The installation of W Bro. Kam Wah Mak took place on Mon 17th May 2010 in Corbridge Road Masonic Hall at 6.15 p.m. W Bro. David Bibby PAGDC was presenting the R W Provincial Grand Master. Amongst the distinguished guests, were:

W Bro. Richard Summerbell PSGD PAPGM
W Bro. Harry Aitken Past District Grand Officer from Hong Kong and the Far East
plus a number of Grand Officers.

R W Bro. Peter Wong, Past District Grand Master of Hong Kong and Far East who is also an honorary member, was unable to attend due to the ‘Ash Cloud’ which affected flights throughout the UK and the BA strike which was due to start on the following day.

W Bro. Kam is already in the Chair of Oriental’s mother Lodge, St. Gabriel Lodge and so the Secretary had to read out a Dispensation granted by Grand Lodge. It was a short ceremony which was performed by W Bro. John Wallace ProvGPurs PGStB, the Installing Master and it was witnessed by about 90 brethren. In fact, this evening it was W Bro. John’s 13th time as Installing Master. Lucky for John! W Bro. As usual W Bro. Tom Foo PGStB, the most senior member of the Lodge delivered the Charge to the Brethren.

The Festive Board was held in the Happiness Inn Cantonese Restaurant in Percy Street, Newcastle City Centre. The Master’s Song was sung by W. Bro. John Bartlett PPJGW. The menu for the Banquet was as follows:

• Chicken & Sweet Corn Soup
• The Three Gorgeous:
  Spring Roll
  Deep Fried Won Ton
  Sesame Prawn Toast 
• Roast Duck
• Beef in Black Bean Sauce
• Salt and Pepper Pork Chop
• Crispy Chicken
• Satay Lamb
• King Prawn with Pak Choy
• Special Fried Rice
   
• Seasonal Fruit

The Officers for the Year 2010 – 2011: