Saturday night September 17th saw the return to the Chair of King Solomon of VW Bro Malcolm Privett, PDGIW, in the presence of the Grand Master's Representative, District Grand Inspector of Workings, VW Bro Tom Peadon who was accompanied by 11 Grand Officers. 24 Brethren from the four other Lodges in District 105 and a small contingent of Canberra Masons made the journey to Bega for the ceremony. The Installing Master was W Bro Ray Spindler who had just completed a two year term as Worshipful Master, installed his successor with much dignity and expertise. A highlight of the evening was the presence of Bro Harley Jenkins a newly initiated Brother from Lodge Baddeley. It has been many years since an Entered Apprentice attended an installation ceremony at the Bega Temple and the Representative made a point of personally welcoming Harley.
Present in this group photo are the Worshipful Masters of Lodge Baddeley, Lodge Cooma Monaro, The Mountain Lodge, Bombala, and Lodge Pambula Daylight.
RW Bro Chappie Munn and RW Bro Warren Bruce debating a matter of etiquette (?).
RW Bro Graham Charlton on his first visit as a recently conferred Past Assistant Grand Master, The DGIW Tom Peadon and RW Bro Hugh Davis, PJGW, from Canberra.
The Grand Lodge delegation including a visiting Brother from the UK and a distracted GDC.
The Installed Master's certificate which makes it all very official.
RW Bro Graham Charlton presenting W Bro Ray Spindler with his past Master's jewel. Graham was filling in for his successor, RW Bro Graham Davies, Regional Grand Counsellor, who was unable to attend.
Tom Peadon welcoming Harley Jenkins as a very special guest for the evening.
The Worshipful Master and his lovely wife Gillian entering the Festive board in due form and circumstance.
WM and his wardens splicing the cake in true Naval fashion.
June Sawyers, one half of the catering team, surveys the scene for last minute adjustments.
A wonderful banquet was enjoyed by all.
ROGUES GALLERY
Until next year ------------