Royal Arch News
On the 2nd May, the members of Pemberton Chapter and their visitors together with the Official Visitor, the 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp Neil Handley and his escort, E Comp Jeff Freeman PrAGDC all witnessed a memorable ceremony when E Comp Derek Hornbuckle was Installed as MEZ, E Comp Peter Smith as H and E Comp John Loebell as J. A first class Rushden Festive Board was afterwards enjoyed by all present.
(l - r) E Comp Neil Handley - 2ndPrGPrin, E Comp Peter Smith - H, E Comp Derek Hornbuckle - Z, E Comp John Loebell - J.
- Written by: Michael Genner
E Comp Neil Handley and his escort, E Comp Mick Smith, PrAGDC, gathered together at the Abbey Rooms in Ramsey to witness the Installation of the Principals elect. Everyone enjoyed a good ceremony and the excellent Festive Board, albeit that, sadly, E Comp Michael Pearce was not well enough to attend for his induction as Third Principal. We wish him well.
The Companions of Ailwyn Chapter and their visitors, together with the 2nd Provincial Grand Principal,
Left to right, E Comp Neil Handley, 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, H - E Comp David Perkins, Z - E Comp Harvey Cooke, J (acting) - E Comp Esmond Edwards, IPZ - E Comp Matthew Ellis, E Comp Mick Smith - PrAGDC
- Written by: Michael Genner
Companions,
Below is a complete list of the Provincial Grand Chapter Appointments & Promtions for 2019/20. Our sincere congratulations to all and we look forward to seeing you all at Provincial Grand Chapter in June.
- Written by: John Fergusson
Companions,
At the AGM of Provincial Grand Charity on Saturday 9th March 2019, I was delighted to announce the Appointments and Promotions to Supreme Grand Chapter Rank for 2019.
On behalf of the Royal Arch Province, I extend formal congratulations on First Appointment to Past Grand Standard Bearer on behalf of us all to:
E Comp Neil Handley of Dr Oliver who was appointed as our 2nd Provincial Grand Principal in February 2018 and will be promoted to Deputy Grand Superintendent at our Annual Convocation in June. E Comp Neil has had a tremendous first year as part of my Executive and this appointment reflects his contribution to the Royal Arch.
E Comp Francis Margôt of St Ivo Chapter who was exalted into the Royal Arch in January 1989 and progressed through to becoming the Chapter’s First Principal in 2006. Currently, he serves St Ivo Chapter with distinction as Scribe Ezra. In June 2009, he was appointed to Provincial Grand Standard Bearer and this appointment was followed by a promotion to Past Provincial Grand Sword Bearer in June 2014.
Furthermore, it is a great delight for the Province to announce the following promotions:
E Comp Max Bayes of St John’s Chapter. Our Provincial Grand Master who is a Past 3rd Provincial Grand Principal has been promoted to to Past Deputy Grand Sword Bearer.
E Comp Trevor Cooke of Abington Chapter has been promoted to Past Assistant Grand Sojourner
To all four, I extend my personal congratulations and very best wishes from us all throughout the Royal Arch Province.
E Comp James Boughton
ME Grand Superintendent
- Written by: John Fergusson