Carl Horrax was proclaimed master of Silverdale Lodge No 6926 in the presence of Past Assistant Provincial Grand Master Keith Kemp, the representative of Provincial Grand Master Mark Matthews. Keith was accompanied by grand officers Peter Mason, John Robson, Neil McGill and Lancaster and District Group Vice Chairman Daniel Crossley.
Acting Provincial grand officers in attendance were; Provincial Senior Grand Deacon Kevin Rigg, Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies Ian Hallatt and group secretary Provincial Grand Steward Lee Fisher.
Carl opened the lodge in the first degree and conducted the general business after which, Keith Kemp accompanied by grand officers, acting Provincial grand officers and group vice chairman were admitted. The lodge was subsequently opened in the second and third degrees. The director of ceremonies Chris Isherwood declared Carl Horrax as master of Silverdale Lodge.
The third degree working tools were presented by Julian Webb, the second and first degree working tools were presented by Richard Parker and Clark Kent respectively. WM Carl Horrax appointed Richard Parker as senior warden and Julian Webb as junior warden. There was no address to the master. The address to the wardens was given by Stephen Fox and Keith Kemp gave the address to the brethren of Silverdale Lodge.
On completion of the proclamation ceremony Keith brought greetings from the Provincial Grand Master Mark Matthews to the WM and wished him a successful, busy, happy and healthy year. He congratulated Carl on a superb ceremony.
Organist for the evening was Peter Wood and the Master’s Song was performed by Simon Almond. A total of 43 brethren attended the festive board at Silverdale Golf Club, where the toast to the WM was given by Richard Parker.
WM Carl was initiated into Silverdale Lodge in February 2010 and was previously master in 2018 and he was previously the director of ceremonies of the lodge. Carl joined Sandylands Chapter No 5702 in 2013 and was installed as first principal in April 2022 and 2023.
Carl has run his own landscaping business since 2004 specialising in artificial grass lawns and home putting greens. He currently lives in Garstang and plans to retire in eight years’ time. Carl is divorced and currently looking for a rich divorcee or widower that wants to play golf as much as possible.