At the recent meeting of Hartismere Mark at Diss, not only did they Advance their latest Candidate Paul Morris in a very good ceremony under the gavel of Basil Abbott, they welcomed some special guests. Usually this would be the PGM, who was there, but the seniority went higher – right up to the Most Worshipful the Pro Grand Master John Herbert Prizeman and Past Deputy Grand Master Keith Emmerson.
Together with many Active Provincial Grand Officers and Grand Officers, around seventy brethren filled the lodge room. Also present was Past PGM Peter Rollin, who came to receive his certificates marking 50 years in Mark Masonry and Royal Mark Mariners. His service started at this very lodge in 1970, leading to Provincial Grand Secretary for five years, then Provincial Grand Master in 1998 after being Assistant and Deputy. A role Peter held for twelve years.
In the lodge room after the ceremony, current PGM David Boswell and Peter discussed the last fifty years, with Pro Grand Master John Prizeman continuing the anecdotes at the Festive Board, while replying to his own Toast.
The photo shows from left to right: Peter Rollin, Keith Emmerson, David Boswell, John Prizeman and Basil Abbott.