Origins
Lodge Origins
The Surrey Lodge
was founded in the Reign of William IV on Wednesday, January 15th, 1834, in conformity to a petition made to his Royal Highness Augustus Frederick the Duke of Sussex, Most Worshipful Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England; the Petition was signed by the Right Honourable Lord Monson, Charles Henry Clay, Esquire, George Reid, Esquire, and others.
The first meeting was held at The White Hart Inn, Reigate.
The following Brethren were present:—
Eight visiting Brethren from the Grove Lodge, Ewell, which to-day holds the number of 410 in the Register of the United Grand Lodge of England, were present; and we know that this Lodge, and its Chapter in particular, is to this day very close to us in Masonic association.
- Brother Thomas Moore, P.G.D., W.M.
- Brother Thomas Ritchings Smith, P.G.D., P.M.
- Brother Thomas Field Savory, P.G.D., S.W.
- Brother The Earl of Mexborough, Provincial Grand Master for West Riding of Yorkshire, J.W.
- Brother Edward Harper, Grand Secretary.
- Brother William Matthew Heselton, Treasurer, Prince of Wales Lodge
- Brother Rev. Thomas Moore, Chaplain And other Brethren.
Eight visiting Brethren from the Grove Lodge, Ewell, which to-day holds the number of 410 in the Register of the United Grand Lodge of England, were present; and we know that this Lodge, and its Chapter in particular, is to this day very close to us in Masonic association.
