It is with much sadness that we must inform you of the passing to Higher Service on the morning of the 7th of June of R.W.Bro. John Henry Farrall, Past Provincial Grand Master of this Province.
R.W.Bro. Farrall was a much admired and respected Mark Master Mason.
We send our deepest condolences to his family at this sad time.
Moved by such a good cause, members of Buckley Lodge raised £500 themselves, which was match funded by the Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of North Wales to make £1000 in total.
Elevated were Bro. John Williams and Bro. Alan Brown, with Worshipful Commander Pat Butcher being assisted by V.W.Bro. W.G Strain who explained the Signs and W.Bro. Arthur Roberts who delivered the explanation of the Tracing Board.
On this occasion the meeting was held in Barmouth, but Idris Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners is a peripatetic Lodge and also meets in Bala and Pwllheli each year.
The evening coincided with the last official visit for W.Bro Phil Edwards in his role as Deputy P.G.M.
At the meeting, R.W.Bro Peter Talbot, PPGM, delivered a most interesting talk on Masonic attire, in particular aprons, collars and jewels.
A warm Mark welcome followed by an excellent, friendly Festive Board accompanied by the traditional Secretaries Table Vintage Port.
The only downside was the 4 hour journey home due to the usual overnight roadworks.
The Caernarfon Masonic Hall held an Open Day on the 11th of May and were delighted to welcome Owain Llŷr from MônFM who dropped in to find out more about what Freemasons do.
Watch the video on FaceBook to hear what he learned (in Welsh).
The April meeting was attended by 33 members, seven guests and our Deputy Provincial Grand Master, W.Bro. Phillip J. Edwards on what could be one of his last visits of his tenure in office.
North Wales Mark Master Masons
