The 125th Anniversary Souvenir
Having posted the first 100 years of Lodge Callendar from the Centenary Souvenir, I was given the 125th Anniversary Souvenir by Past Master Brother Willie Davidson.
This booklet contained the original Centenary Booklet and had been updated to include details of the Centenary Celebrations and takes into account the next 25 years.
Below is a transcript of that 2nd booklet. It is a continuation from the first 100 years and covers up to the 125th Anniversary Celebrations. The information and images have been obtained from the 125th Anniversary Souvenir Booklet which was issued to mark the 125th Anniversary Celebrations of the Lodge in 2001.
I would thank again R.W.M. Bro. Colin Chalmers for his permission to publish this information.
6th MAY, 1976
The Rededication Service of our Centenary Celebrations was held in our Masonic Temple, Lint Riggs, Falkirk on Thursday 6th May, which was conducted by the Most Worshipful Master Mason, Captain Robert Wolridge Gordon of Esslemont and Brother Edwin Stuart Falconer, Right Worshipful Grand Secretary and some 15 Grand Office Bearers including Lodge Callendar's own Past Master, Brother Thomas Pitcairn, RWM, of our Lodge in 1923, Provincial Grand Master of Stirlingshire, 1949-1957, Past Substitute Grand Master of Grand Lodge of Scotland, 1955-1956.
The Grand Lodge sacred consecration vessels for the Corn, Wine and Oil were in attendance. The R.W.M Brother David D. Laing was administered the Obligation by the Grand Master Mason on behalf of the Brethren of the Lodge. The Grand Master Mason, having completed the Act of Rededication, gave his address after which, Grand Chaplain Bro. R. Stewart White solemnly presented the dedication of our new regalia.
Some 250 Brethren retired to Falkirk Ice Rink for the Centenary Dinner with many distinguished Masons from Stirlingshire and Sister Provinces, including our principal guest Harry Ewing, M.P. (later to be knighted Lord Ewing of Kirkford).
TOAST LIST
| "THE GRACE" | Bro. John R. Whittet, Lodge Chaplain 588 |
| "THE QUEEN" | Proposed by Bro. David D. Laing, R.W.M. |
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"THE GRAND LODGE |
Proposed by Bro.
David D. Laing, R.W.M. |
| REPLY | Bro.
Captain R. Wolridge of Esslemont |
| "THE PROVINCIAL
GRAND LODGE |
Proposed by Bro.
James Weir, D.M. 588 |
| REPLY | Bro. George
Walker, S.P.G.M. |
| "LODGE CALLENDAR No 588" | Proposed by Bro.
Alexander Whitehead Prov. Grand Master Depute of Stirlingshire |
| REPLY | Bro. James E
Paterson, P.G.S.D. |
| "VISITING BRETHREN" | Proposed by Bro.
David R. Dobbie, S.M. 588 |
| REPLY | Bro. Arch. Wallace Depute Berwick and East Lothian |
| REPLY | Bro. Joe cross,
R.W.M., Lodge St. John No. 16 |
Lodge Callendar No 588
Falkirk
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125th Anniversary
Souvenir
A CHANGING TOWN
It is prudent to record at this time in our history the vast changes on our town since our centenary in 1976.
The town centre and surrounding areas have seen a tremendous transformation in demolition and rebuilding.
Our town centre is now a pedestrianised precinct which affects our vehicle access to our Lodge, and our adjacent building is at present undergoing a re-vamp of licensed premises and restaurant, formerly the Aitkens Brewery offices. The pleasance area has been rebuilt in Camelon along with the baths and the former railway depot at Grahamston is now a huge retail shopping park with cinema complex.
The Forth and Clyde Canal, after 50 years of dormancy, has now been re-structured for boating traffic in the new millennium with the help of lottery finance.
The former Silver Row Roxy Theatre and housing and school at the East End has been demolished and had two redevelopments and is now the Callender Shopping Centre.
Falkirk Football Club are now likely to be leaving Brockville and moving to the Westfield area of the town, adjacent to the Middlefield Warehouse complex.
The Graeme High and Falkirk High schools have been demolished and new schools built in their place.
It is comforting and indeed
important to observe, that despite the continual changes in our town,
the Masonic Lodges of Lodge Callendar, Lodge St John, Falkirk and Lodge
Camelon are still serving our community in the principles of our order.
Footnote: Bro. Robert Mather's (RWM 1906-1908) father was the owner of the dog track which he sold to Falkirk Football Club in 1876. Bro Robert's father was a town councillor for 13 years.
1977 - 2001
We, who are privileged as Office Bearers and members of our Lodge, in the celebration year (125th) are conscious of our predecessors whose vision and aspirations founded our Lodge, sustained it through the latter years of the nineteenth century to the new twenty-first century, to our First Anniversary Silver Jubilee in 1901, under the then, R.W.M., Bro Samuel Porter.
It is interesting to note and compare the costs and the number of candidates in 1901, 1951 and 2001 (anniversary years).
| 1901 | No. of Candidates admitted 50 | Cost 2 Guineas (210 pence) |
| 1951 | No. of Candidates admitted 35 | Cost E-12/- (760 pence) |
| 2001 | No. of Candidates admitted | Cost £180 (1800 pence) |
In 1903 when Brother William Murphy was RWM a record 64 candidates were initiated.
From 1977 to 1987 an average of 20 candidates per year were admitted.
From 1988 to 1998 an average of 11 candidates per year were admitted.
From 1998 to 2001 in 3 years only 13 candidates were admitted.
The fall in numbers joining our craft is
universal and of great concern. Many and varied may be the reasons for
it, the progress of social society itself or the pace of life in the new
millennium.
In the late eighteen eighties (1880) to the early nineteen hundreds (1901) our candidates were low in numbers. There are highs and lows in any organisation, the blessings and teachings of family life are paramount to our order, all of us as members have a responsibility to ensure our Lodge will prosper and celebrate in 2026, it's 150th Anniversary.
ALEX BAIRD
Bro. Alexander Baird, our current Secretary, has served in this office since 1972, previously having served the Lodge in various offices, retiring as Junior Warden. Alex was the Hall Keeper for some eighteen years, his contribution to our Lodge was recognised by Provincial Grand Lodge when in January, 1997 he received the honorary provincial grand rank of Jeweller.
DECEMBER, 1977
Brother James Weir was installed as R.W.M. Unfortunately he suffered an illness and had to retire from office after one year. Gladly he recovered and became a fine piper with Bowmore Pipe Band.
Some 12 Right Worshipful Masters have served the Lodge since 1977, with two years in office and two years as Immediate Past Masters. The Annual Festivals were omitted in 1970, the Annual Burns Suppers are still an enjoyable event on our calendar.
1978
In January the Lodge lost two brethren to the grand lodge above. Brother Alexander Barrie who had been initiated in 1923 and who has received his 50 year diploma in 1973 and Brother Kenneth Smith who was initiated in 1947, a regular attender of the Lodge and served as a Steward for 4 years and as a member of the Enquiry Committee for 18 years.
FEBRUARY 1978
Lodge St Andrew Denny and Loanhead, No 176, conferred the Entered Apprentice Degree on 5 candidates. Their R.W.M. was Brother Alexander Henderson.
NOVEMBER 1978
At a regular meeting on November 1st the Lodge
received a deputation from Lodge St John, Haddington, No 57, Berwick and
East Lothian headed by Richard Blackie R.W.M. and Lodge Carron, 139,
headed by Bro George Marshall, R.W.M. At the meeting Bro. Archibald D.
Wallace, P.M., of Lodge St John, No 57 and late R.W.P.G.M. of East
Lothian and Berwickshire, was given honorary membership of Lodge
Callendar.
6th DECEMBER, 1978 - INSTALLATION MEETING -
A board of Installing Masters were warmly welcomed into the Lodge, by
I.P.M. Bro. James Weir. The board was headed by Bro. Peter Leckie, P.M.
Lodge Dolphin 911 and P.M. Bro. Alexander Stewart, Lodge Caldercruix 131
A, who delivered an excellent ceremonial to Bro. David R. Dobbie, R.W.M.
and the Office Bearers, P.G.L. was headed by R.W.P.G.M., Angus Campbell.
1979
The Lodge suffered a sad loss when Bro. Andrew
Hetherington who had joined the Lodge in 1949 and served as Senior
Steward for 24 years and Hall Keeper from 1959-1964 was called to the
grand lodge above on the 30th October, 1979. A brother of quiet
demeanour and a supporter of Falkirk Football Club. Another great loss
to the Lodge was in the passing of Bro. Adam Howieson Lyon who died on
1st July, 1979. Adam was the second of two brothers who have served the
Lodge as R.W.M., (his brother Robert Lyon in 1952-1954 and Adam was
R.W.M. 1962-1964). Adam has served as Social Convener for a number of
years and served as D. of C. from 1966 to 1979, an office he held with
admirable distinction. He was also an honorary member of Lodge
Caldercruix St John, No 1314. His son and grandson were both office
bearers in the Lodge with William C.B. Lyon being R.W.M. in 1968-1970.
A memorial service to Bro. A. Lyon was held in September, 1979.
MARCH 1979
A deputation of Office Bearers and Past Masters
and Brethren from Lodge Battlefield, Glasgow, No 1258, headed by their
R.W.M. Bro. John Young, were received and welcomed into the Lodge, by
our R.W.M. Bro. Dobbie, who handed the Emblem of Authority to Bro. Young
and his team to confer the F.C. Degree on five of our candidates.
APRIL 1979
At a regular meeting in April 1979 a Past
Masters Degree was conferred on five candidates by a team of Past
Masters comprising of Bro. D. Dobbie, R.W.M., Bro. J. Paterson, S.W.,
Bro. G. Anderson, J.W., Bro. W Adam, Chaplain, Bro. W. Fleming, D of C.,
Bro. J. Sharp, S.D., Bro. D.D. Laing, J.D., Bro. J. Weir, I.G.
Two Brethren also received their half century
diplomas:.
Bro. William Adams, P.M., 53 years membership.
Bro. John McPherson, 51 years membership.
APRIL 1979
A deputation of Past Masters and Brethren from Lodge
Caldercruix St. John, No. 1314, headed by their R.W.M. Bro. Samuel
Henderson, were escorted into the Lodge and presented to our
R.W.M. Bro. David R. Dobbie, who warmly welcomed the deputation.
Bro. Henderson, R.W.M. and his team of Office Bearers, then conferred the F.C. Degree on five candidates.
3rd DECEMBER, 1980
Bro. David R. Dobbie, R.W.M. welcomed a board of
Installing Masters, headed by Bro. Henry Freckleton, P.M. 1314, Bro.
Joseph Sharp, P.M. 588 and Bro. William C.B. Lyon, P.M. to carry out
the Ceremony of Installation of Master Elect, Bro. George Young and
his Office Bearers. The Provincial deputation was headed by the
R.W.P.G.M. Bro. Alexander Whitehead.
OCTOBER 1983
The Director of Ceremonies presented to the Brethren and the R.W.M. Bro. Andrew A. McKinnon, Bro. Alexander Gibson, M.M. who was presented with his 50 year diploma. Alex served on the Enquiry Committee for a number of years, and is currently our oldest living member at 96 years of age.
1st NOVEMBER, 1983
Bro. Richard M Coll was appointed Hall Keeper from above date to 1990. Richard had retired from the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders, as a Battalion Physical Training Instructor. Richard and his wife were pleasant and courteous to all.
1986
During his second year in office as R.W.M., Bro. David R. Cox represented the Lodge at the 250th Anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Scotland. He was also invited on to the Toast List of the 250th Celebrations of our neighbouring Lodge St. John, Falkirk, No 16.
15th APRIL, 1987
The R.W.M. Bro. John R. Whittit presented Bro. William C.B. Lyon with a leather case as a token for his 40 years service to the Lodge.
1988
Bro. James West, Master Elect, was installed into office by Bro. Robert R. Tait, Worshipful Grand Piper. James who lives in Stow, affiliated to Lodge St. John Stow, and was R.W.M. there in 1994. His Installing Masters were Bro. Ted Keeper, P.M. and Bro. Andrew A. McKinnon, P.M. 588 and David D. Laing, P.M. 588.
NOVEMBER 1991
Bro. Robert Watt, R.W.M. welcomed a deputation from the Erskine Homes, headed by Bro. Dick Allan, P.M. of Lodge Thistle and Rose, No.73, and witnessed a Third Degree by the Past Masters of the Lodge.
11th MARCH, 1992
On this evening, Bro. Robert Watt, R.W.M. had the delightful pleasure of conferring Honorary Membership of Lodge Callendar on Bro. Archibald Mullholland, M.M., 484. A large deputation of Office Bearers and members from Lodge St. John, Slamannan, 484, headed by their R.W.M. Bro. James Kerr were in attendance.
APRIL 1993
The Association of inter visitations between Lodge Callendar and Lodge St. John, No. 16 to confer Degrees, is the longest in our history, and on the above date, Lodge St. John, No. 16 headed by their R.W.M. Bro. Allan T. Leishman, who with his team of Office Bearers, conferred the F.C. Degree on our candidates.
OCTOBER 1993
A new set of Bye Laws was approved by Committee.
3rd NOVEMBER, 1993
A deputation from Lodge Dolphin, 911 were welcomed into the Lodge, by our R.W.M. Bro. William S. Davidson, who tendered the Emblem of Authority to Bro. John Muir, R.W.M. who along with his team of Office Bearers, conferred the F.C. Degree on our candidates. The Brethren from the Erskine Hospital led by Bro. Robert Allan were in attendance.
NOVEMBER 1994
At the meeting on the above date, Bro. William Davidson, R.W.M., invited to the East, Bro. Pat Barclay, from the American Constitution, who was a member of the Grand Lodge of Virginia. Bro. Barclay gifted to our R.W.M. a small mark token in memory of his visit.
12th APRIL, 1995
Our R.W.M. Bro. John Gillies was delighted to have the privilege of presenting to Bro. Thomas Mackie Fleming his 50 year diploma. Bro. Fleming was initiated on the 16th December, 1942. His late father was Substitute Master of our Lodge in 1923.
6th SEPTEMBER, 1995
Bro. William C.B. Lyon gifted to the Lodge a Marquetry Table to accommodate the Working Tools of the Degrees.
15th NOVEMBER, 1995
Bro. John Gillies, R.W.M., after receiving a deputation of Past Masters of the Lodge whom he had invited to confer the M.M. Degree that evening, had the additional pleasure of presenting Bro. Jack Daisley with his 50 year diploma. The Past Masters were headed by Bro. George Young.
13th MARCH, 1996
After the Lodge had been opened the R.W.M. Bro. John Gillies addressed the Brethren regarding the tragedy of the children at Dunblane Primary School. The Brethren were upstanding in silent tribute. At the following meeting on 20th March, when Lodge St. John No. 16 conferred the Entered Apprentice Degree, the team being led by their R.W.M. Bro. William McNab, a special collection was taken which raised E200, which was forwarded to the Appeal Fund.
The Grand Lodge of Scotland launched an Appeal Fund for
Dunblane to all the Lodges under the Scottish Constitution at home
and overseas. The total from the resultant funds, Grand Lodge in
consultation with the Dunblane Authorities, were able to commission
Stain Glass Windows, one in each of the four churches in Dunblane,
depicting the thoughts and the love for the children from the people
from around the world, whose sympathy will be everlasting.
24th MAY, 1996
Bro. David D. Laing, P.M. represented the Lodge at the 75th Anniversary of Lodge Battlefield, 1258 in the Trades House.
4th DECEMBER, 1996
The Installation Ceremony of R.W.M. Elect Bro. John Phillip Crozier on the above date, was conferred by Installing Masters, Bro. Andrew A. McKinnon, P.M. and Bro. Alistair T. Marshall. A deputation from Mourne Masonic Lodge, No. 696, and Brethren from County Down, Northern Ireland, Brother Crozier's homeland, were present.
2nd APRIL, 1997
A substantial deputation of Office Bearers and Members from Lodge Zetland 391, were escorted into the Lodge by the D. of C. Presented their R.W.M. Bro. Nicol Scobbie and his Past Masters to Bro. Crozier, R.W.M., who warmly welcomed the deputation. The Zetland team then conferred the F.C. Degree on the candidates. The presentation of the Degree was exemplary.
3rd SEPTEMBER, 1997
On the Meeting on the above date, Alan O' Hara, of Lodge No. 1470, a Past Substitute District Grand Master of Transvaal Orange Free State, replied on behalf of the visitors.
1st OCTOBER, 1997
The collection taken at the meeting was supplemented to the sum of 200 for the Princess Diana Appeal.
3rd OCTOBER, 1997 - VISIT TO ULSTER
A deputation of twenty-five Brethren travelled to Annalong, Co. Down, Northern Ireland.
The deputation was headed by the R.W.M. Bro. Phillip Crozier. Also in the deputation were three Past Masters in the person of P.M. Bro. David Cox, P.M. Bro. James west and P.M. Bro. John Whittit.
The purpose of the visit was to carry out a Third Degree ceremony at Mourne Masonic Lodge, No. 696. This was for demonstration only and was carried out on two of Lodge Callendar's young
Master Masons.
The Degree team carried out their respective parts to an excellent standard and at the end of the meeting nothing but the highest praise was extended by the Brethren of Mourne Lodge and from the several members of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Co. Down who were present that evening.
At the end of the meeting, R.W.M. Bro. Crozier was proposed to become a member of the Mourne Masonic Lodge, No. 696 and in due course did so which was a great honour to him, as he was born and bred in that part of the country.
A plaque with the Mourne Lodge Shield was presented to R.W.M. Bro. Phillip Crozier.
APRIL 1998
On the 1st April, Bro. William C.B. Lyon received his 50 year diploma from Bro. Joseph Sharp, P.M.
On the 15th April, Bro. David Silcock received his 50 year diploma from our R.W.M. Bro. Philip Crozier. A large deputation from Lodge Carron, 139, headed by Bro. Charles Kilpatrick, were present to support Bro. Silcock.
16th SEPTEMBER, 1998
R.W.M. Bro. Phillip Crozier, welcomed a deputation of Office Bearers and Members of Lodge St. Andrew, Denny and Loanhead No. 176 headed by their R.W.M. Bro. Archibald McKay who, assisted by his team of Office Bearers, conferred the F.C. Degree on our candidates.
2nd DECEMBER, 1998
On the above date Bro. John H. Shand was installed as R. W. Master for the ensuing year. The Installing Masters were Bro. John R. Whittit, P.M. 588 and Bro. George Young, P.M. 588.
The Provincial Grand Lodge deputation was headed by Bro. John McLeod Sneddon, R.W.P.G.M.
21st APRIL, 1999
Bro. William C. Law, P.M. 780, P.S.P.G.W. delivered a lecture on the Working Tools of the Craft, after which a question and answer session further enlightened the Brethrens understanding of the application of the Working Tools in our daily lives.
19th JANUARY, 2000
A deputation from Lodge St. John, Falkirk No. 16, headed by their R.W.M. Bro. Derek Inglis, were introduced and welcomed by our R.W.M. Bro. James D. Craigie, who presented the Mallet to Bro. Inglis, to confer the F.C. Degree on our candidates.
2nd FEBRUARY, 2000
On the above date, The Douglas Lodge, from the Province of Linlithgowshire, headed by their R.W.M. Bro. Thomas Johnston, conferred the Entered Apprentice Degree on our candidates. This was a first, in the history of both Lodges, and a most enjoyable evening.
1St MARCH, 2000
Letter from Provincial Grand Secretary, Bro. James B. White, requesting the let of the Temple on Saturday 18th May, 2000, for the Installation of the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master, Bro. David D. Laing, P.M. 588.
MAY, 2000
Installation of the R.W.P.G.M. and commissioned Office Bearers of Stirlingshire.
P.M. Bro. David D. Laing (D. of C.) 588 was elected by the twenty-three Lodges in the province to be the nominee for the Office of R.W.P.G.M. at the provincial quarterly communication on the 28th October, 1999. His recommendation was confirmed by Grand Committee and he was appointed as R.W.P.G.M. of the Province of Stirlingshire on 4th May, 2000.
The ceremonial of installation was held in Lodge Callendar Temple on Saturday 20th May and was conducted by the Most Worshipful Grand Master Mason, Bro. Archibald D. Orr Ewing, B.A. accompanied by some seventeen Grand Lodge Office Bearers, including Grand Chaplain and Provincial Grand Chaplain, Bro. John Jenkinson, L.T.C.L., A.L.C.M., DIP.ED.
The Temple was full to capacity, including ten sister Provincial Grand Lodges, to witness the ceremonial and the installation of the commissioned Office Bearers.
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The ceremonial was presented with great decorum, solemnly,
and in the absence of the R.W.P.G.M., his commissioned diploma was
placed on the alter.
A dinner followed the installation ceremonial with the appropriate toasts being honoured and the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" brought to a close a memorable and enjoyable day for Provincial Grand Lodge and the history of Lodge Callendar.
6th DECEMBER, 2000
Bro. James D. Craigie was installed as R.W.M. for the ensuing year. His Installing Masters were Bro. George Young, P.M. 588, Bro. William S. Davidson, P.M. 588 and Bro. John R. Whittit, P.M. 588.
Bro. James D. Craigie, in his first year as R.W.M., would have the privilege of presiding as the R.W.M. over our 125th Anniversary Celebrations.
The grateful thanks of the Brethren are expressed to the 125th Anniversary Committee for their many hours of industry in extracting from the Minute Books the updating of the last 25 years of our history, complimented by the reprinting of our previous history, the Rededication Ceremony Cards, the arrangements of the Dinner and Toast List, Photographs, Tickets, etc.
May those who are in attendance, who by their presence, will become part of our history, enjoy the deliberations of the Committee.
COMMITTEE
Bro. James D. Craigie, R. W.M.
Bro. Robert Mason, W.S.W.
Bro. John watt, W.xW
Bro. Alexander Baird, Secretary
Bro. David D. Laing, RM. D. of C.
BUILDING REPAIRS1
1990 - 2000
As with all buildings, repairs, redecoration and compliance with statutory regulations from government and local authority sources, have meant that from 1990-2001 some major alterations to the internal and external areas have been refurbished.
These are summarised:
Re-roofing of the temple;
Replacing of the fire doors;
New fire alarm system fitted;
New boiler and radiators for central heating system;
Renovation to upper premises;
Painting of external stain glass windows;
Plasterwork.
Totalling a cost of £15527.
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BRO. ROBERT MASON WORSHIPFUL SENIOR WARDEN BRO. JAMES D. CRAIGIE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL MASTER BRO. JAMES WATT WORSHIPFUL JUNIOR WARDEN |
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OBITUARIES 1981 - 1997
Regretfully many of our Members and former Office Bearers and Past Masters, all of whom had given valiant service to our Lodge, have been called to the Grand Lodge.
16th December, 1981
Bro. ANDREW PRENTICE who served as an Office Bearer for a number of years.
1st September, 1982
Bro. THOMAS BAILLIE who, at the time of his passing, was Inner Guard.
5th January, 1983
Bro. ALEXANDER FRENCH who first served in Office as Sword Bearer, and retired from Office as Senior Warden. Alex, by profession, was the Sanitary Inspector with Falkirk Town Council.
October, 1983
Bro. ROBERT RAMSAY who served as Lodge Secretary for two years.
Bro. LEWIS BEGG who was initiated in 1944, and served for sevenyears in minor office.
29th February, 1984
Bro. THOMAS PITCAIRN, P.M., a stalwart to our Lodge, our Province and to Grand Lodge. Initiated in 1913, Deputy Town Clerk to the Burgh of Falkirk for 47 years, a Lawyer by profession, served as Provincial Grand Secretary from 1929-1945, Substitute P.G.M. 1945-1949, and Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master 1949- 1957. Commissioned as Substitute Grand Master Mason 1954-1956.
7th March, 1984
Bro. IAN HOGG initiated to the Lodge in 1941, and served as Lodge Secretary for five years. Ian was employed with the Town Council.
March, 1984
Bro. THOMAS BAIRD initiated in 1939, held the office of Junior Steward for 16 years and was Hall Keeper for three years.
1990
Bro. JOHN MclNTYRE initiated into the Lodge in February, 1932 and served in two offices, as Tyler 1966-1979 and was also a member of General Committee.
January, 1992
Bro. THOMAS BOYD initiated in 1979, Tom served as Tyler from the mid-1980's until his death.
7th February, 1992
Bro. JOHN McPHERSON initiated 1927, worked with the Falkirk Herald all of his life. A keen bowler and a regular attender for 63 years.
September, 1995
Bro. JAMES B. PATERSON, P.M. joined our Lodge in the late thirties, served through the progressive offices and was R.W.M. in 1964-1966. Elected to P.G. Lodge, 1968 and retired as Senior P.G. Warden, 1979. Jimmy was Sawmill Manager with Bairds Sawmill for 50 years.
29th October, 1997
Bro. ROBERT WATT, P.M. and his wife Nancy, suffered a fatal car
crash on October, 1997. Bob had been a driver all of his adult life,
and by profession a Vehicle Traffic Examiner with the Ministry of
Transport. He was R.W.M. in 1990-1992. A Memorial tribute was
held in the Lodge on 19th November, 1997, the oration was given by
P.M. Bro. David D. Laing, and the Brethren were upstanding in silent
tribute.
BRETHREN OF THE LODGE WHO HAVE SERVED
GRAND LODGE AND PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE
Past Senior Provincial Grand Warden
He was also the first member of our Lodge to
hold Grand Rank in the Grand Lodge of Scotland
Honorary Grand Bible Bearer in the Grand
Lodge of Scotland, 1944
Provincial Grand Secretary, 1929/1945
Substitute Provincial Grand Master, 1945/1949
Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master,
1949/1957
Substitute Grand Master in the Grand Lodge
of Scotland, 1954/1956
Past Senior Provincial Grand Warden, 1979
Past Junior Provincial Grand Warden, 1990
Substitute Provincial Grand Master, 1990/2000
Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master, 2000/
Past Provincial Junior Deacon, 2000
Substitute Provincial Grand Master, 2000
Thomas B. Copeland P.M.
William Murphy, P.M.
Alexander McNiven, P.M.
Past Senior Provincial Grand Bard
Thomas Pitcairn, P.M.
Edward N. Hunter, P.M.
Past Senior Provincial Grand Warden
Alexander Walker, P.M.
Past Senior Provincial Grand Warden
Robert Lyon, P.M.
Past Provincial Grand Inner Guard, 1958
James B. Paterson, P.M.
David D. Laing, P.M.
Andrew A. McKinnon, P.M
BRETHREN WHO HAVE RECEIVED
HONORARY MEMBERSHIP OF LODGE CALLENDAR
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THE 125th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
The 125th Anniversary Celebrations were held within our Temple on Friday 28th September, 2001. The Ceremony of Rededication was conducted by the Provincial Grand Lodge of Stirlingshire, the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master, Bro. David D. Laing, presiding, with Bro. The Reverend John H. Jenkinson, L.T.C.L. A.I.C.M. Dip. Ed. V. W. Senior Grand Chaplain, of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, and Senior Grand Chaplain of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Stirlingshire, who was conducted around the Lodge by Bro. Alexander Montgomery, Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies.
The Right Worshipful Master of the Lodge, Bro. James D. Craigie, was delivered the Obligation, on behalf of Lodge Callendar and its Brethren, for the present and for the future, after which the Benediction by the Chaplain, brought to a conclusion, a most dignified and solemn ceremony, with a meaningful and thoughtful message of our responsibilities to our Masonic Craft, to our Lodge, and to society.
The Ceremonial Celebrations was followed by a Dinner, with the relevant Toast List being pledged, and another successful chapter in our Lodges History, was brought to a conclusion by the singing of "Auld Lang Syne".
It would be important and appropriate to be retrospective in our thoughts, in this One Hundred and Twenty-Fifth Year, of those Brethren whose wisdom and integrity founded our Lodge, those whose courage and foresight, shouldered the responsibility to build our Masonic Temple, for those of us who were yet to follow.
To date, Three Thousand, Nine Hundred and Ninety-Two candidates have past through our portals, as Members of Lodge Callendar, Sixty-One of whom have had the privilege of serving as R.W. Masters, and many other Brethren who served in Office, some for a lifetime.
The late Thomas Pitcairn, P.M. left us a testimony to all Freemasons, from his own pen,
Inward integrity of the soul should be foremost in all Masons
Character and goodness is fundamental in all Brethren.
DAVID D. LAING, P.M.
Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master.
September, 2001.
