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Quadrivium of Lodge No. 3921

Quadrivium Lodge No. 3921 held its final meeting on Friday 16th September at Freemasons’ Hall, Bridge Street.  In attendance and accompanied by a District Deputation was WBro Martin Roche PJGD, APGM.  
On being welcomed by the Worshipful Master, WBro David Ahern, WBro Roche informed those present that, WBro Martin Caller PSGD, the Assistant Provincial Grand Master for Manchester was unable to attend due to family commitments and sent his apologies, wishing the Brethren of the Lodge well for the future.  He also gave apologies on behalf of Sykes District Chairman, WBro Len Hayes PProvJGW, who was on a family holiday.

In his reply WBro Roche said, “Be proud of what the the Lodge has achieved and that Masonry never dies, it is the beginning of a new chapter in Freemasonry for everyone”
WBro Bernard McDermott, Lodge Treasure presented a small history of the Lodge, detailing the merger of, Manchester Epworth No. 3921, amalgamated with Semper Vigilans Lodge No. 4403 forming Quadrivium Lodge in December 2008.  He thanked the following Brethren for helping the Lodge to achieve its final aims before closure of progressing Bro Daniel Black through his second and third degree ceremonies.  They were; WBro Len Hayes, WBro Stephen Pilling, WBro Mike Birks, WBro Peter Harding and WBro Roy Chapman all whom had supported the Lodge through a difficult period.   
Before surrendering the Warrant to WBro Roche there was one more presentation to make that was, presenting Bro Black with his Grand Lodge Certificate.  WBro Roche gave a commendable explanation of the certificate, then asking the Worshipful Master to make the presentation.
Finally, the Worshipful Master Surrendered the Warrant of the Lodge to WBro Roche, who accepted it with humility. 
The Lodge closed; the Warrant was carried out of the Lodge room for the last time.

Quadrivium Members with WBro Roche

Lodge Members with Visiting Brethren

WBro Roche with WBro David Aherne, WM; Bro Patrick Seagrave, SW; WBro Carl Lamb, JW; and Bro Daniel Black

WBro Roche and Bro Daniel Black

WBro Roche and the Worshipful Master

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