Provincial News
- Written by: Super User
Thursday 23 April saw the Acting Provincial Officers, Principals & Scribe Es dinner in Corby. This dinner was extremely well supported by the Principals and Scribe E’s of the Province together with an almost full complement of the Provincial Team.
Our ME Grand Superintendent, E Comp Wayne Williams, gave a very comprehensive address on the state of the Holy Royal Arch in Northants & Hunts, particularly thanking E Comp David Jackson for his exceptional contribution to the Holy Royal Arch over his 14 years as a Provincial Officer, nine of which being as Deputy Grand Superintendent. All were pleased to note, from the MEGS, that E Comp David will continue his active involvement in our Provincial Grand Chapter, albeit in a different capacity.
The Grand Superintendent went on to expand on the forthcoming ‘Ceremony of the Passing of the Veils’ by the Province of Bristol team. This will take place on 3rd September at the Chapter of First Principals in Northampton. Demand is expected to be high for this event and early application for tickets is advised.
- Written by: Michael Genner
The Decoration Ceremony of WBro Dr Ahmed Ibrahim Mukhtar the IPM of Rockingham Forest Lodge No 9491 as the High Sheriff of Northamptonshire took place at noon on Friday 27 March. WBro Mukhtar and his Under Sheriff, Dominic Hopkins, made their Declarations in the presence of the Lord-Lieutenant and the Judges sitting in Northampton.
Dr Mukhtar was a consultant, former Medical Director and member of the governing council of the University of Northampton.
The ceremony took place at Northampton Crown and County Court, Lady’s Lane, Northampton
- Written by: John Fergusson
On 14 April 2015, Thistle & Rose Chapter in Corby, welcomed their newest Companion, Comp Matt Garner, which was a most enjoyable occasion for all. Comp Matt was delighted to complete his journey in Pure Antient Masonry. Comp Matt's father Comp Mel Garner was exalted into the Holy Royal Arch, in the same Chapter at their previous meeting.
The photo below shows E Comp D.G. Rodger, Comp M. Garner, E Comp D. Hopkins, and E Comp D. Docherty
- Written by: Gerry Crawford
On his last official visit as a member of the Provincial Executive, Deputy Provincial Grand Master, VWBro Dr Viv Thomas, visited Webb Ellis Lodge No 9740 on Friday 17 April 2015.
During the ceremony WBro Steve Miles was proclaimed by the IPM, VWBro Wayne Williams, as Worshipful Master for the second successive year.
At the Festive Board, in celebration of his Celtic roots, the Deputy Provincial Grand Master was resplendent in a waistcoat supporting his favoured national rugby team - most appropriate for a rugby Lodge. After thanking him for his services as Deputy Provincial Grand Master and to Freemasonry in general, the Worshipful Master presented him with a bottle of Penderyn Single Malt Welsh Whisky which we are sure will, literally, go down very well.