Provincial News
- Written by: John Fergusson
On Shrove Tuesday or “Pancake Day”, Tuesday 13th February, Bro Jeffrey Eric Conisbee completed his journey in Pure Antient Masonry as he was exalted into the Supreme Order of the Royal Arch, in the Thistle & Rose Chapter No. 6644, in Corby.
The official visitors on that day were The Third Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp Mark Constant, accompanied by the Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies E Comp Jeffrey Freeman both of whom witnessed a most excellent ceremony. The Deputy Grand Superintendent in Charge, E Comp Michael Coleman was also present.
There was some fine ritual by the Chapter’s Principals, E Comp Chris Goode, E Comp Paul Seaton and E Comp Andy McWilliam. The Principal Sojourners work was impressively taken by E Comp David Docherty and 1st Assistant Comp David Nixon. The Junior Companions assisted greatly as the Setting of the Scene was read by Comp Melvin Garner and the Readings by Comp Paul Hopkins and Comp James Seward.
The signs were presented by E Comp David Hopkins, followed by the Symbolical Lecture, presented in an exemplary style by Comps John Neil, David Nixon and E Comp Paul Seaton. The Mystical Lecture was very well presented by E Comp Ken Marris, E Comp Stephen Burton and E Comp Tom Strickland.
As Pancake Day is all about feasting before the fasting, the Corby Masonic Complex Caterers, Six of Eight, did not let us down. All that attended enjoyed a very convivial Festive Board of Companionship.
- Written by: John Fergusson
On Friday 9th February 2018, Piscator Chapter enjoyed a first class Installation Convocation. The Chapter was honoured to receive the Deputy Grand Superintendent In Charge, E Comp Mike Coleman who was escorted by E Comp John Payne, Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies.
E Comp Roger Blason was installed as First Principal, E Comp Mike Howells as Second Principal and E Comp Steve James as Third Principal.
After the Principals had invested their Officers for the ensuing year, E Comp Aaron Day was presented with a PZ jewel to mark an excellent year as Piscator Chapter’s First Principal.
The evening was finished off with a superb Festive Board which was enjoyed by all. Our congratulations to the three newly Installed Principals and Officers of the Chapter and we offer them our sincere best wishes for a very happy and enjoyable year ahead.
- Written by: John Fergusson
Dear Brethren,
A request from the Library and Museum at Great Queen Street.
On occasion, the librarians and researchers find it necessary to consult Provincial yearbooks, and they have found that they are missing three editions from our Province:
- 1995
- 2000
- 2007
They are asking if any of our members have copies of these editions that they would be prepared to gift to the Library & Museum, so that they have an unbroken run.
- Written by: Trevor Cook
During the 2016/17 Masonic season, the Worshipful Master of Scout Lodge No. 9814, WBro Kris Roberts, held a very successful Ladies Festival at Wellingborough Masonic Hall. Kris's mother, Mrs Shirley Roberts, was the Principal Lady.
