At the meeting of the Lodge of Philosophy on 10 November Provincial Grand Master Dr David Chambers presented a Certificate of Merit to WBro Stephen C Beddow in recognition of his services to the Lodge and the Craft over many years.

In accordance with Lodge tradition, 80th birthday presentations were also made to WBros Richard Stephenson and Alan Brundell.

The ceremonial of the evening also included a flawless delivery of the extended explanation of the second degree tracing board by the RW Provincial Grand Master.