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Day Trust
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Master Masons
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Spring 2013
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Lodge News
John of Gaunt Lodge Family affair, Invitation to students and Gayton Taylor Lodge.
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Including the RA Dinner, Master Masons and New Exaltees Evening and Church Service.
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Thank you to all those that have made contact to say that they enjoy receiving and reading the newsletter, including our widows and families of departed Brethren. Likewise we continue to receive your stories for sharing with all the readership, which helps make the newsletter what it is. Our newsletter certainly travels far and wide, as I receive calls from other Provinces on how we produce and manage the newsletter and how we get such interesting stories, so thank you to all those that have a part in putting this publication together. The Leicester Square delivery has now been outsourced locally as it is cheaper for them to wrap and post than it would be for us to do (even with the envelope stufng volunteers but offset by the ever increasing high cost of normal postal charges) We continue to make cost savings so that this publication is at very little cost to the Province. Most importantly.. please continue to enjoy your Leicester Squareand do let me know of your suggestions, stories for inclusion, as well as Letters to the Editor? Happy reading
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Friday 19th April Asst Grand Master visit to Wyggeston Lodge Thursday 2nd May Provincial Open Evening Thursday 9th May Red Cross Divisional Conclave Sunday 12th May Church Service (Christian Orders) Monday 13th May Initiates Evening Tuesday 14th May Provincial Grand Mark Wednesday 22nd May Lift Appeal Soiree Friday 21st June RA Midsummer Grand Dinner (in aid of the Bicentennial Celebration) Sunday 18th August Royal Arch Garden Party Sunday 13th October Royal Arch Church Service Friday 29th November Craft Provincial Grand Lodge
Henry Kukiewicz
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Brethren
This time last year I said how time ies I omitted to say when you are enjoying yourself. I have enjoyed the honour and privilege of being the Provincial Grand Master of such a wonderful Province and I believe that you the Brethren are also enjoying your Freemasonry despite the difcult times in which we all live.
May I rstly extend a further welcome to our many distinguished visitors and I thank them most sincerely for their invitations to my Executive Team to visit their Provinces for their annual meetings. We all support each other and I think that this is vitally important in this day and age. We all have an object in pursuing the aims and ideals of Freemasonry and a lot is to be gained by mutual strength and support. May I also thank the Heads of other Orders in this Province and elsewhere for their support to my Executive Team and Provincial Ofcers.
2012 Festival
In May of this year, we celebrated the success and culmination of our 2012 Festival for the RMBI. We were graced by the presence of the Deputy Grand Master RW Bro. Jonathan Spence and his charming wife together with colleagues from other Provinces, Lady Gretton the Lord Lieutenant and other distinguished civic dignitaries. This marvellous event was somewhat marred by inadequacies of catering etc at the venue for which you will have all received a great majority of your money back. A Brother wrote that I had not lost my powers of negotiation since I retired from the legal profession. Brethren I had to correct that Brother. It was not a negotiation! Despite this, as I said on the evening, what a splendid achievement to raise 1.7 million pounds for our Homes. It made me feel very proud and I am sure all of you and your partners were proud, to be part of such a splendid outcome and to know that Brethren, their wives and dependents, people less fortunate than ourselves, would benet from our generosity. Not only in nancial terms but in devotion to the cause of Charity. I take this opportunity to thank the Festival Chairman W Bro. John Peberdy, and the Festival Committees, the Festival Stewards and Charity Stewards, but above all, you the Brethren of this Province and your ladies for the fantastic support you have given. I have always been proud to lead this wonderful Province, even more so on this occasion. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you.
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Membership
This year membership of this Province has dropped as is common throughout most Provinces in this country, chiey due to a decrease in multiple memberships. It is a worrying trend, perhaps the main factor being the severe economic times in which we live. I mentioned last year the work of the 3Rs Committee chaired by W Bro. Peter Kinder, the publication of its report, the suggestion as regards tenure of ofce, starting times of Lodges, the involvement of Brethren in the working at the Lodge, the requirement to keep Brethrens interest, particularly those that have been through the Chair. The greater majority of the Lodges and Brethren that are addressing my concerns, are realising that the retention of Brethren is as equally as important as initiating new members. The changes suggested are not changes for changes sake, they are vital to the preservation of our Order and to the nancial viability of our masonic centres. I have recently identied those Lodges which require support particularly in Leicester. Under the Chairmanship of W Bro. Rupert Clarke, a Committee has been formed to help assist and advise these Lodges. The main assistance we can give is with candidates. All four Lodges have welcomed our support, not treated it as interfering in the working of a Private Lodge, but a heartfelt recognition of the difculties they face and our Provincial Support. Many Brethren give long and distinguished service to both their Lodges in particular and Freemasonry in general. Let our service, our dedication, also be to the preservation of Freemasonry not only in the present but to those future generations to come. A legacy to be justly proud of.
Mentoring
In connection with the work of our Lodges, mentoring is a vital part of the chain of promoting interest in our Lodges and in preserving membership. Under the guidance of our Provincial Grand Mentor W Bro. Ken Wylie, booklets for all three degrees have been produced and circulated and I am pleased to announce this evening the publication of a booklet entitled Guidance for Brethren In Progressive Ofce both inside and outside of the Lodge. It explains the duties of each Ofcer in the Lodge. I am grateful to W Bro. Jim Williamson our new Senior Warden and W Bro. David Turner for their splendid work in producing this Booklet. The 3Rs Committee are also looking to produce a booklet on Toasting at Festive Boards which I have noted have been somewhat lacking in content during my ofcial visits. I am also delighted that the majority of Lodges are appointing a Mentoring Co-Ordinator and investing him with the collar and jewel of that Ofce. A vital ofce for both the Province and each Lodge. I emphasised Mentoring Co-Ordinator. An Ofce to be shared with other Brethren. We are looking at the moment of keeping a more detailed Lodge record of attendance, speaking to those Brethren who do not attend whether due to illness, the demands of business or of family commitments. Let us show that we care that they are not present, not merely accepting the fact.
University Scheme
I am delighted to tell you that in addition to the Lodge of Science and Art Lodge (8429) and the Wyggeston Lodge (3448) being members of the University Scheme in respect of Loughborough University and Leicester University respectively, Castle of Leicester Lodge (7767) has joined and become responsible for De Montfort University here again in Leicester. Already we have initiated 9 Brethren and another 6 are in the pipeline. Sufce it to say that the University Scheme Liaison Ofcer W Bro. Peter Kinder and I are trying to assist in the Schemes progress. As you are also no doubt aware we have had since January 2010 under the Chairmanship of W Bro. David Herbert, a Committee to interview potential candidates from the Grand Lodge and Provincial Web Sites. Up to October this year, we have had 104 enquiries of whom approximately 25 have been initiated or are about to be. Well Done everyone who is involved.
Liaison Ofcers
I am delighted to say that I have almost completed the restructuring of the role of the Lodge Liaison Ofcer within the Province, in that a Liaison Ofcer is now only responsible for one Lodge, a Lodge of which he is not a member. They all tell me how well they are received on their visits and their reports are very valuable in assessing how Lodges are progressing and whether we the Province can help in any way.
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NEW MEMBERS
Welcome to New
Bro. Jonathan Simon Chadburn (50) Bro. Patrick Gerald Woods (279) Bro. Robert Brian Coleman (523) Bro. Paul Whysall (779) Bro. Kelbie Lambert (779) Bro. Michael Ashley Armes (1007) Bro. Henry Michael St.John Mott (1130) Bro. Fuad Talal Hamzeh (1265) Bro. Andrew Gair Ross Stuart (1330) Bro. Scott Simon Price (1391) Bro. Masood Ahmed Khan (1560) Bro. Richard John Roome (2428) Bro. Guy Adkins (2428) Bro. Kameron Hutchinson (2428) Bro. Ian Jempson (2428) Bro. Peter Anthony Leatherland (2865) Bro. Kelvin Roy Tompkins (2865) Bro. David Webb (3078) Bro. Simon Lee Applebee (3431) Bro. Andrew Charles Hin-Loong Slater (3448) Bro. Alec Richard Maxeld (3448) Bro. Andrew Peter Cogar (4088) Bro. Roy Anthony Cooper (4088) Bro. Andrew William Souley (4656) Bro. Andrew Charles Tilbrook (4711) Bro. Philip Harold Hames (4711) Bro. Robert Gary Miller (4835) Bro. Edward Terence Kerr (4835) Bro. Stuart Ian Zarb (5061) Bro. Alan John Farmer (5208) Bro. Richard Ashley Howe (5664) Bro. Adam Iain Elsmore (5664) Bro. Joe Anthony White (6167) Bro. Christopher James Gray (6406) Bro. Keith Lee Butteriss (6513) Bro. Edward Myles Bazeley (6513) Bro. David John Cooper (6513) Bro. David Bark (6514) Bro. Nicholas Jason George Clothier (6514) Bro. Clifford Brett Evan Morgan (6757) Bro. Donald Bredent (6757) Bro. Michael James Boden (6803) Bro. Tony Martin Hoyle (6803) Bro. Christian Charles Pyne (7007) Bro. Paul Noble (7164) Bro. Ian James Kerr (7164) Bro. Peter Roy Adams (7168) Bro. Joseph Haden Harrap (7716) Bro. Colin Everington (7716) Bro. Lee Anthony Wakeeld (7717) Bro. Timothy John Sanderson (7717) Bro. Guy Kenneth Burrell (7736) Bro. Graham John Manwaring (7744)
Members
Bro. David Price (7762) Bro. John Umberto Measures (7767) Bro. Kevin James Williams (7801) Bro. Simon Ian Adrian Wilkinson (7827) Bro. Adrian Peter Ganderton (7841) Bro. Matthew Sebastian Pilling (8033) Bro. Ian Baker (8063) Bro. Kulvinder Sidki (8063) Bro. Carl Douglas Hudson (8210) Bro. Arnold David Clifton (8320) Bro. Mark Peter Lowen (8320) Bro. Russell Laurence Astley (8350) Bro. Gary Brian Hix (8350) Bro. Oliver James Watts (8429) Bro. Aaqib Anwar (8429) Bro. Kieran John Dempsey (8478) Bro. Ashley Tiernan Starbuck (8481) Bro. Simon Thomas McGuinness (8639) Bro. Roger Wright (8679) Bro. Thomas William Pinkard (8679) Bro. Cyril Mons Staley (8699) Bro. Neale Russell Bassford (8729) Bro. Timothy Charles Ashton (8765) Bro. James Ernest Garrard (9071) Bro. Thomas Martin (9119) Bro. Daran Murray (9176) Bro. David John Smithson (9176) Bro. Ian Cox (9285) Bro. Gary Mills (9285) Bro. Fraser Joseph Mann (9453) Bro. Arjun Sudra (9673) Bro. Chetan Ashok Pattni (9673) Bro. Cornelius Gooch (9826)
We are delighted to welcome the following as Freemasons and wish them many enjoyable years as members of our Fraternity.
CHARITY NEWS
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CHARITY NEWS
Amazing 11,000
gift to Day Trust
The proceeds from a Ball held at Devonshire Place, organised by Freemasons and former police colleagues of Toby Day have been presented to his surviving children.
his colleagues and to all who have contributed in any way to making the Trust so successful. Dr Tim Gray MBE of the volunteer emergency doctors charity East Midlands Immediate Care, which treated both Kimberley and Adam, was presented with 500 towards the cost of medical equipment. W Bro. Clive Thorpe said: This was the rst time I have attended the presentation event, I found it a moving and humbling experience and was pleased to have been able to take part and to thank all those Freemasons who gave so freely for this cause. Both children will also receive ongoing support from the Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys for their future educational needs.
he event was organised by former Chief Inspector W Bro. Clive Thorpe and two serving ofcers, Bros. Karl Harris and Phil Hurst, and supported by ofcers and Freemasons from far and wide. All three Freemasons were present at Leicestershire and Rutland Masonic Charity Associations recent presentation morning when a cheque for 11,075.12 was handed over to Kimberley and Adam and their grandparents Heather and Richard Day by the Provincial Grand Master R W Bro. David Hagger. This was the rst public event that Kimberley and Adam had attended since they lost their parents, Toby and Samantha, and younger sister Genevieve (6) in tragic circumstances following an incident at their then family home in Melton in December 2011. The Fund, which ran until the rst anniversary of the tragedy, raised nearly 37,000. The money was collected for the Day Trust Fund, set up by the Melton Times, to support the teenagers in their future education and give them a little nancial security as they enter adulthood. Heather Day said: Wed like to say a big thank you to Clive and
CHARITY NEWS
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rethren are often intrigued when they occasionally see others wearing a red apron and red regalia. The red denotes the rank of Grand Steward or Provincial or District Grand Steward. At one time Grand Ofcers were only appointed from those who had been Grand Stewards and the red apron has always been something of a status symbol in Grand Lodge. The Grand Stewards form the leading element of the procession which escorts the Presiding Ofcer into and out of Grand Lodge. The Grand Stewards are appointed by the MW The Grand Master after being nominated by nineteen London Lodges known colloquially as red apron lodges. If one of these Lodges fail to submit a nomination, it loses that privilege for ever. Following the formation of the United Grand Lodge in 1717 many Lodges had to be re-numbered. It was natural that the Stewards should wish to have their own Lodge and also that they should claim seniority for it. The problem was solved by granting the right to head the list of Lodges, without a number, and it is still listed as such today. A Grand Steward or Past Grand Steward may wear his red apron on other occasions so Brethren may be called on in Lodge to greet such a Brother with more salutes than his garb would suggest that he is entitled to. The explanation will be that he holds another rank as well as Steward.
Communication being expected to join 9705. The Lodge has an interesting logo which is a development of the traditional cornucopia and was designed by Bro. David Taylor of Loughborough. The Lodge has a couple of interesting traditions; taking wine with the blue aprons and a different visitors toast to which there is no response. Although all Provincial Grand Stewards are Past Masters in their own Lodges and have Provincial/ Grand rank, whilst on duty they wear their red apron/ regalia in preference to their entitled respective dark blues. The Lodge was quickly called into action to assist with the Open Day at London Road Leicester in May and the Annual Communication of Provincial Grand Lodge in November 2000, the Community Week in 2002 and the Bicentennial Meeting of the Knights of Malta Lodge in 2003.
Today
Twelve years later, the Lodge meets twice a year. The Installation Ceremony is always held at London Road, Leicester, but the February meeting is sometimes held at an outlying centre which does much to increase the intrigue of other Brethren. Their duties are mostly centred around the Annual Communication of Provincial Grand Lodge. It takes almost thirty Stewards to achieve all of the duties that have to be done and is a logistical achievement. Work commences on the Thursday arranging the lodge rooms, erecting signage and establishing exactly who is to be seated and where. Over the years the ultimate layout of the Oliver temple has been established to accommodate the maximum number and in the correct order for the DCs for appointments. The Car Park is then staffed as from about 8.00 am on the day of Provincial Grand Lodge, and Stewards are on duty at the entrance to No 78 London Road for the reception and signing in desks, to welcome our distinguished visitors from neighbouring Provinces at No 80, and also tyling the doors of the Oliver and Holmes Lodge rooms. The Stewards work nally concludes late Saturday morning after everywhere has been reinstated following the Communication. The Stewards are also called upon to provide their stewarding services at other major Provincial events which have included 2012 Festival Banquet, Open Day and Provincial visits to Lodges The Lodge has a Demonstration Team which can perform a re-enactment of a 1760 Masonic Ceremony for any Lodge in the Province. On several occasions the Lodge has undertaken ceremonies of Passing for other Lodges. There are currently 60 members of the Lodge and it continues to provide a pool of experienced Masons to assist with Consecrations, Centenaries, Installations etc. So there you arenow you know!!
Local
The idea for a Stewards Lodge in Leicestershire and Rutland was rst suggested in 1994 by W Bros. Peter M Jackson, Richard Moore and Derek Parnell during the year that they were appointed active Provincial Grand Stewards. Originally it was thought not to be necessary but with the 2001 Festival approaching, attendances at Provincial Grand Lodge increasing and the introduction of other activities such as Initiate Evenings and Open Days, the Provincial Grand Master at the time, RW Bro. Derek Buswell, was quick to realise that a group of experienced and able Brethren would be a great help in organising these. W Bro. Peter M Jackson was asked whether he would assist in forming a Stewards Lodge with the Founders to be from those who RW Bro. Buswell had appointed to the rank of Steward. The response was enthusiastic, so the Lodge was sponsored by the Leicestershire and Rutland Lodge of Installed Masters No 7896 at an Emergency meeting at 11.30 am on Monday 12th July 1999. The Petition was granted by Grand Lodge in September 1999 with the number 9705 and the Derek Buswell Lodge of Provincial Grand Stewards was consecrated on 18th January 2000 at London Road, Leicester. Those original three Stewards W Bro.s Jackson, Moore and Parnell who had mooted the idea were appointed Master, Senior Warden and Junior Warden respectively. Originally there were 23 Founding members but the Lodge has grown signicantly since then with the addition of those who are appointed Steward each year at the Annual
LODGE NEWS
The picture shows, from the left Bro. Robert Andrew Coleman; Bro. Robert Brian Coleman; W Bro. Brian Lloyd; Bro. David Lloyd.
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Provincial Publications
The following publications are available to purchase from London Road, Lodge Secretaries or Secretaries from any of the other Orders in the Province. A History of Freemasons Hall Leicester (A5) 23 page booklet which describes the development of Halford St and London Rd Halls and details of the planning, funding, construction, decorative features as well as the gures of the day & their roles in establishing the building Freemasonry in Leicestershire & Rutland The other Orders (A4) 155 page high quality publication with photographs detailing the historical provincial aspects of each Order, Past Rulers as well as a diagrammatic explanation of the routes to each of the Orders from Craft Masonry.and much more A History of the Masonic Province of Leicestershire & Rutland (A4) 139 page high quality publication with full colour photographs describing the early years of the L&R Craft Province, PGMs, masonic meeting places, Craft Lodge prcises, extinct Lodges, Provincial Charities, Library & Museum and much more including a Family Tree showing the relationships of Craft Lodges in the Province
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LODGE NEWS
Visit to
he theme of the Conference Our Masonic Heritage was the compelling factor for me to attend this Conference. It clearly reawakened the prominence of being a Lewis with family ties both at personal and fraternal level. East Africa and West Africa have been fertile grounds for Masonic growth from the rst Lodge in 1792 in Gambia. Now Masons of all races meet in perfect harmony, clearly evident throughout the formal programme and colourful theme nights, when families fully participate. The District Grand Lodge of East Africa under the United Grand Lodge of England has been continuously active since 1926 and has enjoyed popular support from its members in the Territorial jurisdiction. Patently
clear demonstration of the fact that Freemasonry not only ourished but retained remarkable diversity by keeping its doors open worldwide as a fraternity. On the nal day of the conference I had the honour and privilege of presenting a copy of History of Masonic Province of Leicestershire and Rutland to the RW Bro. Dr Virendra K Talwar, District Grand Master in the presence of our Grand Secretary VW Bro. Nigel Brown being the Chief Guest at the Conference and W Bro. Robert D T Sillett - Prestonian Lecturer 2008, (pictured with Bro. Shusheel) amongst other distinguished guests from Romania, South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania and Seychelles respectively. RW Bro. Virendra Talwar was pleased to receive the book and he stated that it will be placed in their library at the Masonic Hall in Nairobi for the benet of the Brethren. It was equally heartening to receive interesting remarks particularly about the historical book and the origin, purpose and function of Ratae Meridian Lodge (9673), the sole day time Lodge in the Province of Leicestershire & Rutland, from many Brethren at the conference and elsewhere. I came back home to Leicester with a sense of fullment, joy and contentment both at the Conference and on visiting my late fathers (Bro. Dr. Anant Ram) Mother Lodge, Lake Lodge (5022) in Kisumu at the shores of Lake Victoria and then to Nandi Border Lodge (4756) in Eldoret, Kenya Highlands. Brethren at both lodges received me enthusiastically and entertained me in traditional warm Masonic fashion.
A most rewarding humble and memorable experience to last a life time. I am proud to belong to such a universal Brotherhood. Bro. Shusheel Kumar (Ratae Meridian Lodge 9673 - Senior Warden)
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LODGE NEWS
MICHAEL J HALLAM
50 Year presentation
Bro. Michael was presented with his 50 year certicate on behalf of the PGM by W Bro. John McLauchlan at his home (as ill health has prevented him from attending Lodge meetings for some years) Warm greetings and congratulations from Rothley Temple Lodge (7801), Ferrers & Ivanhoe Lodge (779), Old Rosallion Lodge (5042) and the PGM were delivered by W Bro. John McLauchlan and W Bro. Paul Robshaw. W Bro. Michael was the rst Initiate of Rothley Temple on 13th April 1962 and W Bro. Paul Robshaw being the third.
The photograph shows the three members of the Lodge with a combined 145 years membership of Freemasonry between them!!
Bill York
50 years presentation
On Friday 7th December 2012 at the Lodge of Welcome the APGM, W Bro. Peter Kinder presented a 50 year certicate and celebration cake to W Bro. Bill York. The picture shows the APGM, W Bro. Peter Kinder, W Bro. Bill York and the Worshipful Master, W Bro. Nigel Robinson
50 years a Mason W
n Wednesday 20th February 2013, a 50 years in Masonry Long Service certicate in recognition of his service to Freemasonry, was presented by W Bro. Ian Kennedy on behalf of the PGM, to W Bro. Peter Allen at an informal lunch attended by some of long standing members of The Lodge of The Round Table (7762). Peter was proposed by W Bro. R.J. Betteridge and seconded by W Bro. G.H. Tarry, and initiated in the Corah Temple into The Lodge of The Round Table on 16th November 1962 by W Bro. C.B. Robinson. He was the 28th member to join the Lodge but only the 4th to be Initiated, the other 24 at the time being joining members. W Bro. Peter was installed as Master of the Lodge on 19th April 1974.
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New Provincial
WEBSITE LAUNCHED
The new Provincial website
http://pglleics.org.uk
n going forward, to keep the website up to date, the Web Team will be more than happy to receive any news items/photos to upload which we would like to receive on a regular basis. Each member of the Web Team has a specic area of responsibility for uploading content which are: Provincial Grand Lodge, Province and Lodge news (Andy Green) Charity (Andy Bloice) Royal Arch and Other Orders (David Yates) Library & Museum (Tom Abbott) Secure Secretaries area (Derek Andrews) We have an email address for the Webteam which is
webteam@pglleics.org.uk
so please use this to contact us and send any content for inclusion.
Adapted from an Oration by W Bro. Rev. A.T. Green (as reported by Lodge of Research No.2429 - Transactions 2000) given at the dedication of the Banner on 24th November 2000 and from work by W Bro. B. Hogg.
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Provincial
OPEN EVENING
As part of the new initiatives proposed by the 3Rs committee to assist all Lodges in the Province to attract new members, there will be a Provincial Open Evening held at Freemasons Hall, London Road Leicester on Thursday 2nd May 2013, at which the PGM will be attending. s part of the new initiatives proposed by the 3Rs committee to assist all Lodges in the Province to attract new members, there will be a Provincial Open Evening held at Freemasons Hall, London Road Leicester on Thursday 2nd May 2013. It is hoped that every Lodge in the Province, especially the smaller Lodges or Lodges who could not support on open evening/white table on their own, will encourage members to invite and accompany non-masonic friends whom they feel would being interested in enjoying membership of our organisation. It is envisaged that interested individuals via the new Provincial web site will also attend. The evening will start with a presentation in the Holmes Lodge Room by the Provincial team who will occupy the Masters and the Wardens chairs whilst delivering the presentation. After an introduction:-
second part will concentrate more on the symbolism of Freemasonry The including the layout of the Lodge room as well as the governance of the
Order and its origins. the concluding remarks there will be an indication of the charitable At work we do.
the rst part will be about Freemasonry, some indication of the various number of meetings, the festive board and social events that Lodges hold.
After the 45 minute presentation, there will be a nger buffet in the Holmes Dining Room with a cash bar and an informal atmosphere to encourage questions on a one to one basis with the signicant number of senior Masons who will be available to provide answers. After the evening, Lodges will then progress individuals interest in applying to join their Lodge, in the normal process that each Lodge conducts Notices will be sent out nearer the time with reply slips but in the meantime, if you intend to invite a prospective member along, please make a note of the date in your diary. Thursday 2nd May 2013
Henry Kukiewicz
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The following Brethren have been awarded 50 year Certicates in recognition of their service to Freemasonry.
Our sincere congratulations are extended to each Brother on this wonderful achievement. W Bro. Gordon K Smith (3091) W Bro. Michael J Hallam (7801) W Bro. Robert A Greenlees (9673) W Bro. Douglas Ball (3448) W Bro. Roger Beeby (5664) W Bro. Esmail Zand (6167) W Bro. John Channing (50) W Bro. Walter A Greenwood (1391) W Bro. Roy C.Tuckley (7007) W Bro. William A York (5664) W Bro. John W Gilbert (50) W Bro. Michael T Bromwich (523) W Bro. Leslie Hamilton (3431) W Bro. Peter D Allen (7762) W Bro. Peter E Portch (3091) W Bro. Alan P Merry (7827)
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London Road based Lodge archive materials are being rehoused into appropriate cardboard boxes. This work is now largely complete, and one unusual spin-off has been that numbers of tin boxes previously used to store archives have now been donated to the Great Central Railway where they are now items of period luggage helping to emphasise the heritage character of one of Leicestershire`s most important tourist attractions. Cataloguing the entire contents of the Museum and to have these valued for insurance purposes. A rm of well known auctioneers who often appear on TV`s Bargain Hunt was brought in from Grantham to offer specialist valuation advice. They were quite surprised by the richness and diversity of our collections. The Masonic Marble Table which is now one of the principal attractions of the Museum, and which we acquired a couple of years ago, was valued at 4000, quite a considerable amount more than we paid for it. Sadly they were unable to cast any light on its origins which remain enigmatic. The last comprehensive cataloguing of the Museum collection dated back to the 1960s, and the collection has grown substantially since then. The collection will be more regularly monitored and publicised via the Provincial Web Site so that Brethren, their families and friends, outside bodies and individuals with a genuine interest in Freemasonry can be informed of collection items, and encouraged to visit and inspect the Library and Museum. To bring all these initiatives together and to consider future work the PGM and the Library, Museum and Archive team were delighted to welcome Mrs Diane Clements the Director of the Library and Museum at Grand Lodge, on 6th March 2013. Mrs Clements is an eminent authority on Masonic history, archives, artefacts, and their conservation and display. She has been a good friend to the Province in its work to promote the Library and Museum collections, which are considered to be amongst the best in the country and benchmarked as a standard of good practice. Mrs Clements was given a report on the progress we have made on the archives and she was able to further advise on the appropriate levels of insurance cover for our newly catalogued collections, and to enter into discussions about how we might exchange duplicate items in the collections with Great Queen Street and other Provinces as we seek to ll in gaps in our collections of Masonic jewels, etc.
Mrs Clements also assisted us with advice on a major exhibition and symposium to be promoted by the Lodge of Research (2429) in January 2014 to mark the coming together of the United Grand Lodge. This will be a most signicant national event, marking the momentous union and will be graced by visitors from many other Provinces as well as leading scholars of Freemasonry. The symposium will take the form of an all day event, followed by a suitably Festive meal. The Provincial Grand Master and the Assistant Grand Master RW Bro. David Williamson will be attending the event. It is most signicant that our Province has:-
Lodges from both the Antient and the Modern Traditions - Knights of Malta Lodge(50), and St John`s Lodge (279) and this gives us a unique opportunity to mount this most important commemorative event The research capabilities of the Lodge of Research (2429) The riches of the Library and Museum Collections.
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Farewells
The following Brethren have passed to the Grand Lodge above since the last issue. Our thoughts go to their families and loved ones.
W Bro. Joseph Wilmot (50) W Bro. George Bryant (779) W Bro. Edwin Crane (779, 8695) W Bro. David Hancock (779) W Bro. Keith Halliwell (779) W Bro. Graham Moss (1007) Bro. Colin Davies (1330) W Bro. George Smith (2428) W Bro. Bryan Wills (2429,7778,8729) Bro. Bill Roley (3078) W Bro. John Walford (3078) W Bro. Brian Strudwicke(4711) Bro. Peter Smith(4874) W Bro. Leonard Wright(4874) W Bro. John Brabbs (5061) Bro. Barry Wiggins (6757) W Bro. Geoffrey Manning (6794) W Bro. Gerard Black (7744) W Bro. Norman Longbottom (7801) W Bro. Ben Hall (8033) W Bro. Anthony Payne (8063) W Bro. John MacDonald (8350) W Bro. David Hancock (8639) W Bro. Roy Browning (8765) Bro. Graham Homan (9119) W Bro. Geoffrey Ballard (9158)
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Xmas Fayre
The Fayre was not as well attended by Brethren as in previous years but many families of the residents were there to support the event. Over 2000 was raised for the Amenities Fund at the Home which will help to fund many activities over the coming year. Thanks to all who turned up and took part in the Christmas fun and heres to the next event. Brethren are asked to help support the event next year if they are able to, either as helpers and more importantly as visitors by taking part in all the sideshows where lots of Xmas produce and products are available to buy or to take a chance of winning.
hose Brethren who have visited Devonshire Court and invariably engaged with the residents soon discover that they all have stories to tell of their life experiences; some masonic, some war related, some work and some family. Brethren are encouraged to visit Devonshire Court not only to provide entertainment but the residents particularly love to talk about times gone past. Perhaps next time you visit, please take some time out to engage with those residents who are keen to tell you a story. Perhaps the 2 following prcised stories might encourage you to visit & chat?? W Bro. Michael Robinson, a regular volunteer, has documented 2 such conversations and which are both war related experiences. Full transcripts are available from Michael Robinson (Deverdun@aol.com)
Jack Sharples
A widower for 8 years and worked for a big tyre company. He served in the Royal Navy from the age of 16 and went to sea at the age of 17 years and 3 months, serving on the Cruiser Jamaica in 1942 at North Africa and then onto North Atlantic Convoys to Russia. He related stories of battle engagements and resultant viewing of the sinking of a sister ship as well as enagaging the German Battleship Scharnhorst. He then moved onto Minesweeper duties. Jack has a number of war memorabilia which keep his memories of his time in the Senior Service. Michael left with total admiration of Jacks sincere humility which he and his shipmates displayed in their role in those war years
Philip Goadby
Although having masonically known Philip for over 50 years, Michael was not aware of Philips RAF past. During subsequent chats in Devonshire Court, although willing to talk about his bomber pilot experiences, he did not want to recall names as their loss was still painful after 70 years. He joined at 17 years of age and qualied as a pilot just as war started. He related that they still used sextants for navigation and keeping a carrier pigeon on board..just in case! As a bomber pilot, he and his crew experienced many near misses of being attacked by ghters, running out of fuel. Having done 39 operations he then volunteered to y as a squadron of Lancasters to South Africa (7 week journey) to deal with Japanese submarines rounding the Cape. 12 months later they sailed back to Southampton and resumed many more ying duties in Whitleys and Avro Ansons Philip related that 50% of the 107,000 Bomber crews that went out on missions never came back and that he had so many haunting memories of the devastation of bombing missions but also that their efforts had caused such major disruption to the German military resources.
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Royal Arch
DINNER
On Tuesday 29th January 2013 the MEGS, E. Comp Peter Kinder and his wife Sandie hosted the Annual Royal Arch Dinner.
he event, which is held primarily for new Companions and their partners, has become increasingly popular over the years. Indeed with over 180 in attendance, it proves just how popular the evening has become. A rafe was held and E. Comp Barry Sayers, Prov. Charity Steward, announced that the 1,000 raised would be going towards the 2013 Appeal for the Royal College of Surgeons. After an excellent meal, entertainment was provided by W Bro. Dale Roberts, P.M. of St Johns Lodge who sang a selection of popular songs to a wide range of musical tastes. As there is a limit on the number of place available..early booking for next year is recommended!!
n Monday 29th October 2012 a record number of Master Masons and Exaltees attended this marvellous annual event which has grown so much in popularity over the last few years. It clearly is an excellent example of the growing afnity between the Craft and Royal Arch Masonry and so well supported by the Provincial Grand Master and the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent
The Master Masons assembled in the Oliver Lodge Room and the New Exaltees in the Morley Lodge Room. After the Ofcers of Provincial Grand Chapter had paraded into the Lodge Room, the Master Masons were given a brief explanation about Royal Arch Masonry and the New Exaltees had their recent ceremony explained to them. The Royal Arch Masons then joined the Master Masons in the Oliver Lodge Room and listened to short addresses from the PGM, the Grand Superintendent and others. This was followed by an excellent buffet in the Oliver Dining room. As always the Royal Arch Executive worked really hard to make this evening a success and it was rewarding to receive so much enthusiasm from those who had recently joined, and interest from those who have not yet joined this wonderful Order.
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Church Service
On Sunday 14th October 2012, Choral Evensong was held at the Collegiate Church of St. Mary de Castro.
The service was attended by over 170 Royal Arch Masons, wives, partners, family and friends. It was good to see the service proving so popular with attendance up, (+20) yet again, on last year. Please put the date in your diary for 2013. Before the Service, the bells were rung by members of The Craft, R.A. and friends under the direction of R. Kingsley Mason. The service was taken by E Comp Canon Michael Wilson PPGSN. The lessons were read by E Comp Tim Jones of De Mowbray Chapter (523), E Comp David Coxon of St Augustines Chapter (779), E Comp Roger Peutrill of Morley Chapter (8320) and E Comp Mark Street of Wayfarer Chapter (8679). After the service the congregation enjoyed a glass of wine or a soft drink served by Paul Wallace, John Townsend and Matt Toplis.
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