M.E.C. Cecil Grossman Past Grand Superintendent
M.E. First Grand Principal and Companions, it is with great sadness that I have to report on the passing of M.E.C Cecil Grossman whom I had known for the best part of 35 years.
Promoting the Fraternity across the World
M.E. First Grand Principal and Companions, it is with great sadness that I have to report on the passing of M.E.C Cecil Grossman whom I had known for the best part of 35 years.
The Western Area Grand Officers dinner took place on Monday 7th June at Ashday Lea, hosted by the Assitant Provincial Grand Master, Norman Cope.
Rites can fall into three categories, rites of passage, communal rites and rites of personal devotion. Interestingly Freemasonry can fall into all three categories. During the ceremonies of initiation a candidate goes through a rite of passage allowing them become an active member of their lodge
Elias Ashmole (1617 – 1692) was not the first Speculative Freemason. Nor was he the second, third or even tenth! The first Speculative Freemasons were William, Lord Alexander his brother Anthony Alexander (the King’s Maister o’ Wark – Master of Works) and Sir Alexander Strachan of Thornton
We received an invitation from the MEGS in and over the Province of Norfolk to attend and promote the Mark degree. This very generous offer is in line with his inclusive policy concerning the ‘Masonic Family’ I asked Gary Allen and Tim Ridley to design a pop up poster and organise the manning on the day.
New President of the Board of General Purposes for Freemasons New Zealand. freemasonsnz.org
The Grand Master for Freemasons New Zealand John Litton has appointed Peter Benstead as the new President of the Board to be invested at the Grand Installation 18-20 November 2016.
Thank you to Richard Collyer, Stane Street, Carfax and Causeway Lodges who are suporting the Provincial Infomration trailer in Horsham Town Centre.
St John’s Lodge No. 827 Dewsbury – Charity Show
A total of £200 was raised for Prostate Cancer UK the charity was the choice of Bob because of his personal connection with people who have had or are receiving treatment and his support into research.
Victoria Rumary with representatives of Scunthorpe Lodges who helped buy her a specialist archery wheelchair to support her in winning a place to represent Team GB in competitions, which could even include the Tokyo Paralympics in 2020