BEAUCHAMP LODGE 1422 - The West Kent Military Lodge

Incredible October meeting

Author:
Mark Eyles-Thomas
PDProvGM West Kent, Member of Beauchamp Lodge No.1422
Date:
1 November 2023
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October Meeting - A thoroughly enjoyable time was had by all who attended the West Kent Military Lodge Festival of Remembrance meeting and our thanks go to all the Brethren for their continued support.

The October meeting Salient Points:

The October meeting was ‘Tyled’ at 1730hrs with 96 Brethren in attendance (once again additional chairs were required in the Lodge Room). Of those in attendance there were; an Entered Apprentice, 2 x Fellow-crafts, 15 Master Masons, 6 x Ruling Masters & 5 Past Masters, so a quarter of those attending were light blues.

A photograph of some of the October meeting attendees
Some of the attendees of the October meeting

The main event was a presentation from VW Bro Mark Eyles-Thomas, WM of the Lodge, regarding his experiences during the Falklands War (Operation Corporate 1982) with the 3rd Battalion the Parachute Regiment.

Remarkable October - a black and white photo of 4 Platoon, B Company, 3 Para onboard SS Canberra sailing South
October meeting - Sergeant Ian McKay VC - 3 Para
Sergeant Ian McKay VC
October meeting - Mark Eyles-Thomas, Port San Carlos 1982 (with rifle)
Mark Eyles-Thomas (with rifle), Port San Carlos 1982
October meeting - A picture of Sgt. Ian McKay on Mount Longdon
A picture of Sgt. Ian McKay on Mount Longdon

2 new joining members were successfully balloted for during the meeting. These members will be formally welcomed into the Lodge in January 2024 when they 'take-up' their membership (Lodge new financial year).

6 further applicants' details were read out by the Secretary. These members will be balloted for at the January installation meeting (26th) and if successful will also take up their membership then.

The Festive Board was a Festival of Remembrance and the tables (top table and 5 sprigs) were decorated accordingly (black coverings, poppies and remembrance table cards and packs).

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The Festive Board Tables
Each table had individual remembrance cards containing details
of the 9 fallen brethren of Beauchamp Lodge
1. Bertie Mainprise front
3. Bertie Mainprise back
October meeting - Major Bertie Mainprise
1. Arthur Sanders front
3. Arthur Sanders back
October meeting - Brigadier General Arthur Sanders
1. Robert Carson front
3. Robert Carson back
October meeting - Major Robert Carson
1. Oliver Ingham front 1
3. Percy Taber back
October meeting - Captain Oliver Ingham
1. Cecil Bamberger front
3. Cecil Bamberger back 1
October meeting - Captain Cecil Bamberger
1. Craig Nelson front
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October meeting - Captain Craig Nelson
1. Percy Taber front
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October meeting - Battery Sergeant Major Percy Taber
1. Albert East front
3. Albert East back
October meeting - 2nd Lieutenant Alfred East
1. Thomas Mugford front
3. Thomas Mugford back 1
October meeting - Captain Thomas Mugford

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95 brethren dined and all were treated to a pack:

Name Card front
Name Card back
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Festival of Remembrance front
Festival of Remembrance back
October meeting - Festival of Remembrance table card

The packs proved to be a huge success with everyone and it is hoped that the Beauchamp Lodge crosses will be laid at various events throughout the Province on Remembrance Sunday.

Another wonderful evening in the company of great brethren.

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