Dewsbury Lodge of Royal Ark mariners No.641, Installation 19th June 2023

A healthy attendance at the Masonic Temple, Dewsbury but hardly surprising given that the Commander elect was Brother Jason Cunningham; it presented an opportunity for a gathering of the Secretariat and they did not let him down. The Lodge was opened in due form by the Worshipful Commander, W.Bro. Steven Broadbent and the first item …

Two for the price of one at Bronte Lodge of Mark Master Masons No.535

Monday 20th February 2023.  A special night for Bronte. Although they do occur it’s not often that you see a Lodge do a double Advancement. This did not deter them to produce a first class ceremony and, it really was first class.  V.W.Bro. John E. Vause the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, W.Bro. Mark Holland the Deputy Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies, W.Bro. Bill Pickles the Senior Past Master and …

A cold snowy day but the show must go on at Knaresborough Castle No. 768

Installation day Friday 10th March 2023.  The day started with a good covering of snow and a blizzard of emails asking whether the meeting could/should go ahead. First priority, check the caterer. Having confirmed that Lianne could make it across from York the next priority was to check that enough people could walk to the Lodge …

Rother Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 651 Installation Meeting

A typically warm and enthusiastic welcome greeted the Brethren to Rotherham Golf Club at Thrybergh, one of the most well appointed venues in the Province. Worshipful Master, Worshipful Brother Michael Speight, together with his Wardens, opened  the Lodge in immaculate style   Salutations were then given commencing with Right Worshipful Brother James Truswell, Past Provincial …

Copley Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 111 Installation Meeting

A goodly number met at the Masonic Hall. The Allerton, Leeds for the Installation of the Master Elect, Worshipful Brother Stuart Burrows to be faced with a sea of happy, smiling faces which pertained throughout the proceedings. After the Dispensation had been read, the Worshipful Master, Worshipful Brother Lance Johnson opened the Lodge in fine …

A Family affair at Pontefract Lodge of Mark Master Masons No.878

Thursday, the 23rd March 2023, at 4.30. p.m.,the  Worshipful Master, Worshipful Brother Andy Weston opened the Lodge with a good attendance evident. The usual house keeping issues confirmed, including the Minutes of the previous meeting, correspondence read and scrutineers of the Lodge accounts appointed, attention turned to the Installation of Brother Ian Robertson as Worshipful Master …