Bill Richmond Joins Royal Ark Mariners at Garstang |
| That well know Lancaster Mason Bill Richmond (District Grand Treasurer Allied Degrees) Was Elevated into Preston Royal Ark Mariners No143 on Thursday 23rd March. |
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W Commander John Thornton W.Bro. Eric Picton and a Galaxy of Grand Officers |
| At Garstang Masonic Hall. The ceremony was conducted by W. bro. Eric Picton in an excellent manner. The signs were delivered by W. Bro. Tony Shaw RAMGR. And the Tools by a late stand in visitor W, Bro. Geoff Catterall RAMGR. Many thanks Geoff for helping out. |
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Geoff Catterall RAMGR Bro. Bill Richmond W. C. John Thornton and W. Bro. Eric Picton |
| Their was no one more surprised than Bill Richmond to find most of the Senior Officers of the Allied Degree present. Which were headed by the Allied Degrees Grand Master Tom Jackson GMRAC and W. Bro Bill Seddon RAMGR (District Grand Prefect Allied Degree) and no less a number than 11 Grand officers present |
| The evening was completed with an excellent Festive Board with much enjoyment by everyone. |
| Words and pictures by Tony Shaw |
