Not a Bridge to far! |
| On Thursday 22nd August following a relaxing somewhat damp summer recess David Hooley welcomed all the assembled members and guests to Lawrence Council meeting at Chorley. |
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| Peter Bowling (Lawrence Council) Jim Richards (TF Jackson Council), |
Gary Errock (Saddleworth Council), Joe Crabtree (TF Jackson Council) |
| Around thirty Allied Masons were present to witness four members being admitted to the Degree of Red Cross of Babylon. |
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Peter Schofield and Geoff Catterall with the Candidates |
| Amongst those in attendance was the Grand Master Tom Jackson |
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Jim Richards, Terry Pearson and Joe Crabtree |
| The Ceremony was conducted by Geoff Catterall assisted by Peter Schofield who also presented the Lecture. |
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The Palatine contingent: Frank Hogarth, Harry Robinson and Eric Picton |
| Before the meeting closed the 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 Rimmer, who at the October of Grand Council will receive a first appointment to the Rank of P.G.Std.B. |
| In reply David Hooley thanked the District Grand Prefect for his generous comments inviting him and all present to join him for well earned refreshment and dinner. |
| Article and photo's from our Chorley Correspondent |
