A Day out in London |
| Whilst most of the north of England went about their daily business forty members of the Allied Masonic Degrees from all parts of Lancashire made their way south to the "Big City", whether London was ready for this influx was another matter! |
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District Prefects’ assemble |
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| Smiling Faces |
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Glyn Davies, Paul Snape, John Forster |
| Arriving at the Freemasons Hall in Great Queen Street, the intrepid travellers from Lancashire joined other Allied Masons from all parts of England and Wales as well as many from overseas. |
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Fill it up ! |
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| Some of the Lancashire Lads |
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Appointed and Promoted |
| The reason for this gathering: |
| The Grand Master,Thomas Jackson would presided over the Annual Meeting of Grand Council . |
| Another reason for the trip south was to support members of the District receiving either first appointments or promotion within Grand Council. |
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The dining room awaits |
| First Appointment: |
| Alan Comber Past Grand Standard Bearer |
| Ian Nairn Past Grand Standard Bearer |
| Promotions: |
| Andy Whittle Past Grand Junior Deacon |
| Frank Clarke Past Grand Senior Deacon |
| Tony Harrison Past Grand Registrar |
| Maurice Evans Past Grand Registrar |
| During his Address, the Grand Master made quite clear his wish that everyone enjoyed their membership of the Allied Degrees, he then went on to express his thanks for the support of the members as well as their attendance despite the travel difficulties, and efforts within the Order. |
| After the meeting and following suitable refreshments a Banquet was held in the Connaught Rooms which was enjoyed by all present. |
Dinner is served |
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Tucking in! |
| Following the Banquet everyone dispersed to start the journey home, buoyed up by a thoroughly enjoyable day the intrepid travellers from Lancashire made their way north. |
| Article and photos courtesy of our City Correspondent. |
