KT, CR, GM, SC, DA

19/5/10

Minneapolis Lodge

19

A fantastic reciprocal visit to our good friends in the US. Excellent hospitality, a different, though superb, degree and wonderful harmony. See reports & photos elsewhere. Sadly Bro MF missed the meeting due to Volcanic ash issues but joined us later.

DW, AC, GC

17/5/10

St Regulus

77

An excellent 2nd/fellow craft degree with progressing candidate . Well done to our own Bro. Alec Cowe, for his fine tracing board lecture . fraternal greetings were exchanged . G.C

DW, GC

13/5/10

Broughty Castle

486

A fine second/fellow craft degree, worked by Lodge Broughty Castle\'s W.S.W and incoming team . P.M Jack was the substitute candidate for the degree . fraternal greetings were exchanged. G.C

JD, DE, GC, JE

6/5/10

St Clair of Dysart

520

Extremely warm welcome from lodge members, well delivered Mark Degree performed admirably by a number of newer office holding brethren. There were 5 candidates in total, and each appeared to thoroughly enjoy the proceedings. Fraternal greetings happily exchanged (DE & GC)

GC

29/4/10

St Regulus

77

DW, DE, JE, GC

28/4/10

Glenrothes

1549

Observed an extremely well done mark degree provided by an absolutely HUGE delegation from lodge balgonie. Congratulations to the 3 candidates for their part in the evenings work. (DE)

KT, AC, GC

26/4/10

Dunearn

400

A fine Mark degree for 3 candidates. Different to our own in several respects...and definitely not as physical! However, lots of humour where appropriate and a good experience for all. Well fed & watered afterwards.

MF

17/4/10

St Fothads

1059

EA degree performed by Lodge Prestwick 1060 who received their charter the same day as St Fothads. Excellent degree worked by a large deputation. Made very welcome and well fed at the end. Interesting differences in the ritual. good night out. Willie Miller performed well on the Box at the harmony. Good time had by all

MF

16/4/10

St Andrew

25

Witnessed a very fine 3rd Degree with an excellent tracing board presented by Bro Chris Kelly PM, The candidate Bro Sonny Mudie took part in the Kate Kennedy Parade the next day representing the student hero John Honeyman. Very warm welcome on entering the Lodge and well fed at the end Great Night.

P.Ms. P.S. J.D. D.W. M.F. G.M. and Bros. G.C. J.I. D.A. and I.Y.

24/3/10

Lindores

106

A deputation of ten brethren headed by R.W.M.Bro.Craig Rodger attended Lodge Lindores to claim the "Travelling Gavel". We witnessed an excellent working of a second degree with a progressing candidate. Very interesting to see the slight variations form our own fellowcraft degree. We were very warmly welcomed into the lodge room. After exchanging fraternal greetings, a formal request for possession of the "Travelling Gavel" was made. This request was granted by the Lindores R.W.M. and the gavel was presented to the Lodge Coupar o' Fife R.W.M. This is the first time Lodge 19 has been in possession of the "Travelling Gavel", so we are really quite pleased with ourselves.

C.R D.W G.C

22/3/10

Moncrieffe

1332

We were invited by lodge St.Andrews # 25 to join them on the short trip to Bridge of Earn . Where they had been asked to carry out a third degree . The degree team, and sub candidate, did an excellent job . We were warmly welcomed , and enjoyed refreshments after the degree work . Fraternal greetings were exchanged

KT

18/3/10

Wemyss

777

An excellent 1st degree carried out by the Depute Master and a team of invited brethren from various Lodges. There was a fantastic turnout of over 70 and the hospitality afterwards was superb. (KT)

GC

10/3/10

Lindores

106

An excellent raising/third degree with progressing candidate. There was a great turn out with many visitors and a large visitation from provincial grand lodge. The degree team and candidate did an excellent job. I must also mention how well lodge Lindores newest master mason answered his test questions. I was,as always, made most welcome on entering the lodge, and charged to return fraternal greetings to my mother lodge.

CR, GM, DW, JD, MF, IY, DE, GC, AC

15/3/10

St Regulus

77

KT

8/3/10

Dunearn

400

IY, CR and others

8/3/10

King Robert de Bruce

340

The work of the evening was a third degree for Bro. Gowans, the first ’live’ candidate for three years, so it was seen as well worthy to support their lodge on this occasion.We were, as always, warmly welcomed by the brethren and even more warmly when we took our seats in the temple as the heating system had gone into overdrive. Bro. Gowans seemed suitably nervous and the sweat of his brow could have been down to that or the heating.
The main work of the evening was conducted by R.W.M. Tom Jamieson with Bro. Dave Reekie in the west and Bro. Chick Nicol in the south. They did a very fine degree considering that they had last minute call offs and had to hastily re-shuffle the duties. Contributions by Danny Cuthbert and the stalwart of 304, Bobby Gillan made sure all went smoothly. King Robert de Bruce go through all the symbolism at the grave side, which is very interesting for those that have not witnessed it before.
One new nuance, for this degree was when the temperature in the temple plummeted like someone hit with a heavy setting maul. The W.S.W. disappeared under the stage to try to fix the heating, but to no avail. He did, however, re-appear at all the right moments
The new Master Mason was congratulated by all the home and visiting brethren and seemed to have come through the ordeal without too much mental trauma.
The hospitality after the work was up to its usual high standard at Ladybank. the fruit dumpling going down particularly well. (IY IG)

CR, G.M.,D.W.,D.A.,K.T., A.C., I.Y., S.C. and J.I.

5/3/10

St Andrew

25

CR

25/02/10

Earlshall

1292

I witnessed the very fine working of a second degree. I was warmly welcomed. Fraternal greetings were exchanged.

22/02/10

Dunearn

400

I witnessed an excellent working of a first degree. L19 Senior Deacon K.T. presented the working tools for the first time and made a splendid job of it.
Nine other brethern of Lodge 19 also attended to show support for Bro. K.T.
Making a total of eleven brethern in attendance
Congratulations to K.T. on a job well done.
Report by RWM CR

G.C C.R D.W I.Y

15/2/10

St Regulus

77

I was happy to be the sub candidate for this fine working of the entered apprentice/first degree . Thank you to bro. Bill Archibauld for the lodge tie he presented to me. I would be proud to wear it when visiting this fine lodge in the future . G.C

GC, AC

10/2/10

Lindores

106

First class working of the fellow craft/second degree . Bro. Moon was the sub candidate for this evening . fraternal greetings were exchanged.

G.C , I.Y , D.W

8/2/10

King Robert De Bruce

304

A very fine working of the first degree. Well done to the degree team . Congratulations to bro. Gowans on taking his first regular step in freemasonry

DA & DW

19/01/2010

St Regulus

77

A long overdue return visit to our sister Lodge in the town. A fine "Second, Square or Fellowcraft Degree" was worked in good order with substitute candidate Bro.Kenny Grieve, who fought his way down through the Burnturk snowdrifts to attend. Good to see various visitors, particularly Brethren from "Lodge St.Clair of Balbeggie # 867" Thornton, and the redoubtable Bro Donald McGuire PM of Lodge "St.Clair of Dysart # 520", with whom I had a most interesting and informative discussion. It is always good to visit and meet so many familiar faces, some whom you can't always put a name to, but of course that will improve with time. Such matters can only serve to hopefully increase the Harmony within the Masonic Fraternity in Cupar

DA

12/01/10

St.Clair of Balbeggie

867

My first visit to this Lodge in the old "railway town" of Thornton where cousins lived and where others worked on the steam trains.Despite a freezing cold night with thick ice all around, a very warm welcome at the local bowling club where the Lodge meets.The expected candidate for initiation called off late-Bro.Winston Day PM "Lodge St.Regulus # 77" was happy to stand in.A very fine working of the "First Degree" foll owed.Congratulations to all who were involved.Some slight but interesting differences in comparison to ours-especially the explanation of the "grip".Unable to remain long after due to work, but a nice visit which I'd be keen to repeat.

KT

14/01/10

St Clair of Dysart

520

2nd degree with live candidate...first one by a brand new team under the new RWM Bro Jim MacDonald. Excellent work and an enjoyable night

KT

16/12/09

Dunearn

400

Second degree-sub candidate. Several Office Bearers missing tonight due to illness but very well covered.

KT,DA,GM,DE,CR

7/12/09

Castle Dour

1276

Second Degree and a large visitation from #19. Well done to all concerned

KT

23/11/09

Dunearn

400

Another 2nd degree for one of the rush of live candidates here. Once again expertly delivered by this fine Lodge.

KT

17/11/09

St Serf's Kinross

367

Third Degree carried out by Lodge Mauldsie Castle 1630 from Wishaw. A superb night and very different to the Fife degree.

KT

16/10/09

Dunearn

400

Installation of the New RWM - Bro. Stuart Murdoch - and very well attended by visiting brethren and Provincial. Again warm hospitality on offer although we didn't dine until after 10:30pm which was a little late but I was honoured to be asked to deliver the Tyler's Toast which I did in my own unique way... Thanks to all concerned.

KT, DA, DW

15/10/09

Balgonie

764

A 3rd degree which I was delighted to witness along with PM DW and SD - DA. Unique use of lighting and 'under floor space' made this well worth seeing. Well done to all and a thanks for the warm hospitality.

KT

12/10/09

Dunearn

400

Another first degree for this busy lodge and carried out in their usual high quality manner - the last under the current Master as Stuart takes over the Chair of King Solomon later this week.

DA

06/10/09

Balcarres

1240

With Bros Mike Ford & Davie Barclay PMs.Warmly welcomed-with a coal fire, and by the Brethren. Witnessed a fine Initiation Ceremony with Bro.Stewart Player Lodge # 77 as sub.can. Bro.Davie Barclay presented the First Degree Tracing Board Lecture. An excellent turnout of visitors from Lodges # 77-"St.Regulus",Cupar,#83 "The Lodge of St.Andrews at Craill", #95 St.Ayles",Anstruther,#185 "St.Adrian",Pitenweem,# 400 "Dunearn",Burntisland,#809 "Balfour Melville",Methil,# 1549 "Glenrothes", all attending to support this Lodge. Trusting that the Bro.Junior Warden, who took ill on the night is now fit and well. A very worthwhile first visit to this Lodge whose members also visit widely.

KT

28/9/09

Dunearn

400

KT

24/9/09

St Clair of Dysart

520

Great to see this Lodge getting so many candidates! Another 2nd put through in usual high quality ceremony. Well done to all.

DA,KT,MF

St Fothad's

1059

MF

17/2/09

St Fothad's

1059

First Degree working which was very well done. I was made very welcome and received Lodge hospitality. I was charged to return fraternal greetings to my mother lodge. Well worth further visits.

KT

12/2/09

St Clair of Dysart

520

3rd. Very well carried out by an excellent team. Many visitors again show that this is a popular lodge.

DW & others

Jan 09

25

KT

8/1/09

1175

15/12/08

77

KT

13/12/08

520

KT

8/12/08

304

DA

6/12/08

91

KT

28/11/08