Morecambe welcome craft
 
The setting for the latest meeting of Morecambe RAM Lodge No 716 was the “Evelyn Battersby Hall”, the home of the Lady Masons.
Geoff Bury explains the Mark application form to a trio of non-Mark men
Ongoing work at the masonic hall in Derby St had necessitated the change of venue. It was a somewhat unique occasion as the craft masons of Runic Lodge No 6019 also met on the same evening.
 
Runic had been unable to meet on its due date and had originally planned to meet at another masonic hall. However, as there is a significant crossover of membership it would have adversely affected the attendance at both meetings.
 
Runic met first where the business was a short talk about the “landmarks off the Order.” The numbers were bolstered by those who had arrived early to enjoy a “double header.”
 
A quick change round saw the room prepared for a RAM meeting. The different regalia was donned and the RAM meeting commenced. Craft D.C. David Tattersall changed roles to become Worshipful Commander of the RAM lodge.
The assembled Brethren

The business was a talk by Nick Baxter on the porphyry stone. As this was from a published set of lectures available for anyone to purchase and therefore in the public domain the lodge was called off. A trio of those who are not yet Mark masons were welcomed into the lodge to hear the lecture.

 
Following the two meetings a shared festive board was enjoyed. The atmosphere was very convivial and gave APGM Geoff Bury an opportunity and excuse (as if he needs one) to discuss the merits of the Mark degree with those who have yet to join its ranks.
 
Words and pictures by Dave Sear