Kindling and Diffusion of Masonic Light

Overview

As part of The Glenlyon Lodge No. 346 S.C. celebration of its 175th anniversary, we have produced this commemorative book, building on the foundations of earlier efforts to chronicle the history of the Lodge since its founding in 1845. It has been a long chase for information, which saw us poring over Lodge Minutes, consulting with venerable members and researching earlier publications. In the end, we have proudly prepared biographical sketches of some outstanding and inspiring members, uncovered the early influence on the Lodge of the Royal Lodge No. 102 E.C., and developed a roster of members who have joined the Lodge over the year. The Lodge was named after George Murray, Lord Glenlyon, the 66th Grand Master Mason of Scotland, who was installed in 1843. There may also have been a supplementary reason to use the name “Glenlyon” in that the Lodge was founded in 1845 which coincided with Lord Glenlyon’s appointment in that year as Grand Master of the Order of the Temple in Scotland. The Glenlyon Lodge No. 346 S.C. was among more than 100 Lodges that were chartered during his period in office, while he was still Lord Glenlyon. It was common practice amongst early Freemasons to name...show more