Britannic Council of Madeira Welcomes District Grand Prefect

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Published: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 10:38

On Tuesday 18th June members of the Britannic Council of Madeira No. 46 assembled at Mark Masons' Hall for their June meeting. It was a great turnout of members, candidates and guests with barely a spare seat in the room. The Lodge was opened by Worshipful Master Alan White, who then welcomed into the meeting the District Grand Prefect R.W. Bro. Colin Woodcock MBE, accompanied by a delegation of District Grand Officers.

The Council then conducted the degree of The Red Cross of Babylon. There were 8 candidates to be dubbed and created Knights of the Illustrious Order of the Red Cross of Babylon. Bro. Rev. Timothy L'Estrange acted as the nominated candidate. The ceremony was conducted in fine style with W. Bro. Alan White taking the principle role in the Royal Arch Court and W. Bro. Boon Tan taking the principle role in the Persian Court. Both ably assisted by officers of the lodge. The bridge needed re-enforcing to accommodate the 8 candidates.

The meeting concluded the Council then joined the Eric White Council from the District of Essex for a combined Festive Board. The Eric White Council had conducted the ceremony of Grand High Priest. As always the room was filled with chatter and laughter with both Worshipful Masters conducting the toasts before the final toast to our next merry meeting.  

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District Grand Prefect visits Guild of Freemen No. 145

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Published: Monday, 27 May 2024 10:10

The District Grand Prefect R.W.Bro. Colin Woodcock MBE made a last minute visit to Guild of Freemen Council No. 145 on 24th May. A splendid meeting at which W. Bro. Robert Jones was installed as Worshipful Master.

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Londinium Council No. 47 Welcomes Dist. Grand Junior Warden

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Published: Friday, 24 May 2024 17:33

At its most recent meeting, Londinium Council was honoured by the presence of W .Bro. Jan Melvin P.G.I.G., the District Grand Junior Warden.  He was introduced to the Council by his escorting Officer W.Bro. Brian Chapman P.G.I.G. A.Dist.G.D.C. and was attended by seven other District Grand Officers.  It was a very busy and most enjoyable meeting, with two candidates for Grand High Priest.  The ceremony was most ably delivered by W. Bro. Colin Howard G.I.G. with a full retinue of Officers who delivered word-perfect ritual without a book in sight.

This was followed by a full installation of the new Worshipful Master, W.Bro. Sean Turner.  This was very capably achieved by the outgoing Master, W. Bro. Matthew Christmas P.Dist.G.Std.B. who graciously donated his Master’s collarette to the Council and presented it to the new Master.  A sizeable donation to support the Dist.G.Sec.’s daughter in a sponsored walking challenge was also approved, much to his (and her) delight. After some significant consideration, the design for a logo to be used to represent Londinium Council was also approved by the members, and we look forward to using it on Summonses and elsewhere once it receives the support of Grand Council.

The Dist.G.J.W. expressed how delighted he was to see such a professional display with some of the most impressive ritual he had witnessed in many years.  The Council was closed and eighteen members and visitors retired to dine in the Earl of Euston room.  Great company and great food was followed by a visit to the bar where further enjoyment was had by those who remained.  We look forward to our next merry meeting, and to welcoming more visitors and guests in November.

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Londinium Matutinus Council No.202 - Welcomes District Grand Prefect

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Published: Thursday, 09 May 2024 10:14

The day was Grand, the sun was High and it was about to get Priestly!!

Members of Londinium Matutinus Council No.202 gathered in the Hong Kong room on the 3rd floor of Mark Masons' Hall on a bright and sunny day for their May meeting. Council opened, the District Grand Prefect R. W. Bro. Colin Woodcock was then welcomed into the meeting accompanied by his delegation. The DGP greeted the Council, then introduced and thanked his delegation for their support.

Also visiting the Council was Muggins! aka M. Ven. Bro. Matt Fletcher, Sovereign Grand Master of the Allied Masonic Degrees of Canada.

Unfortunately, due to a train strike in the Oxford area the candidate for Grand High Priest was unable to get to the meeting. But no matter, the WM W. Bro. Neil Campbell and his team were raring to go and with the help of Bro. Erol Hussein volunteering to be candidate, the ceremony of Grand High Priest was demonstrated most capably by the WM and his team and orchestrated by the Directer of Ceremonies W. Bro. Peter Warner.

Other Council business completed the Council was closed and members and visitors retired to the bar before partaking in a light lunch!! (It was light, but is was also very moreish and many went for seconds and thirds, so not so light after all).

Wine taken, Toasts made and still only 2:30pm, they toasted to their next merry meeting.

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