Paul Introduced at T.F.J. |
| The latest meeting of Thomas Firth Jackson Council was held at Ulverston Masonic Hall and witnessed a new member introduced to the Allied Degree in the person of Paul Johnson. |
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The assembled Brethren – (Neil Atkinson first row, second from right) |
| There was also another increase to the numbers of T.F.J. when Neil Atkinson was accepted as a joining member. |
| WM Bill Joughin retained his place in the Master’s chair to undertake the ceremony for Paul. The lecture of the degree was undertaken by John Bicknell. |
| The degree of Knight of Constantinople was then worked with Dave Sear in the position of Illustrious Potentate. Eddie Crosby was called upon to orate the lecture of the degree. |
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Dave Sear, Paul Johnson and Bill Joughin |
| Afterwards a lunch of pie and peas followed by cheese and biscuits was enjoyed. |
| David Smith, the secretary of T.F.J. had appeared before the meeting to set things up and then went off for another important appointment. |
| However, he was able to return in time for the meal and propose the toast to the health of Paul who was not only a candidate he had proposed for membership but also his son-in-law. |
| It was the start of a busy day for many of those in attendance with some going to Barrow for Baldwin Lodge installation and others making the trip to Morecambe for Heysham Lodge installation. |
| Article and photos courtesy of Dave Sear |
