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 2026 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 superbly conducted by the Worshipful Master VW Bro. Brian Sarre and assisted by his officers saw Bro. Javier Jerez-López from Puerto Rico as the representative candidate plus 8 other Brethren Admitted.
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 Bro Martin Tellekamp Booland from the Netherlands being the lucky representative candidate. Once again all conducted to a high standard by the WM and his team, with Bro. John Palmer delivering the Lecture.
Meeting closed, 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 WM toasted to their next merry meeting and wished all the Brethren a safe return home.
