Friendship Mark Lodge 1549 Installation 11th May 2026 |
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| Well Brethren, we are back in Southport for the installation meeting of Friendship Mark Lodge, The Lodge is pleased to welcome W.Bro Michael Jeremy Pinckard P.G.J.D Assistant Provincial Grand Master as the Principal guest. | |
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| Michael is no stranger to Southport and this evening he is attended upon by W.Bros. James Rashid and John Askew who are both members of the Provincial DC’s team. | |
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| The Lodge was opened by the WM W Bro Alexander Myles. Once the Lodge was open W. Bro Pinckard entered in procession and was introduced to the WM. Salutations were then brought under the direction of the Provincial DC’s. |
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| W.Bro. Alan Taylor was then regularly installed into the chair of Adoniram. The WM then invested his Officers. Addresses to the WM, Wardens, Overseers and |Brethren were given by W Bro Alan Foster PGSD, Wbro Mark Barton PPrGSW, W Bro Mark Taylor PPrGJW and WBro Michael Pinckard PGJD APGM, respectively. |
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| The lodge then presented the Assistant Provincial Grand Master with cheques for good and charitable causes. They were £200 to The West Lancashire Mark Charity (Ringfenced for the blood Bikes), £200 to Southport Masonic Hall Foundation and £100 to Queenscourt Hospice. | |
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After closing the Lodge the members and their guests retired to the bar where refreshments were enjoyed prior to sitting down to an excellent festive board. After dining the usual Toasts and responses were made. Another very enjoyable evening in excellent company. |
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| See you all soon. | |
| Words and pictures by Mark Barton |
