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Lodge of Instruction

The Durham Provincial Lodge of Instruction was formed in 2006 under the sponsorship of Durham Lodge of Installed Masters No. 1492. It seeks to improve the delivery of the Mark Ritual by performing demonstrations on invitation and offering experienced volunteers to fill problem positions.

The Officers of the Lodge are:-
Preceptor V W Bro Fred Richardson, PGJO, DPGM
Treasurer W Bro Doug Quickmire, PGStB, PPrJGW
Secretary W Bro Brian Harrison, PGStB, ProvDGDC
D.of C. W Bro Fred Scott, PPGJW

The Lodge of Instruction hold rehearsals across the Province
during 2010-2011

Rehearsals will be held at the following venues:-
2010
May
Seaham Masonic Hall, Wednesday 19th May 2010.

September
Dunston Masonic Hall, Wednesday 15th September 2010.

October
Hetton-Le-Hole Masonic Hall, Wednesday 20th October 2010.


2011
February
Rehearsal for the Annual Festival will be at the Crook Masonic Temple on Tuesday 8th February 2011

All Mark Master Masons are cordially invited to attend any and all of the above Meetings.

The Annual Lodge of Instruction Festival next year will be held at the Blaydon, Masonic Hall.  The cost of the meal is £10.00 payable to either W Bro Brain Harrison, W Bro Doug Quickmire or W Bro Fred Scott.  The celebrations will start at 4.30pm with a demonstration of the Royal Ark Mariner Elevation Ceremony.  This will be followed at 6.30pm when a demonstration of the Mark Degree Advancememt Ceremony.  The evening will conclude with the festival meal.  All Mark Master Masons and Royal ark Mariner's are eligible and are cordially invited to attend.  The appropriate regalia must be worn at each ceremony. The Festival president in 2010 will be R W Bro Anthony Morris, PGM for Leicestershire and Rutland. 

Year

President

Venue

2006

R W Bro J P Croft, PGM, (Durham)

Gateshead

2007

R W Bro P Magnay, PGM, (N'land)

Birtley

2008

R W Bro J Brackley, PGJW, (London)

Dunston

2009

R W Bro B Addy, PGM, (London)

Spennymoor

2010 

R W Bro A Morris, PGM, (Leics and R'land)

Blaydon


All Mark Master Masons are invited to become members of the Lodge of Instruction, which requires only a one-off payment of £25.00, and are encouraged to take an active part in the proceedings.

For more information on joining and on any aspect of the Provincial Lodge of Instruction contact:-

W Bro Brian Harrison

bharrison@durhamfreemasons.org