Wednesday 6th November 2024 at Blenheim House, Batley and a super daylight lodge meeting saw Bro. Matthew Toplis installed as W.M. in a very sincere way. A ceremony delivered with feeling and passion. The W.M. W.Bro. David Bower can be very proud of himself for a truly moving ceremony. On hand to see this was the A.Prov.G.M. W.Bro. Andrew J. Brown and W.Bro. Alex Geddes, the elected representative of the charity committee.
At the Festive board Andrew thanked David for a wonderful ceremony, saying he was truly glad he had refused the gavel as he would have otherwise denied the Brethren of one of the best ceremonies he had witnessed for a long time.
The new W.M. now W.Bro. Matthew Toplis thanked everyone for making it such a splendid day and said he was truly looking forward to the year ahead. He and the lodge were optimistic for a candidate and that by a bit of hard work and getting out and about in the Province they had every chance of one.
It was a super meeting and a fabulous Festive board. Brethren Mark Well.
With thanks to
W. Bro John M. Fitzpatrick
P.Prov.G.Stwd