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Long Service

Chingford Meridian Lodge 50
W.Bro Frank Rolle

hingford Meridian Lodge held a “White Table Christmas Festive Board” following conclusion of its
Cscheduled meeting on November 23, 2018 at Chingford Masonic Hall. After the Lodge closed the
Officers removed their collars and all of the Brethren remained in full regalia. Non-masonic guests were
then invited to join them in the Temple to witness the celebration of W.Bro. Frank Rolle’s long service
to Freemasonry. They were first regaled with Frank’s history from childhood through his service in the
Royal Navy and various civilian engineering occupations. A bouquet of flowers was presented to his wife
Vera in appreciation of her tolerating that little Blue Book for so many years!
(left to right) W.Bro Tony White APGM with Mrs Our APGM W.Bro Tony White PSGD then presented Frank with a 50-year Certificate, a lapel pin and a
Vera Rolle and Frank Rolle. Standing behind bottle of cheer in recognition of his dedicated long service. Frank has been the Lodge’s Worshipful Master
are their son Graham and son-in-law Trevor on three occasions in 1981, 1995 and 2007. He continues to serve as its Mentor. The whole evening
Blackwell, both Past Masters of the Lodge.
demonstrated companionship and openness in Freemasonry.

50 Years with Bro Chris Whicher

Mistley Lodge 60

Bro Chris Whicher received his 50 year Tillingbourne Lodge 5989
Certificate from W.Bro Tony White APGM 60 Years with W.Bro Bernard Ashby
at the November meeting of Mistley
Lodge. Initiated into Croindence Lodge
on the encouragement of his father and .Bro. Bernard Ashby PPJGW. being
continues as an active member despite Wpresented with his certificate for 60
having a busy working life with the then, years of service to Freemasonry by W.Bro.
GPO travelling many parts of the World.
Nicholas Franklin PAGDC the APGM.
Finally he joined an American Company (Rockwell) undertaking a major Bernard was initiated into the Tillingbourne
project in Nigeria following a 12 month pre planning assignment in Texas. Lodge No 5989 in 1958 and has since
Chris’s Freemasonry continued whenever possible despite the very many occupied most of the roles in the Lodge.
overseas projects he undertook throughout Europe and the Middle East Bro Franklin discussed with Bernard his
finally setting up home in Texas and raising a family consisting of a Daughter career both in Freemasonry and his working
and five Grandchildren all living in Dallas whilst still considering himself life and the contribution that he has made
British. This was confirmed by regular visit to his Parents and brother in to the Lodge.
Essex. Like his father (now deceased) and brother Peter, he joined Mistley
Lodge in 2014 and is a regular attender when on his frequent trips to the UK.
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