The Brethren of Craigantlet Lodge of Friendship No. 486 today commemorate a remarkable milestone - the 105th anniversary of the Lodge's constitution - a moment of both reflection and renewed purpose.

The minutes read:

4th August, 1920.

An Occasional Meeting of the Right Worshipful The Grand Lodge of the Province of Down was held at the Masonic Hall, Bangor on above date at the hour of 7.30 o’clock p.m., for the purpose of Constituting the "Craigantlet Masonic Lodge No. 486".

The Grand Lodge was opened on the First Degree and was officered as follows:

• Grand Master R.W. Bro. Dr. J.D. Williamson

• Senior Grand Warden R.W. Bro. J.M. Hamilton

• Junior Grand Warden V.W. Bro. Wm. Weir (acting)

• Grand Treasurer V.W. Bro. W. Bel Burrows

• Grand Secretary V.W. Bro. W. Bel Burrows (acting)

• Grand Chaplain W. Bro. Rev. Carey

• [Together with other Provincial Grand Officers]

The Roll was called and the attendance’s of Provincial Grand Lodge Officers recorded.

The notice convening the Meeting was read.

The Ceremony of Constitution of the new Lodge was then proceeded with and carried out by the Grand Master and Prov. Grand Lodge Officers in an impressive manner and the "Craigantlet Masonic Lodge of Friendship No. 486" was declared to be at Labour.

The Worshipful Master and Officers of the new Lodge were then installed and saluted.

The Grand Master then delivered an instructive and suitable address.

The ordinary business of the Lodge was then transacted.

A vote of thanks was proposed to the Grand Master & Provincial Grand Lodge Officers and passed.

The Lodge was then closed in Peace, Love and Harmony. The Members of the Lodge afterwards entertained the Provincial Grand Lodge Officers and Brethren.

(signed) J.D. Williamson.

Since that momentous occasion, we have stood as a beacon of fraternity, tradition, and charitable service, welcoming generations of Brethren into the Craft and upholding the highest ideals of Freemasonry.

Over the past 105 years, the Lodge has weathered wars, social change, and modernisation, yet has remained steadfast in its commitment to the timeless Masonic principles of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth.

Members past and present have served with distinction, not only within the Lodge but in the wider community, contributing to both the spiritual and civic life of Crawfordsburn, Holywood, Belfast, County Down and beyond.

As Craigantlet Lodge of Friendship No. 486 looks forward to its 110th and beyond, the Lodge remains committed to its mission: to preserve the past, serve the present, and shape the future of Freemasonry on the island of Ireland.