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It was indeed a pleasant afternoon at the Imperial Hotel, for the Provincial Grand Officers Mess.   Those members who attended,  soon congregated in the bar on the 1st floor of the hotel from about 12pm to have a refreshment drink......or two!!,   I soon recognised familiar faces, and I did not feel lost among the many distinguished members attending.

At 12.30pm prompt with everyone seated, the Mess Chairman W Bro Bob Stoakes welcomed everyone, and gave his opening address, after which he immediately handed over to our "Speaker" W Bro Ralph Wheeler, of the "Mark Token Collectors Club".     W Bro Ralph gave a very fascinating talk on the "Mark Token" and the visitors could not fail to be interested in the many different Tokens that are in existence.   W Bro Ralph made reference to the symbols and of those that are in our Ritual Book, and also to some of the different ideas of producing a Brothers token on his Advancement.   One of the ideas, in trying to make a Mark that is not too difficult for the candidate to choose and remember.  As we all know, sometimes it is hard to remember our own Mark without making reference to our own Mark Certificate.   The talk was superbly delivered, and easy to understand with large chart drawings to enable to brethren to see the full descriptions on the front and obverse of a Mark Token, with W Bro Ralph giving a detailed explanation of the Mark Token.   W Bro Ralph informed the Brethren that he had brought along with him some samples of different Tokens, if any member wished to view after the meeting had finished.   In addition he informed the Brethren that they could purchase a "starter kit" for those interested in taking up collecting "Mark Tokens".   The website is www.marktokens.co.uk

The Brethren warmly applauded  W Bro Ralph Wheeler at the conclusion of the talk.

On the Agenda for the Mess was a Presentation of a Certificate  to W Bro Warwick Pizer, who retired as Treasurer of the "Mess".  W Bro Warwick was presented with his certificate by the PGM to much applause, and W Bro Pizer responded with deep gratitude and thanks for the support he had received during his office as Treasurer of the Provincial Grand Officers Mess.

The PGM was also pleased to announce the new Treasurer for the Mess W Bro Wilfrid Horton, of Southwark Lodge No.22.    

W Bro Wilfrid Horton

There was a break for Lunch, along with a Raffle, and everyone was pleased to participate and purchase raffle tickets while enjoying an excellent Lunch, consisting of a choice of hot dishes with rice, or a cold meat and salad  buffet, followed by a sweet of either profiteroles or fruit salad.

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