Morecambe RAM Lodge No. 716
 
Stuart Bateson the W.C. of Morecambe RAM Lodge No.716 finished his year off, on the 26th April, with an Elevation Ceremony. The candidate was Bro. Lawrence Ode Branyan (Larry)
W.C. Stuart Bateso and Candidate Bro. Lawrence Ode Branyan
He was Elevated in to the Order by the W.C. ably assisted again by the Past Deputy Provincial Grand Master who stood in for the S.W and WBro. Ian Stokes who acted as J.W. for the ceremony.
 
The S.D. along with conducting the candidate throughout the ceremony also gave the explanation of the nine steps. W.Bro. John Rimmer  gave the signs and W.Bro. Alan Gregory the working tools.Bro Dave Shaw received his Grand Lodge Certificate from W.Bro. Geoff Bury APrGM wwho gave the explanation.
Geoff Bury APrGM, Tony Harrison, Stuart Bateson, John Rimmer,
Lawrence Ode Branyan, Ian Stokes, John Gunson and Frank Heath
 
24 members and guest sat down and enjoyed an excellent festive board with good company
 
Words and pictures by Alan Gregory Deputy Special Rep.