Alan Burrows 50 years in Mark Masonry 18th December 2012
 
Prince of Wales Mark Lodge No.466 opened at 6pm
on Tuesday 18th December 2012.
 
The principal business of the lodge was to celebrate:
 
"50th Anniversary in Mark Masonry of
W.Bro.Alan Burrows, P.Prov.G.S.W.",
 
The meeting was well attended, with a good
number in attendance from the Prov Team.
 
W.Bro Burrows was addressed by the PGM who gave a
very interesting insight into Alan's life & his Masonic
career, he was also presented with his Provincial &
Grand Lodge Certificates to mark his 50 years of
service to the Mark Degree.
 
Left: PGM with Alan Burrows and Frank King, WM 466
   
Alan received long & sustained applause on several occasions from all present to show the high esteem to
which he is held.
 
He responded to the PGM's presentation with a very
warm & heartfelt speech which again was well
received by all.
 
All the Brethren attended the Festive Board and were
treated to a nice meal & glass of wine.
 
Right: Alan Burrows flanked by the
Provincial Senior Warden Andrew Dickson and
Provincial Junior Warden Russell Greenhow
 
A very nice evening with a genuine warm glow of
Brotherhood amongst those present to salute a really
nice & well respected Mark Master Mason.
 
 
Below: Alan Burrows with Eric Drinkwater and ?  
Eric Delamere, Prov RAMGR, RAM Standard Br.
    Below: W.Bro's Trevor Price, Sec and
 
David Burgess, DC.
   
   
The PGM thanked W.Bro's Trevor Price and David Burgess Lodge Secretary and DC respectively along with
W.Bro. David Emmerson, Prov DC & Lodge ADC for their work in arranging such a splendid evening.
 
It was a delightful surprise when as W.Bro. David Burgess was concluding his toast to W. Bro. Alan Burrows
nine members and the conductor of St. Helen's Choral Society (of which Alan is a member) entered the
dining room and serenaded him. They continued with a carol selection, to the delight and applause of all
present"
 
Article and Photographs courtesy of W.Bro. Austin N. Fletcher. Prov. AGDC. Assisted by the PGM.