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70 Years in Freemasonry 70
Long Service

W.Bro Jack Bookless

W.Bro. Jack Bookless PPJGW, being presented with his
certificate for 70 years meritorious service to Freemasonry,
by W.Bro. Laurie Justice PSGD, APGM, in his last act as
APGM of the William of Colchester Lodge 5255. Jack was
Initiated into the Irish Constitution, before becoming a
joining member of the William of Colchester Lodge in 1971.
Jack is pictured with W.Bro Laurie Justice, and two of his
nephews from the Irish Constitution, who made the journey,
to complete a most memorable evening for Jack.

Triple Anniversary at St. Osyth’s Priory Lodge No.2063

W.Bro Tony White PSGD on one of his first official visits as APGM presents 60 year Certificate of being a Freemason, plus two 50
years certificates at Colvin Memorial Temple, Clacton-on-Sea.

W.Bro Ian Gibson received a W.Bro Norman Good with a framed W.Bro Maurice Tarling
Framed Certificate of 60 years Certificate of 50 years in Freemasonry. received a framed Certificate
service to Freemasonry. of 50 years service to
During the presentation, the APGM gave Freemasonry.
W.Bro Tony White gave a short a short resume of the personal history
testimony of the personal and Masonic career of Norman. He was The APGM gave a brief
history and Ma- sonic career presented with a letter from Rodney Bass testimony of the personal
of Ian who had been Initiated OBE. the R.W. Provincial Grand Master. history and Masonic career
into our lodge on the 17th of Maurice, who was Initiated
Jan 1964 and was Worshipful Norman expressed his thanks to W.Bro. on the 17th November 1967
Master in October 1976. He Peter Harris in particular for the excellent He was also presented with a
was presented with a letter work in conducting the research W.Bro. letter from Rodney Bass OBE
from Rodney Bass OBE the Tony White PSGD presented. Three senior the Provincial Grand Master.
Provincial Grand Master. Ian members of Norman's previous lodges, Maurice also expressed his
expressed his thanks and honoured Norman with their surprise visit appreciations and honour
honour of being a member of to this very special occasion, W.Bro. Ian at being a Freemason and a
the Lodge for so many years. Cobban, and W.Bro. Richard Frood of St. member of St. Osyth’s Lodge
Andrew’s Lodge No. 803 and W.Bro. Peter No 2963 Lodge.
Thomas of Audley Lodge No. 7281

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