Royal Arch News
Montagu Chapter in Stamford hosted a fine Convocation on Monday 6 March 2017 at which our Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E Comp Wayne Williams, was the official visitor and he was escorted by E Comp Steve Seward, Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies. Our Grand Superintendent, was supported by his full Executive team along with other officers of Superme Grand Chapter and Active Provinicial Grand Chapter officers. The Chapter was further honoured by the presence of the 2nd Provincial Grand Principal from the Province of Lincolnshire, E Comp John Peters.
This was the evening that W Bro Rod Wadsley was exalted into the Supreme Order of the Royal Arch and so completed his journey in Pure Antient Masonry. The Chapter’s Principals, E Comp John Scholes, E Comp Maurice Egglestone and E Comp Alan Muhley, led their team for an excellent ceremony with some fine ritual.Comp Stuart Winn was presented with his Supreme Grand Chapter Certificate by our Grand Superintendent.
There was a wonderful atmosphere both in the Chapter Room and at a sumptuous Festive Board.
We welcome Comp Rod Wadsley into the Royal Arch in the Province of Northamptonshire & Huntingdonshire.
The Principals of Montagu Chapter are pictured above with the Exaltee, Comp Rod Wadsley along with the many
distinguished guests led by our Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E Comp Wayne Williams.
- Written by: John Fergusson
We have now circulated to all Chapters details of the recent announcement of Appointments and Promotions to Supreme Grand Chapter Rank for 2017.
Many Companions will have already been notified or advised within the last day or two but may I on behalf of the Royal Arch Province extend formal congratulations on First Appointment to Past Grand Standard Bearer on behalf of us all to:
E Comp Mark R Constant of Euston Chapter who was first promoted as our Third Provincial Grand Principal in June 2015 and will be re-appointed again at our Annual Convocation in June of this year. E Comp Mark is well known and respected throughout the Province – a worthy addition to the Provincial Team and has been of great support, contributing a great deal to the success of this Royal Arch Province throughout.
We are indeed grateful to him; he is well worthy of this further recognition.
E Comp John A Payne of Cytringan Chapter who has been our Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies since June 2015. Prior to that, he served Province as both Deputy GDC and Assistant GDC and as such, he is well known throughout the Province therefore. A popular Companion with all Royal Arch members with a fine sense of humour, yet a strict disciplinarian when it comes to the protocols and accuracy of our ceremonial work.
His recognition at Supreme Grand Chapter rank is richly deserved.
We can also formally recognise the Promotion of E Comp Dr Bob Beeton of Chicheley Chapter to the Supreme Grand Chapter Rank of PGStB. He was first appointed as a Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies in April 2006 and whilst not enjoying the best of health in more recent times, he has served the Royal Arch Province magnificently over the last 10/11 years and for that, we have been extremely grateful.
E Comp Bob also carries the Craft Grand Rank of Past Junior Grand Deacon – promoted in 2012 from PAGDC which he had held since 1994.
******
To all three, I extend my personal congratulations and very best wishes from us all throughout the Royal Arch Province.
E Comp Wayne E Williams
ME Grand Superintendent
- Written by: John Fergusson
E Comp Rick Hill, MEZ of Beneventa Chapter, presented a cheque for £1000 to Macmillan Nurses on behalf of the Chapter's Companions. Having originally being diagnosed with prostate cancer at the end of 2016, a further biopsy highlighted a more aggressive cancer in the prostate requiring surgery. The support that E Comp Rick is receiving from Macmillan is greatly appreciated, but, more invaluable is the support given to his family.
Prostate cancer is something that can easily be detected but if unchecked is estimated to be the single biggest cause of death by cancer amongst men. E Comp Rick wanted to raise awareness of this and to motivate others to “just take the test”, it’s five minutes that could save your life.
E Comp Dick Godwin, Ellen Finn, E Comp Rick Hill and two Macmillan nurses (Judith & Pam)
- Written by: John Fergusson
Friday 27 February was the Convocation of Perseverance Chapter at which W Bro Alan Bounds was exalted into the Supreme Order of the Royal Arch, completing his journey in Pure Antient Masonry. The Chapter was honoured to have the 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp George Clayton, as their official vistor and he was escorted by E Comp Steve Seward, Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies.
The Chapter’s Principals, E Comp Brian Willis, E Comp Bal Lotay and E Comp Sandy Cruickshank, led their team for an excellent ceremony with some fine ritual. This was followed by a fantastic Festive Board.
We welcome Comp Alan Bounds into the Royal Arch in the Province of Northamptonshire & Huntingdonshire.
Back Row: E Comp David Bowder, Provincial Grand Steward, E Comp Martin Dimmock, Provincial Grand Standard Bearer,
E Comp Dr Christopher Clark, Provincial Grand Registrar, E Comp Mike Coleman, Deputy Grand Superintendent, Comp John Wooding
Provincial Grand Janitor & E Comp Tony Albrecht
Front Row: E Comp Brian Thompson, Certificate of Merit, E Comp Ken Marris, PAGDC, E Comp Bal Lotay, Haggai, E Comp
Brian Willis, MEZ, Comp Alan Bounds, E Comp Sandy Cruickshank, Joshua, E Comp George Clayton, Provincial 2nd Grand
Principal & E Comp Steve Seward, Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies.
- Written by: John Fergusson