In the early 1920s Kensington developed into one of
the most popular residential suburbs of Johannesburg
and the only delaying factor in forming a local
lodge was the lack of suitable premises. So masons
resident in the area readily participated in
proposals to build a community centre which, inter
alia, would serve masonic requirements and the
Kensington Hall was completed in time for the
Consecration of the lodge in 1927. The 31
petitioners included English and Scottish masons.
Currently Kensington is a strong and active lodge
and this strength is partly attributable to the fact
that most of its masters have been, in masonic terms
on the 'younger side. Thus 27 of its last 30 Masters
are still members of the lodge and many of them give
active support. Another strengthening feature has
been the close association of the lodge not only
with its paired lodge (Rose & Thistle, Witbank) but
also with Civil Service and Fordsburg lodges, with
workings being exchanged with all three.
Over the years and especially following the sale of
the Masonic Hall in Jeppestown, Kensington Hall has
become the meeting place for a number of lodges,
chapters etc, and the facilities are being improved,
with the aid of the Heritage Fund and the ultimate
intention of obtaining a wide sharing of ownership
participation.
Among the earlier Past Masters, two attained Grand
rank, W Bros Josh Harris (Worshipful Master 1941/2)
and Bob Steinmetz (Worshipful Master 1949/1950).
They had fully proved their worth both at Lodge and
District level, with the former also being very
active in a number of the additional orders.
In recent years Kensington Lodge has maintained a
satisfactory membership and is very confident of its
future.
Exsequi Lodge meets at Park
Lane in Johannesburg, South Africa on the fourth Monday of
February (Election Meeting), April (Installation Meeting),
June, August, October and November. Exsequi is a Freemasons
Dining Lodge and masonic guests are most welcome.
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