Tuesday 5th November 2024, bonfire night. Eastwood Masonic Hall, Bottoms lit with bright sparkling colours and, fireworks filling the night sky.
Twenty three Mark Master Masons from the Provinces of both West Yorkshire and East Lancashire gathered for the meeting of Caldene Lodge of Mark Master MasonsNo 501.
W. Bro. Richard Cameron, leading his team of officers, conducted a splendid Advancement ceremony for Bro. Graham S. Franklin who, after thirty five years,finally joined this wonderful order. Its never too late Brethren.
Congratulations to Richard who only recently went into the chair. This was his first ceremony as W.M. There was also a proposal for a new member, great news, and further work for Richard, who certainly did a great job on the night.
Bonfire night was the theme for the Festive board with Homemade Pumpkin Soup for starters and Parkin with Ice Cream to finish. The Meat and Potato Pie was good too. All that was missing was the sparklers but, I suppose the meeting was the sparkle!
Bro. Graham S. Franklin, now a Mark Master Mason, thanked Richard and his officers who took part in the ceremony. He thought the ceremony very different but certainly enjoyed it and, was very much looking forward to getting involved. Closing by thanking his proposer W. Bro Andrew Daly and seconder W. Bro. Tony Mackrell.
Bro. Craig Oates of Eland Mark Lodge No. 493 congratulated Richard and the members of Caldene for the warm welcome he, and the other visitors had received.
What a fantastic evening. A great ceremony, great food but, most of all, great company.
With thanks to
W.Bro. John M. Fitzpatrick
P. Prov .G. Stwd.