St George's Day 2012 was a very special day in the history of Grey Friars Lodge No 4990. And it was, of course, on 23 April 2012. By happy co-incidence this happened to be the date of the last meeting of the Lodge at its present Masonic Centre in Northampton.
For the past 14 years at the Festive Board of its April meeting, the Lodge has traditionally celebrated our Patron Saint, St George - in St George's Avenue. Monday 23 April 2012 was no exception.
A hundred Brethren attended. They enjoyed hearing one of only two Lodge members who attended the Lodge's first meeting at St George's Avenue, WBro Bob Farey, give an amusing exposition of the minutes of the Lodge's first meeting there.
This was followed by Bro David Crossley's Passing ceremony - on an evening he will surely remember for many a year.
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Full hearted participation of the Brethren |
After the ceremony the Brethren eagerly participated in the patriotic music, singing and general revelry.
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WM, WBro Daren Lewis |
WBro John Townley (Jnr)
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This was ably led by talented father and son duo - WBro John Townley (Jnr) as compere and soloist, accompanied by his father, WBro John Townley (Snr) on the piano.
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WBro Rick Tabiner |
Lodge DC, WBro Alan Bailey, St George's Night originator & organiser |
They were well supported by WBro Rick Tabiner with his ever popular rendition of A Policeman's Lot is Not a Happy One.
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WBro John Townley (Snr) |