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Grand Lodge of
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Provincial Grand Lodge of
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Lodge Burnside 1361 |
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Lodge Burnside No.1361
Charter Granted, 2nd August 1928
Lodge Erected, 23rd October 1928
extract from the ......
Historical sketch of the formation and erection of
Lodge Burnside 1361 by Robert J Somerside PM 441
The growth of a strictly rural district from small beginnings to
that of
a surburban residential area is always an interesting feature in the development
of a community; and Burnside has been no exception to the rule.
As new inhabitants commingle and fraternsie with each other, their social and
communal interests soon begin to be a prominent feature, and among the various
elements which arise and develop there are none more impressive or important
than that of the great fraternity
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In this respect it soon became
evident in the rapidly expanding suburb of Burnside that a strong
Masonic Lodge would be a most desirable asset to the district.
It only required an outstanding and vigorous personality to give the
necessary lead and the local craftsmen were fortunate in finding
such a man in the person of Dr. Alexander Jamieson who
took the first steps to form what in a very short time became Lodge
Burnside 1361.
On 6th December 1927 Bro.Dr.Jamieson entered into
communication with the Grand Secretary stating that he considered it
the time opportune for the formation of a Lodge for the practice of
Freemasonry in the Burnside district, at the same time requesting
Grand Secretary to forward the necessary petition forms.
In a very short space of time Bro. Dr. Jamieson finding that many
craftsmen in the neighbourhood were desirous of participating in the
formation of the proposed new Lodge, approached Bros. F.W. Christall
and E.W.L.Noel with a view to their co-operation in forming a
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So encouraging was the work of this small committee that a
meeting of those interested was called for the 17th Jan.1928.
This was held in the Carlton Restaurant, Glasgow. ....... It
was unanimously resolved that a Lodge be founded and that it be
known as Lodge Burnside.
The office bearers for the
year were duly elected and the various fees agreed upon. It is of special
interest to note that at the first meeting of Founder Members, on the motion
of Bro. Dr. Jamieson, seconded by Bro. James A. Wilson PM 873 and 1241, was
unanimously adopted :-
"That no spirituous liquors be used in any communication or at
any function held under
the auspices of the Lodge or at any meeting, whether for labour or
refreshment"
The next meeting was held on 7th
February 1928 in the Grand Hotel, Charing Cross, Glasgow, when it was
intimated that the petition had been signed by 110 members. At this meeting
also a Halls committee was appointed to enquire into and report on the
provision of suitable accommodation for the regular meetings of the proposed
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At the meeting on 6th March 1928, also held in the Grand Hotel, it
was reported that the roll of founder members had increased to 164. After
considering the report of the Halls committee as to hall accommodation it
was agreed that the offer of Lodge Rutherglen Royal Arch No.116 with regard
to their premises in Queen Street, Rutherglen be accepted. |
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A further stage of progress was reported
on 3rd April 1928 when the founders again met in the Grand Hotel. The
list of Founder Members had then increased to 231. So encouraging were
various reports that consideration was given to the advisability of securing
a suitable site for a permanent home........ a building fund was
inaugurated.
On 1st May 1928 the founders again met in
the Grand Hotel. The roll of Founder Members having been closed it
was reported that 273 signatures were now on the petition and these
embraced 40 Past Masters, 8 neighbouring Provosts, 1 Lord Provost, several
Knights and a large number of distinguished brethren.
The date of Consecration and Erection was fixed for 23rd October 1928 and
the chairman informed the meeting that
The Right Hon. The Lord Blythswood, The Grand Master Mason of Scotland,
had intimated that he would come in person. |
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Consideration was next given to the question of the matriculation of
appropriate Arms and Bro. Major Norman McKean gave an interesting address on
Heraldry with particular reference to Masonry.
The Major also undertook to look after the interests of the proposed Lodge
in respect of any Arms which might be adopted.
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At the meeting on 29th May 1928,
final arrangements were made for the Consecration Ceremony and the dinner
which was to follow. The founders agreed to present medallions bearing the
arms of the proposed Lodge Burnside to Bro. Lord Blythswood,
Bro. Thomas Hart, Provincial Grand Master Depute and Bro. Major McKean.
At this meeting it was reported that the negotiations with regard to The
Tower, Burnside, had been completed and that the property and policies
had been purchased.
The Charter was granted on 2nd August 1928, and the final meeting of Founder
Members was held on 2nd October |
The Tower, Burnside
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Stonelaw Tower is believed to have been built in the 1500's. It was bought
by Lodge Burnside in 1927 and sold in the 1960's, then sadly demolished to
make way for the Stonelaw Towers flats and a petrol station off Stonelaw
Road in Burnside. |
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Stonelaw Towers & Petrol Station
16 Feb.2009 |
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Quite fitting that
Lodge Burnside has
Stonelaw Tower
on the mark token |
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