Friday 18th January 2013. |
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Ridgmont Mark Burns Night |
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Friday 18th January 2013, most of the British Isles was | |
covered by a blanket of Snow, despite this nearly forty | |
intrepid Mark Masons battled through the snow and | |
freezing conditions to enjoy an entertaining evening at | |
Ridgmont House Horwich. | |
At the meeting the Worshipful Master John Dawber was | |
pleased to welcome many visitors including W.Bro. | |
Gowan O'Hagan Master of Progress Mark Lodge No. 898 | |
who was accompanied by his Master Overseer Bro. Alan | |
Eastham. | |
Bro. Don Vinten a member of Widerswood Lodge was |
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Advanced into Ridgmont Lodge of Mark Master Masons | |
by the WM John Dawber. Due to the inclement weather | |
several Brethren were unable to attend, at very short | |
notice, members and some visitors stood in to make a | |
full team. | Above: LtoR Bro,. Alan Roscoe, W.Bro.John Hood |
& Chris Greenhalgh (Chef) |
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Far Left:W.Bro. Gowan O'Hagan |
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Master Progress Mark No. 898 |
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Left: W.Bro. John Dawber | |
Master Ridgmont Mark No. 1539 |
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At the Festive Board which was a Burn's Supper | |
the Master was pleased to welcome three | |
(not yet) Mark Masons. | |
After a warming Cock-a-leekie soup, the Brethren | |
stood while the "Piping of the haggis" was | |
undertaken by Bro. Alan Roscoe. | |
The Haggis was then addressed by W.Bro. John | |
Hood, following this the Haggis served | |
wi' tatties an' neeps. |
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The Main course was succulent Aberdeen Angus | |
Beef with accompanying Vegetables, Roast and | |
boiled Potatoes. | |
In true Burn's night tradition the dessert was | |
Cranachan. | |
Unfortunately due to the worsening weather | |
festivities has to be cut short. | |
Everyone present enjoyed the evening, thanks are due to the organising committee, W.Bro.Peter Schofield | |
and W.Bro. John Dawber. | |
As the members tried to leave Ridgmont House they encountered a foot of snow at the exit from the | |
Car Park, the hardy staff helped dig a way through the snow much to the relief and appreciation of us all. | |
Article and Photographs Courtesy of Paul Snape | |