Semper Fidelis Lodge of Mark Master Masons No 880
 
Advancement meeting, Monday 16th December 2024, at the Masonic Temple, St. Annes.
Twenty eight Brethren present, including eight visitors, plus the candidate.
The opening ode was sung to get the evening moving along.
The WM. Bro. Michael Notman opened the meeting and proceeded to work through the agenda.
A ballot was taken for Bro. Carl Holt which proved in favour. The WM then asked VWBro. Howard Emmett to take the chair for the first part of the ceremony.
VWBro. Emmett conducted the ceremony in fine style accompanied by the Officers of the Lodge.
VWBro. Emmett then asked WBro. David Kenworthy to carry out the final part of the ceremony including the working tools.
An excellent Advancement ceremony by very experienced Masons!
WBro. Tony Cross presented the newly advanced Brother with a letter of welcome from the PGM.
The WM retook the chair and thanked VWBro. Emmett and WBro. Kenworthy for their help with the ceremony.
Proclamations and elections were taken for Officers for the Installation meeting with Bro. David Pallister (SW) being proclaimed as WM for the ensuing year.
The WM closed the Lodge and post photo shoot, everybody retired to the bar and onto the Festive Board. An excellent (as usual) meal was provided by the chef including shrimp & lobster starter, turkey, roast potatoes and vegetables main and a Christmas pudding and brandy sauce dessert!!
A raffle organized by Bro. David Pallister Charity Steward raised £207!
A great night was had by all!
 
Words and pictures By Tony Cross