A FORMER Rossendale MP has been appointed as the highest ranking Freemason in East Lancashire at a ceremony King George’s Hall.
More than 1,000 people were expected to watch Sir David Trippier receive the title of The Provincial Grand Master, which will see him lead the area’s 6,000 Freemasons.
Freemasonry is a society of men concerned with moral and spiritual values who meet regularly at Masonic Halls to raise money for charity and organise events.
Speaking before the appointment, Helmshore-based Sir David said that he hoped to encourage more men to join the Freemasons.
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More than 1,000 people were expected to watch Sir David Trippier receive the title of The Provincial Grand Master, which will see him lead the area’s 6,000 Freemasons.
Freemasonry is a society of men concerned with moral and spiritual values who meet regularly at Masonic Halls to raise money for charity and organise events.
Speaking before the appointment, Helmshore-based Sir David said that he hoped to encourage more men to join the Freemasons.
more http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/9547583.Former_Rossendale_MP_is_new_Grand_Master_of_Freemasons/