Royal Arch News
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
All of the Companions that attended the Installation Convocation of Piscator Chapter in Northampton on 8th February 2019 witnessed an excellent Installation Convocation. The Chapter was honoured to receive E Comp John Payne, Third Provincial Grand Principal who was escorted by E Comp Tim Almond, Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies.
E Comp Michael Howells was installed as First Principal and E Comp Gary Robins as Third Principal. Unfortunately, E Comp Steve James was unavoidably absent so will be installed as Second Principal at the next Convocation. The Robes and Sceptres were presented by Acting Provincial Officers; E Comp Jason Brice, E Comp Scott McNeil and E Comp David Smith all of which were delivered to an excellent quality of ritual.
Prior to the Installation, Bro Peter Walton became Comp Peter Walton and completed his journey in Pure Antient Freemasonry in an Exaltation ceremony that was ably led by his good friend E Comp Trevor Sherman who was assisted by E Comp Gary Robins and Comp Reuben Freeman.
The evening was finished off with a superb Festive Board which was enjoyed by all. 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.
Back Row - left to right: E Comp Jason Brice, E Comp David Smith, E Comp William Diggins & E Comp Tim Almond
Front Row - left to right: E Comp David Brown, E Comp Mike Howells, E Comp John Payne, E Comp Gary Robins & E Comp Scott McNeil
Created by Ex Comp John Fergusson
- Written by: Michael Genner
The 1st of the shortest month, February, saw the Exaltation in Chapter of St Giles of Bro Anthony McDermott to become Comp Anthony McDermott and was splendidly handled by the 3 Principals, E Comp Paul Seaton MEZ, E Comp Garth Coward H , E Comp Stephen Harker J and the rest of the team.
It was also the occasion of an Official Visit by the 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp Neil Handley accompanied by his DC E Comp Mick Smith and a number of Provincial Officers.
The Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies was behind the camera ,which some say is the best place for him!
- Written by: Michael Genner
On Monday 25th February 2019, Perseverance Chapter number 455 were delighted to receive the Second Provincial Grand Principal, Ex Comp Neil Handley, accompanied by Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies, Ex Comp Jeff Freeman as the official visitor.
It was also a special evening for Bro Jamie Lee Harrison, who was exalted into the Order in a fine ceremony, with real team work all round, followed by a very happy Festive Board.
MEZ Ex Comp Sandy Cruickshank thanked Ex Comp Neil for his visit and sent the best wishes of the Chapter to him for his future promotion to Provincial Deputy Grand Superintendent in June 2019.
From L-R
Ex Comp Tony Albrecht, DC, Ex Comp Jeff Freeman, ProvAGDC, Ex Comp Neil Handley, 2ndProvGPrin, Ex Comp Duncan Childs, H,
Ex Comp Sandy Cruickshank, MEZ
Comp Jamie Lee Harrison, Ex Comp Peter Robinson, J, Ex Comp Mike Coleman, DepGSupt, Ex Comp Brian Willis, ADC
Created by Ex Comp Peter Robinson
- Written by: Michael Genner