Rothesay Writings November 2002

 

The November meeting was an opening and closing as we were to join our ladies to celebrate Christmas. 

 

There were 17 members present and three visitors.  AGSW Bob Clark was unable to attend however he had sent us a Christmas card which was received with good spirit.

 

Once again the Ladies Night was a great success with lots of good food to eat and refreshments to drink.  The raffles were well subscribed to with lots of prizes.  The cutting boards donated by Neville Ball of Kianawah Lodge were an added bonus.  Harmony was provided by some of the ladies led by Hazel Barnes.  A great deal of interest was shown by the puzzles which were displayed around the supper room thanks to Hazel. The night was concluded with the singing of Auld Lang Syne.

 

The annual Christmas Breakfast at Noel Sharp’s place was well attended with 16 adults and six children.  Santa Clause kept the kids busy by delivering early presents,  Noel missed out on this as he was absent during the visit.  Thanks to Noel and Jess for having us again.  The wheelbarrow of goodies was drawn and First and Second prizes were won by  Allen Barden.  Noel Sharp and Russell Hamill were responsible for the successful raffle and our gratitude is conveyed to them.

 

This months meeting is to be an emulation of the Second Degree.  Those doing work will be notified separately.

 

The Pocket Diaries are now available from the Stanley Lodge.  Please contact the secretary if you wish to order one.

 

Bro Bob Nesbitt has now taken up residence at the Sandgate Masonic Home  and can be contacted there.

 

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Toowoomba Quarterly Communication

 

Brethren are urged to support this initiative and to come and support the staging of this event in Toowoomba on Saturday, March 1, 2003.  Full details of the functions are outlined in the November edition of the Queensland Freemason magazine and you are reminded that it is necessary for you to lodge reservations for both the meeting and the Banquet.  The Registration Form can be found on Page 5 of the supplementary pages of the magazine and further details on other functions can be found on the Toowoomba Freemasons website at:

 

www.toowoombafreemasons.itgo.com

 

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murphym@bigpond.net.au.

 

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