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MARCH 15th 2008—MARCH (FISH NIGHT) MEETING

 

 

 

 

 
Text Box: FEBRUARY 16th 2008—FEBRUARY MEETING Walking Charge’ - a delight to watch and fully appreciated by all the Brethren. We had the presence of our Assistant Provincial Grand Master, Cliff Thoms who presented a certificate to Bro. Les Steptoe on his completing 50 years in freemasonry; very many congratulations Les! - The APGM also welcomed Bro Bawden and presented him with the Freemasons Companion. He also presented our W/M with the certificate from the Province confirming our Grand Patron status in the Essex 2011 Festival. And if that wasn’t enough we had the pleasure of several Irish Brethren as guests. Having the previous evening presented an Irish initiation ceremony at the 75th anniversary of the Old Southendian Lodge, they wished to see an English ceremony before they returned home. New friends were made all around. The brethren retired to a festive board consisting of... Roast Parsnips & Chestnut Soup with Rosemary Croutons Roast Leg of Lamb with Mint Sauce Peas & Mixed Carrots, Roast Potatoes Bread & Butter Pudding with Custard Traditional English Cheese Board with Savoury Biscuits Coffee or Tea

Lodge Activities Update:  2008

JANUARY 19th 2008—JANUARY MEETING

 

 

 

 

 

APRIL 5th 2008—LADIES EVENING

 

 

 

 

 
Text Box: JUNE 6th 2008—GOLFING DAY

gave their full support with a special mention for the work performed by the Junior Warden, Andy Latham. Our candidate could not have had a better introduction to Freemasonry.

The meeting was followed by our annual fish night festive board. In addition to the excellent menu (listed below) the brethren were entertained to music, song and fun under the ‘usual’ direction of W/Bro Stuart James ably assisted by Bro’s Andy Latham, Lewis Mayo and Terry Thurston. W/Bro Clem Britton and Bro Tommy Nolan had solo spots with a surprise solo from W/Bro’s Ray James and Mike Joel… The day concluded with Richard declaring that the evenings raffle had raised £800!! - a wonderful day for all and the Lodge...

 

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LITTLE BURSTEAD GOLF CLUB

CONSECRATED    29th OCTOBER 1898

Albert Lucking Lodge 2717

PROVINCE OF ESSEX

OCTOBER 18th 2008—INSTALLATION MEETING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOVEMBER 15th 2008—NOVEMBER MEETING

 

 

 

 

 

DECEMBER 13th 2008—LOI XMAS DANCE

 

 

 

 

 

 

The meeting was small in attendance with 38 members and 5 visitors—they were however, presented with another fine ceremony by our W/M Richard Bedini ably supported by his officers—following the passing ceremony W/Bro Willis gave his usual excellent explanation of the 2nd

tracing board. The meeting concluded with the following menu at the festive board…

Chef’s Soup of the Day

Steak & Kidney Pudding

Sliced Runner Beans and Creamed Mash Potatoes

Hot Cherries with Ice Cream

Traditional English Cheese Board with Savoury Biscuits

Coffee or Tea

 

This meeting was special for many reasons. Our W/M Richard Bedini performed a superb raising ceremony and accompanied by his officers was as near perfect as you could get. Bro Thurgood gave the long working of the 3rd degree apron and W/Bro Bowden Brown gave the ’The

Our Worshipful Master, Richard Bedini completed his very successful year in office with an equally successful first degree. He ended the ceremony by performing the pre-amble and charge to the delight of the 95 brethren in attendance. All his officers again