Last night saw a very special evening. Our own secretary was raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason.
With 11 Quarrymen present for the meeting, we already knew the atmosphere would be electric, especially when added to that of the lodges own brethren.
The evening was doubly special as, now a Master Mason, Tony moves from being a cornerstone in the Quarrymen, to a fully patched up member of the Widows Sons. The director of ceremonies even allowed our VP to present Tony with his patches during the end part of the ceremony.
A keen mason already, Tony is already an active officer in his lodge and he looks to have a good future in freemasonry already.
The Broadstone lodge welcomed the Quarrymen with open arms and made us feel a true part of their lodge. This was made more special when a verse was recited to us during the toasts at the festive board, which I present below:
- We hope you’ve enjoyed your evening
- Thanks for taking a look
- Our ritual is rare,
- I think you’ll say fair,
- From the heart if not from the book.
- We thank you for coming to see us
- By car, Bike, on foot, or by Train.
- To friends old and new,
- We bid you ‘Adieu’
- But we can’t wait to see you again.
- We raise a glass to all you sons of the widow,
- Whenever, wherever you roam
- It just leaves to say
- You’ve brightened our day
- And we wish you a safe journely home
The Quarrymen highly recommend visiting the Broadstone Lodge as we are certain that the friendship shown is extended to all that cross their threshold.