St Georges Mark 553 Lodge Installation
 
Meeting at The Masonic Hall Garston, Liverpool on Monday 8th October 2018.
 
Monday 8th October 2018 and I was fortunate to be present at the installation of a well respected and liked man. Brother Peter William Barker of Barkers catering services who is very much known around the southern half of the province, as he supplies the food for the festive boards at both the Masonic halls in Prescot and St. Helens.
W. Bro John Forster PGSD was the representative of the PGM on this occasion. The Lodge was well attended with some 36 Mark Masons being present to see Peter finally installed in the chair.
W. Bro Derek Horrocks PGSD was the installing Master and gave the address to the Master as well as the working tools of the degree.
The address to the wardens was given by W. Bro David Dixon PPrGStB. To the overseers by VW Bro Eric Hughes PGJO, and to the brethren by W. Bro John Forster the representative.
On retiring to the dining room where all  the place settings had a mug suitably marked with the details of Peter attaining the chair together with a splendid festive board, which made the evening just that little bit more special.
Peter, as most of you know is totally deaf and has a speech impediment gave his response to the toast, which received a standing ovation.
All in all it was an honour and a pleasure to be present at this Installation
Words and pictures by Dave Richards