Back from the Summer Recess
 
On Thursday 25th August following a relaxing summer recess John Lancaster welcomed all the assembled members and guests to Lawrence Council meeting at Chorley.
Bob Lowe, Ken Hickson, Ken Ryding, Bob Crabtree, John Lancaster, Peter Schofield,
Jack Lyon, Don Vinten, Bernard Davenport, Richard Frazer-Bastable, Eddie Porter
Around thirty five Allied Masons were present to witness nine members being admitted to the Degree of Red Cross of Babylon.
The Ceremony was conducted by John Lancaster assisted by Peter Schofield who also presented the Lecture.
Paul Snape congratulating John Lancaster and Peter Schofield.
Before the meeting closed the Deputy District Prefect Paul Snape congratulated and thanked everyone who had taken part in the Ceremony commenting on the high standard of their work, he also congratulated John Cooper, who at the October of Grand Council will receive a first appointment to the Rank of P.G.Std.B.
John Torrance and Frank Clarke enjoying an aperitif
In reply John Lancaster thanked the Deputy District Grand Prefect for his generous comments inviting him and all present to join him for well earned refreshment and dinner.
A pleasant meal

Report and Photo's from our Central Lancashire Correspondent