10^th March 2010

Following the conclusion of the Annual Provincial Grand Lodge visitation to Lodge Eaglesham No 1265, Bro James Alexander MM 1265, Lodge Piper since 1962 received his diploma of Distinguished Service Membership from the PGM.
 
The RWM of Lodge Eaglesham No 1265 Bro David Bell then bestowed Honorary Membership on Bro George Bell Provincial Grand Jeweller and Past Master of Lodge Paisley St James No 1116.

The assembled Brethren expressed their congratulations in the usual manner.

13^th February 2010

Following the conclusion of the ceremony to rededicate and consecrate The Lodge of Erskine No 1566, Bro Gordon May PM 1566 received his diploma of Distinguished Service Membership from the PGM. Bro.Robert McPhee RWM also presented Bro.May with a jewel.
The assembled Brethren expressed their congratulations in the usual manner.

31^st January 2010

Following the Installation of PGL Office-Bearers on Saturday 31 January 2010, Bro William Connell Past Master of Lodge Inchinnan No 1405 was made Honorary Assistant Provincial Grand Secretary of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Renfrewshire East.

The Brethren present expressed their delight for Bro Connell in the usual manner.

PGM

5^th December 2009

Following the conclusion of Installation of the Office Bearers of Lodge Inchninnan No 1405, Bro Joseph Fraser MM 1405 and Lodge Tyler for the last 25 years received his diploma of Distinguished Service Membership from the PGM.

The assembled Brethren expressed their congratulations in the usual manner.

18^th November 2009

On Wednesday 18 November 2009 during the Annual General Meeting of Lodge Moopark No 1263, the Provincial Grand Master Bro David A Reid presented Bro Alexander Speirs PM 1263 PSPGW with his diploma as Honorary Grand Architect of The Grand Lodge of Scotland.

This announcement will be confirmed by Grand Secretary on 19 November 2009.

The Brethren present expressed their delight for Bro. Speirs in the usual manner.

PGM

7^th November 2009

Following the conclusion of the ceremony to rededicate and consecrate Lodge St Barchan No 156, Bro Robert Mc Watt PM 156 received his diploma of Distinguished Service Membership from the PGM. The assembled Brethren expressed their congratulations in the usual manner.

4^th November 2009

3^rd November 2009

8^th May 2009

On Friday 8th May a Charity Mark Ceremonial was held in the premises of Lodge Houstoun, St Johnstone No 242. The Mark Ceremonial was undertaken jointly  by the Brethren of Lodge Houston St Johnstone and the Companions of Sir William Wallace Royal Arch Chapter and, on the evening, the sum of £ 775 was raised and later donated to "Johnstone Jets", the youth section of the Johnstone Wheelers Cycling Club.
 

The event, attended by the PGM Bro David Reid and MEC James Gregory the Grand Superintendent of the PGRAC of Renfrewshire, was a great success and  is planned to be repeated next year at another venue in the Province with monies raised, again to be donated to a local Charity or Organisation in the Community.

8^th June 2009

The Centenary Major Allan Golf Competition was won by Bro David Roberts and Bro Tom Ovens from Lodge Houstoun St Johnstone No 242, second place, Bro Stuart Hamilton and Bro Neil Fraser from Lodge St Barchan No 156.

The afternoon Stableford Competition was won by Bro Iain MacDonald from Lodge St Andrew No 524.

Both competitions were played over Old Ranfurly Golf Club in Bridge of Weir.

The PGM was present to handover the prizes. A vote of thanks to Bro Bobby Watt of Lodge St Barchan No 156 for organising the day's events.

27^th May 2009

Provincial Grand Lodge of Renfrewshire East carried out a Rededication Ceremony to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Lodge The Kings Park No 1386. The PGM of Ayrshire Bro Archie Chalmers was also in attendance.

24^th May 2009

The PGM presented a 50 Year Diploma to Bro John (Jack) Fleming MM of Lodge Nitshill No 1478 on behalf of the Lodge. The presentation took place on the Balcon de Europe, Nerja, Spain.

7^th May 2009

The PGM attended a Civic Reception hosted by South Lanarkshire Council in the Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton to celebrate Lodge Douglas, East Kilbride No.1557 receiving its Charter from The Grand Lodge of Scotland 50 years ago to the very day.

25^th April 2009

Provincial Grand Lodge held a Homecoming Dinner in Lodge Inchinnan No.1405. The outcome of the evening was that £1,000 was raised for Provincial Grand Lodge Benevolence and £155 for the Yorkhill Children's Hospital. The Special Purposes Committee are thanked for organising an excellent evening.

11^th February 2009

During the visitation to Lodge Garthland St Winnoch No 205 Bro Kevin Pollock was honoured to be asked to present a Jubilee certificate to Bro Arthur Graham PM. Following the presentation Bro Arthur thanked both the brethren of his Lodge and of Provincial Grand Lodge. Bro Arthur had joined the lodge on the 16th February 1959, exactly 50 years ago to the day of the presentation. He subsequently served as Master 1965. Bro Arthur, who is a life member of PGL, honoured the deputation by accompanying it into and from the lodge room.

11^th February 2009

PGM attended Lodge McLaren No 1688 and presented Bro James G D Muir FM PM 1688 HG Arch with his diploma for 50 years service to the craft.

31^st January 2009

Bro Archibald M McGown Right Worshipful Depute Grand Master attended the Annual Meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Renfrewshire East and he was accompanied by Grand Inner Guard Bro Bud Gauld, Bro J M Harper and Bro Andrew G G McFadden Grand Stewards.

PGM and Bro McGown after the meeting.

Also in attendance were the PGM of Galloway, Bro Jim Smithers, PGM of Aryshire Bro Archie Chalmers, PGM of Renfrewshire West Bro Jim Miller, PGM of Glasgow Bro William Gilmour and Depute PGM of Kilwinning Bro.Tom Wood.

Picture IPPGM Dixon Drye, PGM Galloway Jim Smithers, PGM, PGM Aysrhire Archie Chalmers, PPGM Frank Johnstone.

Bro George Bell PG Bard recited his ode (see picture)

9^th January 2009

The Ashlar Magazine, which is an independent magazine that provides a window into the world of Freemasonry, is looking for agents to assist with its distribution and sales.

The magazine, which is read around the world, has frequently published articles concerning activities in the Province of Renfrewshire East. Many of the Lodges and Brethren in the Province already subscribe to it, and the Provincial Grand Lodge also distributes copies of it. However, there has been a decline in the number of Ashlar Agents operating in the West of Scotland. Therefore, if you think you can help, please contact the magazine directly at:

Circle Publications Managing Editor, Angus MacInnes

Email:  macash at btinternet.com

Phone: 01436 674325

Web: circlepublications.com

11^th December 2008

Grand Committee of the Grand Lodge of Scotland confirmed the appointment of Bro Andrew Gilmour Gunn McFadden, Past Master Lodge Albert Edward No 592, Past Substitute Provincial Grand Master of Renfrewshire East as Grand Steward.

PGM

28^th November 2008

The Provincial Grand Master Bro. David A Reid presented Bro William D Shannon a Master Mason of Lodge St Kentigern and who affiliated to Lodge Douglas some 33 years ago with his diploma of Distinguished Service Membership. The first recipient in Lodge Douglas. Bro Shannon has served the Lodge well over many years, acting as Secretary and Almoner, but is perhaps better known in recent times as the Lodge Henchman at the Burns Suppers a task he has fulfilled for 18 years.

PGM

27^th November 2008

Congratulations to Bro Archibald McAllister McGown Past Master Lodge Burnside No 1361 on his appointment as Right Worshipful Depute Grand Master. Also Bro William Hyndman Gauld (Bud) Past Master of Lodges Union and Crown No 307 and Randolph No 1434 on being installed as Grand Inner Guard.

PGM

19^th November 2008

On Wednesday 19 November 2008 the Provincial Grand Master Bro David A Reid attended Lodge Sir George Cathcart No 617, accompanied by Bro Frank Johnstone PPGM, Bro John S Miller Depute PGM and 7 PGL Office Bearers and presented Bro Michael Gardiner Higgins PM 617 with his diploma as Honorary Assistant Grand Secretary of The Grand Lodge of Scotland.

This announcement will be confirmed by Grand Secretary on 27 November 2008.

The Brethren present expressed their delight for Bro Higgins in the usual manner.

PGM

11^th November 2008

On Tuesday 11 November 2008 after the Installation of Bro Robert T Craig as RWM of The Pollokshaws Royal Arch Lodge No 153, the Provincial Grand Master Bro David A Reid presented Bro John Hamilton Clugston PM 153 PSPGW with his diploma as Honorary Grand Architect of The Grand Lodge of Scotland.

This announcement will be confirmed by Grand Secretary on 27 November 2008.

The Brethren present expressed their delight for Bro Clugston in the usual manner. 

PGM

6^th November 2008

On Thursday 6 November 2008 the Provincial Grand Lodge of Renfrewshire East had the pleasure to carry out a ceremony celebrating 100 years of freemasonry at the Masonic Temple in Bridge Street, Linwood.

The ceremony took the form of a re-enactment of the laying of a foundation stone with full Masonic honours.

Provincial Grand Lodge presented Lodge Craigends No 1042 with a Perfect Ashlar suitably inscribed commemorating the event.

16^th August 2008

The PGM attended the Installation of Bro David Charles Bloomfield as PGM of Kilwining on Saturday 16th August 2008. Bro John S Miller Depute PGM, Bro Andrew Hosie Sub PGM and Bro Ian Robertson PG Architect were also in attendance.
 

The PGM is pictured with Bro David C Bloomfield, PGM of Kilwinning and Bro Archie Chamers, PGM of Ayrshire.

11^th July 2008

The PGM attended the Installation of RWM Bro George Munn and the Office Bearers of Lodge Randolph No 1434 on Friday 11 July 2008. Bro Archie Chalmers, Provincial Grand Master of Ayrshire and Bro David M. Begg, Grand Secretary were also in attendance.

2^nd June 2008

Bobby Watt and Eddie Findlay from Lodge St Barchan No 156 retained the Major Allan trophy at a competition held at Paisley Golf Club.

The runners-up were Tom Ovens and David Roberts from Lodge Houston St Johnstone No 242

The Stableford competition was won by Andy Grieg, The Lodge of Erskine No 1566, with a better inward half. Tom McColl, Lodge Inchinnan No 1405, was second.

2^nd June 2008

Bro Gary Duncan once again organised an excellent curry evening which was held in Lodge Nitshill No 1478.

1^st June 2008

The Friends Group of Marcus Humphrey House organised a BBQ for residents and relatives on Sunday 1 June. Although the weather started off well, latterly it did unfortunately start to rain. However, the extra gazebo proved very useful to provide shelter. The raffle raised £554 for MHH funds - a magnificent sum in a short period of time.

The Friends Group would like to thank Bro Craig Tulloch from Lodge Renfrew County Kilwinning No 370 for assisting most graciously with catering - the hamburgers and steaks went down a treat.

'Elvis' made an appearance with suitable support acts and is pictured with the PGM.

Bro Norman Carnegy and Bro Bob Mathew from PGL of Lanarkshire Middle Ward made Gordon Ramsay look an amateur with excellent cooking - see pic.

Two well known Brethren from Renfrewshire East also on the Friends Group were in charge of raffle tickets and are pictured at 'work' along a member of staff.

31^st May 2008

Provincial Grand Master, Bro David A Reid had the honour to lead a deputation of 20 Provincial Grand Masters from throughout Scotland to confer an EA Degree on Gavin Tran.

The Most Worshipful Grand Master, Bro Sir Archibald D. Orr Ewing Bart led a deputation from the Grand Lodge of Scotland which also included Bro Archibald M McGowan, Right Worshipful Substitute Grand Master.

From a concept conceived by Bro Brian Quinn RWM of 1414 some 18 months earlier, it truly proved a unique and great occasion when 226 brethren witnessed the ceremony on an exceptionally warm day.

Attached pic

Bro David A Reid, Provincial Grand Master

Bro Gavin Tran, Entered Apprentice

Bro Sir Archibald D Orr Ewing Bart, Most Worshipful Grand Master

Bro Brian Quinn, Right Worshipful Master

Bro Gavin Tran, Worshipful Junior Warden (Proposer)

Bro Eddie Chamberlain, PGL Director of Ceremonies (Seconder)

17^th May 2008

The Provincial Grand Lodge of Renfrewshire East had the distinct pleasure to carry out a ceremony celebrating 50 years of freemasonry at the Masonic Temple in Maxwellton Road.

The ceremony took the form of a re-enactment of the laying of a foundation stone with full Masonic honours.

Provincial Grand Lodge presented the 3 Lodges with a Perfect Ashlar suitably inscribed commemorating the event.

10^th May 2008

The Provincial Grand Lodge of Renfrewshire East attended the Centenary Celebrations of Lodge Craigends No.1042 on Saturday 10 May 2008.

The ceremony was carried out by the Right Worshipful Past Depute Grand Master Bro. Alexander Whitehead and the Grand Lodge of Scotland deputation.

It was pleasing to note that the Paisley Daily Express carried an article on this event.

23^rd Jan 2008

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.

14^th Jan 2008

Brother John Morrison is taking part in a sponsored walk in May for the British Heart Foundation and you can find out more here.

16^th Dec 2007

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.

6^th Dec 2007

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.

27^th Nov 2007

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

13^th Nov 2007

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

27^th Oct 2007

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

7^th Oct 2007

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

25th July 2007

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

12^nd July 2007

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

11^th July 2007

Secretary

3^rd June 2007

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.

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.

24^th  March 2007

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