Introduction by John " Jack " Wells RWM

I was installed as Right Worshipful Master of the Lodge on Friday 3rd February 2012.

I feel honoured to be given the oportunity continue in the tradition of the previous one hundred and five past masters since D.Stewart in 1745 - not forgetting the Earl of Huntingdon in 1190. I will do my utmost to justify this position entrusted to me by the Brethren of the Lodge.

Immediate Past Master Bob Sharp has worked hard and dedicated himself to the good of Freemasonry in general and Lodge 47 in particular. He will be a hard act to follow but I regard myself as most fortunate to have his support as Immediate Past Master. Bob in addition to being IPM, has taken over as Worshipful Junior Warden

Of the remaing Office Bearers the experience of Secretary PM David Goldie ( also Honorary Provincial Grand Secretary), Treasurer and Senior Deacon PM Ron Fyffe (also Honorary Provincial Grand Treasurer), Senior Warden PM Albert Findlay and my mentor and Depute Master,PM Ron Knowles, has given me the confidence to take on this onerous task as Master of the Lodge. I am also fortunate to be supported by Stewart Clelland as Junior Deacon,Inside Guard Murdo McLeod and Harry Robertson as Tyler

We will continue to encourage all those interested in joining the craft and to this end we will say more about what Freemasonry represents and the benefits to each member individually within the pages of this web site.

To learn more about the craft and reasons to join please click here.

We have a new applicant waiting to join and I look forward to welcoming him into the Lodge and into Freemasonry as an Entered Apprentice.

We will continue to work degrees every meeting

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