Royal Arch News
On Friday 18 December, a new format, ‘White Table’ evening was very well supported by Kingsley Chapter members and visitors alike, including eleven Master Masons, all eager to find out more about the Supreme Order of the Holy Royal Arch, more affectionately known to most of us as Chapter.
Eleven visiting Master Masons were admitted following the closing of the Chapter, the regular business being ended. The presentation comprised of two excellent orations, the first presented by Past Deputy Grand Superintendent E Comp David Jackson who gave the most enlightening overview of the origins of the order and its intrinsic link to the Craft Degree, together with an explanation of the furniture and ornaments of a Royal Arch Temple. This was immediately followed by an address by the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E Comp Wayne Williams, which continued in this vein, and much to the interest of all then gave a personal account of his experiences of his journey through the offices of the order with his unique brand of illumination and humour.
All in all, this was a truly wonderful evening supported by several Grand and Provincial Grand officers which also included the Deputy Grand Superintendent, E Comp Mike Coleman and the Second Grand Principal E Comp George Clayton As a result of this meeting, Bro John Darby will be Exalted into Kingsley Chapter on 19th February 2016 which will hopefully be followed by several other brethren who also showed interest on the evening. Well done and congratulations to the Companions of Kingsley Chapter on hosting this most innovative and productive evening.
Following an excellent seasonal Festive Board, proceedings concluded with the singing of Carols and the Twelve Days of Christmas – acapella…unbelievable!!!
- Written by: John Fergusson
Companions All,
Where does the time go – the last 12 months seem to have sped by so quickly and here we are again, approaching another Festive Season with Christmas just a matter of a few days away. So, on behalf of your Royal Arch Provincial Executive, may I take this opportunity to extend to you, to your families and to your nearest and dearest our best wishes for a Happy and Peaceful Christmas, and most importantly, for a healthy and prosperous New Year. As 2015 draws to a close, we can look back on what has been another successful and happy year for the Holy Royal Arch.
We can reflect on the record attendance we enjoyed at the Annual Convocation in June, an attendance only to be bettered by those of you who were so supportive of the visit by the Bristol Demonstration Team in September – and what a night that turned out to be. Yes, a very rewarding year made possible only by your collective and individual support, by your enthusiasm and your commitment for the Order. With my sincere thanks to you all therefore, I shall now look forward to catching up with you again during the course of 2016.
Meanwhile, enjoy the Festive season, have a great time in the company of your loved ones and may TTALGMH smile down upon you.
E Comp Wayne Edward Williams
Most Excellent Grand Superintendent
- Written by: John Fergusson
On Friday 11 December, Cytringan Chapter, following a successful grant application to Provincial Grand Charity, donated £500 each to Lakelands Hospice, Corby and Cransley Hospice, Kettering. At the same time the Grand Charity Grants Scheme awarded a further £1000 to Lakelands Hospice.
The cheques were presented by our Grand Superintendent E Comp Wayne Williams, accompanied by E Comp Roger Hutchinson, MEZ and E Comp Andy Adamson, IPZ of Cytringan Chapter. Paul Marlow, fundraising manager at Lakeland Day Care Hospice and the Rev.Dr. John Smith a senior member at Cransley Hospice accepted the cheques, and afterwards gave our masonic members a brief history of their hospice, the particular service, and care offered to the local community. E.Comp Wayne Williams expressed his admiration to all those doctors, nurses, carers and volunteers who dedicated their skills to the hospices.
Lakelands Hospice has sent a lovely letter of thanks which can be read here
The picture on the left shows our Grand Superintendent, E Comp Wayne Williams presenting the cheque to Cransley Hospice supported by E Comp Roger Hutchinson (back left) and E Comp Andy Adamson (back right)
- Written by: John Fergusson
The 24th Regular Installation meeting of this very distinguished Chapter was held on Thursday 26 November which saw the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent of Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire, E Comp Wayne Williams, Installed into the First Principal's Chair, the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent of Bedfordshire, E Comp Bob Lovesey was installed as H and Most Excellent Grand Superintendent of Suffolk, E Comp. David Boswell was installed as J. 
Pictured above from left to right: E Comp Bob Lovesey, E Comp Graham Redman, E Comp Wayne Williams & E Comp David Boswell
Membership of this prestigious Chapter is restricted to Grand Superintendents and their Deputies only. A most interesting and informative address was given by E Comp Graham Redman, Deputy Grand Scribe E, much to the delight of all present.
Our congratulations and best wishes go to these three newly Installed Principals and other Officers, for a happy and enjoyable term in office. Congratulations are due also to E Comp Mike Coleman, Deputy Grand Superintendent of Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire on being one of three newly elected members of this fine Chapter.
Pictured above right: Deputy Grand Superintendent, E Comp Mike Coleman
- Written by: John Fergusson