Last night saw Derbyshire Lodge of Installed Masters, host the 2022 Prestonian Lecture.
This years Lecture is entitled “The Royal Family and Freemasonry” by W. Bro. Dr. J. W. Hawkins PJGD.
The lecture travels through the years of Freemasonry, building links between the members of the Royal Family and the Craft in particular. It’s well worth a listen, if you’re able to go and hear this.
The Lodge has two Prestonian Lecturers, already members so Worshipful Brother Hawkins was in good hands!
On Tuesday night 9 brethren from Hartington Lodge 1085 attended an emergency meeting of Cornucopia Lodge No 9925. To witness the dedication of the new provincial banner. An event that has not happened since 2002 we believe.
The Provincial team supporting the PGM looked splendid in their regalia as they processed in.
The PGM gave an explanation of the banner, how it came about and it’s symbolism after which the provincial Chaplin gave a reading and prayer.
After the dedication, cornucopia lodge then proceeded to pass our very own Bro. Dane Mullis on behalf of Hartington Lodge. The ceremony was very good and his answers to the necessary questions were exemplary, including an additional question given to him by another W.Bro when asked by the WM if anybody else had one to give!
The following festive board was busy and lively and a good time had by all.
The other weekend, four of Hartington Lodges members, travelled North (and in one case south), to attend a simulated game day at Harboro Rocks Clay Shooting Ground.
The day started with a cuppa, full English, safety briefing and drawing of pegs.
This was followed by some great shooting in the morning and then we had elevenses, which consisted of sausage rolls, sloe gin and gin and tonics!
After dinner we had yet more shooting and a couple more fantastic drives!
All-in-all, we had a great day and we will all be making a return visit.
Thanks Harboro Rocks, for your hospitality and your shooting.
And no we’re not talking about football! Although the football was on the cards when we met at The Grange Banqueting Suite for our July meeting.
It started off in the Lodge room, where we Passed Brother David Johnston to the degree of a Fellowcraft.
The ceremony was carried out in exemplary fashion adhering to the new Covid workings at all times.
Two more candidates were Proposed for Initiation and two more balloted for Initiation.
We then finished the evening in the bar, where out tables had been set for dinner, so we were able to watch the game! We were also accompanied by some of our candidates who are waiting to be Initiated and balloted.
Last Wednesday saw Hartington Lodge No 1085’s first meeting back since October 2020.
The Lodge usually meeting in May, we were allowed to hold a late meeting and get on with some Business.
The Worshipful Master was Proclaimed in Office for another year and he Installed those Officers present.
We were also able to Propose a couple of Candidates, getting them ready to start their journey in Freemasonry.
We had a white table meal in the restaurant afterwards and had three Candidates with us, getting to know the members of the Lodge.
An enjoyable evening was had by those who were able to attend. It was great to be back!
