On Feburary 25th I went to my affiliate chapter No 259 where i am in the chair some of our regular members were missing but we still had about 9 of our own members there. We had a visitation From Torrie Royal Arch chapter from Fife & Kinross who confered teh Royal Arch Degree which was excellent. After the Degree and a few favourable comments by the Treasurer John Massey, i was presented 2 companions, i considered it a privledge to present them with a Diploma for 40 years service to the Chapter , one of which stated St. Vincent No 459 & st. Vincent Plantation No 259 the other was Plantation No 259 & St vincent Plantation No 259, one companion from each of the amalgimated chapters . After the meeting we had agreat harmony with conversations with various people on many subjects
Maryhill No 296
On Tuesday 18th February I visited Maryhill R.A.C No 296 as the first Principal of St. Vincent Plantation No 259 The meeting was opened by the I.P.Z and they had 2 candidates and an affiliate. The affiliation was done by M.E.C Eric Glencross he also did the Mark affiliation on the 2 candidates. The Excellent masters Degree was carried out by the companions present with a little help from the visitors myself included. the degree was excellent and went very well. I Put in an advertisement for my meeting on Tuesday. The harmony was good but I did not win any raffles
Dennistoun Criptic Provincial Visit
on Monday 17th February I attended Dennistoun Cryptic Council as Part of my Provincial Duties it was quite a quick meeting, as all their books and accounts were in perfect order all the usual faces there. After the meeting I stayed for the harmony which was good and I won a bottle of wine in the raffle the meeting finished quite early and I was in the house by 10 pm
St John 257
On Wednesday 12th February I attended my Mother Chapter St. John there were a few apologies and I had to stand in as 3rd principal. As we are Going to Torrie R.A.C on the 26th were had an exemplification of the Excellent Masters Degree so everyone knew what they were doing, it went ok and we finished the meeting and had a nice harmony
Centaury Lodge of Research
on Monday 10th February I visited Lodge of Research centaury in Shettleston in Glasgow
Where there was a Lecture By Brother Iain Glennie on the “Masonic Apron”. The Lecture was very informative and interesting with lots of facts, one of the Most interesting one is:-
The Golden fleece
it seems that a lamb skin placed in a river bed that contains Gold over time will catch the small flakes of gold that come down stream and when you remove the fleece it is covered in gold hence the name “the Golden Fleece “
Mid & East Lothian installation
On Saturday 8th February along with other members of Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Glasgow I attended the installation of M.E.C Andrew McKeen in the masonic hall in Dalkeith (a very small hall) the Glasgow Province was well represented with 6 member in total there. We had to go into the hall early to get a reasonable seat which we did we were packed in like sardine with barely room to stand due to the large attendance, Seating for the meal was by placed name cards again barely room to move but thoroughly enjoyable we left after the main course and was back in Glasgow by 6pm Glad I went even though we did not stay for the speeches. I will make it a point to visit their convocation
Shamrock & thistle
On Friday the 7th of February I visited Shamrock & Thistle R.A.C No 87 , the companions had a run through of the Excellent masters Degree and were good will the companions present paying full attention to the degree workers, I made a comment on the degree and how it is good to see some new office bearers taking part for the first time, I stayed for the harmony and left around 10:30pm and home before 11pm
Barns of Clyde
On Tuesday the 4th February I visited Barns of Clyde R.A.C. No 403 in Clydebank it was the first time I visited this chapter, it was their provincial visitation and they also had a candidate for the excellent masters Degree, I met M.E.C Bill Nisbit the depute Grand superintendent of Dumbarton who is a member of St. John R.A.C. no 257 my mother chapter, it was a good degree and I particularly liked the way they did the veil lecture with the parts done at each veil . I never stayed for the harmony but will certainly visit them again.
St. Vincent Plantation No 259
On Tuesday 28th January I attended my adopted chapter St. Vincent Plantation, although we had a few companions missing due to health it was quite well attended by the companions and visitors, We carried out an Excellent Masters Degree ourselves and I did the obligation , the readings and the veil lecture. I intimated to the companions that I intend to visit Barns of Clyde next Tuesday and Shamrock & Thistle on Friday and anyone would be welcome to join me. After the meeting at harmony we had the usual masonic toasts as well as some harmony from the companions and visitors
Excellent night as usual !
Cathedral Lodge & Council
on Friday 24th January I attended my lodge & Council it was quite well attended and it was also the provincial visitation to check the books and accounts of the council. We got a clear minute as everything was in order which as Treasurer pleased me. After them meeting at the harmony we had a small Burns supper with the haggis piped in by David Ogilvie, Enjoyable night although I did not win any raffles