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1924: Progress Lodge was consecrated in 23rd February 1924 in the Lady Lever Art gallery at Port Sunlight, Wirral. During the consecration there were a total of 110 masons present at that meeting. The image and design of the lodge jewel must have been the subject of long discussion & negotiation. The Red Rose of Lancashire was a direct result of two founder members and the Anchor & "Busy Bees" reflect the Local Boys Brigade.

The Name "Progress" is reputed to originate within Levers Factory as the title of a Mid-Mangers Internal Newspaper called "Progress". Progress Lodge is a daughter Lodge of William Hesketh Lever Lodge No. 2916 and most of the founder members were from both William Hesketh Lever Lodge No. 2916 & Commercial Lodge No. 3628. The First initiate's jewel (from 19th March 1924) hangs in the Lady Lever Art gallery on Permanent Display.

Lodge Family Tree Chart

 

1930’s: During the second world war, Progress Lodge for the duration of the wartime contingencies. During this period the dates & times of meetings were changed many times - mainly due to the blackout regulations in force & the fact that the Art Gallery Tapestry room was made of glass. Refreshments became sporadic. However, Progress Lodge voted to approve the resolution to maintain normal Masonic activities wherever possible.  A notice on meeting minutes during the war was a reminder of those times

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