Hall Stone Jewel Maybury 969

The Hall Stone Jewel was conferred on this lodge by the Most Worshipful Grand Master. You will observe that it’s form is Symbolic, for on the side squares are inscribed the dates 1914 1918, four years of Supreme Sacrifice.

In the centre is a winged figure representing Peace supporting a temple. This Symbolises the gift made by the English Craft of a new temple in memory of those brethren who made the Supreme Sacrifice in the cause of their King and their Country.

The jewel is suspended by the Square and Compasses, two of the great though emblematical lights in Freemasonry and is attached to a ribbon to be placed about the neck of the Master of the lodge.

The wearing of that jewel by the Master of a lodge fulfils a double purpose. First, it provides visible evidence that the lodge has faithfully and conscientiously discharged its obligations to the Fraternity. Secondly, it should ever provide an inspiration to every brother to put service before self.

The jewel, which should always be worn as part of the Masonic clothing of the Worshipful Master, will transfer to their successor on the occasion when he is installed in the High and Honourable office. He in turn will transfer it to his Successor, and so it is to be hoped, it will ever adorn the Master of this lodge, until time with us shall be no more.