WHAT IS HAPPENING IN LODGE ST JOHN

Archived: 2007/2008

Thursday 15th February 2007 - Regular Meeting
The lodge was opened in due and ancient form. RWM Bro Ian Redpath took the chair
Apologies were received on behalf of PM G Murray
Acting DOC Bro Dick Ralston presented Bro R Clemence RWM 1601
Visitations were reported by Bros Tom Doherty PM, T Duncan ME, R Gemmill PM and J Mushet PM
Minutes of the last regular meeting and committee meeting were read and approved.
A large deputation of Reigning Masters from Lodges within and outwith the province was received headed by the RWM of Lodge Hopebridgecastle 827 Bro Charles Lamb.
The 1st degree this evening was to be worked by the seven Sponsor lodges with the asistance of 1186 Office bearers doing the floor work.
Candidate for this evening was Bro T Pollock
A total of  87 brethren were present.
Lodges represented: 85, 270, 374, 781, 827, 877, 927, 1096, 1175,1272,  1601, 1614 and 1658
AOB: The RWM was warmly thanked for his term in Office by PM M Robertson.

Thursday 1st February 2007 - Regular Meeting
The lodge was opened in due and ancient form. RWM Bro Ian Redpath took the chair
Apologies were received on behalf of  Bros S Allen, A White, G Steven, DM T Purdie and PM J Robertson
Acting DOC Bro Dick Ralston presented Bro A Sweeney PM of Lodge Ibrox No 1272 & ME Bro B Farquhar St James 590
Visitations were reported by Bros Tom Doherty PM, T Duncan PM, R Stewart PM and I Redpath RWM
Minutes of the last regular meeting and committee meeting were read and approved.
A small, mixed deputation from within the province was received headed by the RWM of 374 Bro Hugh Allan
A large deputation from Lodge Hopebridgecastle No 827 was received headed by their RWM Bro Charles Lamb
Lodge Hopebridgecastle had been invited to confer the 2nd Degree on 1 candidate.
Candidate for this evening was Bro D Drummond (MM of 374)
A total of  60 brethren were present.
Lodges represented: 374, 590, 829, 927, 1145, 1272, 1443 & 1658
AOB: Installation tickets now on sale
         Next Committee Meeting will take place on Tuesday 27th February at 7pm

Thursday 18th January 2007 - Regular Meeting
The lodge was opened in due and ancient form. RWM Bro Ian Redpath took the chair
Apologies were received on behalf of  Bros R Stewart PM, M Brown PM and D.Drummond (MM374)
Acting DOC Bro Dick Ralston presented Bro Jim Wilson RWM of Lodge Torphichen Kilwinning No13 
Visitations were reported by Bros Tom Doherty PM, J Robertson PM, T Duncan PM and I Redpath RWM
Minutes of the last regular meeting and committee meeting were read and approved.
A small, mixed deputation from within the province was received headed by the DM of 1601 Bro John Clarkson
A large deputation from Lodge Scotia Glasgow No 178 was received headed by their RWM Bro Tony Robertson
Lodge Scotia had been invited to confer the Mark Degree on 2 candidates.
Candidates for this evening were Bros Tom Pollock and Stuart Allen (MM's of 1186)
A total of  40 brethren were present.
Lodges represented: 13, 178,374 & 1601
AOB: Lodge invited to confer the 2nd degree in Lodge Lord Bruce 1601 on Monday 9th April (accepted)
         Lodge invited to confer the 2nd degree in Lodge Scotia 178 on Tuesday 24th April (accepted)
         Next Committee Meeting will take place on Monday 29th January at 7pm

Thursday 4th January 2007 - Regular Meeting
The lodge was opened in due and ancient form. RWM Bro Ian Redpath took the chair
Apologies were received on behalf of  Bros G Neil PM, N McLean PM, T Purdie DM & A White (FC)
Acting DOC Bro Dick Ralston presented Bros Tom Walker RWM of St John Midcalder 272  &  Bob Hollace RWM of St John Shotts 471
Visitations were reported by Bro Tom Doherty PM
Minutes of the last regular meeting and committee meeting were read and approved.
A small, mixed deputation from within the province was received headed by the RWM of 1601 Bro Robert Clemence
A large deputation from Lodge St James Harthill No 590 was received headed by their RWM Bro George Neilly
Lodge St James had been invited to confer the 2nd Degree on 1 candidate.
Candidate for this evening was Bro Tom Pollock MM of 1186
A total of  39 brethren were present.
Lodges represented: 272, 374, 471, 590, 1601 & 1614

Thursday 21st December 2006 - Regular Meeting
The lodge was opened in due and ancient form. RWM Bro Ian Redpath took the chair
Apologies were received on behalf of  Bros J Robertson PM, R Stewart PM, R Carmichael PM, D Ralston PM & T Purdie DM
Acting DOC Bro Ronald Gemmill presented Bros Jim Hilditch PM DM 927 HM 1186 &  Alex Sweeney PM of Lodge Ibrox 1272
Visitations were reported by Bros Tom Doherty PM (3 lodges in one evening, never got into any!), A McLachlan PM,  M Robertson PM and the RWM
Minutes of the last regular meeting and committee meeting were read and approved.
A small, mixed deputation from within the province was received headed by the RWM of 1601 Bro Robert Clemence
A large deputation from Lodge St Andrews Livingston Station No 1587 was received headed by their IPM Bro Alan Rae
Lodge St Andrews Livingston Station had been invited to confer the 2nd Degree on 1 candidate.
Candidate for this evening was Bro Alan White EA of 1186
A total of  44 brethren were present.
Lodges represented: 31, 272, 374, 927, 1272, 1587 & 1601
AOB: WSW wished the RWM and his good lady all the best over the festive period.

Thursday 7th December 2006 - AGM
The lodge was opened in due and ancient form. RWM Bro Ian Redpath took the chair
Apologies were received on behalf of  Bros Robert Stewart PM & Robert Carmichael PM
Acting DOC Bro Dick Ralston presented Bro Alex Sweeney PM of Lodge Ibrox 1272
Visitations were reported by Bros Tom Doherty PM, Tom Duncan PM,  Jim Robertson PM, Ronnie Gemmill PM and the RWM
Minutes of the last regular meeting and committee meeting were read and approved.
The brother treasurer Norman McL:ean PM then detailed the Lodge balance sheets and accounts which were warmly welcomed and approved.
As this is the last year in office for both the Treasurer and Secretary (Bro John Denholm PM) both were thanked for their endeavours and sterling work during their terms in office.
The Lodge was then Raised and the nomination and election of Office Bearers took place. (view here for 2007/08)
A total of  20 brethren were present.
Lodges represented: 1272
AOB: Test fees are now due (15 pounds). The lodge will subsidise the remainder (10 pounds)

Thursday 16th November 2006 - Regular Meeting
The lodge was opened in due and ancient form. RWM Bro Ian Redpath took the chair
Apologies were received on behalf of  Bros John Mushet PM, Jim Robertson PM, Stuart Allen, Robert Stewart PM, Ronnie Gemmill PM
Visitations were reported by Bros Andy McLachlan PM, Alan Borsbey PM, Murray Robertson on behalf of Jim Robertson PM and the RWM
The RWM reported passing of Bros Thomas White PM and Bro Billy Caldwell (Affiliate member)
A Minutes silence was held as a mark of respect for these two well known and respected brethren.
Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved.
Bro John Grant thanked the lodge for the Get Well card he had received from the lodge.
A large deputation from Lodge Kirktonhall 1614 was received headed by their RWM Bro David Andrew
Lodge Kirktonhall had been invited to confer the 3rd Degree on 1 candidate.
Candidate for this evening was Bro Darren Drummond (MM374)
A total of 42 brethren were present.
Lodges represented: 270, 272, 374, 1272, 1614
AOB: Reminder of Salfire Installation on Saturday 25th November at 4pm. Bro Alan Borsbey PM on the Toast List

Thursday 2nd November 2006 - Regular Meeting
The lodge was opened in due and ancient form. RWM Bro Ian Redpath took the chair
Apologies were received on behalf of the candidate for this evening Bro Alan White 
Visitations were reported by Bro.Thomas Doherty IPM, Bro Thomas Duncan PM and Bro John Mushet PM
Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved.
Sickness reports were received on behalf of Bro Tam White PM DOC who has recently suffered a stroke,
Bro John Grant HM in hospital with internal bleeding. Bro Robert Carmichael PM is in good spirits. 
A large mixed deputation from Lodges within and outwith the province was received headed by the RWM of St John Crofthead Fauldhouse No 374 Bro Brian Clark.
Another Deputation was received from Lodge Salfire No1505 Glasgow headed by their RWM Bro Billy Young
A total of 49 brethren were present.
Thanks were received from the RWM 's of Lodges 374 and 1456 (lodge Camelon)
AOB:- Bro secretary to contact Linburn to see if the dominoes tournament is still on following the revelations of Bro John Grant
          Lodge St James Harthill will be holding a Lodge of Sorrow for the late Junior Colligan on Wednesday 15th November at 7pm.
          The Lodge will also be visiting St James Harthill on the 6th December to confer the 2nd degree.

Thursday 19th October 2006 - Regular Meeting
The lodge was opened in due and ancient form. RWM Bro Ian Redpath took the chair
Apologies were received on behalf of 6 brethren
Visitations were reported by Bro.J Robertson PM, Bro.Thomas Doherty IPM, Bro Norrie McLean PM and RWM Bro Ian Redpath
Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved.
A large deputation from Lodge Blackridge 1145 was received headed by their RWM Bro John Wells.
Lodge Blackridge had been invited to confer the 1st Degree on 1 candidate.
Candidate for this evening was Mr Alan White
Lodges represented;- 374, 1145, 1614
A total of 28 brethren were present.
AOB:- Bro Ronnie Gemmill was re-nominated for a post within PGL
          The Lodge will be visiting Linburn for their annual dominoes match on the 7th Nov.
          Provincial visitation confirmed for 15th March 2007
          374 annual ball (celebrating 150yrs) to be held on 17th Nov in Fauldhouse.Tickets
          15 pounds.

Thursday 5th October 2006 - Regular Meeting
The lodge was opened in due and ancient form. RWM Bro Ian Redpath took the chair
Bro George Neilly RWM of St James Harthill 590 and Bro Marshall Shannon of The Ldge of Light 1656 were presented to the RWM.
Apologies were received on behalf of 6 brethren
Visitations were reported by Bro.Thomas Doherty IPM, Bro Ronnie Gemmill PM and RWM Bro Ian Redpath .
Minutes of the last regular meeting, committee meeting and inquiry meeting were read and approved.
Sickness report received on behalf of Bro Robert Carmichael PM and Bro Joe Fowler.
Ballot on behalf  of Mr Alan White residing in Blackburn was taken and found clear.
Mr White will be invited to the next regular meeting of the lodge to participate in the 1st degree.
A large deputation from Lodge Almondale 1658 (Craigshill, Livingston) was received headed by their RWM Bro Adam Laurie
Lodge Almondale had been invited to confer the 2nd Degree.
Bro Darren Drummond MM of 374 stood in as candidate
Lodges Represented at the meeting:- 272,374, 590, 1272, 1587, 1656 and 1658
A total of 36 brethren were present.
AOB:- Lodge has been asked to confer the 2nd degree at Lodge Lord Bruce on Monday 9th October. This was accepted by the Brethren.

Thursday 21st Sept 2006 - Regular Meeting
The lodge was opened in due and ancient form. RWM Bro Ian Redpath took the chair
Bro Jack Alexander RWM of St John Shotts 471 was presented to the RWM.
Apologies were received on behalf of 5 brethren
Visitations were reported by Bro.Thomas Doherty IPM, Bro Norrie McLean PM and RWM Bro Ian Redpath .
Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved.
No sickness report.
A large deputation from Lodge Lord Bruce 1601 (Blackburn) was received headed by their RWM Bro Eddie Drysdale
Bro Robert Clemence WSW 1601 and Master Elect was congratulated and warmly welcomed into the lodge.
Lodge Lord Bruce had been invited to confer the 1st Degree.
Bro.John Mushet PM stood in as candidate
Lodges Represented at the meeting:- 374, 427, 471, 484, 782, 927 and 1601
A total of 35 brethren were present.
Inquiry meeting to be held in the Masonic on Monday 25th Sept 2006 at 7pm.

Thursday 7th Sept 2006 - Regular Meeting
The lodge was opened in due and ancient form. Bro Thomas Duncan PM (acting RWM) stood in for RWM Bro Ian Redpath who was on holiday.
A minutes silence was observed for Bros. McKenzie Mushet and William "Junior" Colligan.
Apologies were received on behalf of 8 brethren
Visitations were reported by Bros. Ronald Gemmill WSW and Bro Thomas Doherty IPM and Bro Thomas Duncan PM.
Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved.
One Petition to join the lodge was read.
Lodges Represented at the meeting:- 236, 374, 927,1145, 1505 and 1614
A total of 31 brethren were present.
Apologies were received on behalf of Lodge St John Shotts 471 who were supposed to work the degree this evening. Due to a shortage of office bearers they could not attend.
The brethren of St John Stoneyburn worked an exemplification 2nd degree.
Candidate for this evening was Bro. Jim Walker PM
Bro Joe Wells MM 1186 was warmly welcomed back into the lodge on his short visit back to Scotland. Joe moved to Whitby in 1986 and is a joining member of the Caedmon Lodge 6965 EC and Streonshalh Mark MM Lodge 337 of E&W.
Bro John Mushet personally thanked the lodge on behalf of his mother Jenny, for the Cards and Flowers following the passing of his father Bro McKenzie Mushet.
One nomination has been received for RWPGM:- Bro Ken Lindsay

Thursday 31st Aug 2006 - Business Meeting
The lodge was opened in due and ancient form. Bro Thomas Duncan PM (acting RWM) stood in for RWM Bro Ian Redpath who was on holiday. As this was a business meeting no visitors were in attendance. A turn out of 14 brethren were present.
Apologies were received on behalf of 7 brethren.
Visitations were reported by Bros. Ronald Gemmill WSW and Bro Thomas Doherty IPM.
Minutes of the last regular meeting were read and approved.
Minutes of the Committee meetings dated 24th April and 28th August were read and approved.
Various correspondence was read, most notably  from Grand Lodge of Scotland regarding the annual installation and festival of St Andrew to be held on the 30th November in Freemasons hall Edinburgh, then buffet banquet at the Sheriton Grand hotel in Edinburgh. Ticket price £45 exclusive of wines. Payment to be made before 18th October.
A thank you card was read from Catherine Colligan, widow of the late William "Junior" Colligan (honourary member of the lodge). Also an excerpt from Bro Frank Haas (Grand Master of West Virginia) was presented to the lodge acknowledging the recent death of Bro. McKenzie Mushet.
Article to follow.