Articles pertaining to the history section of the Lodge
PRESENTATIONS TO MEMBERS OF ‘312’ Like its sister Lodges, Bannockburn Bruce & Thistle No. 312 has never been slow to recognise and appreciate those brethren who have given exemplary service […]
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FOUNDATION STONES In previous times, particularly the latter half of the 19th century, it was customary for Lodges to be involved with the laying of foundation stones of public buildings.
BENEVOLENCE & CHARITY Shining through the records, however presented, is the fact that Lodge Bannockburn Bruce and Thistle has been ever-mindful of charity – with top priority always being given
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OUR SISTER LODGES The members of Lodge Bannockburn Bruce & Thistle No. 312 are proud to be members of a brotherhood encompassing the four quarters of the globe. Whilst the
THE LODGE FURNISHINGS Many of the Lodge furnishings have been gifts from Brethren and visitors over the years. It seems appropriate that this section of the History should record these
THE TEMPLES The Lodge did not always have its own premises. In the early days most of the meetings, which were not as numerous then as they now are, were
ADVERSITY & PROSPERITY In his remarks to the Brethren on the occasion of the Lodge’s 50th Anniversary on 29th December 1874 the R.W.M. Bro. George Watson observed that “The Lodge
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Extract From The Minute Book of The Grand Lodge of Scotland Bannockburn Bruce and Thistle Lodge 1 Nov 1824 An application was made to The Grand Lodge by Thomas Crawford
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A SHORT HISTORICAL SKETCH by Bro. William Little 1974 (Updated by Bro. James G. White P.M.) “This night the Brethren in the house of Hugh Paterson met, for the purpose
THE MASTER MASON My Father was a Mason And to his lodge did go My Son he said come join us And make this nation grow A nation
