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Old 10-01-2016, 01:04 PM
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Default Bro Fitzpatrick and the Sir William Francis Lodge RAOB Amble

Yes, found it. Regarding Fitzpatrick of Broomhill Street. Nice photo of him decked out in his RAOB sash with chest full of medals/Jewels

I do come across RAOB medals with WW2 campaign medals occasionally. Never seen one specific to Amble though.

Here's the article for the record:






AMBLE R.A.O.B.CEREMONY

Local Man Honoured

One of the most important gatherings in connection with local R.A.O.B. Lodges took place in the Schooner Hotel, Amble, the headquarters of the Sir William Francis R.A.O.B. Lodge on Saturday evening.
The occasion was the raising to the Fourth Degree, R.O.H. (Roll of Honour) of Bro. J.Fitzpatrick, K.O.M.— the highest honour the order can confer. Brother Fitzpatrick, who lives at Broomhill Street, Amble, has a long and honoured Association with the Order in the Amble district.
Over 100 representatives were present from many lodges including: — G.M.Lamb Crown and Constitution; Duke of Portland (Ashington); V.W.Corbett, Lord Clyde; Bank Top (Bedlington); Sir J.T.Leach (Newbiggin); North Seaton Lodge (North Seaton); Earl Percy (Alnwick); Wansbeck (Stakeford); and Morpeth Lodge.

The ceremony was arranged under the auspices of Morpeth and District Knights Chapter. The Exalting Officer was Brother C.S.Kennedy, R.O.H., Choppington, while the "sash"was presented by Brother J.Coulson R.O.H., of the E.M.Lamb Lodge, Ashington. During the ceremony reference was made to Brother Fitzpatrick's splendid work on behalf of the Order. One of the founders of the Sir William Francis Lodge, he has held the treasurership since its inception. Previous to that he was associated with the Sir Robert Duncan Lodge, Amble, where he was also treasurer for several years. He took a keen interest in the formation of the Earl Grey Lodge, Red Row. He is a dominoes enthusiast. Some years ago he won the Glanton R.A.O.B.Challenge Cup in the district dominoes tournament.
Others taking part in the ceremony were Brother R.Y. Johnson, K.O.M. Provincial Grand Primo, and Brother Samuel Peel, K.O.M., president of the Knights Chapter Lodge.
The same evening Brother W.P.Jamieson, C.P., was raised to the 3rd Degree, K.O.M., the exalting officer being Brother J.Taylor of the V.W.Corbett Lodge, Ashington.
Following the ceremonies, refreshments were provided by the home Lodge, and a few musical items concluded an interesting and happy function.

[Alnwick Mercury 05 May 1939]
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