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Provincial Grand Secretary’s Corner

Provincial Grand Assembly to attend as possible. With this copy of the Secretaries and Scribes.
of Royal Ark Mariners Triangle you should have received your Mark and Royal Ark Mariners Grand
On Saturday 28 February individual copy of the Provincial Summons Officers Mess
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2009 the fifth Provincial and reply slip for those wishing to dine; The second Grand Officers Mess has been
Grand Assembly of Royal (those Brethren who are to be appointed arranged for Tuesday 17 March 2009 at
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Ark Mariners will be held Provincial Officers for the forthcoming year Bridgwater Masonic Hall commencing at
at Nailsea Masonic Hall would already have indicated earlier, if they 12.30 for 1pm. If any Grand Officer has
under the banner of the are dining). As you probably know this is not received the information regarding this
Somerset Commanders the only Province in which ladies are invited event and the cost and would like to attend,
Lodge No.1652. The to join us for dinner following the meeting. I would be grateful if they would contact me
Assembly is open to all Royal For the benefit of the ladies, entertainment as soon as possible.
Ark Mariners and the Provincial Grand is provided during the afternoon whilst the Secretaries/Scribes and Directors
Master is anxious that the Commanders meeting is in progress. Hopefully, you will of Ceremonies Meeting
of each Lodge together with his Wardens be able to attend together with your wife It is proposed to hold a further meeting for
attend wearing their collars of office. For / partner. For the first time all new Mark Lodge Secretaries, Scribes and Directors of
the first time all newly Elevated Royal Master Masons Advanced since the last Ceremonies on Friday 28 August 2009 at
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Ark Mariners since the last Assembly Provincial Meeting will receive a personal Wedmore Masonic Hall. On this occasion
will receive a personal invitation from the invitation from the Provincial Grand Master the meeting will be chaired by the Provincial
Provincial Grand Master inviting them inviting them to attend when they will be Grand Master, R.W.Bro. David B. Nelson.
to attend and will be allocated reserved allocated reserved seating. Again this meeting will also be open to
seating. The Assembly will commence at Speakers Assistant Secretaries and Directors of
11am. Brethren are to be seated by 10.45am. In the last edition of Triangle I indicated Ceremonies. Further information will be
Further information can be obtained from that I would like to establish a directory of sent to all Lodge Secretaries/Scribes in due
Lodge Scribes. Those Brethren who wish speakers who would be prepared to give course.
to stay for lunch following the Assembly talks or presentations relevant to the Mark I look forward to meeting as many Brethren
and Installation Meeting of the Somerset Degree or Royal Ark Mariner Degree to any as possible during my travels to Lodges
Commanders Lodge will need to contact Lodge who are in the unfortunate position around the Province in this coming year.
W.Bro. Peter Boice, (Scribe, Somerset of not having a candidate. I am still trying I would like to take this opportunity of
Commanders Lodge). to put together the directory and would ask thanking all Lodge Secretaries and Scribes
Provincial Meeting again if you would be willing to have your for their continued support, commitment and
As you are aware the Annual Provincial name placed on this directory. If so, I would hard work in helping in the smooth running
Meeting of Mark Master Masons is to be therefore be grateful if you would contact of our Province.
held again at the Webbington Hotel on me giving a title and a short synopsis of your
Saturday 2 May 2009 and the Provincial talk or presentation. The directory will in John G. Morgan
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Grand Master would like as many Brethren due course be made available to all Lodge Provincial Grand Secretary

First Grand Officers’ Mess held at Nailsea Masonic Centre

Thirty five brethren attended the first Mark Grand Officers Mess
held at the Nailsea Masonic Centre. The Provincial Grand Master
David Nelson accompanied by his Deputy, Ray Guthrie happily
greeted all those
arriving and after
a splendid lunch
in a very convivial
atmosphere,
The PGM rose
and formally
welcomed all
to the meeting.
Questions
were asked and a lively exchange soon took place. It was unanimously agreed that
opinions sought this exchange of ideas was beneficial to Somerset Mark Masonry
concerning all in general and to the membership in particular. It was proposed
things Mark and that it should become a regular feature in the Provincial Calendar.

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