Garston Mark 942 Installation
 
Wednesday the 13th November 2013
 

The Installation of Bro David Toller took place on Wednesday the 13th November 2013. Prior to the installation ceremony Brother John Roberts thanked the brethren of the lodge, for their help and friendship during his year of Office. Bro. John gave a special thanks to W.Bro Bernard Ashley for all his hard work and service as Director of Ceremonies. (W.Bro Bernard is stepping down as DC).

The Installing Master Bro John Roberts performed an excellent ceremony. It was evident that WBro John is an experienced Mason. The manner in which he installed his successor was carried out with sincerity and professionalism.
In attendance representing the Provincial Grand Master was, WBro Giles Berkley Pr S G W who gave the address to the Brethren. W Bro Giles congratulated the Master ,the Installing Master, W Bro Derek Horrocks who presented the Hall Stone and Key Stone jewels  and the Director of Ceremonies for the evening  (W Bro Bernard Ashley)

W Bro Peter Hegarty Pr J G W, gave the address to the Overseers, the Address to the Wardens was given by VW Bro Bob Hall.

During the Investitures of Officers for the coming year, Bro David appointed Bro Ian Niven as Senior Warden and Bro Ray Ho as Junior Warden.

Brother David Toller is also an experience mason, he is a member of Israel Craft Lodge1502 and is the DC of the lodge and a member of Minora Chapter 4513 of which he is also the DC of his Chapter.

Being a keen musician, Bro David finds the time to play in local bands. He enjoys playing saxophone and clarinet. In support of his children, Bro David has been known to take part in amateur dramatics (oh yes he has).

In addition to the Installation ceremony the presentation of a Grand lodge certificate took place. The recipient was Bro Ron Basnett VW Bro Barry Elman gave an eloquent explanation of the certificate.

Following the ceremony the festive board was a happy occasion complete with a nice meal, laughter and sincerity.

 
With thanks to W Bro Giles Berkley Pr S G W for additional photographs Jack Parker