Advancement and Proclamation at Ormskirk Priory Mark
 
Ormskirk Priory Mark Lodge No 1019, held there Installation meeting at Ormskirk Masonic Hall, on 28th November.
Fred Hargeaves & Lee Need
Representing the PGM was WBro Steve Walls and also present was VWBro Maurice Evans the PGM’s, Special Rep for the Ormskirk and Southport area and he was accompanied by his deputy WBro Roy Hedges. The first item once the Lodge was an In Memoriam for WBro Alan Burgess and WBro Jimmy Roberts. WBro David Rawcliffe gave the eulogy for Alan and VWBro Fred Hargreaves gave the eulogy for Jimmy.
Neil Cooper joins Fred and Lee
The brethren then stood in silent reflection. Once the salutations had been given, the DC, WBro David Rawcliffe proclaimed WBro Ivan Hicks, Worshipful Master of the Lodge for the ensuing year. With the new offices appointed it was time for the advancement of Bro Lee Need.
A Grand welcome
The ceremony was performed by WBro Neil Cooper ably assisted by VWBro Fred Hargreaves who left his secretary’s seat to act as the SD. It was an enjoyable ceremony and Bro Lee Need was well advanced into the Mark Degree. In a change to the normal routine,
Maurice Evans, Neil Cooper, Lee Need & Steve Walls
WBro Steve Walls gave the address to the brethren after Bro Need had taken his place in the Lodge. After the address, a very generous Charity cheque was presented to WBro Walls. When the Lodge was closed it was time for a very enjoyable festive board, (as always at Ormskirk). We wish WBro Ivan Hicks a happy and busy second year and we also wish Bro Lee Need many happy years in the Mark Degree.
 
All the members of Ormskirk Priory Mark Lodge No 1019 send Seasons Greetings to everyone.
 
Words and pictures by Derek Gaskell