Thackeray Installs New Worshipful Commander
Monday 5th October saw the Installation of the new Worshipful Commander of Thackeray Royal Ark Mariners Lodge No. 730 in Clevedon. W.Bro. Sam Stride was ably Installed by the outgoing Worshipful Commander, W.Bro. Rev. Stuart Boyd, in the presence of the Past Provincial Grand Master R.W. Bro. John Morgan and the Past Deputy Provincial Grand Master W.Bro. Geoffrey Nash.
W.Bro. Sam will have a busy year ahead with 2 candidates in the offing, and will be supported by an enthusiastic team of experienced brethren.
The Royal Ark Mariner Degree focuses around the story of Noah’s Ark. Its basis is one of the oldest in Freemasonry, elements of which are incorporated in manuscripts dating back to the 14th Century. It has been administered by Mark Grand Lodge since 1884. Although separate from the Mark degree, it forms a fitting adjunct to Mark Masonry, and develops moral lessons through a beautiful and meaningful ceremony. It is a very valuable and worthwhile addition for any Mark Master Mason.
