New Honorary Members of Lodge Ayr St Paul No. 204: Bro. Ian Taylor and Bro. Colin Ritchie

Substitute Provincial Grand Master Bro. John Muir and a distinguished deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire visited Lodge Ayr St Paul No. 204 for the Lodge's annual Provincial visitation on Wednesday 14 February 2024.

RWM Bro. Robert O'Neill, with Honorary Members Bro. Colin Ritchie (left) and Bro Ian Taylor (right)

The event commenced with Right Worshipful Master (RWM) Bro. Robert M. O'Neill extending a warm and brotherly welcome to SPGM Bro. John Muir and the accompanying Deputation.

RWM Bro. Robert O'Neill, with Provincial Grand Lodge Deputation headed by Substitute Provincial Grand Master Bro. John Muir.

After the degree, SPGM Bro. John Muir took the chair and presented a clear minute to Lodge Ayr St Paul No. 204, signifying the Lodge's adherence to the Constitution and Laws and its commendable administrative conduct over the past year.

(left to right) Hon Member Bro. Colin Ritchie, Substitute Provincial Grand Master Bro. John Muir, RWM Bro. Robert O'Neill, Hon Member Bro. Ian Taylor, Bro. David McKee, Past Provincial Grand Master Bro. Robert Little

RWM Bro. O'Neill then conferred honorary membership of Lodge 204 upon Brothers Colin Ritchie and Ian Taylor, both respected Past Masters of Lodge Tarbolton (Kilwinning) St James No. 135, in recognition of their significant contributions to the Masonic community in Ayrshire, and to Lodge 204 in particular.

RWM Bro. O'Neill with Honorary Member Bro. Ian Taylor

Following the formal proceedings, the Brethren congregated for a pleasant hour in harmony.

RWM Bro. O'Neill with Honorary Member Bro. Colin Ritchie