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| The Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master, Bro Peter Connolly, held the Provincial Grand Lodge Meeting at the Southport Theatre and Convention Centre on Wednesday the 2nd May 2012. | |||
| The occasion started, as always early in the morning, with the Stewards of Philadelphia Lodge, led by W.Bro. Stuart Brackstone, and the Secretariat, led by W. Bro. Geoffrey Lee ably assisted by a delegation from the Southport area led by Brian Molyneux, setting up the offices and lodge room. | |||
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Having prepared the venue: The Provincial Director of Ceremonies W.Bro. David Emmerson and his team started putting the team of acting officers through their paces |
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The brethren assemble, and appear to be in good spirits! |
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The D.C. instructs the recipients and The Organist prepares for the processions |
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Our Distinguished Brethren and Guests Process into Lodge |
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The Provincial Grand Master Enters the Lodge to Great Acclaim |
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and takes his seat |
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The Provincial Grand Master Greets the brethren and opens the Lodge |
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A deputation of Royal Ark Mariners request admission |
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The business of the Provincial Grand Lodge was carried out during which the Provincial Grand Master was please to re-appoint W.Bro. Keith Alan Beardmore as his Deputy Provincial Grand Master along with V.W.Bro. Michael John Clarke and Ian Douglas Nairn as his Assistants Provincial Grand Masters. W.Bro. Andrew W Dickson as Provincial Senior Warden and W.Bro. Russell Greenhow as Provincial Junior Warden. In addition he appointed and invested a further 45 Acting Officers, 14 First Appointments to Past Rank and 39 brethren were promoted in Past Ranks. |
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The Lodge was closed and the brethren retired to a delightful meal |
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The Provincial Grand Master with Andrew Dickson (SW) and Russell Greenhow (JW) |
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W.Bro. Tony Shaw is congratulated on winning first prize in the 21st Century Club Draw |
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The view from the PGM's Chair before the meal |
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Distinguished brethren from the Craft Province |
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The PGM keeps good grace with those of influence! |
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The networking continues visiting each of the tables |
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Still having a great time |
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Stuart Brackstone begins to relax after a busy day |
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Doug Little tells a fair old tale |
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The Menu |
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Seasonal Vegetable Soup |
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fresh bread roll and butter |
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Seared Chicken Breast |
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creamy lemon and parsley sauce |
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roasted and new potatoes |
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carrots, broccoli and cauliflower |
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Strawberry Gateau |
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with pouring cream |
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Tea or Coffee |
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after dinner mints |
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| Following which we made our way back to our homes in this wonderful province of ours. | |||
Article and photographs, Mike Beesley |
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