Tyler’s New Tricorn Hat
The Tyler at Royal Forest Lodge No 401 has for many years been improperly dressed. For those who have visited the Lodge at Waddington will have no doubt seen the ancient tylers coat that has been worn since 1829 and is still worn at every meeting.
But in living memory he has been without his tricorn hat.
It was worn with the coat whilst standing at the door of the Hark to Bounty Public House in Slaidburn, the original home of 401, and is believed to have been lost or misplaced many years ago.
The lodge committee felt it was time to restore the Tyler to his former glory and commissioned W Bro Barry Whitehead to source an authentic replacement.
At the October meeting the Tyler W Bro Towler wore his new hat for the first time and is here pictured with the Worshipful Master, Bro Arthur Cassidy.
