During our 40 year history, various artefacts have been donated or presented to the Lodge, on this page we would like to recognise those artefacts and pay tribute to those who presented them.

Founders Jewel

When the Lodge was formed and consecrated, each of the founder members were presented with a Founders Jewel to commemorate such an occaision. The Founders Jewel pictured on the right belongs to W.Bro R.W. Hart who kindly loaned it back to the Lodge for it to be photographed for the site. W.Bro Ray remains the longest serving member of the Lodge, being Worshipful Master twice and was a member from 1968 - 2005 a total of 37 years. In 1969, W.Bro Ray donated the gavels and sounding blocks to the Lodge which are still used at every meeting and we are still very fortunate to have him as a guest at our Lodge meetings from time to time.

Past Masters Jewel

As each Brother passes through the Lodge, eventually, if he so wishes, he will become a master of the Lodge. Once his term in office is finished, he will qualify for a prestigious award of a Past Masters Jewel. It is engraved on the rear with the masters name and year of Office and may be worn at Lodge meetings from thereon.

This particular jewel has been kindly lent by W.Bro Ray Hart to be photographed for the site. During the North Worcestershire Lodge's 40 years history, there have been 33 different masters of the Lodge, and four W.Bro's taking office for a second year and one W.Bro three times.

Wardens Columns

The Terrestrial and Celestial wardens columns were presented to the Lodge in 1972 by W.Bro W.R. Burn and these were to commemorate the very first North Worcestershire Lodge meeting at the new Stechford Masonic Hall at Bordesley Green East. These columns have remained in use in the Lodge room ever since and for a long while our Lodge had forgotten that we owned them. It was only when we started to research the columns that we found that they belonged to us and quickly laid claim to them once again. W.Bro Burn was a long serving member of the Lodge for some 20 years and the columns still used today for Lodge meetings are a constant reminder of him.

Initiates Cup

The Initiates cup was donated to the Lodge in 1972 by W.Bro R. Birtles. W.Bro Bob joined the Lodge in 1969 and remained a very loyal member for 31 years before passing away to the Grand Lodge above in 2000. The Initiates cup, as the name states is used when a newly initiated brother joins the Lodge. At the festive board, the Initiates cup filled with wine and is passed around each of the members, each taking a drink finishing off with the initiate, welcoming him into the Lodge.

It is a very nice tradition that the Lodge carries out and it is also a very nice way to remember W.Bro Bob's long service and loyalty to the Lodge.

Alms Dish

The Alms dish was donated to the Lodge in 1972 by W.Bro D.L. Jessop W.Bro David was a founder member of the Lodge in 1968 and was the Lodge's first secretary. W.Bro David was a loyal member for 33 years before passing away to the Grand Lodge above in 2001.

The Alms dish, as the name states is for collecting Alms and it used in every ceremony of initiation. Each time the Alms dish is used, it is a constant reminder of W.Bro David's memory and his exemplary service to North Worcestershire Lodge. His son Bro D.M. Jessop (also called David but is known as Martin) is still a country member.

Gavels and Sounding Blocks

A complete set of wooden Gavels and Sounding blocks were presented to the Lodge back in 1969 by W.Bro Ray Hart and are still used today for every meeting and Festive Board. Up until very recently, no-one in the Lodge knew where these items came from, then by chance, we found out that it was W.Bro Ray donated them. It is planned that these items will have an engraved plaque on them so no-one will ever forget where they came from again. As previously stated W.Bro Ray was the longest serving member to North Worcestershire Lodge.

Charity Box and Working Tools

The Charity Box used at every meeting for collections was donated to the Lodge by W.Bro B. Garthwaite on behalf of his son Neil. Neil was an apprentice joiner for W.Bro Kettleborough, and although he was not a Freemason, it certainly was a nice gesture to make the Charity Box for the Lodge. W.Bro Bernard was another long serving member and loyal servant to the Lodge being a member for a total of 33 years. A complete set of wooden working tools for the first, second and third degree were also donated to the Lodge by W.Bro Bernard on behalf of his son Neil. These wooden quality items, were made with great care and the Lodge remains grateful for Neil's efforts. The Working Tools are not used in the Lodge room these days, but remain safe in the Lodge lock up for when ever they may be needed.

1st Degree Tools

2nd Degree Tools

3rd Degree Tools

Goblets

A set of Silver Goblets were also donated to the Lodge but unfortunately no one has any idea as to where they came from. They each have initials engraved on them, one of WM for the Worshipful Master, one of SW for the Senior Warden and one of JW for the Junior Warden. As well as being constantly filled with wine, the Golbets are traditionally used at every Festive board in the toast for the Worshipfull Master.

Hopefully, someone will either own up to donating them or know of who did, meanwhile, they will continue to be full and used at every Festive Board.

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