacted the Police regarding Parking in this area which is the road beyond the property at No. 28 (the same side as our Hall – last house). In view of this we have posted Notices to draw to the attention to visitors to our Hall that Parking on the road beyond No. 28 is not recommended and car owners are reminded that parking in this area is at the owner’s risk.

Unique Occasion.
Lodge St. Bryde 579 Honorary Grand Rank holders.  

Recently the four members of Lodge St. Bryde No. 579 who hold Honorary Grand Rank got together for a unique photo opportunity. Bro. Andrew McAlpine, P.M. Secretary, received the Honorary Grand Rank of Assistant Secretary in 1993, Bro. James L. Jack, P.M., Provincial Grand Master received the Honorary Grand Rank of Senior Deacon in 2004, Bro. Ronald McCarney, P.M. Treasurer, Provincial Grand Tyler received the Honorary Grand Rank of Tyler in 2010 and Bro. William E. Orr, P.M.. received the Honorary Grand Rank of Junior Deacon in 2000. Lodge St. Bryde is believed to be the only Lodge in our Province with four living Honorary Grand Rank holders. 

Darts.

 
The 579 World Darts Competition draw has now been made with the holder Alasdair Dunlop drawn against the dark horse of the competition Andy Jack. The draw also threw up another local derby – James L. Jack against Stuart Jack. Keep an eye on the Notice Board for progress of these and other matches.

 
PGL Inst.

 
The P.G.L. Installation will take place on Friday 4th. March at 7.30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall Cambuslang (114). The Installation Ceremonial will be conducted by Bro. James L. Jack, P.G.M. and Bro. James Shanks, D.P.G.M. A large attendance of Lodge St. Bryde Brethren is requested as our Right Worshipful Master, Bro. Alex Hamilton will be Installed as Provincial Grand Junior Warden and Bro. Ronnie McCarney, P.M. Treasurer will be Installed as Provincial Grand Tyler.  Both these Brethren have been very supportive of Provincial Grand Lodge and our Lodge and a good attendance of 579 Brethren would be appreciated.

Time Lord Returns !

 Members will remember the report in a previous back page of the grandfather clock that stood in our Committee Room disappearing, only to materialise in Lodge Hamilton Kilwinning Committee Room a few weeks later ! Now without warning another object has materialised in our Committee Room.  Tucked snugly behind the door is what looks like The Tardis, that time machine used by the famous doctor. I asked an expert in time travel for his opinion, explaining about the famous doctor, adjusting his glasses he said “Who?”  I was stunned, never ceases to amaze me how he say so little and mean so much ! Needless to say we hav`nt opened the door to see what is inside.

Honorary Grand Rank Presentation.

 
A large Deputation from Provincial Grand Lodge attended the Regular Meeting of the Lodge on Wednesday 26th. January 2011. Bro. James L. Jack, Provincial Grand Master presented Bro. Ronald McCarney, P.M. Treas. with an Honorary Grand Rank jewel on behalf of the Brethren of the Lodge. In making the presentation the P.G.M. praised the work that Bro. McCarney had carried out over many years on behalf of his Mother Lodge and Provincial Grand Lodge.

New Members

Bro. Charles McLuckie Robinson

Charles lives in East Kilbride where his next door neighbour is Bro. Robin Rogerson, his Proposer, and his Seconder is Bro. Robert Abercrombie. He is an H.G.V. Driver and works out of Cambuslang. His father David is a member of Lodge Oatlands No. 1005 and he hopes to visit the Lodge and see Charles go through one of his Degrees.

This brother will soon be valued as a full members of the Lodge and will be an extremely welcome addition to Lodge St. Bryde No. 579.

Obituary

 
Bro. James Keir 
Bro. James Keir was Initiated into the Lodge on the 10th April 1968 along with his late father Bro. Hugh Keir who was the more regular attender. Jimmy, as he was popularly known, would be better known to members through his faithful attendance at Park Church, as a member of Uddingston Bowling Club and as a resident of Uddingston for all of his life. Jimmy died suddenly on Christmas Day whilst
out dining with his wife Helen, to whom a letter of sympathy was sent from the Lodge, and a minute’s silence was observed by the Lodge members at the first Lodge meeting of 2011.

Bro. William Moore
Bro. William Moore was Initiated into the Lodge on the 30th January 1952 at the age of 36 years when he was a Grocer. He later became a popular and long serving Manager of the Co-op in Viewpark. Bill, as he was popularly known, was a founding member of the Uddingston company of the Boys Brigade and he was an Officer of the company for many years. He received his 50 year Diploma as a member of the Lodge at the Regular Meeting of 28th May 2003 and was the oldest known member of the Lodge at his death. A minute’s silence was observed by the Lodge members at the first Lodge meeting of 2011 and his funeral service was held in Uddingston Old Parish Church.