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RW DGM's Message for Dec 2003

GOLDEN YEARS OF MASONRY

During these last few weeks of November – December, I have had to attend, with great pleasure, not less than three Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Masonic Membership, with one still to come, in February, although the last of them is one that has been over-due as Wor. Bro. A.I. Abraham whom we shall be honouring then, passed this land mark a few years ago.

There are others who have not yet been honoured, as there appears not to have been a systematic identification of the landmarks of this nature, which I am trying to correct, with of course apologies for the delay in the recognition thereof. Such delays will not happen in the future, and any Lodge which has missed out on any Brother is encouraged to have a celebration, if it so wishes, to honour the Golden Jubilee celebrant.

Although United Grand Lodge does not have a jewel struck, or permitted for the purpose of celebrating the 50^th year, it has permitted us to recognize the event, by presenting a certificate, so that the milestone does not pass by, without any notice whatsoever.

To all those who have during this period reached, or surpassed this milestone whose names appear elsewhere on our Website, I convey my deep sense of gratitude, and that of all their Brethren of the U.G.L.E. for their commitment and service to Masonry in their own ways, and hope they will continue to be actively in our midst, in good health and cheer for many many more years.

English Masonry has been in this neighbourhood, as a Province, and later as a District for almost three centuries, and it is indeed creditable that these Brethren of 50 years standing have paid their dues for almost a good percentage of that time. May the GAOTU bless and keep them in good heart!

We have now arrived at the holiday season, having negotiated Deepavali and Ramzan, we arrive at Christmas and the New Year. We wish all our Brethren and their families a jolly festive season when we hope the traditional spirit of peace and goodwill will prevail. A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all!

50 YEARS

1 W.Bro. C.Rajaraman, PSGD
Archibald Campbell Lodge No.4999 EC, Chennai
Initiated Date: 27-02-1946

2 W.Bro. V.V.Venkatasubramanian, PDGSW
Lodge of Universal Charity No.273 EC, Chennai
Initiated Date: 20-09-1946

3 W.Bro. A.I.Abraham, PDGJW
Lodge Minchin No.2710 EC, Trivandrum
Initiated Date: 26-09-1946

4 W.Bro.Dr.P.A.Johnson, PDGJW
Pitt Macdonald Lodge No.1198 EC, Chennai
Initiated Date: 12-01-1948

5 W.Bro. G.J.C. Hambling, PJGD
Lodge of Perfect Unanimity No.150 EC, Chennai
Joined Date: 05-04-1948

6 W.Bro. P.R.Narayanaswamy, PDGJW
Lodge Ampthill No.3682 EC, Coimbatore
Initiated Date: 27-08-1948

7 W.Bro. M.S.Pilkington
Pitt Macdonald Lodge No.1198 EC, Chennai
Initiated Date: 09-05-1950

8 W.Bro. D.J. Carpenter
Lodge of Perfect Unanimity No.150 EC, Chennai
Initiated Date: 02-10-1950

9 W.Bro. T.N.Ramaswamy, PDGSD
Lodge of Rock No.260 EC, Tiruchirapalli
Initiated Date: 06-10-1951

10 W.Bro. B.M.Udiyavar, PAGDC
Kerala Lodge No.2188 EC, Calicut
Initiated Date: 06-10-1951

11 W.Bro. T.M. George, PDG Supdt. of Wks.
Lodge Anchor of Hope No.1093 EC, Wellington
Initiated Date: 16-11-1951

12 W.Bro. P.Mukundan, PSGD
Lodge Southern Brotherhood No.3311 EC, Bangalore
Initiated Date: 28-04-1952

13 W.Bro. Lt.Col. C.T.O.A. Wright, PDGJW
Lodge Anchor of Hope No.1093 EC, Wellington
Initiated Date: 23-07-1952

14 W.Bro. A.I.Ipe, PDGJW
Lodge Cochin No.4359 EC, Cochin
Initiated Date: 24-10-1953

15 W.Bro.D.V. Nambudripad, PJGD
Kerala Lodge No 2188, Calicut
Initiated Date: 05-12-1953

GOLDEN YEARS OF MASONRY

50 YEARS

8 W.Bro. D.J. Carpenter Lodge of Perfect Unanimity No.150 EC, Chennai Initiated Date: 02-10-1950

8 W.Bro. D.J. Carpenter
Lodge of Perfect Unanimity No.150 EC, Chennai
Initiated Date: 02-10-1950