Monday 1 February was the February convocation of Eleanor Cross Chapter in which Bro Matthew Ellmer was exalted into the Supreme Order of the Holy Royal Arch, completed his journey from Initiation to Exaltation and became Comp Matthew Ellmer. The Chapter was honoured to have the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent E Comp Wayne Williams in attendance, accompanied by E Comp Steve Seward, Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies. The Chapter was further honoured by several Grand Chapter and Provincial Grand Chapter officers, namely, E Comp Jeff Lowe, E Comp Tony Greene, E Comp Derek Todd and E Comp Michael Green.
The Three Principals, E Comp Merrick Bowles, E Comp Kevin Corcoran and E Comp John Fergusson led an excellent ceremony which saw several officers produce some superb work. The Principal Sojourner, E Comp Paul Sparks, and 1st Assistant Sojourner, E Comp Kevin Foreman performed their work in the most exemplary manner. The signs were presented by E Comp Trevor Sherman with great style, followed by the Mystical Lecture, presented in an exemplary style by E Comp John James, E Comp Ken Briers and E Comp George Clayton.
Below Comp Matthew is pictured with E Comp Kevin Corcoran, ME Grand Superintendent, E Comp Wayne Williams, E Comp Merrick Bowles and E Comp John Fergusson.
Companions of the Chapter congratulated E Comp Paul Sparks on his first appointment in Provincial Grand Chapter, acting Provincial2nd Asst Grand Sojourner and E Comp Mike Pepper on his past rank promotion to PPrGScN.
The Chapter enjoyed a wonderful selection of music throughout the ceremony by acting organist for the evening, E Comp George Clayton.
Below the ME Grand Superintendent is pictured with Eleanor Cross Chapter's Three Principals.
