Larne Lodge No. 41
Past Master's Jewel 1934
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Obverse of Jewel
Silver Past Master's Jewel suspended from a sky blue ribbon by two silver bars.
On the ribbon is a beautifully enamelled crest which taken the "device" (Coat of Arms) of the Town of Larne before the official Grant of Arms issued in 1952.
On the ribbon is a beautifully enamelled crest which taken the "device" (Coat of Arms) of the Town of Larne before the official Grant of Arms issued in 1952.
Reverse of Jewel
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The official Coat of Arms of the Town of Lisburn was granted in 1952.
The lower part of the shield shows a ship in sail on water. This was the unofficial device of the town before the official grant of arms. The chief is charged with a representation of the Castle of Olderfleet. The shuttles are for the linen industry.
The crest shows an arm grasping a corran or ancient Irish sickle. This is a punning reference to the Curran Ward area of Larne.
The supporters are swans standing for Swan's Island and also derive from the supporters of the Marquess of Ailsa. They are charged with flax flowers for heraldic difference.
The motto is "FALCE MARIQUE POTENS" or Powerful With the Sickle and on the Sea.
The crest shows an arm grasping a corran or ancient Irish sickle. This is a punning reference to the Curran Ward area of Larne.
The supporters are swans standing for Swan's Island and also derive from the supporters of the Marquess of Ailsa. They are charged with flax flowers for heraldic difference.
The motto is "FALCE MARIQUE POTENS" or Powerful With the Sickle and on the Sea.
History of Larne No. 41, 1796 - to date.
The History of the Brethren who Labour as "Larne" lodge No. 41 is linked with Warrant No. 825 as the Brethren of Larne originally commenced Labour under Warrant No. 825. This Warrant issued to brethren in LARNE, Co. Antrim, on the 4th February, 1796 and was exchanged for Warrant No. 41 on 16th August, 1825.
Accordingly, I set out hereunder the history of Larne Lodge firstly as Warrant No. 825 and then as Larne Lodge No. 41 from 1796 to date, the Brethren of Larne having Laboured for some 216 years (as of 2012).
For completeness I have also set out below the History of Warrant No. 41 prior to Larne Lodge No. 825 exchanging Warrant No. 825 for Warrant No. 41 in 1825.
Accordingly, I set out hereunder the history of Larne Lodge firstly as Warrant No. 825 and then as Larne Lodge No. 41 from 1796 to date, the Brethren of Larne having Laboured for some 216 years (as of 2012).
For completeness I have also set out below the History of Warrant No. 41 prior to Larne Lodge No. 825 exchanging Warrant No. 825 for Warrant No. 41 in 1825.
Larne Lodge No. 825, 1796 - 1825.
We see from the Minutes of Grand Lodge dated 4th February 1796 concerning Lodge No.825 –
"Ordered a Warrant to Brs. Hugh Hamill, Thos. Forrest and Sphn. Ferguson to hold a Lodge in Larne in the County of Antrim"
The Minutes of Grand Lodge dated 2nd March 1797 show -
"Ordered a duplicate of the Warrant No. 825 be made out and sent to the Brethren to whom the Original was granted, it never having come to their hands"
IRISH MASONIC RECORDS suggests that -
"There would appear to be something peculiar in the circumstances leading to the constitution of Lodge 825. The 1798 rebellion was then only two years away and Larne and District had many United Irishmen. The Civil and Military Authorities were then looking rather unfavourably on any body of persons who met behind closed doors and for any association to commence meeting in the Larne of 1796 would have been regarded with great suspicion. This may have been an independent lodge seeking a warrant to show that they were meeting as freemasons and not as plotters against the State. Only one member of 825 appears to have previously been a warranted mason and he was the first Master of the Lodge. The system of working in both lodges seem to have much in common".[see footnote]
IRISH MASONIC RECORDS also sets out in full several Resolutions Passed by 62 lodges (including Lodge No. 825) at a Meeting convened at Belfast, on the 20th January 1806, with Worshipful William McCall, of Lodge No. 112, in the Chair, where it was directed that several Resolutions were to sent to Grand Lodge concerning amongst other matters....
"the Innovation's lately proposed to be placed on the higher Masonic Orders, are unnecessary, inasmuch as these Orders have hitherto enjoyed uninterrupted Tranquillity without any ostensible Head or controlling Power."
Lodge No. 825 worked both the Royal Arch and High Knight Templar Degrees under their Craft Warrant.
The brethren of Larne on occasions showed complete disregard for Grand Lodge rulings. Dublin was then far away and in later years when it was decided to limit the degrees which could be conferred under a Craft warrant, the Larne lodges simply ignored the instruction and carried on as before.
One member in 1806 was, "after undergoing due examination," received the Sublime Degree and was dubbed a Sir Knight Templar of the Lodge. Three days later at an emergency communication he and two others were dubbed, "Sir Knights of the Order of Malta, Mediterranean Pass, Ark Mark, Link and Chain, St. John of Jerusalem, St. John of Patmos, The Mother Word of Freemasonry, The Prussian Order and the Red Cross." The secretary then records perhaps unnecessarily, "They were then admitted members of the lodge." [see footnote]
The disquiet reflected regarding the resolutions referred above, together with the "Seton" situation, ultimately resulted in Larne Lodges siding with "THE GRAND LODGE OF ULSTER" however the allegiance that Lodge 825 gave to the new Grand Lodge was at best, wavering.
A meeting of the Masters and Wardens of five Lodges (615 Larne, 825 Larne, 878 Connor, 917 Glenarm and 976 Kilwaughter) was held on Sunday 12th March 1809, at which several resolutions were passed, including recognition of the Grand Lodge of Ulster as long as it acted for the good of the order and stood by the ancient landmarks of masonry
However a month later the minutes of Lodge 825 record - "The Committee of this Lodge with five others to make twelve to take into consideration the proprietary of acknowledging the Provincial Grand Lodge of Ulster.” From this we may deduce that Lodge No. 825 had failed to ratify the decision of its representatives and the new Grand Lodge is accorded the title of "Provincial" though it claimed a much wider jurisdiction
Finally on 21st April 1813 it is recorded:-“This Lodge shall in future neither take or receive visits from any of the Dungannon Association, nor walk in the same Procession with them as Masons” and the Lodge No. 41 was again under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Ireland. [see footnote]
The Warrant No. 825 was sent in in exchange for Warrant No. 41 on 16th August, 1825.
"Ordered a Warrant to Brs. Hugh Hamill, Thos. Forrest and Sphn. Ferguson to hold a Lodge in Larne in the County of Antrim"
The Minutes of Grand Lodge dated 2nd March 1797 show -
"Ordered a duplicate of the Warrant No. 825 be made out and sent to the Brethren to whom the Original was granted, it never having come to their hands"
IRISH MASONIC RECORDS suggests that -
"There would appear to be something peculiar in the circumstances leading to the constitution of Lodge 825. The 1798 rebellion was then only two years away and Larne and District had many United Irishmen. The Civil and Military Authorities were then looking rather unfavourably on any body of persons who met behind closed doors and for any association to commence meeting in the Larne of 1796 would have been regarded with great suspicion. This may have been an independent lodge seeking a warrant to show that they were meeting as freemasons and not as plotters against the State. Only one member of 825 appears to have previously been a warranted mason and he was the first Master of the Lodge. The system of working in both lodges seem to have much in common".[see footnote]
IRISH MASONIC RECORDS also sets out in full several Resolutions Passed by 62 lodges (including Lodge No. 825) at a Meeting convened at Belfast, on the 20th January 1806, with Worshipful William McCall, of Lodge No. 112, in the Chair, where it was directed that several Resolutions were to sent to Grand Lodge concerning amongst other matters....
"the Innovation's lately proposed to be placed on the higher Masonic Orders, are unnecessary, inasmuch as these Orders have hitherto enjoyed uninterrupted Tranquillity without any ostensible Head or controlling Power."
Lodge No. 825 worked both the Royal Arch and High Knight Templar Degrees under their Craft Warrant.
The brethren of Larne on occasions showed complete disregard for Grand Lodge rulings. Dublin was then far away and in later years when it was decided to limit the degrees which could be conferred under a Craft warrant, the Larne lodges simply ignored the instruction and carried on as before.
One member in 1806 was, "after undergoing due examination," received the Sublime Degree and was dubbed a Sir Knight Templar of the Lodge. Three days later at an emergency communication he and two others were dubbed, "Sir Knights of the Order of Malta, Mediterranean Pass, Ark Mark, Link and Chain, St. John of Jerusalem, St. John of Patmos, The Mother Word of Freemasonry, The Prussian Order and the Red Cross." The secretary then records perhaps unnecessarily, "They were then admitted members of the lodge." [see footnote]
The disquiet reflected regarding the resolutions referred above, together with the "Seton" situation, ultimately resulted in Larne Lodges siding with "THE GRAND LODGE OF ULSTER" however the allegiance that Lodge 825 gave to the new Grand Lodge was at best, wavering.
A meeting of the Masters and Wardens of five Lodges (615 Larne, 825 Larne, 878 Connor, 917 Glenarm and 976 Kilwaughter) was held on Sunday 12th March 1809, at which several resolutions were passed, including recognition of the Grand Lodge of Ulster as long as it acted for the good of the order and stood by the ancient landmarks of masonry
However a month later the minutes of Lodge 825 record - "The Committee of this Lodge with five others to make twelve to take into consideration the proprietary of acknowledging the Provincial Grand Lodge of Ulster.” From this we may deduce that Lodge No. 825 had failed to ratify the decision of its representatives and the new Grand Lodge is accorded the title of "Provincial" though it claimed a much wider jurisdiction
Finally on 21st April 1813 it is recorded:-“This Lodge shall in future neither take or receive visits from any of the Dungannon Association, nor walk in the same Procession with them as Masons” and the Lodge No. 41 was again under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Ireland. [see footnote]
The Warrant No. 825 was sent in in exchange for Warrant No. 41 on 16th August, 1825.
Footnote
[See in ACKNOWLEDGMENTS how to obtain the IRISH MASONIC RECORDS cd-rom which sets out the "peculiar"circumstances leading to the constitution of Lodge 825, the Resolutions in full and a more comprehensive description of the involvement of Lodge No 825 with The Grand lodge of Ulster - I cannot recommend this work by R.W. Bro. Keith Cochrane enough!]
[See in ACKNOWLEDGMENTS how to obtain the IRISH MASONIC RECORDS cd-rom which sets out the "peculiar"circumstances leading to the constitution of Lodge 825, the Resolutions in full and a more comprehensive description of the involvement of Lodge No 825 with The Grand lodge of Ulster - I cannot recommend this work by R.W. Bro. Keith Cochrane enough!]
Larne Lodge No. 41, 1825 - to date.
For the history of Warrant No. 41 prior to the Brethren of Larne receiving it in exchange for Warrant please see below.
The Grand Lodge Registers shows that Warrant No. 41 reissued to `Larne Blue Lodge' in Larne, Co. Antrim, 16 August, 1825 in lieu of 825. However as you will see from below in the section setting out the History of the Warrant prior to 1825 this was a new Warrant No. 41 not the original.
In 1856 Lodge 41 sent a memorial from nine members to Grand Lodge for a Royal Arch Chapter Warrant. Grand Lodge replied, that of the nine applicants most were not Royal Arch Masons, so it was not acceptable. Our W.M. at the time, a Brice McMurtry, taking umbrage, immediately sent a reply to Grand Lodge stating:
“As the Royal Arch Chapter is so difficult to obtain, they have decided to have no more to do with it.”
The Master's, Wardens and Brethren of Masonic Lodges Nos. 41, 43, 73, 74, 94, 122, 160, 162, 175, 177, 195, 238, 248, 253, 257, 276, 645, 1012 & 1014, assembled at Carrickfergus on Thursday the 24th of June being the Anniversary of St. John, and they returned their most grateful & heartfelt thanks to the Rev, W. Flinton for the very impressive & appropriate discourse, which he delivered to them in the Meeting House of the Presbyterian Congregation from Phillippians III. 8. 9.Signed by Order, James Quinn, Sec of No. 43
Lodge 41 was represented by Captain M'Murtry, and W. M'Cullough at the opening of Larne Masonic Hall 1st April 1868.
"The Freemasons" 1872, p. 408 refers to a Meeting that was described in the following terms -
"It is many years since this town was honoured by such a large attendance of Brethren as assembled here on Monday; 24th ult., in memory of the Patron Saint of the Order, on the invitation of Lodge No. 253. There were Brethren present from the following Lodges, 22, 54, and 106 Belfast; 41 Larne; 375 Aughnadarragh; 254 Holywood; 316 Ballycarry; 133 Comber; 276 Straid; 148 Cogrey; 160 Craigarogan; 43 and 253 Carrickfergus. The following Lodges had flags 253, 160, 148, 276, 316.......
During the evening the Brethren marched in procession through the principal streets, and there were upwards of 2000 persons present"
In the late 1800’s Lodge met in a Hall in Point Street which we leased yearly for £6 and the Lodge covered its costs by sub-letting it for Dancing Classes (the Mazurka being very popular), to the Amateur Flute Band and to the Olderfleet Brass and Reed Band, as well as for social functions.
In 1882 Larne Lodge No. 41 were approached by Royal Larne 615, (they having built the original Masonic Hall in St. John’s Place in 1867). Would Lodge 41 like to use their Hall? Their invitation was courteously declined! However in 1887 the lease of Lodge No. 41 expired in Point Street and they then approached Lodge 615 to use their Hall. Terms were agreed at a Special Meeting on 2nd May 1887, annual rent to be £10.
From this time onwards the Lodge entered a more tranquil period in its history, with the Lodge being more efficiently managed, its Bye-Laws were revised and sent to Grand Lodge for approval in 1898 and Initiation Fee raised to £3 in 1900.
A total of 187 brethren registered up to 8th October 1900. In most cases the dates are recorded when the various degrees were conferred.
Thirteen members served in the 1914 -18 War and Bro. R.J. Magill made the supreme sacrifice.
In 1925 the Lodge celebrated 100 years as Lodge "41" with a Centenary Service in First Larne Presbyterian Church. The Minister being the Rev. W.P. Hall from Ballysillan.
In 1972 when the New Hall was built in St. John’s Place. Unfortunately this Hall only survived for 20 odd years as it deteriorated badly in later years, and so in 1996 after much work and fund raising by a dedicated group of mostly younger masons in the Town, Lodge No. 41 moved into new premises.
The move of Larne Lodge No. 41 coincided with the Bicentenary of Lodge 41 (1796 - 1996) and we had various celebrations, including an attendance by the Grand Master of Ireland, M.W. Bro. D. Templeton at its anniversary meeting, where he “took the Chair” and presented special 200 year medals to various Lodge members
From 1984 the registration of members 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.
The Grand Lodge Registers shows that Warrant No. 41 reissued to `Larne Blue Lodge' in Larne, Co. Antrim, 16 August, 1825 in lieu of 825. However as you will see from below in the section setting out the History of the Warrant prior to 1825 this was a new Warrant No. 41 not the original.
In 1856 Lodge 41 sent a memorial from nine members to Grand Lodge for a Royal Arch Chapter Warrant. Grand Lodge replied, that of the nine applicants most were not Royal Arch Masons, so it was not acceptable. Our W.M. at the time, a Brice McMurtry, taking umbrage, immediately sent a reply to Grand Lodge stating:
“As the Royal Arch Chapter is so difficult to obtain, they have decided to have no more to do with it.”
The Master's, Wardens and Brethren of Masonic Lodges Nos. 41, 43, 73, 74, 94, 122, 160, 162, 175, 177, 195, 238, 248, 253, 257, 276, 645, 1012 & 1014, assembled at Carrickfergus on Thursday the 24th of June being the Anniversary of St. John, and they returned their most grateful & heartfelt thanks to the Rev, W. Flinton for the very impressive & appropriate discourse, which he delivered to them in the Meeting House of the Presbyterian Congregation from Phillippians III. 8. 9.Signed by Order, James Quinn, Sec of No. 43
Lodge 41 was represented by Captain M'Murtry, and W. M'Cullough at the opening of Larne Masonic Hall 1st April 1868.
"The Freemasons" 1872, p. 408 refers to a Meeting that was described in the following terms -
"It is many years since this town was honoured by such a large attendance of Brethren as assembled here on Monday; 24th ult., in memory of the Patron Saint of the Order, on the invitation of Lodge No. 253. There were Brethren present from the following Lodges, 22, 54, and 106 Belfast; 41 Larne; 375 Aughnadarragh; 254 Holywood; 316 Ballycarry; 133 Comber; 276 Straid; 148 Cogrey; 160 Craigarogan; 43 and 253 Carrickfergus. The following Lodges had flags 253, 160, 148, 276, 316.......
During the evening the Brethren marched in procession through the principal streets, and there were upwards of 2000 persons present"
In the late 1800’s Lodge met in a Hall in Point Street which we leased yearly for £6 and the Lodge covered its costs by sub-letting it for Dancing Classes (the Mazurka being very popular), to the Amateur Flute Band and to the Olderfleet Brass and Reed Band, as well as for social functions.
In 1882 Larne Lodge No. 41 were approached by Royal Larne 615, (they having built the original Masonic Hall in St. John’s Place in 1867). Would Lodge 41 like to use their Hall? Their invitation was courteously declined! However in 1887 the lease of Lodge No. 41 expired in Point Street and they then approached Lodge 615 to use their Hall. Terms were agreed at a Special Meeting on 2nd May 1887, annual rent to be £10.
From this time onwards the Lodge entered a more tranquil period in its history, with the Lodge being more efficiently managed, its Bye-Laws were revised and sent to Grand Lodge for approval in 1898 and Initiation Fee raised to £3 in 1900.
A total of 187 brethren registered up to 8th October 1900. In most cases the dates are recorded when the various degrees were conferred.
Thirteen members served in the 1914 -18 War and Bro. R.J. Magill made the supreme sacrifice.
In 1925 the Lodge celebrated 100 years as Lodge "41" with a Centenary Service in First Larne Presbyterian Church. The Minister being the Rev. W.P. Hall from Ballysillan.
In 1972 when the New Hall was built in St. John’s Place. Unfortunately this Hall only survived for 20 odd years as it deteriorated badly in later years, and so in 1996 after much work and fund raising by a dedicated group of mostly younger masons in the Town, Lodge No. 41 moved into new premises.
The move of Larne Lodge No. 41 coincided with the Bicentenary of Lodge 41 (1796 - 1996) and we had various celebrations, including an attendance by the Grand Master of Ireland, M.W. Bro. D. Templeton at its anniversary meeting, where he “took the Chair” and presented special 200 year medals to various Lodge members
From 1984 the registration of members 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.
History of Warrant No.41, 1735 - 1825.
The Warrant No. 41 originally issued to the brethren of "Munster Custom Lodge" in THURLES, Co. Tipperary on 1st November 1735. (I.M.R. shows September)
Volume 1 of the Extant Grand Lodge Registers records the following names, registered on 1st November 1735; Thos. Crofser; James Wall; Steph. Boyton; Edwd. Barrington; Wm. Hutter and Edwd. Wall.
Concerning the attitude of Lodge 41 to paying its Grand Lodge Dues is shown in "Memoranda, Grand Lodge of Ireland"(1748 -1789) - In 17th May 1748, the D.G. Sec. Edward Spratt, was ordered by the Committee of the Grand Lodge to give Br. John Calder - afterwards D. Grand Sec. - Sen. Warden of No. 181, a list of all the Lodges that should happen in his way as he travelled thro' Munster, and a power to receive what returns he could, and give his rect. for the same till his return, when he was to account for the same with the Treas.
On his return, 19 July, 1749, he made the following Report:-
"No. 41; Thurles. Says they'll never pay any dues, except a shilling [£0.05] for each Master, and six pence [£0.021/2] from each Warden, on the commencement of their offices, and the Secy's. fees for registry".
Removed to PASSAGE, Co. Cork, 5th October 1781.
Removed to CORK, 7th September 1796.
In all Sixty-seven brethren in total were registered up to 1807.
Munster Custom Lodge No. 41 were referred to in the Minutes of Kinsale Bezaleel Select Lodge No. 31 dated 18th May 1819 [even though their Warrant was cancelled on 2nd July 1818 ! ] "Lodge of Master Masons opened in due form, being the monthly meeting.....At a Provincial Grand Lodge [of Munster] held at the Commercial Buildings, Cork, the 14th of April 1819; Present:- Justin McCarthy Esq., Provincial Grand Senior Warden, in the Chair; and Lodges 1, 3, 8, 15, 25, 27, 28, 41, 49, 67, 71, 84, 95, 99, 385, and 495; and several PM's. of different Lodges"
Warrant No. 41 was cancelled on 4th July 1822. It is interesting to note that certain members of Lodge No. 41 apparently took part in a meeting on or about 1st November 1822, after the Warrant was cancelled. The meeting and attendance of Lodge 41 is referred to in a post-script to a letter from Bro. Justin McCarthy, P.G.S.W. Munster dated Cork, April 1823 to a local Worshipful master...."P.S. The WM. will observe that Lodge No. 31[whose Warrant was cancelled on 2nd July 1818 ] is not mentioned, and that the meeting of 1st Novr., 1822, is declared unmasonic in consequence of Lodges 31, 41, forming a constituent part, their Warrants being already cancelled"
The association of Warrant No. 41 with Munster ended at this time and as can be seen from the history of "Larne" Lodge No. 41 above Warrant No. 41 reissued to "Larne Blue Lodge" in LARNE, Co. Antrim, on16th August 1825, in lieu of 825.
In regard to the Original Warrant of Lodge 41 the Minutes of the Grand Lodge Board of General Purposes dated 21st July 1843 show, concerning Lodge 41 -
"21 July, 1843 – Read a letter from Br. Jas. Hobnett of Cork stating that he had in his possession the Warrant No. 41 which had not been worked for some years, and expressing a wish to have it revived. - Read also a second letter from Bro. Hobnett refusing to send up said Warrant although informed by the D.G. Secretary that it had been cancelled in 1822, and a duplicate warrant issued to Larne in 1825. The Board recommended that Bro. Hobnett be directed to sent up the said Warrant forthwith".
Bro.Hobnett subsequently relented as the Minutes of Grand Lodge dated 5th February 1844 show -
"5 February, 1844 – The D.G. Secretary stated that he had received from Mr. Hodnell the cancelled Warrant No. 41 as ordered by the Grand Lodge to be sent in"
Volume 1 of the Extant Grand Lodge Registers records the following names, registered on 1st November 1735; Thos. Crofser; James Wall; Steph. Boyton; Edwd. Barrington; Wm. Hutter and Edwd. Wall.
Concerning the attitude of Lodge 41 to paying its Grand Lodge Dues is shown in "Memoranda, Grand Lodge of Ireland"(1748 -1789) - In 17th May 1748, the D.G. Sec. Edward Spratt, was ordered by the Committee of the Grand Lodge to give Br. John Calder - afterwards D. Grand Sec. - Sen. Warden of No. 181, a list of all the Lodges that should happen in his way as he travelled thro' Munster, and a power to receive what returns he could, and give his rect. for the same till his return, when he was to account for the same with the Treas.
On his return, 19 July, 1749, he made the following Report:-
"No. 41; Thurles. Says they'll never pay any dues, except a shilling [£0.05] for each Master, and six pence [£0.021/2] from each Warden, on the commencement of their offices, and the Secy's. fees for registry".
Removed to PASSAGE, Co. Cork, 5th October 1781.
Removed to CORK, 7th September 1796.
In all Sixty-seven brethren in total were registered up to 1807.
Munster Custom Lodge No. 41 were referred to in the Minutes of Kinsale Bezaleel Select Lodge No. 31 dated 18th May 1819 [even though their Warrant was cancelled on 2nd July 1818 ! ] "Lodge of Master Masons opened in due form, being the monthly meeting.....At a Provincial Grand Lodge [of Munster] held at the Commercial Buildings, Cork, the 14th of April 1819; Present:- Justin McCarthy Esq., Provincial Grand Senior Warden, in the Chair; and Lodges 1, 3, 8, 15, 25, 27, 28, 41, 49, 67, 71, 84, 95, 99, 385, and 495; and several PM's. of different Lodges"
Warrant No. 41 was cancelled on 4th July 1822. It is interesting to note that certain members of Lodge No. 41 apparently took part in a meeting on or about 1st November 1822, after the Warrant was cancelled. The meeting and attendance of Lodge 41 is referred to in a post-script to a letter from Bro. Justin McCarthy, P.G.S.W. Munster dated Cork, April 1823 to a local Worshipful master...."P.S. The WM. will observe that Lodge No. 31[whose Warrant was cancelled on 2nd July 1818 ] is not mentioned, and that the meeting of 1st Novr., 1822, is declared unmasonic in consequence of Lodges 31, 41, forming a constituent part, their Warrants being already cancelled"
The association of Warrant No. 41 with Munster ended at this time and as can be seen from the history of "Larne" Lodge No. 41 above Warrant No. 41 reissued to "Larne Blue Lodge" in LARNE, Co. Antrim, on16th August 1825, in lieu of 825.
In regard to the Original Warrant of Lodge 41 the Minutes of the Grand Lodge Board of General Purposes dated 21st July 1843 show, concerning Lodge 41 -
"21 July, 1843 – Read a letter from Br. Jas. Hobnett of Cork stating that he had in his possession the Warrant No. 41 which had not been worked for some years, and expressing a wish to have it revived. - Read also a second letter from Bro. Hobnett refusing to send up said Warrant although informed by the D.G. Secretary that it had been cancelled in 1822, and a duplicate warrant issued to Larne in 1825. The Board recommended that Bro. Hobnett be directed to sent up the said Warrant forthwith".
Bro.Hobnett subsequently relented as the Minutes of Grand Lodge dated 5th February 1844 show -
"5 February, 1844 – The D.G. Secretary stated that he had received from Mr. Hodnell the cancelled Warrant No. 41 as ordered by the Grand Lodge to be sent in"
Details of when Larne Lodge No. 41 meets.
Larne Lodge No. 41 meets on the 1st WED AT 7.45 p.m. (Except 7 & 8) at Larne Masonic Centre, 33 Mill Brae, Larne, County Antrim, BT40 2BZ.
The Map below is the approximate position of the Larne Masonic Centre.
The Map below is the approximate position of the Larne Masonic Centre.
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