Carnarvon Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 62

1. W Bro Graham Lant was installed as Worshipful Commander for the first time.
2. Less than an hour later, W Bro Graham’s first ceremony was to elevate his son, Steven
3. The Deputy Grand Master, Rt W Bro John Herbert Prizeman, presented the Lodge with its Sesqui-centenary Warrant – the first one ever.
4. The Deputy Grand Master, under the watchful eye of the Provincial Grand Master, Rt W Bro George John Deacon, then conferred a field promotion to RAMGR upon W Bro David Henwood – a first?

Over 20 Provincial Officers accompanied the Provincial Grand Master.

The phrase “The Oldest Lodge of RAM in the World” was mentioned on more than one occasion!