Near on forty brethren attended the installation meeting of our Mark Lodge to witness W Bro Richard Harper installed as Master for the second time.
W Bro Richard first became Master of the Mark Lodge in 2005. His first Provincial Appointment was that of Provincial Grand Steward and in 2010 he again served the province as acting Provincial Grand Sword Bearer.
He is a Past Commander (2002) of our Ark Lodge.
He is a member of Elmley Castle Craft Lodge no 6247 meeting in Evesham and currently holds the office of Charity Steward. He is a past M E Z of Abbot Lichfield Chapter No 3308 and a member of a Rose Croix Chapter in Chipping Campden.
Our Rt W PGM being otherwise engaged he had arranged for VW Bro John King PGJO to act as Presiding Officer and for W Bro Robert Reid PAGDC to act as Prov Grand Junior Warden. Our own W Bro George Simpson performed his duty as Provincial Grand Senior Warden, the provincial team being completed by W Bro John Fleming, Provincial Grand Assistant Director of Ceremonies.
The Installing Master, W Bro Alun Humphrey’s, was no doubt pleased that Richard had previously occupied the chair. Alun was not at all well on the evening and had it have been any evening other than installation there can be little doubt that he would have sent his apologies. However his commitment to the lodge was such that he attended and installed his successor before leaving for some home comforts.
The meeting was enhanced with the attendance of Ron (Tempo) Gee displaying his talent on the organ.
After the meeting the brethren dined in fine style on Evesham Asparagus followed by succulent roast loin of pork. The afters choice being Fresh Strawberries and Cream or a nice selection of Cheese and biscuits.
A raffle raised just over £100 and this was presented to the Provincial Almoner, W Bro Norman Yarnell, to help offset the expenses of his office in providing comfort to those who are sick .
