Date

Day

Event

Info

1 Apr

Tuesday

Attended Lodge St.Barchan No.156 and presented Bro. Alex Connacher PM with his 50 year Diploma.

Thereafter witnessed a MM Degree by Lodge Prince of Wales No.426.

Lodge St.Barchan No.156

2 Apr

Wednesday

Attended my first meeting of the Benevolence and Care Committee in Edinburgh

Benevolence and Care Committee

2 Apr

Wednesday

Attended Lodge Moorpark No.1263 for their

Annual Visitation from Provincial Grand Lodge. RWM Bro. Alex Speirs made me an honorary member of the Lodge

Lodge Moorpark No.1263

5 Apr

Saturday

Attended the Installation of Bro.Archie Chalmers as Provincial Grand Master of Ayrshire and had the honour of leading the Sister Provincial Grand Lodges.

Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire

11 Apr

Friday

Attended Lodge Douglas No.1557 and witnessed an EA Degree conferred by Lodge St.John, Busby No.458

Lodge Douglas No.1557

12 Apr

Saturday

Mrs Reid and I attended Lodge Inchinnan No.1405’s Annual Dance

Lodge Inchinnan No.1405

13 Apr

Sunday

Attended the Annual Divine Service of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Lanarkshire Middle Ward. Bro.John S. Miller Depute PGM was also in attendance.

Provincial Grand Lodge of Lanarkshire Middle Ward

14 Apr

Monday

The Provincial Grand Committee commenced at 7 p.m. in Lodge Moorpark No.1263 and was concluded by 8.40 p.m.

Provincial Grand Committee

16 Apr

Wednesday

Attended Lodge Sir George Cathcart No.617 for their PGL Annual Visitation

Lodge Sir George Cathcart No.617

18 Apr

Friday

Attended Lodge Renfrew County Kilwinning No.370’s Sportman’s Dinner in Paisley

Lodge Renfrew County Kilwinning No.370

20 Apr

Sunday

Attended  a meeting of the Friends Group at Marcus Humphrey House to discuss the forthcoming BBQ

Marcus Humphrey House

23 Apr

Wednesday

Attended Lodge Eaglesham No.1265 and witnessed a lecture in Masonic symbols

Lodge Eaglesham No.1265

24 Apr

Thursday

Attended Grand Committee at the Grand Lodge of Scotland in Edinburgh.

Grand Committee

Grand Lodge of Scotland

25 Apr

Friday

Attended the Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire in Kilmarnock. Bro. Andrew Hosie Sub PGM and Bro.Bruce Elliott PSGW were also in attendance.

Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire

28 Apr

Monday

The Provincial Grand Lodge of Renfrewshire East  Tri-Annual meeting  was held in Lodge St.John, Busby No.458. A discussion took place on the new members seminar paper.

Provincial Grand Lodge of Renfrewshire East

30 Apr

Wednesday

Attended Lodge The Kings Park No.1386 for the purpose of their Annual visitation. Bro.Archie Chalmers PGM of Ayrshire was also in attendance.

Lodge Kings Park No.1386

2 May

Friday

Bro.John S Miller Depute PGM and Bro.Tom Edgar PJGW represented the PGM at the Installation of Office-Bearers of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Lanarkshire Upper Ward in Carluke

Provincial Grand Lodge of Lanarkshire Upper Ward

9 May

Friday

Attended Lodge Douglas, East Kilbride No.1557 and witnessed a FC Degree by Lodge Toryglen No.1561.

Lodge Douglas No.1557

10 May

Saturday

Attended Lodge Craigends No.1042 and witnessed the Centenary Celebrations being carried out by the Grand Lodge of Scotland. RW Past Depute Grand Master Bro. Alexander Whitehead led the deputation.

Lodge Craigends No.1042

12 May

Monday

Held a meeting with Commissioned Office Bearers

Commissioned Office Bearers

15 May

Thursday

Attended Lodge Troon Navigation No.86 and witnessed a MMM Degree conferred by Lodge Gleniffer No.1219

Lodge Troon Navigation No.86

17 May

Saturday

A Special Meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge was held at Maxwellton Road, Paisley to celebrate Lodge Paisley St.James No.1116, Lodge Craigilea No.1218 and Lodge Gleniffer No.1219 owning their own premises for 50 years. The ceremony took the form of a re-enactment of the laying of a foundation stone.

Lodge Paisley St.James No. 1116, Lodge Craigielea No.1218, Lodge Gleniffer No.1219

18 May

Sunday

Attended a meeting of the Friends Group at Marcus Humphrey House

Marcus Humphrey House

24 May

Saturday

Bro.John S. Miller, Depute Provincial Grand Master represented the Provincial Grand Master at the meeting with The Most Worshipful Grand Master Mason in Perth.

The Grand Master Mason

31 May

Saturday

Attended Lodge The Royal Stuart No.1414 in Johnstone Town Hall where 226 brethren witnessed a Degree consisting of 20 PGM’s from throughout Scotland confer the EA ceremony on Gavin Tran.

The Most Worshipful Grand Master Mason Bro.Archibald D Orr Ewing Bart was in attendance.

Lodge The Royal Stuart No.1414

1 Jun

Sunday

Marcus Humphrey House

The Annual BBQ for residents and relatives was held with excellent support from all Provinces who provided, entertainment, food and refreshments. A sum of £554 was raised by raffle.

Marcus Humphrey House BBQ

2 Jun

Monday

The Provincial Grand Lodge – social evening  – a Curry Night was held in Lodge Nitshill No.1478. Bro.Gary Duncan organised an excellent evening with nearly 70 brethren and friends attending.

Provincial Grand Lodge social evening

2 Jun

Monday

Bro.Neil Fraser Sub PGM represented the PGM at the Major Allan Golf competition at Paisley Golf Club where Bobby Watt and Eddie Findlay from Lodge St Barchan 156 retained the trophy

Major Allan Golf Competition

6 Jun

Friday

Visited Lodge Rutherglen Royal Arch No.116 and witnessed a MM Degree by Lodge Glasgow at Glasgow No.441

Lodge Rutherglen Royal Arch No.116

10 Jun

Tuesday

Attended Lodge Gleniffer No.1219 and witnessed a FC Degree by Lodge St.Andrew No.524

Lodge Gleniffer No.1219

12 Jun

Thursday

Attended Grand Committee and  the Grand Lodge of Scotland in Edinburgh

Grand Lodge of Scotland

27 Jun

Wednesday

Visited Lodge The Kings Park No.1386 and witnessed a lecture on the origin of ritual presented by Bro. Frank Johnstone PPGM. Bro John S Miller Depute PGM was also present.

Lodge The Kings Park No.1386