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Dagenham Lodge No 4699 50
W.Bro Bill Whiter 50 Years

he year 2018 was a memorable year and double celebration for Worshipful Brother Bill Whiter
TPAGStB On 15th December 2018, Worshipful Brother Bill was presented with a certifi cate
marking his 50 years in Essex Freemasonry by Worshipful Brother John Davies PSGD at a meeting of
Dagenham Lodge No 4699 at Upminster Masonic Hall.
Bill followed his father into Dagenham Lodge, albeit his father did not propose or second him, as his father did not want
to be accused of nepotism at that time. Aged 22 years, he was initiated into masonry on the 21st December 1968 and was
pleasantly surprised to see the Lodge Secretary was his former school headmaster, W.Bro. Gus Daniels.
The presentation of his 50 year certifi cate came a month after he installed his successor to round off a memorable year.

Lodge of St. Peter 1024 “I have enjoyed every minute of my time in the craft
W.Bro David Hylands 50 Years and don’t know where the 50 years have gone”

.Bro David Hylands received his 50 year certifi cate from Assistant Provincial Grand Master W.Bro. John
WDavies in March at the meeting the Lodge of St. Peter in Maldon.
As a member of the Eastbourne angling club David crewed for an old gentleman, and skippered his boat as he was almost
blind. David kept his deathbed promise to the old man (himself a mason) by being initiated into the Lodge of Light (No 2721)
in London. David has remained a member of this Lodge ever since and was Worshipful Master in 1977/78 and again in 2001/2.
David joined Isthmian Lodge (No. 4566) and was its Master four times. Unfortunately, Isthmian Lodge lost its warrant due
to falling numbers and David found a welcome home in the Lodge of St. Peter (London being too far to travel on a regular
basis). David has been in offi ce since being raised and continues to contribute. His latest role being that of Chaplin in the
Lodge of St. Peter.
On receiving the certifi cate David said “I have enjoyed every minute of my time in the craft and don’t know where the 50
years have gone”.
50

Valence Lodge 5388 Temple Lodge 5279
W.Bro Frank Leavis 50 Years W.Bro Steve Sapsford

n Saturday 30th March 2019 at The
OSquare, Upminster Valence Lodge
5388 were delighted to welcome WBro O n the 21st February the
Graham Dickerson APGM on his fi rst OAPGM W.Bro. Chas Elliott
visited Temple Lodge 5279 to
offi cial visit as the Lodges new APGM less visited Temple Lodge 5279 to
present a 50 year Certifi cate
than 48 Hours after being appointed present a 50 year Certifi cate
to W.Bro. Steve Sapsford.
to W.Bro. Steve Sapsford.
The visit was to honour W.Bro Frank Leavis for
Because of “insider” information of “insider” information
reaching his 50th year in Freemasonry and to Because
the APGM was able to give a very APGM was able to give a very
present him with his certifi cate and lapel pin. the
complete potted history of Steve’s potted history of Steve’s
W.Bro Frank has recently been appointed an complete
honorary member of Valence Lodge so this was a life, both inside and outside of both inside and outside of
life,
double celebration for a very special Mason and Freemasonry, which was well eemasonry, which was well
Fr
member of Valence Lodge 5388, well done Frank.
received by all those present as well as W.Bro. Steve, who was amazed that
It was also Valences installation meeting where W.Bro Tom Hart was installed into the APGM knew so much about him. He also presented to the Lodge a FEST2022
chair of King Solomon in a wonderful ceremony, this was followed by a fantastic festive Vice Patrons certifi cate.
board with the masters song being sung by our new masters Dad, Bro Barry Hart
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W.Bro Leslie Garnham 50 Years W.Bro Stanley Lewis DSEM
Bro Stanley Lewis PPSGW
At the Deo Confi dimus Lodge No W DSEM has served the
6253 meeting at Harlow Masonic Hall Brethren of Deo Confi dimus
at which APGM Tony White was in Lodge 6253 as Almoner for 35
attendance, he presented a certifi cate years.
recording 50 years in Freemasonry
to W.Bro Leslie Garnham who was At the age of 93, he is still active and
gave a full report of his visits and
initiated into Freemasonry on the 2nd contacts at their meeting on 6th April,
September 1967. at which he was presented with a special
Certifi cate from the PGM honouring
his outstanding contribution by W Bro
David Branch ProvJGW.

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