St.Peter's Operative Lodge No.284

This building was the Thurso Rifle Volunteers Drill Hall, which was built in 1873 and owned by the Army Council. In February 1909 the Lodge purchased the building.

A two day Bazaar was held in 1912 which raised over £300 plus donations of approximately £50 and the debts were almost cleared. The Upper Storey of the hall became the Masonic Temple with the Lower Storey providing two dwelling houses. On completion of the refurnishing and renovations,  the Lodge was reopened by the RWM. Bro. P.Egerton of Lodge St Donan No 933, Helmsdale in 1915. St Peter's has now marked up another remarkable achievement, having held their meetings in this beautiful building for the past 100 years.  And is fast approaching a very special mile stone in the history of our Lodge, 2020 will mark our Bi-centenary. And if our last centenary celebrations are anything to go by we have a very exciting time to look forward to. And would like to take this opportunity to invite everyone to join us in celebrating this very special event.   

This web site is a dedication to all member's past and present, and we hope your visit will be a pleasant and informative one. We also hope that non-member's will find the site interesting,  you never know you might even see someone you already know,  could be a close friend or even a relative.
Contained within we hope will explain a little of how a Freemasons Lodge works.

   Graphics by Bro. Stephen A McKim, PM

INTRODUCTION

Freemasonry is one of the worlds oldest secular fraternal societies

Below we explain Freemasonry as it exists under the Grand Lodge of Scotland which is the corporate body governing Freemasonry in Scotland and Scottish Masonic Lodges in many other parts of the world.              

The explanation may correct some misconceptions

Freemasonry is a society of men concerned with moral and spiritual values. Its members are taught its precepts by a series of ritual dramas, which follow ancient forms, and use stonemasons' customs and tools as allegorical guides.

 The Essential Qualification for Membership 

The essential qualification for admission into and continuing membership is a belief in a Supreme Being. Membership is open to men of any race or religion who can fulfill this essential qualification and who are of good repute.

Freemasonry and Religion

Freemasonry is not a religion, nor is it a substitute for religion. The one essential qualification means that Freemasonry is open to men of many religions and it expects and encourages them to continue to follow their own faith. It is not permitted for Freemasons to discuss these subjects at Masonic meetings.

The Three Great Principles

Brotherly Love. Every true Freemason will show tolerance and respect for the opinions of others and behave with kindness and understanding to his fellow creatures.

Relief. Freemasons are taught to practice charity and to care, not only for their own but also for the community as a whole, both by charitable giving, and by voluntary efforts and works as individuals.

Truth. Freemasons strive for truth, requiring high moral standards and aiming to achieve them in their own lives.

The Old Masters Wages

I Met a Dear Old Man Today Who Wore a Masonic Pin
It Was Old and Faded like the Man It's Edges Were Worn and Thin

I Approached the Park Bench Where He Sat to Give the Old Brother His Due
I Said, "I See You've Traveled East.. He Said,. "I Have, Have You"?

I Said, I Have and in My Day Before the All Seeing Sun
I Played in the Rubble with Jubala Jubilo and Jubalum.

He Shouted, Don't Laugh at the Work My Son It's Good and Sweet and True
And If You've Traveled as You Said You Should Give These Things Their Due.

The Work, the Sign, the Token, the Sweet Masonic Prayer.
The Vow That You Have Taken You Have Climbed the Inner Stair.

The Wages of a Mason Are Never Paid in Gold
But the Gain Comes from Contentment When You're Weak and Growing Old.

You See I've Carried My Obligations for Almost 50 Years
It Has Helped Me Through the Hardships and the Failures Full of Tears.

Now I'm Losing My Mind and Body - Death Is near but I Don't Despair
I've Lived My Life upon the Level and I'm Dying on the Square

Sometimes the Greatest Lessons Are Those That Are Learned Anew
And the Old Man in the Park Today Has Changed My Point of View

To All My Masonic Brothers the Only Secret Is to Care
May You Live upon the Level and Part upon the Square.
A Little Care Will Get You There.
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