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History - 150 Years of Working | St. Patrick's Masonic Lodge No.77

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150 Years of Working. Dr Francis Crossle PM. 150 Years of Working. Having made the decision to revive 77, the Lodge set about purchasing its own implements and regular entries to minutes record this up to 1810. During this period Freemasonry in Newry was in an extremely flourishing condition, 77 itself admitted no fewer than ninety-six new members of whom forty-nine were registered in Grand Lodge. 1852 saw the Lodge move to a new meeting place, Grand Lodge having recommended that Lodges no longer meet in...

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History - Modern Times | St. Patrick's Masonic Lodge No.77

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150 Years of Working. Dr Francis Crossle PM. The Lodge assembled as usual on 4th February 1901 but the Stated Communication was adjourned out of respect to the memory of our late Sovereign Lady, Queen Victoria. The Secretary was instructed to convey to H.M. the King and Royal Family the assurance of the sympathy of the Lodge and its loyalty to his Throne and Person. Walsh Crozier, Lieut. L.S. Sergt R.I.F. John N. Martin,. Capt K.R.R. Wm Bell O’Donoghue,. Sergt R.I.R. Wm A Allen,. Lieut R.D.F. Wm T Allen,.

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History | St. Patrick's Masonic Lodge No.77

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150 Years of Working. Dr Francis Crossle PM. History of Lodge 77. For some background to Freemasonry in Newry a complete list of Lodge Warrants that have worked in the town of Newry is listed below:. The Nelson Lodge; warrant issued 4th May 1809 to Jonathan Seaver, Trevor Corry and James Searight. The Union Lodge; warrant issued 1st June 1809 to Archibald Thompson, Bernard Casey and Robert Hamilton. St Patrick’s Lodge; warrant issued 27th December 1737 to William Ponder, James Hollyman and John Ard.

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W. Bro. J.P. Bell | St. Patrick's Masonic Lodge No.77

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150 Years of Working. Joseph P. Bell. Dr Francis Crossle PM. W Bro Joseph Pressley Bell PM. This 9ct gold jewel was presented W. Bro. Joseph Pressley Bell in 1912 by the Brethren of Lodge 77 to mark his 25 years in Freemasonry. W. Bro Bell joined Lodge 77 in 1886, serving as Master in 1906. W Bro Bell's family had a long association with Lodge 77. The Lodge history published in 1936 specifically mentions the Bell family:. Brother Bell died, full of years and of honours in March 1896. Two of his sons ...

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Lodge 77 Artefacts | St. Patrick's Masonic Lodge No.77

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150 Years of Working. Dr Francis Crossle PM. As with many other Lodges in Ireland Lodge 77 have associated with it many jewels and artefacts of Masonic interest. We would also be delighted to hear from any Brother or Lodge who has anything with a Lodge 77 connection. You can contact the Lodge Secretary through the usual channels or by e-mailing secretary@lodge77.org. Brother Joseph P. Bell Jewel. Jewels worn by the Worshipful Master of Lodge 77. Dr Francis Crossle's Past Masters Jewel.

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History - The Early Years | St. Patrick's Masonic Lodge No.77

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150 Years of Working. Dr Francis Crossle PM. History of Lodge 77 - The Early Years. When Freemasonry was first introduced to Newry we cannot be sure, but a warrant was issued by the Grand Lodge of Ireland dated 27th December 1737 and numbered 77, to William Ponder, James Hollyman and John Ard, to hold a Lodge in the town of Newry. Under that Warrant the Lodge has continued to meet to the present day and it is now the oldest Lodge in Ulster and the seventh oldest in Ireland. The roll of 77 in Grand Lodge ...

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History - 200th Anniversary | St. Patrick's Masonic Lodge No.77

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150 Years of Working. Dr Francis Crossle PM. St Patrick’s Masonic Lodge, 77. Newry. St Patrick’s Masonic Lodge, 77, Newry, is the oldest Lodge in Ulster, having attained its two hundredth year in 1937. The Lodge still works under the Warrant it received in 1737. The occasion of the Installation of Officers on Monday 4th January 1938 was an auspicious one, for as well as providing an opportunity for celebrating the bi-centenary, it marked the beginning of a new century as far as the Lodge is concerned.

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Robert Hening | St. Patrick's Masonic Lodge No.77

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150 Years of Working. Dr Francis Crossle PM. Travelling Certificate 1763 - Robert Hening. This is a copy of a Travelling Certificate issued by Lodge 77 in 1763 to a Robert Hening who emigrated to Virginia, USA, in that year. This is the oldest known document associated with Lodge 77 after the warrant itself, dated only 26 years after the Warrant of the Lodge. With Lodge seal affixed the text reads;. John Clarke, Master. To all whom it. John Heany, Wardens. Trevor Power, Secretary. Grand Lodge of Scotland.

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RW Bro. Dr. Francis Clements Crossle | St. Patrick's Masonic Lodge No.77

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150 Years of Working. RW Bro. Francis Clements Crossle PM. Francis Clements Crossle, sixth son of Rev. Charles Crossle MA, rector of Kilclooney, Co. Armagh, was born on 17th March 1847. He took his medical degrees in the University of Dublin, practised for a short time in England, and in Tandragee, and in 1875 came to Newry. An enthusiastic antiquary, genealogist and bibliophile, he was an authority on all matters relating to the town of Newry. On 1st August 1898 Lodge 77 presented Dr Crossle with his Pa...

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History - 250th Anniversary | St. Patrick's Masonic Lodge No.77

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150 Years of Working. Joseph P. Bell. The following is reproduced from the Grand Lodge of A. F. and A. Masons of Ireland Annual Report of 1988. 250 Years of Masonry in Newry. RW Bro. Major George M. Malone, the Deputy Grand Master, represented the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge of Ireland and R.W. Bro. Richard E. Gray, the Provincial Grand Master of Down, was also present. A strong tie exists between Lodge No.77 and Clontarf 249, Dublin, and a number of its members were present as guests. W&#46...A def...