The Provincial Grand Master, Right Worshipful Brother David C. Purdie, was joined by an armada of Grand and Provincial Grand Officers at the Installation ceremony of the Sir Francis Drake Mark Lodge 617. These distinguished visitors included Very Worshipful Brothers John P. Clendinning, the Deputy Provincial Grand Master, Right Worshipful Brother Peter Hawken, Past Provincial Grand Master, and the past Deputy Provincial Grand Master, Very Worshipful Brother Bill Humphries.

During the meeting, Worshipful Brother Richard Thomas, PGJD, who is also the Provincial Prior for Devon and Cornwall KT, was installed into the chair of Adoniram in fine form by Worshipful Brother Stephen Ladlow.

It was great to see that there were so many visitors representing companion orders at the meeting. This made the ceremony for the new Master even more special.

The evening ended with the customary fun and laughter at the festive board.