Royal Arch News
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
On 19 September 2016, W Bro Kevin Eastwood became Comp Kevin Eastwood 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 Second Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp George Clayton.
The 2nd Provincial Grand Principal congratulated the Chapter's Principals, led by MEZ E Comp Russ Dickinson, on a first class ceremony. Comp Kevin was an excellent candidate and we wish him a long and happy future as a member of this fine Chapter. The ceremony was followed by a fine festive board to welcome Comp Kevin into the Holy Royal Arch.
Pictured above from left to right:- E Comp Robert Skidmore Provincial Grand Standard Bearer, Haggai E Comp Simon Laws, 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp George Clayton, MEZ E Comp Russell Dickinson, Comp Kevin Eastwood, Joshua, E Comp Terry Oldfield, E Comp Dr Christopher Clark Provincial Grand Registrar & E Comp Alex Henderson Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies.
- Written by: John Fergusson