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Sixth Annual Mark Ball

The ever popular Mark Ball at the Redcliffe Hotel, Paignton has during the day such as the local antiques fair, (my wife didn’t hear
come and gone, but what a super weekend! The weather kept fine, about this as I quickly steered her to Paignton Zoo for the day)!
(well most of the time) despite the weather man’s warnings. Those Early evening, Mark Masons, their wives, partners and friends mixed
lucky enough to arrive and leisurely settle-in on the Friday were happily together in the bar before their formal presentation to our
treated that evening to a superb meal served by the ever-happy and PGM David Nelson and his wife Catherine, together with Deputy
obliging staff, many of whom, over the years, have become good PGM Ray Guthrie with his wife Hazel.
friends. Come Saturday and many of us set out to visit various venues The dinner that followed was, as we have come to expect, as perfect
as ever and the piano playing of Mr. Mike Alvey put the
icing on the cake. The toast to our PGM was given by
Derek Wilton - just for once in serious mode - his words
being received with approval by all present. The toast to
our ladies gave John Morley a chance to shine.
The evening ended in the Ballroom with dancing
to old favourites multi-instrumental Paul and Suzy
Brown. Near the end of the very pleasant evening a
raffle was held for a new set of Golf-Clubs donated by
Tony Edwards, Master of Else Lodge, 102. The lucky
winner was John Howlett, a member of Langdale Lodge
No.1615 in Taunton. Last but certainly not least, thanks
again to Dorothy and Tony Snook, our organisers
extraordinaire. Book soon for next year, or you will be
disappointed! ...Pictures/copy,Ed.

The pictures shows, top, left to right:
A happy group of friends. Derek Wilton in full
flow. Ray Guthrie with Hazel, Catherine and
David. Festive diners. the Provincial Grand
Master announces the winner of the golf clubs
and a delighted winner, John Howlett.

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