A Baptism of Fire
Brethren,
What a roller-coaster of a first month it has been.Our first meeting was attended by our own RWPGM, who sadly could not make the installation. Bob was supposed to come in, in his own regalia, but unfortunately forgot it and came into the lodge in his official capacity as RWPGM. Now that was Pressure.
Our next meeting was the Official Provincial Grand Lodge Annual Communication. I honestly cant recall any master having the RWPGM attend his first two meetings in Official Capacity. The remainder of my meetings should now be a breeze you would think.
Our third meeting of the month was a special meeting and saw the 3 way tie with Broxburn and Boness.
The following evening we also conferred a special meeting, this being the Welsh visitation. All was going well, all be it a bit warm, when suddenly one of the Welsh Brethren collapsed and fainted in the heat. Brethren I honestly thought he was gone!
Thankfully after retiring for some fresh air, the brother in question returned to the lodge and enjoyed the harmony that followed.
All in all..4 meetings, 2 visits from the RWPGM and a brother collapsing has proved to be a very eventful month and has aged me quite considerably.
On a lighter note, you may notice the progress of the Centenary wall. I would like to thank all brethren who have made this venture a huge success so far.
We are almost half way to completing the main wall. If demand continues we will extend this opportunity onto the other wall within the East.
Don't forget, bricks cost £25. I would personally like to thank our WJW Bro Tom Steel for his labours in producing the bricks for the lodge. A true craftsman at work.
Have a great Recess and I hope to see you all back in September.
Remember....if there is anything you would like to see included in this website, please email the webmaster direct.
This site is currently work in progress and other pages and links will be added in due course
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Peter
Congratulations
POSTED ON APRIL 25TH 2012, BY THE WEBMASTER
PM Bro Thomas Doherty was presented with Honorary Membership last night from Lodge Almondale No1658. Our sincere congratulations go to PM Bro Doherty. A well deserved honor. Tam is now an Honorary member of 9 of the Lodges within Linlithgowshire and another 3 outwith. He is also an Honorary member within Provincial Grand Lodge of Linlithgowshire also. View Tam's Masonic Profile here
The Power of the
Internet
POSTED ON MARCH 22ND 2012, BY THE WEBMASTER
The internet does it again! Thanks to PM Bro Bobby McIntyre, the pictures below were handed in. The oldest photography that the lodge has of any Past Master (on the left PM Bro Robert Moffat 1930-32). Middle PM Bro Jim McIntyre 1949 (First colour photo). Right PM Jim McIntyre Snr 1946 socialising.
Bobby regularly visits the website to keep up to date with whats happening in the lodge. A BIG thank you for these photos Bobby.
What a roller-coaster of a first month it has been.Our first meeting was attended by our own RWPGM, who sadly could not make the installation. Bob was supposed to come in, in his own regalia, but unfortunately forgot it and came into the lodge in his official capacity as RWPGM. Now that was Pressure.
Our next meeting was the Official Provincial Grand Lodge Annual Communication. I honestly cant recall any master having the RWPGM attend his first two meetings in Official Capacity. The remainder of my meetings should now be a breeze you would think.
Our third meeting of the month was a special meeting and saw the 3 way tie with Broxburn and Boness.
The following evening we also conferred a special meeting, this being the Welsh visitation. All was going well, all be it a bit warm, when suddenly one of the Welsh Brethren collapsed and fainted in the heat. Brethren I honestly thought he was gone!
Thankfully after retiring for some fresh air, the brother in question returned to the lodge and enjoyed the harmony that followed.
All in all..4 meetings, 2 visits from the RWPGM and a brother collapsing has proved to be a very eventful month and has aged me quite considerably.
On a lighter note, you may notice the progress of the Centenary wall. I would like to thank all brethren who have made this venture a huge success so far.
We are almost half way to completing the main wall. If demand continues we will extend this opportunity onto the other wall within the East.
Don't forget, bricks cost £25. I would personally like to thank our WJW Bro Tom Steel for his labours in producing the bricks for the lodge. A true craftsman at work.
Have a great Recess and I hope to see you all back in September.
Remember....if there is anything you would like to see included in this website, please email the webmaster direct.
This site is currently work in progress and other pages and links will be added in due course
Please bookmark the url above (http://www.1186net.co.uk)
Peter
Congratulations
POSTED ON APRIL 25TH 2012, BY THE WEBMASTERPM Bro Thomas Doherty was presented with Honorary Membership last night from Lodge Almondale No1658. Our sincere congratulations go to PM Bro Doherty. A well deserved honor. Tam is now an Honorary member of 9 of the Lodges within Linlithgowshire and another 3 outwith. He is also an Honorary member within Provincial Grand Lodge of Linlithgowshire also. View Tam's Masonic Profile here
The Power of the
Internet
POSTED ON MARCH 22ND 2012, BY THE WEBMASTERThe internet does it again! Thanks to PM Bro Bobby McIntyre, the pictures below were handed in. The oldest photography that the lodge has of any Past Master (on the left PM Bro Robert Moffat 1930-32). Middle PM Bro Jim McIntyre 1949 (First colour photo). Right PM Jim McIntyre Snr 1946 socialising.
Bobby regularly visits the website to keep up to date with whats happening in the lodge. A BIG thank you for these photos Bobby.
