PGM of DURHAM

RW.Bro. Prof.DENOVANKEITHWILSON

PROVINCIAL GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS AND ROYAL ARK MARINERS OF DURHAM

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NOVEMBER 2016

RW Bro.Gordon Craigs, Provincial Grand Master of Northumberland andthe Festival President of the Lodge of Instruction festival held at themasonic Hall in Crook on 30th September 2016, was delighted with thewarm welcome he received from the Provincial Grand Master of DurhamRWBro.Professor Denovan Keith Wilson and his Lodge of InstructionTeam and the many visiting brethren at the meeting.Durham and Northumberland have a very strong relationship going all theway back to the days when the two were still joined as one. Theseparation of the two provinces did not lessen this strong bond and manyvisits and much co-operation continued. Taking the Presidency of theLodge of Instruction Festival is one example of this.The LOI Team presented a demonstration of an advancement which wasmuch enjoyed and appreciated by all the brethren. The PGM ofNorthumberland was so impressed that he related to the assembly thathe wants to establish a Lodge of Instruction in his own Province ofNorthumberland, as he could see how this can benefit the brethren andlodges in his own Province of Northumberland.At the festive board VWBro. Frank Rankin,PGJO, was presented with acheque for £500 for the Centenary Celebration Fund by VWBro. StuartR.Ingram,PGJO. VWBro. Rankin thanked the brethren in his reply to thepresentation. The evening continued in good spirit and humour withsome excellent speeches and toasts, finally closing a great night andlooking forward to the same success next year.

VWBro.Stuart A.Ingram,PGJO, and RWBro.Gordon Craigs,PGM of Northumberland, presenting a GrandMasters Lodge jewel to RWBro. ProfD.K.Wilson PGM of Durham at the LOI Festival in Crook.

VWBro.Frank Rankin,PGJO, receiving a cheque forthe Centenary Celebration Fund from VWbro.Stuart Ingram,PGJO, and the DeputyPGMNorthumberland VWBro.Stuart Cairns in theforeground.

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Ernest Dixon Lodge of MMM no. 1015 on 20th September 2016 , Sunderland, saw Bro,Paul Swansbury installed asWorshipful Master. Despite his many other commitments in other masonic and work matters, he still finds time to take theChair of his lodge for a year, much to the delight of the brethren of the lodge. His installation by W.Bro. JohnNicholson,PPrGJO, was exemplary in the high standard achieved which also included some good humoured momentsduring the ceremony, without losing the dignity befitting such a ceremony. An explanation of the Collarets was given byW.Bro. Roy Neville,PGJO, and W.Bro. Dave Dorward,Dist.GStd(Spain) IPM, gave an explanation of the Working Tools.

St. Andrews Lodge No.854 in Stanley on the 22nd September 2016 had a double celebration with a ballot for two re-joiningmembers and the Installation as their Worshipfull Master of W.Bro.Eric Grosvenor,PPGJW.The Representative of the PGM V.W.Bro.Frank A.Rankin,ProvDGM and his DofC W.Bro.M.Davis,PGJD,ProvDGDC werepresent at the meeting and witnessed an excellent installation ceremony conducted by W.Bro.Ray Oxley.

Ravensworth Lodge of MMM No.718 28thSeptember 2016.W.Bro. Robert Summerson, the new WorshipfulMaster, congratulated by the ProvincialRepresentative of the PGM, W.Bro.AlanGurney,ProvGSW, after an impressive installationceremony conducted by the IPM, W.Bro.IanMason,PPGJO.A very well attended lodge meeting enjoyed agreat evening and friendly atmosphere at thefestive board, and all the brethren wish Robert avery happy year in office.The WM thanked the brethren for making his day aspecial one and he looks forward to visiting asmany lodges as possible during his year in thechair.

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Percy Lodge of Mark Masons No.122The Representative of the Provincial Grand MasterW.Bro.Peter Harrison,ProvGJW and the brethren ofthe Percy Lodge No.122 together with W.Bro.PhilipChaffer, PPGSwdB, who is continuing in office as theWorshipful Master for a second year.The meeting also had a extra special meaning forW.Bro.Peter Harrison,ProvGJW, as it was the PercyLodge No.122 where he was advanced and became aMark Master Mason in 1998. He was doubly proud tobe the Provincial Representative at this meetingwhere he started his Mark Masonic career.

Bernard Gilpin Lodge of Royal Ark MarinersNo.860.On the 19th September 2016, W.Bro. Alan Monkhousewas installed as Worshipful Commander for a secondyear in succession. W.Bro.Michael Graham Snr,GRank, Representing the PGM, conveying thecongratulations and very best wishes from the PGMsure in the knowledge that the lodge will have anotherexcellent year.

Walton Lodge of Mark Master Masons No.1106On Monday 3rd October at the Masonic hall in Crook, Walton Mark Lodge had

the happy occasion of Advancing two brethren in a double ceremony in thepresence of the Provincial Grand Master and a Deputation of his officers. A fullTemple saw a ceremony quite rare these days with two brethren advanced on thesame night which will have created a lasting memory for the two new MarkMaster Masons and everyone present.

The two newly advanced Mark Master Masons,Bro.N.Stokell and Bro. George Lonsdale togetherwith W.Bro. John D. Lonsdale,ProvGSD(N/Land),the worshipful Master of Walton Lodge of MMMNo.1106.

BEDE LODGE OF MMM NO.605W.Bro. David J.M. Lawson,PPGStwd,PPGReg, just can't get enough and agreed to be installed in the chair of the Bede MarkLodge No.605 as Worshipful Master for his third time, thus re-affirming his genuine and deep affection for the Mark Degree aswell as his dedication to his lodge and the brethren. The Representative of the PGM, W.Bro.Malcolm J. Graham, PAGDC, wasdelighted to see the temple filled with so many brethren, which included the deputy Provincial Grand Master, VW.Bro.Frank A.Rankin,PGJO. The installation ceremony was ably conducted by W.Bro. Alan Prest,PAGDC,PPGSW, as the installing Master.The festive board continued an excellent evening with good cheer and sustenance of various sorts, a great way to end anevening and start a new masonic year for a Mark Master Mason Lodge.

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THE RW PROVINCIAL GRANDMASTER REPRESENTS AT THECRAFT INSTALLATION OF THEDEPUTY PROVINCIAL GRANDMASTER.

Thursday, 6th October 2016 was avery special day for our DeputyProvincial Grand Master VWBroFrank Alexander Rankin. As afounder member of WinlatonSt.Pauls No.8931 Craft Lodge inOctober 1980 and WorshipfulMaster at that lodge in 1988 he hadbeen elected in June 2016 asWorshipful Master for the year2016-2017.It was with great joy that the LodgeSecretary informed WBro. Frank inAugust that the representative of theProvincial Grand Master RWBro.Norman Eric Heaviside on thisoccasion would be none other thanVWBro.Professor Keith Wilson, PastDeputy Provincial Grand Master inthe Craft and Provincial Grand

Master of the Mark Degree inDurham.As Frank said, “ well it is a greatpleasure to have your boss as theRepresentative and I am sure wewill have a great attendance”. Thisstatement proved to be correct andwhen the Inner Guard closed thedoor of the lodge following theadmittance of the representative,there were 25 Craft Grand LodgeOfficers assembled on the floor andmany more Grand Mark LodgeOfficers in attendance.What a spectacle with 110 Brethrenin the lodge room and not a spareseat in sight.Following the salutations the lodgeDofC, WBro.Martin Rankin, proudlypresented his farther W.Bro.Frankfor the benefit of installation. W.Bro.Frank was very ably installed intothe chair by the Installing Master,WBro. David Patterson. Theaddress to the Worshipful Masterwas delivered in a very moving

manner by WBro. Martin Rankin.The business of the evening beingended the brethren then retired tothe downstairs dining room wherean excellent festive board wasenjoyed by all.In keeping with the wishes of theFounder Members the toasts andresponses were kept to a minimumwith one exception, WBro.TonyCraven who had been appointedSenior Deacon of the lodge hadbeen asked to propose a brief toastto the Worshipful Master. Being agood friend of Frank and his wifeMargaret the exploits of manyrecent cruises he had spent with hiswife Val and Margaret and Frankwhere secrets no more.A night to remember by allconcluded with the TylersToast at10.30pm. F.R.

Like many of us, W.Bro. Allan Gurney will be out and about at many Lodges, Chapters, andother Masonic events over the next few months.

However, you may see him struggling under the weight of a 1 litre bottle of malt whisky(Bowmore Islay). You can relieve him of his burden by buying a number for £1 (yes, it’s a steal -only 1 pound Sterling for a litre of malt whisky!). This will enter you into the draw for the saidbottle, which will be held in June.

All proceeds from the draw are to be donated to the 2021 Festival. So, get those £1 coins out,Brethren!

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NOVEMBER 2016INFORMATION

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16th September 2016 - Alan Thompson M1055, 1093 & 1820 PPrGJO HM RAM1055 RAMPrGR17th October 2016 - Leonard Fullerd Walker, M718 PPGSW

Hartlepool Mark Master Mason Receives – Long ServiceAward from RNLI

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is the largestcharity that saves lives at sea around the coasts of the UK,Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man as well as onsome inland waterways.

StevenPounder aHartlepoolMarkMason received his LongService Award of 20 years’ service from The Royal NationalLifeboat Institution (RNLI) at aCeremony at theRamsideHall

Hotel in September. Steven joined the Hartlepool LifeboatStation in 1995 and after completing training in 1996 hebecame a member of the Crew of the Hartlepool Lifeboattrained in use of both All-Weather Lifeboat and the InshoreLifeboat. (Pictured below is Steven’s Long Service Award)

Over the last 20 years Steven has been called out onnumerous occasions and in all weathers to rescue those indanger on the North Sea in the Tees Bay from rescuing boatsand crews with engine failure and especially missing personsat sea. Steven is still asmember of theHartlepool AllWeatherLifeboat. Steven is also the Stations VisitsOfficer and his roleis to visit Schools andother organisations local to give talks onthe work of the R.N.L.I and especially Hartlepool Lifeboats inparticular. (Pictured below is Steven with his LadyWife Jackyat the Awards Ceremony).

Steven was Advance in Mark Masonry in Eclectic Lodge ofMark Masters No.39 on 26th January 1983 and was Masterin 2003. He received Provincial Honours in 2003 with PastGrand Senior Deacon and then promoted to Past GrandRegistrar in 2013 and he is currently Assistant Director ofCeremonies of his Lodge.

Province of Durham Mark and Royal Ark Mariner Degree.

LODGE OF INSTRUCTIONI would like to invite any brother with a keen interest in our rituals to come and join the Lodge of Instruction. Weexist to provide Lodges within our Province with experienced Mark and Royal Ark Mariner Masons who can be calledupon to fill any vacant position within your Lodge, often at very short notice. We also attend Lodges as a full team todemonstrate the current ritual in both degrees, sometimes with explanations. Our members are spread throughoutthe Province and our Secretary will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements.

Could you be a member of our team ? You have spent a great deal of time and effort learning the ritual as you haveprogressed through our degrees, don't let that knowledge slip away into the mists. Come and join us and give a littleextra to those Lodges who can benefit from your experience.

To join the Durham Mark Lodge of Instruction will cost you £25. BUT that is for life.

The Secretary would be pleased to receive your call either as a prospective new member or a Lodge looking forassistance.

Please Contact Graham Bainbridge on 07572 095762 or email him on graham@bainbridge103.fsnet.co.ukWe are here to help.

Stuart A R Ingram - PGJO, APGM, Preceptor of the Lodge of Instruction.

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NOVEMBER 2016 DAY TIME NOTES

Cestria No.1151 1 Tuesday 6.45 pm

Spennymoor No.981 3 Thursday 6.45 pm

Staindrop No.1274 7 Monday 6.45 pm Installation

Industry No.293 7 Monday 7.00 pm

Bernard Gilpin No.860 8 Tuesday 7.00 pm

Darlington No.250 9 Wednesday 6.45 pm Installation

Ferryhill No.1560 10 Thursday 6.45 pm

Penshaw No.1055 10 Thursday 7.00 pm Installation

St.Lawrence No.1093 10 Thursday 7.00 pm

Ryton No.1714 11 Friday 7.00 pm

Bede No.605 11 Friday 7.00 pm

Ambrose Crowley No.1269 15 Tuesday 6.45 pm

Ernest Dixon No.1015 15 Tuesday 7.00 pm

Wouldhave Tyne Dock No.362 16 Wednesday 7.00 pm

Auckland No.596 16 Wednesday 6.45 pm Provincial visit / 50th certificate

Clavering No.896 17 Thursday 7.00 pm Installation

Jarrow No.701 21 Monday 7.00 pm

Shipley No.1271 22 Tuesday 7.00 pm Provincial visit

Eclectic No.39 22 Tuesday 7.00 pm

Ravensworth No.718 23 Wednesday 7.00 pm

Castle Eden No.930 23 Wednesday 7.00 pm

Dunelm No.356 24 Thursday 6.45 pm

St.Andrew’s No.854 24 Thursday 6.45 pm

Union No.124 24 Thursday 7.00 pm

Indaba No.1936 25 Friday 6.45 pm Installation

Stanhope No.1551 28 Monday 7.00 pm

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NOVEMBER - RAM 2016 DAY TIME NOTES

Ryton No.1714 2 Wednesday 7.00 pm Installation

St.Andrew,s No.854 10 Thursday 7.00 pm

Castle Eden No. 930 11 Friday 7.00pm Installation

Stockton on Tees No.122 15 Tuesday 7.00pm

Durham Inst. Comm. No. 1492 17 Thursday 7.00 pm Provincial Visit/ Installation

Rockcliffe No.362 18 Friday 7.00 pm

Barnard Castle No.778 21 Monday 7.00 pm Installation

Bede No.605 22 Tuesday 6.45 pm

Spennymoor No.981 28 Monday 6.45 pm Installation

Moseley No.925 28 Monday 7.00 pm