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distributed to all members and will therefore no longer be read at

the meetings.

W. Bro. Clive Dobson amended this recommendation by

proposing that both documents be circulated to all brethren and in

future, the minutes of the previous meeting would not be read, but

submitted for confirmation only — W. Bro. Steve White

seconded this proposal and the brethren gave their approval.

W. Bro. John Martin advised the brethren that Needles Lodge

would once again attend the annual West Wight Parade on

Sunday 9 November at 11.00 am when a wreath is to be placed on

the War Memorial, Totland in memory of IOW Freemasons who

made the supreme sacrifice. For the first time, the brethren are

encouraged to attend wearing collars and chains as appropriate.

February 2015 - The Immediate Past Master, Officers and

Brethren of Vectis Fairway Lodge No. 8923 were admitted and

welcomed by the Worshipful Master, to pass (at the request of

Vectis Fairway Lodge No. 8923) one of their members, Bro.

Stephen Anthony Elliott, residing at Cowes, initiated on 1 October

2014. W. Bro. Adrian Bolton PPGStwd of Vectis Fairway Lodge

No. 8923 (son in law of Needles Director of Ceremonies W. Bro.

Phil Thorne) delivered The Long Explanation of the Working

Tools of the 2nd Degree.

April 2015 – W. Bro. John Martin presented the lodge on behalf

of his guest, Bro. Slade of Merdon Lodge No. 5135 with a copy

of the January 2015 edition of Britain at War a monthly magazine

on military history, which has a very detailed article on our

Victoria Cross holder, Bro, Thomas Edward Rendle. The