this week with a visit by two prominent Irish Freemasons.

Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ireland, Right Worshipful Brother Eric Fenelon, and Lodge Grand Secretary Right Worshipful Brother Michael Walker will travel from Ireland to head the celebrations.

Yesterday a Masonic section of the Bermuda College Library at the Stonington Campus will be opened to mark the anniversary. There will also be a celebration banquet at the Hamilton Princess Hotel on Saturday, where Premier Jennifer Smith will be the guest of honour.

A number of other overseas guests, including the Grand Treasurer of the New York Grand Lodge, will also be on the Island this week to take part in the celebrations.