Bispham with Norbreck Lodge of Mark Master Masons No 866 |
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| Installation meeting on Friday 9th February 2024 at the Masonic Hall, Adelaide Street, Blackpool. | |
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| WBro. George Andrew Wiltshire ProvGJW was in attendance representing the RWPGM. | |
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| 42 Brethren were present including the following Masters in Office: WBro. Paul Smedley (Cleveleys 1176), WBro. Mike Cook (Prince Setanta 1446 installed the day before!), WBro. Andrew Stansfield (Imperial 1276), WBro. Mark Brown (Semper Fidelis 880 & Fylde 296) & WBro. Philip Kavanagh (Preston 143). | |
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| The WM, WBro. Alan Barnes opened the Lodge and thanked all the officers for their help throughout his year in office. He worked through the agenda with a joint ballot being held for a joining member; Bro. Ian Northwood and an honary member; RWBro. Keith Alan Beardmore. The ballot proved unsurprisingly successful! | |
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| Bro. Northwood was welcomed into the Lodge. | |
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| The Grand Officers and WBro. Wiltshire made a grand entrance and were welcomed by the WM! | |
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| WBro. James Rashid ProvAGDC conducted salutations. | |
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| The next business was the installation of Bro. Gordon Ivett (a Lodge member for twenty or so years!) | |
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| WBro. Paul Smedley acted as SW, WBro. Mike Cook acted as JW and WBro. Andrew Stansfield acted as Inner Guard during the ceremony. | |
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| The Master elect was presented and subsequently installed in a fine and exemplary manner by WBro. Barnes. | |
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The addresses were given by:
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| WBro. Wiltshire brought the WM the congratulations of the RWPGM and wished the Brethren well and hoped the Lodge has a successful year. | |
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| The WM presented WBro. Wiltshire with a cheque for £866 pounds for the West Lancs Charity. | |
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| The WM proceeded with the remaining business on the summons and closed the Lodge. | |
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| The Brethren assembled in the bar for refreshments, aperitifs and onto the festive board. | |
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| Sparkling wit (mostly!), lively conversation and a great atmosphere accompanied the meal. | |
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| WBro. Wiltshire responded to the toast to his health and included a number of witty observations and jokes, which were all well received with a mixture of groans and laughter! | |
| A raffle organized by WBro. Steve Smith PProvGSnrStwd raised £230! | |
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| An excellent night (one to remember) was had by all! | |
| Words by Tony Cross and pictures by Tony Cross and Joe Codling |
