| The first celebration was the result of the generosity of friends and neighbours in the district. In keeping with the Grand Master’s desire that Freemasonry should be a part of society, rather than apart from it, the Lodge presented a cheque for £1,300 to the Southern Area Hospice prior to its December Stated Communication. This represented the proceeds from a Vintage Threshing Day, Barbecue and Barn Dance held at the home of Worshipful Master W.Bro. Robert Copeland on 16th September. |
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| The second celebration related to the first visit to the Lodge of a Grand Master. The Worshipful Master presented M.W.Bro. George Dunlop with a suitably engraved quaiche to mark the occasion. |
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| However, the main business of the evening was to celebrate the 60th anniversary of W.Bro. Ernest Loughlin joining Freemasonry. The Brethren witnessed the presentation, by the Grand Master, of a 60 Year Bar, Certificate and inscribed Masonic Bible to W.Bro. Loughlin. |
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