If you haven’t done so already, please add Thursday April 10th to your diary. This is for the Lodge coach meeting at the Masonic Temple, Corbridge Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne at 7.00 p.m.
We hope to discuss a few general purpose items and rehearse a second degree for the benefit of our new officers. All […]
Continue Reading →W.Bro Peter Walker has started to research and prepare short biographies of each of the founding members of Lodge Temperance 2557. The first is Bro. Lewis Forsyth Allan – our first Junior Warden, Freemason, volunteer in the militia, Major with the Royal Garrison Artillery, service in the Boer War and WW1, politician, barrister-in-law and Mayor […]
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It is the custom in many Lodges to present a new Past Master with a jewel which he may wear proudly while he continues to be a member of the lodge. Ownership of the jewel remains with the lodge and arrangements should be made to return the jewel on his leaving so it can […]
Continue Reading →The sad occasion of Bro Russell Spooner’s funeral was attended by five members of Lodge Temperance 2557.
Russell was the longest serving member of Lodge Temperance and in December reached the momentous milestone of 50 years in Freemasonry. Sadly, due to failing health we were unable to present him with his 50 […]
Continue Reading →Lodge Temperance 2557 is pleased to announce that our website now has a visitor counter. Not only does it show the total number of visitors since it was installed at the beginning of March but also how many visited yesterday and today. Over 230 checked our website in the last 7 days! It even lets […]
Continue Reading →This is a reminder to attend the duties of the Lodge at the Masonic Temple, Corbridge Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne at 7.00 p.m. on Thursday March 13th 2014 this being a coach.
We hope to interview a new candidate then rehearse a second degree for the benefit of our new officers. All brethren holding new […]
Continue Reading →It is with great sadness that we have to report the death of our honorary brother, Bro. Russell Spooner PPGSt who died peacefully in hospital on Sunday 23rd February 2014, aged 91 years.
Service and cremation will be held in the Saltwell Crematorium, Saltwell Road, Gateshead on Monday 3rd March at 1.00 p.m., followed by a Service of […]
Continue Reading →The regular meeting of Lodge Temperance 2557 held on Tuesday 18th February was a resounding success, despite a very last minute change to the order of business.
Continue Reading →The biography of Dr. Haripado Chatterjee from Calcutta, India has been added to the Lodge Temperance 2557 Roll of Honour. Our researcher, W bro Peter Walker has been unable to find any conclusive information about Haripado’s military career but check out the rest of his story here
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Continue Reading →Attention Lodge Temperance 2557 Golfers! The Northumberland Masonic Golfing Society has provided details of their Charity event on Friday 20th June 2014. Please contact our secretary for the application form if you’d like to participate.
Northumberland Masonic Golfing Society
Application form for Charity Event at
Burgham Park Golf […]
Continue Reading →Please attend the duties of the Lodge at the Masonic Temple, Corbridge Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne at 7.00 p.m. on Tuesday 18th February 2014 this being a regular meeting.
Continue Reading →There will be a coach meeting on February 13th, 7:00 sharp at the Masonic Hall, Corbridge Road, Byker.
Continue Reading →Lodge Temperance is pleased to announce that our facebook page is now mentioned on the Provincial Grand Lodge of Northumberland’s website and can be seen at Provincial Grand Lodge.
If you haven’t done so already check out Lodge Temperance 2557 on facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/lodge.temperance
Continue Reading →The Worshipful Master thanks all the brethren and visitors who attended the January regular meeting on the 21st and for making it such a success. Highlights were:
The Lodge was opened in due form. A successful ballot was held for two new candidates Charles, one of the candidates, was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry. […]
Continue Reading →We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate our newest Entered Apprentice, Bro Charles who was initiated on the 21st January. Bro. Charles lives in Houghton Le Spring and is studying at Greater Manchester Bolton University. We welcome Bro. Charles to Lodge Temperance 2557 and look forward to his progress in Freemasonry.
Continue Reading →The following brethren will have a masonic birthday with Lodge Temperance 2557 this month:
W. Bro. T. E. Keddy PPGSuptWks – 17 years Bro. A. Drummond – 9 years Bro. M. J. Golding – 2 years Bro. K. J. Donnelly- 2 years Bro. S. Swinney – 1 year.
Congratulations from Lodge Temperance 2557! Wishing you a happy masonic […]
Continue Reading →A reminder that the regular meeting of Lodge Temperance 2557 will be held at the Masonic Temple in Corbridge Road, Byker on Tuesday 21st January at 7:00. Some items of business are:
To open the Lodge To confirm the minutes of the last regular meeting To receive W Bro Peter Past Provincial Assistant Grand Director of […]
Continue Reading →This is a reminder that there will be a coach meeting on January 9th, 7:00 sharp at the Masonic Hall, Corbridge Road, Byker. It is very importance to attend, or give notice that you can’t, as we will be trying to practise a first Degree for the benefit of our new officers. All brethren holding new […]
Continue Reading →Please check out the three new biographies added to the WW1 Roll of Honour. They are for Driver William John Kerr and Private James William Snowball both listed on the hand written Roll of Honour and Lance Corporal George William Hope who is mentioned in the minutes of the 17th September 1917 but did not […]
Continue Reading →Fraternal seasons greeting to all members and visitors to Lodge Temperance 2557, and visitors to this website.
The Worshipful Master and Officers wish you and your families a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
The New Year promises to be an exciting one for Lodge Temperance with a visit in January from an overseas member, […]
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