
Lodge St.Andrew, No.524
Lodge Annual
Installation – 17/12/2011
The Lodge’s Annual Installation took place on
the 17th of December 2011, whereby Brother Graham F. Wyllie was
elected to the chair of King Solomon in the usual Masonic tradition.
There was a very good turn out; we had 56
visitors from 27 Lodges, coming from within and with-out the Province to show
their support to Lodge St Andrew 524.



Lodge
Annual Installation – 17/12/2011 – Photos



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Latest News 2011
Bro. N. Robb PM being presented with his 50 year
diploma by RWM Bobby Cook & Almoner Kenny Walker


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16 Brethren intend to attend Lodge Robert
Burns No.440 on the 24th of June 2011
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The visitation to Lodge Gleniffer
1219 on 14th of June 2011 is cancelled
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Bro. N. Robb PM is to be presented with his
50year diploma.
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Lodge Oban
Commercial 180 conferred a MM degree on 21st May 2011 at Lodge St Andrew 524
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Bro. N. Robb PM and Mrs. Robb are their
celebrating 70 years.
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Bros. Robert Thomson Brown and James McGregor
Anderson PM will be getting their jubilee (50 year) diplomas on 28.03.11.
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A very big “thank you” to Bro. John Duncan and
his sons for the donation of the new railings for the stairs which are
phenomenal
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Archive News of 2010
Major Allan Golf
Tournament
The Major Allan Golf Tournament was held at
Loudoun Gowf Club near Newmilns
on the 7th of June 2010.
Bro Iain MacDonald, PM has once again done the
lodge proud by coming out first in the Stableford
competition. Well done Bro Iain Macdonald. The photograph below was taken by
courtesy of the provincial lodge of Renfrewshire East, whom have published this
article on their website, which can be accessed at

Lodge St Andrew 524 –
Now Open on Sunday
There has been a change in the Lodge’s
operational days and the Lodge will now be open every Sunday from 12.30pm until
6.00pm. The Lodge is also available for Christenings, for further details,
contact Derek at 01355 237643.
Lodge St
Andrew 524 – Annual Sponsored Walk 2010
On Sunday 8th August 2010, 45 walkers did the
sponsored walk from Strathyre to Callender
with all completing the walk on a pleasant day weather
wise. After the walk a deserved meal was served by the Brethren of Lodge
Ben Ledi No.614 and after the meal Bro. R. Cook RWM
presented Bro. P. Nieto RWM 614 with a trowel to thank the Lodge for all their
assistance and donations through the years.

Other news
clippings of 2010
26th
January 2010: Bro. Matt Park received a Jubilee Diploma (60 years) and
Bro. John Callaghan received his 50 year Diploma.
7th
June 2010: Bro Iain Macdonald won the Stable-ford Golf Trophy once again.
12th
April 2010: The RWM. Bro Robert Cook presented Bro. Tom McCutcheon with a
Distinguished Members Service Diploma
Visitation – Lodge
Oban Commercial 180 – Oban – 22nd May 2010
On 22nd May 2010, 21 Brethren
accompanied the RWM to Oban Commercial Lodge No. 180, where for the first time
ever a visiting Lodge from out-with the Oban area conferred a degree. The
degree team conferred the FC degree on this occasion and were congratulated at
the close of the ceremony by the RWPGM of Argyll and the Isles, Bro. Douglas
Craig. After the ceremony Bro. R. Cook RWM presented an engraved
trowel to the RWM of Lodge Oban Commercial No.180 to commemorate the
occasion. The Brethren then spent some time in harmony with the Brethren
in Oban.
Lodge Rededication
Ceremony – 10th April 2010
On Saturday,
10th May 2010, the Lodge celebrated 100 years of Freemasonry within the hall at
Lodge Charity Walk - Sunday 2nd
August 2009
The Lodge is running a charity walk on Sunday the 2nd August 2009,
with all proceeds going to Ward 22 - Still Birth Unit, Wishaw General Hospital
(Charity Number: SC005674). The walk will take place over the scenic ten mile
walk from Strathyre to Callander,
in the Trossachs. After the walk, the walkers will be
treated to a spot of lunch and hospitality from the brethren of Lodge Ben Ledi No. 614. There will be coach travel for all walkers to
and from Callander - leaving
Anyone who wishes to take part in the walk, requires sponsorship
forms or wishes to make a donation - please send a e-mail to Bro. Kenny Walker
June 29th 2009 - Golf News
The lodge would like to congratulate Bro. J. N. MacDonald, P.M. on
winning the annual PGL Stableford Competition, which
was held recently at the Old Ranfurly Golf Club in
The trophy will
be presented to Iain at the next Tri-Annual Communication of the PGL on Friday
30th October.
June 20th 2009 - RWM makes presentation to mark
the 50th Anniversary of Lodge
May 16th 2009 - Report on Special Meeting.
On Saturday 16th May, Lodge St. Andrew had the pleasure of
welcoming a deputation from Lodge Oban Commercial 180, which was headed by
their own R.W.M. Bro. Sandy MacLeod. Lodge Oban Commercial then carried out the
work of the afternoon, by conferring an excellent F.C. degree on one of our
candidates. At the close of the meeting, Lodge Oban Commercial presented Lodge
St. Andrew with a suitably inscribed vase, which is now on display in our
display cabinet. A meal and an harmony lasting for a few hours followed after
the meeting.
At the same meeting, we had the pleasure of the company of Bro.
John Miller, Depute Provincial Grand Master of Renfrewshire East as well as
Bro. Douglas Craig, Provincial Grand Master of Argyll and The Isles.
The lodge would like to thank Lodge Oban Commercial for an
excellent degree as well as the brethren who attended the meeting.
May 7th 2009 - RWM attends Civic Reception to
honour the 50th. Anniversary of Lodge
May 4th 2009 - Report on EK Reigning Masters
Degree.
A report and pictures of the recent annual East Kilbride Reigning
Masters degree held this year at Lodge Kil Bryd, can be found on the 1667's website - you can read the
report by clicking on the following link:
http://www.kilbryd.co.uk/pr(05).htm
May 4th 2009 - RWM attends New Towns Degree.
http://www.kilbryd.co.uk/pr(06).htm
March 24th 2009 - Presentation of donation to
the
During the Annual Provincial Lodge visit to the lodge on the Tuesday
24th March 2009, the RWM presented Bro. David A. Reid, the Provincial Grand
Master of Renfrewshire East, with a cheque for £200 as a donation to the
In the same evening, honorary membership was conferred by the RWM
on Bro. Andrew Hosie, Substitute Provincial Grand
Master of Renfrewshire East.
March 24th 2009 -
This years East Kilbride Lodges Devine Service will be hosted by
Lodge Kil Byrd at Douglas Hall (
Lodge Annual Dance at Dunoon
Saturday 13th June -
Sunday 14th June 2009
Price of £70 includes
return coach transfer from
Dinner, Bed,
Breakfast in Glenmorag Hotel in Dunoon
including live entertainment.
Return coach via Tarbet, Crainlarich and Lochearnhead, with stop in Callander
with time to explore, back at
Names or queries to
G. Wyllie - £20 deposit per person required.
17th February 2009 - St. Andrew Lodges
Gathering.
This year's St.
Andrew Lodges gathering will be held at Lodge Irvine St. Andrew 149, within
their M.H. at