The Grand Council of the Order of
Royal and Select Masters
of England and Wales and its Districts and Councils Overseas
District of Surrey
Royal and Select Masters
of England and Wales and its Districts and Councils Overseas
District of Surrey
A busy day for the Companion Orders in Surrey
Runnymede AMD Council and Chertsey Abbey RSM Councils meet on the same day at Surbiton. This has proved to be a successful combination where candidates can join two Orders on the same day. The February meetings were going to be very busy with the Degree of St Lawrence the Martyr followed by the Degree of Knights of Constantinople in Runnymede Council No 191 followed by the Degree of Select Master and the Degree of Royal Master in Chertsey Abbey Council No 254.
Present at both meetings were R.W.Bro. John French, District Grand Prefect of the District of Surrey in the Allied Masonic Degrees, and R.Ill.Comp. David Blackburn, District Grand Master of the Royal and Select Masters District of Surrey.
Runnymede AMD Council was opened by the Worshipful Master, W.Bro. Emmanuel Ogunseye-Babajide, who welcomed all the visitors, especially the District Grand Prefect, R.W.Bro. John French, who was saluted with seven under the direction of the Director of Ceremonies.
The next item on the agenda was to introduce, receive and admit to the Degree of St Lawrence the Martyr Brothers Andy Croci and Edward Henson. This was conducted by the Worshipful Master assisted by his Officers. After the ceremony Brothers Andy and Edward were congratulated by the District Grand Prefect and welcomed into the Order and the District of Surrey.
R.W.Bro. John gave them information on the Order, as well as the special Surrey AMD napkins to be worn at Surrey Mark festive boards to promote the Order.
The Lodge of St Lawrence the Martyr was adjourned, and a Council of Knights of Constantinople was opened. The Worshipful Master invited W.Bro. Leslie Grout to conduct the ceremony. Brothers Graham Ellis, Andy Fox, Andy Croci, and Edward Henson were admitted to the Degree of Knights of Constantinople in an excellent manner by W.Bro. Leslie Grout.
Afterwards the four Brethren were congratulated by the District Grand Prefect who explained the other three Degrees that they will be taking at later meetings. To end a very successful AMD meeting the District Grand Prefect was invited to present a Grand Council Certificate to Brother Bernie Greenwood, which he did in his own special style.
The Council was closed and, after photographs…
…the Temple was rearranged for the meeting of Chertsey Abbey RSM Council.
The Council was opened by the Thrice Illustrious Master, W.Bro. Martin Dunham, who welcomed all the visitors, especially the District Grand Master, R.Ill.Comp. David Blackburn, who was saluted with seven under the direction of the Director of Ceremonies.
The first item on the agenda was to Choose as Select Masters, Brothers Andy Croci and Edward Henson. This was conducted by the Thrice Illustrious Master assisted by his Officers. After the ceremony, Brothers Andy and Edward were congratulated by the District Grand Master and welcomed into the Order, and the District of Surrey.
The Council of Select Masters was adjourned and the Thrice Illustrious Master invited V.W.Bro Michael Flint to conduct the ceremony of Royal Master. A Council of Royal Masters was opened, and Companions Graham Ellis and Andy Fox were individually admitted, and the Ceremony conducted up to the point after perambulation. They were both then readmitted, and the ceremony continued.
Having had plenty of practice at the Pride of Surrey Council meeting last month, two Right Illustrious Companions assisted as the Principal Conductor of the Work during the ceremonies. R.Ill.Comp. Mik Barnes took one Candidate round, and R.Ill.Comp. David Blackburn took the other one round. This was a special treat for the Candidates, and all those watching.
Afterwards the District Grand Master, R.Ill.Comp. David Blackburn, and R.Ill.Comp. Mik Barnes congratulated the two candidates.
To end a very successful afternoon the District Grand Master was invited to present a Grand Council Certificate to Companion Bernie Greenwood, congratulating him.
The Council was then closed, and the Companions of Runnymede and Chertsey Abbey Councils and their guests retired for refreshments before sitting down to a most convivial festive board.
Article and photos by Chris Eley
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Runnymede AMD Council and Chertsey Abbey RSM Councils meet on the same day at Surbiton. This has proved to be a successful combination where candidates can join two Orders on the same day. The February meetings were going to be very busy with the Degree of St Lawrence the Martyr followed by the Degree of Knights of Constantinople in Runnymede Council No 191 followed by the Degree of Select Master and the Degree of Royal Master in Chertsey Abbey Council No 254.
Present at both meetings were R.W.Bro. John French, District Grand Prefect of the District of Surrey in the Allied Masonic Degrees, and R.Ill.Comp. David Blackburn, District Grand Master of the Royal and Select Masters District of Surrey.
Runnymede AMD Council was opened by the Worshipful Master, W.Bro. Emmanuel Ogunseye-Babajide, who welcomed all the visitors, especially the District Grand Prefect, R.W.Bro. John French, who was saluted with seven under the direction of the Director of Ceremonies.The next item on the agenda was to introduce, receive and admit to the Degree of St Lawrence the Martyr Brothers Andy Croci and Edward Henson. This was conducted by the Worshipful Master assisted by his Officers. After the ceremony Brothers Andy and Edward were congratulated by the District Grand Prefect and welcomed into the Order and the District of Surrey.
R.W.Bro. John gave them information on the Order, as well as the special Surrey AMD napkins to be worn at Surrey Mark festive boards to promote the Order.The Lodge of St Lawrence the Martyr was adjourned, and a Council of Knights of Constantinople was opened. The Worshipful Master invited W.Bro. Leslie Grout to conduct the ceremony. Brothers Graham Ellis, Andy Fox, Andy Croci, and Edward Henson were admitted to the Degree of Knights of Constantinople in an excellent manner by W.Bro. Leslie Grout.
Afterwards the four Brethren were congratulated by the District Grand Prefect who explained the other three Degrees that they will be taking at later meetings. To end a very successful AMD meeting the District Grand Prefect was invited to present a Grand Council Certificate to Brother Bernie Greenwood, which he did in his own special style.
The Council was closed and, after photographs…
…the Temple was rearranged for the meeting of Chertsey Abbey RSM Council.
The Council was opened by the Thrice Illustrious Master, W.Bro. Martin Dunham, who welcomed all the visitors, especially the District Grand Master, R.Ill.Comp. David Blackburn, who was saluted with seven under the direction of the Director of Ceremonies.The first item on the agenda was to Choose as Select Masters, Brothers Andy Croci and Edward Henson. This was conducted by the Thrice Illustrious Master assisted by his Officers. After the ceremony, Brothers Andy and Edward were congratulated by the District Grand Master and welcomed into the Order, and the District of Surrey.
The Council of Select Masters was adjourned and the Thrice Illustrious Master invited V.W.Bro Michael Flint to conduct the ceremony of Royal Master. A Council of Royal Masters was opened, and Companions Graham Ellis and Andy Fox were individually admitted, and the Ceremony conducted up to the point after perambulation. They were both then readmitted, and the ceremony continued.Having had plenty of practice at the Pride of Surrey Council meeting last month, two Right Illustrious Companions assisted as the Principal Conductor of the Work during the ceremonies. R.Ill.Comp. Mik Barnes took one Candidate round, and R.Ill.Comp. David Blackburn took the other one round. This was a special treat for the Candidates, and all those watching.
Afterwards the District Grand Master, R.Ill.Comp. David Blackburn, and R.Ill.Comp. Mik Barnes congratulated the two candidates.
To end a very successful afternoon the District Grand Master was invited to present a Grand Council Certificate to Companion Bernie Greenwood, congratulating him.
The Council was then closed, and the Companions of Runnymede and Chertsey Abbey Councils and their guests retired for refreshments before sitting down to a most convivial festive board.
Article and photos by Chris Eley< Back to news index
