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Past Installations & events

This archive preserves reports and photographs from past Installations and notable events in the life of St. Patrick's Lodge No. 43. Entries are listed in reverse chronological order. For the most recent Installation, see the Installation page.

275th Anniversary of Lodge 43 SC, October 2018

On 13th October 2018 a party from Lodge 43 IC Carrickfergus travelled to Lochaber to attend the 275th Anniversary and re-dedication of Fortwilliam Lodge No. 43 (Scottish Constitution). The ceremony took place at Lochaber High School in the presence of the Grand Master Mason of Scotland, with members of Grand Lodge and the Provincial Grand Lodge of Inverness-shire in attendance. Over two hundred Brethren from across Scotland were present.

On the evening before, the visiting party were treated to a unique event in the Fortwilliam Lodge room when Lodge Union & Crown No. 307 from Barrhead performed a dramatised First Degree in full costume, set in a German prisoner-of-war camp during the Second World War.

Left to right: W. Bro. Simon Kyle-Ewing L43 IC, W. Bro. John Noel Cross L43 IC, W. Bro. John Cross L43 IC, Bro. Charles Woolridge Gordon Grand Master Mason of Scotland, Bro. Iain Rodger RWM L43 Fortwilliam, W. Bro. Wallace Boyd L43 IC, W. Bro. Dave Kyle-Ewing L335 IC, W. Bro. Angus McVicker L775 IC and W. Bro. Ian McConnell L43 IC.
Left to right: W. Bro. Simon Kyle-Ewing L43 IC, W. Bro. John Noel Cross L43 IC, W. Bro. John Cross L43 IC, Bro. Charles Woolridge Gordon Grand Master Mason of Scotland, Bro. Iain Rodger RWM L43 Fortwilliam, W. Bro. Wallace Boyd L43 IC, W. Bro. Dave Kyle-Ewing L335 IC, W. Bro. Angus McVicker L775 IC and W. Bro. Ian McConnell L43 IC.

Installation Night, 2020

W. Bro. Charles Palmer was installed as Worshipful Master, with W. Bro. Andrew Spiers as Installing Officer. Seventy-two Brethren attended, including a delegation of Scottish visitors.

Worshipful Master W. Bro. Charles Palmer with Installing Officer W. Bro. Andrew Spiers
Worshipful Master W. Bro. Charles Palmer with Installing Officer W. Bro. Andrew Spiers
The new W.M. with Officers and distinguished Scottish visitors
The new W.M. with Officers and distinguished Scottish visitors
A section of those present
A section of those present
A section of those present
A section of those present
A section of the 72 Brethren present
A section of the 72 Brethren present
Top Table
Top Table

Installation Night, 2017

W. Bro. Godfrey McCurry was installed as Worshipful Master, with W. Bro. Andrew Spiers as Installing Officer.

Worshipful Master W. Bro. Godfrey McCurry
Worshipful Master W. Bro. Godfrey McCurry
The new W.M. with Installing Officer W. Bro. Andrew Spiers
The new W.M. with Installing Officer W. Bro. Andrew Spiers
The new W.M. being congratulated by W. Bro. Iain Gregory
The new W.M. being congratulated by W. Bro. Iain Gregory
Lodge 43 Officers for 2017
Lodge 43 Officers for 2017
A section of those present
A section of those present

Installation Night, 2016

W. Bro. John Noel Cross was installed as Worshipful Master and was presented with the Bible which had been given to his grandfather to mark fifty years in Masonry.

Worshipful Master W. Bro. John Noel Cross, being presented with the Bible which was presented to his Grandfather on 50 years of Masonry. Also pictured W. Bro. John Cross Senior.
Worshipful Master W. Bro. John Noel Cross, being presented with the Bible which was presented to his Grandfather on 50 years of Masonry. Also pictured W. Bro. John Cross Senior.
The new W.M. with Installing Officer W. Bro. Gordon Keep and W. Bro. John Cross Snr.
The new W.M. with Installing Officer W. Bro. Gordon Keep and W. Bro. John Cross Snr.
With D.o.C. W. Bro. Jim Thompson and W. Bro. G. Robinson. W. Bro. Cross Snr. holding his blackthorn stick with emblem in the handle to assist him in enforcing disciple in the Lodge!
With D.o.C. W. Bro. Jim Thompson and W. Bro. G. Robinson. W. Bro. Cross Snr. holding his blackthorn stick with emblem in the handle to assist him in enforcing disciple in the Lodge!
Lodge 43 Officers for 2016.
Lodge 43 Officers for 2016.

Installation Night, 2015

W. Bro. Robert Stewart was installed as Worshipful Master, with W. Bro. Gordon Keep as Installing Officer.

Congratulation to the new Worshipful Master W. Bro. Robert Stewart.
Congratulation to the new Worshipful Master W. Bro. Robert Stewart.
The new W.M. with Installing Officer W. bro. Gordon Keep
The new W.M. with Installing Officer W. bro. Gordon Keep
The Installing Team
The Installing Team
All Lodge 43 present (or at least most of us who stayed behind, the rest being too hungry to linger).
All Lodge 43 present (or at least most of us who stayed behind, the rest being too hungry to linger).
Look out Mick and Sir Paul!
Look out Mick and Sir Paul!
One has to admire Tommy's reverence as Billy hands over money.
One has to admire Tommy's reverence as Billy hands over money.

Visits and Installations, 2014

On Saturday 15th March 2014 a party of Brethren visited the United Grand Lodge of England in London. Later in the year, members of the Lodge attended the Installation of W. Bro. Martyn Parry at The Willing Lodge No. 2893 UGLE.

Party of Brethren visiting English Grand Lodge in London on Saturday 15th March 2014. L. to R. Andrew Spiers, Gordon Keep, Jim Thompson, Andrew Higgins (Lodge No. 1111) and Godfrey Robinson.
Party of Brethren visiting English Grand Lodge in London on Saturday 15th March 2014. L. to R. Andrew Spiers, Gordon Keep, Jim Thompson, Andrew Higgins (Lodge No. 1111) and Godfrey Robinson.
W. Bro. Martyn Parry was Installed at a meeting of The Willing Lodge No. 2893 UGLE. With apologies to Gordy! At least it couldn't be any of your travelling companions who took the photo.
W. Bro. Martyn Parry was Installed at a meeting of The Willing Lodge No. 2893 UGLE. With apologies to Gordy! At least it couldn't be any of your travelling companions who took the photo.
All present at W. Bro. Martyn Parry's Installation.
All present at W. Bro. Martyn Parry's Installation.

Installation Night, 2013

W. Bro. Edward McKnight was installed as Worshipful Master.

Congratulation to the new Worshipful Master W. Bro. Edward McKnight.
Congratulation to the new Worshipful Master W. Bro. Edward McKnight.
W. Bro. Ed McKnight (centre) with J.D. Bro. Robert Stewart (left) and sponsor W. Bro. Robert Garr.
W. Bro. Ed McKnight (centre) with J.D. Bro. Robert Stewart (left) and sponsor W. Bro. Robert Garr.
Lodge Officers.
Lodge Officers.

Sponsored Walk, March 2011

To celebrate his seventieth birthday, W. Bro. Jim Thompson undertook seven ten-mile walks to raise funds for the refurbishment of the Hall. He completed the final ten-mile leg from the Provincial Masonic Hall in Rosemary Street, Belfast to Carrickfergus Masonic Centre on Saturday 26th March 2011, in the company of family and friends.

W. Bro. Jim Thompson (left), to celebrate his 70th birthday, did seven ten-mile walks to raise money for the Hall refurbishment. Pictured here are his team of merry helpers who completed the last 10 mile section with him, walking from the Provincial Masonic Hall in Rosemary Street, Belfast to the Carrickfergus Hall on Saturday 26th March 2011. Well done Ester, Sharon, Andrew and Robert, but especially Jim!
W. Bro. Jim Thompson (left), to celebrate his 70th birthday, did seven ten-mile walks to raise money for the Hall refurbishment. Pictured here are his team of merry helpers who completed the last 10 mile section with him, walking from the Provincial Masonic Hall in Rosemary Street, Belfast to the Carrickfergus Hall on Saturday 26th March 2011. Well done Ester, Sharon, Andrew and Robert, but especially Jim!

Sixty-Year Certificate, November 2010

On 26th November 2010, W. Bro. George Moreland received his sixty-year Certificate, a sixty-year bar for his jewel and a commemorative plate from the Worshipful Master, W. Bro. Bill Murray. W. Bro. Moreland was initiated on 24th November 1950 in Lodge No. 541 and affiliated to Lodge 43 on 24th January 1992.

W. Bro. George Moreland (centre) receiving his 60 year Certificate, a 60 year bar for his jewel and a commemorative plate on 26th November 2010 from the Worshipful Master, W. Bro. Bill Murray (left). Also in the picture is his son-in-law, W. Bro. Trevor Doyle. W. Bro. Moreland was initiated on the 24th November 1950 in Lodge No. 541. He affiliated to us on the 24th January 1992.
W. Bro. George Moreland (centre) receiving his 60 year Certificate, a 60 year bar for his jewel and a commemorative plate on 26th November 2010 from the Worshipful Master, W. Bro. Bill Murray (left). Also in the picture is his son-in-law, W. Bro. Trevor Doyle. W. Bro. Moreland was initiated on the 24th November 1950 in Lodge No. 541. He affiliated to us on the 24th January 1992.

Installation Night, 2011

W. Bro. Cen Livings was installed as Worshipful Master, with W. Bro. Gordon Keep as Installing Officer. Rt. W. Bro. Ray Flowers travelled from Monmouthshire as a special guest. W. Bro. Joe Frazer received his fifty-year jewel earlier in the year.

Left to Right: Wor. Bro. Joe Frazer who received his 50 year jewel at the January Communication; the new Worshipful Master, Wor. Bro. Cen Livings; Wor. Bro. George Moreland, who received his 60 year Certificate at the November Communication; Wor. Bro. Gordon Keep, Installing Officer; and Wor. Bro. Bill Murray, Immediate Past Master.
Left to Right: Wor. Bro. Joe Frazer who received his 50 year jewel at the January Communication; the new Worshipful Master, Wor. Bro. Cen Livings; Wor. Bro. George Moreland, who received his 60 year Certificate at the November Communication; Wor. Bro. Gordon Keep, Installing Officer; and Wor. Bro. Bill Murray, Immediate Past Master.
Left to Right: Rt. Wor. Bro. Ray Flowers who as special guest flew in from Monmouthshire as a treat to the incoming Worshipful Master; Wor. Bro. Joe Frazer; the Worshipful Master for 2011, Wor. Bro. Cen Livings; Wor. Bro. George Moreland; and Wor. Bro. Gordon Keep, who surprised us all by speaking fluent Welsh!
Left to Right: Rt. Wor. Bro. Ray Flowers who as special guest flew in from Monmouthshire as a treat to the incoming Worshipful Master; Wor. Bro. Joe Frazer; the Worshipful Master for 2011, Wor. Bro. Cen Livings; Wor. Bro. George Moreland; and Wor. Bro. Gordon Keep, who surprised us all by speaking fluent Welsh!
Immediate Past Master W. Bro. Bill Murray, pretending to be Grand Wizard!
Immediate Past Master W. Bro. Bill Murray, pretending to be Grand Wizard!

Installation Night, 2010

W. Bro. Bill Murray was installed as Worshipful Master on 22nd January 2010, with W. Bro. Gordon Keep as Installing Officer and W. Bro. Harry Purdy as Immediate Past Master. The evening was honoured by a delegation from our twins, St. Patrick's Lodge No. 1594 of the Grande Loge Nationale Française.

Installation, 22nd January 2010.
Installation, 22nd January 2010.
Installing Officer, W. Bro. Gordon Keep, with the new W.M.
Installing Officer, W. Bro. Gordon Keep, with the new W.M.
Left to Right: W. Bro. Cen Livings, Senior Warden; W. Bro. Jim Thompson, Installing D.O.C.; the new Worshipful Master, W. Bro. Bill Murray; W. Bro. Gordon Keep; W. Bro. Harry Purdy, I.P.M.
Left to Right: W. Bro. Cen Livings, Senior Warden; W. Bro. Jim Thompson, Installing D.O.C.; the new Worshipful Master, W. Bro. Bill Murray; W. Bro. Gordon Keep; W. Bro. Harry Purdy, I.P.M.
Delegation from our Twins, St. Patrick's Lodge 1594 Grande Loge Nationale Francaise. Left to Right: Bro. Eric Bacci, Bro. Paul Gilbert, W. Bro. Roland Mayer (W.M.) and Bro. Nicolas Parizel.
Delegation from our Twins, St. Patrick's Lodge 1594 Grande Loge Nationale Francaise. Left to Right: Bro. Eric Bacci, Bro. Paul Gilbert, W. Bro. Roland Mayer (W.M.) and Bro. Nicolas Parizel.
We were greatly honoured once again with a delegation from our old friends Lodge Battlefield, Glasgow, who have been visiting us on a regular basis now for over 20 years.
We were greatly honoured once again with a delegation from our old friends Lodge Battlefield, Glasgow, who have been visiting us on a regular basis now for over 20 years.
At the Giant's Causeway!
At the Giant's Causeway!
Doesn't Paul make a good picture!
Doesn't Paul make a good picture!
Belfast City Council Chamber: no politics please, remember we're Masons!
Belfast City Council Chamber: no politics please, remember we're Masons!
Bushmills
Bushmills

Installation Night, 2009

W. Bro. Harrison Purdy was installed as Worshipful Master on 23rd January 2009.

The new Worshipful Master, W. Bro. Harrison Purdy, with Lodge Officers.
The new Worshipful Master, W. Bro. Harrison Purdy, with Lodge Officers.
Installing Officer, W. Bro. Derek McCleary P.P.G.S., with the new W.M.
Installing Officer, W. Bro. Derek McCleary P.P.G.S., with the new W.M.
Three Worshipful Masters. Left to Right: W. Bro. Roland Mayer, W.M. Lodge St. Patrick No. 1594, Grande Loge Nationale Francaise; W. Bro. Harrison Purdy, W.M. St. Patrick No. 43 I.C.; W. Bro. Derek Clarkson, W.M. Lodge Battlefield No. 1258 S.C.
Three Worshipful Masters. Left to Right: W. Bro. Roland Mayer, W.M. Lodge St. Patrick No. 1594, Grande Loge Nationale Francaise; W. Bro. Harrison Purdy, W.M. St. Patrick No. 43 I.C.; W. Bro. Derek Clarkson, W.M. Lodge Battlefield No. 1258 S.C.
Delegation from St. Patrick's Lodge 1594 Grande Loge Nationale Francaise.
Delegation from St. Patrick's Lodge 1594 Grande Loge Nationale Francaise.
Singing (?)
Singing (?)
Delegation from 43 to Roland's Installation as W.M. of St. Patrick's Lodge 1594 Grande Loge Nationale Francaise, in September.
Delegation from 43 to Roland's Installation as W.M. of St. Patrick's Lodge 1594 Grande Loge Nationale Francaise, in September.

Installation Night, 2008

W. Bro. Gordon Keep was installed as Worshipful Master on 25th January 2008.

Left to Right: Bro. Harrison Purdy, Senior Warden; W. Bro. Gordon Keep, W.M. for 2008; W. Bro. Tommy Agnew, I.P.M.; Bro. Bill Murray, Junior Warden.
Left to Right: Bro. Harrison Purdy, Senior Warden; W. Bro. Gordon Keep, W.M. for 2008; W. Bro. Tommy Agnew, I.P.M.; Bro. Bill Murray, Junior Warden.
Lodge Officers with the Prov. Grand Master of Antrim and the Prov. Grand Master of Glasgow.
Lodge Officers with the Prov. Grand Master of Antrim and the Prov. Grand Master of Glasgow.
L. to R.: P.G.M. of Antrim, R.W. Bro. John Dunlop; W.M. of 43, Gordon Keep; P.G.M. of Glasgow, R.W. Bro. Bill Gilmour.
L. to R.: P.G.M. of Antrim, R.W. Bro. John Dunlop; W.M. of 43, Gordon Keep; P.G.M. of Glasgow, R.W. Bro. Bill Gilmour.
The first Master of Lodge 43 to be installed by his father in 25 years.
The first Master of Lodge 43 to be installed by his father in 25 years.
St. Patrick's Lodge 43 welcomes St. Patrick's Lodge 1594, Grand Lodge of France.
St. Patrick's Lodge 43 welcomes St. Patrick's Lodge 1594, Grand Lodge of France.
Our French visiting Brethren, pictured here in the Museum.
Our French visiting Brethren, pictured here in the Museum.
Gordy's gang
Gordy's gang
"Media Circus" comes to 43!
"Media Circus" comes to 43!
At the festive board with Bro. Bill Murray "roasting" the new W.M.
At the festive board with Bro. Bill Murray "roasting" the new W.M.
"They've got more than us!"
"They've got more than us!"

Installation Night, 2007

W. Bro. Tommy Agnew was installed as Worshipful Master on 26th January 2007. The Lodge was honoured by a visitation of four French Brethren and a representation from Lodge Battlefield, Glasgow.

Left to Right: V. W. Bro. John Frazer, Prov. Asst. Grand Master; W. Bro. Tommy Agnew, W.M. for 2007; Installing Master W. Bro. George McFetridge.
Left to Right: V. W. Bro. John Frazer, Prov. Asst. Grand Master; W. Bro. Tommy Agnew, W.M. for 2007; Installing Master W. Bro. George McFetridge.
"Hurry up W. Bro. Treasurer, the dinner's getting cold!"
"Hurry up W. Bro. Treasurer, the dinner's getting cold!"
Left to Right, back row: W. Bros. Frank Keep, Jack Moore, John Cross, Tommy Agnew, Harry Purdy, R.W.M. Lodge Battlefield, Henderson Frazer, I.P.M. Eric Moore. Front row: Bros. Bill Murray, Gordon Keep, Chris Hill, Craig Walsh.
Left to Right, back row: W. Bros. Frank Keep, Jack Moore, John Cross, Tommy Agnew, Harry Purdy, R.W.M. Lodge Battlefield, Henderson Frazer, I.P.M. Eric Moore. Front row: Bros. Bill Murray, Gordon Keep, Chris Hill, Craig Walsh.
St. Patrick's was honoured by a visitation of four French Brethren. L. to R.: Henri, Rab. Grant (Lodge 43), Bruno, Christian Gouverneur, Roland Mayer and Derek Clarkson (Lodge 43).
St. Patrick's was honoured by a visitation of four French Brethren. L. to R.: Henri, Rab. Grant (Lodge 43), Bruno, Christian Gouverneur, Roland Mayer and Derek Clarkson (Lodge 43).
How can I get a collar like yours, Christian?
How can I get a collar like yours, Christian?
This is their year!
This is their year!

The Lodge Officers, 2004

Back Row, Left to Right: W. Bro. J. Moore (Almoner), W. Bro. N. Cahoon (Steward of Charities), W. Bro. F. Keep (Treasurer), Bro. R. Grant (Senior Warden), W. Bro. J. Cross (Director of Ceremonies), R. W. Bro. C. L. Kneen (Lodge 881 S.C., Sponsor), Bro. E. Moore (Junior Warden), W. Bro. G. Robinson (Lodge Secretary). Middle Row: W. Bro. J. Murray (Installing Deacon), Bro. H. Purdy (Inner Guard), W. Bro. Ian McConnell (W.M.), W. Bro. T. Doyle (Immediate Past Master), W. Bro. J. Thompson (Installing Deacon), W. Bro. J. Adamson (Installing Officer). Front Row: Bro. T. Agnew (Senior Deacon), Bro. G. Keep (Junior Deacon).
Back Row, Left to Right: W. Bro. J. Moore (Almoner), W. Bro. N. Cahoon (Steward of Charities), W. Bro. F. Keep (Treasurer), Bro. R. Grant (Senior Warden), W. Bro. J. Cross (Director of Ceremonies), R. W. Bro. C. L. Kneen (Lodge 881 S.C., Sponsor), Bro. E. Moore (Junior Warden), W. Bro. G. Robinson (Lodge Secretary). Middle Row: W. Bro. J. Murray (Installing Deacon), Bro. H. Purdy (Inner Guard), W. Bro. Ian McConnell (W.M.), W. Bro. T. Doyle (Immediate Past Master), W. Bro. J. Thompson (Installing Deacon), W. Bro. J. Adamson (Installing Officer). Front Row: Bro. T. Agnew (Senior Deacon), Bro. G. Keep (Junior Deacon).