As we embark upon a new Masonic Season, you will realise that we have only 20 months left until our MBF Festival concludes. Our total funds raised are creeping steadily upwards but now is the time that we must all try our very best to ensure that we raise a total which is worthy of our great Province.… Read more “2019/20 Early season reflections”
Tuesday 1st October was the regular meeting of William Romaine Callander Lodge No. 136 at Bury Masonic Hall. The Provincial Grand Master, RW Bro Alex McLaren was in attendance as an honorary member of the Lodge although, on this occasion, he was accompanied by two acting officers of the year and the Provincial Assistant Director of
… Read more “Priory Mark 693 Celebrate Centenary”The Petition to Grand Lodge was presented in June 1919 and was assented to. It was signed by 14 Brethren, including W.Bro F.W. Broadbent (later to become the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of West Lancashire and 7 brethren advanced into Scarlett Mark Lodge.
Monday 30th September and over 80 Royal Ark Mariners arrived at Rochdale Masonic Hall for the mid-meeting of the East Lancashire Provincial Grand Officers Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners no. 990. The main business of the evening was the Investiture of
You just knew things were all going to plan when the Senior Deacon pulled the drawer front off the ballot box. It wasn’t done intentionally but I think one of the balls got wedged in the box. Anyway, it was a double advancement ceremony for Adoniram Mark Lodge and nothing as simple as a broken ballot box was getting in the way.… Read more “Adoniram 1065 – Double Advancement”
Recently my Mark Lodge Semper Paratus No. 852 (I am Secretary) – Advanced its 4th Candidate in 4 meetings. Craig Pattison a local award-winning Butcher joined us. The ceremony was brilliantly delivered and those who took part and attended had a great night.… Read more “Semper Paratus 852 – Always ready to advance more candidates”
3rd July 2021 is now just around the corner and as we approach what should be the start of our last Masonic season before the conclusion of the Festival I thought it timely to remind everyone of the importance of supporting this infrequent event in our Province.… Read more “9 months to go…..but who’s counting?”