Warrington Mark Lodge No 1178 |
Installation 6th November 2019 |
| W.Bro Alan Blackstone PPrGJW SW of the Lodge was installed in a sincere manner by stand in WM W.Bro E. Hancox who moved up for the night from IPM to WM. The WM WBro Steven Ward PPrGSD was unfortunately indisposed for the meeting. |
| W.Bro Alan Blackstone PPrGJW SW of the Lodge was installed in a sincere manner by stand in WM W.Bro E. Hancox who moved up for the night from IPM to WM. The WM WBro Steven Ward PPrGSD was unfortunately indisposed for the meeting. |
| The meeting was attended by VW Bro Stuart Leonard Brackstone PGJO representing the RWPGM. |
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Stuart getting “suited and booted” for the meeting. |
| W.Bro E. Hancox getting ready for the installation.
The ceremony was marshalled by WBro Eric Delamere. The addresses to WM, Officers and Brethren were all superbly given and well received. |
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Conflab before the meeting
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W.Bro E.Hancox getting ready for the installation
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Brackstone congratulates Blackstone
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| During the meeting 3 candidates were proposed for advancement 2 of which were a father and son combo! |
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| After the meeting we all retired to the festive board for an excellent meal and atmosphere. The newly appointed Organist of the Lodge WBro Brian Wilson cranked the volume up to number 11 and gave a rousing rendition of the National Anthem and Absent Brethren which was accompanied by vociferous singing. Some not quite in tune! |
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| VW Bro Stuart Brackstone PGJO responded to the toast to Grand Officers and noted that he had represented at the Lodge 11 years ago and passed around the summons for the meeting which included some of the same names and faces present; although slightly older! |
| He also thanked the Lodge for their charity donations and outlined the need to keep the trifold booklets in your Craft case to recruit new members. He also thanked the RWPGM Special Rep for the area VW Bro Eric Drinkwater PGJO for all his hard work. |
| The WM took wine with the RWPGM Special Rep for the area VW Bro Eric Drinkwater PGJO |
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| An enjoyable evening was had by all! |
| Words and pictures by Tony Cross PAGDC |
