Royal Arch News
A wonderful evening of Royal Arch masonry was experienced on 13 October 2015 at Thistle & Rose Chapter's Installation Meeting which marked by the official visit of Second Provincial Grand Principal E Comp George Clayton who was escorted by E Comp Tony Winn, Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies.
E Comp. Graham Rodger was installed as Z, E Comp David Docherty as H and E Comp Chris Goode as J. The Past Deputy Grand Superintendent, E Comp David Jackson, stood in at the very last moment for the IPZ, E Comp John Ranaghan who was not able to attend due to illness. E Comp David delivered seamless ritual, much to the delight of the Companions who were present.
A very happy and most enjoyable Festive Board brought the evening to its conclusion and, finally, the caterers must be congratulated on the quality of the food which was simply delicious.
Picture on the left (L to R): 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp George Clayton, Deputy Grand Supterintendent, E Comp Mike Coleman, E Comp David Docherty, E Comp Graham Rodger, E Comp Chris Goode, Past Deputy Grand Superintendent, E Comp David Jackson & E Comp Tony Winn, Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies.
Picture on the right (L to R): The three newly installed Principals of the Chapter pictured with the Past Deputy Grand Superintendent.
- Written by: John Fergusson
On 1 October 2015, E Comp Stan Wilford of Wellingborough Chapter celebrated the 50th Anniversary of his Exaltation into the Holy Royal Arch. Our Most Excellent Grand Superintendent E Comp Wayne Williams attended to present E Comp Stan with his certificate and was assisted by E Comp David Brown PrAsstScrE who read the details of the Jubilee certificate to the assembled Companions
Pictured above from left to right: E Comp David Brown PrAsstScrE, E Comp Mark Constant 3rd Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp John Lambert, E Comp Jerry Higgins, E Comp Stan Wilford, E Comp Mike Ward and the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E Comp Wayne Williams.
- Written by: John Fergusson
Piscator Chapter’s inaugural Convocation in this Province took place on Friday 9 October at Northampton Masonic Centre. It proved to be a wonderful evening of celebration and Royal Arch companionship at its most memorable. The meeting was attended by an almost full complement of Acting Provincial Officers led, of course, by the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, Excellent Companion Wayne Williams.
The three Principals, E Companions, Bob Green as Z, Aaron Day as H and his father Albert as J presided over the superb Exaltation of Companion John Byles in what can only be described as a textbook ceremony. Led by E Comp Trevor Sherman as DC, the Chapter Officers are to be congratulated on their outstanding quality of ritual. Comp. Roger Blason gave the performance of his life as Principal Sojourner, much to the delight of all present. Having migrated to Northampton from London, this Chapter, in the tradition of Piscator Lodge, already has its own style and identity. An early visit to this our newest Chapter is highly recommended, all can be assured of a very warm welcome!
The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E Comp Wayne Williams, is pictured above with (l to r): E Comp Mark Constant - 3rd Prov Grand Principal, E Comp George Clayton - 2nd Prov Grand Principal and Deputy Grand Superintendent, E Comp Mike Coleman along with the Principals of Piscator Chapter (l to r): E Comp Aaron Day, E Comp Bob Green & E Comp Albert Day.
- Written by: John Fergusson
A wonderful evening of Royal Arch masonry was experienced on 2 October 2015 at the Chapter of St Giles' Installation Meeting which marked the first official visit of Third Provincial Grand Principal E Comp Mark Constant.
E Comp. Jack Summerfield was installed as Z, E Comp Malcolm Atkins as H and E Comp David Docherty as J. The quality of the ritual throughout the evening was outstanding. Past Deputy Grand Superintendent, E Comp David Jackson, invested the Past Z Martin Baker with his jewel in a truly memorable and exemplary manner. The evening was very well supported by Acting Provincial Officers which included the Deputy Grand Superintendent, E Comp Mike Coleman, and the Second Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp George Clayton.
A very happy and most enjoyable Festive Board brought the evening to its conclusion and, finally, the caterers must be congratulated on the quality of the food which was simply delicious.
- Written by: John Fergusson