William Long Mark Lodge Centenary – Friday 18th October 2024
100 Years Of Mark Masonry Celebrated at Burnham On Sea, in the Province Of Somerset
Friday 18th October was a very special evening at the William Long Lodge 191 with the presentation of two long service certificates plus the installation of the new Worshipful Master.
Having enjoyed an amazing 60 years in Mark Masonry, Geoff Nash, Past Deputy Provincial Grand Master, was presented with his 60 years Certificate, by our Provincial Grand Master, Philip Voisey. The Brethren were very well entertained by both these Brethren as they learned about Geoff’s Mark History combined with some fascinating, amusing and interesting stories.
Philip Voisey then, very unexpectedly, requested that Keith Fisher should be presented to him. The Provincial Grand Master announced that Keith has now completed 40 years in Mark Mason and presented him with his 40 Years Certificate.
This regular meeting is our Installation. Unfortunately, the Worshipful Master, Alva Excell had suffered a bad fall a few weeks previously and although nearly recovered, wasn’t well enough to be at Lodge on this occasion. This, however, gave us the opportunity to put Geoffrey Nash into the Chair to conduct the Installation Ceremony, which he did with great gusto and aplomb, delivering near perfect workings as he put Chris Perry into the Chair. Geoff even delivered the Address to the Master!
Following an excellent evening of Masonry in the Temple the Brethren retired to the dining room for a fine meal at the Festive Board.
