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Lodge
Craigends 1042 Centenary |
10th
May 2008 |
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2.30pm
Saturday 10th May 2008 at Lodge Craigends 1042,
Bridge St, Linwood Centenary Rededication Ceremony by Grand
Lodge of Scotland. Thereafter,
5pm
Centenary Celebration Dinner at premises of Houstoun St
Johnstone 242, Collier St, Johnstone. Cost of dinner is £18.
Buses
will be provided to transport those attending between
venues.
Further details can be obtained from
Brother Robert Boyd, Secretary 1042 on
Robertthebus@ntlworld.com or 01505
341358 or 0798 016 0747. |
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Honorary Grand
Architect |
23rd
Jan 2008 |
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 On
Wed 23 January the Provincial Grand Master visited Lodge
McLaren No 1688 and presented Bro James Gillespie Dunlop
Muir MM 117, FM PM 1688 with his jewel as Honorary Grand
Architect of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. |
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Sponsored Trek
by John Morrison of Lodge Craigielea 1218 |
14th
Jan 2008 |
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Brother John Morrison is taking part in a sponsored walk in
May for the British Heart Foundation and you can find out
more
here. |
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Christmas
Parcels |
16th
Dec 2007 |
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Provincial Grand Lodge assembled at 09.00 at Lodge Inchinnan
No 1405.
Almost 800 Christmas parcels for distribution to senior
citizens were made up in less than an hour and a half.
The Daughter Lodges then uplifted their quota of parcels
which will be distributed to senior citizens throughout the
Province over the next few days.
The PGM would take this opportunity to thank Lodge Inchinnan
for the use of their premises. |
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Funeral of Bro
Alex Murray PPGM |
6th
Dec 2007 |
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A
large deputation of freemasons from within and outwith the
Province of Renfrewshire East attended the funeral service
for Bro Alexander George Murray (Provincial Grand Master
1992 – 1997, Past Master Lodge St John, Busby No 458) which
was held at Pollokshaws Methodist Church and thereafter at
South Lanarkshire crematorium, Blantye, where Masonic
honours were given.
The Provincial Grand Master would like
to thank all brethren for their support. |
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Passing of Bro
Alex Murray PPGM |
27th
Nov 2007 |
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The
Provincial Grand Master was saddened to learn of the passing
of Bro Alexander George Murray (Provincial Grand Master 1992
– 1997, Past Master Lodge St John, Busby No 458) on Tuesday
27 November 2007.
I have
conveyed the condolences of Provincial Grand Lodge to the
family.
Funeral arrangements
Thursday 6th December at 11:45am
Pollokshaws Methodist Church
74
Shawholme Crescent
Glasgow
G43
1NY
Then
South Lanarkshire Crematorium Blantyre at 1:15pm
South
Lanarkshire Crematorium
Sydes
Brae
Blantyre
G72
0TL
Regalia to be worn.
PGM |
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Honorary Grand
Rank |
13th
Nov 2007 |
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Following a
change in the protocol of announcing members of the craft
who had been given Grand Rank by the Most Worshipful Grand
Master Mason, it has been agreed that the Provincial Grand
Master could visit the Lodge and make such an announcement
prior to it being confirmed by Grand Secretary on 29
November 2007.
On Tuesday 13
November 2007 following a MM Degree conferred by the Past
Masters of Lodge Prince of Wales No. 426, I presented Bro.
Robert Collins PM 426 with the Honorary Grand Rank of Sword
Bearer on behalf of the Most Worshipful Grand Master Mason.
The Brethren
present showed their delight with the recognition that
Bro. Robert Collins received in the usual manner.
PGM |
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Honorary Grand
Rank |
27th
Oct 2007 |
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Following a
change in the protocol of announcing members of the craft
who had been given Grand Rank by the Most Worshipful Grand
Master Mason, it has been agreed that the Provincial Grand
Master could visit the Lodge and make such an announcement
prior to it being confirmed by Grand Secretary on 29
November 2007.
On Saturday 27
October 2007, RWM Bro. Michael Meldrum and his office
bearers having been previously installed, I attended Lodge
McLaren No.1688 and presented Bro. James Gillespie Dunlop
Muir MM 117, FM PM 1688 with the Honorary Grand Rank of
Architect on behalf of the Most Worshipful Grand Master
Mason.
It is fair to
state that the Brethren present were delighted with the
recognition that Bro. James Muir received.
PGM |
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100th
Birthday |
7th
Oct 2007 |
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On Sunday 7
October 2007, Mrs Marian Meikle celebrated her 100th
Birthday. Present
on that occasion was her sister Jessie Mitchell aged 92 and
1/2 , her daughter Maureen Mitchell, granddaughter Susan
Brown and great granddaughter Zanna Brown.
Deputy Lord
Lieutenant of Renfrewshire James Wardrop presented Marian
with her birthday greetings from the Queen. Depute Provost
of Inverclyde Council, Charlie McCallum also presented
Marian with a card and flowers.
The staff laid
on a superb buffet which everyone present thoroughly
enjoyed.
David Reid,
Jim Miller and Norman Carnegy from the Friends Group were
present to wish Marian a happy 100th birthday.
PGM |
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Bro Dixon Drye |
25th
July 2007 |
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Bro Dixon J
Drye IPPGM underwent minor surgery on Wednesday 25 July 2007
at Vale of Leven Hospital. Bro Dixon was discharged the
following day and is now at home. I take this opportunity on
behalf of the Brethren of the Province to wish Bro Dixon a
speedy recovery and he expects to recommence visiting lodge
meetings during August.
PGM |
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Bro Frank
Johnstone |
12nd
July 2007 |
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Bro Frank Johnstone Past PGM underwent major surgery
at the Western Infirmary in Glasgow on Friday 13
July 2007. I am pleased to report that Bro Frank has
now been discharged from hospital and is
recuperating at home. On behalf of all the brethren
within the Province I take this opportunity to wish
Bro Frank our best wishes on continuing his recovery
and we look forward to him rejoining our meetings
later in the year.
PGM |
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Bro J Prudie |
11th
July 2007 |
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On behalf of the RWM
and brethren of Lodge Inchinnan I would like to thank the
Members of PGL and Daughter Lodges who attended the Funeral
Services for Bro Joe Purdie. I am confident that the level
of support shown was a great comfort to the Family at this
difficult time.
Yours fraternally
W A Connell
Secretary |
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BBQ @ MHH |
3rd
June 2007 |
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The MHH BBQ
was held on Sunday 3 June. Although the weather was
inclement many friends and relatives attended. Past Grand
Master Bro Marcus Humphrey came down from Aberdeenshire and
Bro Tom Smith Grand Almoner was also in attendance.
More than £440
was raised on the day from the raffle. |
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Marcus
Humphrey House News |
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The Friends
Group at MHH organised a ‘Staff Dinner’ for all members at
MHH on Saturday 3 March 2007. This was the third year
running that the Group had organised this function.
On Sunday 3
June 2007 the Friends Group is organising a BBQ for all
residents and their relatives. Newly appointed PGM’s have
also been invited to attend. |
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Presentation
of Cheque to the Grand Master Mason |
24th
March 2007 |
 PGM
Bro David Alexander Reid presents a cheque for £2,500 on
behalf of the Brethren of the Province to the Most
Worshipful Grand Master Mason Bro Archibald D Orr Ewing
Bart for Grand Lodge Benevolent Funds.
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Bro David
Reid's appointment as PGM |
1st
Feb 2007 |
On the 1st
February 2007, I assume the duties and responsibilities
as Provincial Grand Master of Renfrewshire East, an honour
which I greatly appreciate.
As a young mason initiated
in Lodge Douglas, East Kilbride No 1557 in December
1979, I never thought for one moment that this position
would lie in front of me as a freemason.
However,
it is my intention to work with ALL Lodges within the
Province during the next 5 years and continue the work
of my predecessors and enhance the reputation of the
Craft in our area.
At this
time I must pay a complement to my predecessor, Bro
Dixon John Drye and wish Bro Dixon and his wife Marion
good health and happiness for the future.
PGM |
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