On Friday 5 February, Bro John McMann became Comp John McMann as he was exalted into the Holy Royal Arch at the Chapter of St. Giles and completed his journey in Pure Antient Masonry. 
Comp McMann is pictured above: E Comp Malcolm Atkins, E Comp Jack Summerfield, Comp John McMann and E Comp David Docherty.
The Chapter’s Principals led their team for an excellent ceremony with some fine ritual, a special note must be made to the 1st Assistant Sojourner, Comp Garth Coward who stood in at short notice for the whole Sojourner role. The ceremony was warmly appreciated by all those present, including Deputy Grand Superintendent E Comp Mike Coleman and Past Deputy Grand Superintendent E Comp David Jackson.
This was the second Exaltation ceremony in which the Chapter of St. Giles has presented the short information excerpts simultaneously to both exaltee and the Chapter during the ceremony, which were received by all with great interest. Finally, Comp John McMann was the first exaltee in the Corby Centre to receive the new ‘Welcome to Royal Arch Masonry’ brochure which was presented by E.Comp Mike Coleman. The evening was finished off with a superb “Haggis led” Festive Board which was kicked off by some excellent bagpiping by Comp Scott Morton, followed by a wonderful address to the haggis by E Comp Billy Glover. E Comp Jack C Summerfield provided an English translation for those not of Scottish persuasion, all in all a very enjoyable Royal Arch evening…. Is there any other kind.