On Valentine’s Day, 36 very brave Royal Arch Freemasons decided to spend this special evening away from their partners and with their Companions instead.
A most adorable evening of Royal Arch masonry was there for all that attended on Tuesday 14 February 2017 at the convocation of Thistle & Rose Chapter, No 6644 which was marked by the official visit of the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E Comp Wayne Williams, accompanied by E Comp Steve Seward, Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies. It was a special evening for E Comp Steve Seward as he witnessed his son Bro James Seward exalted into the Supreme Order of the Royal Arch, completing his journey in Pure Antient Masonry and become Comp James Seward.
Also present on the evening were E Comp Mike Coleman, Deputy Grand Superintendent and E Comp John Phillips, Past 3rd Provincial Grand Principal as well as other Excellent Companions of Grand Chapter and Provincial Grand Chapter.
The Chapter’s Principals, E Comp David Docherty, E Comp Chris Goode and E Comp Paul Seaton, led their team with some enchanting ritual. The signs were exquisitely presented by E Comp Alex Henderson. Comp David Nixon captivated those present with a solo presentation of the Symbolical Lecture. The Mystical Lecture was then delectably presented by E Comp Ken Marris, E Comp Gordon Brown and E Comp Mike Coleman. The Sojourners' work was enticingly delivered and delightfully shared between all three of them; Comp Willie Docherty, Comp John Fowler were assisted by E Comp Mike Abbott from Perseverance Chapter.
Finally, E Comp Wayne Williams presented Comp John Neal and Comp Stephen Skillen with their Grand Chapter certificates.
This was followed by a scrumptious Burns Supper and festive Board. Could there be a more perfect Valentines night?
We welcome Comp James Seward into the Royal Arch in the Province of Northamptonshire & Huntingdonshire.
The team (left to right):- E Comp Chris Goode, Haggai, E Comp David Docherty, MEZ, E Comp Wayne Williams,
Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, Comp James Seward, E Comp Paul Seaton, Joshua & E Comp Steve
Seward, Provinical Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies