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The Provincial Grand Lodge of the Isle of Wight, , granted a dispensation to The Lodge of Angels Lodge No. 91.
The Charter was issued on January 16, 1857 and the institution and consecration took place on January 23, 1857 in the lodge room of The Lodge of Angels No 91.
The Lodge of Angels Lodge may be considered the mother lodge of Ryde No 698 Lodge as the majority of its charter members came from The Lodge of Angels, hence why the Ryde lodge to older members till sticks as the Lodge of Angels.
On the Isle of Wight, old lodges still working are Medina Lodge No. 35, which moved to Cowes from London in 1761, followed a little later by "Antient" lodges Albany No. 151 and East Medina No. 175.
In those days the Isle of Wight was a separate Masonic province in its own right. Thomas Dunckerley became its first Provincial Grand Master in 1772.
It remained a separate, if small, Province for almost a hundred years until it was amalgamated with Hampshire on the appointment of W.W. Bramston Beach as Provincial Grand Master in 1869
The Ryde lodge No 698 was the last Lodge to be made under the The Provincial Grand Lodge of the Isle of Wight.
Due to past leaks this site will not post some pictures and some names will be REDACTED, but copys of pictures are available on request by email.
Hi all sorry I have not updated this must as all you know I was taken ill, but by the power and the glory I am back better than ever.
Fantastic Install and we have 14 lodges inattendance, we have for new stewards and lots of new brothers taken office.
2017 is going to be a good year!
Install Meeting November 2014 A wonderful evening by all, sorry W.Bro D. I. was ill but we made the most of the evening and hope to install him next available time.
Install meeting November 2013
All Brothers in attendance thank you for making the evening a wonderful night.
December Meeting and lecture. In atendance were REDACTED*
W.Bro.C.Upton
W.Bro.D.Icke
W.Bro.Rev.J.Harvey
W.Bro.I.Preece*
also other brothers from visiting lodges are all recorded in the visitors book.
On the Date; 22/12/2012:
From this point, it will be known that the world didn't end in a bang BUT a end of the world as we know it.
As time has unfolded the universe like a piece of paper the universe is complete and will start to re-fold to its start.
This shall be preached by the Fellows how they wish to say it or re-word it. BUT it must include the words
"It was not the end of the world, but the end of the world as we know it"
W.Bro. N Harper
November.......Meeting
This meeting brings to a close our Masonic year and marks the start of a new one. Let us all work together in harmony to ensure that the myths and misconceptions which have shrouded our Order for far too long are blown away; and replaced by a bond with the local community of which we can all be proud.
Michael J Wilks
Provincial Grand Master
October Notice
Masonic Church Service Province of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Families Thanksgiving Service
At Winchester Cathedral on Sunday 25th November 2012 Seated by 5.30pm for 6pm All Family Friends are Welcome.
The Provincial Grand Master has agreed that Regalia without gloves may be worn with a Lounge Suit as follows:
DRESS CODE CHANGE
The Dean has requested that the previously agreed Regalia Dress Code be changed so that brethren wear their collars not their aprons. The Provincial Grand Master has accepted this change and accordingly the Provincial
October.......New Listing from GrandLodge.
Provincial Grand Master 7
Deputy Provincial Grand Master 5
Assistant Provincial Grand Master 5
Past Provincial Grand Masters 7
Past Deputy Provincial Grand Masters 5
Past Assistant Provincial Grand Master 5
Right Worshipful Brethren 7
Very Worshipful Brethren 5
Grand Officers 3
Active Provincial Grand wardens 3
Provincial Grand Officers 3
VOLUME OF THE SACRED LAW.
(Emulation Working)
Placed for the Worshipful Master to read with the Square and Compasses on the right hand page as the Worshipful Master looks at it. The point of the Square and points of the Compasses are towards the bottom of the page and towards the Worshipful Master.
The Volume of the Sacred Law should be opened at:
Psalm 133 for the 1st Degree
Amos, Chapter 7 for the 2nd Degree
Ecclesiastes, Chapter 12 for the 3rd Degree
September.........BO4
September, Ryde Lodge 698 were hosts to W.Bro.E.Roberts
the Chamber B04 Lecturer for 2012; The District Grand Master of Light on the World Council of Nine(W.C.9)
Whilst this was not an "Chamber" meeting, there was a full house to hear a very interesting talk on Bo4 and its effect on the worlds events.
In attendance were: REDACTED*
WBro.S.Tooks,
W.Bro.D.Nicholas,W.Bro.N.M.Curl, W.Bro.D.Icke and W.Bro.N.Harper. *
After the meeting at the Festive Board,the Lecturer was presented with a copy of the History Of Chamber which was also presented with a cheque for £52,000 by the Worshipful Master W.Bro.M.Pension, for his work with Bo4.
NOTES OF GUIDANCE FOR THE LODGE DIRECTOR OF CEREMONIES Whole books have been written for, and about the duties of, the Director of Ceremonies. It is important to note that the Director of Ceremonies has responsibility within the Lodge room for the management of the ceremonial, as distinct from the ceremonies (i.e. the ritual). This embraces the conducting of distinguished visitors into the Lodge, whether before or after it has opened, leading the salutes to distinguished Brethren and – most notably – the organising of the processions into and out of the Lodge before it has opened and after it has closed. Apart from the Installation ceremony, his actual work during the ceremonies themselves is confined to escorting Brethren who are carrying out a part of the work allocated to the Master. It must not be forgotten that the Director of Ceremonies has many responsibilities in relation to the preparation for the meetings of his Lodge. Even if he is not the Preceptor of the Lodge of Instruction, he will usually have the task of conducting rehearsals before meetings and advising the Master on the customs and practices within the lodge, as well as on the Brethren to whom the Master should depute those parts of the work that he does not wish to carry out himself, or whom he should invite to act in place of an absent Officer. The Worshipful Master, having appointed you the Director of Ceremonies, will have chosen you on the basis of your ability to take charge. You should be firm but diplomatic, encouraging and persuasive. The Assistant Director of Ceremonies should be equal in ability and authority to the Director of Ceremonies. It is therefore highly desirable that he should be a Past Master (although some Lodges traditionally treat it as a progressive office, and utilise a Past Master at Installations. Because the Director of Ceremonies carries a wand, he is likely to find it convenient during the investiture of the Officers to delegate to the Assistant Director of Ceremonies the duty of bringing to the Master’s pedestal the collars, gavels, columns and wands, if to be presented by the Master. The Worshipful Master, the Secretary and the Director of Ceremonies should work in close harmony always remembering that the Worshipful Master is in command and has the ultimate responsibility. As with all duties within the Lodge, preparation is the key. The work carried out by the Director of Ceremonies prior to the meeting will ensure a ceremony of distinction and merit the regard of his peers. ORDINARY (REGULAR) MEETINGS. Much of our ceremonial has its origin in the old York Mystery Plays i.e. in the theatre. It should always be remembered that each of our ceremonies is a small play and the first requirement is for the play to be heard. The temptation to treat it as a cosy fireside chat should be resisted. The objective should be a dignified presentation without interruptions and unnecessary movement or interjections. The Candidate is the one who needs to be impressed.
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Tylers Toast
To all poor and distressed freemasons,
Wherever they may be,
On the land, on the sea or in the air.
A speedy relief from their afflictions,
And a safe return to their native land,
If they so desire.
To all poor and distressed brethren.
Are your glasses all charged in the West and the South?' the Worshipful Master cried! 'All charged in the West' 'All charged in the South' Came the Wardens' prompt reply. Then to our final toast tonight, our glasses freely drain, Happy to meet, sorry to part, happy to meet again. The mason’s social brotherhood around the festive board, Reveals a truth more precious far, than any miser’s hoard. We freely share the bounteous gifts, that generous hearts contain, Happy to meet, sorry to part, happy to meet again. We meet as masons free and true, and when our work is done, The merry song and social glass is not unduly won. And only at our farewell pledge is pleasure mixed with pain, Happy to meet, sorry to part, happy to meet again.
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