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Royal Ark Mariners Assembly February 9th 2013

The ever popular Royal Ark Mariners in due form & the business commenced. Roy Wilton, Nailsea Lodge, 1548 & Barrie
Assembly was again held at Nailsea Masonic Newly admitted Royal Ark Mariners were Baker, Somerset Commanders Lodge,
Centre. Well over 100 brethren attended presented to RWBro. David who greeted 1652. But surprise! As Ray Johnstone-
which, with the use of very many extra each brother with a hand-shake & a few Smith was about to return the PGM to his
chairs, filled the Lodge Room to capacity. personal words. Another highlight of the seat, RWBro. David presented him with
At the command of the Provincial Director of meeting was the presentation of Provincial a Provincial Collaret of his own; Ray’s
Ceremonies W. Bro. Ray Johnstone-Smith, Royal Ark Mariner Grand Rank Collarets look of astonishment was amusing to see!
the assembled brethren, including the visiting to the following brethren: Richard Cooper, The business proceeded & ended with the
dignitaries, rose to receive Right Worshipful Bath Lodge, TI. Keith Surry, Irwin Lodge, Provincial Grand Master’s address to the
Brother David Nelson accompanied by his 119. John Smith, William Long Lodge, 191. brethren.
Deputy John Morgan & members of the David Bates, Fidelity & Unanimity Lodge, All then proceeded to the dining room for
Provincial Team; the Assembly was opened 348. Graham Gamble, Exmoor Lodge, 697. an excellent lunch.
Sidney Brailey, Thackeray Lodge, 730. Copy/pics, Ed.

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