Updates for your Diary......

• The Newsletter for the Mark and Royal Ark

Mariner Degrees

• Features on Social

Events

• Chit-chat around the

Province

• Readers letters

• News from Lodges

• Sudoku

• Members contributions

• Jokes

Inside this issue:

50 years a Mark Mason

2

Scarborough Fish & Chip Supper

2

Masonry Abroad 2

RAM News 3

Mark Mason Lifeboat

3

Future events Inter Prov. golf report 2011-12 Promotions

3 4

4

THE

NEWSLETTER OF

THE “FRIENDLY

DEGREE”

January 2011 Volume 1 Issue 19

Mark my Words

The list opposite confirms the new Provincial team for 2011 –12 and includes the brethren who will receive active honours at the Convocation at the York Racecourse from the Provincial Grand Master . This new team is compiled on the right in a format that can be cut out and inserted into your new Mark Diary covering the existing page of the Provincial Team details at the back of the diary. This will then replace the 2010 team listings. Please update your Diary nearer to May to include this new information and keep your diary up to date. See Page 4 for the Provincial promotions for next year.

Changes are to be made in the structure and hierarchy of the Rulers of the Province at the Mark Convocation to be held at York racecourse on May 7th. As announced by the Provincial Grand Master at the end of last year, W. Bro. David Robert (Bob) Clancey, presently the Assistant PGM will step up to the post of Dep. PGM. The position of Assistant PGM will be taken by W. Bro. Neil Woodward presently the Prov. Deputy DC. (pictured above) This year’s Mark Convocation at York Racecourse will include the installation of the new rulers therefore the starting time for the meeting has been brought forward to 10.30 a.m. to compensate for the extended meeting.

PROVINCIAL TEAM 2011-12

Senior Warden John David Jennings Fitzwilliam 277

Junior Warden John Victor Thompson Sykes 1830

Master Overseer Brian Rigby Cleveland 1040

Senior Overseer John Parks Fitzwilliam 277

Junior Overseer Christopher Mangan Redcar 804

Chaplain Robert B Snowball. P.G.J.O. St. Peter’s 1008

Treasurer Peter Ingham. P.G.S.D. The Victory1588

Registrar Christopher N Tindall P.G.S.D . Thesaurus 782

Secretary Allan C Scott. P.A.G.D.C. Redcar 804

Dir. of Ceremonies Anthony Burke. P.G.Stwd. Beverlac 281

Almoner Richard Randle P.P.G.J.W. Alexandra 803

Charity Steward Michael R H Walker P.G.St. B. St. Peter’s 1008

Insp. Of Works G Robert Smith Farmers 1784

Sword Bearer Peter M Mawer Sykes 1830

Deputy Chaplain Maurice Hatton. P.P.G.S.W. Streonshalh 337

Dep. Secretary Clive Copley. P.P.G.S.W. Beacon Cent 1583

Deputy D.C. Michael J Collinson. PPGJW. Beverlac 281

Senior Deacon Malvin Sharpless Humber 182

Senior Deacon Geoffrey Withers De La Pole 329

Junior Deacon Anthony Frank Robson Londesborough 291

Junior Deacon Edward R Mosley Cleveland 1040

Assist. Chaplain Allan M Langan. P.P.G.D.C. Fitzwilliam 277

Assist. Secretary Neil Webster. P.P.G.S.W. St. Peter’s 1008

Assist. D.C. Ronald L Campbell P.P.G.S.O. Streonshalh 337

Assist. D.C. Paul David Barham. PPAGDC. St. Peter’s 1008

Organist John Warburton. P.A.G.D.C. York TI

Standard Bearer Keith Richardson A.Hugh of Selby 1640

Inner guard Ivan Manners Pick Farmers 1784

Steward Kay Raper Beverlac 281

Steward John Handley Simpson Alverton 845

Steward Donald G Whitehead St Cuthbert’s 743

Steward Gordon Derek Turner Streonshalh 337

Tyler David H Cushing. P.A.G.St.B. York T.I.

FIRST APPOINTMENT PAST RANK.

P.P.G.J.O. Alexander M Jones Lord Bolton 785

P.P.G.J.O. Anthony W Llewellyn Lord Bolton 785

P.P.G.I.G. Brian Maxey Beverlac 281

P.P.G.I.G. Robert Blackburn Alverton 845

P.P.G.I.G Robert Edwin Stannard The Victory 1588

Page 2 Mark my Words

‘Scarborough

Fish

and

Chip

Supper’

The Fish and Chip Suppers in Scarborough still prove to be very popular amongst the brethren . Please book by filling in this form and sending a cheque accordingly. If you want to join your friends in a great night out please send in your form as soon as possible, this social event could easily sell out quickly.

FISH AND CHIP SUPPER

Please reserve ………. places for the Fish and Chip Supper at Walkers Fish and Chip Restaurant, East

Ayton Scarborough on Monday April 18th. Opening at 6.30 pm. for a 7.00 pm start. The cost of the supper will be £10 per person. Name…………………………………………………. Tel. No.…………………………….. I enclose a cheque for £…………….. In payment for ……… persons, made payable to G. Dudley.

(Cheques will not be cashed until 11th April) Allocation of places is on a first come-first served basis. Send your cheque and this form to: G. Dudley Esq., 3 Bry Hills, Seamer, Scarborough. N. Yorks. YO12 4QQ

50 YEARS A MARK MASON

During a Lodge meeting in October at the Streonshalh Mark Lodge, in Whitby, W. Bro. Joe Robinson celebrated his 50 years as a Mark Mason, and watched his Son in Law, Bro. Phillip Smith join the Mark degree. Not only did he watch, but Joe acted as Junior Overseer on that evening, The Deputy Provincial Grand Master V.W. Bro. David A Crofts presented Joe with his certificate, noting his 50 years anniversary, and listed the many fine moments that Joe had achieved in this time, including the role Joe had pursued over the years in collecting, or cajoling Charity money from the brethren at many events from Fish and Chip suppers to the Garden Party. At the end of his address, the DPGM presented W.Bro. Joe with a printed mug on which was depicted his name, and a Mark Masters Apron. Joe thanked V.W.Bro Crofts for his gift, and commented that whilst he was pleased to receive it, he would have preferred a pork pie, whereupon the resourceful DPGM produced one from his bag, to the delight of all present. “To see so many brethren turn up this evening and to receive such a warm welcome makes it so satisfying” said Joe later, “I love my Mark Masonry and will continue to serve as long as I can and I hope that my Son in Law, Phillip, enjoys it as much”

‘A

Champion

For

Charity’

W Bro Joe Robinson, Deputy PGM. and Bro . Phillip Smith

W. Bro. David Vollans of St Cuthbert’s Mark Lodge No 743 extended the limits of the Mark degree in November last year. David attended the Consecration of the fourth Mark Lodge in Cyprus, The Phoenix Lodge No 1923. In the presence of the Pro Grand Master, the Assistant Grand Master and many other Grand Lodge Officers from London David was the Grand Standard Bearer to the Pro Grand Master. The following day at the Constitution of the new District Grand Lodge of Cyprus, attended by the Pro Grand Master, David again enjoyed being the Grand Standard Bearer. “It was a great honour to carry out this duty on such a special occasion,” said David, “The Constitution of a new District Grand Lodge was extremely interesting and is a ceremony not often seen by many brethren.”

MARK MASONRY ABROAD

‘A

Great

Honour’

W.Bro. David Vollans

Page 3 Volume 1 Issue 19

THE ROYAL ARK MARINER Isn’t it amazing how many Mark men missed out on our wonderful Provincial Assembly in Scarborough in November? What a great day out it was for our brethren and ladies. Following the promotions to Provincial RAM for W.Bro.s : Christopher Tindall, Eric Barrett, Terry Willis, Stephen Hawkes, Bernard Porter, Malcolm Farrow, John Loftus and Clive Copley, and the talk on Mark Grand Lodge workings in London, the PGM was surprised by W. Bro. Allan

Richmond of Scarborough RAM Lodge who presented a new Ark to the province. In previous years the Scarborough Lodge had ‘loaned’ theirs for the meeting but Allan decided that he would personally make a new Ark specially for the Province. “A wonderful surprise” said the PGM “ the quality of the workmanship is fantastic and I am proud to accept this Ark on behalf of the Province and I thank Allan most sincerely for this gift.”

———————- On 14th December at Grand Lodge, London, W. Bro,s John Joy, Peter Grant and Michael Osgathorp were presented with their RAM Grand Rank honours, fully supported by many brethren from our Province

‘A Fun

Day Out,

A

New

Ark,

And

Grand

Honours’

HINTS OF FUTURE EVENTS

‘A

Collection

Of

Social Events’

The Burns Night at St Saviourgate on 5th February was detailed in the last edition of the Newsletter. The event is almost fully booked at the time of going to press.

——————— The next Fish and Chip Supper being held at Stuarts Fish Restaurant, Driffield on 25th Jan is almost fully booked.

——————— The Church Service will be held at Welburn Church on 1st May at 3.00pm. Followed by afternoon tea at the nearby Village Hall. The Church really appreciates our attendance on this day.

David Jennings on 01947 896297 to ensure that you are your places are reserved.

——————— The Italian Night held at Driffield Masonic Hall in November was a sell out. Everyone had a wonderful evening and the Mark Social Committee have decided to organise the event again in 2011. More details will follow so watch out and book early if you want to attend.

——————— The full list of the main summer social events will be included in the next issue of this newsletter.

Please continue to give your support.

——————— The Annual Summer Ball on 18th June in the Ebor Suite at York Racecourse is again being organised by the Mark Social Committee. The meal and dancing is in the larger room within the new complex this year and has wonderful views over York Racecourse. Could all Worshipful Masters please try to arrange a full table of brethren from their Lodge for this wonderful evening. More details will follow in the next issue of this Newsletter but you can book early through

‘Mark

Mason

Lifeboat’

Our new Ark

MARK MASON LIFEBOAT NEWS Angle's all-weather Tamar class lifeboat Mark Mason was launched on Sunday afternoon, 5 December, to assist an 11m catamaran that had broken down off the entrance to Milford Haven. The catamaran Kanaloa, with three people onboard, was on passage from Milford to Land's End. The lifeboat was launched at 4.29pm, at the request of HM Coastguard, and established a tow to the stricken vessel 11 minutes later. The catamaran was then taken to Milford Marina, where she was berthed at 5.35pm, and by 6pm the lifeboat had been rehoused and was ready for service again. It was the second time in 2 days that the catamaran had been assisted by an RNLI lifeboat. She first developed engine problems on Saturday morning off St Davids Head and was towed to Milford Marina by the St Davids Tyne class lifeboat.

Editor Gordon Dudley

3 Bry Hills Seamer

Scarborough North Yorkshire

Phone: 01723 863374 E-mail: gordon@gdudley.com

THE NEWSLETTER

OF THE “FRIENDLY

DEGREE”

and finally……………..

Tel. No. 0114 2750076 Printing by Whitesprint Limited

PROVINCIAL TEAM VISITS Wed. 12th Jan. York Mark Lodge No. T.I. Installation. Mon. 21th Feb. Beverlac Mark Lodge No. 281 Installation. Fri. 18th Feb. Lord Bolton Lodge No. 785. Installation. Tues. 1st Mar. St Cuthberts Lodge No. 743. Installation. Wed. 30th Mar. Sykes Lodge No. 1830. Installation. Mon. 4th April Middlesbrough Lodge No 276. Installation. Tues. 5th Apr. Fitzwilliam Lodge No. 277 Installation. Tues. 12th April. Brough Lodge Bo 1170 Installation. Wed. 13th Apr. Londesborough Lodge No. 291. Installation. Fri. 15th Apr. De La Pole Lodge No. 329. Installation. Tues. 19th Apr. Beacon Centenary Lodge No. 1583 Installation.

GOLF COMPETITION REPORT The Inter Provincial Golf competition between North and East Yorkshire and West Yorkshire took place at the Oaks Golf Club on Thursday the 30th September 2010. With West York's holding the trophy a win was essential for the North and East Yorkshire team. The competition was a 4BBB match play with six pairs going head to head, it was a hard fought match ending in a draw 3 matches all. Unfortunately this result meant that the Mark Province of West Yorkshire retained the Trophy. We were joined afterwards for dinner and the prize giving by our Provincial Grand Master Eric Gore-Browne, and Jim Steggles, the DPGM of West Yorkshire. Such is the enthusiasm between the two

Provinces for this golf event that the ceremony at the Old York RAM Lodge at Cleckheaton was interrupted by a jubilant Brian Emmett PDPGM in order to pass on the good news. My thanks go to all who took part taking time out to play, and particularly Tony Ayre who was a very late substitute. To the Oaks G.C. for providing us with a good course to play on but perhaps more importantly to most of the very hungry teams and visitors, a splendid meal to finish. The next Inter Prov. Golf Competition will be held at Selby Golf Club on Thursday 29th September 2011.

Neil Woodward

Visit the Provincial Web site on www.neyorksmark.com

UPDATE YOUR DIARY

2010-11 PROMOTIONS

P.P.G.S.W. John Kilmartin York T.I.

Clive Copley Beacon Cent 1583

P.P.G.J.W. Dennis Sleights York T.I.

Robert A (Carl) Becker Thesaurus 782

Richard J Anderson Saltburn 1532

John E Vince Beacon Cent 1583

P.P.G.M.O. John E Pearson Middlesborough 276

David J Donnan Londesborough 291

Clive Dodsworth Streonshalh 337

Ian R Wood Lodge of St Andrew 1130

Alan Rooke Brough 1170

P.P.G.S.O. Alan E Field York T.I.

Paul Read St Cuthbert’s 743

Colin A J Reynolds Saltburn 1532

Stephen R Buffoni Beacon Cent 1583

P.P.G.J.O. Malcolm Kay York T.I.

David J Helms Star in the East 95

Stephe n J Kearns Thesaurus782

Philip C Ellenor Fitzwilliam 277

Herbert North Redcar 804

John E Tennant Alverton 845

P.P.G.Reg. Fred H Whittle Star in the East 95

Following on from page 1. The chart on the right lists the brethren who will receive their promotions at the Mark Convocation in May. Once again this is designed to cover up the 2010 ‘Promotions’ on page 4 of the diary in the Mark information section at the back pages of your diary.

A reluctant hand over, but with a smile

Our Provincial team players

W. Bro. J. David Jennings, of Fitzwilliam Mark Lodge No 277 as Provincial Grand Senior Warden

W. Bro. J. Victor Thompson of Sykes Lodge No. 1830 as Provincial Grand Junior Warden

At the Provincial Convocation to be held at York Racecourse, on Sat 1st May 2011 the Rt. W. Provincial Grand Master will invest: -

CAPTION

Please forward your Caption for this action photo taken at last year’s Summer

Fayre to the Editor..........