Tyrian Lodge No. 415
Past Master’s Jewel 1931
This Warrant, No. 415, is a particularly good example of the practice of the Grand Lodge of Ireland reissuing Warrant Numbers to newly formed Lodges. The predecessor of this Lodge, Active Service Lodge No. 415, had surrendered Warrant on 5th June, 1924 and Warrant No. 415 was reissued, as you will see, to Tyrian Lodge as soon as 25th January, 1925.
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Obverse of Jewel
A superb quality gold Compass and Square Past Master's Jewel
suspended from a single bar and sky blue ribbon.
suspended from a single bar and sky blue ribbon.
The Jewel comprises of a normal Compass and Square, which is gold, with a "G" suspended, which is also gold. The handle of the Square is engraved with eight shamrocks. The top bar is engraved with eight shamrocks.
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The reverse of the Jewel bears the inscription:
"Presented to W.Bro. Charles Niblock W.M. 1931 by the Brethren of the Tyrian Lodge 415" The Maker's Mark on the reverse of Jewel is "WS". |
The quality of this Jewel is really excellent having been made by the well known
Dublin Silversmiths Messrs W. Stokes & and Son of Dublin.
Dublin Silversmiths Messrs W. Stokes & and Son of Dublin.
History Tyrian Lodge No. 415, 1925-1988.
The Minutes of the Grand Lodge Board of General Purposes dated 3rd November, 1924 show concerning Lodge 415 -
"3 November, 1924 - Read Memorial from various brethren praying for a warrant to establish a Lodge in Dublin in the County of Dublin to be called "the Tyrian". Recommended."
The recommendation of The Board was confirmed by Grand Lodge on 4th December, 1924.
Warrant No. 415 reissued to `Tyrian Lodge' in FREEMASONS’ HALL, MOLESWORTH STREET, DUBLIN, on 21st January 1925.
Series five Vol. 19 shown as Vol. 3 of the extant Grand Lodge Registers shows -
"Warrant No. 415 to Dublin as “Tyrian Lodge”, 21 January, 1925 with the following Brethren registered, namely, William J. Burns, Company Director (426); Robert Stevenson, Cashier (426) and William Jackson, Bank Clerk (245) registered along with 15 others from Various lodges, registered 21st January, 1925."
A total of 103 brethren registered up to 10 November 1952. In most cases the dates when the issue of certificates is shown, together with the occupation of the brother.
A total of 26 brethren registered up to 11 October, 1982. In most cases the dates when the issue of certificates is shown, together with the occupation of the brother.
Records in the custody of the Grand Lodge the following:-
6 Minute Books covering the period 1925 to 1988
5 Attendance Books covering the period 1935 to 1988
Officers Register 1925 to 1988
The last registration of Officers is shown as 1988 as the Minutes of the G.L. Board of G.P. in regard to Lodge 415 state -
"10 November, 1988 - The Board noted with regret for reporting to Grand Lodge the decision of the Brethren of Lodge No. 415 Dublin to return the Warrant to Grand Lodge."
"3 November, 1924 - Read Memorial from various brethren praying for a warrant to establish a Lodge in Dublin in the County of Dublin to be called "the Tyrian". Recommended."
The recommendation of The Board was confirmed by Grand Lodge on 4th December, 1924.
Warrant No. 415 reissued to `Tyrian Lodge' in FREEMASONS’ HALL, MOLESWORTH STREET, DUBLIN, on 21st January 1925.
Series five Vol. 19 shown as Vol. 3 of the extant Grand Lodge Registers shows -
"Warrant No. 415 to Dublin as “Tyrian Lodge”, 21 January, 1925 with the following Brethren registered, namely, William J. Burns, Company Director (426); Robert Stevenson, Cashier (426) and William Jackson, Bank Clerk (245) registered along with 15 others from Various lodges, registered 21st January, 1925."
A total of 103 brethren registered up to 10 November 1952. In most cases the dates when the issue of certificates is shown, together with the occupation of the brother.
A total of 26 brethren registered up to 11 October, 1982. In most cases the dates when the issue of certificates is shown, together with the occupation of the brother.
Records in the custody of the Grand Lodge the following:-
6 Minute Books covering the period 1925 to 1988
5 Attendance Books covering the period 1935 to 1988
Officers Register 1925 to 1988
The last registration of Officers is shown as 1988 as the Minutes of the G.L. Board of G.P. in regard to Lodge 415 state -
"10 November, 1988 - The Board noted with regret for reporting to Grand Lodge the decision of the Brethren of Lodge No. 415 Dublin to return the Warrant to Grand Lodge."
Warrant N0. 415 Laboured On and Off from 1764 to 1988 some 224 years.
