During a regular meeting of Stability Lodge MMM at Stourbridge on Tuesday the 11th October W Bro Howard Carlton, Immediate Past Master, entertained the members and guests with a very interesting Historical Paper on Freemasonry.
After thanking W Bro Howard for a most enjoyable paper, and the completion of other matters mentioned on the summons, the Worshipful Master opened discussions on a proposal to surrender the lodge warrant.
Frank open discussion focused on the difficulties recently experienced regards the small number of members. The PGM, R W Bro Eric John Rymer, addressed the members saying how sorry he was that the lodge was experiencing difficulties, particularly that the surrender of the warrant was a possibility.
Explaining some alternatives the lodge might explore he made mention of several lodges who having been in similar circumstances had, with a little help from others, managed to create a dramatic turnaround of fortune leading to a considerable growth in numbers. He promised his full support, together with that of the province, in helping the lodge in whatever way possible, whilst stressing that he recognised it was for the members to decide the future of their lodge.
Further discussion ensued. The members encouraged by the PGM’s talk coupled with the promise of help from the Province decided that they would put off thought of surrendering the warrant for the present.
Our picture shows seven members of the lodge together with the Provincial Grand Master R W Bro Eric John Rymer.