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What a good idea!

& much acclamation was expressed. Much
informal discussion took place amongst those
present before the guests were entertained at
the festive board. Also present were R.W.
Bro David Nelson our PGM and W.Bro
Roger Blake, Deputy PGM of Gloucester and
Herefordshire.
A small extract follows:
“A beautiful and interesting degree it certainly is, the ceremony of
elevation is quite short, but packed with meaning and symbolism.
The Candidate may enter the lodge-room blindfolded, ‘clothed in
the habiliments of a distressed Mason’ a potential flood victim
looking for refuge perhaps? As he goes through his ‘elevation’ he
At the regular Meeting of Irwin Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners completes the ceremony in a very different state.
on Monday 21st November, the Worshipful Commander, Toby The great point about the Royal Ark Mariner, is that it further
Hammond welcomed a group of 14 Somerset Mark Master Masons develops the idea that is the keynote of your Initiation into the
into the Lodge to hear a short talk on the degree from W.Bro Ray Craft; the making of a new beginning or an adoption of a new
Guthrie Deputy PGM. The object was to make brethren aware of outlook on life”
the degree and to answer any questions that they may have. It was Thanks must go to Commander Toby Hammond and Scribe Neil
the first time in our Province that Mark Master Masons had been Hawes for organising the evening, which proved very successful.
invited to a Royal Ark Mariners Lodge and great interest was shown Pictured left, Senior Warden John Muskett explains the symbols
from both Mark and RAM brethren as the talk proceeded. At the on the Royal Ark Mariner Tracing Board to Bill Roberts.
conclusion W. Bro. Ray was thanked by the Worshipful Commander ....Pic/copy, Ed.

Top Job for John

Dear Editor, course consider my appointment a great honour and assure all, the
Having accepted the Provincial Grand challenge will receive my best attention.I look forward to meeting
Masters invitation to become Provincial and supporting Lodge Secretaries and Scribes both administratively
Grand Secretary, the reality of serving and during my visits around the Province.
this very demanding Office has been Sincerely and Fraternally, John Smith.
slowly sinking in. With absolutely Editor’s note: John was Advanced into the Mendip Lodge of Mark
no doubts, I realise I have a very Master Masons No. 781 in 1999, was Master 2008/2009 and is the
hard act to follow in W.Bro. John current Secretary. He was appointed Provincial Grand Registrar for
Morgan. John has served the Province 2010/2011. John was also Elevated into William Lodge of Royal Ark
so well and we all congratulate him Mariners No. 191 in 2004 and W. Commander during 2010/2011.
on his forthcoming appointment as He is a founder member of the Isle of Wedmore MMM No. 1912 and
Deputy Provincial Grand Master. I do of Founder Treasurer of Portal Lodge RAM No. 155.

Fifty Years for Bob

Southey Craft Lodge Installation held on Monday 17th October 2011
was a very special occasion. In addition to seeing Derek Wilton
install his successor Peter Henley in a superb fashion, Bob Cole
was presented with a certificate celebrating his 50 years in Masonry
by the Provincial Grand Master Stuart Hadler. Great support was
shown for Derek and Bob by the number of Mark Masons present,
including our PGM David Nelson and his Deputy Ray Guthrie.
Stuart Hadler went to great lengths to research Bob’s Masonic
career and how it linked with the history of Southey Lodge.
From left to right we see:-
David Sage, Ray Guthrie-Deputy PGM for Craft & Mark,
Chris Gingell-Provincial Assistant GDC, Peter Henley-WM
and Provincial Steward, Bob Cole, Stuart Hadler-PGM, David
Mason-Provincial J/Warden and David Nelson-PGM for the
Mark Degree in Somerset.
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