A total of 47 Brethren gathered at Brighouse Lodge of MMM on Monday 13th February, including Past Masters of Brighouse Lodge; RW Bro Brian Batty PastPGM, and W Bro Dr Rod Taylor AsstPGM, along with many others from around the HH&DIMA area.
There was an earlier than usual start time of 5:30pm, with this being the installation meeting.
W Bro Noel Moroney, ably assisted by his team of officers, handed over the reins of the lodge to W Bro David Kenyon.
W Bro David Kenyon being no relation to our own W Bro Mark Kenyon, who was present, representing our Provincial Grand Master in his capacity as ProvGSW. – Inevitably there were several remarks about the new WM’s ‘brother’, ‘son’, ‘father’, ‘uncle’, etc.
In one of the toasts there was even reference to the Worshipful Brethren Kenyon.
Of the 47 present, I was one of only 8 Mark Master Masons who had not yet been through the chair. Although the early start time may have had something to do with that, with many potential visiting junior Brethren likely to have work commitments. However, it was pleasing to see two current Masters visiting.
W Bros. Duncan Smith and Tony Mackrell were also present, in their unofficial capacities as “Provincial Reporter” and “Provincial Photographer”. No doubt there will soon be a professional report of the evening’s proceedings appearing on the Provincial website – www.westyorksmark.co.uk