10 Founder Members attained the office of R.W.M.

In some ways it was easier for the Founder Members and the first Affiliate  Members, carried along by the "Adrenalin of Creativity" it seemed as though  no task was beyond them, no obstacle too high to scale, no problem too  difficult to overcome, it was a time of high endeavour, and maximum  enthusiasm.

Inevitably the enthusiasm waned, the problems increased and the clash of  wills and personalities (WHICH WAS UNAVOIDABLE IN SUCH A WIDE CROSS SECTION  OF MASONIC TALENTS) sapped the crusading spirit of the Lodge.  It was  then that many of the early members stumbled and fell, and new stalwarts  stepped forward to carry the torch of light on into the future for  Lodge Douglas.

The Ultimate Honour in the Lodge is to attain the office of R.W.M. and   this honour has been equally shared between 10 Founder Members, 2 Affiliate   Members and 13 Initiates of Lodge Douglas.

Amongst these groups (Founders, Affiliates and Initiates) are many Brethren   who did not aspire to the Chair of the Lodge, but gave unstintingly of   their loyal support throughout the years.  It was by their presence, their  enthusiasm and their encouragement that the Lodge formed its character,  its atmosphere and its purpose.  Some of them are now deceased, others no longer manage to attend but fortunately for the Lodge a good proportion still give of their best, in some cases even after 25 years.   To all of those extraordinary members throughout the years must go our sincere and grateful thanks and we should always remember.

                Extracted from the 25th. Anniversary Programme.
                  The article was by Arthur Crichton P.M.