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A Royal Arch Mason of this Province has played a prominent role in the consecration of a new Chapter, the Old Bromsgrovians Chapter No 5743, in the Province of Worcestershire.

E Comp William Caswell, immediate past Zerubbabel of Perseverance Chapter No 455, is the first Third Principal of Old Bromsgrovians Chapter.

For further information and news of this consecration click here.

Presentation of Jubilee Certificate to E Comp Stanley Simms

On 24th September 2007 Excellent Companion Stanley Simms celebrated the 50th anniversary of his Exaltation into Royal Arch Masonry.

The occasion was marked the following day at a Convocation of the Socrates Chapter No 373 when the Third Provincial Grand Principal, Excellent Companion Trevor Cooke, presented him with the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent’s Jubilee Certificate.

Before making the presentation the Third Provincial Grand Principal said,

“Excellent Companion Stanley’s contribution and commitment to Royal Arch Masonry is outstanding, let alone his involvement in the Craft and numerous side degrees. In Socrates Chapter he was MEZ in 1972 & 1977 and Scribe E for ten years. As a member of the Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire Chapter of First Principals he served as Scribe E, Treasurer and held the offices of Third, Second and First Principal.Excellent Companion Stanley held the Acting Provincial ranks of Assistant Scribe E, Scribe Nehemiah and was Second Provincial Grand Principal for 2 years. He was honoured with appointment to Grand Rank in 1990 as PGStB and promoted in 1996 to PAGSoj. Companions, that is a record to be proud of and I congratulate Excellent Companion Stanley on his achievement.”

Presentation of Jubilee Certificate to E Comp Pat Marlow

One of the first duties of our Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E Comp Wayne Williams, following his installation was to sign but two Jubilee Certificates.

The first was presented to E Comp Pat Marlow by the Deputy Grand Superintendent, E Comp David Jackson at a meeting of the St Crispin Chapter 5627 in Kettering on Friday 18 May.

Pat Marlow

l to r E Comp Wayne Williams (Grand Superintendent), E Comp Desmond Jones, Comp Norman Sidey

Pat had been exalted on Thursday 23rd May 1957 in front of 26 members and 12 visitors when the alms collection had amounted to £3.14.4d.

Noting that his certificate was being presented 'early' he vowed to take very good care of himself over the following five days!

Presentation of Jubilee Certificate to E Comp Desmond Jones

The second Jubilee Certificate was presented by E Comp Wayne Williams on his first visit to his own Northampton Chapter 360 as Grand Superintendent on Thursday 24 May.

E Comp Desmond Jones was the recipient. He had been initiated into the Pomfret Lodge 360 in 1954 and exalted into the Northampton Chapter 360 in 1957.

Since that time in a glittering Masonic career he has held the highest offices in many different Orders - Red Cross of Constantine, Mark, Royal Ark Mariners, the Ancient and Accepted Rite, Knights Templar, Knights of Malta, Royal and Select Masters, Knight Templar Priests and the Order of the Secret Monitor.

Desmond Jones

l to r E Comp Pat Marlow, E Comp David Jackson (Deputy Grand Superintendent),
E Comp Ivan Greaves (Provincial Grand Scribe E)

In thanking the Grand Superintendent for his presentation Desmond made a presentation to the Chapter of a number books and artefacts dating back over many years.

Although he regularly visits Northampton, Desmond now lives in Cirencester where he is deeply involved in Freemasonry - and a director of the local Masonic Hall.

Both the Grand Superintendent and E Comp Desmond Jones were delighted to witness the exaltation of Bro Norman Sidey of the Lodge of Harmony 9048.

Installation of E Comp Wayne Williams as the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent

Well over 300 Companions attended the combined Installation and Provincial Grand Chapter Convocation on 10 May 2007 at Freemasons’ Hall, Northampton.

Twelve Grand Superintendents and 51 guests representing 15 Provinces witnessed ME Comp George Pipon Francis, Second Grand Principal, install E Comp Wayne Williams, PPrGSwdB, as the ME Grand Superintendent in and over the Province of Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire. The ME Grand Superintendent then conducted the business of Provincial Grand Chapter.

Installing Officer

l to r E Comp David Jackson (Deputy Grand Superintendent) E Comp Terry Roy (Second Provincial Grand Principal) E Comp Wayne Williams (Grand Superintendent) Installing officer, ME Comp George Francis (Second Grand Principal) and E Comp Trevor Cooke (Third Provincial Grand Principal)

In his address to the Companions, the ME Grand Superintendent said, "Today is a day I shall never forget. It represents a milestone not only for me personally but for the Province. I pay tribute to the ME Second Grand Principal and his team for a most excellent installation ceremony and to my predecessor for all his hard work. I promise you, Companions, that I will give this job my all. I look forward to working with you in taking the Holy Royal Arch forward by a process of evolution rather than revolution."

MEGS

Companions congratulate the Installing Officer and newly installed Provincial Executive

Retirement of the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E Comp Peter Kitson

The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E.Comp Peter Kitson, will retired from office on Monday 23 April 2007. The Most Excellent The First Grand Principal was pleased to appoint E Comp Wayne Edward Williams, PPrGSwdB, as Grand Superintendent in and over the Province of Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire with effect from Monday 23 April 2007.