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W.Bro’s Brian Hubbard and Brian Barrow
110 Years in Freemasonry.

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n 20th December 2018, W.Bro The Reverend Martin Howse APGM, on his fi rst offi cial visit to Audley Lodge, presented W.Bro 20th December 2018, W.Bro The Reverend Martin Howse APGM, on his fi rst offi cial visit to Audley Lodge, presented W.Bro
OBrian Hubbard with his 50 year Certifi cate and congratulated W.Bro Brian Barrow on his achieving 60 years in Freemasonry.
W.Bro Brian Hubbard was initiated into Cranbourne Lodge No 1580 on 24th September 1968 by his Father-in-law W.Bro Sandy
Gerrie with his father Bro John Hubbard as JD. He became WM on 30th May 1968 having had family involvement at all the
intervening ceremonies. His career at Cranbourne included Charity Steward and Tyler and he received PPDepGReg honours.
In 1969, W.Bro Sandy Gerrie moved to Saffron Walden and joined Audley Lodge, inviting Brian as a guest. Between Jan 1984 and April 2000, they missed only seven
meetings out of 112 making Brian the longest permanently invited guest in Audley’s history.
Since joining Audley in 1999 he has covered several offi ces, WM in 2004 and 2018, Almoner from 2007-2018. Awarded Essex PPAGDC and currently PPGDepSwdB.
In 2010 he initiated his Grandson, Bro Sam Gerrie, into Audley and hopes to place him into the Chair of King Solomon in April 2019, continuing the family tradition.
Brian has Tyled for Metropolitan Lodge of Craftsman 6268, is a member of Walden Chapter 1280, where his contribution was recognised by his award of PPAGDC (RA)
in 2015.
W.Bro Brian Barrow Joined Audley in October 2008, the year he was elected an Honorary member of His Mother Lodge, Theodore White Temperance Lodge No 3795
in Berkshire. Brian, for many years a commercial pilot, was initiated there on 8th December 1958, became WM in October 1974, served as Chaplain and was rewarded
by PPJGW in 2000. Since joining Audley he has been WM twice in 2011 and 2014, awarded Essex PPJGD, he has been a valuable, knowledgeable addition to our
ceremonies and is currently Chaplain and Secretary of LOI. Brian is also a member of Walden Chapter 1280 where he is currently Asst Scribe E.
Although Brian received his award from his Mother Lodge, the APGM was honoured to recognise the long and continuing contribution Brian has made to Freemasonry.

Engayne Lodge Celebrates
its 70th Birthday with Cake

On Saturday 13th April, the members of Engayne Lodge
celebrated the 70th Birthday of the Lodge at The Square
Upminster. To mark the occasion, a special meal was prepared
by The Square’s Chef, Gary Mitchel and his staff, followed by a
Birthday Cake and a glass or two of Port!!!!.

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Theydon Lodge No. 6012, Stansted Mountfi tchet No 6230 tansted Mountfi tchet No 6230
W.Bro Bart Robinson 60 Years.Bro Bart Robinson 60 Years
W.Bro. Peter Rank, OBE

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Lodge No 6230, were
t the April meeting of Sdelighted to entertain
Theydon Lodge No. 6012, APGM W.Bro Charles Elliott
to their February meeting,
AW.Bro. Peter Rank, OBE,
to celebrate W.Bro Bart
PAGPurs celebrated his 70th year Robinson’s 60 years of
in Craft Masonry. W.Bro. Tony Masonry.
White, PSGD, Provincial Assistant W.Bro Bart joined 6230
Grand Master, was delighted to in February 1959, and has
attend the meeting to present occupied many offi ces during
his fi rst 70th certifi cate to W.Bro. his membership of his mother
Peter, together with a letter from Lodge, as well as gaining a
the Provincial Grand Master, RW. fi ne reputation locally with his
Bro. Rodney Bass OBE and a building and funeral directors
special 70 years lapel badge. companies.
Despite recent poor health, Bart
W.Bro. Tony sat down with Peter during the presentation to give a summary of was pleased to be able to receive
Peter’s Masonic and personal achievements which proved to be a fascinating his certifi cate and lapel pin badge,
story to tell. Peter was initiated into Kensington Lodge No. 1767 on 19th March together with a personal letter
1949. He became WM in 1960 before taking up post as Treasurer for 29 years, from the Provincial Grand Master"
during which time he achieved Grand Rank and later joined Theydon Lodge. He
was exalted into the Royal Arch in 1951 before joining Herongate Chapter No.
4960 where he went through the Principal’s chairs, acted as Treasurer for 16 years
and promoted to PPGSN.
He joined the Territorial Army in 1938 before going to an Annual Camp for 2
weeks in 1939. It turned out to be the longest fortnight of his life as he didn’t
return until 1947! During that time he was selected for the Indian Army and
served in many operational engagements including Famine Relief in Bengal
(during which he received a Viceroys Commendation), Commando operations in
the Naga Hills, riots in Bombay and Calcutta and patrol duties in the Khyber Pass
prior to Indian Independence in 1947 after which he resigned his commission in
the rank of Major.
Peter then joined the London Electric Wire Company as an accountant, rising to
Director when it was taken over by The General Electric Company. He became
Chairman of the Trade Council for the Wire & Cable Industry before becoming
the founding Chairman of a European Council for the industry prior to the UK
entering the Common Market. It was for his work in this area that he was awarded
the OBE for Services to Industry. There is a lot more to W.Bro. Peter’s life than
can be put into a few short paragraphs and you can always be assured of an
interesting chat over the festive board!

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