Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of Durham Provincial Newsletter February 2015

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1 Mark Lodge Meetings Warden Regalia The PGM; RW. Bro. Pr. Denovan Keith Wilson has decided to appoint W. Bro. James Stubbings PPrGJO, as Warden Regalia, to commence with immediate effect. Jim s duties will be to receive Regalia and Jewels DONATED by members the Province for re sale to members within the province receiving Provincial rank for the first time or Promotions. Jim will produce a list items as they become available, which will be circulated within the Provincial newsletter. The receipts from these re sales will be donated to the Mark Provincial Benevolent fund, items cannot be re sold on behalf Brethren who wish to retain the proceeds. All enquiries direct to Jim Stubbings at 11, Marwell Drive, The Glade, Usworth, Washington. NE37 3LH j.stubbings@btinternet.com Industry No. 293 Monday 2 nd February 7.00pm Installation Walton No.1106 Monday 2 nd February 6.45pm Hackworth No. 761 Tuesday 3 rd February 6.45pm Cestria No Tuesday 3 rd February 6.30pm Steadfast No. 846 Wednesday 4 th February 6.45pm Harte No. 740 Monday 9 th February 7.00pm Installation Bernard Gilpin No. 860 Tuesday 10 th February 7.00pm Percy No. 122 Thursday 12 th February 7.00pm Elevation No Thursday 12 th February 6.45pm Bede No. 605 Friday 13 th February 7.00pm Jarrow No. 701 Monday 16 th February 7.00pm William Todd No. 929 Tuesday 17 th February 6.45pm Prov. Visit Ambrose Crowley No Tuesday 17 th February 6.45pm Barnard Castle No. 778 Friday 20 th February 6.45pm Moseley No. 925 Friday 20 th February 7.00pm Inst. Masters No Monday 23 rd February 6.30pm Shipley No Tuesday 24 th February 7.00pm Union No. 124 Thursday 26 th February 7.00pm Dunelm No. 356 Thursday 26 th February 6.45pn Installation St.Andrews No. 854 Thursday 26 th February 6.45pm

2 Royal Ark Mariner Lodge Meetings Union No. 124 Wednesday 11 th February 7.00pm Darlington No. 250 Wednesday 11 th February 6.45pm Dunelm No. 356 Wednesday 11 th February 6.30pm Bede No. 605 Tuesday 24 th February 6.45pm Elevation No Wednesday 25 th February 7.00pm Installation Clavering No. 896 Thursday 26 th February 7.00pm Note:- Start times quoted for Mark and RAM Lodges are normal start times. For Installations, Instruction demo s and Provincial visits refer to Summons. In adverse weather conditions please check with the Lodge Secretary as the Provincial Visit may have been cancelled at short notice The Worcestershire will host the 147 th Mark Benevolent Fund Annual Festival on Saturday 4 TH July 2015 at the Chateau Impney Droitwich. Dear Sir & Brother, The Provincial Grand Master Pressor Denovan Keith Wilson and his lady invite you and your partner to join them for the above festival weekend. Friday 3rd July 2015 Coach travel from to the 4* Menzies Birmingham Stourport Manor Hotel. Evening meal at the hotel. Saturday 4th July 2015 Breakfast. Note The Grand Officers dinner will once again be held at the Shildon Masonic Hall Friday 27th February at a cost (wine inc.) Invitations and booking forms will be sent by or snail mail during December. All replies to John Nye, 3, Coppice Mount, Crook. DL15 9NY johnnye@talktalk.net An optional excursion to the famous city Worcester to explore its famous sights at your leisure. Transport to and from the Festival Dinner and Presentation in the Chateau Impney Droitwich. Sunday 5 th July 2015 Breakfast Return journey

3 The cost the coach travel, two nights hotel accommodation with breakfast and dinner on the Friday evening will be 230 per person in a twin or double room and 260 per person for a single room. This includes the cost the Festival Dinner on the Saturday. The Worcestershire brooch is an additional 10 which only the male members the party are expected to wear. The Stourport Manor Hotel is just minutes from Kidderminster and stands in 23 acres grounds overlooking the historic Georgian riverside town Stourportupon-Severn. The hotel has a reputation for being one the finest contemporary four-star country house hotels in Worcestershire. OBITUARIES December 2014 January 2015 Lodge Secretaries please provide notification ASAP to allow the obituary to appear in this Newsletter in a timely manner. News A booking form is attached. As the numbers are limited I ask for a 90 per person deposit for the travel, hotel and Festival Dinner. The deposit to be paid immediately and that the balance is settled by the 30th April Ken Anderson Kenneth I Anderson Provincial Grand Registrar.

4 Dates For Your Diaries 2015 Mark / RAM Lodge Instruction Festival Tuesday 31st March 2105 Royal Ark Mariner Investiture Meeting Friday 27th March 2015, Mark Gala Dinner 16th May 2015, Annual Meeting Wednesday 24th June 2015, 147th Mark Benevolent Fund Festival Friday, Saturday, 3 rd & 4 th July 2015, Droitwich Shildon Masonic Hall Ferryhill Chambers Spennymoor Town Hall Lancastrian Suite, Dunston Lodge Instruction Festival Dear Sir & Brother, The 2015 Festival the Mark Master Masons Lodge Instruction will be held on Tuesday 31st March 2015 at Shildon Masonic Hall, Middleton Road, Shildon DL4 1NN Demonstrations Royal Ark Mariner Ceremony Elevation : to commence at 6.00 p.m. Mark Master Masons Ceremony Advancement : to commence at 7.15 p.m. (Appropriate Regalia must be worn at each Ceremony) Brethren are cordially invited to make application for ticket(s) for themselves, and other Brethren wishing to attend the Festive Board following the Demonstration Ceremonies. The tickets are priced at The closing date for applications to dine is: Monday 23rd To: Graham Bainbridge graham@bainbridge103.fsnet.co.uk Post:- G Bainbridge Esq. 28, Swirral Edge, Washington, Tyne & Wear. NE37 1UW Please supply ( ) Ticket (s) for the Festive Board Name and Rank Brother (In capitals) Information: About all the above events can be obtained by contacting The Provincial Grand Secretary W Bro Danny Guy d.guy161@btinternet.com Tel: Make cheques payable to: Mark Lodge Instruction Brethren are requested to note the following: Both Members and Non-Members are invited to attend the Ceremonies (If eligible) and Festive Board. Any Brother requiring a Special Dietary Meal should contact David Frostwick davidfrostwick@btinternet.com (Stating their exact requirement)

5 Brethren, The Annual Investiture Meeting Grand Mark Lodge will be held in Freemasons Hall, Great Queen Street, London, on Tuesday 10 th June 2014 when a number Brethren from this Province will be appointed or promoted. In excess 60 brethren from this province attended last year s meeting to support the Brethren who were being appointed and promoted on that occasion. MARK ANNUAL INVESTITURE Tuesday 10 th June Grand Lodge London Request for train tickets:- From Newcastle* * Darlington* Returning to Darlington* * Newcastle* Holder Railcard YES / NO* (type Senior / Disabled etc) I have been asked by the Provincial Grand Master to co-ordinate the purchase rail tickets for those wishing to travel this year. In order to make this task a little easier to manage please complete and return the below form to me as soon as possible so that I may assemble a list those wishing to travel. Name address Signature Contact phone number The cost the tickets will only be known when they are released for purchase by East Coast approximately 12 weeks prior to the date travel at which time I must know the details the tickets required to enable me to get the cheapest tickets. The train to London will either be the or the from Newcastle whichever is the cheaper and we will be returning on the from King s Cross. The completion and return the form represents a commitment to honour the cost the tickets as requested. Without a form I will not be able to include you in the group ticket purchase. Delete as appropriate* Dining arrangements are the personal responsibility those attending but It would also be helpful if you could indicate where you intend to dine. Connaught Rooms / Own arrangements* Return to K I Anderson kianderson@sky.com 31 Ullswater Road, Chester le Street. DH2 3HG

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