The Festive Board on Sat 11 September will be held at the Prince of Wales, Great Queen Street, London WC2 at 6.00pm.
Congratulations to Bro. Roger S. and his wife Christina on the arrival of their son Joseph, born 9 June (6lbs.9ozs)
After having been appointed Lodge Secretary in 2003 it is time to step aside and allow another member to take over. I have enjoyed this office over the last seven years (which have flown by) since taking over from W.Bro. Harold F. It has been a pleasure working alongside W.Bro. Michael M. and I wish my successor, W.Bro. Jerry L., every success for the future. The Lodge is entering an exciting time especially with lots of junior members heading for the Chair, and particularly with the Lodge Centenary approaching fast in November 2013. I will of course continue to serve the Lodge in other areas and will support Jerry when called upon. Best wishes to you all. W.Bro. Martin W.
Raffle prizes would be thankfully received for the meeting.
The L.o.I. is back in action and starts on Tuesday 24 August at 7.00pm. This will allow three meetings before the Installation. Please do your utmost to attend.
Date of next meeting: Saturday 6 November 2010
The Ladies weekend at the Barndale Hall Hotel was a great success with over 80 guests in attendance.
The raffle raised £565.00 which will be allocated to the Master's List.
A surplus on the weekend amounts to £512.00 which will be allocated to the Lodge Centenary Fund (November 2013).
Michael & Penny would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone who supported the function.
The Architrave Lodge are holding a Ladies Night hosted by Michael & Penny I. on Saturday 19 June 2010 at the Halsey Hall, Cheshunt at £45.00 per person.
Bro. Dean C. had a very successful first London Marathon, finishing the journey in 3 hours 40 minutes. Well done Dean!! Bro. Dean would like to thank all those who contributed to his chosen charity.
Not to be out done, Camilla W. ran her first Marathon in Brighton and completed the task in 4 hours 52 minutes. Camilla raised over £1,200.00 for Whizz Kids, a charity which changes disabled children's lives by providing them with customised mobility equipment, wheelchairs etc., advice and life skills. Camilla would like to give a heartfelt thanks to all the Lodge members who contributed to this well-deserving charity.
A great effort by Dean and Milly!!
Date of next meeting - Saturday 11 September 2010 (Installation)
The Worshipful Master has chosen the Masonic Trust for Girls & Boys and the Parkinson's Society for his charity duing his year in the Chair. Please consult JL if you require a gift aid form.
Michael and Penny I's Festival Weekend is proving to be extremely popular and 95 guests are confirmed so far. Please contact MW to secure your places. Balances outstanding should be paid before the 25th February 2010. Please send your cheque payable to MW.
The LOI has of course restarted and hope that it will continue to be well supported.
I would like to thank the Brethren for all their kind wishes by way of phone calls and cards following my heart scare. I am now on the mend and shedding weight (but nicking the odd sausage and sweeties when Pam isn't watching) and exercising regularly. I look forward to seeing you all at the March meeting. - MW
Any raffle prizes for the Festive Board would be appreciated.
Date of next meeting - Saturday 15 May 2010.
The LOI Supper was a great success, attended by around 20 guests and £160.00 was raised towards the Lodge Centenary meeting November 2013.
Michael and Penny I's festival weekend is proving to be very popular and the initial target of 60 guests has been achieved so far. Please contact Martin W to secure your places. A deposit of £40.00 per head is now required. (Payable to Martin W) The balance of £125.00 should be paid before the 18 February 2010. Guests are also welcome to attend the Saturday night banquet and room and breakfast for £120.00 per person.
W Bro Derek H has had a very successful knee replacement and can't wait to show it off at the January meeting. Irish jigs have been temporarily suspended until the Ladies Weekend. I can tell you all that Derek now looks like a completely new person.
The LOI will commence Tuesday 12 January 2010 at 7.00pm
Date of next meeting Saturday 6 March 2010.
The Lodge of Instruction Supper is on Tuesday 8 December 2009 at the Tower Thistle Hotel. There will be at least one prospective candidate attending. Cost around £35.00.
The Worshipful Master's chosen charities this year are the Masonic Trust for Girls & Boys and the Parkinsons Society. All donations to be equally split between these two well deserving charities.
The Treasurer would like to thank everyone who has paid their subscriptions for 2009/2010 due at the September meeting. He would appreciate if the extra £10.00 increase voted at the last meeting could be added to the old sum of £80.00 and send £90.00 this year. The coffers are rather depleted and early attention would be very welcome.
Please support the LOI over the next few weeks before the 7 November meeting which is a Raising.
Michael and Penny I are holding a Ladies Festival at Barnsdale Hall Hotel, nr Oakham, Rutland. The ticket price will be around £160.00 to include all the usual meals and Saturday banquet. An application form will be given out at the November meeting.
Date of next meeting: Saturday 9 January 2010.
Diary Dates:
Lodge of Instruction Supper: Tower Thistle Hotel, Tuesday 8 December. Carvery approx. cost £35.00.
W Bro Michael I and his Lady, Penny: A quality venue in Hertfordshire, 23-25 April 2010, full details to follow.
Brother Dean C raised £1,400 on his Project to Pegasus Bridge at Caen. The money will go towards a set of statues to commemorate the battle 65 years ago in Normandy. Nationwide a total of £500,000 was raised. Brother Dean would like to thank all the Five Orders members who supported him.
The Metropolitan Grand Inspector responsible for the Lodge has been changed to Bro. Brian Waldy PGSD, PGSoj (RA). The Senior Visiting Officer is now W Bro Brian D Francois PAGDC, PGSTB (RA). W Bro R Jones LGR still, of course, remains our Visiting Officer.
The Lodge of Instruction has of course restarted. Please come along and support it on Tuesday evenings at 7.00pm. Remember those wise words: "Without the Lodge of Instruction - there is no Lodge!"
Date of next meeting Saturday 7 November 2009.
Heartfelt congratulations to W Bro John R LGR who will be celebrating 50 glorious years in Freemasonry at the May meeting.
Architrave Lodge had a very successful Ladies Festival weekend on 3rd and 4th April at the Cotswold Water Park, with over 50 guests. The raffle raised £300.00 for charity. Congratulations to Michael and Penny and the Festival Committee.
The Annual General Meeting for the Lodge will be held on Tuesday 18 August 2009.
As most of you are aware, W Bro David C is participating in a sponsored Motorcycle Ride for a 9 day run from the UK to Italy from 26 May to 3 June, along with 30 other Bikers. The Charity is for the Clic Sargent Childrens' Cancer Trust.
David and Jo held a Wine and Cheese Charity Party on Saturday 26 April at their home which raised additional funds.
David and Jo would like to thank everyone for their generous contributions and support.
If anyone wishes to add to the list donations can either be sent direct to David or paid online.
Bro Roland H was scheduled to box for charity at a black tie event on Thursday 7 May in the City of London. He has been training extensively over the last few months. Unfortunately Roland received some bad news three days before the event, that his opponent had suffered a broken nose in training and it was too late to find another opponent. However, Roland's charity will still receive funds from the proceeds of the evening, which is for a boxing club for youngsters in Lambeth.
It would seem that the Five Orders Lodge is punching well above its weight for Charity in all directions. Long may it continue.
Date of next meeting: Saturday 12 September 2009 (Installation)
The Worshipful Master has chosen the Masonic Samaritan Fund for his charity during his year of office.
W.Bro Dave C is participating in the Barry Sheene Charity Memorial motorcycle challenge 26 May to 3 June, from the UK to Italy and back, to support and raise donations for Clic Sargent, the UK's leading childrens' Cancer & Leukaemia charity.
Details will be sent via email on the JustGiving charitable website from which donations can be placed directly to the charity, and any support from Lodge members, friends & family would be much appreciated.
Five Orders Ladies Night for W.Bro.Doug C. and his Lady - Percento Restaurant, Ludgate Hill, St.Pauls, Saturday 25 April 2009
Freemasons' Hall museum visit and lunch at Wolfes - Saturday 27 June 2009
Architrave Lodge Ladies Festival - W.Bro Michael I and his Lady Penny, at the Water Park Hotel, Cirencester, Glos - 3rd to 4th April 2009
W. Bro. Colin H is arranging a visit to Freemasons' Hall on a Saturday in the New Year, followed by lunch at Wolfe's, Great Queen Street. This visit has always been a popular event.
Congratulations to W. Bro. Derek H. on the birth of his new granddaughter, Zoe.
Congratulations to W. Bro. David C. and his wife Jo, who are expecting not one, but two, grandchildren!
A Mentoring Liason Officer has been appointed to the Five Orders Lodge - W. Bro. Steve Yates. It is intended to invite him to the November meeting.
Congratulations to W.Bro. Peter G. and Janet on the birth of their third Grandchild, Daisy, at 4 a.m. on Saturday 1 March 2008.
Best wishes to Bro. Dean C. and Sarah on their forthcoming marriage on Saturday 2 August 2008.
Congratulations to W.Bro. Colin H on celebrating his 60th Birthday on Saturday 3 May 2008.
The Lodge A.G.M. will be held on Tuesday 19 August 2008 at 7.00 p.m. at Great Queen Street. There will be two candidates to interview. An Agenda will be sent out in early August.
W. Bro. Derek H. and Christine hosted a Ladies Festival at Southsea on 29 March 2008 and £500.00 was raised for the Macmillan Nurses Fund.
Date of next Lodge Meeting is Saturday 13 September 2008 (Installation).
In Memoriam
It is with much regret that W.Bro. Patrick J. PGStdB passed away on 14 April 2008 at the age of 79 years. You will recall that Patrick visited Five Orders Lodge on 12 January 2008 as my guest. He had just celebrated 60 years in Freemasonry. He was a dedicated and loyal Mason and a great supporter of the local community in my area. He served as Church Warden in St. Margarets, Ridge, for 20 years and was a member of many fund raising committees.
He lived respected and died regretted.
W.Bro. M.W.
The 1st March 2008 Festive Board will be held at the Prince of Wales, Great Queen Street, London WC2
Due to the Bank Holiday, the May meeting has been moved to Saturday 17 May 2008.
Congratulations to W. Bro. Colin H LGR who has been appointed in the Provincial Chapter of Surrey to the rank and Office of Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies - Well done!
There are still places available for the Architrave Ladies Night, 28 March 2008, Queen's Hotel, Southsea. W. Bro Derek H and his lady Christine will host the evening. Tickets and details from W.Bro F.E.
A reminder that the LOI is held every Tuesday at Freemasons' Hall. Please try to attend especially Lodge Officers. Only the members support will keep the LOI going as a viable proposition.
The Officers' nights for the next meeting (Raising) will be held on the 19th and 26th February.
Pam W would like to thank everyone who supported her "Gentlemens' Evening" on 24 November 2007 at Southgate Masonic Centre. We had 115 people attend and raised a whopping £620.00 for McMillan Nurses. It was a huge success, thank you Five Orders for your support.
W. Bro Sh. and his lady are hosting a Ladies evening around May 2008 at the Percento Restaurant, Ludgate Hill. Details to follow from W. Bro Colin H.
May 2007 Congratulations to W Bro Derek H who was installed in the Chair of our daughter Lodge, Architrave, on Saturday 21 April 2007.
W Bro David C (Architrave) received Senior London Grand Chapter Rank, and W Bro Martin W, London Grand Chapter Rank on 29 April last at Great Queen Street, conducted by Metropolitan Grand Chapter.
There will be a Gentlemens' Evening on Saturday 24 November at the Southgate Masonic Centre. This event is being organised by Lodge Gothic no. 171, and hosted by Pam and Martin W. Everyone is most welcome and further details will follow shortly. There will be good food and drink, excellent entertainment for £28.00 per person. (Gents get a pressie as well!)
Martin and Pam W have just become grandparents for the third time - a whopping 10lb 2oz granddaughter born 19 April (M)
The Lodge AGM will be held Tuesday 14 August 2007
Any Brother who has any item to include in the Newsletter, please inform W Bro Martin W. It is particularly welcomed by the Brethren who are not always able to attend meetings for different reasons.
March 2007 Following the sad loss of W Bro Stan R, a total of £665.00 has been donated to the New Masonic Samaritan Fund to his memory through the Charity Chest.
September 2006 The Worshipful Master's Charity List for 2006 - 2007 is Dove House Hospice, Hull, East Yorkshire.
The Royal Masonic Variety Show 2006 is on Sunday 12 November 2006 at 7.30pm at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London W1. Tickets start from £25.00, to book tickets call the Theatre on 0870 850 9198.
W Bro H.F. has been promoted to Past Provincial Grand Junior Warden in his Berkshire Lodge. Many Congratulations!
W Bro D.C.'s charity for 2005-2006 raised in excess of £6000, £5500 for the MacMillan Nurses Fund and £500 for the RMBI. The final figure will be announced in the January Newsletter. A great effort - well done to all the supporters! D sends his best wishes and thanks to all.
The L of I supper is planned for the 12 December 2006 at the Carvery Restaurant, Tower Hotel. Please inform MW to reserve a place. Approximate cost per person £32.00. Payable on the night.
August 2006 The September Installation Festive Board will be held at The Prince of Wales, Great Queen Street, London WC2
Many congratulations to W Bro David C on his appointment to London Grand Rank, and also to W Bro Mark C who also received LGR through our Daughter Lodge Architrave. Best Wishes to both Brethren from the members of Five Orders.
W Bro Charlie W has kindly provided a paper entitled "Veiled in Allegory and Illustrated by Symbols (Two)" which can be found on the "Research" page of this website. Many Thanks Bro Charlie for this informative lecture.
W Bro Colin H has arranged a guided tour of Freemasons' Hall on Sat 23 September 2006 (10.30am start). This will be followed by an excellent 3 course lunch at Wolfes Restaurant (opposite Freemasons' Hall), all for the sum of £25.00. Maximum numbers are 40 people and so far 32 have confirmed. Please contact Bro Colin at home.
The Ladies Night at Percento was a huge success. Many thanks to Colin and Karen H for all their efforts in organising a wonderful event. The raffle raised £600.00 which has been passed over to the Master's List.
W. Bro Martin W's sponsored slim to date has resulted in 5 stone being shed with a completion date of 15 September for the sponsoring. Thanks to all the sponsors with whose help great encouragement has been given. It looks like in excess of £3000.00 for the McMillan Nurses fund up to the middle of August. (Last word from Pam: "Please do not encourage Martin to stray from his diet at the Festive Board, or you will be in serious trouble!")
May 2006 It appears that not every member of the Craft is receiving the MQ Magazine from Grand Lodge. If any members are not receiving the publication please let our Bro. Secretary know and he will advise MQ Magazine on your behalf.
Many Congratulations to W. Bro. David C. PAGDC of our Daughter Lodge, Architrave, on receiving Grand Rank on 27 April 2006 from the Grand Master who presided over the investiture. Best Wishes to David from all at Five Orders Lodge for this great achievement in Freemasonry.
Best Wishes to Colin and Karen H on the birth of their grandson, Alum William, born on 20 February 2006.
Many Congratulations to Bro Michael I on his marriage to Penny on Saturday 6 May 2006.
The A.G.M. of the Lodge will be held on Tuesday 22 August 2006 at 7.00pm at Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen Street. A full agenda will be sent out early August to all the members.
Prior to March 2006 Congratulations to Brethren who received the following promotions in the Craft - well done!
W Bro P.G. SLGR PPrG.Swd.B
W Bro M.M. LGR
Bro D.C. LR
The Strathearn Group have periodical initiates meetings at Great Queen Street - to include wives / partners - next meeting on 31st March 2006. Anyone interested please speak to W. Bro. Martin W for more information.
Lord Northampton has announced that the United Grand Lodge of England through the Grand Charity has made an initial payment to the Tsunami Appeal (Red Cross) of £100,000 on behalf of all Masons in U.G.L.E. There is a need to continue this appeal which has affected so many people.
Many congratulations to W. Bro. Charlie W on being appointed Senior London Grand Rank, a fitting tribute to mark 50 years in Freemasonry. Well Done!
It took a long time for them to find us, but the Lodge website can now be found using the "Google" search engine. Hopefully this will mean more visitors to our site, who may become Visitors at our Meetings. We therefore need to keep the website as informative and interesting as possible, and any original papers on appropriate subjects to be included would be most thankfully received. Please email W. Bro. Jerry L. with any items which may be of interest.
Congratulations to W. Bro. Harold F on his Mark Masons Degree promotion to Past Provincial Grand Senior Overseer.
Congratulations to John and Kathy G on the birth of their third Grandchild in Thailand on St. George's Day (same birthday as the one year old twins George and Phoebe), he is named Zephyr G.
The Ladies Weekend at Sandbanks in April was a resounding success with 125 present at the Saturday night banquet. W. Bro. Derek H and Christine wish to thank all those who attended for their support and particularly Colin and Karen Hodge who organised the event so professionally. As a result of the raffle and quiz the sum of £350 is being donated to the Master's chosen charity, The Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths.
A grand total of £2000 is being donated to the foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths. Well done to all concerned!
W. Bro David C has chosen the Macmillan Nurses charity for his Masters List.
The visit to Freemasons' Hall will be on Saturday 23 September 2006. It is only for a maximum of 50 people so I would greatly urge those who have shown an interest to confirm their numbers and hand over their £1.00 per head charge. The tour starts at 10.30am (assemble 10.15am) and photographic ID may be required. The tour lasts from one and a half to two hours so I would suggest we arrange a lunch for about 1.00pm, this would hopefully allow enough time for the matinee performance of a show for those interested. Please let me know which one of the following options you are interested in so I can get an idea of the requirements:
Option 1 - Visit to the Museum only.
Option 2 - Visit to the Museum and lunch
Option 3 - Visit to the museum, lunch and and a show
Please register with W. Bro Colin H contacted at home.
W. Bro John R exceeded his target of £6,000 for the RAF Benevolent Association and achieved £6,166. Many congratulations to John for his magnificent effort
Congratulations to W. Bro Harold F on his promotion to Senior London Grand Chapter Rank, and W. Bro John G on his promotion to Past Provincial Junior Grand Deacon. Both Richly deserved Honours.
Congratulations also to Martin and Pam W on the birth of their second grandchild Tristan Harry Worster on 7th February 2006.
