An Executive Visit to Surrey Council

In June, Surrey Council No. 64 were honoured by a visit from the District Grand Prefect, RW.Bro. John French, and a number of Provincial Officers of the year.

A Degree of St. Lawrence the Martyr was opened by the Worshipful Master, W.Bro. Paul Fitzgerald, PGIG. The Acting District Grand Director of Ceremonies, W.Bro. Alan Brockwell, was admitted and advised the Worshipful Master that the District Grand Prefect, RW.Bro. John French, together with a number of District Grand Officers was in the ante room and demanded admission into the Council. The District Grand Prefect entered, accepted the gavel and took the Chair. After introducing his team and updating the Brethren on the various District activities he took the minutes and vacated the Chair.

The next item on the agenda was to install Bro. Steve Jones as Worshipful Master. This was conducted in an excellent manner by W.Bro. Mike Neville. After the installation ceremony we were admitted and saluted the newly installed Worshipful Master with three under the direction of the Director of Ceremonies.



The District Grand Prefect congratulated W.Bro. Steve on his installation and wished him a most enjoyable year as the Worshipful Master of the Surrey Council.



The Council then balloted for Bro. Ian Holden as a candidate. This proved in his favour. Bro. Ian was Introduced, Received and Admitted as a Brother of St Lawrence by the Worshipful Master and his Officers in an excellent manner. Bro. Ian Keen, DistGADC, acted as Senior Deacon.

The Lecture was presented in a unique way by W.Bro. Mike Neville using a PowerPoint presentation. The District Grand Prefect congratulated Bro. Ian and welcomed him into the Order.



To round off a most enjoyable afternoon the Brethren of Surrey Council and their guests sat down to a most enjoyable festive board at the Croydon Masonic Hall.

Article and photos by Chris Eley, District Grand Photographer

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