Sir Frank McGregor Ldge - wrexhamprovinceraob.org.uk
Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes
Sir Frank McGregor Lodge
Bro David Jerman ROH City Secretary
City Secretary: Bro David Jerman ROH
The Sir Frank McGregor Lodge No 1956 now meets every other Wednesday at 2000 at the Miners Institute Llay. Please see Calendar page for dates.
SIR FRANK McGREGOR LODGE No 1956 - A SHORT HISTORY The Sir Frank McGregor Lodge is the oldest Lodge still open in the Province. The dispensation to open the Lodge was granted by Grand Lodge on 27th June 1914. However the dispensation now displayed in the Lodge is dated 1940 which is a duplicate. What became of the original will probably never be known. The Lodge first opened at the Kings Head Hotel Wrexham. The Lodge has had many homes and until recently met at the Wrexham Lager Club. However on 13th March 2009 the Lodge moved to the Miners Institute at Llay. The last meeting in the Lager Club was attended by the Roll of Honour President and his Officers.
60 YEAR EMBLEM PRESENTATION
Bro Godfrey receiving his Emblem from Bro Norman York ROH Grand Treasurer Grand Primo 2004.
On Friday 22nd October 2010, the 60 year Emblem was presented to Bro Godfrey Tilston ROH HM by the Grand Treasurer Bro Norman York ROH Grand Primo 2004. Bro Godfrey is a sprightly 97 year old. The Lodge was opened at 18.45 and received visitors from all over the area. Among the visitors were Grand Lodge Officers. The Lodge was closed at 19.50 with a link of 37 Brothers. An open Lodge was then convened and many Ladies attended. An excellent Ceremony was carried out by Bro Norman York ROH and the meeting closed with approximately 60 people in attendance.
Bro Godfrey with Grand Lodge Officers after Ceremony.
Members of the Lodge at the last meeting in the Wrexham Lager Club.
On Wednesday 4th March 2009 saw the last Lodge meeting to be held in the Wrexham Lager Club. The event was marked by a visit of the Roll of Honour Assy President Bro Tony Hall ROH along with his officers. A very enjoyable evening was had by all albeit a sad one in leaving the Club. The Lodge will now move to the Miners Institute Llay temporarily on a Friday evening. Hopefully very soon we will be able to return to our regular Wednesday evening slot. The top photograph shows the Lodge members who attended the last meeting. They are left to right Bros Russell Roberts ROH, Iorwerth Lloyd ROH, George Ryall, David Jerman ROH, John Birch KOM and seated Godfrey Tilston ROH HM the oldest member of the province at a young 96 years.
ROH Assy members along with Lodge members at the last Lodge meeting.
LODGE DINNER - 17TH APRIL 2009
The lodge decided to hold a Lodge Dinner on 17th April 2009 but with a slight twist. Plans were set in motion for, according to one member, an ordinary dinner. However with great subtifuge, Bro John Birch got in touch with Bro Godfrey Tilston's sons and invited them to the dinner to make it a special night for Bro Godfrey. Also it was arranged that Bro Godfrey would receive a special award for his services to the Province. The night arrived and many Brothers of the Province turned up. Bro Godfrey also turned up a bit too early. His family had to be kept out of the way so he would not see them. After everyone was seated Bro Godfrey's family, his son Ian and his wife, his son Michael and his wife and his grandson Ben came into the room. Bro Godfrey's face was a picture (unfortunately no one took one at that moment !!). After the meal there were speeches from various members of the Brothers assembled but the highlight of the evening was the Presentation to Bro Godfrey by his sons, of the Man of Worth Collarette for services to the Province and the Order. An enjoyable evening was had by all and we wish Bro Godfrey many more years Buffing.
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