Bro. Stewart Armour, Provost Bro. Stewart Armour joined 242 in February, 1909 and his employment was ‘merchant’ which was grocer. One curious thing in the minutes is that the ballot for him was not clear! Special permission therefore was required to seek another re-ballot for some reason. This was done and the master at the next meeting insisted on the new ballot. Several brethren retired while the ballot took place which was found to be clear. These brethren then re-entered the lodge! The minutes are silent as to what their dissent was about. He became Senior Magistrate (equivalent to Provost) in 1891—93 and Provost of Johnstone 1908—14. The Johnstone Burgh bowling green and tennis courts (Municipal) were formally declared open at a ceremony on 25th August 1892, which was presided over by Bro. Provost Stewart Armour who became a Director. He was also the Secretary/Treasurer of the Johnstone Curling Club. He also oversaw the unveiling ceremony on October 3rd 1891 officiated by the Reverend William Macloy, of Johnstone High Parish Church, . He lived in the High Street before moving to ‘Thornhurst’ in Overton Road. He is seen planting trees near the sewage works with the new chain of office swinging about. The photo is from the Daily Mirror in 1911.
Nice Touch! The master of Acacia Lodge No.35 under the Grand Lodge of Bulgaria, Brother Todor Georgiev, presented the new EAs with their framed EA tracing boards at the Simeon Radev Temple. A very nice touch and something for them to study—simple but effective idea.
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