On 13th October 2018, a meeting of the lodge in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, features a demonstration of a Lodge of Sorrows conducted by Glossopdale Lodge. This ceremony commemorates the recent passing of several members, including WBros Brian Clark, David Slack, and others. The Lodge of Sorrows, rarely seen in the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE), serves to honor deceased brothers and is inspired by similar ceremonies from Australia and other countries. The demonstration is crafted by the late David Slack, who researched international practices and integrated elements into this unique ceremony. The event is poignant, inviting widows and families of the deceased, making it accessible and meaningful for all attendees. The Lodge of Sorrows highlights the importance of remembrance within the Masonic community and provides a framework for honoring lost members in a respectful and inclusive manner.
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On 13th October 2018 the lodge met in Harrogate North Yorkshire The main part of the meeting was a demonstration of a Lodge of Sorrows by Glossopdale Lodge. This was in memory of a number of our members who have recently passed away, WBros Brian Clark, David Slack, Peter Clark, Ron Williams,Ron Booth, David Parkinson, Ab Goedhals, Laurie Headland, and Ken Rodley. This meeting provided the very rare chance to see a ceremony hardly ever seen in UGLE Questions had been asked about the "Lodge of Sorrows".It is very worthy of an explanation. Similar ceremonies are carried out in Australia and in other countries throughout the world but not in the U.K. It is to commemorate the passing of a brother. The ceremony demonstrated was put together by Glossopdale lodge under the guidance of our late brother David Slack who researched these ceremonies overseas and constructed this from the "best bits" elsewhere David Slack was the prime author of this ceremony. Sadly the first occasion on which it was carried out for real was in respect of David who died suddenly this year. David had arranged for this demonstration at Harrogate before he died and we are grateful that Glossopdale Lodge decided to continue with their visit our lodge and give the demonstration It was a very moving and poignant ceremony to which the widows and families were invited. It is very suitable for our ladies and very interesting to all. Several of our Lodge widows were present