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History of the Lodge of Trinity, Cambridge: No 5765
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A Brief Overview:
The Lodge of Trinity College Cambridge was Consecrated on 30th March 1939, sponsored by an
existing Cambridge college Lodge, Lady Margaret. Since then, it has met on the second Thursday
in November and March and the First Thursday in May, in London. The early meetings of the Lodge
were overshadowed by the war years, and the Lodge remained a small band of brethren through this
period. A period of consolidation took place after the war, and in 1964, the practice of holding
an emergency meeting in college was introduced. This has been a delight to members, thanks to
the tolerance of the college.
Lodge Dress:
Members of the Lodge of Trinity Cambridge have a dispensation which allows the wearing of
a college tie, rather than the customary black tie, and gloves are not worn.
Membership:
The Lodge of Trinity, Cambridge has remained a closed Lodge, with membership restricted to
men who are members of the College and over the age of 21. Whilst this has restricted the
number of possible members, it has given the Lodge an unique sense of cameraderie. Members
come to meetings from all over the country and even from abroad.
Distinguished Members:
The annals of the Lodge record an appreciable number of Freemasons of Grand Rank.
Trinity Working:
The Lodge of Trinity, Cambridge practices Emulation Ritual; however, having eminent
Freemasons from all around the country, aspects of alternative workings are often introduced
into presentations, to give an unique blend of ritual: 'Trinity Working'.
Music:
The Lodge has a tradition of musical presentations at the aftermeetings, and sometimes
during meetings.
Lodge History: A Lodge History was produced in 1989, recording the first Fifty Years
of the Lodge's working. Copies are available to provide further information.
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Last updated: 2 March 2004