Prince Setanta Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No 1446 |
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| Installation meeting 18th March 2024 at the Masonic Hall, Poulton Le Fylde. | |
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| A small crew of Royal Ark Mariners boarded the good ship Prince Setanta Lodge for the installation of WBro. Peter N Walker Prov. RAMGR. | |
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| WBro. Peter Weller ProvRAMGR, also made a very welcome appearance after his recent medical issues. Good to see him back out and about. | |
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| WBro. Giles Frederick Berkley RAMGR, Dep Prov. GM was in attendance with Bro. James Rashid acting as his DC for the evening. | |
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| WBro. Joe O’Brien ProvRAMGR opened the Lodge and offered the Dep Prov GM the sceptre of the Lodge who was grateful for the offer, but politely declined keeping it. The Worshipful Commander worked through the agenda up to the point of installation. | |
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WBro. Walker was successfully installed in the chair in a sincere manner by the WM. |
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| Working through the remaining summons items, a vote was taken for the Lodge to weigh anchor and sail to Blackpool Cricket Club and tie up there as the new home port for the members. The vote was unanimously in favour of the move! | |
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| Following a collection for Masonic Charities, the Lodge was closed and the Brethren retired to the bar and onto the festive board for one last time at Poulton Masonic Hall! | |
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| The festive board; tomato soup, braised steak and black forest gateau, was enjoyed by all and was accompanied by buoyant and vibrant discussions about the move to the Cricket Club with new and joining members already being mentioned! | |
| WBro. Berkley’s response to the toast to his health was informative and filled with enthusiasm and hope for the Lodge as we move onto our new home. | |
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| WBro. Tony Thackrah the Worshipful Commander of Scorton Royal Ark Mariner Lodge No 1103 presented WBro. Peter walker with the traveling porphyry stone. | |
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| A Fylde fiddle organised by WBro. Glen O’Brien raised £89 for charity. | |
| At the end of the night WBro Berkley was presented with some flowers and sustenance to help him on his way. | |
An enjoyable and successful night was had by all! |
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| Words and pictures by Tony Cross |
