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SAMM’s Celebrate Hallam’s 90 years

The three hundred and sixty eighth regular
meeting of the Hallam Lodge held on
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Wednesday 23 November last, marked
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the 90 Anniversary of its Warrant dated
1921. To celebrate this special occasion,
the Somerset Ancient Mark Master’s
(SAMM’s) were invited to take the
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gavel and conduct an 18 Century
version of a Regular Advancement.
The Lodge Room was full to capacity
with extra chairs needed; it was
a wonderful evening of happiness and
entertainment with the vivid colours of the
period dress bringing a bright sparkle to
the event. The SAMM’s members
continued in costume into the Festive
Board and as the festivities continued
through the hot and excellent meal,
the members of Hallam and their
guests were not envious of the team
in their thick costumes and wigs!
During 2010 the SAMM’s team had
an extremely busy year, undertaking
six demonstrations and presenting
£2,000 to four chosen charities; 2011
will be no exception! All individual
costumes and travelling expenses
are paid for by each member of the
team so that all monies raised can be
presented to charity…copy/pics, Ed.
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