On Shrove Tuesday or “Pancake Day”, Tuesday 13th February, Bro Jeffrey Eric Conisbee completed his journey in Pure Antient Masonry as he was exalted into the Supreme Order of the Royal Arch, in the Thistle & Rose Chapter No. 6644, in Corby.
The official visitors on that day were The Third Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp Mark Constant, accompanied by the Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies E Comp Jeffrey Freeman both of whom witnessed a most excellent ceremony. The Deputy Grand Superintendent in Charge, E Comp Michael Coleman was also present.
There was some fine ritual by the Chapter’s Principals, E Comp Chris Goode, E Comp Paul Seaton and E Comp Andy McWilliam. The Principal Sojourners work was impressively taken by E Comp David Docherty and 1st Assistant Comp David Nixon. The Junior Companions assisted greatly as the Setting of the Scene was read by Comp Melvin Garner and the Readings by Comp Paul Hopkins and Comp James Seward.
The signs were presented by E Comp David Hopkins, followed by the Symbolical Lecture, presented in an exemplary style by Comps John Neil, David Nixon and E Comp Paul Seaton. The Mystical Lecture was very well presented by E Comp Ken Marris, E Comp Stephen Burton and E Comp Tom Strickland.
As Pancake Day is all about feasting before the fasting, the Corby Masonic Complex Caterers, Six of Eight, did not let us down. All that attended enjoyed a very convivial Festive Board of Companionship.
