New Temple Lodge of Mark Master Masons Christmas Party
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Who is the Special Visitor in the Red Suit ? |
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| At the December Meeting of New Temple Mark Lodge the members together with their guests were treated | |
| to an excellent presentation of the Mark Tracing Board. | |
| This unique presentation was the brainchild of the Worshipful Master Bro. Paul Renton and the IPM W.Bro. | |
| Richard Higson. | |
Why unique you may ask ? |
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| The Explanation of the Tracing Board was accompanied with a Power Point Presentation with additional | |
| Music. | |
| At appropriate intervals images from the Tracing Board were displayed allowing everyone time to reflect on | |
the inferred meaning of the symbolism. |
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| At the conclusion of the explanation spontaneous and lasting applause signified the enjoyment derived by | |
| all present at such a well presented thought provoking address. | |
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| The Tracing Board owned by Lawrence Mark No313 | |
and used by New Temple Mark Lodge No. 1438 |
Below: Paul Renton & Richard Higson |
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| Below: W.Bro. Gowan O'Hagan WM of Progress Mark | Below: The Three Provincial Overseers |
| Lodge No. 898, W.Bro. Stuart Seddon W.M. Aeon | (Three Wise Men ??) |
| Mark Lodge No. 1312, W.Bro. Paul Renton W.M. | W.Bro. Tony Hall, Junior Overseer |
| New Temple Mark Lodge No.1438 W.Bro. John Dawber | W.Bro. Neil Ward. Master Overseer |
| W.M. Ridgmont Mark Lodge No. 1539 & W.Bro. | W.Bro. John Murphy, Senior Overseer |
| Don Stephenson W.M. of Leyland Mark Lodge No.1002 | With W.Bro. Paul Renton |
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| The Festive Board was enjoyed by all, with good food and good company, among those attending were four | |
| Masters of neighbouring Mark Lodges, together with the Provincial Overseers Team. | |
Below: Music for the Carol's by Ken Fisher |
Below: Father Christmas and Paul Renton |
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| After the meal, the singing of Carol's was the prelude to a seasonal but very welcome visitor: | |
Father Christmas. |
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| Above; Father Christmas giving presents, | Above: Father Christmas ,with John Bicknell, |
John Bicknell conducting the singing |
Pete Schofield unwrapping his present. |
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| After the usual question whether they had been good, everyone received the gift of a little spirit from him. | |
| Below: Don Stephenson, John Dawber, Pete Schofield | |
with Father Christmas, Vic Norris is the helper. |
Below: Paul Renton with Father Christmas |
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| As the evening drew to a close, the Worshipful | |
| Master Paul Renton, again thanked everyone for their | |
| attendance and support, wished them well for the | |
| future and looked forward to our next merry meeting. | |
| Left: Father Christmas with a member of staff | |
(Tiffany) |
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| Post script from Father Christmas. | |
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" Don't forget to leave a carrot for the Reindeer and a drink for me " |
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| Article and photographs courtesy of Paul Snape and Paul Renton | |
