A new Worshipful Master for the lodge

W Bro. Mark Gaftarnik was installed into the Chair of King Solomon on Tuesday 26th September 2024, the mantle being handed over by the now IPM, W Bro. Frank Rosenhead, in an excellent ceremony attended by over 100 brethren, including 42 guests from 18 different lodges.

W Bro. David Idle PPDepGDC attended as the Personal Representative of the RW Provincial Grand Master.

Following the ceremony, the brethren of the Lodge of Dawn, along with their guests, witnessed W Bro. Mark H Gaftarnik make a grand entrance to the festive board, with bagpipes played by W. Bro Craig McIntosh of The Lodge of Friendship, 750 and Lodge St David, 572 (Province of Kincardine-shire).

Take a look at the gallery below;

All photography © 2024 Howard Barnett photography

If you are not a Freemason and, having read the above, would like to find out more, read our Seven Reasons to Join The Freemasons, our guide on ‘How to join The Freemasons‘ or our simple ‘What is Freemasonry?’ page.

And if you would like to join The Lodge of Dawn in Leeds, please feel free to get in touch via our ‘Contact Us’ page.