The 2nd of February is famous for being Groundhog day – The day that traditionally can predict whether Spring will come early or not. Well on Friday 2nd February 2018 The Chapter of St. Giles No. 8736 gave such warmth to their new exaltee; W Bro Peter John Lattimore as he completed his journey in Pure Antient Masonry that it seemed Spring had already sprung.
The Third Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp Mark Constant., accompanied by the Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies E Comp. Jeffrey Freeman were the Official Visitors to the Chapter to witness another exaltee into the Supreme Order of the Royal Arch. The Deputy Grand Superintendent in Charge, Excellent Companion Michael Coleman was also present.
The Chapter’s Principals, E Comp David Docherty, E Comp Graham Rogers and E Comp Garth Coward, led their team with some fine ritual. A special note must be made to E Comp Graham Rogers who stood in at short notice. Comp Maurice Thubron was very impressive as he took on all of the Principal Sojourner’s role.
The signs were presented by E Comp Jack C. Summerfield, followed by the Symbolical Lecture, presented in an exemplary style by Comp Chris Vickers and Comp John Russell. The Mystical Lecture was very well presented by E Comp Ken Marris, E Comp Harry Twelvetree and E Comp Michael Coleman, who also stood in at short notice.
The evening was rounded off when E Comp Mark Constant presented Comp Bart Krogulec with his Grand Chapter Certificate. This was followed by a wonderful Festive Board.
Pictured above (left to right): E Comp Jeff Freeman, Comp Peter Lattimore, 3rd Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp Mark Constant
Back Row (left to right): E Comp Graham Rogers, E Comp David Docherty & E Comp Garth Coward