Jubilee Certificates

Presentation

On Friday 22 August 2003, five Brethren of Lodge Douglas, East Kilbride No.1557 received their Jubilee Certificates presented by Bro. Dixon John Drye, Provincial Grand Master of Renfrewshire East.

Bro. James McCallum Williamson MM 153 (Lodge Pollokshaws Royal Arch), initiated 4 March 1947, Founder Member Lodge Douglas on 7 May 1959, 56 years in the Craft. Held several offices in the Lodge and Played in the PGL Bowling Competitions for many years.

Bro. Fred Ian Murray MM 1194 (Lodge Tollcross). Initiated 18 October 1951, 52 years in the Craft. Founder Member Lodge Douglas on 7 May 1959. Lodge Piper 1960-61. (Unfortunately, Bro.Murray was unable to be present).

Bro. David Govan MM 609 (Lodge The Gael). Initiated 14 February 1952, Affiliated to Lodge Douglas on 22 January 1960. 51 years in the Craft. Held various offices before becoming RWM in 1966-67. Treasurer 1968-1989 (21 years). 28 years in office. Given Honorary Grand Rank of Architect by the Grand Lodge of Scotland in 1985.

Bro. James Weir Ross Hewitt MM 570 (Lodge Kenmuir). Initiated 14 March 1945, Affiliated to Lodge Douglas on 22 January 1960. 58 years in the Craft. Secretary 1962-63. Jeweller 1964-66. Still representing Lodge in Bowling Competitions.

Bro. William Duncan Shannon MM 976 (Lodge St.Kentigern). Initiated 9 October 1950, Affiliated 4 April 1975. Nearly 53 years in the Craft. Held various offices including Secretary and was Almoner for 5 years. Acted as henchman at the Burns Supper for last 16 years.

The PGM Bro. Drye said, "In total these Brethren have some 270 years of Craft membership between them, all of them having been Office Bearers during their time in Lodge Douglas, ranging in service from 1 to 28 years. I am quite sure that while serving in Office these Brethren played their part in all the Lodge functions such as Degree Work and in the Social Side including Harmonies, Dances and Burns Suppers. We are indebted to these Brethren who have given this Lodge its Heritage and History as well as the success of now having its own fine premises. I am quite sure that there are no prouder members of Lodge Douglas this evening than these Five Brethren".