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Provincial Annual Ball & Weekend 2007 Editor’s Column

This event is always a popular one in the Somerset Mark calendar, superbly When I f rst went into selling, a
organised every year by Dorothy and Tony Snook, it really is something long time ago! My sales manager
special. This years Ball attended by 180 Ladies, Brethren and friend at the was very fond of barking at me
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Redcliffe Hotel at Paignton on Saturday 8 April was another great success. “Guthrie, the art of communication
Next year the lies with the communicator” Like
Ball will be held most young salesmen I thought my
at the Redcliffe manager was quite barmy but I soon
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25 March. But these particular words. One to one
it isn’t just a communication should be simple but
Saturday event, good communication with a large
there are a range group of people is not something
of options from that is easy to achieve. Although
arriving at Friday we all try at a Provincial level to
lunch time and keep you informed of what is going
departing after on sometimes we just don’t get the
lunch on Sunday message across.
to just coming I had a communication failure
for the Ball on reminder in July when I enquired of a
Saturday. Most of us make a weekend of it. Arriving in time for a leisurely keen golf ng Mason, who was at the
dinner on Friday, then spending Saturday out and about, a visit to Brixham time also the IPM of his Lodge, if he
or Dartmouth or even shopping in Torquay!! intended playing in the Mark Provincial
Come and join in the fun! Your Lodge secretary should have details, if not Golf competition the following week. “I
contact Tony or Dorothy Snook on 01934 838170 don’t know anything about it” he said
Craft v Mark Bowls day “haven’t heard a thing”. It was then
The third annual Mark v Craft bowls competition was held at Shepton Mallet that I thought we really must do better,
Bowls Club on 27 July. The Craft team proved too strong and the Mark lost and so the Somerset Triangle was
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by 61 rinks to 51. However as usual there was much banter and laughter born.
during the event which was followed by a very pleasant buffet lunch. David Why the Triangle? As all Mark Masons
Jenkins on behalf of the Craft accepted the trophy from Ray Guthrie for the know the triangle is the Mark Masters
second year and looked forward to making it three in a row next year! Mark of approval of the work and those
of us who are Royal Ark Mariners
New Provincial Charity Steward know that the Triangle is the symbol of
Tony Old who was appointed Provincial Charity Steward in 2004 is shortly the degree.
moving to Spain and the Provincial Grand Master has been pleased to I would concur very much with the
appoint Eric Kellet of the Mendip Mark Lodge as the new Provincial Charity sentiments expressed by David
Steward. Eric has been heavily involved in the setting up of the 500 club Nelson in his welcome article. The
with John Nicholson. We wish him well in his new role and of course we Mark has been well supported by the
wish Tony old well in Spain and thank him for his efforts as Charity Steward. Craft and by Compass over the years
and we hope that will continue. The
Provincial Secretary’s crib sheet Triangle has another job to do but
Dear Secretaries, not just to give you reminders and
I would f rst of all like to thank all Lodge secretaries and scribes for all their forward planners for your diaries!
hard work and cooperation. It is appreciated not only by me but by the PGM. Although there are lots of those in
Could I gently remind you that at Installations and Advancements you this issue. The Triangle will help keep
should make sure that you issue the latest BofC and bylaws. you abreast of what is happening in
I know it is diff cult and you rely on your members informing you but please the Province and provide articles of
try to keep addresses up to date and inform Province of changes asap. particular interest to Mark Masons and
It is a little late for this one as the book has just appeared but make sure you Royal Ark Mariners.
carefully check the proof entry to the Somerset Masonic Reference book Like the PGM I look forward to
and return it promptly. John Penny, Provincial Secretary. receiving you comments and your
input for future magazines, I hope you
The Travelling Ark enjoy the Triangle. Ray Guthrie

The Travelling Ark is the sister vessel of the Somerset Travelling Keystone,
but here of course it’s purpose is to help promote visiting in the Royal Ark The Somerset Triangle is produced
Mariner degree. The Ark’s progress for 2006/7 will be as follows. for the Provincial Grand Lodge of
Bath TI to Portal RAM at Frome, Wed 20 September, 11.00 am. Mark Master Masons of Somerset.
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Portal to Fidelity & Unanimity RAM, Taunton, Fri 13 October18.30 Editor, Ray Guthrie
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Fidelity & Unanimity to Thackeray RAM, Clevedon, Mon 4 December 19.00 Address, Kynance, Timsbury Road,
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Thackeray to Nailsea RAM, Wed 10 January 18.30 High Littleton, Bristol, BS39 6HL
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Nailsea to Cerdic RAM, Chard, Wed 14 March 18.45 Tel 01761471275.
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Cerdic to Herbert Fuller RAM, Wincanton, Mon 4 June 18.30 email; raygu3@btopenworld.com