Wednesday, 8th February at Radcliffe Masonic Hall, Bolton Road, with WBro Thomas Stewart Mills PAGStb, who on this occasion was attending as the representative of the Provincial Grand Master. Also in attendance was WBro David G Rainford, DepPGM who was a member of the Lodge.… Read more “Wike Mark 142 – Installation”
Thursday 2nd February at Salford Masonic Hall, Hemsley House, The Crescent, Salford Mark Lodge No 994 held their installation meeting and in attendance was WBro David G Rainford the Deputy Provincial Grand Master accompanied by a small deputation.
The Lodge was opened at 6:05 by the Master WBro Terrace Bailey PProvGSD, who welcomed WBro David G Rainford into the Lodge and thanked him and the deputation for taking time out to attend the installation meeting.… Read more “Salford Mark 994 – Installation”
On Tuesday 17th January at Accrington Masonic Hall, Starkie Mark Lodge No 159 held a very special meeting to celebrate their Sesquicentenary. They have met continually from 1873 through to 2023 and the meeting was held on the very date of 150 years from consecration.… Read more “Starkie Mark 159 – Sesquicentenary”
On a wet winter’s night on Tuesday 10th January at Bury Masonic Hall
William Romaine Callander Lodge of Mark Masons No 136 held their installation meeting. In attendance on behalf of the Provincial Grand Master was VWBro David H Thompson APGM, the acting director of ceremonies WBro Jack Ashton, and a number from the deputation team.… Read more “Wet and Wintery for 136”
On Monday 9th January 2023 Mossley Mark Lodge No 1381 held its first meeting of 2023 at Westholme Masonic Hall. This day was indeed a special one for the Master VWBro Malcolm C Moreland PGSO who, on the 8 January 1973, joined Mossley Mark Lodge No 1381 and has achieved 50 years of membership in the Mark Degree.… Read more “50 Years in Mossley 1381”
On Tuesday, 20th December Fabric Mark Lodge No 939 held its meeting at Rochdale Masonic Hall. This meeting was rather special as they were carrying out an Advancement ceremony along with help from the Lodge of instruction Semper Paratus.
The Worshipful Master Bro Stuart Smith opened the meeting at 6:40 with 15 brethren in attendance including RWBro Alexander S McLaren, PPGM.… Read more “Fabric Mark Lodge No 939”
As we approach the end of 2022 it is time for a moment of reflection.
Whilst the year has seen a return to Freemasonry as we know it, it is fair to say that a good number of Brethren are still apprehensive about returning to their Lodges with Covid ever at the back of their minds.… Read more “Provincial Grand Master’s Christmas Message”