On Friday 5th October 2018 at the Corby Masonic Complex, the Provincial Grand Chapter Team of Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire came out in force to the Chapter of St. Giles No. 8736 for their Installation evening.
At the start of the evening the Three Principals received The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent E Comp James Boughton accompanied by E Comp Stephen Seward, Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies. Also present was The Deputy Grand Superintendent, E Comp Mike Coleman; The Second Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp Neil Handley; and The Third Provincial Grand Principal E Comp John Payne, along with 24 distinguished Companions holding Grand Chapter Rank and Acting Provincial Rank in a magnificent display of ceremonial splendour.
The evening saw E Comp David Docherty remain as MEZ of the Chapter for another year, whilst EComp Garth Coward was installed as H and EComp Stephen Harker was installed as J.
The Robes and Sceptres were delivered magnificently by EComp DJ Smith ProvGTreas (Z), EComp ML Smith ProvAGDC (H) and EComp PH Ellis ProvGSoj (J).
The Second Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp Neil Handley delivered the Presentation of the Supreme Grand Chapter Certificate to Comp Donald Campbell, which was very well received by all present. With nearly 60 attending the convocation there was a great sense of occasion and colour and the evening ended with a very enjoyable festive board.
Centre of front row left to right : H - EComp Garth Coward, MEGS EComp James Boughton, Z – EComp David Docherty and J – EComp Stephen Harker, along with the rest of the Provincial Team
Comp Donald Campbell being presented with his Grand Chapter Certificate by The Second Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp Neil Handley.
Written by Jack Summerfield