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Today: Jul 30, 2010

History

Brief History of Lodge St John No.788

Constituted 30th November 1892

Towards the end of the 19th Century, Corstorphine was a quiet village on the outskirts of Edinburgh. The advent of the railway meant that many people were moving into the area, including of course Freemasons. 
Kirk Loan circa 1910Several brethren from various Lodges in the City of Edinburgh decided that a Lodge would be an asset to the village and they, along with other organisations, planned a community centre (Public Hall) for the village. The Corstorphine Public Hall Company was formed and from the sale of shares, the hall was built and completed in 1892. Freemasons, many of whom were shareholders, were allocated a room suitable for use as a Masonic Temple.
Our Temple is small but full of character and is much the same today as it was in 1892, except of course we now have electricity. The Masters dais incorporates a fine War memorial, which immortalises the brethren of the Lodge who gave their lives for their country during both world wars.
Visiting brethren are assured a warm welcome and a trip back in time when they enter St. John Corstorphine No. 788.

Last Updated (Thursday, 16 April 2009 13:38)

 

Lodge Day Out

Many years ago an old silent film was found in the Lodge. This film appears to show the brethren of the Lodge enjoying a day out with their Ladies. It consists of a boat trip to Inchcolm Island and a golf outing and it is facinating to see a glimpse of the past. This film was transferred to video by my late dad, Derek H Syme and I have transferred it to DVD. The film has now been uploaded to this page. If anyone can date this film or indeed recognise anyone in the film we would be very interested to know. Please watch and enjoy.Smile

  

Last Updated (Tuesday, 21 April 2009 22:42)

 
Newsflash

 
Lodge St John Corstorphine No.788 are now in recess.  Our next meeting will be on 14th October 2010.
 
Happy holidays to our Right Worshipful Master and thanks to him for all his hard work this season.  
 
Thanks also to the R.W.M's good lady for the support she has given as well. 
Coming Soon...

Deputation to Lodge No.151 - Edinburgh Defensive Band
on 05 October 2010 at 19:30
at Edinburgh Masonic Club
takes place in
9 weeks
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