Quartery Publication of The Glenlyon Lodge 346SC
Volume VIII Issue 1
MARCH 2017
THE ALMONER TheGlenlyon
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Continuous Growth and Development A welcome message and overview of plans from the Right Worshipful Master
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ON VIEWING POLITICS
ON BEING A JUNIOR WARDEN
The Mason’s Role in the Learn how from the Political Life of his Country View from the South p.10 p.13
THE TASTE OF CARRIBEAN
POETRY & REFLECTION
The Lodge Carribean Light Trip p.16
Assess yourself as you rhyme. Which of These Are You? p.18
The Glenlyon Lodge No 346 S.C Administration
Master Bro Craig Fitzgerald Foreman I.P.M Bro. Neville A. Wallace, P.M Depute Master Bro. Howard C. Ennis P.M.;, H.G.J Substitute Master Bro. Maj Richard B Reese, P.M., PSnrADGS, J.P. Senior Warden Bro. Wilson K Look Kin P.M.; DGStwd Junior Warden Bro. Robert Barnes Secretary Bro. Maj Howard L Barrett P.M.; (Hon. DSGD Bahamas) Treasurer Bro. Charles A. O’Connor P.M. Almoner Bro. Wayne O Robertson Director of Ceremonies Bro. Norman D Wright P.M.; DSGW, Hon.G.BB Chaplain Bro. Frank N Villiers, PDJGW Senior Deacon Bro. Paul O. R Cookes Junior Decon Bro. Lt Cdr Ainsley D. Neil Bible Bearer Bro. Rev. William B Willis J.P. Assistant Secretary Bro. Maj. Ricardo O. St M Blackwood Ass Dir. of Ceremonies Bro. Christopher C Robinson P.M.; PDAGT; Hon. DSGW Inner Guard Bro. Jermaine R Spence Pres. of Stewards Bro. Carl D Domville P.M.; PDGStwd For advertising inquiries, comments or suggestion, contact: Address: 11 ‐ 15 McGregor Square Kingston 5, Jamaica Email: newsletter@glenlyonLodge.com Website: TheGlenlyonLodgeJa.com
Stewards Bro. Gregory W Khan, P.M.; PDGStwd Bro. Neville G Jackson Bro. Heron S. Dale Bro. Ryan J. P. Hamilton Bro. Rudolph L Jackson Tyer Bro. Martin A. Williamson, JP , P.M.
Contents
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14 from the East
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NEWS
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Features
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Craig Foreman welcome message PICTORIAL
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2016 Installation
Lodge Carribean Light Trip POETRY
VIEWS - The
Mason’s Role in the Political Life of his Country
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VIEWS - from the South
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Robert Barnes shares his experience on on being a Junior Warden
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Welcome
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rethren All! Fraternal Greetings from the East!! As the Brother to whom the mantle of the Chair of King Solomon been bestowed, It is with a keen sense of the awareness of the confidence and trust that the Brethren have reposed in me that I assume this most momentous responsibility. The Brethren are also equally aware that The Glenlyon Lodge is at a unique place in its history given the current challenges within and without Freemasonry in Jamaica.
will continue to discharge its solemn duty to relieve the distresses of all who are linked together in one indissoluble chain of sincere affection, soothe the unhappy, sympathize with the unfortunate and restore peace to those who are troubled, by undertaking actions to improve the financial standing and fundraising activities of the Lodge. This would in turn better enable the Lodge’s discharge of its charitable and benevolent obligations.
It is with these considerations that the Lodge in keeping with time honoured tenets of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth, will seek to efficiently and effectively implement its works and actions that will allow for the continuous growth and development of the Lodge.
Under the tenet of Truth, the Lodge under the guidance and direction of the Great Architect of the Universe to continue to seek, learn and find Truth (which is one of the objects of every good Mason), through improvements in communication, masonic scholarship and literacy, updating the legal framework governing the operations of the Lodge, better management of masonic records and information and improvements to Lodge property.
Under the rubric of “Brother Love”, the Lodge will continually strive and maintains true Brotherhood by aiding, supporting and protecting each other. By acting to continually relieve each other’s, distresses and facilitate continuous growth, development and harmony with each other and our fellow man, by undertaking actions to facilitate membership growth and development, greater masonic harmony and camaraderie and improved relationships with our sister Lodges within Jamaica in general and Lodge Ft. Nassau No. 1819 S.C. (The Bahamas) and Lodge Caribbean Light No. 1391 S.C. (Trinidad & Tobago and Grenada) Under the tenet of Relief, the Lodge
It is my fervent hope that the Brethren of The Glenlyon Lodge will enable us to achieve all our collective goals for the year and that as we continually utilise the examples and build on the foundation stones of all the Brethren who stood before us. I pray that the blessing of the Great Architect of the Universe will continue to bless this Lodge and all the Brethren therein. Bro Craig Fitzgerald Foreman Master The Glenlyon Lodge No. 346 S.C.
“Under the rubric of Brother Love, the Lodge will continually strive and maintains true Brotherhood by aiding, supporting and protect each other.” The Almoner | March 2017
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TRIBUTE PHOTOS INSTALLATION 2016 The Brethren of The Glenlyon Lodge 346SC
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TRIBUTE PHOTOS
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tribute photos Installation 2016 Bro. Craig Foreman, RWM, outlines his plan for the Lodge
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Tribute Photos
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“It is my fervent hope that the Brethren of The Glenlyon Lodge will achieve all our collective goals for the year and that as we continually utilise the examples and build on the foundation stones of all the Brethren who stood before us. I pray that the blessing of T.G.A.O.T.U. will continue to bless this Lodge and all the Brethren therein.� Bro Craig Fitzgerald Foreman Right Worshipful Master
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Tribute Photos Installation 2016 Pictures of Installation Banquet with Talisia Forman - Mrs.‘RWM’
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Views
VIEWS By Bro. Ripton McPherson, P.M.
The Mason’s Role in the Political Life of his Country
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he Rev. Hugh Price Hughes, is reported to have said of politics“You cannot live for an hour without being a politician. But what a man generally means when he says that he is not a politician is this, that he has been all his life enjoying his political privileges and grossly neglecting his political duties; and in that sense the observation is scarcely to his credit. As a matter of fact, politics, properly understood is simply the SCIENCE OF LIFE- the doctrine of the way in which I am to do my duty to my neighbour, which is an essential part of true religion. It is nothing in the world except religion applied to human Society".
You cannot live for an hour without being a politician. Rev. Hugh Price Hughes
I share the view of Rev. Hughes that too often too many in our Society take for granted and enjoy the privileges which
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have been provided by our political system without accepting the reciprocal obligation and duty of ensuring that the system is allowed to function in a manner acceptable to the majority of us. Take for example the Fundamental Rights and Freedoms which are enshrined in Chapter Ill of our Jamaican Constitution. The right of every person in Jamaica, whatever his race, place of origin, political opinions, colour, creed OR sex- to life, liberty, security of the person, the enjoyment of property and the protection of the law; freedom of conscience, of expression and of peaceful assembly and association and respect for his private life and family life. These are all rights and freedoms which have been won by the political struggles and bitter and vigorous exertions of those who have carried the political torch before us. These are some of the political privileges which we enjoy and, as Masons, we readily accept that as Citizens of the world we are enjoined to be exemplary in the discharge of our CIVIL duties and are strictly forbidden to do any act which may have a tendency to subvert the peace and good order of ~society. The question is " .Are these enough to discharge our political duties? Let us take a look at what restraints are placed upon us as Masons in the discharge of our political duties. These fall into two (2) categories- firstly as a Masonic Order or Craft and secondly as an individual Freemason.
In August 1938 The Grand Lodges of England, Ireland and Scotland each agreed upon and issued a statement identical in terms which was entitled "Aims and Relationship of the Craft". This statement was re-affirmed in 1949. The Policy of The Grand Lodge on political issues is very clear, precise and unambiguous. Clause 7 of the statement reads as follows:"The Grand Lodge has always consistently refused to express any opinion on questions of foreign OR domestic state policy either at home OR abroad, and it will not allow its name to be associated with any action, however humanitarian it may appear to be, which infringes its unalterable policy of standing aloof from every question affecting the relations between one Government or another or between political parties, OR questions as to rival theories of Government". In this regard I should draw reference to the Constitution, Law No. 205 whereby Brethren are strictly forbidden to use OR exhibit any of the emblems of Freemasonry on business premises OR in connection with any business OR in any advertisement which does not relate exclusively to masonic matters. Extreme caution must therefore be exercised in ensuring that no one is allowed to use the Lodge OR the Craft in general OR the fact that he is a Freemason OR any emblem to promote OR demote the cause of the Government OR Opposition OR any political party OR the candidature of any person. So strongly does The Grand Lodge disapprove of this course action that it has stated: "If Freemasonry 'once deviated from its courage by expressing an opinion on political OR theological questions, it
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would be called upon, not only publicly, to approve OR denounce any movement which might arise in the future but would sow the seed of discord among its own members. The Three Grand Lodges are compelled to place on record their complete disapproval of any action which may tend to permit the slightest departure from the basic principles of Freemasonry". It is therefore abundantly clear that The Grand Lodge will not allow itself to be associated with any political action of any kind nor will it give its stamp of approval OR disapproval to any political party OR candidate. This ruling must apply with equal strictness to District Grand Lodges and to Daughter Lodges. One needs not strain one's imagination to understand the great disharmony which would immediately ensue were we in Jamaica to deviate from this narrow path. As an individual Freemason we have all been cautioned in the charge to abstain when in Lodge from every topic of religious OR political discussion. This admonition is enlarged by Clause 6 of the statement to which I have already referred, which reads inter alia: "But neither in any Lodge nor at any time in his capacity as a Freemason is he permitted to discuss OR to advance his views on theological OR political questions". As individuals therefore we are prohibited whilst in Lodge from discussing any political issue. The reason for this again is clear. Any such discussion would inevitably lead to disharmony within the Lodge which must be avoided at all costs. As individuals however, we are in
no way prohibited from expressing our views on any political issue outside of the Lodge but we are prevented from expressing any view whilst parading as or holding ourselves out Freemasons. There is one question that arises and that is whether the same rigid discipline must apply at refreshment OR downstairs. I think that the same degree of restraint need not apply but we should never forget that we are within the precincts of the Lodge and maintain an appropriate degree of brotherliness whilst expressing divergent views. Does Freemasonry then restrict us in the discharge of our political duties? CERTAINLY NOT. Clause 6 of the statement or the “Aims and Relationships of the Craft" has this to say: "Whilst Scottish Freemasonry thus indicates in each of its members the duties of loyalty and citizenship it reserves to the individual the right to hold his own opinion with regard to public affairs" one of the objectives therefore of Freemasonry is to implant within us a sense of loyalty and citizenship. I contend that the duties of loyalty to your country and citizenship MUST include an involvement in the political life of your country. Let us recall the words of Rev. Prince Hughes: “You cannot live for an hour without being a politician". Woodrow Wilson described politics in this way: "Politics", he said, "I conceive to be nothing more than the science of the ordered progress of society along the lines of greatest usefulness and convenience to itself ”. If we accept this definition, who then would be better equipped to assist in the
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VIEWS Continuation: The Mason’s Role ... ordered progress of society than those who have grasped the lessons to be learnt from the 24 inch gauge, the mallet and the chisel. The political system which we have inherited is one which involves the Government of the people by those who have been selected by persons elected by the governed. It involves the process of the election of men and women as representatives of the whole nation to ensure that those who have been selected to run our affairs perform in a manner which is acceptable to our representatives as determined by their democratic voice. This is the process which we have come to know as Parliamentary Democracy. That is the control of our affairs by the elected representatives of the people expressed in a fully democratic way within the Parliament of the country.
There are those few of us who are Freemasons who have become actively engaged within the inner circle of politics. We owe a duty and responsibility to you our Brethren to remember in the discharge of our duties the obligations which we have undertaken in the Craft. If there were more who strode along the corridors of power who had learnt and practiced the principles of humanity, charity and brotherly love that the Craft teaches, we would undoubtedly enjoy a far more stable, peaceful and united society. I call to mind the stirring address on TOGETHERNESS which the R.W.D.G.M. delivered at the Quarterly
The system may not be perfect and requires adjustment from time to time to meet the demands of changing times and circumstances. But imperfect as it is in its varied forms and designs, it is still the best process that has been devised over the years- but any system is only as good as the people who run it, manage it, and supervise it, and it is at this point that our clear duty as good citizens becomes apparent.
"What we are trying to make happen is to consolidate ourselves as a people ". How much better off would we as a nation be if those who had the responsibility of decision making on all sides of the political fence had learnt this lesson in its deepest meaning.
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Communication of the D.G.L. on the 27th February of this year and remind you of his plea that,
But all of us cannot sit within the Parliament but we all have a serious and continuing political responsibility to, first of all, ensure by all lawful means that the persons whom we feel will meet the standards which we have set are elected as our representatives . Secondly, to let our representatives at all levels know in clear and unmistakable terms if we disapprove of their actions and thirdly to assist in formulating and directing public opinion according to the principles which we have learnt. And this is extremely important. Too often most of us accept quietly the role of the critic within the circle of close friends, but make no attempt to join in assisting to fashion and
direct public opinion. If we are content with this alone, are we really carrying out our political duties OR fulfilling our role as good citizens? I think not. It is not enough for us to learn the moral principles which must guide us and the lessons of brotherly love within our small circle and occasionally embark upon some worthwhile charity. Our duty is to make these principles available to the whole nation and I contend that in today's scenario the urgent need is political awareness guided and directed by the principles of the Craft. What then is the MASON'S role in the political life of his country? NOT, I suggest, to shelter within the encircling and protective arms of the Lodge but rather to stride boldly from the Cloistered Hall of the Temple clothed, protected and strengthened by the precepts of Freemasonry into the gloomy darkness of our political wilderness and shine a light of hope and brotherhood, of morality, justness and uprightness of life and action. That is our role as Freemasons.
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s Junior Warden, I am the 3rd in line within the Lodge’s hierarchy and helps the Lodge to run smoothly, both at labour and at refreshment. The Junior Warden is to always act on the “Plumb” symbolising upright behaviour among Freemasons. He marks the sun at midday and is responsible for the Brethren while the Lodge is at refreshment. It is an awesome responsibility which I take very seriously. Within our Lodge the assistance and involvement of the Brethren is critical (especially with the hosting of the various events). Coordinating these events is never easy and weeks (sometimes months) of planning is necessary. Our calendar events begin with “Installation Weekend” in December which includes “Family Day” and the hosting of visiting Brethren from overseas. Then comes our annual church service in January and mid-year Fish Fest Fundraiser in May followed by Ladies Night in June and our annual Whitsun McDonald Lecture, just before Summer Break. Other events will also be arranged and executed on an ad hoc basis. Those events that involve the participation or attendance of non-masons are especially harder to prepare for and hence the Junior Warden must be very strategic and
forward thinking. Ascertaining the likely number of attendees is sometimes the most important and challenging piece of information as adequate refreshments is paramount to the success of those events. Financing the various events is also critical and is usually done with a combination of Lodge Funds and contributions from the Brethren. With the inactivity displayed by most of the younger Brethren in recent years, it is becoming harder to properly plan and execute these events. There are obvious reasons why some of the older Brethren are not able to participate as they once used to. Therefore, the onus is on the younger Brethren to step-up and do better and be more active. Being more active means to be present at Regular and General Committee meetings and Lodge events and be willing to serve on various committees as requested by the Master and show up at such committee meetings prepared to contribute. This Junior Warden understands that the proper performance of his duties creates harmony within the Lodge and promotes the brotherhood of its members and therefore I endeavour to do my best in fulfilling those duties. Bro Robert Barnes Junior Warden The Glenlyon Lodge No. 346 SC
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wha’ts goin on ANNUAL
CHURCH SERVICE
Lodge Fort Nassau VISITS The Glenlyon Lodge The Glenlyon Lodge (TGL) marked another important milestone in the ever growing relationship with the Brethren from ‘Bahama Land’, when a deputation from Lodge Ft. Nassau 1819 S.C. once again attended the installation meeting of TGL where Brother Craig F. Foreman was installed as its Master on 1st December 2016. The visit extended over the period 1st to 5th December and comprised a Deputation of five from Lodge Ft. Nassau led by its Master Bro. Ethan Adderley. The Brethren from Lodge Ft. Nassau were treated to The Glenlyon’s hospitality through a series of formal and informal events. The highlight of the formal aspect of the visit culminated in the attendance and/or participation of the deputation at
the Installation meeting. The Brethren of Lodge Ft Nassau were also treated to a series of tours to famous landmarks within Kingston and St. Andrew, as well as the installation weekend festivities in particular the Glenlyon Lodge Family Funday at the 3JR Offices Mess, Up Park Camp. Needless to say a memorable and enjoyable weekend was had by all. The weekend was not all pleasurable activities as the Brethren also had significant discussion that will further develop their working relationship and setting the stage for a more harmonious relationship between both Lodges. A Deputation from The Glenlyon Lodge will be visiting Lodge Ft. Nassau in April 2017 where it is expected that a plan of action will be finalized. In the true spirit of fraternal brotherhood as twinned Lodges, The Glenlyon Lodge and Lodge Ft. Nassau will support each other’s growth and get stronger independently. Together they will continue to take these incremental steps in building a bond that epitomize the “Truth of Brotherhood and Virtue”.
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The Brethren of The Glenlyon Lodge No. 346 S.C. and the Companions of The Glenlyon Royal Arch No. 62 S.C. along with their families and well-wishers attended a joint Church Service on Sunday 8th January 2017 at the Church of the Ascension located at 1 Daisy Avenue, Kingston 6. The Church Service was as an opportunity for the Brethren, Companions and their families to thank the Most High for his continued blessings (both fraternity celebrating 170 years one year apart) and to seek his continued support in the present and future years to come. Greetings on behalf of The Glenlyon Lodge was given by its Master, Bro Craig F. Foreman and on behalf of the Glenlyon Royal Arch Chapter by its First Principal, Most Excellent Companion Howard L. Barrett. Both personalities also provided contributions to work of the Church. Both the Rector, Father Michael Allen and his Warden thanked the Brethren and Companions for worshipping with them and for the charitable contributions. They both implored us to ensure that we visited with them again soon and to continue the good work of Freemasonry. The Brethren and Companions at the close of the church service shared some light refreshment with the Rector and congregants of the Church before journeying to the home of Bro Richard Reese P.M. for Brunch. Needless to say that Bro. Richard did not disappoint as the sumptuous presentation was well received by all who were in attendance and the spirit of family and brotherhood was present in abundance. It is a great start for the calendar year for Brethren, Companions and their families as they continue to seek guidance and direction from the Most high on all their endeavours.
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The Brethren Visits The Glenlyon Lodge has a long standing tradition of visiting with our shut-in Brethren and our widows. The RWM has seen fit to continue this tradition and has made the visits even more frequent to the delight of all involved.
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FEATURES By Bro Robert Barnes, Secretary
Lodge Caribbean Light Trip We arrived Trinidad & Tobago on the evening of Friday, 30th September, 2016. After checking in at the Radison Hotel, Port of Spain, Bro Joseph Lynch took us to get roti on Clarence St in St James County, Port of Spain. This Roti was prepared like a wrap. Later that night we went to Paprika Restaurant and Bar (more like a night club) which was in the vicinity of Ru Street and Gray Street one of the entertainment spots in Port of Spain. DJ Bravo (aka Dwane Bravo West Indies Cricketer) was there and he did a live performance of his hit song – Champion. Of course the DJ dutifully big up the Jamaicans in the house several times. Then came Saturday, the 1st October, 2016 – we had a bus tour bus of Port of Spain and other parts of Trinidad. It was an all-day ride. We toured Port of Spain first which is on the West Coast. By the way we learned that most of Port of Spain is reclaimed land with material from the hills used as land filled and compacting material. The buildings are a mixture of old Georgian architecture and modern style/contemporary look with lots of glass and many buildings well above 12 floors. We had an excellent tour guide named Nick. We had a wet bus where we enjoyed water, aerated water, wine, beer, scotch, etc and small snacks. We went to Fort George via a narrow one-way road which was very winding on hilly terrain. At its summit we had a really lovely view of Port of Spain and other part of Trinidad to the South, West and North. It is clear that Trinidad has made a serious attempt retaining some of its heritage and hence there is potential for heritage tourism there. We then went through little India
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and Waterloo to see a large Indian Statute called a Hanuman. The main statue is the largest Hanuman statue in the western hemisphere standing over 80 feet tall. It is an Indian God looking like half man half monkey/ chimpanzee. At the base of the Hanuman is a temple that you can go and pray and make offerings for blessings etc. Other statues were there as well but none as impressive as the Hanuman. Various types of souvenirs we available for sale at the complex’s gift shop. On the way to little India and Waterloo we
observed flags in yards along the way. Sometimes one or two other times five of ten flags on individual poles and made of different colours. These flags represent prayers and pledges to gods for favours/blessings and once mounted they are never removed only by natural wear and tear from wind rain etc. which was evident on some of these flags. I found out that the Red flag is for strength. When we left Waterloo we visited the “Temple in the Sea” and a cremation site near the temple/open air cremation. The Temple in the Sea was made from land reclaimed from the sea when a monk was forced to vacate the
land adjoining the temple. He decided he would “make his own land to build a temple for praying by dumping sand, stones etc one bucket at a time into the sea”. Many years after the initial construction of the temple and his death the government expanded on the construction and the reclamation of the land and now it is a site for viewing and praying by tourist and the Hindu faithful. We then drove further south from Central Trinidad to San Fernando known as ‘down south’. After a long day of travelling we settled at the home of Bro Dr. Victor Coombs an English Mason and a senior Brother in its District who hosted us very graciously. We understand that Bro Coombs is a very accomplished Mason and is well known across all the constitutions. He provided a very nice local spread and a variety of liquor. In one of our little chats Bro Dr. Coombs recalled some very fond memories with a wide smile of his days on the Mona campus as an undergraduate and medical student. He indicated he would love to come and visit with us sometime in the near future. Please note Bro Dr. Coombs is not yet a member of LCL (but I believe they do intend to offer him, Honorary membership). Saturday night well after the festivities at Dr. Coombs and a long drive back to Port of Spain, even though tired, four of us made it to The Royal Air Force Association near Queens Park Oval for live playing of Parang music. We were hosted by the Master Elect Bro Dennis Tyrel Oliver (who himself is very familiar with Jamaica and looks forward to his next visit). Bro ‘Ty’ is a member of the RAFA and is himself an airman. The décor is pretty similar to our RAFA at Curphey Place, Kingston, Jamaica. We learned that Parang is a type of Christmas Soca music played with steel pan and string
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instruments etc. The Band that played had the distinction of being the only band left in Trinidad playing pan using small tins from the size of the large 425g Soup tins to tins as small as 140g Vienna sausage tins (giving a distinct sound). The Leader of the band said he would be more than willing to teach making the pans, tuning and playing then with kids if approached by the government. He has offered in the past and they have not taken him up on his offer as yet. Sunday morning was rainy but that never stopped the fun and activities –we went to an Annual Masonic Fair hosted by all three Constitutions present in Trinidad & Tobago. Each Lodge had its own booth well stocked with liquor and food and games of chances. The games included raffles, spinning wheel games, card games to select a matching card and win prizes, feed the clown by throwing a small ball through a cardboard clown’s mouth etc. There were a variety of items on sale as well. All proceeds were in aid of charity, benevolence, etc. There were lots of sponsored non-masonic organisations tents as well. It was an indoor/outdoor affair held at the Red Cross campus in Port of Spain a few minutes from the Radison Hotel. Sunday night we went to Ariapita Avenue and Wrightson Rd, to the Tzar club – for a Carnival band launch party where Bro Ty arranged VIP entry for us/drinks included. The Carnival Band is called “Showtime” and has been around for a number of years now. The models were quite attractive and the costumes were well designed and presented. We were told that the costumes start from a low of US$500 up to well past US$1000 for the ladies. But their all-inclusive packages start from $1,400TT (which is about
$30,000 JAD and goes up to $5000 TT or Approximately $100,000 JAD) Ariapita Avenue is another entertainment district in Port of Spain. Monday, 3rd October – was a ‘chill-out’ day for most of us but some of us went shopping… Later on Monday evening we had LCL Installation to attend – the Lodge is located on Herbert Street. The Twinning Ceremony (although not Scottish) went fairly well but was abbreviated for time constraints. Bro Sheldon Taitt, RWM installed Bro ‘Ty’ Oliver in fine style. Bro Neville Wallace, RWM and Bro Wilson Look Kin represented The Glenlyon Lodge very well at the festive board. They both spoke very passionately about the twinning and the role played by various other Brethren over the years including Bro John Pickersgill, PM of blessed memory, Bro Howard Ennis, PM and Bro Robert Woodstock, PM. We had good fellowship at the harmony and the informal gathering following same. On Tuesday even though our flight was delayed until the afternoon we did not need to extend our original check out time as our flight was schedule to leave at 2 PM. Overall it was a great trip and the photos that will be circulated will bear evidence of same. I do believe every Brother especially the younger Masons should try and be on at least one of these trips in the future. It was a very good and informative trip where we were enlightened in more ways than one and experienced Trinidad (of T&T) culturally, masonically and otherwise and we will be back for Tobago on a future trip.
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FROM THE CHAIRMAN
POETRY
It is an exciting year for The Glenlyon Lodge, with our newly installed Master, Bro Craig Foreman at the helm, the Lodge is poised to continue its long standing tradition of upholding the tenets of Freemasonry and cause positive change in the lives of the Brethren and the community at large.
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The communication’s committee stands ready to assist the Master with all his plans by providing timely dissemination of relevant information to the masonic community in general and the Brethren of The Glenlyon Lodge in particular. With this in mind, we have released our new edition of The Almoner, The Glenlyon Lodge’s quarterly newsletter. We hope it serves to inform and educate the Brethren on the happenings in the Lodge and provides an avenue for the community at large to better understand Freemasonry and the excellent values it seeks to promote. Dean Holness Chairman of the Communications Committee
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Some members keep their Lodges strong, while others join and just belong; Some did right in, some serve with pride, some go along, just for the ride. Some volunteers do their share, while some lay back and just don’t care; On meeting days some always show while there are those who seldom go. Some always pay their dues ahead, some get behind for months, instead. Some do their best, some build, some make, Some never give, but always take, Some drag, some pull, some don’t, some do. Consider, which of these are you?
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Master Bro Craig Fitzgerald Foreman I.P.M Bro. Neville A. Wallace, P.M Depute Master Bro. Howard C. Ennis P.M.;, H.G.J Substitute Master Bro. Maj Richard B Reese, P.M., PSnrADGS, J.P. Senior Warden Bro. Wilson K Look Kin P.M.; DGStwd Junior Warden Bro. Robert Barnes Secretary Bro. Maj Howard L Barrett P.M.; (Hon. DSGD Bahamas) Treasurer Bro. Charles A. O’Connor P.M. Almoner Bro. Wayne O Robertson Director of Ceremonies Bro. Norman D Wright P.M.; DSGW, Hon.G.BB Chaplain Bro. Frank N Villiers, PDJGW Senior Deacon Bro. Paul O. R Cookes Junior Decon Bro. Lt Cdr Ainsley D. Neil Bible Bearer Bro. Rev. William B Willis J.P. Assistant Secretary Bro. Maj. Ricardo O. St M Blackwood Ass Dir. of Ceremonies Bro. Christopher C Robinson P.M.; PDAGT; Hon. DSGW Inner Guard Bro. Jermaine R Spence Pres. of Stewards Bro. Carl D Domville P.M.; PDGStwd For advertising inquiries, comments or suggestion, contact: Address: 11 ‐ 15 McGregor Square Kingston 5, Jamaica Email: newsletter@glenlyonLodge.com Website: TheGlenlyonLodgeJa.com
Stewards Bro. Gregory W Khan, P.M.; PDGStwd Bro. Neville G Jackson Bro. Heron S. Dale Bro. Ryan J. P. Hamilton Bro. Rudolph L Jackson Tyer Bro. Martin A. Williamson, JP , P.M.