Jewel Lodge No. 592
Past Master's Jewel 1953.
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Obverse of Jewel
A silver Past Master's Jewel suspended from a sky blue ribbon
by two silver bars, with shamrocks at either end of the bars.
A silver Past Master's Jewel suspended from a sky blue ribbon
by two silver bars, with shamrocks at either end of the bars.
The Compass and Square is a standard silver Past Master's Jewel with a fixed "G". |
Reverse of Jewel
The reverse of the Jewel bears the inscription: "Presented to W.Bro. S.V. Balmer by Masonic Lodge 592 Jany. 1953" |
Short History of Warrant No. 592.
Warrant No. 592 issued to Wm. Porter, Jos. Wright and Wm. Saunderson to hold a Lodge in PORTADOWN, County Down on the 5th July, 1781. Warrant No. 592 was Compounded for arrears on the 6th September, 1810.
Warrant No. 592 was returned to Grand Lodge on the 7th September, 1837 for non-payment of dues [Grand Lodge Resolved that upon the payment of 30s. 0d., the Warrant be returned to the five Brethren applying for same.]
Warrant No. 592 was Cancelled on 7th September, 1843.
[The above represents the barest of facts relating to Warrant No. 592 before same reissued to Jewel Lodge No. 592 - the IRISH MASONIC RECORDS cd-rom gives a very full account of the Lodges who held Warrant No. 592 for the years set out above]
Warrant No. 592 was returned to Grand Lodge on the 7th September, 1837 for non-payment of dues [Grand Lodge Resolved that upon the payment of 30s. 0d., the Warrant be returned to the five Brethren applying for same.]
Warrant No. 592 was Cancelled on 7th September, 1843.
[The above represents the barest of facts relating to Warrant No. 592 before same reissued to Jewel Lodge No. 592 - the IRISH MASONIC RECORDS cd-rom gives a very full account of the Lodges who held Warrant No. 592 for the years set out above]
History of Jewel Lodge No. 592.
The Minutes of the Grand Lodge Board of General Purposes dated 29th September, 1924 show concerning Warrant No. 592 -
"29 September, 1924 - Read Memorial from various brethren praying for a warrant to establish a Lodge in Ballymacarrett in the County of Down to be called “The Jewel.” Recommended."
The Recommendation of The Board was followed,as is shown in the Grand Lodge Minutes of 2nd October 1924 as "Confirmed"
Warrant No. 592 reissued to `Jewel Lodge' in Freemasons' Hall, BALLYMACARRET, BELFAST, 9th October, 1924.
Series five Vol. 20 shown as Vol. 5 of the extant Grand Lodge Registers shows:-
"Warrant No. 592 to Ballymacarrett, Belfast as “Jewel Lodge”, 8 October, 1924 - John Heaps, Bricklayer (128); William J. Little, Prov. Merchant (208) and Robert Lynn, Architect (24) registered along with fifteen others from various lodges, 8 October, 1924."
The Minute of The Provincial Grand Lodge of Down dated 10th November, 1924 show in regard to the Constitution of Jewel Lodge No. 592 -
"Freemasons’ Hall,Newtownards Road, Belfast.
10th November, 1924.
An Occasional Meeting of the Right Worshipful The Grand Lodge of the Province of Down was held in Freemasons’ Hall, Newtownards Road, Belfast on Monday 10th November, 1924 at 7 o’clock p.m., for the purpose of Constituting the ‘Jewel’ Masonic Lodge No. 592
The Grand Lodge was opened on the First Degree with the following Officers:-
R.W. Bro. The Right Honble. Colonel R.G. Sharman Crawford, P.G.M.
V.W. Bro. J.D. Williamson, MD., JP., D.P.G.M.
V.W. Bro. J.G. Harris, P.S.G.W.
V.W. Bro. Robert Kerr, acting P.J.G.W.
V.W. Bro. W. Bel Burrowes, P.G. Treasurer
V.W. Bro. M. MacDonald, P.G. Secretary
W. Bro. Rev. D.D. Boyle, P.G. Chaplain
W. Bro. Jno. Herron, P.S.G.D.
W. Bro. Jas. Floyd, P.J.G.D.
W. Bro. John Martin, P.G. Dir. of Cer.
W. Bro. Saml. Dornan, acting P.G. S. Br.
W. Bro. Wm. Rollins P.G.I.G.
W. Bro. A.H. Coley, P.G. Org.
W. Bro. Wm. Govan, P.G. Inspector
The Roll was called and the attendance’s and apologies of Provincial Grand Lodge Officers recorded.
The notice convening the Meeting having been read and the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge Officers carried through the Ceremony of Constitution in an impressive manner, the Grand Master declaring the ‘Jewel’ Masonic Lodge No. 592 being declared to be at Labour. Brother John Heaps P.M. was installed as Worshipful Master by the Grand Master who installed the remaining Officers.
The Grand Master delivered an address to the Brethren impressing upon them the necessity of care in electing new members and said the first year of a Lodge was its most important time as if a good system of working was established future Officers were sure to try to carry it out accordingly.
He also pointed out that our Charities were worthy of support by all Masons and he trusted the new Lodge would do their part in supporting them.
He hoped the new Lodge would prove a great success and in accord with their name prove one of the Jewels of the Masonic Province of Down.
The senior Warden of the Lodge proposed and the Junior Warden seconded that the best thanks of the Brethren be given to the Grand Master and Grand Officers for attending to Consecrate the Lodge.
The Deputy Grand Master replying on behalf of the Province & the Grand Lodge Officers assured them it was always a duty and pleasure to attend such a ceremony carrying through the advancement of Freemasonry.
The brethren of the Lodge afterwards entertained the Provincial Grand Lodge officers and visiting brethren.
(signed) R.G. Sharman Crawford P.G.M.
Malcolm MacDonald, P.G. Secretary."
A total of 127 brethren registered up to 3rd April, 1952. In most cases the dates when the issue of certificates is shown, together with the occupation of the brother.
Series six Vol. 22 of the extant Grand Lodge Register commences with the registration of William J. Hall, Butcher, registered 7th May, 1953.
A total of 52 brethren registered up to 5th April, 1984. In most cases the dates when the issue of certificates is shown, together with the occupation of the brother.
From 1984 the registration of members of JEWEL LODGE No. 592 is held, in alphabetical order, in a computerised register by Grand Lodge, Freemasons’ Hall, 17 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2. The Registration of the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Secretary of Lodges are held in separate Registers, the first Volume covering the period 1983 to 1994 inclusive and the second Volume covering from 1995 to date.
"29 September, 1924 - Read Memorial from various brethren praying for a warrant to establish a Lodge in Ballymacarrett in the County of Down to be called “The Jewel.” Recommended."
The Recommendation of The Board was followed,as is shown in the Grand Lodge Minutes of 2nd October 1924 as "Confirmed"
Warrant No. 592 reissued to `Jewel Lodge' in Freemasons' Hall, BALLYMACARRET, BELFAST, 9th October, 1924.
Series five Vol. 20 shown as Vol. 5 of the extant Grand Lodge Registers shows:-
"Warrant No. 592 to Ballymacarrett, Belfast as “Jewel Lodge”, 8 October, 1924 - John Heaps, Bricklayer (128); William J. Little, Prov. Merchant (208) and Robert Lynn, Architect (24) registered along with fifteen others from various lodges, 8 October, 1924."
The Minute of The Provincial Grand Lodge of Down dated 10th November, 1924 show in regard to the Constitution of Jewel Lodge No. 592 -
"Freemasons’ Hall,Newtownards Road, Belfast.
10th November, 1924.
An Occasional Meeting of the Right Worshipful The Grand Lodge of the Province of Down was held in Freemasons’ Hall, Newtownards Road, Belfast on Monday 10th November, 1924 at 7 o’clock p.m., for the purpose of Constituting the ‘Jewel’ Masonic Lodge No. 592
The Grand Lodge was opened on the First Degree with the following Officers:-
R.W. Bro. The Right Honble. Colonel R.G. Sharman Crawford, P.G.M.
V.W. Bro. J.D. Williamson, MD., JP., D.P.G.M.
V.W. Bro. J.G. Harris, P.S.G.W.
V.W. Bro. Robert Kerr, acting P.J.G.W.
V.W. Bro. W. Bel Burrowes, P.G. Treasurer
V.W. Bro. M. MacDonald, P.G. Secretary
W. Bro. Rev. D.D. Boyle, P.G. Chaplain
W. Bro. Jno. Herron, P.S.G.D.
W. Bro. Jas. Floyd, P.J.G.D.
W. Bro. John Martin, P.G. Dir. of Cer.
W. Bro. Saml. Dornan, acting P.G. S. Br.
W. Bro. Wm. Rollins P.G.I.G.
W. Bro. A.H. Coley, P.G. Org.
W. Bro. Wm. Govan, P.G. Inspector
The Roll was called and the attendance’s and apologies of Provincial Grand Lodge Officers recorded.
The notice convening the Meeting having been read and the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge Officers carried through the Ceremony of Constitution in an impressive manner, the Grand Master declaring the ‘Jewel’ Masonic Lodge No. 592 being declared to be at Labour. Brother John Heaps P.M. was installed as Worshipful Master by the Grand Master who installed the remaining Officers.
The Grand Master delivered an address to the Brethren impressing upon them the necessity of care in electing new members and said the first year of a Lodge was its most important time as if a good system of working was established future Officers were sure to try to carry it out accordingly.
He also pointed out that our Charities were worthy of support by all Masons and he trusted the new Lodge would do their part in supporting them.
He hoped the new Lodge would prove a great success and in accord with their name prove one of the Jewels of the Masonic Province of Down.
The senior Warden of the Lodge proposed and the Junior Warden seconded that the best thanks of the Brethren be given to the Grand Master and Grand Officers for attending to Consecrate the Lodge.
The Deputy Grand Master replying on behalf of the Province & the Grand Lodge Officers assured them it was always a duty and pleasure to attend such a ceremony carrying through the advancement of Freemasonry.
The brethren of the Lodge afterwards entertained the Provincial Grand Lodge officers and visiting brethren.
(signed) R.G. Sharman Crawford P.G.M.
Malcolm MacDonald, P.G. Secretary."
A total of 127 brethren registered up to 3rd April, 1952. In most cases the dates when the issue of certificates is shown, together with the occupation of the brother.
Series six Vol. 22 of the extant Grand Lodge Register commences with the registration of William J. Hall, Butcher, registered 7th May, 1953.
A total of 52 brethren registered up to 5th April, 1984. In most cases the dates when the issue of certificates is shown, together with the occupation of the brother.
From 1984 the registration of members of JEWEL LODGE No. 592 is held, in alphabetical order, in a computerised register by Grand Lodge, Freemasons’ Hall, 17 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2. The Registration of the Worshipful Master, Wardens and Secretary of Lodges are held in separate Registers, the first Volume covering the period 1983 to 1994 inclusive and the second Volume covering from 1995 to date.
