Royal Arch News
All of the Companions that attended the Installation Convocation of Piscator Chapter in Northampton on 8th February 2019 witnessed an excellent Installation Convocation. The Chapter was honoured to receive E Comp John Payne, Third Provincial Grand Principal who was escorted by E Comp Tim Almond, Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies.
E Comp Michael Howells was installed as First Principal and E Comp Gary Robins as Third Principal. Unfortunately, E Comp Steve James was unavoidably absent so will be installed as Second Principal at the next Convocation. The Robes and Sceptres were presented by Acting Provincial Officers; E Comp Jason Brice, E Comp Scott McNeil and E Comp David Smith all of which were delivered to an excellent quality of ritual.
Prior to the Installation, Bro Peter Walton became Comp Peter Walton and completed his journey in Pure Antient Freemasonry in an Exaltation ceremony that was ably led by his good friend E Comp Trevor Sherman who was assisted by E Comp Gary Robins and Comp Reuben Freeman.
The evening was finished off with a superb Festive Board which was enjoyed by all. Our congratulations to the three newly Installed Principals and Officers of the Chapter and we offer them our sincere best wishes for a very happy and enjoyable year ahead.
Back Row - left to right: E Comp Jason Brice, E Comp David Smith, E Comp William Diggins & E Comp Tim Almond
Front Row - left to right: E Comp David Brown, E Comp Mike Howells, E Comp John Payne, E Comp Gary Robins & E Comp Scott McNeil
Created by Ex Comp John Fergusson
- Written by: Michael Genner
The 1st of the shortest month, February, saw the Exaltation in Chapter of St Giles of Bro Anthony McDermott to become Comp Anthony McDermott and was splendidly handled by the 3 Principals, E Comp Paul Seaton MEZ, E Comp Garth Coward H , E Comp Stephen Harker J and the rest of the team.
It was also the occasion of an Official Visit by the 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp Neil Handley accompanied by his DC E Comp Mick Smith and a number of Provincial Officers.
The Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies was behind the camera ,which some say is the best place for him!
- Written by: Michael Genner
On Monday 25th February 2019, Perseverance Chapter number 455 were delighted to receive the Second Provincial Grand Principal, Ex Comp Neil Handley, accompanied by Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies, Ex Comp Jeff Freeman as the official visitor.
It was also a special evening for Bro Jamie Lee Harrison, who was exalted into the Order in a fine ceremony, with real team work all round, followed by a very happy Festive Board.
MEZ Ex Comp Sandy Cruickshank thanked Ex Comp Neil for his visit and sent the best wishes of the Chapter to him for his future promotion to Provincial Deputy Grand Superintendent in June 2019.
From L-R
Ex Comp Tony Albrecht, DC, Ex Comp Jeff Freeman, ProvAGDC, Ex Comp Neil Handley, 2ndProvGPrin, Ex Comp Duncan Childs, H,
Ex Comp Sandy Cruickshank, MEZ
Comp Jamie Lee Harrison, Ex Comp Peter Robinson, J, Ex Comp Mike Coleman, DepGSupt, Ex Comp Brian Willis, ADC
Created by Ex Comp Peter Robinson
- Written by: Michael Genner
Well this is a happy group! So they should be!
MEGS Jim Boughton took his jolly group of Provincial Officers on a Team Visit to Buckby Castle Chapter at Daventry on 7th November.
After the three Principals had been re-confirmed for a second year they appointed their Officers and then embarked on Exalting Bro Eugen Tiberiv Turigel (or ALEX for short) in a ceremony of the highest order. A lively and rather noisy Festive Board rounded off an absolute triumph of an event.
The Team and Companions of the Chapter
Created by George Clayton