Rose & Lily Council welcomes Deputy District Grand Prefect

After completing their OSM meeting in the Bristol room, members of Rose & Lily moved next door to the Hong Kong room to hold their AMD installation meeting.
 
The Council welcomed V.W. Bro. Steven Warwick, Deputy District Grand Prefect for what was to be his final official visit. He was accompanied by a delegation of District Grand Officers.
 
Unfortunately, the WM was delayed and was unable to make the meeting. But, fear not, W. Bro. Vincent Fattorusso was on hand to step in at the last minute and launch into the St. Lawrence the Martyr ceremony introducing Bro. Dr. Syed Ali Abbas into the order.
 
That completed Vincent then proceeded to install Bro. Richard Morgan into the chair with much aplomb.
Vincent then took a well earned rest in his Treasurer's chair while the newly installed WM installed his officers.
 
A 2 course carvery followed in the Earl of Euston room accompanied as always by chattering and laughter until the WM toasted to their next merry meeting.
 

Britannic Council of Madeira installs new Master and welcomes 2 new members

The Britannic Council of Madeira No. 46 kicked off their masonic season with an installation and double introduction of 2 new Brethren into the Order.

First off W.M. Alan White installed W. Bro. Mark Nixon into the chair in fine style. The WM then installed his officers. The WM, along with his newly installed team, introduced Bro. Derek Billinghurst and Bro. Augustine Francis into the Order by conducting the St. Lawrence the Martyr degree. The lecture was given in fine manner by W. Bro. Boon Tan at very short notice.

The Council was closed in due form and Brethren retired to the 2nd floor departure lounge before enjoying a very convivial 2 course dinner in the Duke of Connaught room.

Wine taken, toasts made, the WM concluded the evening with a toast to our next merry meeting.

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W. Bro. Ivor Cook

It is with much sadness that we have to inform you that Worshipful Brother Ivor Cook recently passed away. Ivor was a member of Perram and Londinium Matutinus  Councils. Please keep Ivor and his family in your thoughts during this difficult time.

Grand Rank - Congratulations

Dear all

It is with great pleasure and pride that I can share the details of Grand Ranks with you.

We have managed to secure 9 (!!!!) this year, a fantastic result for the successful brethren and reflects well on us as a District.

They are -

Pierre Doumit is appointed to the Active rank of Grand Steward.- well done Pierre.

Vince Driver is promoted to Past Grand Senior Deacon.

Roger Keys is promoted to Past Grand Junior Deacon.

Barrie Goulding, Paul Nash and Graham Thorn are appointed to Past Grand Standard Bearer.

Roger Cogan, Chris Damp and Terry Gilbert are appointed to Past Grand Inner Guard.

Many congratulations to them all, please come along to the Grand Council Meeting on Tuesday 23rd October to support them.

Best wishes all

Colin