Sons of the Desert

The morning after the successful Furness and South Lakeland Group Dinner, the Provincial Team were treated to a private visit to the Laurel and Hardy Museum in Ulverston. The team were shown round by the Curator, and “Grand Sheik of the Ulverston Birthmarks Tent of the Sons of the Desert” Mr Mark Greenhow.

Provincial Grand Master and Mark Greenhow

After looking round the various exhibits, the team was then shown the classic Laurel and Hardy film “Sons of the Desert” Following this film the “Grand Sheik of the Ulverston Birthmarks Tent” was pleased to invest the PGM as a member of the “Sons of the Desert”, and the PGM was pleased to accept. The Provincial Director of Ceremonies is not sure how to announce this new honour when introducing the PGM in future.
		The latest “Son of the Desert”

While the visit was taking place a hidden admirer of Laurel and Hardy made himself known, and the Grand Sheik was pleased to award a Certificate of Membership to Provincial Deputy DC Paul Hesketh.

Paul receiving his Certificate

Following this very interesting visit the Provincial Team then took the opportunity of visiting Ulverston Masonic Hall. After a quick stop at Stan Laurels birthplace the team then vanished into the desert sunset…… well they got a coach to Lancaster.

Some members of the Provincial Team.