In these days of falling attendances and noticeable drops in applications being received nationwide, it was something of a return to former times when five Fellowcrafts of Lodge Cadder Argyle were Raised Master Masons on Saturday 20th October 2007.

This was, however, not a forerunner of a return to the days of numerous candidates, merely a result of the candidates’ varying shift patterns.

News of this forthcoming event had travelled far, and a good number of Visiting Brethren were present to witness the Degree carried out by the Past Masters of the Lodge. As was recorded in the Minute of the Meeting, “…carried out with the dignity and decorum expected of the Past Masters of Lodge Cadder Argyle.”

The Degree ceremony must have been an awe-inspiring experience to the candidates, as three of them accepted the Office of Steward at the subsequent Election Meeting, and will be duly installed at the Installation Meeting on 15th December. Prior to this there will be a Mark Ceremonial, and it is expected that eight Brethren will be Marked at the ceremony on Saturday 17th November. It is hoped that there will be a good attendance at this Meeting.