Lodge 320's Visit to

Culmore Lodge 320 I.C.

On Thursday March 10th, 2005, 9 honourable? fellows set out to fly to Ireland for a change and visit Lodge 320 Culmore in Londonderry for their annual installation. As ever, Brother Parkhill met us at Belfast with a friend from south of the Rio Tweed who would also be visiting the Lodge. A couple of us, me 'n' Wullie Andrew kept this good brother company in his car as we set off across country to the White Horse Hotel, (fast becoming our favourite haunt in those parts). Some of us went for a swim, some of us were too lazy, and some of us were happy to slag off those who did, (not that they were in a position to do so of course). Dinner was served and then we beat a hasty retreat for showers and shaves etc before donning the fancy togs and setting off for Herby's. Now Herby's for those unskilled in the finer arts is not, as it sounds, a famous watering hole, well I suppose it is cos we were well watered in Herby's before the meeting.

The installation itself was ever a great meeting and the meal, toasts and speeches thereafter their usual high standard. Soon enough we set off to Herby's once more and the same lies and half truths were told as last year but were equally funny and entertaining.

Once again, yours truly managed a quick swim the morning after and managed to push a breakfast around a plate for a while (I cannot eat on an empty stomach). Soon enough we were summoned by Brother Kennedy for the trip back to Belfast for the flight home. Not before we managed to find an excellent restaurant on the way and tucked into a fine feed.

Once again our grateful thanks are extended to all at Culmore and especially Brothers Parkhill, Guthrie and Kennedy for services rendered. 

Gentlemen, we once again look forward to seeing you in November if you can manage and next March if you can't.

Colin Hannah. P.M.

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