An Executive Visit to Kyngstun Council

In September, Kyngstun Council No. 102 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. Mark Donovan. The District Grand Director of Ceremonies, W.Bro. Anton Smith, 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 work the Degree of Grand Tilers of Solomon. This was conducted in an excellent manner by VW.Bro. Michael Barnes. The Representative Candidate was Bro. Colin Beerling and the other three Candidates were Bros. Richard Wileman, Tim Ford and Dennis Cosstick.


The next item on the agenda was to install Bro. Roger Short as Worshipful Master. This was conducted in a sincere manner by W.Bro. Mark Donovan. 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. Roger on his installation and wished him a most enjoyable year as the Worshipful Master of the Surrey Council.


The Council then balloted for VW.Bros. Eric Trodd and Frank Powell as Honorary Members of the Council. This was carried with acclaim. To round off a most enjoyable afternoon the Brethren of Kyngstun Council and their guests sat down to a most enjoyable festive board at the Surbiton Masonic Hall.

Article and photos by Chris Eley, District Grand Photographer

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