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Acanthus Lodge No 2715 held its Installation Meeting at Mark Masons' Hall on 27th November 2025 and received an official visit from Metropolitan Grand Inspector W Bro Martin Smith, who was accompanied by Lodge Visiting Officer W Bro Graham Cottington.
W Bro Gordon Prior was Proclaimed as Worshipful Master for a second year, having been Inducted as WM in November 2024 and having last taken the Chair 48 years ago. In 2028 he will be eligible to be presented with a 60 Year Long Service Certificate. A wonderful dinner was then enjoyed by all within Mark Masons' Hall.
This article is part of Arena Magazine Issue 60 – Spring 2026.
Arena Magazine is the official online magazine of the London Freemasons – Metropolitan Grand Lodge and Metropolitan Grand Chapter of London.
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