In his response to the visitor’s toast WBro Ryan McPherson, WM of Lodge of St Giles 8736, described the evening as a little like “David Beckham turning up to play in the local 5 a side team”! Whilst it may have seemed like that to some, everyone involved with the evening seemed to take everything in their stride and deliver a fantastically relaxed, enjoyable and friendly evening. There was a great atmosphere from start, with the lodge members and visitors warmly welcoming the official visitor for the evening, Past Assistant Provincial Grand Master, WBro David Burton, escorted on this occasion by the Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies, WBro Ian Wilson. WBro David Burton was delighted to have the opportunity to present a sincere and genuine Address to the Master, as RW Mark Constant had delivered to him on a previous occasion.
The RW PGM sincerely thanked the Installing Master, WBro Steve Seward who was required to stand in at the last moment due to both the WM and IPM being unavailable on this occasion. In the toast to the WM, RWBro Mark Constant was thanked on behalf of the lodge for taking the time to fit being the WM into what is already a very busy year ahead. During his response, the RW PGM not only thanked the lodge for their confidence and support but also WBro David Burton for his part in making the evening a truly memorable one.
