Provincial News
- Written by: Gerry Crawford
At Three Counties Lodge on Monday 26 October 2015 WBro John Manby installed VWBro Richard Davis into the Chair of the Lodge.
In his address, after congratulating all concerned, the Provincial Grand Master, RWBro Max Bayes, announced changes to his Executive team that are to take effect from May next year.
WBro Jim Boughton is to retire as Assistant Provincial Grand Master.
He is to be replaced as Assistant Provincial Grand Master by WBro Charles Bennett, presently Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies.
WBro Dale Gilbert, presently Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies, is to become Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies.
Click here to read the Provincial Grand Master’s full address.
- Written by: John Fergusson
A fine and very enjoyable evening of Holy Royal Arch masonry was in evidence for all who attended St John's Chapter Installation meeting on Wednesday 21 October 2015, which was marked by an official visit from the Second Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp George Clayton.
E Comp. Richard Stokes was installed as Z, E Comp Phil Martin as H and E Comp Geoff Allen as J. This wonderful ceremony contained some really excellent work, with many different members of the St John’s Chapter team’contributing to the Installation ceremony
A very happy and most enjoyable Festive Board brought the evening to its conclusion.
Pictured from left to right: 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp George Clayton, E Comp Phil Martin, E Comp Richard Stokes, E Comp Geoff Allen and E Comp John Hitchin, Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies
Pictured from left to right: St John's Chapter's newly installed Principals, E Comp Phil Martin, E Comp Richard Stokes, E Comp Geoff Allen.
- Written by: John Fergusson
A wonderful evening of Royal Arch masonry was experienced on 13 October 2015 at Thistle & Rose Chapter's Installation Meeting which marked by the official visit of Second Provincial Grand Principal E Comp George Clayton who was escorted by E Comp Tony Winn, Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies.
E Comp. Graham Rodger was installed as Z, E Comp David Docherty as H and E Comp Chris Goode as J. The Past Deputy Grand Superintendent, E Comp David Jackson, stood in at the very last moment for the IPZ, E Comp John Ranaghan who was not able to attend due to illness. E Comp David delivered seamless ritual, much to the delight of the Companions who were present.
A very happy and most enjoyable Festive Board brought the evening to its conclusion and, finally, the caterers must be congratulated on the quality of the food which was simply delicious.
Picture on the left (L to R): 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp George Clayton, Deputy Grand Supterintendent, E Comp Mike Coleman, E Comp David Docherty, E Comp Graham Rodger, E Comp Chris Goode, Past Deputy Grand Superintendent, E Comp David Jackson & E Comp Tony Winn, Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies.
Picture on the right (L to R): The three newly installed Principals of the Chapter pictured with the Past Deputy Grand Superintendent.
- Written by: Michael Genner
On behalf of the Lodge of St James, WBro George Frosdick presents a cheque for £1,500 to Sue Wright at the Hope Centre, Northampton, on 1 October 2015.
The centre is a local Charity that provides support to the homeless people of Northampton.
Sue Wright commented
The Trustees at the Hope Centre are extremely grateful for your support and generosity.