Another pleasant task on the evening was for W. Bro. Jim Thompson to present, on behalf of the Provincial Grand Master, W. Bro. Archibold Dawson with his 40-year certificate. He joined the Heart of Glendale Mark Lodge in 1981 and has continued to work diligently in the order. He was also presented with a 40-year badge and tie to further mark the occasion. W. Bro. Arch is currently Senior Overseer in Hotspur with Coquetdale.

V.W. Bro. Stuart then thanked the visitors who had attended the meeting and the Officers that had assisted with the ceremony. W. Bro. Tom Boswell from Amble Mark Lodge No. 780, who filled the Office of Senior Deacon, received a special mention as he carried out his role superbly.

At the last meeting, Bro. Marc Lewis joined Hotpsur with Coquetdale and went on a visit a couple of weeks later where he filled an officer’s roll. Nice to see a new member taking on the work with enthusiasm and enjoyment.

With steady work new members are being found and Advanced into the Order and we will continue to work towards swelling our numbers in the Northumberland Province.

Thanks go to W. Bro. Jim Thompson for the write up and photo.