Leicester Square Issue 37 Spring 2017

LEICESTER SQUARE

The Newsletter of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Leicestershire & Rutland Freemasons

ISSUE 37 Spring 2017

Supporting integrity, kindness, honesty and fairness in the local community

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The Light Blue Club Page 25

Memorial Wood Page 11

Provincial Sporting Associations Page 13

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Contents

Inside this issue…

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Editor’s Welcome

Including: Dates for your Diary

9

Provincial News

Including: Annual Communication of the Provincial Grand Lodge, Memorial Wood in Bradgate Park, Commemorative Blue Plaques

12

Welcome to new members

13

Sporting Associations

Including: The Leicestershire & Masonic Golfing and Cycling Associations, Light Blues Rugby Club, Classic Car & Motorcycle Association

Lodge News

Including: DPGM of Roxburgh, The Lodge of Gratitude No.6514, BBQ in Market Harborough, St James’ Lodge

Charity

Cheque Presentation Morning

Universities Scheme

Including: Consecration of the David Kenneth Williamson Lodge

Light Blues

Getting to Know Bob Reay, The Light Blue Club visit Budapest

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Royal Arch Matters

Including: Royal Arch Dinner Dance, Uppingham in Rutland Chapter, Exaltees’ Evening, 60 Years in the Royal Arch, Derek Buswell’s significant achievement

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Library/ Museum

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Editor’s Welcome Dear Readers

Welcome to this, our 37th Edition of Leicester Square. First of all I would like to pass on my thanks to the previous editor, Henry Kukiewicz for all of his hard work in setting up an excellent format for the production of the magazine, and quite frankly in making my job as your new editor much easier.

I hope that you like the new look for the magazine, we have given the design a fresh new look for this, our tercentenary year. I am excited to include in this edition a new section for all of our sporting clubs and associations, to highlight some of the energy which goes into making Freemasonry Fun. Also in this edition we have seen an increase in stories of brethren who have visited lodges far and wide, as well as the usual news from the Masonic Centres within this Province.

Don’t forget, if you would like to see past editions of Leicester Square, take a look at our provincial website where you will find every single edition, going back to issue 1 of “Masonic News” in 1998, with the headline story of our first ever open day at London Road. All back issues are also kept in our magnificent library.

In this, our tercentenary year, it is going to be a busy time for us all so as ever, if you have a story that you feel is newsworthy, please get in touch!

I would also like to invite any brother, who wishes to write into myself or any of the team with thoughts, questions, or comments about the magazine or the Province in general to please do so.

Dates for your

DIARY

2017 APRIL

29th - Cheque Presentation Morning

MAY

9th - Mark Provincial Grand Lodge 22nd - Initiates Evening 31st - Tercentenary - Lodge of Research Symposium

JUNE

8th-12th - Tercentenary - Light Blues 300mile Bike Ride 24th - Tercentenary - Grand Summer Ball, Athena

JULY

13th - Tercentenary - Billy Bates Fun Fair Abbey Park 23rd - Tercentenary - Teddy Bears Picnic - Freemasons’ Hall Leicester

AUGUST

27th - Tercentenary - Masonic Garden Festival

SEPTEMBER

1st-3rd - Mark Sandbanks Weekend 9th - Tercentenary - Heritage Open Day London Road 26th - WM & Wardens Dinner 30th - Grand Ball

OCTOBER

5th - Tercentenary - Bradgate Park Memorial Wood 5th October 2017 to 21st January 2018 - Tercentenary Public Exhibition, Exhibition at Newarke House Museum, Leicester 15th - Royal Arch Church Service (St Mary de Castro) 29th - Tercentenary Cathedral Service 31st - Tercentenary - Royal Albert Hall

DECEMBER

10th - Craft Carol Service at Leicester Cathedral

Kind regards

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PROVINCIAL NEWS

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The New Provincial Ties The Provincial Grand Master, R.W. Bro. David Hagger, is pleased to announce the launch of the new Provincial tie with proceeds going towards the 2022 Festival for the Masonic Charitable Foundation.

The Leicestershire & Rutland 2022 Festival appeal, which was launched in November 2016 at Provincial Grand Lodge, aims to raise £1.8 million over the next five years in support of the full range of grants and services provided by the Masonic Charitable Foundation.

The new tie is dark blue and emblazoned with the colours of the Coat of Arms of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Leicestershire and Rutland.

In addition to the tie, there is also available a pre-tied bow tie and pocket square. To purchase one of these contact W. Bro. Anthony Sibson or log onto www.pglleics.org.uk and click on the image to download an order form.

2012 Festival tie, to be worn within lodges in the Province by all Brethren.

It is also designed for everyday wear.

The Provincial Grand Master has given his approval for the ties, replacing the

W. Bro. Anthony. R. Sibson, Provincial Grand Charity Steward

Ties and pocket squares are available from the Provincial Charity Office.

Ties cost £10 each and the pocket square is £7.50. The tie, bow tie and pocket square can be purchased together for the special price of £25

Annual carol service attended by Freemasons of the Province

The annual carol service which is attended by the Freemasons of the Province of Leicestershire and Rutland was held at Leicester Cathedral on Sunday 11th December 2016.

The Reverend Canon Johannes Arens, Canon Precentor welcomed over 200 members and their families and friends to the Cathedral for the Service including the Provincial Grand Master, R.W. Bro. David Hagger, Deputy Provincial Grand Master, V.W. Bro. Jim Buckle and Assistant Provincial Grand Master, V.W. Bro. Peter Kinder.

The Congregation were supported in singing carols by the Senior Trebles and Songmen of the Cathedral Choir and accompanied by the Cathedral Organist, Simon Headley.

Carols sung included ‘O Come, O Come, Emmanuel’, ‘Long Ago, Prophets Knew’, ‘It Came Upon the Midnight Clear’, ‘See Amid the Winter’s Snow’, ‘O Come, All Ye Faithful’ and ‘Hark! the Herald Angels Sing’.

Lessons were read by W. Bro. Ian Hammond, Master of the Howe & Charnwood Lodge No.1007, W. Bro. Kelvin Johnson, Provincial Grand Secretary, W. Bro. Paul Roberts, Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies, the Provincial Grand Master, Deputy Provincial Grand Master and Assistant Provincial Grand Master. The Sermon was given by the Reverend Canon Jeff Hopewell.

After the service, wine and mince pies, provided by the Province, were served in the Cathedral by members of the Derek Buswell Lodge of Provincial Grand Stewards No.9705.

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PROVINCIAL NEWS

Annual Communication of the

Provincial Grand Lodge Over 300 Freemasons from all corners of Leicestershire and Rutland attended the Annual Communication of the Provincial Grand Lodge which was held on Friday 25th November 2016 at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester.

Many distinguished guests from other Provinces including the Provincial Grand Masters from seven other Provinces and also the Past Assistant Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England R.W. Bro. David K. Williamson were warmly welcomed by the Provincial Grand Master. The Provincial Grand Secretary, W. Bro. Kelvin Johnson also reported that each of the 76 Lodges in the Province were also well represented.

The Provincial Grand Master, R.W. Bro. David Hagger appointed W. Bro. David L. Wykes, Past Master of Albert Edward Lodge No.1560 and Lodge of Research No.2429, as Provincial Senior Grand Warden and W. Bro. Dr. Andrew R. Green, Past Master of Wyggeston Lodge No.3448, as Provincial Junior Grand Warden. Both of these promotions are well deserved.

Many other Brethren were honoured with Appointments and Promotions to Provincial Grand Rank and invested by the Provincial Grand Master during the meeting.

Festival for the Masonic Charitable Foundation which aims to raise £1.8 million in the Province over the next 5 years. He mentioned that the Province was one of the first to launch a Festival in support of the new Masonic Charitable Foundation which has brought together the lifechanging work of the four central Masonic charities which have operated separately since the 18th Century. Festival Appeals have been held for over 225 years to sustain the charitable work of Freemasons which is one of the very few who operate

Richard Hone then introduced W. Bro. Leslie Hutchinson, Chief Operating Officer for the Masonic Charitable Foundation, who gave an overview of the contribution of the Masonic Charitable Foundation and its predecessor charities to Freemasons and their family members in the Province of Leicestershire and Rutland where almost £1.6 million has been allocated in the past five years.

Finally, before Provincial Grand Lodge was closed, the Provincial Grand Master presented the Past Assistant Grand Master, R.W. Bro. David Williamson with a Holy Bible for the David Kenneth Williamson Lodge No.9938 which was Consecrated on 5th December 2016 at Freemasons’ Hall, London as the Installed Masters Lodge for the Universities Scheme.

The presentation was made on behalf of the Province and its three Universities Scheme Lodges and its Chapter to mark their appreciation of his inspired leadership.

The Provincial Grand Master subsequently invited V.W. Bro. His Honour Judge Richard Hone, President of the Masonic Charitable Foundation, to officially launch the 2022

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across such a broad spectrum of support. He thanked the Brethren in advance for their generosity over the next 5 years which will change thousands of lives.

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The Tercentenary

Memorial Wood in Bradgate Park

The Memorial Wood is being funded by Leicestershire and Rutland Freemasons along with United Grand Lodge of England to enhance a small woodland at the Park to create a tranquil and reflective space. This project is one of a number of projects in Leicestershire and Rutland that will be supported to mark the 300th anniversary of the formation of the Grand Lodge of England in 1717.

The small woodland plantation is located opposite the Cropston Reservoir. Currently the woodland is fenced and inaccessible, but a new path into the heart of the space from the main carriageway will be suitable for all visitors.

As part of the proposals the woodland will be fenced with traditional parkland deer fencing, new hedgerow planted and the wildlife value of the area enhanced, with new glades and trees planted. Natural paths within the woodland will allow people to explore the wood, whilst seating and a central feature will ensure there is an area for quiet reflection and remembrance. A centrepiece within the wood will consist of a seating area along with a sculpture of a stag.

The Memorial Wood will be officially opened on Thursday 5th October 2017 by the Pro Grand Master, R.W. Bro. Peter Lowndes.

Commemorative Blue Plaques Leicestershire and Rutland Freemasons will mark the 300th Anniversary of the formation of the first Grand Lodge of England, by installing commemorative blue plaques on Masonic Halls marking the first activity of Freemasonry in the area.

The plaques were made by local firm The Metal Foundry in South Wigston based on a design by the Provincial Communications Officer, W. Bro. Andy Green.

The plaques will be unveiled by the Provincial Grand Master of Leicestershire and Rutland, R.W. Bro. David Hagger, during the next few months.

On 24th June 1717, four lodges, which had existed for some time in London, formed the Grand Lodge of England which has since continued to administer lodges across the country including the 76 lodges and it’s 3,000 members in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Masonic Halls in Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Syston, Melton Mowbray, Lutterworth, Market Harborough, Coalville and Ashby de la Zouch will each carry a unique plaque showing when the first Freemasons’ lodges were formed.

Freemasonry developed from the stonemasons who built the cathedrals to the modern day society aimed at self-improvement and its notable charitable work. The earliest records of a masonic lodge in Leicester was in 1739. Traditionally, lodges met in

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taverns and inns before expansion resulted in purpose built halls.

Lodges in Oakham and Uppingham, which currently meet in Oakham School and the Upper Cricket Pavilion, will have plaques erected at their original meeting places at Victoria Hall and the Falcon Hotel.

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NEW MEMBERS

Welcome to new members

We are delighted to welcome the following Brethren as Freemasons and in particular to our Province. We wish them all many happy and enjoyable years as members of our Fraternity (correct up to the 28th Feb 2017) Lloyd Sidney

Bailey

L50

Duncan Paul

Rowbottom

L523

Alan

Bettoney

L779

Christopher Michael

Rowe

L779

Christopher Barsby

L1007

Mark William

Dabney

L1007

Anil Ranjit

Panchmatia

L1130

Onuwole

Onasoruwa L1265

Oduwole

Onagoruwa L1265

Nicholas John

Plews

Jaskarn Singh

Sahota

L6514

Gitesh

Thakrar L6596

Naynesh Karia L6596 Jonathan Weston L6757 Tristan Naseem

Koriya

L6757

Simon Jones L6757 Stephen Francis Michael Denny

L6794

Anthony Neil

Smithson

L6794

L1391

James Frederick

Hurn

L6803

Rai

L1560

Alan

Dawson L7007

Paul James

Stewart

L2028

Jason Mark

Lock

L2028

William Richard

Staples

L7007

Julian Marc

Griffin

L2081

Gary Anthony

Spencer

L7164

Ryan Mark

Thornley

L2428

Ian

Reeve L7168

Jason

Golding L3078

Lee

Wright L3078

Darren Cerio L3078

Christophe Schinckus L7717 Stephen John

Gurney

L7736

Simon

Granger L7736

Dipak

Thanki L3091

Jack Thomas

Merrill

L7744

Scott

Mathie L3431

Charles Anthony

Rowland

L7778

Simeon Grundy Arthur Hockley

L3448

Dennis

Crommentuijn-Marsh L7801

Connagh Jay

McCormick

L3448

Paul Edward

Mardle

L3919

Abdulrehman Samad

Khalifa

L7801

Andrew George

Stevenson

L3919

Adam James

Kyle

L7801

Ashley Michael

Reeves

L4088

Matthew Steven

Gibbons

L7827

Jonathan Richard

Leeson

L4088

Michael D A

Baker

L8063

Matthew James

Thornton

L4088

Ravinder Singh

Sembi

L8210

Namra

Lakhani L4835

Craig A

Sutherland

L8350

Anthony

McCarron L4835

Mark

Woodward L8679

Mark Andrew

Smith

L5061

Ian M

Chamberlain

L8695

Robert Nigel

Ginn

L5208

Simon Raju

Anandaraj

L5208

Tracy John

Ellis

L8699

Joseph C

Barsby

L8699

Alan C

Massey

L8765

Gregory J

McHugh

L9285

Matthew J

Bowler

L9285

Richard Keane

Senior

L9453

Andrew R

Addison

L9673

John W

Bassett

L9826

Harish Patel L5208

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Kuljeet Singh

Jake Callum

Beesley

L5664

Timothy Limow

Wicks

L6167

Jeffrey Mark

Canton

L6167

Ross William

Lavin

L6406

Gareth John

Jones

L6513

Lee

Swann L6513

Jamie Steven

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The Leicestershire & Rutland Masonic Golfing Association has just completed a successful calendar of events in 2016, and is now entering its 83rd year.

Golf Club, winning the event with a total of 212 points against the other competing Counties of Staffordshire, Yorkshire, Warwickshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. This was the first time for a number of years that the Association has won the event

The Association has enjoyed a full programme of golfing events during the year, commencing with matches played at various venues, including Beedles Lake, Glen Gorse, Scraptoft, and Melton Mowbray Golf Courses.

There was an outstanding success for the Leicestershire & Rutland Masonic Golfing Association in the 6 Counties event at Beedles Lake

A new event for 2016 was also organised for an inaugural 5 Counties Match by the Leicestershire & Rutland Golfing Association. The event was held in Lincolnshire, with the assistance of our Association, and although the winners were Lincolnshire, we achieved success by coming second. The other Counties participating were Northamptonshire & Huntingdonshire, Derbyshire and Warwickshire.

The concluding event of the year was the successful annual Past Presidents’ Lunch in November, organised again

by W. Bro. Chris Mansell of Wyvern Lodge No.6167, with a record number attending the lunch.

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The Leicestershire & Rutland

Light Blues Rugby Football Club chalk up the first win!

The Provincial Rugby Team are now beginning to show what a talented group of athletes we have in the Province. Saturday 11th March 2017 will be marked in the records as the very first win of the Leicestershire and Rutland Light Blues Masonic Rugby Football Club.

The men turned out in their new kit which has been sponsored by Andrew Keenan, Director of Rugby, of the Enderby Lodge No.5061 and Bro. Richard Ward of the Round Table Lodge No.7762 The opposition for this momentous occasion was the Aylestonians, who provided a stern test for the Masonic team.

The well fought competition was however won by our very own Light Blues, winning the game 40 – 14.

A hat-trick of tries for Bro. Karl Harris put the visitors to the sword at the Vipers

ground in Blaby on a mild spring afternoon in perfect rugby conditions.

It was Light Blue’s highest score this season and the players were extremely proud of their achievement. After the game Bro. Andrew Keenan said “this means so much to everyone associated with the club, to secure the first win was important and proved the hard work everyone had put in during training was worth while”. Bro. Jordan Crown had worked the Brethren hard on Thursday night and better communication and a desire to win was very much in evidence today.

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The Leicestershire & Rutland

Masonic Cycling Association Although the weather is far from ideal for cycling at present, progress is being made with the planning and organisation of this exciting event.

We anticipate at least 30 brethren, family and friends will Riding 75 miles a day for four be riding 300 miles over four days, from Thursday 8th to consecutive days is going to Sunday 11th June. be mentally and physically demanding and should not Many of those planning on taking part have been be underestimated. If you out braving the winter weather to start building the know someone taking part, endurance abilities needed for such a ride. please provide them with as much encouragement as possible. Many weekend dates have been planned between now and the big ride to enable everyone to ride out in a group. As part of the training days, a few members have entered some of the many organised cycling sportive’s.

We have also began the appeal for sponsorship, so please, if you are able, give generously if asked to do so by one of the riders.

The money raised is to be split between the Masonic Charitable Foundation and the Rainbows Children’s Hospice in Leicestershire.

The target we have set is £20,000 and look forward to as many supporting the ride as possible.

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Driving force in the Province The Leicestershire & Rutland Masonic Classic Car & Motorbike Association is for those members who have an enthusiasm for cars, bikes, scooters and military vehicles. It is aimed to include partners & families as a social, relaxed and friendly event, open to all.

As part of the Tercentenary celebrations, Leicestershire & Rutland is indeed hosting its own classic 300 run. The date is Sunday the 2nd July 2017, meeting at 10:30am at Bradgate Park, where we will have a designated parking area. It is easier to meet at the park, there will be teas/coffees & then we will have a guided tour to inspect the progress on our memorial wood that is under construction as a permanent feature of 300 years of masonry.

We will park up for photos and no doubt a good look at each other’s fine classic motors.

After the visit we will make our way to the Gray Lady, Newtown Linford, for a very nice lunch in good company at 12:30pm, in convoy.

For more information please contact David Crocker (Tel 01455 822227, crocker@tiscali.co.uk ) or Mark Pierpoint (Tel 07973 229229 mark@classic300.org.uk) http://www.pglleics.org.uk/website/members/sports-associations https://www.classic300.org.uk

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LODGE NEWS

St Martin’s Lodge - Visit by the

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W. Bro. Roger Peutrill of St Martin’s Lodge No.3431 took advantage of a visit by his real life brother to invite him along to the lodge meeting in January 2017. The visiting brother, V.W. Bro. Michael, is the Worshipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Roxburgh, Peebles and Selkirk Shires. The lodge held a short meeting after which they joined Guthlaxton Lodge No.7717 to witness a ceremony of raising and a very jolly combined festive board. It was a chance to see the regalia of a high ranking officer of a different constitution and to show him around our magnificent Provincial home.

Memorabilia Presentation to

The Lodge of Gratitude No.6514

As previously reported in Leicester Square, a generous donation of memorabilia was presented to the Lodge of Gratitude by Dr Anthony Howe. Many of these items will be on display in the various exhibitions planned to be held in the 2017 Tercentenary year.

It later transpired that in addition to the Lodge of Gratitude memorabilia, there were also many other items relating to the Holmes Lodge, East Goscote Chapter, St Margaret’s Chapter Rose Croix and a gold jewel presented to W. Bro. Holmes on his achieving Grand rank in 1908 which has been presented to the Library and Museum.

In the picture opposite Dr Howe is examining the WM’s collar worn by his father at the consecration meeting in 1948 and suitably inscribed as such.

He is accompanied by W. Bro. Phil Caswell, the Worshipful Master of the lodge.

Dr Howe and his sister Mrs Eileen Mann visited Freemasons Hall on the 17th May, 2016 and several boxes of books, collars and jewels were presented to the interested parties present.

The Lodge of Gratitude members attending the Howe family presentation, were delighted to discover an array of letters and correspondence between the founder members of the lodge discussing the proposed formation of the lodge, it’s name, badge design and invoices for the collars and jewels purchased, the guest lists for the consecration festive board and the first summons issued. All the original copies of this paperwork have been filed in the Library and Museum archives.

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LODGE NEWS

Annual Charity

BBQ in Market Harborough

The Market Harborough Masonic Hall Committee held their annual summer barbecue on Saturday 13th August 2016 at the Masonic Hall in Market Harborough which raised £1,000 for the local charity Menphys.

The event was attended by over 80 Freemasons, together with their friends and family, who were treated to a very enjoyable meal. A raffle held afterwards was for the Friends of Menphys in Wigston who fundraise for the Menphys Centre Nursery School.

The Menphys Centre is a small school for children with special needs and are aiming to raise enough money to refurbish the nursery’s soft play room which is much loved and used by the children but is now showing its age.

On the 2nd December 2016, a cheque for £1,000 was presented to Laura Jeffs, Head Teacher of Menphys Centre

by W. Bro. Bruce White, the Hall Committee Chairman, W. Bro. George Stamp, W. Bro. Andrew Moore and Bro. Andrew Stuart, who is also a fundraiser and member of the Friends of Menphys.

The Lodge of Welcome’s W. Bro. Shusheel Kumar attends the 110th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan, Canada W. Bro. Shusheel Kumar, of the Lodge of Welcome No.5664, which meets in Leicester, attended the 110th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Saskatchewan, which was held in Regina, Canada.

During the visit, W. Bro. Shusheel presented to the Most Worshipful Grand Master an excellently designed booklet of the first 75 years of history of the Lodge of Welcome.

He also presented an ornately engraved firing glass of the Lodge, and a book titled “The Language of the Ritual”

by W. Bro. Robert D T Sillett PJGD -Prestonian Lecturer 2008. These were well received by the Most Worshipful Grand Master and the Brethren.

In return, W. Bro. Shusheel was presented with a personal lapel pin by Most Worshipful Brother Dave Polachek.

The spirit of Brotherhood from one side of the Atlantic to the other shone throughout on this most enjoyable occasion.

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LODGE NEWS

Annual lunch at

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It was very well supported with 48 Lodge members, families and friends in attendance.

The Lodge was pleased to welcome Mrs Doreen Tewkesbury and Mrs Merlyn Brant whose late husbands were valued members of the Morley Lodge and also Mrs Anne Clancy and Mrs Pam Gosling whose late husbands were members of Edward Sherrier Lodge No.6757.

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The Provincial Grand Master, R.W. Bro. David Hagger, along with his Deputy Provincial Grand Master, V.W. Bro. James Buckle, Assistant Provincial Grand Master, V.W. Bro. Peter Kinder and his Provincial Officers attended the Installation meeting of Saint James’ Lodge No.8478 on the 9th January 2017 at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester.

The meeting saw Bro. Philip Hurst, Master Elect being Installed into the Chair of King Solomon by his predecessor W. Bro. Situl Raithatha which was conducted in a sympathetic manner.

This was the first visit of the new Provincial team of Officers since they were invested at the annual meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge in November 2016. Among those 33 Provincial Officers attending were the Provincial Senior Grand Warden, W. Bro. David Wykes, and the Provincial Junior Grand Warden, W. Bro. Dr. Andy Green.

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CHARITY

4th February 2017

Cheque Presentation Morning

Leicestershire and Rutland Freemasons have donated £44,355 to local charities including those helping children and young people at a special event hosted by the Provincial Grand Master, David Hagger, at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester on Saturday 4th February 2017.

The event was attended by the Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire, Lady Gretton and the Lord Mayor of Leicester, Cllr Stephen Corrall who were both recipients of awards.

Lady Gretton received a total of £1,000 for the Lord-Lieutenant’s Award for Young People which celebrates the achievements of young people in Leicester and Leicestershire. She said: “Thank you very much to the Freemasons.

There are some wonderful young people doing amazing things so we decided to start the awards 11 years ago in order to acknowledge these young people and what they do.”

During his year in office, the Lord Mayor is supporting Leicester Children’s Holiday Centre (Mablethorpe) whose work provides disadvantaged children across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, with a free seaside holiday. The Leicestershire & Rutland Masonic Charity Association was therefore pleased to donate £2,000 to the Lord Mayor’s Appeal.

The Lord Mayor said: “The Leicester Children’s Holiday Centre has been going for well over 100 years and at least 55,000 children have been there. These children will have never seen the sea or feel the sand between their toes because they come from such disadvantaged backgrounds. I’m really pleased that the Freemasons have supported my appeal and thank them very much.”

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Charities

Lodge

LOROS Hospice provides palliative care

MCF

Rainbows

MCF St James Lodge

respite

Childrens Hospice provides palliative care and

Dove Cottage Day Hospice provides day respite

Lord Lieutenant’s Awards Young peoples awards

MCF LRMCA

Award £5,437 £2,218 £1,000 £500 £1,000

LRMCA Lord Mayor of Leicester

£2,000

LRMCA

£2,000

LRMCA

£1,000

Lodge Of Friend ship LRMCA Match funding

£500

LRMCA

£2,000

Wyggeston Lodge LRMCA Match funding

£500

Toys on the Table Provides gifts of childrens toys at Christmas for families in need

LRMCA

£2,000

The Guinea Pig Club Funding towards cost of Memorial to the seriously burned 2nd War pilots treated by Sir Archibald McIndoe

LRMCA

£1,000

Sea Cadets Funds towards cost of repairing Viking Power used to train cadets and obtain boating qualifications

LRMCA

£2,000

LRMCA

£2,000

Lord Mayors Appeal For Mablethorpe Children’s Home 42nd Leicester (Glenfield) Scout Group

Funds to assist with repairing 40 year old building Nominated by Temperantia Lodge Radio Fox LRI and Glenfield Hospital Radio Funds towards cost of replacing 28 year old Audio Desk

Vista

The Royal Leicestershire Rutland and Wycliffe Society for the Blind Ageing together Leicester Ageing together.

The Spark Arts for Children

Enables children to enjoy the Arts as an audience, as learners & as creators Funds to assist in developing Arts Programmes in schools

Leicester Hospital Charity

Glenfield Breast Care Unit

Little Rainbow Community Preschool

Provides affordable Child Care for over 150 children 6 months to 11 years Funds to assist in acquiring equipment for expansion

David Clarke Railway Trust Charity supports The Great Central Railway which is to expand the line to Nottingham and erect a new museum Belvoir Cricket and Countryside Trust

Trust encourages cricket participation for the young and the disadvantaged. It develops coaching skills in adults. Trust is expanding and provided opportunities for 2,700 children from countryside and inner cities.

92nd Leicester Scout Group

Scouting for diverse range of young people some with special needs Nominated by Temperantia Lodge

Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) Supports people with this degenerative disease Nominated by Roundhill Lodge

Treble One Trust

Charity founded on behalf of the late Bro. Stewart Starling of St Mary’s Lodge Who died of Motor Neurone disease

Cancer Self Help Group Loughborough

Weekly meetings to support those with cancer and their relatives Funds to assist with expansion including therapist, equipment etc.

The Leicester & Leicestershire Animal Aid Association Provides a second chance to lost, strayed and abandoned domestic animals

The Bridge homelessness to Hope Relief of poverty,

LRMCA

£500

£500

£2,000

LRMCA Match funding

£1,000

Rutland Lodge

£1,000

LRMCA

£2,000

LRMCA

£2,000

LRMCA

£2,000

LRMCA

£1,500

Lodge of Friendship Sparkenhoe Lodge LRMCA Match Funded

£500 £100 £600

Gratitude

£2,000 £500 £500

Funds to support schools programme Orchestra puts on concerts in De Montfort Hall for participating schools known as Orchestra Unwrapped

LRMCA

£2,000

Menphys Caters for children & young adults special needs

Wyggeston Lodge

£500

homelesness,sickness and distress with shelter, food clothes and advice Funds to assist in funding equipment for new premises, staffing & training

Philharmonia Orchestra

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TOTAL

£44,355

UNIVERSITIES SCHEME

Consecration of the

David Kenneth Williamson Lodge A number of Brethren from Leicestershire and Rutland made the special trip to Freemasons’ Hall, London on 5th December 2016 to witness the unique Consecration of the David Kenneth Williamson Lodge No.9938 which is the Installed Masters Lodge for the Universities Scheme.

In a very rare occurrence, the Pro Grand Master M.W. Bro. Peter Lowndes, Deputy Grand Master, R.W. Bro. Johnathan Spence and Assistant Grand Master, R.W. Bro. Sir David Wootton were all present to undertake the Consecration of the Lodge and subsequently to install the Past Assistant Grand Master and past President of the Universities Scheme R.W. Bro. David KWilliamson as its Primus Master.

Granite Chapter No.2028 and serve on the Universities Scheme committee were proud to be among the Founders of the Lodge.

Two Leicester based members, W. Bro. Dr. Andrew Green, Wyggeston Lodge No.3448, and W. Bro. Daniel Hayward, Castle of Leicester Lodge No.7767, who are also both members of the

The Provincial Grand Master R.W. Bro. David Hagger and Most Excellent Grand Superintendent Ex. Comp. Peter Kinder, along with representatives from the three Scheme Lodges and Chapter also attended including those from Wyggeston

Lodge No.3448: W. Bro. Kelvin Johnson, W. Bro. Simon Oldfield, W. Bro. Tom Bodycot and Bro. Tom Grant; those from Lodge of Science and Art No.8429: W. Bro. Chris Butlin and W. Bro. Bob Cornes and finally W. Bro.Paul Wallace representing Castle of Leicester Lodge No.7767 and Granite Chapter No.2028.

During the meeting the Holy Bible which was presented to the Lodge by the Provincial Grand Master at the Annual Meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge on behalf of the Province of Leicestershire and Rutland and its Scheme Lodges and Chapter was used.

The Lodge of

Gratitude No.6514 holds a rare Installation A most unusual occurrence took place at the installation meeting in the Lodge of Gratitude.

A Provincial Rosette award is often given to well deserving brethren who have not attained the chair of King Solomon in their respective lodges. In this instance, Brother Neil de Voil who had previously received a Provincial Rosette award, was then led to progress within the Lodge of Gratitude and became Worshipful Master in late 2016. It is understood that this is one of a select few times in Leicestershire and Rutland that a Provincial Rosette Officer has attained the Chair of a Lodge, and we have to question if this has occurred at all in Freemasonry in general.

The photograph shows the Installing Master W. Bro. Philip Caswell Prov G Stwd and the Worshipful Master Bro. Neil de Voil on this most memorable occasion.

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LIGHT BLUES

Getting to Know

Bob Reay from the Light Blue Club The Light Blue Club is now a well-established part of Freemasonry in Leicestershire and Rutland, we asked one of the organisers, Bro. Bob Reay for an insight into his own views of the Light Blue Club.

1. How long have you been in Freemasonry (including which lodge and office) I joined Highcross Lodge No.4835 in January 2012 and am currently Inner Guard. I joined the Lodge through an old school friend after I had attended several of the ladies festivals in the years prior to me joining the Lodge. I had an interest in Freemasonry for a number of years prior as both my Grandfather and Great Uncle were brethren. My Grandfather being a member of the Newarke Lodge.

2. How long have you been a member of the Light Blue Club and why did you join This is an interesting one as every member of a Lodge in Leicestershire & Rutland can consider themselves a member of the Light Blue Club. We have no joining fee or sign up process and all Brethren in the province are welcome to attend our visits and social events.

I first became an active member when I attended a social drinks event in the latter half of 2012. For those that know me it will not come as a big surprise that I was sold on that. It turned out to be a great bunch of people and always entertaining.

3. What made you want to take a leading role in the club Upon attending a subsequent Light Blue Club event which was a curry at a Restaurant on London Road I was sat next to Freddie Harris, our former chairman, and offered my assistance should it be required for helping out in the future. I was enjoying being a part of the Light Blue Club and wanted to help. A couple of months later I was on the Light Blue Club committee and haven’t looked back.

4. What has it done for you personally First and foremost I have met such a great bunch of people. There are people that I’ve known for relatively short periods of time and it feels like you’ve known them all your life. I think that comes largely from the bond we have as brothers as well as the informal environment that the Light Blue Club brings to something that is usually quite formal. It also gives me great satisfaction to be a part of offering this environment to other Brethren in the Province.

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5. Why would you encourage others to join Its such a friendly and welcoming environment.

Brethren can come along and meet new and interesting people. As well as our social events we also organise interesting Lodge Visits. In February of this year we travelled for a weekend in Budapest and a visit to St Stephen Lodge. Last year we visited Scotland and arguably the oldest Lodge in the world, Mother Kilwinning No.0! We also organised a trip to Bristol to see the Bristol workings of the Ceremony, not to mention our annual visit to Apollo University Lodge, Oxford. All of these give a fascinating insight into our fraternity as well as having a welcoming and active social element for those that like that kind of thing.

6. If someone wishes to know more, what should he do?

All of our events and Lodge visits are publicised in the Bi-Monthly newsletter that we produce as well as on our Facebook page. The Facebook page is a private group so your membership of it is only visible to other members. If you would like more information then please drop myself or one of the committee an email.

Bro. Bob Reay (Highcross Lodge No.4835): bob@lightblueclub.co.uk Bro. Samuel Harris (Lodge of the Golden Fleece No.2081): Samuel@lightblueclub.co.uk W. Bro. Daniel Hayward (Castle of Leicester Lodge No.7767): Daniel@lightblueclub.co.uk

A recent Light Blue Club meeting in the “Woodies” at Rothley, Bob is pictured here on the far right.

LIGHT BLUES

The Light Blue Club visit Budapest On Friday 3rd February, the Leicestershire and Rutland Light Blue Club set-off on what has become an annual trip to a foreign constitution. Following in the footsteps of Ireland and Scotland in recent years, this time it was to Hungary.

Seven brothers from 5 different Lodges descended on Budapest to visit one of its most prestigious Lodges, St Stephen Lodge No.7.

St Stephen Lodge can trace its history back to 1864 when it was consecrated as Hungary’s first Budapest Lodge. It uses a form of old Emulation Ritual and draws its membership from both the Hungarian and expatriate community in Budapest – although it also boasts a large international membership. Its members have included a Past Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master and other distinguished Grand Officers.

The Brethren enjoyed sightseeing across the “Pearl of the Danube” throughout the weekend, and headed to the Lodge on Saturday afternoon.

Occupying a donated set of rooms which once formed a Brother’s apartment in central Budapest, the visitors were warmly received into the temple and personally greeted by the Deputy Grand Master. Feeling the cold of Eastern Europe, the Grand Director of Ceremonies helped them settle in by providing glasses of the local spirit, Pálinka, before the meeting commenced. There then followed an initiation ceremony of extremely high quality, carried out by a multi-national team of Officers including those of English, Italian, French, Hungarian and Bulgarian origin.

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All were then treated to a traditional Hungarian festive board held at one of the grandest hotels in Budapest, (which happened to be managed by one of the Brethren). The wine flowed, and afterwards members of the Lodge including the Worshipful Master and the new initiate took the party to some of the finest bars the capital had to offer.

During the evening the Deputy Grand Master educated the visitors with the interesting history of Freemasonry in Hungary, some of which is detailed below.

As part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the history of Freemasonry in Hungary parallels that of all Central Europe. The first Hungarian Lodge is documented in Transylvania in 1749.

The Hungarian Emperor started to suppress Masonry in about 1780.

Hungary became a separate kingdom in 1867, enabling Freemasonry to formally re-establish itself. In addition to St Stephen Lodge which was warranted in 1864, seven further lodges were erected under the Grand Lodge in 1870.

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By the First World War, the Grand Lodge possessed 32 lodges in Budapest and 52 in wider Hungary, with over 10,000 members. Sadly, the Grand Lodge was dissolved by decree in 1920, and by the end of the Second World War there were only about 300 Masons left in the country.

The Grand Lodge was revived in 1946 and by 1950 membership had recovered to 1500, although the Communist takeover saw a large increase in Masonic emigration.

On 12 June 1950, the secret police occupied and confiscated the Grand Lodge building in Budapest, and the Grand Lodge was forcibly dissolved.

Following the fall of the communist regime in 1989, Symbolic Grand Lodge of Hungary was re-consecrated under the sponsorship of the Grand Lodge of Austria. The Grand Lodge celebrated 250 years of masonry in Hungary in 1999.

As ever, the Brethren had a fantastic time and promised to go back as soon as possible, receiving an invite to the Installation meeting later in the year. Plans are already in motion for the next trip abroad, so watch this space for more information soon!

Once again, the Leicestershire and Rutland Light Blue Club have set a high bar for other ‘Young Masons’ clubs to aim for!

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LONG SERVICE

50 Year Certificate

Presented to W. Bro. Thomas Hailstone of Albert Edward Lodge On Tuesday 10th January 2017, at Freemason’s Hall, Leicester, the Provincial Grand Master R.W. Bro. David Hagger attended the Albert Edward Lodge No.1560 to present a 50 year certificate to W. Bro. Thomas Hailstone.

W. Bro. Tom was initiated into Albert Edward Lodge on the 10th January 1967 and was Installed as Master in 1978. Since 2012 he has been Chaplain in the Lodge.

With over fifty brethren present, the Provincial Grand Master made reference to W. Bro. Tom’s achievements in Masonry, as well has his medical career where he first trained at Charing Cross Hospital Medical School in London, qualifying in 1959, and also his love of sailing.

W. Bro. Tom’s charitable work was also mentioned, such as VISTA, which is a charity working in Leicestershire and Rutland to improve the lives of people with sight impairment, which Tom has been involved in for a number of years. He was also a trustee of The Royal Leicestershire and Wycliffe Society for the blind from 2004 to 2010.

The evening was rounded off by an excellent festive board with a Burns night theme, which included neeps and tatties, an address to the haggis, and also an excellent piper.

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Reg was born on 30th September 1934 and lived in Orrell, to the west of Wigan, in industrial Lancashire, until the latter years of the war, when his father, an engineer, was ‘posted’ to Whetstone to work on Frank Whittle’s jet engine development team. He then attended the Dixie Grammar School, where he says his school years were unremarkable.

Reg spent the majority of his professional life in the food industry.

He started in 1956 with FoxMackintosh (latterly Nestlé UK) – and subsequently between 1969 and 1989 worked with The Imperial Group (including HP Foods, Golden Wonder, Lea & Perrins, Hanson and Danone).

This took him to many parts of the world, including Ethiopia (working on the famine relief programme), Chile, Turkey, Iran, most EU countries, the USA and Canada.

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Reg was initiated in St Martin’s Lodge, No.3431, in December 1966 and joined St Wilfrid’s Lodge, as a founder in 1971 - he is our last remaining founder following the recent loss of Ron Jacques. He was Master in 1980 and was only the second Master to have served in all the offices, having been appointed as a Steward at the Consecration and having followed Ron Jacques throughout.

He was Exalted into the Reynard Chapter No.9285 in 1993 - and he is also involved in other Orders.

In the Lodge, W. Bro. Reg was appointed as Chaplain in 1983 and held the office for 8 years.

In Provincial Grand Lodge, he was appointed as a PPAGDC in 1988 and has progressed through PPSGD, PPGSwdB, PPJGW to his current rank of PPSGW, which he received in November 2016.

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ROYAL ARCH MATTERS

Royal Arch Dinner Dance

On Saturday, 28th January, at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester, the Royal Arch Dinner Dance attracted a full house of Companions and their ladies for an evening of good food, good music and good company. Following the success of the previous year’s ‘New York, New York’ night, this year’s event had a simple ‘Black and White’ theme.

The evening started with a drinks Reception in the Morley Lounge and Dining Room at 7.00 pm, when the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, Peter Kinder, and his wife Sandie, circulated amongst the guests. They were supported by the Deputy Grand Superintendent, Noel Manby and Jackie, the Second Provincial Grand Principal, Paul Wallace and Anna and the Third Provincial Grand Principal, John Peberdy with Joan Sharpe. Jonathan Varley, Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies, acted as MC. The Dinner started with a Tian of Avocado & Crayfish Tails, followed by a Duo of Lamb Noisettes with a rich Port Jus with Potatoes, Peas, Carrots and Shredded Cabbage and finished with a Cassis Mousse with Cream all finished off with Coffee and Mints.

Dancing during the evening was to the ABBA Tribute Group, the Paul Tamsan Singers, including many of their best known songs. The dance floor was soon full, with everyone enjoying the relaxed and convivial atmosphere - even Peter and Sandie, having posed for their formal photograph, let their hair down before the end of the evening.

There were no formal speeches during the evening, but the Grand Superintendent gave a brief welcome before the meal was served – and especially thanked David Turner and Peter Williamson in the Scribes’ Office for making all the arrangements.

Top Mark’s for Uppingham in Rutland Chapter!

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held their annual installation ceremony, however this year brought about a somewhat unusual occurance, as all three are called Mark! As depicted in the photograph from left to right Marc Hamblin (Haggai), Mark Adams (Zerubbabel) and Mark Thompson-O’Connor (Joshua).

The next twelve months will no doubt be awash with jokes in the Chapter, but what do you think, marks out of ten?

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ROYAL ARCH MATTERS

Master Masons’ & New

Exaltees’ Evening

On Tuesday 29th November 2016, Brethren and Companions gathered together for this annual event - with an enthusiastic attendance of some 19 Master Masons, 7 New Exaltees, 14 Royal Arch Reps and 27 supporters, including Officers of Supreme Grand Chapter and Provincial Grand Chapter. In addition, this year, we had 3 representatives from the Linconshire Province, who wanted to see how our event was organised. Again this year the Master Masons and New Exaltees met in different rooms and received separate presentations tailored to their particular situations.

The Master Masons’, meeting in the Oliver Lodge Room, received the three-part Royal Arch Lecture on the history, symbolism and format of the Royal Arch Order – that fourth and final step in a Freemason’s journey through ‘Pure Antient Masonry’ - from Initiation to Exaltation. The three parts of the Lecture were delivered by E.Comps. David Turner (Provincial Grand Scribe E), Paul Wallace (Provincial Second Grand Principal) and Jonathan Varley PGDC. Before delivering the Lecture, the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E.Comp. Peter Kinder, Paul Wallace and Jonathan Varley demonstrated the Opening and Closing ceremonies to the Third Degree – to highlight the references therein relevant to the Royal Arch.

impressive sight for the Master Masons. There were then some concluding remarks by the Provincial Grand Master, R.W. Bro. David Hagger and by the Grand Superintendent, E.Comp. Peter Kinder. Mention was made of the White Ribbon Club - a social forum for young Companions to meet together and share their experiences, based on the format of the Light Blue Club - the two work closely together.

At the end of proceedings, all were invited to partake of a complimentary buffet supper, when the Brethren and Companions were able to meet the rulers of the Craft and the Royal Arch and exchange experiences with their contemporaries.

The New Exaltees, meeting in the Morley Lodge Room, received a presentation by the Deputy Grand Superintendent, E.Comp. Noel Manby, and the Third Provincial Grand Principal, E.Comp. John Peberdy intended to give them a better understanding of the form and content of the Exaltation Ceremony, using a question and answer format. This is intended to expand on the content of the booklet entitled ‘The Exaltation Ceremony Explained’, which every Exaltee receives from the Grand Superintendent after they have joined Chapter.

After these two separate presentations, the two groups came together in the Oliver Lodge Room, with the New Exaltees processing into the Oliver in full regalia – an

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ROYAL ARCH MATTERS

60 Years in the Royal Arch

At St Peter’s Chapter, on Thursday, 16th February 2017, E.Comp. Alfred Newton received a certificate recording the fact that he had completed 60 years as a Royal Arch Mason. In the absence of the Grand Suprintendent, E.Comp. Peter Kinder, and his Deputy, E.Comp. Noel Manby, the presentation was made by E.Comp. Paul Wallace PGStB, the Second Provincial Grand Principal, who was accompanied by E.Comp.

Clive Thorpe, ProvAGDC. In recognition of E.Comp. Alf’s achievement there were many visitors present, including several Officers of Supreme Grand Chapter.

Alf Newton was originally Exalted into the Royal Arch, under the Scottish Constitution, having been Initiated in Lodge Forfar and Kincardine (No.225, SC) in September 1956. As was the custom in those days in Scotland, he took the Mark Degree in Lodge Forfar and Kincardine (reminiscent of the early practices of the ‘Ancients’ in England) - he then joined Chapter Union No.6 (SC) in 1957. In Scotland Chapters are always opened in the Mark degree, then progress through the Excellent Master ceremony, known in England as the ceremony of passing of the veils, before opening the

Chapter. Alf has subsequently been made an Honorary Life Member of the Chapter.

E.Comp. Alf Newton joined St Peter’s Chapter No.1330 in 1997 and served as First Principal in 2010 and has subsequently served as Treasurer for 5 years. In Provincial Grand Chapter, he was appointed to the office of PPGStB in 2012.

At the Festive Board, Alf was surprised by the presentation of a celebration cake, iced as a Royal Arch Apron, which he had great pleasure in cutting, before pieces were distributed to all present.

The photograph shows E.Comp. Alf with E.Comps. Paul Wallace and Clive Thorpe and the three Principals of St Peter’s Chapter, E.Comp. Andy Hardy-Smith (Z), E.Comp. Graham Allen (H) and E.Comp. Andrew Moore (J).

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ROYAL ARCH MATTERS 5th October 1966. He was subsequently Installed as First Principal of the Chapter in 1977 and continued for a second year in 1978. After serving in many roles in the Chapter and the Province, E.Comp Derek was eventually promoted to Past Provincial Grand Scribe Nehemiah in 1990, before attaining Grand Rank and rising to become Grand Scribe Nehemiah in 2002 – a particular honour for him and the Province.

Derek Buswell’s

significant achievement

On 5th October 2016, Excellent Companion Derek Buswell celebrated 50 year’s membership of the Royal Arch – a rare achievement, recognised by a presentation by the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E.Comp. Peter Kinder, at the recent meeting of the Chapter of the Flaming Torch.

Having been Initiated into the Lodge of the Flaming Torch, No.4874, on 10 April 1958, E.Comp. Derek was exalted in the Chapter of the Flaming Torch on

In recognition of the significance of the occasion, the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent was accompanied at the meeting by the full team of Provincial Officers and a large number of Grand Officers, who processed formally into the Chapter.

After an impressive Exaltation ceremony, with Bro. Perry George Stewart-Halford as the candidate, the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent made the formal presentation of the Certificate to E.Comp. Derek, recounting his distinguished service and achievements during his long career in the Province and nationally.

After recounting many personal memories of E.Comp.

Derek’s contributions to the Craft and the Royal Arch, the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent asked the Provincial Grand Scribe E, E.Comp. David Turner, to read the certificate, which he then formally presented - to prolonged applause by all those present. E.Comp. Derek thanked the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, recording his pleasure on receiving the Certificate and his enjoyment of his long association with the Chapter.

First Universities Scheme Exaltee in Leicestershire and Rutland The Granite Chapter No.2028, which meets at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester, welcomed its first member through the Universities Scheme since joining in November 2015.

The Granite Chapter is one of only three Universities Scheme Chapters in the country providing a suitable home for those Scheme Initiates who wish to complete their ‘Pure Antient Masonry’. The other Scheme Chapters are Ravensbourne Chapter No.1601 in London and Universities Chapter Yorkshire No.4047.

Comp. Adam Tilley, who is a Law student at the University of Leicester, joined Freemasonry in February 2015 when he was initiated, as part of the Universities Scheme, in the Wyggeston Lodge No.3448.

Since becoming a Master Mason in April 2016, he has been anxious to complete his Craft degrees by being exalted into the Holy Royal Arch.

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The meeting of the Granite Chapter was held at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester on the 21st November 2016 wherE.Comp.

Adam was Exalted by the Most Excellent, E.Comp. Peter Faulkner, and his co-Principals, E.Comp. Richard Flavell and E.Comp. Paul Wallace.

After the ceremony, Comp. Adam said: “It was a fantastic ceremony and an amazing evening.”

The Chapter was extremely honoured to welcome a surprise visitor, the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent Comp. Peter Kinder who attended to support the Chapter and Comp. Adam on the occasion.

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LIBRARY/MUSEUM

A Puzzling Tale Whilst going about his daily business, our very own Librarian & Curator, W. Bro. Danny McKeown discovered an anomaly in one of our historical records. Some of you may recall the photograph, pictured here, adorning the walls of our excellent library and museum in previous years, this portrait, of Chavalier D’Eon de Beaumont (1728 – 1810) came with a fascinating story, which read as follows: In 1756 D’Eon received an appointment at the Court of Louis XV, and continued a successful career in the diplomatic world.

He was initiated in La Loge de L’Immortalitie de l’Ordre, No.376 of the Moderns Grand Lodge in 1768.

Fearing an attempt to kidnap him

by French conspirators, Earl Ferres gave him shelter for a time at Staunton Harold.

In 1777 following much adverse publicity D’Eon admitted being a woman, and on the King’s command ‘to resume the garments of her sex; which he did for the rest of his life. After his death an autopsy proved that the deceased had been of the male sex.

This is where eagle-eyed Danny spotted an alternative view, to be found in the Grand Lodge Museum Volume 2 from 1938, where the same picture read: Initiated in Lodge of Immortality No.303 in 1770; born 1728; Captain of French Dragoons 1758: Ambassador from Louis XV to Court of St.James 1770-7; adopted female attire in 1771, and wore it continually from 1777 until his death in 1810. The picture, in female attire with Masonic regalia 1771, was attended by Dr. Walker, on giving birth to twins.

One story with two different outcomes, was Chavalier D’Eon de Beaumont a man, or indeed a woman?

Our Excellent Library & Museum is always open for business Did you know, that our Library & Museum is always open for any brother to peruse the fascinating artefacts and wide ranging books and works of art. It has been described as holding one of the finest collections of Masonic books and artefacts outside London.

It is open daily for viewing and researching by members, all day from 9:30 through to the evening. If you would like a tour, of have any questions then you will find a Curator at hand from Monday to Wednesday between 9.30am until 12.00pm.

Many of the books are available for any brother to check out and study, you will even find all of the back issues of the many Masonic magazines and publications, including Leicester Square.

Arrangements can also be made to host conducted tours for groups of the Library & Museum and other features outside of these regular timings.

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DEVONSHIRE COURT

Guthlaxton Lodge Entertain the

Residents of Devonshire Court

Guthlaxton Lodge, with the help of the musical trio of Timeless, entertained the residents of Devonshire Court with any array of classic songs, drinks and raffle at their annual visit.

Worshipful Master W. Bro. Dorian McKillop, Worshipful Master Elect Bro. Carl Ackers and Almoner Neville Hudson were supported by W. Bro. Robert Hargrave and Bro. John Sanderson, along with their wives and partners.

The entertainment was well received by the residents, as were the panoply of raffle prizes.

Guthlaxton Lodge No.7717 has been visiting the residency in Oadby for many years, which it is proud to do, especially as the origins of the lodge were from the Oadby area, with a stipulation once being that any members needed to reside within Oadby and Wigston.

That requirement has long been dropped, but the history of the lodge has not been forgotten, and they consider that their annual visit is an acknowledgment of that history.

W. Bro. John Kendrick thanked the Brethren and families of Guthlaxton Lodge for their time and efforts and expressed that they all looked forward to their visit every year.

Farewells

Sincere thanks and best wishes were presented to the Worshipful Master, officers, brethren and helpers of Guthlaxton Lodge for providing the entertainment.

We are sad to announce the passing of the following Brethren to the Grand Lodge above and our thoughts go to their families and loved ones. Each one will be missed but not forgotten.

W. Bro. Holyoake David Brian 8033 W. Bro. Mold John Kenneth 8210 W. Bro. Bridgwood Arthur Francis Sydney 523 W. Bro. Tomlinson Bill 1265 Bro. Woodhouse David Wilfred 779 Bro. Portess Cecil Raymond 1130 W. Bro. Crawley Brian Martin 8210 W. Bro. Downes Denis 1330 / 9285 W. Bro. Fawcett Ian Robert 2028 W. Bro. Marvin Ronald Harry James 2081 W. Bro. Cocks Derek Eustace 4088 W. Bro. Debney Rupert Stanley 4711 W. Bro. Heskins Robert Lewis 4711 W. Bro. Price Alfred Walter 4835 / 9119 W. Bro. Scott Kenneth 8695 W. Bro. Ward Peter Frank 4874 W. Bro. Mason Kenneth George 5208 / 8429 / 8312 / 9176 / 2429 W. Bro. Rumming Colin Denis 5664 W. Bro. Gibson-Leitch Allison 8063 / 8699 W. Bro. Stenhouse James Ian Thomson 8429 / 8312 / 9705 W. Bro. Newbold Kenneth 8429 W. Bro. Hawkins John Edward 8320

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In gratitude W. Bro. Kendrick presented memento of the occasion, which was warmly received by W. Bro. Dorian McKillop and Bro. Neville Hudson.

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W. Bro. Cappin W. Bro. Martin W. Bro. Curnoe W. Bro. Power W. Bro. Sansam W. Bro. Ford W. Bro. Jacques W. Bro. Crowfoot W. Bro. Lee W. Bro. Wilford W. Bro. Wilford W. Bro. Biswell W. Bro. Smith Bro. Jones Bro. Barnes W. Bro. Moore Bro. Frith Bro. Nesbitt W. Bro. Fuccio W. Bro. Spencer Bro. Arthur Bro. Tyler

John Michael 8276 / 2429 Michael Charles 7841 Brian Michael Teague 6513 Anthony Keith 6794 / 7896 David Horton 7827 / 9453 / 8312 / 9705 John Anthony Hickman 7007 / 8765 Ronald Thomas 1330 / 8350 / 2429 / 7896 John Harry Bennett 279 William Gerald 3919 / 5664 / 3919 Trevor David 2428 Roland Lee 8478 / 1330 Nigel Roger Malcolm 9285 Anthony Peter 3431 / 9673 / 7896 Vernon Ronald 3078 Malcolm 1265 Donald Trevor 6596 / 2865 John Ernest 2028 John 9071 / 7767 / 9071 Remy Antonio 6794 / 1560 Raymond 7717 / 7896 John Smith Whitelock 4874 Thomas Russell 8729

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OTHER ORDERS

Side Orders Breakfast On Saturday 18th February 2017, the Light Blue Club and the White Ribbon Club demonstrated how well the different orders of our province work together, as they organised a Side Orders Breakfast. With many orders within Freemasonry, members of the Light Blue Club and the White Ribbon Club are regularly asked which side order should be the next step, the three most commonly asked of are the Royal Arch, Knights Templar & Rose Croix.

As such these were the focus of this year’s side orders breakfast.

The morning included presentations from the heads of these three orders and other high ranking provincial officers. There were short presentations and information on the three orders and opportunities to ask any questions and to view the regalia of the respective orders.

After the presentations and discussions there was a Full English

Breakfast served buffet style in the Morley Suite.

There was a total of 32 brethren present, many of whom have advised that they are now going to join one or more of the orders following the presentations.

If you would like any further information on what was included in the Side Orders Breakfast, please contact either Bob Reay bob@lightblueclub.co.uk or Dominic Rapsey, dom@whiteribbonclub.co.uk

Consecration of the Joey Dunlop Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners

Right Worshipful Brother Stephen Davison, the Provincial Grand Master of the Mark Province of Leicestershire and Rutland, supported by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master Very Worshipful Brother Ghanshyam M. Patel, and the Consecration team constituted and consecrated the Joey Dunlop Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners.

The Provincial Chaplain W. Bro. Anthony Avery delivered an Oration paying Tribute to the memory of Joey Dunlop O.B.E, M.B.E. after whom the Lodge is named.

The ceremony was witnessed by a capacity crowd in the very impressive Holmes Lodge Room at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester.

The Lodge will hold its Installation meeting at Freemasons’ Hall Lutterworth, and two further meetings at whichever location is chosen by the Master of the Joey Dunlop Lodge of Mark Master Masons, to which the Joey Dunlop R.A.M. Lodge is attached.

RW Brother Stephen Davison Honoured At the Communication of Mark Grand Lodge held on Tuesday 7th March, the MW Pro Grand Master announced that he would be retiring and that the Grand Master had been pleased to make the following appointments which would come into effect on the Investiture Meeting on Tuesday 13th June 2017.

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To be Pro Grand Master R.W. Bro. Raymond J Smith To be Deputy Grand Master R.W. Bro. John H Prizeman To be Assistant Grand Master , Leicestershire & Rutland’s very own R.W. Bro. Stephen Davison.

As a consequence of this impending appointment R.W. Bro. Stephen will be resigning from his Office in Leicestershire and Rutland. W. Bro. Phillip J Mann GStwd will be the next Provincial Grand Master for the Mark Province of Leicestershire and Rutland.

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ALL PHOTOS ILLUSTRATED ARE THOSE TAKEN OF WORKS COMPLETED BY PREMIER DEVELOPMENTS.

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