Tuesday 17th September 2024 saw two members joining Copley Lodge. The Lodge welcomed in Bro. Alan Law as a joining member and, Advanced Bro. Peter Smith.
In attendance was the Prov.G.M. R.W. Bro. J Trevor Bolton (Trevor’s own Lodge) and, R.W. Bro. Jim Steggles P.Prov.G.M. Representing the Province was the A.Prov.G.M. W.Bro Andrew J. Brown with a delegation from the Provincial Stewards Lodge and, Acting Officers of the year.
Alan was balloted for and accepted in as a new member of Copley. After which Andrew was admitted welcomed and, salutation given. Andrew thanked the Brethren for their welcome saying it was a pleasure to be there.
The Advancement of Peter then took place. He was ably led through the ceremony by Bro. Peter Buros S.D. At the point of the secrets R.W. Bro. Jim took to the floor and, delivered a flawless rendition of the secrets, an honour indeed for the candidate. Peter was then presented to the S.W. who invested him with the badge and jewel of a Mark Master Mason.
A great ceremony was enjoyed by all. Andrew then retired from the lodge together with his escort of Prov. G.Stwds and, Acting Officers of the year.
A decamp to the Sand Moor Golf club for the Festive board then ensued.
Trevor addressed both Peter and Alan welcoming them to Copley Lodge. Peter being a Craft Mason of over 50 years had thought hard about joining Mark Masonry and, was finally delighted to take the fourth regular step in Freemasonry.
Toast to the Province was undertaken by W. Bro. Lance Johnson and, was responded to by W. Bro Andrew who also presented the two new members with Provincial cuff links.
The toast to the visitors was given by Bro.Kevin Campbell J.W. The response came from W. Bro. Stephan Pearce W.M. of Pontefract Lodge of M.M.M. No.878 who thanked Copley for a great evening.
With thanks to
W.Bro. William R. Light
Prov.G.S.W.
Andrew Johnson
Communications Manager