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| On the 20th. November 2021 early, no, very early, two West Lancashire Allied Masonic Degree Masons made their way to the Capital to attend the District of London annual meeting. | ||
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| After quite an uneventful journey Worshipful Brother Raymond Lamb Past Grand Standard Bearer, Deputy District Grand Director of Ceremony and Worshipful Brother Ernie Gavan Past Grand Standard Bearer found a coffee house for an intake of caffeine before making their way Mark Masons Hall in St. James’s. | ||
| On entering they met up with Worshipful Brother Paul Waring Grand Sword Bearer and Worshipful Brother John Pearson Past Grand Standard Bearer friends from their neighbouring District of East Lancashire. As instructed, they made their way into the Lodge Room to take their seats. At 10.45 am the District Grand Prefect Right Worshipful Brother Colin Robert Woodcock M.B.E. entered in processional order. | ||
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| The District Grand Prefect opened District Grand Council and a moment of remembrance was observed for those of our Brethren that had been called to a higher service. When items of a domestic nature were completed The District Grand Prefect introduced the Distinguished Guests including Worshipful Brother Raymond Lamb representing the Right Worshipful District Grand Prefect for West Lancashire Brother Paul Snape, and Worshipful Brother Paul Waring representing the Right Worshipful District Grand Prefect for East Lancashire Brother Mervyn Wilson. | ||
| The Deputy District Grand Prefect Very Worshipful Brother Steven John Warwick Past Grand Registrar was reappointed and the other District Officers appointed and invested. The District Grand Prefect addressed the meeting and after a collection for charity closed district Grand Council. The District Grand Prefect then retired from District Grand Council. | ||
| After an aperitif, or two, we repaired into the dining room where a delightful four course luncheon was enjoyed by all. The usual toasts were well received as were the responses. After a visit to the bar area and a few drinks with friends, new and old, our intrepid travellers made their way to the railway station for the long journey back to Lancashire, getting home at a surprisingly reasonable hour. | ||
| Words and Pictures Couresy of Ernie Gavan |
