Richard Huish Lodge Installation Report

At the first meeting of the new masonic season for Richard Huish Lodge 8518, Taunton, in September 2025, the Brethren were treated to a very unique ceremony. The outgoing Master, Richard Wilson, kindly vacated the Chair and passed the sacred honour of installing the new Master into the hands of Brother Roger (a past Master of the lodge), so that he could make lodge history and be the first Brother ever to install his real life brother to the office of Master of the Lodge.

What followed was an excellent ceremony which will have meant a lot more to the two brothers taking part due to their close family ties. Brother Russell was installed and took up the mantle with ease and confidence and with a cheeky smile informed his “Brother, brother” (Roger), that he was to remember this year that HE was in charge! To which there was a soft reply of “we’ll see about that”. The author can say without fear of contradiction that the Lodge is in for a year of excellent ceremonies in a real family atmosphere of brotherly love and friendship.

The guest of honour for this unique installation was Benjamin Batley, a very highly respected Grand Lodge and Provincial officer who was representing the Provincial Grand Master and he went on to give an address to the new Master, which he did with great ease, gravitas and solemnity.

Report by: Brother Neil – Richard Huish Comms Officer