Prince of Wales Lodge No. 222
50th Anniversary Jewel
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Obverse of Jewel
50th Anniversary Jewel suspended from a single silver blue enamel bar sky ribbon.
The top bar has the name of the Lodge "Prince of Wales" with a celtic design at either end.
The Jewel is silver with blue enamel, the top of which has the Lodge number "Lodge No. 222", below that is it's location at that time "Bray Ireland" and below that the Prince of Wales Feathers, which have the motto "Ich Dien" (German for "I serve"), with the years 1870 and 1930 either side of same. At the bottom of the Jewel is a single silver shamrock.
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Prince of Wales Feathers
The badge of The Prince of Wales comprises three silver (or white) feathers rising through a gold coronet of alternate crosses and fleur-de-lys. The motto "Ich Dien" (I serve) is on a dark blue ribbon beneath the coronet.
Its use in royal heraldry goes back to the time of Edward Prince of Wales (the Black Prince) in the 14th century.
Experts in heraldry believe the feathers may have been used by the family of Edward's mother, Philippa of Hainault, but the Ich Dien motto formed part of the arms of the King of Bohemia.
The rules of heraldry allow limited variations in the depiction of the badge. The spines or quills of the feathers can be of gold, instead of white or silver, and the coronet - usually studded with emeralds and rubies - can also feature small sapphires.
The arrangement of the motto ribbon can vary, but is usually shown in front of the two outer feathers and behind the centre one.
Its use in royal heraldry goes back to the time of Edward Prince of Wales (the Black Prince) in the 14th century.
Experts in heraldry believe the feathers may have been used by the family of Edward's mother, Philippa of Hainault, but the Ich Dien motto formed part of the arms of the King of Bohemia.
The rules of heraldry allow limited variations in the depiction of the badge. The spines or quills of the feathers can be of gold, instead of white or silver, and the coronet - usually studded with emeralds and rubies - can also feature small sapphires.
The arrangement of the motto ribbon can vary, but is usually shown in front of the two outer feathers and behind the centre one.
History of Warrant No. 222.
Dundalk, 1751 - 1821.
Warrant No. 222 issued to brethren in DUNDALK County Louth, either in April or November 1751.
A Duplicate of Warrant No. 222 was caused to issue on the 24th June, 1763.
The Grand Lodge Register in regard to Lodge 222 records four brethren, Thos. Brady; Robt. McAllister; Pat. Healy and Edw. Higgins registered on the 18th June, 1764. No indication as to Master or Wardens.
Lodge 222 had connections with the Ballymacscanlon Rangers
A Duplicate of Warrant No. 222 was caused to issue on the 24th June, 1763.
The Grand Lodge Register in regard to Lodge 222 records four brethren, Thos. Brady; Robt. McAllister; Pat. Healy and Edw. Higgins registered on the 18th June, 1764. No indication as to Master or Wardens.
Lodge 222 had connections with the Ballymacscanlon Rangers
A drawing of a silver Volunteer Medal belonging to Bro. Thompson, Lodge No. 222 of the Ballymascanlon Rangers, was in the collection of Robert Day Esq. Cork in 1892. [Dr. F.C. Crossle] |
Ballymascanlon Rangers Lodge No. 222 Volunteer Medal.
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You can access a short Paper on the Medal through the following Link
~ Lodge No. 222 Volunteer Medal. |
The Minutes of St. John's Blue Lodge No. 675, Donaghadee dated 9th April, 1796 show concerning Lodge 222 -
"A night of Emergency being called on by Br. Henry and Br. Greer, of Dundalk, 222 they were with Br. G. Lemon got the honour of Royal Arch and Sir Knight Templar.
The last return received from Lodge No. 222 was in 1813.
In 1815 a warning was issued that if outstanding dues were not paid the Warrant would be cancelled. This warning apparently evoked no response, and accordingly Grand Lodge cancelled Warrant 222 on the 5th July, 1821.
Barbados, West Indies,1822 – 1847.
The Minutes of Grand Lodge dated 6th June, 1822 in regard to Lodge 222 show -
"Lodges 222, 259, 277
6 June, 1822 - Read Communication from the Committee of Barbados desiring Three Warrants may be granted to constitute Lodges in that Island and qualify them to resume a Provincial Grand Lodge under their Irish Warrants. Granted Warrants No. 222, 259, 277."
In accordance with the Order of Grand Lodge Warrant No. 222 was reissued to `Hibernia Lodge' in BARBADOS, West Indies on the 6th June, 1822.
The Register of that time shows re: Warrant No. 222 - Henry Frazer; Wm. Murrell Howard and Chas. Greenidge registered 6th June, 1822. No indication as to Master or Wardens.
A total of 14 brethren registered up to 21st July, 1828.
The Brethren of Barbados sent in Warrant No. 222 on the 25th March, 1845 and Warrant No. 222 was subsequently cancelled by Grand Lodge in 1847.
"Lodges 222, 259, 277
6 June, 1822 - Read Communication from the Committee of Barbados desiring Three Warrants may be granted to constitute Lodges in that Island and qualify them to resume a Provincial Grand Lodge under their Irish Warrants. Granted Warrants No. 222, 259, 277."
In accordance with the Order of Grand Lodge Warrant No. 222 was reissued to `Hibernia Lodge' in BARBADOS, West Indies on the 6th June, 1822.
The Register of that time shows re: Warrant No. 222 - Henry Frazer; Wm. Murrell Howard and Chas. Greenidge registered 6th June, 1822. No indication as to Master or Wardens.
A total of 14 brethren registered up to 21st July, 1828.
The Brethren of Barbados sent in Warrant No. 222 on the 25th March, 1845 and Warrant No. 222 was subsequently cancelled by Grand Lodge in 1847.
Toronto, Canada 1847 - 1858.
The Minutes of the Grand Lodge Board of General Purposes dated 31st July 1846 show re: Warrant No. 222 -
"31 July, 1846 –Read a Memorial for a new Warrant to be held in Toronto, Canada West. Recommended by Lodges 79 and 105 Tandragee and 203 Magherally, of which Lodges some of the Memorialists had formerly been Members. Recommended."
Following on from the recommendation of The Board The Minutes of Grand Lodge dated 6th August, 1846 show -
"Lodge 222 - 6 August, 1846 – Read a Memorial signed by 6 registered Master Masons formerly belonging to Lodges in Ireland, but now settled in Toronto, praying for a new Warrant to be issued to them to be held in Toronto, Canada West. The Memorial recommended by Lodges 79, and 105 Tandragee and 203 Magherally of which Lodges some of the Memorialists had formerly been Members. The Board recommend a Warrant to be granted to Memorialists. Confirmed."
On foot of the Grand Lodge Order Warrant No. 222 reissued to `King Solomon's Lodge' in TORONTO, Canada on the 3rd February, 1847.
The relevant Register shows Lodge 222 - John Trueman; David Hopkins and Robert Moore registered 3rd February, 1847. The Said Grantees John Trueman and Robert Moore, were both of Lodge No. 565, Lambeg, County Antrim and David Hopkins was of Lodge No. 105, Tandragee, County Armagh.
The first meeting under the Warrant was held in Toronto on the 24th of June, 1847.
Lodge 222 met in the "Tyrone Inn", owned by John Trueman, the first Master and their petition was recommended to Grand Lodge by Lodges Nos. 105 and 79 Tandragee and No. 82, Portadown. As Bro. Trueman was disqualified under the rules of the Grand Lodge Of Ireland by his occupation, from holding the office of Master as long as the Lodge met in his house, he retired in favour of William Cassidy, a Past Master of Lodge No. 105.
A total of 105 brethren registered up to 27th December, 1855.
Forty five certificates were issued to the brethren of this Lodge on 10th March, 1856.
Whereas Lodge No. 222 was involved at this time in Petitioning Grand Lodge to establish a Provincial Grand Lodge in Canada, this quickly moved on to the establishing of The Grand Lodge of Canada, the leaders in that movement being members of King Solomon Lodge 222 - see [Footnote1].
The Grand Lodge of Canada was constituted in 1855. The Warrant of Lodge 222 was returned to Grand Lodge on the 21st June, 1858, the Lodge having, on February 3rd, 1856, joined the Grand Lodge of Canada, as Lodge number 16.
In 1858, it became Lodge 22, and still flourishes in Toronto, under the Grand Lodge of Canada, in the Province of Ontario, under the title "King Solomon" Lodge No. 22. In fact if you visit their website they fully acknowledge their ancestry stating "Instituted June 24, 1847 King Solomon's Lodge received its original Charter from the Grand Lodge of Ireland and was numbered #222 G.L.I. The first Lodge Master was William Cassidy. He, like the other Charter members, were settlers in Canada emigrating from Ireland, so it was only to be expected that they would ask the Irish Grand Lodge to supply their Warrant of Constitution."
You can access a copy of the By-laws of King Solomon's Lodge No. 22, G.R.C., A.F.A.M. from 1868 which sets out its early history as Lodge No. 222 and the surrender of its Irish Warrant ~ By-laws of King Solomon's Lodge No. 22.
Warrant No. 222 was worked a total of eight years under its Irish Warrant and in this time one hundred and nine names were registered in the Grand Lodge Register.
"31 July, 1846 –Read a Memorial for a new Warrant to be held in Toronto, Canada West. Recommended by Lodges 79 and 105 Tandragee and 203 Magherally, of which Lodges some of the Memorialists had formerly been Members. Recommended."
Following on from the recommendation of The Board The Minutes of Grand Lodge dated 6th August, 1846 show -
"Lodge 222 - 6 August, 1846 – Read a Memorial signed by 6 registered Master Masons formerly belonging to Lodges in Ireland, but now settled in Toronto, praying for a new Warrant to be issued to them to be held in Toronto, Canada West. The Memorial recommended by Lodges 79, and 105 Tandragee and 203 Magherally of which Lodges some of the Memorialists had formerly been Members. The Board recommend a Warrant to be granted to Memorialists. Confirmed."
On foot of the Grand Lodge Order Warrant No. 222 reissued to `King Solomon's Lodge' in TORONTO, Canada on the 3rd February, 1847.
The relevant Register shows Lodge 222 - John Trueman; David Hopkins and Robert Moore registered 3rd February, 1847. The Said Grantees John Trueman and Robert Moore, were both of Lodge No. 565, Lambeg, County Antrim and David Hopkins was of Lodge No. 105, Tandragee, County Armagh.
The first meeting under the Warrant was held in Toronto on the 24th of June, 1847.
Lodge 222 met in the "Tyrone Inn", owned by John Trueman, the first Master and their petition was recommended to Grand Lodge by Lodges Nos. 105 and 79 Tandragee and No. 82, Portadown. As Bro. Trueman was disqualified under the rules of the Grand Lodge Of Ireland by his occupation, from holding the office of Master as long as the Lodge met in his house, he retired in favour of William Cassidy, a Past Master of Lodge No. 105.
A total of 105 brethren registered up to 27th December, 1855.
Forty five certificates were issued to the brethren of this Lodge on 10th March, 1856.
Whereas Lodge No. 222 was involved at this time in Petitioning Grand Lodge to establish a Provincial Grand Lodge in Canada, this quickly moved on to the establishing of The Grand Lodge of Canada, the leaders in that movement being members of King Solomon Lodge 222 - see [Footnote1].
The Grand Lodge of Canada was constituted in 1855. The Warrant of Lodge 222 was returned to Grand Lodge on the 21st June, 1858, the Lodge having, on February 3rd, 1856, joined the Grand Lodge of Canada, as Lodge number 16.
In 1858, it became Lodge 22, and still flourishes in Toronto, under the Grand Lodge of Canada, in the Province of Ontario, under the title "King Solomon" Lodge No. 22. In fact if you visit their website they fully acknowledge their ancestry stating "Instituted June 24, 1847 King Solomon's Lodge received its original Charter from the Grand Lodge of Ireland and was numbered #222 G.L.I. The first Lodge Master was William Cassidy. He, like the other Charter members, were settlers in Canada emigrating from Ireland, so it was only to be expected that they would ask the Irish Grand Lodge to supply their Warrant of Constitution."
You can access a copy of the By-laws of King Solomon's Lodge No. 22, G.R.C., A.F.A.M. from 1868 which sets out its early history as Lodge No. 222 and the surrender of its Irish Warrant ~ By-laws of King Solomon's Lodge No. 22.
Warrant No. 222 was worked a total of eight years under its Irish Warrant and in this time one hundred and nine names were registered in the Grand Lodge Register.
[Footnote]
[You will find an Extract from a History entitled "Whence Come We?", Freemasonry in Ontario 1764-1980, compiled by The Special Committee on the History of Freemasonry in Ontario [Wallace McLeod, Chairman.] on the IRISH MASONIC RECORDS cd-rom, which sets out the involvement of Irish Lodges in early Canadian Freemasonry - it is very interesting and well worth purchasing the cd-rom to read same!]
History of Prince of Wales Lodge No. 222, 1870 - to date.
The Minutes of the Grand Lodge Board of General Purposes dated 3rd January, 1870 show re: Warrant No. 222 -
"Lodge 222 - 3 January, 1870 – Read a Memorial from Br. Thos. Bland Miller, P.M. of Lodge No. 100 Dublin and other Brethren resident in Bray, praying that a new Lodge may be established at Bray. Recommended by Lodge No. 11 Bray and Lodges 25 and 100 Dublin. £7 enclosed.
The Board recommend that the prayer of the Memorialists be granted and that a Warrant to be numbered 222 be issued to them."
Warrant No. 222 reissued to `Prince of Wales Lodge' in BRAY, Co. Wicklow on the 4th February 1870.
Series three Vol. 8 of the extant Grand Lodge Registers shows:-
"Warrant No. 222 to Bray, Co. Wicklow as “The Prince of Wales’ Lodge”, 4 February, 1870 - Thomas North (125); William N. Vance (171) and Ralph Valentine (100) registered along with five others, 4 February, 1870."
The "Prince of Wales" Lodge No. 222 was consecrated on 21st February, 1870, in The Assembly Rooms, Quinsborough Road, Bray, by R.W. Brother The Viscount Powerscourt, Provincial Grand Master of Wicklow & Wexford,
The R.W. Provincial Grand Master installed and invested the following Brethren as the first Officers of the Lodge:-
Worshipful Master Bro. Thomas North
Senior Warden Bro. William N. Vance
Junior Warden Bro. Ralph Valentine
Secretary & Treasurer Bro. Joseph D. Cope
Senior Deacon Bro. William J. Leggatt
Junior Deacon Bro. Anthony Jesson
Inner Guard Bro. Thomas B.Miller
The Minutes of the Grand Lodge Board of General Purposes dated 3rd January 1870 show re: Warrant No. 222 -
"Lodge 222 - 4 December, 1893 – Read letter from the G.L. of Canada for leave to photograph the old warrant of Lodge 222 formerly working in Canada under the Irish Constitution - Granted."
A total of 165 brethren registered up to 5th February, 1901. In most cases the dates when the degrees were conferred and the issue of certificates is shown.
A total of 96 brethren registered up to 3rd January, 1922. In most cases the dates when the issue of certificates is shown, together with the occupation of the brother.
Two members of The "Prince of Wales" Lodge No. 222 served in the 1914 -18 War and Bro. 2nd Lieut. A. Groser R.W.F. made the supreme sacrifice.
In June 1920, from what would appear to be part of The "Prince of Wales" Lodge's 50th Anniversary Celebrations, the Lodge applied to Grand Lodge for the old Warrant to be returned [It would have been marked "cancelled."]. This Application was granted by Grand Lodge.
Series five Vol. 18 shown as Vol. 2 of the extant Grand Lodge Register commences with the registration of John Scoffield, Government Clerk, registered 16th January, 1924.
A total of 76 brethren registered up to 4th November, 1952. In most cases the dates when the issue of certificates is shown, together with the occupation of the brother.
Series six Vol. 21 of the extant Grand Lodge Register commences with the registration of R. D.S.L., Salesman, registered 1st June, 1954.
In 1970 The Prince of Wales Lodge No. 222 celebrated its 100th Anniversary see [footnote 2].
"Lodge 222 - 3 January, 1870 – Read a Memorial from Br. Thos. Bland Miller, P.M. of Lodge No. 100 Dublin and other Brethren resident in Bray, praying that a new Lodge may be established at Bray. Recommended by Lodge No. 11 Bray and Lodges 25 and 100 Dublin. £7 enclosed.
The Board recommend that the prayer of the Memorialists be granted and that a Warrant to be numbered 222 be issued to them."
Warrant No. 222 reissued to `Prince of Wales Lodge' in BRAY, Co. Wicklow on the 4th February 1870.
Series three Vol. 8 of the extant Grand Lodge Registers shows:-
"Warrant No. 222 to Bray, Co. Wicklow as “The Prince of Wales’ Lodge”, 4 February, 1870 - Thomas North (125); William N. Vance (171) and Ralph Valentine (100) registered along with five others, 4 February, 1870."
The "Prince of Wales" Lodge No. 222 was consecrated on 21st February, 1870, in The Assembly Rooms, Quinsborough Road, Bray, by R.W. Brother The Viscount Powerscourt, Provincial Grand Master of Wicklow & Wexford,
The R.W. Provincial Grand Master installed and invested the following Brethren as the first Officers of the Lodge:-
Worshipful Master Bro. Thomas North
Senior Warden Bro. William N. Vance
Junior Warden Bro. Ralph Valentine
Secretary & Treasurer Bro. Joseph D. Cope
Senior Deacon Bro. William J. Leggatt
Junior Deacon Bro. Anthony Jesson
Inner Guard Bro. Thomas B.Miller
The Minutes of the Grand Lodge Board of General Purposes dated 3rd January 1870 show re: Warrant No. 222 -
"Lodge 222 - 4 December, 1893 – Read letter from the G.L. of Canada for leave to photograph the old warrant of Lodge 222 formerly working in Canada under the Irish Constitution - Granted."
A total of 165 brethren registered up to 5th February, 1901. In most cases the dates when the degrees were conferred and the issue of certificates is shown.
A total of 96 brethren registered up to 3rd January, 1922. In most cases the dates when the issue of certificates is shown, together with the occupation of the brother.
Two members of The "Prince of Wales" Lodge No. 222 served in the 1914 -18 War and Bro. 2nd Lieut. A. Groser R.W.F. made the supreme sacrifice.
In June 1920, from what would appear to be part of The "Prince of Wales" Lodge's 50th Anniversary Celebrations, the Lodge applied to Grand Lodge for the old Warrant to be returned [It would have been marked "cancelled."]. This Application was granted by Grand Lodge.
Series five Vol. 18 shown as Vol. 2 of the extant Grand Lodge Register commences with the registration of John Scoffield, Government Clerk, registered 16th January, 1924.
A total of 76 brethren registered up to 4th November, 1952. In most cases the dates when the issue of certificates is shown, together with the occupation of the brother.
Series six Vol. 21 of the extant Grand Lodge Register commences with the registration of R. D.S.L., Salesman, registered 1st June, 1954.
In 1970 The Prince of Wales Lodge No. 222 celebrated its 100th Anniversary see [footnote 2].
The Worshipful Master in its Centenary Year of 1970 was Eric N. Waller, who subsequently served as The Provincial Grand Master of Wicklow and Wexford and The R.W. The Grand Master from 2000 to 2005. To access a Paper by M.W. Bro. Waller from 2004 entitled "My Vision for the Future" please click on the following link "M.W. Bro. Eric N. Waller - My Vision for the Future". |
Most Worshipful Eric N. Waller, Past Grand Master.
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A total of 52 brethren registered up to 9th October, 1984. In most cases the dates when the issue of certificates is shown, together with the occupation of the brother.
Prince of Wales Lodge No. 222, which now meets in Greystones, celebrated its 125th Anniversary in February, 1995.
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.
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[ A very comprehensive History of The Prince of Wales Lodge No. 222 is reproduced on the
IRISH MASONIC RECORDS cd-rom - this History was prepared for the Centenary in 1970. ]
IRISH MASONIC RECORDS cd-rom - this History was prepared for the Centenary in 1970. ]
Details of when Prince of Wales Lodge No. 222 meets.
Prince of Wales Lodge No.222 meets on the 2nd Tues. at 8.00p.m. (Except 2,6, 7 8 & 12) at Hillside Road, Greystones, County Wicklow.