Following approval from the RW Provincial Grand Master, The Pharos Lodge No. 6967 in Dover hosted an open public meeting at The Crabble Corn Mill in Dover, to dispel some of the myths surrounding Freemasonry. The meeting was addressed by WBro Dr. John Reuther PGStB, of The Ashford Lodge No. 8945 who presented a talk entitled “Freemasonry – Fact and Fiction”

After the talk a buffet was served and then the Provincial Grand Secretary, WBro Roger Odd PAGDC, assisted by WBro Brian Powell PAGDC and WBro Reuther, held a question and answers session. VWBro Peter Brooshooft PGSwdB, our Deputy Provincial Grand Master, was also in attendance and his support was much appreciated by all.

Of the 70 people who attended (over half of whom were non - Masons) many asked some very pertinent questions, commenting afterwards that it had been an extremely enlightening evening, and that they were going home with a very positive view of Freemasonry. The evening was clearly a great success and a significant sum was raised for the Mill which is completely reliant upon donations and volunteer helpers to keep it in a good state of repair.

In his closing comments, WBro Mike Webb, the Worshipful Master of Pharos Lodge No. 6967, thanked Mr. Harry Reid the Chairman of the Crabble Corn Mill Trust and his team of volunteers for helping to make the evening such a success. More details about this charming old mill can be found at www.ccmt.org.uk

W. Bro. Brian Powell PAGDC

From Ed46, P13