The Installation meeting of the Caduceus Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 1631 was not only an impressive Mark ceremony but a feast of Berkshire masonry in general.
The new Master, W.Bro. Marcus Hilsdon was Installed in an exemplary manner by the outgoing Master W.Bro. David Jarvis, who is also the Insptector General for Berkshire in the Ancient and Accepted Rite (also known as Rose Croix). The meeting was attended by both the Provincial Grand Master and the Deputy Provincial Grand Master, two Past Provincial Grand Masters and the Past Deputy Provincial Grand Master. We also welcomed the Provincial Grand Master for Wiltshire to mark the fact that the new Worshipful Master is also in the Chair of a Wiltshire Mark Lodge.
The Berkshire Craft hierarchy were also out in force. The Provincial Grand Master, W.Bro. Anthonhy Howlett-Bolton, Grand Senior Deacon, took over as lodge Secretary, the Deputy Provincial Grand Master, Bro. Mark Heppelthwaite, was appointed Junior Deacon and the Past Assistant Provincial Grand Master, Bro. Matt Walker was appointed Junior Overseer.
The meeting was followed by a delicious Festive Board after which all the customary toasts were duly with suitable responses.
A happy, convivial and successful meeting which emphasised everything that is best in Freemasonry.
