Third Degree Raising for Bro. Andy Claringbold
Our regular meeting held on 9th November 2021 was a Third Degree Raising for Bro. Andrew Claringbold.
Bro. Andy had been waiting patiently for a considerable time to make his final step into Freemasonry due to the suspension of Masonic activities due to the Covid 19 pandemic.
Even at this point it was "touch and go" if the evening was to go ahead, as at the last minute, no less than five brethren tested positive for coronavirus, reminding us that it is still very much amongst us.
First of all Bro. Michael Claringbold was invested by the W.M. as a Steward as he was unable to be present at the Installation Meeting.
The Worshipful Master, W.Bro. Brian Gibson, was then ably assisted in the ceremony of Raising by members of the Lodge and also by some guests and visitors, who filled various vacant offices, and we extend our grateful thanks to them.
The Working Tools of a Master Mason were presented and explained in a most excellent manner by W.Bro. Cliff Norris.
The Traditional History was to be presented by W. Bro. Mac Miller, Bro. Andy's Stepfather, but unfortunately W.Bro. Mac was one of the "Covid Five".
W.Bro. Mac will have the honour of presenting it at a later date.
Bro. Andy is one of a number of the Claringbold family to join the Ethelbert Lodge and we all extend our warmest congratulations on becoming a Master Mason.
Once again it was a happy and enjoyable meeting, despite the absences, and all the brethren would like to congratulate Bro. Andy Claringbold as he continues his journey in Freemasonry .
Bro. Andy had been waiting patiently for a considerable time to make his final step into Freemasonry due to the suspension of Masonic activities due to the Covid 19 pandemic.
Even at this point it was "touch and go" if the evening was to go ahead, as at the last minute, no less than five brethren tested positive for coronavirus, reminding us that it is still very much amongst us.
First of all Bro. Michael Claringbold was invested by the W.M. as a Steward as he was unable to be present at the Installation Meeting.
The Worshipful Master, W.Bro. Brian Gibson, was then ably assisted in the ceremony of Raising by members of the Lodge and also by some guests and visitors, who filled various vacant offices, and we extend our grateful thanks to them.
The Working Tools of a Master Mason were presented and explained in a most excellent manner by W.Bro. Cliff Norris.
The Traditional History was to be presented by W. Bro. Mac Miller, Bro. Andy's Stepfather, but unfortunately W.Bro. Mac was one of the "Covid Five".
W.Bro. Mac will have the honour of presenting it at a later date.
Bro. Andy is one of a number of the Claringbold family to join the Ethelbert Lodge and we all extend our warmest congratulations on becoming a Master Mason.
Once again it was a happy and enjoyable meeting, despite the absences, and all the brethren would like to congratulate Bro. Andy Claringbold as he continues his journey in Freemasonry .