Meridian Council 13th October 2022
On a sunny October morning over 30 members of the Allied Masonic Degrees met at Preston Masonic Hall for what to be was a feast of Allied Masonry.
The District Prefect Paul Snape was then welcomed by David Winder W.M.
 
The assembled members and guests then settled back to witness Jon and Jonathon Measures admitted to the Degree of Knights of Constantinople. This well worked Ceremony was conducted by Ray Lamb assisted by other Council Members, after which the Lecture was presented by Gordon Ivett.
The next business was the Installation as Master.
 
David Winder and Eric Picton
Bro. Eric Picton was then Installed as Master of the Council for the ensuing year by David Winder in an excellent manner.
Ian Nairn, David Winder, Eric Picton, Alan Comber, Eric Poole
At the end of the meeting, the District Grand Prefect Paul Snape congratulated Eric on becoming Master of Meridian Council, wishing him well for the future.
He also thanked David Winder for his work Installing his successor and for his work and support of the Order, the District Prefect then went on to thank and congratulate all who had taken part in the work carried out earlier in the morning.
Eric Picton and Tony Farrar
In reply Eric Picton as Master thanked the District Grand Prefect for his kind comments and invited everyone to well earned refreshment.
Enjoying a chat.
 
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