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W. Bro. John Edward 'Jack' Smith Past Provincial Senior Grand Warden , celebrated his 100th Birthday in February and was presented with the Provincial Grand Master's Certificate in recognition of his 50 years service to Freemasonry.
The presentation was made to W.Bro. Jack by Deputy Provincial Grand Master V.W.Bro Alan Wellan and they were joined by Worshipful Master W.Bro Steven Price, Secretary W Bro John Long and W. Bro. Almoner. The afternoon was enjoyed by all with W.Bro Jack on fine form reminiscing over cups of tea !
Much of his working life Jack was as a renowned baker . He worked up to 11 hours a day, 7 days a week from the age of 14 ! He and his late wife Flo were pillars of their community in Barford where they had their bakery business until retirement in 1965 . |  |  | |  | ABOVE : W.Bro Jack being awarded his certificate by the Deputy PGM
LEFT : Jack's 50 Year Cerficate
W.Bro Jack was originally Initiated into Greville Lodge No.4773. In 1965 he was a founder member of Lodge of Warwick No.8011 and was Worshipful Master of the Lodge in 1970 . W.Bro Jack was awarded Provincial Rank in 1976 as PProv.AGDC , P.Prov.G.Reg in 1987 and P.Prov.S.G.W. in 1992.
Jack is hail and hearty and keeps a keen eye on the progress of the Lodge of Warwick, to which he has given great service since its inception and which he still attends regularly. Indeed Jack confirms his intention to be at Lodge in May to see a younger member of the Lodge receive their own 60 Year Certificate !
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 | | | | | | | At our April 2009 meeting we welcome the fraternal intervisitation of our friends from The Chipping Campden Lodge No. 5452 ( Province of Glocestershire ) . The Lodge of Warwick visits Chipping Camden each Christmas and members of their Lodge return the favour by joining us each April. | | | | | | | | | | Past Events | | | | The Ladies Night in March 2009 was another great success. W Bro Harry Kilgour gave a lovely toast to the Ladies followed by the Worshipful Master struggling through the Ladies Song ! The Ladies enjoyed a variety of lovely gifts and the Worshipful Master's lady gave a fulsome and warm reply with thanks.
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| Installation Evening - March 2006
Our March 2006 meeting saw the highlight of the year with the Installation of our new Worshipful Master W.Bro Harry Kilgour. His Junior Warden for the year was W.Bro John Davies P.Prov.G.Swd B.
The evening was marked with many visitors to Alderson House to heartily congratulate W.Bro Harry on his accession to the Chair of King Soloman.
The evening concluded a 4 course formal dinner where the new Worshipful Master was the toast
of the evening !
“ May his cup and his cupboard be full “
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| | | |  | | | |  | Burns Night at the Lodge of Warwick - January 2006
As in previous years members of the Lodge of Warwick
annual Burns’ Night Evening was a very popular event. Friends and non-masons were invited to attend as guests for the dinner and a traditional evening of Scottish entertainment ,
poetry, wonderful food and a wee dram ! | | | | | | |
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The sound of the bagpipes filled the building as the Piper accompanied the Master to the panelled dining room.
The Haggis was "piped in" and paraded around the table in
traditional fashion after which drams of whisky were brought
round as the Haggis was being served.
A packed dining room sat down to a very fine dinner of
Cock-a-leekie soup, Haggis & Neeps followed by Roast Beef.
Many Scottish members in the Lodge involved themselves in
the evenings proceedings. The traditional "Address to the
Haggis" was rendered in authentic Scottish style along with
the " Address to the Skin" . A further toast was also given to
" The Immortal Memory of Robbie Burns."
The evening was rounded off with more Burns poetry. Several members chose to wear their Kilts in their respective Tartan for
the evening which added to the spectacle of what was another
great and memorable success.
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| | | | Surprise Provincial | Promotions at the Lodge of Warwick - November 2004
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| On Wednesday 10th November 2004 we had the pleasure of the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, W. Bro Rodney Pitham once
again visiting the Lodge of Warwick .
Unbeknownst to the assembled Brethren he was in attendance
to promote two well-known senior Past Provincial Officers.
W.Bro. Rodney Pitham P.S.G.D summoned W.Bro. Ramsay
Ramsay-Smith to the floor of the Lodge to promote him to the
rank of Past Provincial Junior Grand Warden .
W Bro Ramsay expressed his absolute delight by the
promotion which came as a total surprise to all ; not least
to Ramsay himself !
photo left : W.Bro.R. Ramsay-Smith P.Prov.J.G.W | | | | | 
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W.Bro Pitham had yet another great surprise in store
as he promoted with immediate effect W.Bro Bob Essex
to Past Provincial Grand Sword Bearer.
The Master and Brethren thanked the Assistant
Provincial Grand Master for honouring Brethren of the
Lodge with these “ field promotions” and we very
much look forward to seeing W.Bro Pitham again
soon at the Lodge of Warwick.
photo left : W.Bro.R.E.Essex P.Prov.G.Swd.B | | | |
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