Thameside Mark & RAM Lodge No 1463
Thursday 9 December 2021
Orsett Masonic Centre
Thameside Mark Master Masons and Royal Ark Mariners came together for their regular meeting on Thursday 9 December at Orsett Masonic Centre. They were honoured with a visit from the Assistant Provincial Grand Master,
W. Bro Richard Goodwin and were all looking forward to a pleasant afternoon.
The Royal Ark Mariner Lodge took centre stage on the day with Installation of
Bro. Andy Wilkins by his predecessor W.Bro Patrick Southin. The Lodge was opened punctually by the Worshipful Commander and the Lodge welcomed the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, W. Bro Richard Goodwin into their Ark.
After the customary agenda items, the Assistant Provincial Grand Master stood
and presented a Grand Lodge certificate to Bro. Stephen Ham who had been recently Elevated into the Lodge.
The Worshipful Commander then proceeded to install his successor
Bro. Andy Wilkins in a very nice Ceremony which was appreciated by all the brethren assembled. Having taken his rightful place, the newly installed Commander then Appointed and Installed his Officers for the ensuing year.
The Almoner and Charity Steward stood in turn and gave their reports, and the Lodge was then closed in due form.
It was noted by all the brethren that the new Worshipful Commander had done a sterling job during the meeting as he was suffering from considerable back pain throughout.
W. Bro Richard Goodwin and were all looking forward to a pleasant afternoon.
The Royal Ark Mariner Lodge took centre stage on the day with Installation of
Bro. Andy Wilkins by his predecessor W.Bro Patrick Southin. The Lodge was opened punctually by the Worshipful Commander and the Lodge welcomed the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, W. Bro Richard Goodwin into their Ark.
After the customary agenda items, the Assistant Provincial Grand Master stood
and presented a Grand Lodge certificate to Bro. Stephen Ham who had been recently Elevated into the Lodge.
The Worshipful Commander then proceeded to install his successor
Bro. Andy Wilkins in a very nice Ceremony which was appreciated by all the brethren assembled. Having taken his rightful place, the newly installed Commander then Appointed and Installed his Officers for the ensuing year.
The Almoner and Charity Steward stood in turn and gave their reports, and the Lodge was then closed in due form.
It was noted by all the brethren that the new Worshipful Commander had done a sterling job during the meeting as he was suffering from considerable back pain throughout.
The customary turnaround then took place to enable the Mark Lodge to be opened.
The Worshipful Master, W. Bro Derek Murton then opened the Mark Lodge and the Provincial Assistant Director of Ceremonies, W.Bro Phil Richardson was admitted, who then formed up an escort to receive Assistant Provincial Grand Master, who was admitted and welcomed by the brethren.
The Worshipful Master then appointed and invested those officers who were absent at the Installation meeting.
The Assistant provincial Grand Master then stood and presented the lodge with a Grand Patron Collarette in recognition of its charitable efforts.
There being nothing more for the Lodge to do, it was closed in due form and the brethren retired for a very welcome refreshment and then to the festive board.
The Worshipful Master, W. Bro Derek Murton then opened the Mark Lodge and the Provincial Assistant Director of Ceremonies, W.Bro Phil Richardson was admitted, who then formed up an escort to receive Assistant Provincial Grand Master, who was admitted and welcomed by the brethren.
The Worshipful Master then appointed and invested those officers who were absent at the Installation meeting.
The Assistant provincial Grand Master then stood and presented the lodge with a Grand Patron Collarette in recognition of its charitable efforts.
There being nothing more for the Lodge to do, it was closed in due form and the brethren retired for a very welcome refreshment and then to the festive board.
Posted 18 December 2021
