Garnett Council No.8
Garnett Council No 8 met on Monday 14th November at Lancaster Masonic Hall.
 
After opening the Council the W.M. W.Bro. Bill Byrne welcomed the members and guests to the meeting.
 
Amongst the guests was the District Grand Prefect Paul Snape.
Alan Flack (Candidate) Bill Byrne
The main business of the evening was to perform a demonstration of the St.Lawrence the Martyr Ceremony, Alan Flack acted as Candidate.
Garnett Council is the only Council our Reporter is aware of that wears Aprons of the Degree.
The W.M. and his Wardens  George Hargreaves, Bill Byrne, Stephen Pemberton
At the meeting W.Bro. George Hargreaves was elected Master for the ensuing year.
Bill Byrne congratulates V.W.Bro. Ian Kennon
After all the business was concluded Paul Snape the District Grand Prefect congratulated W.Bro. Byrne and all the members of the Council for the high standard of Ritual worked in the Demonstration Ceremony.
 
He also congratulated W.Bro.Ian Kennon on his recent promotion to Past Grand Registrar in Grand Council; he is now a Very Worshipful Brother, this news was met by spontaneous applause.
Photo 810     Members and Guests
In reply Bill Byrne thanks the District Grand Prefect for his generous comments inviting him and all present to join him at dinner.
 
Following the meeting everyone enjoyed a sumptuous homemade Steak Pie Chips and Pea Supper.
 
Report and Photos from our Luneside Correspondent