Fermor Mark Lodge 1113 - Installation Meeting - |
3rd October 2017 |
| This Installation ceremony was a demonstration from several experienced Mark Masons, showing that their memories had not faded and leaving a challenge for the newer members following in their wake. |
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| WM, W.Bro. Alan Moss, P.Prov.G.S.D. with W.Bro. Ted Dickinson, P.Prov.G.J.W. |
IPM, Installing Master |
| W.Bro. Alan Moss, P.Prov.G.S.D., was very ably Installed into the Chair of Adoniram by W.Bro. Ted Dickinson, P.Prov.G.J.W.. |
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| W.Bro. Brian Povey, Prov.G.Reg., W.Bro. Kevin Collins, P.Prov.G.J.W. (Special Representative of the PGM), W.Bro. Victor Norris, Prov.G.J.W. (representing the PGM), W.Bro. Alan Moss, WM, W.Bro. Roy Crawford, P.A.G.Swd.B., W.Bro. Colin Jenkins, Prov.G.Stwd. (Chairman of the Southport Group) |
| The Lodge was assisted by W.Bro. Kevin Collins, P.Prov.G.J.W. (Special Representative for the PGM), by presenting the Working Tools to the new Master. Subsequently the Addresses were made as follows: |
| To the Master - W.Bro. Roy Crawford, P.A.G.Swd.B. |
(in his first Lodge meeting since being promoted to Grand Rank) |
| To the Wardens - W.Bro. Roger Watkinson, P.G.S.D. |
| To the Overseers - W.Bro. John Wreyford, P.G.J.D. |
| To the Brethren - W.Bro. Victor Norris, Prov.G.J.W. |
| W.Bro. Norris was representing the RW PGM at this Installation, passing on the PGM's congratulations and best wishes to both the new WM and the Brethren of the Lodge, wishing them a healthy and happy year. In addition W.Bro. Norris noted that the Lodge is attracting new members, with one receiving his Grand Lodge Certificate after the Installation and with an Advancement due at the next Lodge meeting. |
| W.Bro. Wreyford took a second bite at the ritual cherry, in flawlessly presenting to Bro. Chris Skyner his Grand Lodge Certificate. |
| What could be better than to follow up a good ceremony with good meal and company at the festive board. I think that all who attended, visitors and Lodge members alike, will agree that this was a most enjoyable night. |
| Words and pictures by Alan Foster, P.Prov.G.S.W. |
