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60 YEARS ON . . .ANECDOTESFEATURE ATJOHN'S 50THCELEBRATIONSA WONDERFUL night of celebrationfor John Wilkinson’s 50 years inMasonry, was held at Zetland LodgeNo 1311 in April when a jubileecertificate was presented by StewartG Carley, Past Assistant ProvincialGrand Master.Fifty members and gueststhoroughly enjoyed the light-heartedand often amusing banter as the pairembarked on a ‘this is your life’account from John’s schooldays inSurrey, to joining the family business,and his achievements in Masonry.On a more serious note, whenasked how Masonry had changedover the past 50 years, W BroWilkinson replied “that it was in goodheart; it had not just survived but wasflourishing well”.Initiated in 1961, he became masterin 1971, and was soon afterwardspromoted to the rank of PPDGSec,followed by a later promotion toPPJGW. Still a very active member, heis also the Royal Arch representativeof the Lodge, and is the First Principalof Fairfax Chapter No3255.Harmony was provided by DrSimon Lindley, Grand Organist, whocomposed and played a medley of‘Songs from the Musicals’, whichsoon had everyone tapping to thetunes.Entertainment continued at theFestive Board with the toast to JohnWilkinson by John Horsfall, justbrilliant, and funny, and which gaveeveryone a glorious tongue- in -cheekinsight into his life outside the Lodge.Picture shows Andrew Robinson,master, Stewart G Carley and JohnWilkinsonJOHN MILLNER ROUTH was Initiated into AdelLodge No 6250 in 1951 by his father, ArthurBoston Routh, and earlier this year he waspleased to receive a 60-year jubilee certificatefrom past deputy PGM, Nevil H Parkinson.The senior past master of the Lodge, JackRouth was master in 1966 and still performscharges and floor work to a high standard. InProvince, he holds the rank of PJGW and is alsoa member of the Leeds and District InstalledMasters Lodge No 7918. He is also a pastprincipal of St Michael’s Chapter No 4353.After serving a full apprenticeship with LeedsCorporation Transport Department, he joined his family haulage business, OK CarrierCompany. On nationalisation Jack moved to British Road Services where he ran themaintenance division as superintendent of the South Leeds Group.In 1951 he became a director of Dovener and Routh Ltd (Garage Proprietors) and ranthe business until his retirement.A past member of St Paul’s Church Parochial Church Council and a past member ofHeadingley Deanery Synod and the Ripon and Leeds Diocesan Synod, he was afounder member of Cookridge Amateur Dramatic Society and is a past president ofCookridge Village Association.In the sporting arena, Jack is a past captain and president of Horsforth Golf Club andbefore that played rugby for Yarnbury RUFC.Picture shows Jack receiving his certificate from Nevil H ParkinsonSPORTING SCENEGOLF, cricket and clay pigeon shooting have long featured in inter-Provincial sports and leisure activities, with Yorkshire, West Ridingmembers frequently acquitting themselves to a very high standard.The Editor will be pleased to hear of anyone’s reminiscences or of anysuggestions as to how these events can be extended or, indeed, new onescreated.Archery, gymnastics, angling, swimming and athletics, football and bothrugby codes, are sports that have featured on our pages over the years –and long may it so continue.Contact the Editor at: jb.gledhill@btinternet.comTHIS PAGE IS SUPPORTED BY LEODIENSIS LODGE No. 4029 Meeting on the 2nd Thursday of each monthexcept July & August. Masonic Hall, Westbourne House, Westbourne Close, Otley LS21 3LG20