Provincial News
- Written by: Gerry Crawford
On 2 November 2015 the Provincial Grand Master, RW Bro Max Bayes, accompanied by his Deputy, WBro Trevor Boswell, visited the new Masonic Hall in Huntingdon where they were shown round by WBro John Benson and Bro Malcolm Firmedow.
The Provincial Grand Master and his Deputy were impressed by the building and the progress being made in turning it into a modern Masonic centre. It is hoped the new building will be ready for use by the end of the year.
The Provincial Grand Master commented
This will be a new era for Freemasonry in Huntingdon and is certain to impress all who use and visit the new premises.
- Written by: John Fergusson
Forty Companions attended the Installation Convocation of Dr Oliver Chapter at Peterborough Masonic Centre on 27 October. The Chapter was honoured to receive the Deputy Grand Superintendent, E Comp Mike Coleman who was escorted by E Comp John Hitchin, Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies.
E Comp Paul Hoffmann was installed as First Principal, E Comp Tom Webster as Second Principal and Comp Malcolm Pegg as Third Principal. They are pictured on the left hand side with the Deputy Grand Superintendent as follows: E Comp Tom Webster, E Comp Mike Coleman (Deputy Grand Superintendent), E Comp Paul Hoffmann and E Comp Malcolm Pegg.
During the meeting, Comps Paul Stevens and John Horsfield were presented with their Supreme Grand Chapter Certificates by the the Deputy Grand Superintendent.
The Companions enjoyed a very good ceremony and a happy and hearty festive board.
Pictured here are Comp Paul Stevens (left) and Comp John Horsfield (right) with the Deputy Grand Superintendent, E Comp Mike Coleman, in the centre with their Grand Chapter certificates.
- Written by: Gerry Crawford
At Three Counties Lodge on Monday 26 October 2015 WBro John Manby installed VWBro Richard Davis into the Chair of the Lodge.
In his address, after congratulating all concerned, the Provincial Grand Master, RWBro Max Bayes, announced changes to his Executive team that are to take effect from May next year.
WBro Jim Boughton is to retire as Assistant Provincial Grand Master.
He is to be replaced as Assistant Provincial Grand Master by WBro Charles Bennett, presently Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies.
WBro Dale Gilbert, presently Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies, is to become Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies.
Click here to read the Provincial Grand Master’s full address.
- Written by: John Fergusson
A fine and very enjoyable evening of Holy Royal Arch masonry was in evidence for all who attended St John's Chapter Installation meeting on Wednesday 21 October 2015, which was marked by an official visit from the Second Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp George Clayton.
E Comp. Richard Stokes was installed as Z, E Comp Phil Martin as H and E Comp Geoff Allen as J. This wonderful ceremony contained some really excellent work, with many different members of the St John’s Chapter team’contributing to the Installation ceremony
A very happy and most enjoyable Festive Board brought the evening to its conclusion.
Pictured from left to right: 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp George Clayton, E Comp Phil Martin, E Comp Richard Stokes, E Comp Geoff Allen and E Comp John Hitchin, Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies
Pictured from left to right: St John's Chapter's newly installed Principals, E Comp Phil Martin, E Comp Richard Stokes, E Comp Geoff Allen.