Widnes Masonic Hall saw Victoria Lodge No 4629 have a pleasantly busy evening, starting with director of ceremonies Matthew Baldwin calling those assembled to order as WM James Gibbon and his wardens processed into the lodge room.
Having taken their rightful places, the WM proceeded to open the lodge and duly commenced the business of the evening. Following the opening of the lodge, the first item on the summons was to ballot for Karl Wolfe as a joining member, the ballot proved favourable and Karl took his place in the lodge being welcomed by all the members present.
At this point the WM invited John Baldwin to occupy the master’s chair for the purpose of the ceremony of passing entered apprentice Carl Fletcher to the second degree.
During the ceremony John Baldwin was ably assisted by John Gibbon as junior deacon and Andy Baldwin as senior deacon.
After answering the necessary questions leading to the second degree, Carl retired from the lodge to be prepared for the ceremony by lodge tyler David Lewis.
Having returned to the lodge, Carl was conducted through the ceremony of passing by Andy Baldwin. Whilst in the master’s chair, Andy’s brother John, kept an ever-watchful eye on the proceedings.
Senior warden Kevin Morton had great pleasure, at the WM’s command, of investing Carl with the badge of a fellow craft, Kevin also had the great pleasure of presenting and explaining the working tools of the second degree to Carl.
On completion of the ceremony, WM James returned to his rightful place. The business of the evening being ended, the lodge was closed and the brethren retired to enjoy the festive board.