| W.M. | Bro. S.W. What is the name of our Lodge? |
|---|---|
| S.W. | The Lodge of St. George, W.M. |
| W.M. | Bro J.W. who is St. George? |
| J.W. | A Saint in Glory, and the patron Saint of England, W.M. |
| W.M. | What good work did St. George accomplish? |
| S.W. | |
| He slew the dragon of wickedness with the spear of righteousness, and freed the people from their bondage. | |
| W.M. | When was the Lodge of St. George consecrated? |
| J.W. | On the 7th May 1945; and on that day under the banner of St. George, and during the consecration ceremony, England’s victory in Europe was proclaimed in the temple. |
| W.M. | Then let us ever remember how providence has honoured our Lodge, and as by that victory we continue to live as free men we should diligently seek to do good, especially for England and St. George. |
Dedicated to the Founders of the Lodge by their 21st Master S. R. V. Elford
The Lodge of St. George has a very unique history, it was consecrated at 2.15pm on 7th May 1945 at the St. Leonards Masonic Hall, the ceremony being carried out by the then RWGPM. The total number in attendance was 192 according to the attendance book. After the actual consecration ceremony, the next part of the proceedings was to install the 1st Worshipful Master W.Bro H.W. Burgess-Coombs, it was during that part of the ceremony that the unique occasion occurred. The following is an extract from the Minute book.
This is the background to our very special catechism used at the festive board.
