Pengwerne Lodge Sabrina Boat social
Pengwerne Lodge invites Masons, ladies and friends to a summer evening on board the Sabrina boat, which leaves from Victoria Quay in Shrewsbury for an…
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Taking Care of One Another
There is where you travel, and then there is how you travel. These days, John Bermudez’s ride is a pristine 1950 Chrylser New Yorker, powder blue – “You ever hear the expression, ‘land yacht’?” he says.
Au revoir Alan
The meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge saw Alan Jones step down and be replaced by Peter Schofield as Chairman of Furness and South Lakeland Group. To acknowledge the contribution Alan has made to the group, a dinner was held in his honour at the Fairfield Suite in Barrow-in-Furness Masonic Hall which was attended by 95 brethren
Royal honour for Leigh Mason
A member of Leigh Lodge No 4744, who is also a Provincial Grand Steward, Steve Ralph, has been recognised by Her Majesty the Queen in her birthday honours for services to the community. It was announced in the honours list that Steve has been awarded an MBE.
An enjoyable day on the golf course
Ellesmere Golf Club, Worsley, which is a beautiful parkland course that measures 6287 yards and is a testing par 70 and has a clubhouse that was rebuilt in 1996 and has all the facilities required to accommodate golfers in comfort on completion of their rounds, was the venue for the annual Eccles and District Group golf competition.
Storm clouds gather but bowls reign supreme
The combination of gathering storm clouds and threatened heavy rain did not deter the dedicated bowlers of Ormskirk and Bootle Group who came together to compete for the annual crown green bowls tournament. The Dog and Gun in Aughton was once again the venue for this event.
No Such Thing as a Stranger
Owen Olson, at 94 years old, is a gregarious guy. Sit with him awhile—preferably, in his favorite spot in the Union City Home lobby—and he’ll joke about wearing his shirt untucked in the latest fashion, and his envy for John Wayne’s big strong teeth. He’ll tell you stories about growing up in New York City, thinking that the world began and ended at the city limits. He’ll tell you about joining the Navy, and traveling the globe.
A Comparison of Biblical & Masonic Accounts of the Building of King Solomon’s Temple
KING SOLOMON’S TEMPLE
THE GRAND BALL FREEMASONS’ HALL, LONDON · SATURDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 2017
This will be the highlight of the social calendar for the Tercentenary celebrations, but will also be an opportunity for Brethren of any rank, and from all Provinces and Districts, to be present at one of the official UGLE celebrations with their families and friends
Famous Scottish Freemasons – John McDouall Stuart 1815 – 1866
John McDouall Stuart was born in 1815 in Dysart in Fife. After leaving school he graduated as a civil engineer and at the age of 23 he left Scotland for…