News Story 6

The Lodge held its Annual Burns' Supper on Friday the Thirteenth. As usual, this was an most enjoyable and entertaining evening with the Masonic Hall filled to capacity by an appreciative and attentive audience of brethren and friends. The evening started with the Haggis being piped in, then Addressed followed by the Selkirk Grace. The meal was excellent with Haggis and Neeps, Soup, Steak Pie and Bannocks and Cheese. All of the speakers were well appreciated with an intelligent and informative Immortal Memory, a hilarious Toast to the Lassies, excellent 'readings' of Burns favourites, Tam O' Shanter, Holy Willie's Prayer and Death and Doctor Hornbook and beautiful renditions of his Songs, There was a Lad, Ae Fond Kiss, A Man's a Man, Mary Morrison and the Lass of Ballochmyle. The evening finished with the company singing The Star o' Rabbie Burns, Auld Lang Syne and God Save the Queen. A truly wonderful evening.

The show was once again a very successful social event for 919. The event was a sell-out. The band are excellent all round entertainers and worth every penny. After the cabaret was finished, the dance floor was full for every dance and all but a few stayed to the end. We will no doubt have Scandal back again in the future. Well done to the organisers Graham and Jacky Blades.

The turnout was 46 which compared to recent dances was quite poor. However, the people who made the effort to turn up enjoyed a very good evening dancing to a band called `Fascination ` an excellent two piece band who had been recommended by someone in the Lodge . Well done that brother ! .

In accordance with past tradition RWM Bro Alan Thompson took the opportunity to thank IPM Bro Tom Paterson and Margaret for their continued good work during his year on the chair, and I am quite sure others who were not present would echo that sentiment. The dance ended in the usual manner by the people attending singing Auld Lang Syne & The National Anthem.

The Annual Lodge Golf Outing took place at Carnwath Golf Club on Friday May 28th.

There were 6 brethren attending and 8 visitors. The weather threatened to turn in the morning but held out to only a couple of light showers, with the afternoon being much better and warmer.

As usual the morning round held the glory with Ross McKnight winning the visitors trophy.

The Lodge trophy was played for in the usual competitive spirit and the results were as follows

The Afternoon round is always a Stableford and results were as follows:-

The day as usual was a great success and the food and facilities excellent once again.

The Golfers would like to thank the Lodge for their generosity in donating funds to purchase the prizes which help to make the day even more enjoyable.

Twenty four brethren from 919 and other lodges in the area attended the annual bowls outing this year to Lodge Cadder Freestone No 1584. We were duly welcomed and after a free refreshment, it was announced that due to weather conditions the bowling green was flooded and not playable.

It was decided that Carpet Bowls would be played in the club hall. The result of this was Robert King Stewart (11) Cadder Freestone ( 37).

We then sat down to a lovely meal and refreshments. Campbell Weir ( Bowling Convener of 1584) announced the results of the competition and introduced the guests of 1584, Mrs A Robertson, her daughter and son, on this occasion, to present the new cup in memory of her husband Alistair. The new Cup was presented by Mrs Robertson and accepted by Campbell Weir. She then presented the Runner up quaich to Robert Paterson of 919.

After the speeches by both conveners, the harmony started and everyone really enjoyed the singers. Mrs Robertson was asked to present the cup next year at New Stevenston which she accepted.

Thanks to both lodges and to all who attended and made the day one to remember for everyone.

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