Lodge Temperance 2557 created its very own facebook page in November 2013. We now have a loyal following of 40 people but can we get to 50?
Continue Reading →Norman Walter Brodie was a Freemason and member of Lodge Temperance and served in the Great War. The hand written entry in the Roll of Honor at the end of the Lodge Temperance 2557 Minute Book reads “Pte. N. W. Brodie, Army Service Corps (Mechanical Transports)”. Check out his story Continue Reading →
The regular meeting of Lodge Temperance 2557 held on Tuesday 15th April was very enjoyable with our new Entered Apprentice being passed to the second or Fellowcraft degree. A challenging evening for our Director of Ceremonies with several officers sending last minute apologies due to injury or unexpected work commitments, but he rose to the […]
Continue Reading →Founding member Bro Samuel Ferguson Davidson of St Nicholas Lodge No.1676 was one of several brethren who in 1895 provided items to the Lodge to ensure it started without debt. Bro. Samuel’s contribution was a chest to keep the Lodge property in. This chest is still with the Lodge today but over time, knowledge of […]
Continue Reading →Please mark this on your diary!!
The Worshipful Master requests you attend the duties of the Lodge at the Masonic Temple, Corbridge Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne at 7.00 p.m. on April 15th 2014 this being a regular meeting. Some items of business are:
To open the Lodge To confirm the minutes of the last regular meeting A second […]
Continue Reading →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
Keep checking back for […]
Continue Reading →Breaking news from our Senior Deacon Bro. Dr. Chris Tait as he visits Cowpen Lodge 4824, the first of 159 Lodges in his challenge to visit all the lodges in the Province of Northumberland. Read the first part of this epic journey.
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. […]
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