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It is with great pleasure I have to inform the brethren that on Thursday 2nd February 2012 Honorary Membership was confered upon Bro. Pat McCluskey P.M. 1601 by Lodge St John Stoneyburn 1186. As most of the brethren are aware Bro. Pat is out 5 days a week visiting all the lodges in the province, and this honour is well justified. From the brethren of 1601 we would like to congratulate Pat on this honour and no doubt there will be more to come.
I would like to inform the brethren that I visited Bro. Harry Lamond at Tippethill House
Bro. Harry is suffering from Lung Cancer, but I am pleased to say very much alert and is full of banter Harry was roll No. 9 in 1601 and would love a visit from any of the brethren
Almoner
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Monday 30th January 2012
This being a 5th Monday in the Month the Lodge held a Special Meeting.
This was a very special meeting as a 2nd degree was being worked by brethren from the Province of Linlithgowshire who were all under the age of 35.
After opening the lodge and welcoming all the brethren I requested that the D.O.C. did not require to present all the Past Masters sitting in the Temple at the opening as there was so many and they would be presented at their next visit. As there was no business the D.O.C. retired and on his return presented a very large deputation from various lodges throughout the province. The deputation was headed by Bro. Hugh Paterson R.W.M. Lodge Hopetoun St John .also presented were Bro. James Kirkton Vaughan R.W.M. 636, Bro.Robert McLeod R.W.M. 1587, Bro. Alan Baker R.W.M. 1614, Bro. Ray Newton I.P.M. 1305, Bro. David Lacey I.P.M. 1232, Bro. William Renwick .P.M. 272, Bro. Robert Brodley D.M.1587, Bro. John Crawford D.M. Bro. Tom Smith S.M. 272 I welcomed all brethren into the east and gave a warm welcome to the remainder of the deputation. D.O.C then retired and on his return presented a large deutation from Lodge New Monklands Montrose 88 headed by their R.W.M Bro. Robert Gaines also presented was Bro. Ian McIndoe P.M., Bro. Tom Reid .P.M, Bro. Ian Carson P.M.,Bro. Alex McGirtney P.M. Bro. Kenneth Dalzell P.M. also in the deputation was Bro. Keith Stirling R.W.M. 13, Bro. Jim Thomson P.M. H.M. 178, Bro. Dennis Marshall S.M. 13. I welcomed all brethren into the east and gave a warm welcome to the remainder of the deputation. D.O.C then retired and on his return presented a deputation of the degree team for this evening (all under 35) The deputation was headed by Bro. Scott Robertson R.W.M. St. John Stoneyburn 1186 also presented were Bro. Gavin McConnell R.W.M. 927, Bro. Bro. Darren Drummond R.W.M. 374 and Bro Robert Potter D.M.85 again I invited all brethren to the east and welcomed the remainder of the large deputation. Once again D.O.C. retired and on his return presented a large deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Linlithgowshire headed by R.W.P.G.M. Bro. Robert Scott P.M 85.also presented were Bro. George Preston P.P.G.M. P.M. H.M. 272 Bro. Jim Hilditch P.P.G.M. P.M. H.M.927 Bro. David Rintoul S.P.G.M.P.M. 636 Bro. Ronnie Gemmill P.G. Sec P.M. H.M.1186 Bro. Robert Potter P.G Chaplain R.W.M. 85. I invited all brethren to the east and welcomed the remainder of the deputation. After the very large attendance had settled down I presented the gavel to Bro. Robert Scott R.W.P.G.M. who gave a suitable reply. I then handed over the gavel to Bro Scott Robertson R.W.M.1186 who was conducting the degree team for the evening. After the degree team had taken up their various offices an excellent Fellow Craft degree was conferred upon the candidate Bro.Jordon Potter. At the conclusion of the degree Bro. Scott Robertson thanked the degree team for an excellent degree and thanked them for all there hard work at the various practices and the fruits of there labour had certainly paid of. Bro. Robert Scott R.W.P.G.M. congratulated the degree team on a excellent degree and commented with so many young Freemasons in the province all looks well for the future. Provincial Grand Lodge retired. At the end of the ceremony Bro. Robert Gaines R.W.M. 88 spoke on behalf of the visitors for the warm welcome they had received into the lodge room and congratulated the degree team for an excellent working of the 2nd Degree
The collection for the evening raised the fine sum of £344.13 of which was being donated to Prostrate Cancer Charity
The atttendance was 135 brethren
A harmony followed
This being a 5th Monday in the Month the Lodge held a Special Meeting.
This was a very special meeting as a 2nd degree was being worked by brethren from the Province of Linlithgowshire who were all under the age of 35.
After opening the lodge and welcoming all the brethren I requested that the D.O.C. did not require to present all the Past Masters sitting in the Temple at the opening as there was so many and they would be presented at their next visit. As there was no business the D.O.C. retired and on his return presented a very large deputation from various lodges throughout the province. The deputation was headed by Bro. Hugh Paterson R.W.M. Lodge Hopetoun St John .also presented were Bro. James Kirkton Vaughan R.W.M. 636, Bro.Robert McLeod R.W.M. 1587, Bro. Alan Baker R.W.M. 1614, Bro. Ray Newton I.P.M. 1305, Bro. David Lacey I.P.M. 1232, Bro. William Renwick .P.M. 272, Bro. Robert Brodley D.M.1587, Bro. John Crawford D.M. Bro. Tom Smith S.M. 272 I welcomed all brethren into the east and gave a warm welcome to the remainder of the deputation. D.O.C then retired and on his return presented a large deutation from Lodge New Monklands Montrose 88 headed by their R.W.M Bro. Robert Gaines also presented was Bro. Ian McIndoe P.M., Bro. Tom Reid .P.M, Bro. Ian Carson P.M.,Bro. Alex McGirtney P.M. Bro. Kenneth Dalzell P.M. also in the deputation was Bro. Keith Stirling R.W.M. 13, Bro. Jim Thomson P.M. H.M. 178, Bro. Dennis Marshall S.M. 13. I welcomed all brethren into the east and gave a warm welcome to the remainder of the deputation. D.O.C then retired and on his return presented a deputation of the degree team for this evening (all under 35) The deputation was headed by Bro. Scott Robertson R.W.M. St. John Stoneyburn 1186 also presented were Bro. Gavin McConnell R.W.M. 927, Bro. Bro. Darren Drummond R.W.M. 374 and Bro Robert Potter D.M.85 again I invited all brethren to the east and welcomed the remainder of the large deputation. Once again D.O.C. retired and on his return presented a large deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Linlithgowshire headed by R.W.P.G.M. Bro. Robert Scott P.M 85.also presented were Bro. George Preston P.P.G.M. P.M. H.M. 272 Bro. Jim Hilditch P.P.G.M. P.M. H.M.927 Bro. David Rintoul S.P.G.M.P.M. 636 Bro. Ronnie Gemmill P.G. Sec P.M. H.M.1186 Bro. Robert Potter P.G Chaplain R.W.M. 85. I invited all brethren to the east and welcomed the remainder of the deputation. After the very large attendance had settled down I presented the gavel to Bro. Robert Scott R.W.P.G.M. who gave a suitable reply. I then handed over the gavel to Bro Scott Robertson R.W.M.1186 who was conducting the degree team for the evening. After the degree team had taken up their various offices an excellent Fellow Craft degree was conferred upon the candidate Bro.Jordon Potter. At the conclusion of the degree Bro. Scott Robertson thanked the degree team for an excellent degree and thanked them for all there hard work at the various practices and the fruits of there labour had certainly paid of. Bro. Robert Scott R.W.P.G.M. congratulated the degree team on a excellent degree and commented with so many young Freemasons in the province all looks well for the future. Provincial Grand Lodge retired. At the end of the ceremony Bro. Robert Gaines R.W.M. 88 spoke on behalf of the visitors for the warm welcome they had received into the lodge room and congratulated the degree team for an excellent working of the 2nd Degree
The collection for the evening raised the fine sum of £344.13 of which was being donated to Prostrate Cancer Charity
The atttendance was 135 brethren
A harmony followed
Bro. Alan Dale R.W.M.
The under 35 degree team who conducted a 2nd Degree in the lodge on Monday 30th January 2012
The degree team was headed by Bro Scott Robertson R.W.M. 1186
Next Meeting will be held MONDAY 13th February 2012 @7.00pm
Business 2nd Degree (Annual visit from Provincial Grand Lodge)
R.W.M. Bro. Alan Dale with our brethren from America who attended the lodge on Monday 23rd January 2012
Bro. Alex King R.W.M presented Bro. Andrew Fleming P.M. 13 with his Honorary Members Diploma
and Lodge Tie on Monday 14th November 2011
R.W.M. Bro. Alex King presented Bro.Tom Duncan P.M. 1186 and Bro. Tom McAllister I.P.M. 413
with there Honorary Members Diploma & Lodge Tie on Monday 24th October 2011
PAST MASTER DEGREE 10th October 2011
Bro. Willie Mckenzie Bro. Charlie Rogerson Bro. John McEwen Bro. David Ure
Bro. Phil Devitt Bro Matt Harvey Bro James Hrvey Bro. Paul Heron Bro. Tom Marshall
Yong Masons Degree Monday 11th April 2011
Conferring Master Bro. Alan Dale W.S.W. P.M.
Bro. A. Caven Bro. J. Kavanagh Bro. K. Dodd Bro. J. Robb Bro. H. Stubbs
Bro.A. Rennie Bro.G. Drysdale Bro.A. Dale Bro.T. Cooper E.A. Bro.D. McIndoe Bro.J. Murray Bro.D. Taylor
Conferring Master Bro. Alan Dale W.S.W. P.M. welcomes 1601 newest Entered Apprentice Bro. Tommy Cooper into the Lodge. Bro. Cooper is a member of the armed forces serving in: The Royal Regiment of Scotland . 3 Scots . Black Watch at present in Fort George.
Just like one of our other brethren Bro. Graham Thomson, Bro. Tommy will in the near future be doing his tour of duty in Afghanistan. Bro. Tommy is hopeful it may be nearer the end of the year in order for him to receive his 2nd and 3rd Degrees.
No matter when, 1601 is very proud of both our brethren and wherever they serve our country, we wish them well.
PAST MASTERS DEGREE MONDAY 11th October 2010
Conferring Master Bro. Robert Clements P.M.
Bro M. Harvey Bro. J. Harvey Bro. J. Millar Bro A. Dale Bro. P. Easton Bro. E. Drysdale
Bro. D. Ure Bro. C. Rogerson Bro. J. McEwen R.W.M. Bro P. Devitt Bro. R. Clements Bro. P. Heron Bro. W. McKenzie Bro J. Drysdale
Bro. Alan Dale W.S.W 1601 P.M. 6092 Worthy Master Bro. Richard Brown 6092 Bro. Robert Clements P.M. 1601
On the 6th September 2010 Bro Alan Dale W.S.W. P.M. along with Bro. Robert Clements P.M. visited
Lodge of St Peter 6092 Province of Bedfordshire (Bro. Alan's Mother Lodge) on this occassion it was the
last meeting of Bro Richard Brown Worthy Master
 Bro Albert Crooks and R.W.M. Bro. Philip Devitt |  Display Cabinet of Bro John Crooks P.M. 1601 First initiate R.W.M.
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Two Brethren from Lodge Scotia Glasgow 178 who were made Honorary Members on Saturday 25th September 2010
Bro. James Thomson R.W.M. 178 R.W.M. Bro Philip Devitt 1601 Bro Stephen Glover P.M. 178
R.W.M. Bro. Philip Devitt gives Bro. Graham Thomson M.M. 1610 ( with his new lodge regalia) a warm welcome
back in to the lodge after his tour in Afghanistan
 Proud father Bro George Thomson I.G. enjoys a pint with his son Graham at the Lodge Harmony
|  First to the bar Bro Graham Thomson for his free pint of Belhaven as promised by the brethren of 1601 |
Our visiting brothers from Lodge of St Peter 6092
Bro. Alex King W.S.W. and the young mason who worked a 1st Degree on Saturday 10th April 2010
Bro. Tony Caven Bro. Alan Dale Bro. Henry Stubbs
Bro. George Thomson Bro. Allan Rennie Bro. Alex King W.S.W. Bro. Gordon Rennie Bro. Joe Robb
On Monday 25th January 2010 R.W.M. Bro Philip Devitt presented to Bro John Clarkson Architect with his,
Diploma of Distinguished Service Membership in token of appreciation of his long and faithful service to the lodge
Diploma of Distinguished Service Membership in token of appreciation of his long and faithful service to the lodge
Bro. John Clarkson
On Monday 23rd November 2009 Bro. Philip Devitt R.W.M. presented Bro John Clarkson with the Almoners Jewel.
Brother John Clarkson has been the Lodge Almoner for 21 years and reluctanly he had to retire from the post this year due to family health reasons.
Such is John's enthusiasm for the craft at our recent installation he was installed as Lodge Architect a post that can allow him to spend a bit more time at home.
Bro. John Clarkson holds quite a unique record in freemsonary, being the longest ever serving Almoner in 1601.
In 2001 in his mother lodge of 1601 after 14 years of loyal service to the Provincial Grand Lodge of Linlithgowshire he was presented with the jewel of Provincial Grand Senior Warden by the then Provincial Grand Master Bro Gavin McDonald.
John is the first brother in the history of Lodge Lord Bruce to have achieved this high position. He also has the proud record of being the first Brother in the history of The Provincial Grand Lodge of Linlithgowshire to have achieved this honour having never been a Past Master
The brethren of Lodge Lord Bruce hold Brother John Clarkson in high esteem and look forward to seeing him come about the lodge for many years to come.
Brother John Clarkson has been the Lodge Almoner for 21 years and reluctanly he had to retire from the post this year due to family health reasons.
Such is John's enthusiasm for the craft at our recent installation he was installed as Lodge Architect a post that can allow him to spend a bit more time at home.
Bro. John Clarkson holds quite a unique record in freemsonary, being the longest ever serving Almoner in 1601.
In 2001 in his mother lodge of 1601 after 14 years of loyal service to the Provincial Grand Lodge of Linlithgowshire he was presented with the jewel of Provincial Grand Senior Warden by the then Provincial Grand Master Bro Gavin McDonald.
John is the first brother in the history of Lodge Lord Bruce to have achieved this high position. He also has the proud record of being the first Brother in the history of The Provincial Grand Lodge of Linlithgowshire to have achieved this honour having never been a Past Master
The brethren of Lodge Lord Bruce hold Brother John Clarkson in high esteem and look forward to seeing him come about the lodge for many years to come.
Bro. Graham George Thomson M.M. 1601
The brethren of Lodge Lord Bruce were delighted to welcome back Bro Graham Thomson into the lodge after his Tour of Duty in Afghanistan. Unfortunately Bro Graham's return is just as the lodge goes into recess and before we re-open in September Graham will be serving in Germany, then back of to Afghanistan. From everyone in the Lodge we wish him well and look forward to him returning home safe and sound and wearing his new lodge regalia back in 1601.
On 28th February Graham finished 56th in Hesco Half Marathon in camp Bastion Afghanistan with a time of 1hr 33mins. A fantastic time under such terrible conditions There was 500 soldiers who started the race representing countries from America, Denmark Estonian and all three services from the British Army.
To Graham and all the competitors well done lads and everyone back home is very proud of you.
Graham is 22 years old and a Master Mason of 1601 and the son of Bro. George Thomson the Lodge Inner Guard
Bro Graham is a SAPPER with the Royal Engineers
It is quite amazing the interest Brethren from other lodges have asked me about Graham. On my visits to other lodges I am quite proud when a brother asks how is Graham doing, not only as a freemason but as a soldier serving our country overseas While Graham is, at the present time home on leave, it will not be long before he returns for duty and we will be corresponding with e mails and keeping you up to date with his activities (Bro. Charlie Rogerson P.M.)
On 28th February Graham finished 56th in Hesco Half Marathon in camp Bastion Afghanistan with a time of 1hr 33mins. A fantastic time under such terrible conditions There was 500 soldiers who started the race representing countries from America, Denmark Estonian and all three services from the British Army.
To Graham and all the competitors well done lads and everyone back home is very proud of you.
Graham is 22 years old and a Master Mason of 1601 and the son of Bro. George Thomson the Lodge Inner Guard
Bro Graham is a SAPPER with the Royal Engineers
It is quite amazing the interest Brethren from other lodges have asked me about Graham. On my visits to other lodges I am quite proud when a brother asks how is Graham doing, not only as a freemason but as a soldier serving our country overseas While Graham is, at the present time home on leave, it will not be long before he returns for duty and we will be corresponding with e mails and keeping you up to date with his activities (Bro. Charlie Rogerson P.M.)
Who said we can't beat the Taliban!
PAST MASTERS DEGREE
THE DEGREE TEAM OF PAST MASTERS
Bro. J. McEwen Bro. G Meikle Bro. T Marshall Bro. W Mckenzie Bro. S Hay H.M. Bro. C Rogerson
Bro. P Heron Bro. R Clements Bro. E Drysdale Confering Master Bro. D Ure Bro. P Easton
On Monday 26th October Bro. Eddie Drysdale was the conferring master for the Past Masters Degree. The Master Masons degree was conferred on Bro. David Morton. On the same evening Honorary Membership was given by the RWM John Harvey and the brethren of 1601 to: Bro. Thomas Walker I.P.M. Lodge St John Midcalder 272
Bro. J. McEwen Bro. G Meikle Bro. T Marshall Bro. W Mckenzie Bro. S Hay H.M. Bro. C Rogerson
Bro. P Heron Bro. R Clements Bro. E Drysdale Confering Master Bro. D Ure Bro. P Easton
On Monday 26th October Bro. Eddie Drysdale was the conferring master for the Past Masters Degree. The Master Masons degree was conferred on Bro. David Morton. On the same evening Honorary Membership was given by the RWM John Harvey and the brethren of 1601 to: Bro. Thomas Walker I.P.M. Lodge St John Midcalder 272
A well travelled Brother from 1601 is Bro. Alex Wright having visited many lodges throughtout the world Here Alex is visiting Carstairs Lodge No. 20 Alberta Canada in April 2009 along with 3 other Scots Bro. John Renfrew Lodge Roman Eagle 160
Bro Alex Wright 1601 Bro. Ian Galbraith P.M. Liberty Lodge 419
Bro Alex Wright 1601 Bro. Ian Galbraith P.M. Liberty Lodge 419
A Visit to Lodge Elgin and Bruce in 2001
In 2001 Bro James Millar the then R.W.M. headed a large deputaion from Lodge Lord Bruce to Lodge Elgin and Bruce 1077.
Bro James Millar P.M. intends returning to visit the Lodge next year 2010, and any brother who wishes to accompany him would be more than welcome.
Lodge 1077 is well worth a visit. Bro Millar will inform the web page the date he intends to visit.
The photograph taken on that visit includes the Reigning Masters who attended the meeting that evening with second from the right being the late Bro John Herbison P.M. 1658 and H.M. of 1601
Bro James Millar P.M. intends returning to visit the Lodge next year 2010, and any brother who wishes to accompany him would be more than welcome.
Lodge 1077 is well worth a visit. Bro Millar will inform the web page the date he intends to visit.
The photograph taken on that visit includes the Reigning Masters who attended the meeting that evening with second from the right being the late Bro John Herbison P.M. 1658 and H.M. of 1601
