Royal Arch News
Chapter of St. Giles in Corby hosted a fine Installation meeting on Friday 7 October 2016 with E Comp George Clayton, the 2nd Provincial Grand Principal as the official visitor, escorted by the Provincial Deputy Grand of Ceremonies, E Comp. S. Seward.
E Comp. Malcolm Atkins was installed as MEZ, E Comp David Docherty as Haggai and E Comp John Webster as Joshua. The quality of the ritual throughout the evening was outstanding. E Comp M. Atkins invested the Past Z, E Comp Jack C. Summerfield, with his jewel in an exemplary manner.
E Comp D. Bowdler provided an excellent delivery of the Robes and Sceptres for Z, after standing in at very short notice. Also two visiting Z’s helped with the Reading & Robes and Sceptres for H & J; E Comp P.W. Montgomery of Perseverance Chapter No. 455 and E Comp N.S. Langford of St. Crispin Chapter No. 5627.
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.
A most enjoyable Festive Board brought the evening to its conclusion.
Pictured above right from left to right:- E Comp George Clayton, 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp David Docherty, Haggai,
E Comp Malcolm Atkins, MEZ, E Comp John Webster, Joshua & E Comp Steve Seward, Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies
The 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp George Clayton congratulates E Comp Malcolm Atkins on his installation as MEZ of Chapter of St Giles. 
- Written by: John Fergusson
A most enjoyable evening of Royal Arch Masonry was there for all that attended on Tuesday 11 October 2016 at Thistle & Rose Chapter's Installation Meeting which marked by the official visit of E Comp Mark Constant, the Third Provincial Grand Principal who was escorted by E Comp John Payne, Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies.
E Comp David Docherty was installed as MEZ, E Comp Chris Goode as Haggai and E Comp Gordon Brown stood in as Joshua throughout the ceremony as E Comp Paul Seaton was unavoidably absent and will be installed at the next convocation.
The quality of the ritual throughout the evening was very high . The Robes and Sceptres were delivered in a memorable manner by E Comp Martin Dimmock, Comp John Wooding and E Comp Ken Rogers. E Comp Ken Marris also invested the Past Z, E Comp Graham Rodgers with his jewel. Finally, Comp James Milne was presented his Grand Chapter Certificate by E Comp Mark Constant.
Pictured above right from left to right:- E Comp Mark Constant, 3rd Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp Chris Goode, Haggai,
E Comp David Docherty, MEZ & E Comp Gordon Brown , Joshua
Third Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp Mark Constant, congratulates E Comp David Docherty on being installed as MEZ of Thistle & Rose Chapter
- Written by: John Fergusson
On 14 October 2016, Bro Will Lawson became Comp Will Lawson on being exalted into the Holy Royal Arch and completed his journey in Pure Antient Masonry. He is now the third member of Piscator Lodge to be exalted into Piscator Chapter since it moved up from London a year ago.
The Companions enjoyed a fine ceremony which was led by the MEZ, E Comp Bob Green and who was very well supported by his officers as well as Comp Mike Howells who presented the Third Principal's or Historical lecture in a superb manner.
The ceremony was followed by a fine festive board to welcome Comp Will into the Holy Royal Arch and Piscator Chapter and we wish him a long and happy future as a member of this fine Chapter.
Below is a picture from the evening
Pictured above right from left to right:- E Comp David Brown, Provincial Grand Scribe Ezra, E Comp Aaron Day, Haggai, Comp Will Lawson,
MEZ, E Comp Bob Green & E Comp Roger Blason, Joshua
- Written by: John Fergusson
On 3 October 2016, W Bro Adie Cadd became Comp Adie Cadd on being exalted into the Holy Royal Arch and completed his journey in Pure Antient Masonry. Amongst those present to witness an excellent ceremony was the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E Comp Wayne Williams, albeit unofficially.
The Companions enjoyed a fine ceremony which was led by the MEZ, E Comp Kevin Corcoran and who was very well supported by E Comp Kevin Foreman who delivered the Sojourner's work in an absolutely first class manner. The ceremony was completed with the Second Principal's or Symbolical lecture and this included a fine contribution from Comp Daniel Soan.
The ceremony was followed by a fine festive board to welcome Comp Adie into the Holy Royal Arch and Eleanor Cross Chapter and we wish him a long and happy future as a member of this fine Chapter.
Below are some of the pictures from the evening and there are more in the Our Province In Images folder which you can find by clicking here.
Pictured above right from left to right:- E Comp Derek Todd, E Comp Jeff Lowe, Haggai E Comp John Fergusson, MEZ, E Comp Kevin Corcoran, Comp Adie Cadd, Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E Comp Wayne Williams, Joshua, E Comp Mick Pepper & 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp George Clayton.
- Written by: John Fergusson