Imperial Lodge of Mark Master Masons No 1276 |
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| Business meeting plus presentation to non-Mark Masons, 2nd February 2024 at the Masonic Hall, Poulton Le Fylde. | |
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| The WM, WBro. Andrew Stansfield welcomed everybody and opened the Lodge, 18 Brethren were present. | |
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| WBro. Paul Smedley (Cleveleys Mark Master in office) acted as Inner Guard for the meeting. | |
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| WBro. Steve James Prov GSD (EL) a recent joining member of Fylde Mark Lodge, a convert from over the border at the East side of the county, acted as Senior Overseer. | |
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| A period of reflection was held for WBro. David Winder APGM. | |
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| The WM worked through the business and invested a number of Officers who couldn’t be present at the Installation meeting. | |
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| A ballot was held for an honorary member; WBro. John Moss PProvGSO, which was carried unanimously. | |
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Two Brothers were congratulated on their recent appointments:
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| After the Lodge was closed, three non-Mark Masons were brought into the Lodge room, where WBro. Shaun Haynes gave a presentation on Mark Masonry and extolled its various virtues and how enjoyable it is to be a Mark Mason. | |
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The Brothers present were:
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| A lively discussion and good craic ensued at the Festive board accompanied by a 3-course meal of Soup, chicken and bread and butter pudding. | |
| A raffle organized by WBro. Clive Gitsham (a Fyfe fiddle) raised £106! | |
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| All the non-Mark Masons seemed to enjoy the evening: presentation and festive board and went away with the requisite forms. Watch this space for news of advancements! | |
| A good night was had by all! | |
| Words and pictures by Tony Cross |
