St. Alban’s
International Gathering--2002
Montreal,
Quebec, Canada
October 11-13
The Gathering took place on a
week-end of perfect weather and was blessed also by the well planned
organization.
On Friday evening, all gathered in
the hospitality room to register and share a bite and welcome refreshments,
which were served until past midnight.
All who participated were very
content and had a great time.
On Saturday morning, the ladies
were offered a bus trip and afterwards reported that it was very enjoyable. This
was followed by a very nice lunch.
After breakfast, the Brethren
gathered in the Lodge room.
The Lodge opened at 11 a.m. and
then at the call-off lunch was served.
After call-on the Grand Master M.W.
Bro. Emanuel U. Liechti and the Grand Lodge Officers
took their respective posts and
performed a superb ceremony of re-consecration in honour of the 75th anniversary
of our Lodge.
The Saturday evening dance, which
was highlighted with fine food, live music, gifts, and dancing lasted until the
wee hours of the morning.
The parting was difficult on Sunday
morning. After breakfast many lingered in the lobby of the hotel still talking
and saying goodbyes.
All in all, it was indeed a very
successful gathering, which we in Montreal will never forget,
And we shall cherish the close
friendships we developed over this short period.
Thank You all for making this a
memorable event.
The
Brethren of St. Alban's Lodge No. 106, Montreal
At the hospitality room on the first day the guests having fun with there glasses full of Ginger-Ale.
Guests wondering when the camera-person will leave so they can enjoy the delicious food in the hospitality room.
The Brethren and the ladies on the registration night.
The Famous Kissing Bandit in the middle.
Brethren getting ready to leave for the Temple.
The Brethren entering the bus to go to the Temple.
Gettingready to enter the Lodge room.
The Brethren outside of the Lodge.
The Brethren Getting ready for the Lodge to open.
In the Lodge room before the opening.
In the Lodge room a full house getting ready for the opening.
The W.M flanked by the D.D.G.M on the left and the Master of Ceremonies at lunch time.
The Chairman of the gathering committee and the I.P.M.
Memorial hall where lunch was served.
Lunch hour the brethren enjoying the meal.
One of the tables at the Memorial Hall.
The Brethren enjoying the meal at the Memorial hall.
The head table with all the gifts and presents.
The Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Emanuel U. Lechti and his lovely and charming mother.
W.M. of St. Alban's Lodge #106 and his lovely Lady.
Past Grand Master of Texas and his Lady with the I.P.M. and his Lady.
Guests having a good time at the Banquette on Saturday Night.
The chair Lady and W.M.'S wife dancing with the International Chairman of St. Alaban's Lodges.
The W. Master's wife mingling with the guests.
The I.P.M. taking some dancing tips from one of the guests.
The I.P.M. with the Guests on his table.
Ooops!! I should have never lied about the size of my shoes.
The small scale of the Lodge.
One of the Murals in the Memorial Hall.
One of the Murals in the Memorial Hall.
One of the Murals in the Memorial Hall.
One of the Murals in the Memorial Hall.
One of the Murals in the Memorial Hall.
On the last day at the Breakfast, some of the organizing committee members and their Ladies.
Last Day in front of the Hotel.
At the hospitality room on the first day the guests having fun with there glasses full of Ginger-Ale.
