CHORLTON LODGE OF ROYAL ARK MARINERS 394 |
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Installation Meeting 14th April 2025 |
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| David Rigby (Prov Asst GDC), Gareth Jones RAMGR, Tony Johnson RAMGR, | |
Giles Berkley Deputy
Provincial Grand Master, Robert Williamson Worshipful Commander, |
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Denis
Tierney ProvRAMGR and Anthony Farrar Prov DGDC.
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| At the installation meeting at Urmston Masonic Hall, the Chorlton Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners was honoured by the presence of W.Bro Giles Frederick Berkley RAMGR Deputy Provincial Grand Master. Accompanying W.Bro Berkley were Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies Antony Farrar and David Clifford Rigby Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies. | |
| The ceremony, conducted by Bro Denis Tierney, under the watchful eyes of W.Bro Michael Tonge OM as Director of Ceremonies , was of the highest quality and, in a most sincere fashion, Bro Robert Williamson became the Worshipful Commander for the year 2025-2026. The Keystone Jewel was presented by Bro Gareth Royston Jones RAMGR in his usual assured manner. |
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| Bro Robert Williamson's first task as Commander was to present the Deputy Provincial Grand Master with a cheque for £150 payable to the West Lancashire Mark Charity Fund. | |
| Prior to closing the Lodge the Secretary W.Bro David Durling Provincial RAMGR announced what a pleasure it was to have veteran member Tony Johnson, aged 105, present but assuring him that he was not expected to take office this year! | |
| The Lodge was closed with the members retiring to a joyous and convivial social board. |
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| Another fine evening of Royal Ark Masonry at Chorlton Lodge. | |
| Words and pictures by Cliff Hughes Chorlton Lodge of Royal Ark Mariner 394 |
