On Wednesday 1st February 2012 the Deputy Provincial Grand Master, V.W.Bro. Keith Alan Beardmore P.G.J.O. accompanied by the South Eastern Group Special Representative, W.Bro. Christopher Robert McNab G.S.D., V.W.Bro.Rev. Canon Harry Callaghan P.G.S.O., five Grand Lodge Officers, The Deputy Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies W.Bro. Kenneth Boon, along with acting Provincial Officers attended Chorlton Mark Lodge for the Installation Ceremony of Brother David D. Dur ling.
An excellent ceremony was conducted by the Worshipful Master W.Bro. Clifford Bevan P.Prov.G.J.D.
The Keystone Address was given by W.Bro.C.R. McNab G.S.D.
The Address to the Wardens was given by W.Bro. Gareth R. Jones P.A.G.D.C.and the Address to the Overseers by W.Bro. G. T. Bailey
P Prov.G.S.O.
The Address to the Brethren by The Deputy Provincial Grand Master V.W.Bro. Keith Alan Beardmore P.G.J.O.
At the conclusion of the ceremony the Worshipful Master presented the Deputy Provincial Grand Master with a cheque for £500 for the West Lancashire Mark Charities Fund.
Under Any Other Business, the Worshipful Master asked the Deputy Provincial Grand Master if he would honour the Lodge by presenting a Grand Lodge Certificate to Brother Victor C. E. Mambu.
The Deputy Provincial Grand Master agreed, where ever possible a Grand Officer particularly one with a Chain would be ideal to present it and on this occasion he stated, knew of just such a person and on turning to his Grand Officers, he delegated it to W.Bro. Christopher R. McNab G.S.D.
The evening was completed by an excellent meal and Social Board,one which will be remember for years to come.
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