The idea of having another Lodge in Berbice
finally took root in 1991 during the Mastership of W. Bro. Dr. Indar Chand, when the views of every member of Ituni Lodge were sought. Eventually there was general
acceptance that a new Lodge should be formed. Many names were suggested. The
name
Now from the ashes a new Phoenix Lodge – No. 9517 arose and was
consecrated at Freemasons’ Hall, Ferry Street, New Amsterdam on Saturday
November 6, 1993 by R. W. Bro. Peter Alfred Taylor assisted by other members of
District Grand Lodge.
The First Officers and Founders were:
Watson H F
Bowling Worshipful
Master
Ramesh Maraj Senior Warden
Ramaish Nauth Junior Warden
Sydney A A Jackman Chaplain
John A Lewis Secretary
Belthrom L Hamilton Director
of Ceremonies
E
Clifford A
Johnson Charity
Steward
Ivor K Persaud Senior Decon
Dr. R E Anderson Junior Decon
Nasir Hussain Asst.
Secretary
Neville R
Johnson Asst.
Director of Ceremonies
Wishart A Kendall Inner
Guard
Dunstan Barrow Steward
Dr. Indar Chand
BANNER: Against a navy blue background is emblazoned the name
and number of the Lodge, the Square and Compasses and the date of Consecration
with two columns. In the center on the Banner is the bird
The Lodge followed the suggestion of the District Grand Master
to use the Taylor Ritual which is being faithfully practiced.