Provincial News
- 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
A most enjoyable evening of Royal Arch masonry was there for all to see on Tuesday 24 November 2015 at Abington Chapter’s Installation Meeting, which was marked by an official visit from the Second Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp George Clayton.
E Comp. Alan Rance was installed as Z, E Comp David Watson as H and E Comp John Booth as J. It was an excellent meeting with some fine ritual all round with a special mention to Past Z E Comp Selwyn Griffiths for the exemplary manner in which he installed and invested his successor, and E Comp John Harris for a most memorable presentation of the Z Jewel.
The newly appointed Principals of Abington Chapter are pictured to the left. They are from left to right E Comp David Watson, E Comp Alan Rance and E Comp John Booth.
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.
Above: 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp George Clayton (far right) Above: Provincial Grand Scribe E, E Comp Barry Hadley (far left) and E Comp
Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies, E Comp John Payne (far left) Trevor Cooke and E Comp Ivan Greaves (far right) with the newly installed
with the newly installed Principals. Principals.
- Written by: Rob Taylor
Sothius Lodge No 8774
was consecrated on the 10th September 1977 after it became clear the market town of St Ives needed more than one craft Lodge. WBro Ron Jordan PPSGW was a founder member.
He has now been presented with his 60 year certificate by WBro Gordon Cox the Mentor of Sothius Lodge.
Initiated into Lodge Lorne No 1347 by this father in November 1954, he was exalted into Ebbisham Chapter No 2422, also by this father. He has also served as Master of Plaisterers Lodge No 7390 & Surrey Masters Lodge No 7388.
Now, aged of 92, he is still active in this family business and lives in Surrey.
- Written by: John Fergusson
On Tuesday 17 November, on behalf of Petriburg Lodge & Provincial Grand Charity, the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, W Bro David Burton along with Immediate Past Master, W Bro Graham Worraker presented a cheque for £5000 to The Well Charity in Peterborough. The Well is an independent counselling service set up in Peterborough for people aged over 18.
Above: W Bro Graham Worraker (left) and Assistant Provincial Grand Master, W Bro David Burton (right) present the cheque to Ann Green from The Well Charity.
The money had been raised from the Lodge relief chest, alms collections, raffles and additional amounts from both the Ladies’ night and other events. These amounts were increased by a further £2000 from the Provincial Grand Charity.
Ann Green, Chairman of The Well Charity, said,
“I would like to thank both Petriburg Lodge and Provincial Grand Charity for their generosity. This money will be put to good use and represents a substantial part of our annual running costs. It will give us a good start for the current year.”
Pictured above are (left to right): Sarah Jackson (Patron of The Well), Angela Worraker, Celina Worraker, W Bro Graham Worraker, Ann Green (Chairman of The Well), W Bro David Burton (Assistant Provincial Grand Master), Michele Hunt, W Bro Mervin Roberts (Petriburg Lodge Charity Steward)