Truly Universal! Like the branding of an international corporation, the list of Brethren from around the world that assembled at Mark Masons’ Hall, St. James was a sight to behold.
Friday 23rd January saw members of Universal Council No. 286 gather in the Hong Kong temple to welcome 9 new Brethren into the order. The meeting opened and the ceremony of St. Lawrence was superbly conducted by the Worshipful Master R.W. Bro. Brian Sarre, assisted by his officers, and saw Bro. Javier Jerez-Lopez, from Puerto Rico, as the representative candidate plus 8 other Brethren received into the Order.
But that was only the first course…
The Council then opened into The Grand Tilers of Solomon to conduct the ceremony for 20 (yes, 20!) Brethren, with Martin Tellekamp-Booland from the Netherlands being the representative candidate. Once again all was conducted to a high standard by the Worshipful Master and his team, with Bro. John Palmer delivering the Lecture.
Meeting closed, in what felt like an assembly at the United Nations, the Brethren made their way to the Euston Room for an excellent festive board. At the conclusion the Worshipful Master toasted to their next merry meeting and wished all the Brethren a safe return home.
