Brother Kevin G. Storey was installed as the Right Worshipful Master of our Ancient Lodge on 27th December 2011.  Bro. George Donnelly, Past Master of Lodge St. Ebbe No. 70 and Immediate Past Provincial Grand Master of the Province of East Lothian & Berwickshire along with Bro. Alistair Little, Past Master of the Lodge of Melrose St. John No. 1² carried out the Ceremony of Installation with ease and professionalism assisted by Bro. David Jeffrey (RWM of Lodge St. Ronan's No. 856) as Installing Senior Warden,   Bro. George Duff (PM of the Galashiels Lodge No. 262) as installing Junior Warden and Bro. Graeme White, (RWM of Lodge Kelso & Tweed No.58) as Installing Inner Guard in view of 99 Brethren who signed the attendance book.

After the Installation 79 Brethren assembled outside the George & Abbotsford Hotel on the mild and dry evening to participate in the 267th Mason's Walk to Melrose Abbey where an Oration was given by Bro. Robert Scott, the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master of Linlithgowshire.

68 Brethren Joined the Right Worshipful Master for the Festival of Holy St. John which was held in the George & Abbotsford Hotel followed by Toasts & Entertainment.