The Consecration of Lodge Myall

On Saturday 5 November 2022 the Grand Master

MW Bro Leslie Norman Hicks assisted by the Grand Lodge Ceremonial Team consecrated a new lodge in Tea Gardens.

After a breakfast provided by W Bro Joe Balasabas’s wife Gena the Grand Lodge Team opened an Occasional Lodge and consecrated Lodge Myall 1058. This solemn and moving ceremony of great spiritual significance was witnessed by brethren from all over NSW and the ACT.

Twenty eight of the 31 Foundation Members of Lodge Myall were present on the tessellated pavement as the Grand Master presented the new Lodge with its Warrant.

After a Call to Refreshment to allow rearrangement of the lodge room the Assistant Grand Master, RW Bro Khris Albano and the Grand Lodge Team installed RW Bro Geoff Williams into the Chair of King Solomon whereupon he invested the Foundation Officers of Lodge Myall.

Approximately 125 brethren and guests enjoyed a Consecration Lunch at the Hawks Nest Golf Club.

The DGIW of District 14, VW Bro Peter Andrews, received congratulations for his determination, persistence, and leadership in driving the Lodge Myall project to a successful conclusion. His willing team of RW Bro Darrell Heard, VW Bro Tony Ward and W Bro Bob Burbank also received high praise.

The company left satisfied that Freemasonry had taken a leap forward in returning to the Tea Gardens area.

Lodge Myall is a Daylight Lodge meeting at the Tea Gardens Masonic Centre, 209 Myall Street, Tea Gardens.

The Lodge tyles at 10.30am on the second Monday of each month and ladies are welcome at all meetings.

Our lodge name is Myall, the same as the river.

Fraternal love and relief we aspire to deliver, Our guests we most cherish and wish to see more, The welcome mat is always displayed at our door.

So come and be happy, it’s the way it should be.

At this pleasant little lodge made for you and me.

What’s a consecration?

By RW Bro Ted Simmons OAM