On Saturday 24th June the WM attended the Provincial Grand Lodge of Devonshire’s Tercentenary Service of Thanksgiving at Exeter Cathedral. The service, which was held on the 300th anniversary of the formation of United Grand Lodge of England, was attended by a number of representatives of Provincial and Grand Lodge and commenced with the Masonic procession and Lodge Banners. A number of civic dignitaries, including the Lord Mayor of Exeter and the Lord Lieutenant of Devon were also in attendance and many lodges from across the Province were represented. Readings were by the Provincial Grand Master and his Assistants and the service included the opening and closing odes. A full report of the service, along with official photographs and a video of the procession, can be seen on the Provincial website:-
Following the service the WM attended a tercentenary dinner at Gandy Street hosted by Northcote Lodge (no. 2659). This event was well supported and was very enjoyable. Thanks to all at Northcote who were involved with organising the event.
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