Past Masters

Written by Administrator on 20 April 2026. Posted in Past Masters.

W.Bro. John Dutchman-Smith (2004-2005)

Seventh Worshipful Master.
The theme for his year was from the words of Joseph Fort Newton on Masonry's service to freedom of thought.
A summer meeting in Worcester featured a Lancashire "Old England Night" with traditional delicacies.
The Ladies Festival weekend included a demonstration of the building of King Solomon's temple.
He led the formation of a Web Team to continue enhancing the Lodge's website.

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Sixth Worshipful Master.
His year saw the first meeting of the Internet Lodge outside of England, held in Penarth, Cardiff, Wales.
An October meeting in Birmingham featured a re-enactment of an 18th-century initiation ceremony.
He initiated the working party that culminated in a magnificent new Lodge website.

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Fifth Worshipful Master.
He took members on a three-day festival-weekend to his native country, the Netherlands.
This weekend included a demonstration of a Dutch first-degree ceremony, over which he presided.
He installed his successor using a form of the extended ceremony of a Board of Installed Masters.
Brother Ab Goedhals passed to the Grand Lodge above on 7th March 2018.

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Fourth Worshipful Master.
He was the first overseas Worshipful Master of the Lodge, administering it from 5,000 miles away.
He developed the website to the latest state of the art, including a stereo movie on the homepage and online meal reservations and payments.
He successfully managed a week-long activity in Florida, where members witnessed American-style degree ceremonies.
Brother Peter Lanes passed to the Grand Lodge above on 19th January 2008.

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Third Worshipful Master.
His theme was "The Internet & Freemasonry", leading members to communicate on a regular daily basis via our mailing list.
The Lodge's web site was moved to a facility in the USA to provide full technical support and availability.
Control of the website was shared out to more members.