Provincial News
- Written by: Michael Genner
WBro Vince Tindale our newly appointed Password Editor was installed into the Chair of Fitzwilliam Lodge No 2533 on Thursday 6th October, 2016.
Over 90 brethren attended a truly memorable evening with guests from the Provincial Communications Committee, the Electronic Media Group (EMG), and even the Bodyguard of Provincial Priory. I am sure we all wish him a very successful and healthy year.
From left to right, WBro Gerry Crawford, PAGDC and ProvGChStwd; WBro Craig Bunday, IPM and Installing Master; WBro Vince Tindale, Master and Editor of Password; and WBro David Burton, PSGD and AsstProvGM
- Written by: John Fergusson
On the 30 September 2016, our Provincial Grand Master, RW Bro Max Bayes, dedicated the banner for Silverstone Lodge 9877. He was very well supported by 17 members of the Provincial team, and, in total, there were 90 people in attendance from over 40 lodges both in and outside the Province of Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire.
It was a great evening with the banner being finally unveiled and dedicated by W Bro Ray Hemmingray PProvGChap, which was a special treat as W Bro Ray Hemmingray had assisted in the consecration of the Lodge in May 2013 and is an honorary member of the Lodge. This was the first time that Silverstone Lodge had returned to Sheaf Close since its consecration in 2013, which was one of the very first meetings held at the new Provincial centre. The banner was escorted around the Lodge by five of the founders of the lodge and the ceremony was conducted by the Provincial Grand Master RW Bro Max Bayes and supported by Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies W Bro Dale Gilbert. The Master accepted the banner on behalf of the Lodge which is looking forward to displaying it at their next regular meeting on the 4 November 2016, where normal service will be resumed and Fish and Chips will be served.
The Provincial Grand Master, RW Bro Max Bayes, is pictured below with the Worshipful Master of Silverstone Lodge, W Bro Richard Stokes and other members of the Lodge.
- Written by: John Fergusson
On 3 October 2016, W Bro Adie Cadd became Comp Adie Cadd on being exalted into the Holy Royal Arch and completed his journey in Pure Antient Masonry. Amongst those present to witness an excellent ceremony was the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E Comp Wayne Williams, albeit unofficially.
The Companions enjoyed a fine ceremony which was led by the MEZ, E Comp Kevin Corcoran and who was very well supported by E Comp Kevin Foreman who delivered the Sojourner's work in an absolutely first class manner. The ceremony was completed with the Second Principal's or Symbolical lecture and this included a fine contribution from Comp Daniel Soan.
The ceremony was followed by a fine festive board to welcome Comp Adie into the Holy Royal Arch and Eleanor Cross Chapter and we wish him a long and happy future as a member of this fine Chapter.
Below are some of the pictures from the evening and there are more in the Our Province In Images folder which you can find by clicking here.
Pictured above right from left to right:- E Comp Derek Todd, E Comp Jeff Lowe, Haggai E Comp John Fergusson, MEZ, E Comp Kevin Corcoran, Comp Adie Cadd, Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E Comp Wayne Williams, Joshua, E Comp Mick Pepper & 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp George Clayton.
- Written by: John Fergusson
On 19 September 2016, W Bro Kevin Eastwood became Comp Kevin Eastwood on being exalted into the Holy Royal Arch and completed his journey in Pure Antient Masonry. Amongst those present to witness an excellent ceremony was the Second Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp George Clayton.
The 2nd Provincial Grand Principal congratulated the Chapter's Principals, led by MEZ E Comp Russ Dickinson, on a first class ceremony. Comp Kevin was an excellent candidate and we wish him a long and happy future as a member of this fine Chapter. The ceremony was followed by a fine festive board to welcome Comp Kevin into the Holy Royal Arch.
Pictured above from left to right:- E Comp Robert Skidmore Provincial Grand Standard Bearer, Haggai E Comp Simon Laws, 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp George Clayton, MEZ E Comp Russell Dickinson, Comp Kevin Eastwood, Joshua, E Comp Terry Oldfield, E Comp Dr Christopher Clark Provincial Grand Registrar & E Comp Alex Henderson Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies.