Royal Arch News
Assistant Provincial Grand Master Installed As Gildenburg Chapter's First Principal
On Thursday 20 October, a rather special event occurred in the calendar of Northamptonshire & Huntingdonshire's Provincial Grand Chapter. Almost the entire Team, led by the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E Comp Wayne Williams, accompanied by his Executive team and a veritable plethora of Grand Chapter and Acting Provincial Grand Chapter Officers, descended upon Peterborough Masonic Centre for the first team visit of the season, which was hosted by Gildenburg Chapter.
It was a very special occasion, W Bro David Burton, PSGD, one of our Assistant Provincial Grand Masters, was duly installed as MEZ in a most exemplary manner by E Comp Nick Cesare, which was a splendid conclusion to his very successful term a MEZ. There was such a magnificent number of Companions attending that the convocation was held in the main temple and was filled almost to capacity. The Gildenburg Chapter team were congratulated on producing such fine work in the temple. Notably, Organist, E Comp Mike Flanagan, provided excellent musical accompaniment throughout the ceremony.
A very warm and convivial atmosphere pervaded the whole evening, both in the temple and at the excellent Festive Board, culminating in an extremely happy and memorable evening for all present, but especially the MEZ, E Comp David Burton, for the ensuing year.
Gildenburg Chapter's 3 Principals pictured above with the Provincial team (left to right):- E Comp Marcus Murphy, Haggai,
MEZ, E Comp David Burton & E Comp Richard Olsen, Joshua
Pictured above Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E Comp Wayne Williams
& E Comp David Burton
Pictured above Gildenburg Chapter's Organist E Comp Mike Flanagan
who provided such fine musical accompaniment,
- Written by: John Fergusson
St John's Chapter in Northampton enjoyed an excellent Installation meeting on Wednesday 19 October 2016 which 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 Phil Martin was installed as MEZ by E Comp Richard Stokes in most exemplary manner, E Comp Geoff Allen was installed as Haggai and E Comp John Bennett was installed as Joshua.The quality of the ritual throughout the evening was very high.
We wish the newly installed Principals a very enjoyable year in their respective offices.
Pictured above right from left to right:- E Comp John Payne, Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies, E Comp Geoff Allen, Haggai,
E Comp George Clayton, 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, MEZ, E Comp Phil Martin,
E Comp John Bennett, Joshua & E Comp Dr Chris Clark, Provincial Grand Registrar
- Written by: John Fergusson
An Installation to remember at Dr Oliver Chapter in Peterborough
The Installation Convocation of Dr Oliver Chapter was held 25 October 2016. The official visitor was E Comp George Clayton, the 2nd Provincial Grand Principal who was escorted by Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies, E Comp. Alex Henderson.
E Comp Tom Webster was installed as MEZ, E Comp Malcolm Pegg as Haggai and E Comp John Stones was inducted into the chair of Joshua. We give them our sincere best wishes for a very happy and successful year in office. The quality of the ritual throughout the evening was outstanding. The MEZ presented the IPZ, E Comp Paul Hoffmann with a Jewel to mark an exemplary year in office, during which he Exalted his father, Comp Bob Hoffmann.
E Comp George Clayton, the 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, presented Comp Bob Hoffmann with his Grand Chapter Certificate
Pictured above right from left to right:- E Comp Paul Hoffmann, IPZ, E Comp George Clayton, 2nd Provincial Grand Principal,,
E Comp Malcolm Pegg, Haggai, MEZ, E Comp Tom Webster, E Comp John Stones, Joshua
& E Comp Alex Henderson, Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies
Pictured above right from left to right:- E Comp Paul Hoffmann, Comp Bob Hoffmann &
E Comp George Clayton, 2nd Provincial Grand Principal,,
- Written by: John Fergusson
St Crispin Chapter enjoyed an excellent Installation meeting on Thursday 20 October 2016 at Kettering Masonic Hall which marked by the official visit of E Comp Mike Coleman, the Deputy Grand Superintendent who was escorted by E Comp Steve Seward, Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies.
E Comp Dabinder Basra was installed as MEZ by E Comp Neil Langford, E Comp Jason Brice was installed as Haggai and E Comp Keith Dickson was installed as Joshua.The quality of the ritual throughout the evening was very high. The meeting was well supported by both Supreme Grand Chapter and Provincial Grand Chapter Officers.
We wish the newly installed Principals a very enjoyable year in their respective offices.
Pictured above right from left to right:- E Comp Jason Brice, Haggai, MEZ, E Comp Dabinder Basra, Deputy Grand Superintendent,
E Comp Mike Coleman, & E Comp Keith Dickson, Joshua
- Written by: John Fergusson