Archive for February, 2008
Posted in February 29th, 2008
Had the opportunity to visit my 1st Daylight Lodge on Thursday. The WM is a regular visitor to various Lodges in the District and he let it be known that they had a live candidate for the days work. Arranged my work schedule accordingly to ensure that I could attend and to support the WM.
Arrived at 0930hrs [...]
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Posted in February 27th, 2008
Visited The Central Coast Lodge at Gosford Masonic Centre. They usually meet every alternate month, however, this was an emergent meeting and the work of the evening was to Initiate a New Brother.
Was warmly received and welcomed by Brethren I have met previously and subsequently introduced to new Brethren. I was invited to be part [...]
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Posted in February 25th, 2008
Fraternal visit to Lodge Friendship. We were invited to perform the work of the evening which was the “2nd Degree on their young candidate”
Approximately 16 Members of our Lodge were in attendance and we were asked to fall in behind the DC and make our way to our respective stations.
It must be said that the [...]
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Posted in February 21st, 2008
February Meeting commenced at 1800hrs because we have a Fraternal Visitation from Lodge Resurgo. The visitations extend back to 1951 and have undergone a number of changes and amalgamations.
The South started at 1800hrs and once all had been served, I had the pleasure of talking with a visiting Brother and he further explained the relationship betweeen [...]
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Posted in February 21st, 2008
Visited Lodge Wyong Tuggerah Lakes on Saturday 16th February, which tyled at 1800hrs.
Greetings were given and made to Brethren I have met previously and I was invited to join the Fraternal party from Lodge Saratoga. Lodge was tyled earlier than usual, owing to the fact that Lodge Calala Tamworth were visiting Fraternally.
The work of the [...]
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Posted in February 21st, 2008
Visited by invitation to attend Lodge Millennium on Friday 15th February. It took approximately 40 minutes from the Central Coast to Hornsby and then a bit longer from Hornsby to Epping..go figure.
Greeted at the the door by the D.G.I.W. who made me feel most welcome and who subsequently examined my credentials or lack thereof and [...]
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Posted in February 12th, 2008
Visited the Mystes Rosae Rose Croix Sovereign Chapter on Tuesday night at New Lambton.
Warmly received and welcomed. Spoke with Brethren that I initially met from my visit to Gosford recently, as well as old aquaintances. Took our respective places in the Lodge and the District Commander accompanied by a number of 33 degree Officers entered.
The [...]
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Posted in February 11th, 2008
Management Meeting and planning for the upcoming year. Many Fraternal visits have been planned, with the first being this Saturday for Lodge Speers Point which meets at Cardiff.
Submitted the papers for our new candidate. Looking forward to assisting in that nights work.
It is true what they say, that the Master of the Lodge sets the [...]
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Posted in February 10th, 2008
Attended the Gosford Masonic Centre on Saturday evening and made myself known to the MWS and his Officers.
The District Commander and a number of Brethren travelled from Newcastle to attend and their presence and assistance was greatly appreciated by the MWS and his Officers.
Work of the evening was an Exemplification of the Eighteenth Degree. I was asked [...]
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Posted in February 7th, 2008
First Meeting of 2008 for the Belmont Royal Arch Chapter. All members and visitors arrived through the pouring rain. Officers completed final preparations and all came to order. General Business and various reports were relayed when a Brother collasped.
The true meaning of Freemasonry was revealed to me as Brethren from across the Lodge room rushed [...]
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