This is the new website for our lodge. From July 2016 we will again be meeting as Lodge Silver Cross No 17 UGLQ with a full Scottish Ceremony and adopting our traditional Scottish regalia colours of green and gold.
Pictured is an original Silver Cross Worshipful Master's apron and gauntlets from the late 19th century.
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I have a Life Govenors Jewell presented to my Great Grandfather Peter Cruickshank by Silver Cross Lodge No 8 in 1916. It was given to me 40 years ago by my mother when I joined the craft. I note the new Silver Cross will be numbered No 17. Is there a reason why no 17 was chosen for the new Silver Cross lodge and not the No 8 of 1916 vintage.?
Posted by: Peter Donald | 06/03/2016 at 10:18 AM
That's a great keepsake Bro Peter. I'd love pic of it. Yes the numbering is deliberate as No 17 is Silver Cross' UGLQ number given in 1921 and all lodges must abide by that system. Actually Silver Cross' original number was 504 under the Scottish Constitution in 1869. It was given No 8 under the Grand Lodge of Queensland in 1904 but took 17 at union in 1921.
Posted by: Paul Holland | 06/03/2016 at 10:45 AM