1812 Veteran recognition

Posted on October 11, 2014October 11, 2014 by webmaster

Pictures from the commemoration of the veterans from the War of 1812. Over the course of the month of September the Fort Erie Heritage Group held 4 separate occasions where 1812 Veterans were acknowledged and commemorated. The W.M., W. Bro. Matthew Stickland with Officers and members of Palmer Lodge and other Lodges of the District attended the ceremony at St. Paul’s Anglican Church cemetery to acknowledge and remember Bro. Lewis Palmer, after whom Palmer Lodge # 372 is named. The photo seen held in some of these pictures, is of Bro. Lewis Palmer, and the only known picture to exist of a veteran from Fort Erie area.

Palmer Lodge will present a copy of the picture and a full setting of Palmer Lodge table ware to both the Heritage Group and the Legion Branch # 71, Fort Erie.

More information about the 1812 War Graves Project can be found here – http://1812veterans.ca/en/index.php

Presentation to V.W.Bro. Michael Davenport

Posted on October 11, 2014October 11, 2014 by webmaster

At the last regular meeting of Palmer Lodge, V. W. Bro. Michael Davenport was honoured with the Gold Honour Award by the York Rite Sovereign College of North America and presented by the Governor of Seymour York Rite College # 185, Brett Dickinson and 11 other members of Seymour # 185. Also in attendance the Grand Governor of Ontario R. Em. Dist.Bro. George B. Fairbairn OPC, on behalf of the Governor General M. Pre. Em. Dist. Bro. David G. Walker KCPC KGCY

R.W. Bro. Trevor Beattie, DDGM of Niagara B District, Palmer Lodge Officers and Guests at V. W. Bro. Davenport presentation.

Members of Seymour College # 185 and V. W. Bro. Michael Davenport at the presentation of the Gold Honour Award.

Members of Seymour College # 185, Grand Governor of Ontario, R. Em. Dist.Bro. George B. Fairbairn OPC and V. W. Bro. Michael Davenport at the presentation of the Gold Honour Award.

Lodge Reno and Repair Updates

Posted on July 25, 2014July 25, 2014 by webmaster

The Lodge room is undergoing renovation and repair beginning with the removal of the old carpet and preparing to install a new carpet. The walls are being prepped for paint and the plaster repair. The pictures below is just the beginning.

Installation of Master and Officers

Posted on June 30, 2014June 30, 2014 by webmaster

June 3 was an auspicious evening – with the installation of the Worshipful Master and investiture of the line officers for the upcoming masonic year ( June to June in Palmer). The installation was conducted by W. Bro. Clark Stickland, having the distinction to install his son as Master of the Lodge.

This is especially significant because W. Bro. Clark Stickland has just completed his year as Master of the Lodge. Often a father will have the honour of installing his son as Master of the Lodge, it is rare that they will have followed each other in succession.

: Cake especially crafted for W. Bro. Matthew Stickland installation by his mother Mrs. Alice Stickland

: Installing Master Clark Stickland, District Deputy Grand Master R. W. Bro. David T. ONeill, Worshipful Master W. Bro. Matthew Stickland

: Installing Master W. Bro. Clark Stickland, District Deputy Grand Master R. W. Bro. David T. ONeill, Worshipful Master W. Bro. Matthew Stickland and Invested Officers of Palmer Lodge June 2014

Regular meeting & Installation of Worshipful Master and Officers

Posted on June 2, 2014June 2, 2014 by webmaster

The last meeting before the summer break, Palmer Lodge will see the new Worshipful Master and Officers of the Lodge installed and invested into their respective offices.

This is an important evening in the Lodge and for the officers taking new offices. Visitors are always welcome.

Step Up / Junior Officer

Posted on April 7, 2014April 7, 2014 by webmaster

April 29, 2014 Palmer Lodge will host an emergent meeting for next year’s officer line to ‘step up’ to the next chairs to show they can complete the work required to open and close the Lodge. It is hoped that a couple of brethren who have been preparing, will also prove their proficiency on this evening.

Fort Degree

Posted on February 12, 2014February 12, 2014 by webmaster

The ‘Palmer Lodge Fort Degree’ is returning after having been on hiatus for some seven years. Over the past number of years brethren have inquired if and when the ‘Fort Degree’ will be brought back.

This is the year. With the year 2014 being a remembrance of the end of War of 1812, a celebration of 200 years of peace and friendship between Canada and the United States, it is fitting that we, Masons of Fort Erie also recognize such an auspicious occasion.

Official Visit March 4 2014

Posted on February 8, 2014February 12, 2014 by webmaster

Official Visit of R. W. Bro. David T. ONeill, District Deputy Grand Master – Niagara District B to Palmer Lodge No. 372. The official visit was originally scheduled for January but had to be postponed due to inclement weather.