Royal Arch News
Socrates Chapter enjoyed an excellent Installation meeting on Tuesday 24 January 2017 which was marked by the official visit of E Comp George Clayton, the 2nd Provincial Grand Principal who was escorted by E Comp John Payne, Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies.
E Comp Cliff Summers was installed as MEZ, E Comp John Taylor was installed as Haggai and E Comp Philip Miles was installed as Joshua.The quality of the ritual throughout the evening was excellent; the evening concluded with a very convivial Festive Board.
We wish the newly installed Principals a very enjoyable year in their respective offices.
The Installation team (left to right):- E Comp George Clayton, 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, Haggai, E Comp John Taylor,
MEZ, E Comp Cliff Summers & Joshua, E Comp Philip Miles
- Written by: John Fergusson
Abington Chapter exalated Bro Michael Matthews on Monday 18 January 2017 and he became Comp Michael Matthews thus completing his journey in Pure Antient Masonry. The evening was marked by the official visit of E Comp Wayne Williams, Grand Superintendent and supported by the attendance of the 3rd Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp Mark Constant escorted by E Comp Jeff Chambers, Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies.
The ceremony was performed in an excellent manner with the Chapter's Principals leading by example, however, they were supported by E Comp Pat Harris as Principal Sojourner and the Mystical Lecture was dellivered in an accomplished manner by Comp Neil Sheppard, Comp Reuben Freeman and Comp Gene David. E Comp David Brown, Provincial Grand Scribe Ezra presented the signs in a very assured manner.
The evening concluded with a memorable Festive Board to welcome Comp Michael Matthews into the Royal Arch.
We welcome Comp Michael Matthews into the Royal Arch in the Province of Northamptonshire & Huntingdonshire.
The team (left to right):- E Comp Jeff Chambers, Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies, E Comp Michael Branch, Comp
Michael Matthews, E Comp John Booth, Haggai, MEZ, E Comp David Watson, Joshua, E Comp Steve Webb, E Comp Wayne
Williams, Grand Superintendent & E Comp Mark Constant, 3rd Provincial Grand Principal
- Written by: John Fergusson
Chapter of Fidelity's Installation Convocation on Monday 16 January 2017 was marked by the official visit of E Comp Mark Constant, 3rd Provincial Grand Principal and supported by the attendance of two Grand Superintendents, our very own E Comp Wayne Williams and E Comp Ian Hopgood, Most Excellent Grand Superintendent in and over the Royal Arch Province of Berkshire, they were escorted by E Comp Alex Henderson, Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies. E Comp Ian was attending as a guest of the newly installed First Principal, E Comp Simon Laws.
E Comp Simon Laws was installed as MEZ by E Comp Russ Dickinson in a fine and accomplished manner, E Comp Terry Oldfield was installed as Haggai and E Comp Richard Brice was installed as Joshua.The quality of the ritual throughout the evening was excellent; and the evening concluded with a memorable Festive Board.
We wish the newly installed Principals a very enjoyable year in their respective offices.
The Installation team (left to right):- E Comp Wayne Williams, Grand Superintendent, E Comp Mark Constant, 3rd Provincial Grand
Principal, E Comp Ian Hopgood, Grand Superintendent (Berkshire), E Comp Graham Minett, Provincial Grand Sojourner,
Haggai, E Comp Terry Oldfield, MEZ, E Comp Simon Laws, Joshua, E Comp Richard Brice & E Comp Alex
Henderson, Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies
- Written by: John Fergusson
In early December 2016, a small party of Royal Arch Masons from the Province of Northamptonshire & Huntingdonshire which included both the Grand Superintendent and the Provincial Grand Master visited the Chapter of Charity No 187 in the Province of Bristol.
Our Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E Comp Wayne Williams, has written about the history of the Royal Arch and the Province of Bristol, particularly, their very special Exaltation ceremony. To read it click here and it will open up.
Below are some more pictures from what was a very enjoyable night and cemented the special relationship that exists between the two Provinces.
- Written by: John Fergusson