Leyland Mark Installation 2015
   
On Thursday January 8th 2015 Bro. David W. Poulter was installed as Worshipful Master of Leyland Mark Lodge No. 1002 in the presence of VWBro. Glyn J. Davies PGSO., PAProvGM who was representing the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master. He was accompanied by VWBro. G. Paul Snape PGJO the Provincial Grand Master’s Special Representative for the area, and other Grand Lodge Officers, which included one Acting Grand Lodge officer namely WBro. M. Beesley GStw’d., There was a total of forty nine Brethren and guests in attendance.
Paul Snape, Special Rep. Dave Poulter WM, Eric Hart, IPM and Glyn Davies PGSO, P.Asst.PGM, Representative
The Installation Ceremony was worked by WBro. Eric Hart MBE the Master of the Lodge, and an explanation of the Working Tools of the Degree, was given by Bro M.J. Pinckard.
Before the commencement of the Ceremony, and after welcoming, VWBro Davies to the Lodge the then, Worshipful Master Bro Eric Hart MBE presented a cheque in favour of the West Lancashire Mark Charity to the value of £402 it was pointed out by VWBro. Davies that, this added to the previous donations, made by the lodge during the year, gave the grand total of £1002 a significant number for the lodge.
The IPM congratulates the Worshipful Master
On his giving greetings, on behalf of Grand Lodge, VWBro. G. Paul Snape PGJO enlightened the Brethren and increased their daily advancement in Masonic knowledge by informing them that the collective noun for a number of Grand Lodge officers was an “intelligence” this has yet to be confirmed by the compilers of the Oxford English Dictionary.
Paul Snape, Mike Beesley, Dave Poulter, Eric Hart and Glyn Davies
Following what was described as an excellent Ceremony, the Brethren retired to a Festive Board which was enjoyed by all, in a convivial atmosphere.
 
The new Worshipful Master is in for a busy year, with two candidates for Advancement.

Article and Photographs Courtesy of Colin Mills