The Lodge Apollo No. 3437
The Lodge Apollo was the last lodge to be consecrated in the Transvaal before that province became part of the Union of South Africa on I July 1910. ‘Lodge’ proceeded ‘Apollo’ in the name to distinguish the Lodge from many others called Apollo. The Lodge was established largely for educationists but the scope of recruitment […]
Alchemy Lodge No. 7956
The lodge was formed to foster closer and fraternal ties between pharmacists who are freemasons. The name reflects the connection between the ancient ‘science’ of alchemy, the forerunner of chemistry and the modem art of pharmacy. The Consecrating Chaplain, W Bro Leslie Wheal, said in his oration: ‘Alchemy cannot transform base metals into precious ones […]