Category: IMA

This was one of the planned visits by the Huddersfield, Halifax and District installed Masters' Association, as published in their calendar. Halifax 706 is Fearnley Mark Lodge's daughter Lodge. As well as myself, Fearnley Mark Lodge was represented by 3 additional members: W Bros Philip, Chris and Mark. From the IMA, the current president: W Bro John Madigan, and 5 other IMA representatives, with over 24 visitors in total. Also in attendance was our Deputy PGM, W Bro Richard Putrell. The main event of the evening was the Advancement of Bro David Vickers. This being the first advancement Halifax Mark Lodge have had in some time, so it was a significant occasion. It proved to be a thoroughly enjoyable evening, with much humour, and some 'unique' ritual. Certainly an evening to be remembered for Bro Vickers, and all present. The proceedings were helped along by RW Bro Brian M Batty, who stood in as Junior Deacon for the Advancement. The festive board was excellent, with the new...