By-Laws 1825
LODGE BYE LAWS – JUNE 1825 We the Brethren of this Lodge bind and oblige ourselves by subscribing to the regulations under written, that we shall observe and fulfil all…
Charter
CHARTER GRANTED ON FIRST NOVEMBER 1824 GRAND LODGE OF SCOTLAND To all and Sundry to whose knowledge these presents shall come, Greeting in God Everlasting. Whereas, upon the First day…
150th
THE 150th RE-DEDICATION & DINNER In May 1974 a deputation from the Lodge consisting of Bro. James Smith R.W.M., Bro. James Gardner I.P.M. and Bro. James Collington Secretary met in…
Passing of Brethern
PASSING OF BRETHREN It is not customary for the minute book to record in depth the tributes made to brethren on their passing . On occasion however a brother whose…
Provincial Office Bearers
PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF STIRLINGSHIRE OFFICE BEARERS This section of the Lodge History records the brethren who, having served their tenure as R.W.M. of Lodge Bannockburn Bruce & Thistle No….
Miscellaneous Items
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS This section of the book recounts a number of entries in the minute books which for varying reasons are worthy of recording. During the 1800’s the Lodge was…
Social Club
THE ‘312’ SOCIAL CLUB In common with most other Lodges, Masonic transactions alone do not raise sufficient funds to cover the running costs of a Masonic Hall. The upkeep and…
Lodge and Community
LODGE & COMMUNITY The brethren of the Lodge have ever been mindful of the fact that they are part of the greater community and have assisted and supported other organisations…
External Honours
BRETHREN OF LODGE BANNOCKBURN BRUCE & THISTLEHAVING HONORARY MEMBERSHIP OF A SISTER LODGE CONFERRED UPON THEM The Brethren of ‘312’ have long been recognised for the support given and friendships forged…
Honorary Members
HONORARY MEMBERS OF LODGE BANNOCKBURN BRUCE & THISTLE No. 312 The first record of a Brother from another Lodge being made an Honorary Member of Lodge Bannockburn Bruce & Thistle…
Presentations to Members
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…
Foundation Stones
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 and Charity
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…
Sister Lodges
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…
Lodge Furnishings
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 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 and Prosperity
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…
Grand Lodge Minutes
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…
Historical Sketch
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
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…