Craft News
- Written by: Simon Key
Members from across the Province laid wreaths in remembrance of all those who fell with honour in defence of our Country. We must never forget.
On behalf of the Province, Deputy PGM VWBro Trevor Boswell and his wife Daphne, laid a wreath at All Saints Church, Northampton
WBro David Burton AsstProvGM at Peterborough
At Kettering, from left, WBro David Watson ProvGTreas, WBro Andy Murray WM of Rockingham Forest, WBro Bryan Rowney PM of Trinity Lodge, and WBro Graham Rogers the WM of Perseverance Lodge
At Daventry, from left, WBro David Smith WM of Coritani Lodge, W Bro Anthony Pointing WM of Danetre Lodge, W Bro Neville Whithead WM of Buckby Castle Lodge and W Bro Cyril Haynes WM of Beneventa Lodge
At Brackley, WBro Mark Burgess, ME of Waynflete Lodge
At Corby, from left, WBro Jimmy Spence PAGDC PPSGW and WBro Ronnie Stone PPSGW
The wreath laid at the Rushden War Memorial on behalf of the Rushden lodges
- Written by: Rob Taylor
At the Petriburg Lodge No 8767 on Tuesday 8th November 2016, the Worshipful Master, WBro David Cawkwell invited WBro Eric Samler to occupy the chair of King Solomon. WBro Eric proceeded to initiate his son, David Samler, in a very moving ceremony, which was unique in several ways and enjoyed by everyone present. WBro John Harvey gave an explanation of the preparation of a Candidate and the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, WBro David Burton gave an explanation of the working tools, which he stated he had not performed for over twenty years! The ceremony concluded with WBro Leo McCormick giving the charge after initiation.
From left to right: WBro John Humphrys (JW), WBro David Burton, APGM, WBro Eric Samler, Bro David Samler, WBro David Cawkwell (WM), Bro Jonathon Shelton (SW) and WBro Neil Handley (JD)
- Written by: Michael Genner
The Lodge of Prudence No. 8946 enjoyed a double celebration at its recent Installation meeting on October 22nd, 2016.
WBro Eddie Hilton was installed into the Masters Chair for the second time, however on this occasion, the outgoing Worshipful Master, WBro Renaud Foussal de Belerd, kindly allowed WBro Eddie’s son, WBro Anthony Hilton, to conduct the Inner Working and install his father into the Chair of King Solomon.
From left to right: WBro Jerry Higgins PAGDC & PGM's Official Representative, WBro Anthony Hinton, WBro Eddie Hinton PPJGD and WBro Renaud Foussal de Belerd
The second cause for celebration was for WBro Arthur Jolly who received a certificate from the Province celebrating his 50 years of service to Freemasonry. WBro Jerry Higgins, presented the certificate to WBro Arthur and referred to WBro Arthur's long and varied Masonic career during which he had received Provincial Grand Honours in three provinces, including our own. WBro Arthur made a heartfelt reply, thanking the brethren of the Lodge and the Province for honouring him with the presentation of this special certificate.
WBro Arthur Jolly PPJGW with the PGMs Representative, WBro Jerry Higgins PGADC
- Written by: Rob Taylor
Devonshire Court was opened on the 2nd of November 1966 by the Late Queen Mother. It was the first of the R.M.B.I. purpose built homes to be opened after a period of about 116 years since the formation of “the Asylum for Worthy, Aged and Decayed Freemasons” was opened in Croydon.
This years event was attended by many invited guests and residents of the Home. WBro David Watson, a trustee of the Masonic Charitable Foundation, addressed the assembled guests and residents on the work of the Charity and that of the R.M.B.I. Devonshire Court was then toasted in the usual manner with a glass of “Bubbly.”
WBro David Watson
WBro George Stamp, a Past Master and Chaplain of the Holmes Lodge, also a past first Principal of the St Peter’s Chapter and a member of the St. Peter’s Mark Lodge, delivered a Eulogy on behalf of the late Fred Lifford who bequeathed substantial sums to both Devonshire Court and The Market Harborough Masonic improvement fund. WBro George then unveiled a plaque naming the Lounge “The Lifford Lounge.”
WBro George Stamp admiring the new plaque
The residents and guests then continued to enjoy the afternoon and the entertainment.
WBro David Watson, his wife, Halina, and other guests
The night was attended by WBros Kevin Williams, Mike Gorrod, David Talbot and David Watson accompanied by Helen Williams, Margaret Talbot and Davids wife, Halina, who is photographed in her wheelchair having broken her ankle.
Following the sumptuous meal the gaming tables opened allowing both fun entertainment and a chance to chat with fellow masons from the Pprovince of Leicestershire and Rutland.