Freemason Grand Master for the United Grand Lodge of Queensland, Alan Townson, installs Cecil Hamley as the new Master of Nambour

Hamley sworn in as Freemason Master

Freemason Grand Master for the United Grand Lodge of Queensland, Alan Townson, installs Cecil Hamley as the new Master of Nambour. John McCutcheon

IT’S his second time in the hot seat, but Cecil Hamley is not taking lightly his induction as Worshipful Master of the Freemasons’ Nambour Lodge.

“It’s still an experience, a new one,” he told the Daily before the Grand Master for the United Grand Lodge of Queensland, Alan Townson, placed him on the chair of King Solomon at Nambour Masonic Centre yesterday.

Freemasons golf day raises £200 for Midlands Air Ambulance

Freemasons St Martins golf day raises £200 for Midlands Air Ambulance

The annual golf day of St Martins Lodge, Birmingham was held at Shirley Golf Club. 20 members of the lodge played on the day and the Lodge Trophy was won by the current Master of the Lodge, Malcolm Francis. The competition for the Lodge Trophy has been played every year since 1948. W Bro Michael Gregory, the Lodge Treasurer won the Chapter Trophy.

The Masonic Funeral Service as set out by The Grand Lodge of Ireland.

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Brethren, I have recently received a couple of Masonic enquiries from Irish Brethren wishing to learn about the form of The Masonic Funeral service, that used to be conducted under the auspices of The Grand Lodge of Ireland. Having now had a look into the background and history of the Funeral Service, I thought that it might be of interest to you all, to have some details on this important aspect of Irish tradition from our earliest days.

Robert Herd – Night after Night

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Night after night, day after day, I create myself. It is never easy. Long nights I have lain awake, days I have waited, long hours I have toiled, lost in myself, contemplating or completing the next necessary step