The
Arthur Square Competition to decide which piece of Sculpture
to adorn the space in front of Freemasons' Hall, Arthur Square
was won by:
Artist
Dan George's Description
"The Spirit of Belfast" is a focal point in Arthur
Square for celebrating our present and integrating our future
with our past. Weighing seven and one-half tonnes, yet radiating
the textural beauty and lightness of linen molded to the structural
power and curvilinear grace of an ocean liner, it is composed
of four curved stainless steel structural elements.
From within the groove formed by the two legs in each of the
four curved components, a ribbon of light provided by very energy-efficient
light emitting diodes will flare and travel around the curved
elements. The intensity, color, and movement isl programmed
as called for by events, the time of day with its changing light
conditions, or special celebrations within the city, such as
a New Year’s countdown.
The Spirit of Belfast will be the hearth of our city centre,
drawing people to its robust and interactive character. As we
walk through the bright light of Arthur Square today we experience
a city manifesting its rebirth. The Spirit of Belfast reminds
us of how our history and future are woven together delicately
as linen and strongly as steel."
Installation
Meeting 26th January 2008 - Our 70th Anniversary
Our
70th Anniversary Installation meeting was very well attended
by 60 guests from 31 Lodges.
English, Irish, Scottish, and South African Lodges were represented.
The W. Master W. Bro. Norman Lacey was Installed by his good
friend RW Bro. Rodney McCurley, The Assistant Grand Master RW
Bro. Leslie Johnston, and Provincial Deputy Grand Master of
Antrim, R.W. Bro. Dennis Millen were present.
The
Haggis was piped in by W. Bros David Beggs, and Willy Cardwell,
and addressed by
W. Bro. Peter Pollock.
The
Falkirk Toast was given by the R.W. Master of Roslyn St. Clair
Lodge No. 606 GLS, W. Bro. Jim Fleming, after which we enjoyed
a superb meal, and were entertained by the humour of
W. Bro. John Cook, and songs from W. Bro. Rennie McGrath.
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Ladies
Night: Sept. 2007 CLICK
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for photos
The
Ladies night DINNER/DANCE held at the 45 Club, 45 Park
Avenue, Holywood Road, Belfast was a great success. The dance
band - "DREEMZ", put on an excellent show, the dinner
was great, our Comedian John Cook had us all laughing, and we
had loads of raffle prizes.
All proceeds from the event will go to charity. Our thanks to
everyone who came to the dance, and contributed generously to
the Grand Master's Festival Fund. The Festival is supporting
three children's charities - N. Ireland Children's Hospice,
Laura Lynn Hospice for Children, and Samaritans.
Bro. Archie Gibson,
celebrates
50 years of Freemasonry, and membership of
Sir George Clark Memorial Lodge No. 669.
1957 - 2007
Here seen proudly wearing his 50 year jewel
received from the Grand Lodge of Ireland.
Lodge
Widows Day Outing May 2007,
to
the Somme Heritage Centre, followed by an excellent Lunch at
Donaghadee Golf Club. CLICK
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Meeting
at Grand Lodge Dublin:
On April 21st, 2007, Lodge 669 held their April
Communication in the Grand Lodge Temple, Molesworth Street,
Dublin.
The Brethren were given a excellent tour of the Musum, and Temples
by the Tyler who then assisted us during our meeting afterwards.
Bro. Colin McMullan was passed to the Second Degree.
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Irish
Ritual Demonstration;
On Saturday 24th March 2007, a team of Brethren representing
Sir George Clark Memorial Lodge No.669 attended a large meeting
of Croydon Millenary Lodge No. 7745 Brethren and guests, to
demonstrate an Irish Constitution Entered Apprentice Degree.
The meeting was also attended by the Assistant Provincial Grand
Master of Surrey
W. Bro. Paddy Johnson, two Past Assistant Provincial Grand Masters,
Grand Lodge Officers, and Provincial Grand Lodge Officers of
Surrey and other Provinces in England.
We were welcomed with great hospitality, and friendliness, by
the Croydon Brethren.
It was an evening enjoyed by all, with an excellent meal, in
their Masonic Centre
W. Bro. Rennie McGrath brought his guitar along, and entertained
the Brethren at the festive board with a selection of Irish
songs. With a collection in the Lodge, a raffle and auction
after dinner, a large sum of money was raised for charity..
Lodge 669 has nominated the Grand
Master's 2008 Festival to receive the final total
of £669.00. This Festival is raising funds
from every Lodge and Freemason in Ireland.
All
of the money donated will be shared amongst: The Northern Ireland
Children's Hospice, Samaritans, and Laura Lynn Children's Hospice
Dublin
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Installation
Night January 2007 Click
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Photographs
of the Installation Dinner 28th January 2006
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