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PROVINCIAL ALMONER

W. Bro David Lyons
Who’s Who at the The Mark Benevolent Fund came into exist-
Keystone ence in 1868. Search, ‘Mark Benevolent
Fund’ and you can find a brief but very in-
formative document outlining its origins and
the work it continues to do.
The Keystone is the Internationally, nationally and locally there
publication of the are so many ways that the MBF can and
Provincial Grand does provide help and support.
Lodge of Mark Master Within the Province, if a Brother or his dependants need help,
Masons of Somerset then that Brother or Petitioner can go to his Lodge Almoner, the
Provincial Almoner or directly to the MBF. There is a requirement
to fill in a form and to provide some financial information but there
Editor is help to do this. Any enquiries and information will always be
strictly confidential.
R. J. Dredge Every effort is made to process a Petition as quickly as possible
2 Styles Park but inevitably there can occasionally be a short delay whilst all
Frome the necessary information is ascertained. Fortunately within the
Somerset BA11 5AL Province of Somerset, we have the financial resources to be able
01373 467145 to act very promptly with help.
rjdsingers@aol.com
As is so often said, Almoners can only do their job and help if
Publisher they are kept fully informed. There are so many ways that Almon-
T.B.Hulbert ers can organise help and support for Brethren and their families,
92A High Street but that can only be done if are made aware of a possible need.
Chapmanslade It is also very helpful to know about the happy and celebratory
Wiltshire events. It is a great pleasure to be able to add our congratula-
BA13 4AN tions for special family occasions.
01373 832343
thulbert@msn.com If any Lodge Almoner or Brother needs any further information
regarding petitions or requests for help, please contact me.
Home – 01761 232387 Mobile – 07790 234849
e mail – thelyons275@btinternet.com

.IN MEMORIAM

Check the Provincial W.Bro Kenneth Leslie Wheadon Cerdic 571 Died 23rd February 2019
Website at W.Bro Coiin Leonard Canham Portcullis 1656 Died 20th February 2019
www.somersetmarkmasons W.Bro Colin Howard Basson Nailsea 1548 Died 2nd March 2019
.co.uk Bro Trevor Burgess Nailsea 1548 Died 8th May 2019
W.Bro Anthony Price George Norman 967 Died 2nd June 2019
for UpToDate news from
the Mark Province of W.Bro Vernon Richard Harding Mendip 781 Died 4th June 2019
Somerset W.Bro John Suttie Whittaker Hallam 730 Died 4th June 2019
Bro Michael John Dyer Fidelity & Unanimity Died 16th May 2019

Bro Lesley Wills White Mendip 781 Died 8th July 2019

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