Cleveleys Lodge of Mark Master Masons No 1176 |
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| Installation meeting Wednesday 16th September 2026 at the Masonic Hall, Cleveleys. | |
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| VWBro. Geoffrey Michael Bury PGJO APGM was in attendance, along with a number of Very Worshipful Brethren; John Forster and Jimmy Rogers, Grand Officers and a number of Acting Provincial Officers including part of the Provincial DC team: Tony Farrar and John Askew. | |
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| Two Masters in Office were also present: WBro. Clive Gitsham, Imperial No. 1276 and WBro. Dave Shaw, Morecambe No. 716. | |
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| WBro. Chris Butterfield Prov GSW and WBro. Paul Smedley Prov GJW were both in attendance. | |
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| The WM, Bro. Keith Carter opened the Lodge at 6pm and worked through the business. | |
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| The APGM entered the Lodge and was offered the gavel of the Lodge, which he duly returned not wishing to deprive the WM of his moment of glory. | |
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| 33 Brethren in total were present for the installation ceremony. | |
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| The WM asked for the purpose of the ceremony that: | |
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| WBro. Bob Stafford presented the Master elect; Bro. Mark Smith to the WM who proceeded to install him in the chair of the Lodge in an excellent and sincere manner. | |
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| WBro. Tom Egan ProvGJD, gave an excellent rendition of the tools to the WM. | |
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| A cheque was presented to the APGM for the WLMCF for £300 by the new WM. | |
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| VWBro. Bury then presented patents of appointments to: | |
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| All had been unable to attend PGL due to other commitments. | |
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| Mention of two candidates was made for the ensuing year in AOB! | |
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| The Lodge was closed and the Brethren assembled for the obligatory photographs and then onto the festive board for an excellent meal. | |
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| VWBro. Bury responded to toast number three. | |
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| A raffle was organized by WBro. Bob Bennet which raised £180! | |
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| A very good night was had by all! | |
| Words and pictures by Tony Cross |
