Brother John Stewart, Provincial Grand Master, was awarded honorary membership of Lodge St Molios No 774 at the annual visitation on Saturday, 12 April 2025.
Honorary Membership of Lodge St Molios No 774
Lodge Tarbert Tarbert Lochfyne No 1306 Installation
On 2 November 2024, Brother Charles Nicolson was installed as RWM of Lodge Tarbert, Tarbert Loch Fyne No 1306 by Graeme and Jim McMillan, both Past Masters of Lodge Inveraray St John No 50. This was Graeme and Jim’s second installation ceremony as installing masters in two days, with a cheeky Provincial Royal Arch convocation thrown into the mix in between. The installation ceremony was impeccable and it was a real treat to see a father and son working together as installing masters.
Congratulations to you both for such fine work. Thank you to all at 1306 for the warm welcome and splendid hospitality.
Photos provided by RWM Charles Nicolson.
Lodge Kyles of Bute No 1120 Installation
On Friday, 1 November, Bro David Munro was installed as RWM of Lodge Kyles of Bute No 1120 by Graeme and Jim McMillan, both Past Masters of Lodge Inveraray St John No 50. The installing masters did an impeccable job and it was a real treat to witness a father and son working together in this role.
Thank you to all at 1120 for the warm welcome and excellent hospitality.
New and Young Masons Degree on Islay
The New and Young Masons conferred a MM degree on progressive candidate Jack Smith at Lodge Lochindaal No 1592 on Saturday, 28 September. The team was very ably led by Fraser Harvey, PM No 496 and assisted by Shaun Johnson and Craig from Lodge Tarbert No 1306, Kevin Johnston from the Oban Commercial Lodge No 180 and Simon McVicar from Lodge St Munn Ardnadam No 496.
Many of the brethren were doing ritual for the first time, but you would never have known. It was a pleasure to witness such a fine degree, performed with the perfect balance of solemnity and humour. If you get a chance to support the New and Young Masons around the Province, you should take it!
Visitation from St Conval Giffnock No 1359 to Arran
On Saturday, 13 July 2024 Lodge St Molios No 774 hosted a visiting deputation from Lodge St Conval Giffnock No 1359. The visiting lodge conferred a Master Mason degree upon one of 774’s candidates.
