The heads of both Lancashire districts headed down south to Southampton to attend the investiture of a new District Grand Prefect.
Mervyn Wilson (East Lancs DPG, left)) and Paul Snape (DPG West Lancs, right of centre) and the brethren board a train.
At the end of their travels and in need of refreshment they, in true Allied style entered a hostelry. Well a hotel in any way! The next day they attended the meeting along with the Grand Master who performed the investiture in fine style.
The heads of both East and West Lancashire, centre flanked by brethren from both districts attending the meeting.