Announcements
Brethren
I have received several queries about cancelling Lodge meetings as a result of the ongoing Coronavirus situation.
At the time of writing, a total of 7,690 people have been tested in the UK, of which 7,675 were confirmed negative and 15 positives. None of those cases have been in Scotland but it is almost inevitable that it will appear in Scotland at some point – the UK Chief Medical Officers have raised the risk to the public from low to moderate.
The Department of Health and Social Care will be publishing updated data every day at 2pm until further notice so we can keep abreast of developments. The NHS Inform link also has the latest advice https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19.
In the meantime, I would urge everyone to take the precautionary measures outlined by the Health Boards at all Masonic meetings and whilst on Masonic business
cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze –
put used tissues in the bin immediately –
wash your hands with soap and water often – use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available –
try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell –
do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean
If anyone in any Lodge is diagnosed with the virus, I would advise that the Lodge should immediately cancel all meetings until such time as the local health officials have indicated that it is safe to do so.
Common sense should prevail at all times – take no chances – observe the precautionary measures at all times.
If in any doubt, please contact Grand Lodge for further advice.
W RAMSAY MCGHEE
Dear Sir and Brother,
All meetings are advertised on the Lodge Web Site, and on Facebook Page.
WEB Page:-www.lodge97.com
Test Fees (£50.00) for 2020 are due by 28th December 2020 and may be remitted directly to the Treasurer, along with any
donation to other funds, accompanied by the portion of billet appended below.
Tickets for the Festival of St. John Cost £15.00 each will be available from the Treasurer from 1st November 2019.
The Annual Appeal for the Grand Lodge Benevolent Funds at the Festival of St. John is commended to all Brethren of the
Lodge and it is hoped that Brethren will respond generously.
A remittance for £ . is enclosed for the disbursement
as follows: Amount
1. Test Fee £
2. Lodge Benevolence £
3. Grand Lodge Benevolent Funds £
4. Grand Lodge Masonic Homes Fund £
5. Lodge General Fund £
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Total £
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Name of Brother:
Address:
If you wish to pay your Test Fees by BACS (Bank Transfer) straight into the Lodge’s Bank Account the details are as follows:-
Bank of Scotland—Sort Code—80-22-60—Account No 11780465—St James’s Operative Lodge No.97
If you wish to send any remittance by post, please complete this page and send to :-
Treasurer: J.S.Lees 28 Mountcastle Drive South Edinburgh EH15 1PZ
A new billet will then be sent with your receipt.
All other communications are to be addressed to the Secretary:-
Maurice E Wilson MBE
6 Craigentinny Crescent Edinburgh EH7 6QB
Telephone: 0131 :669:9335
E-Mail: mauriceandlinda@btinternet.com
## Please notify the Secretary of any change of address. ##
***Please note Degrees may have to be changed at any time see lodge web site for further information.***
WEB Page:-www.lodge97.com
This Years Installation And Festival Of St John
Will Take Place On Monday The 30th Of December 2019 at 16.00
In The Grand Lodge Of Scotland 96 George Street Edinburgh.
Anyone wishing Tickets Can Contact The Treasurer
John Lee's PM . Tickets Are Priced At £15 Each.
Past Master Brother William Greig Sadly Passed to the Grand Lodge Above after a long illness.
Brother William Greig was our Master in 1976.
His Funeral Service will take place
At Seafield Crematorium on Tuesday The 16th of April at 12 o clock.
He will be Sadly Missed by the Lodge and All those who knew him.
18.2.2019
Bro James Hamilton P.M.
Just to let everyone know Bro James Hamilton P.M.
has suffered a Heart Attack and is currently in REI .
James is doing well and hopes to be out on
Wednesday . I am sure everyone sends their best
regards and wishes him a speedy recovery .
Update.
James is now out and taking it easy at home and hopefully
We will see him soon fit and well .
Scots night Dinner
We will be holding a scot's night and Dinner on the 21st of April 2018
anyone wishing tickets please contact Bro John Lees PM Treasurer
Either in person or via Email jslcoach52@hotmail.com
Linda Wilson
PM Maurice Wilson's Wife , Clark Wilson and Louise Wilson's Mother .
Sadly passed away Last Thursday The 1st of December . Our condolences go out to All the family at this very sad time .
The Funeral is On Saturday The 10th of December at 12pm in Warriston Crematorium
To which i hope anyone who wishes to go can attend .
There after at the Masonic Club shrubhill .
Bro Andrew Harris
The Bretheren are Requested to attend the funeral of Brother Andrew Harris
on Monday the 8th of February 3pm at Mortonhall Crematorium.
Brother Andrew worked in the kitchen for many years with Pm Jimmy Taylor
preparing and serving meals and will be sadly missed by all .
BRO GORDON ELLIOT PM
14th September 2015
It is with great sadness that we have to announce, the passing to the
Grand Lodge above On The 14th of Sept 2015
One of Our most senior Past Masters, Brother Gordon Elliot .
Gordon was Our Master For the Year 1964 - 1965
Past Master Gordon was Our Treasurer for Many Years and Worked Tirelessly for St James's .
Gordon passed Away Peacefully after a Long Illness.
His Funeral is a Private Family Funeral.
BRO JAMES TAYLOR PM
Friday 8th May 2015
It is with great sadness that we have to announce, the passing to the Grand Lodge above.
One of Our most senior Past Masters, Brother James Taylor.
He will be sadly missed not only by Our Lodge but by a large number of Lodges and Bretheren .
Bro James was Our Master in the year 1979 - 1980
Bro James past away peacefully this afternoon at home.
27th Nov 1934 - 8th May 2015
