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The East Lancashire Royal Arch Demonstration Team Perform a Double Exaltation at Perseverance Chapter No.300

Members of The East Lancashire Royal Arch Demonstration Team (ELRADT) attended Perseverance Chapter No. 300 at Ashton under Lyne Masonic Hall on Tuesday 17th April, to perform a Double Exaltation Ceremony.
On this occasion EComp Norman Clarke PGStB, APGP a Vice President of the Demonstration Teams was in attendance.  It was through EComp Clarke that the team were invited to attend and deliver the Exaltation Ceremony.  This was partly to assist the Chapter, but it also gave those in attendance an opportunity to see how this ceremony can be divided between a large team, so it does not impose as much pressure on individual participants.
The Chapter was opened in standard form by the three Principals, Excellent Companions Norman Worthington (Z), Brian Bancroft (H) and Charles Hallworth (J).  Once the normal business of the Chapter had been concluded EComp Norman Clarke introduced the members of the team who would be taking part in the Ceremony. 
With the team in place, the candidates for Exaltation were admitted and Exalted into the Royal Arch Degree in an exemplary manner.  

The newly made Companions, Brian Pratt and Andrew Robertson, were introduced into this completion of pure, ancient Freemasonry in a manner that they will, I am sure remember for a long time.

The following members of ELRADT participated in the Ceremony
1st Principal                             Russell Pike
2nd Principal                             Leslie Taylor
3rd Principal                             Alan Baxendale
Principal Sojourner                 Fraser McCord
1st Assistant Sojourner            Tony Freemont
2nd Assistant Sojourner           Mike Williams
Scribe N                                  Kevin Hall
Scribe E & DC                        Andrew Sinclair
Janitor                                     Keith Swettenham
Explanation of the Signs         Graham Rawlinson    
If you wish to join the team or require further information, contact EComp Andrew Sinclair at: apsinclair@virginmedia.com or 07754604715

 

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CRAFTY COMPANIONS AT THE CHAPTER OF UNION NO 268

On Tuesday April 3rd the East Lancashire Royal Arch Demonstartion Team performed 'Crafty Companions' at the Chapter of Union No 268 at Ashton under Lyne Masonic Hall.

Read the Report HERE

 

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Huntroyd Chapter of First Principals No. 6385

The East Lancashire Royal Arch Demonstration Team performed the first ever presentation of the ‘Passing of the Veils’ ceremony on Friday 2nd December.  The meeting was hosted by Huntroyd Chapter of First Principals No. 6385 at the Masonic Hall, Nelson Square, Burnley.
The Three Principals of the Chapter; EComp Roy Cuncliffe, 1st  Principal, EComp Michael Landriau, APGP, 2nd Principal and EComp Kevin Horne 3rd Principal, welcomed a Provincial delegation, comprising of; EComp Wiliam Porter the Deputy Grand Superintendent in Charge, EComp Wesley Marchant 2nd Provincial Grand Principal and EComp Donald Pryce 3rd Provincial Grand Principal.  They were accompanied by the Past Deputy Grand Superintendent, EComp Allan Bennion, and the Assistants’ to the Provincial Grand Principal: Excellent Companions Norman Clarke, Edwin Cheadle, Stuart Hughes and David Thornton who are all Vice Presidents of the Demonstration Team.
The Demonstration Team delivered an exemplary ceremony to a packed Chapter room of Royal Arch Masons not only from Burnley, but also from other parts of the Province.
The team’s next demonstration will take place at Ashton Masonic Hall on Tuesday 3rd April 2012 when they present ‘Crafty Companions’ at the Chapter of Unity No. 268.  Further details of the demonstrations available can be found on the website or by contacting EComp Andrew Sinclair on 07754604715

The Chapters Three Principals with Members of the Demonstration Team

 

The Deputy Grand Superintendent in Charge with the 1st Principal, Roy Cunliffe

 

EComp Edwin Cheadle APGP Eastern Area

 

ECompanions Allan Bennion and Martin Roche

 

ECompanions Wesley Marchant and Michael Landriau

 

A Vibrant Social Board

 

 

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East Lancashire Royal Arch Demonstration Team
Perform ‘Crafty Companions’

Members of ‘The East Lancashire Royal Arch Demonstration Team’ attended Arcturus Lodge No. 7252 at Hemsley House, Salford on Monday 10th October 2011.

The invite from the Lodge was extended to WBro Terry Bailey a Lodge member and member of the Demonstration Team.  The team presented on this occasion ‘Crafty Companions’

The Worshipful Master of the Lodge, Andrew Pennington not only welcomed the team but, WBro James Sutcliffe PSGD, APGM, EComp David Thornton PGStB, APGP and EComp Ken Olive PGStB . 

EComp David Thornton Vice President of the demonstration team, as are all the APGP’s introduced each member.  The attendance was increased when, Portland Chapter No. 6575 who were meeting in the building themselves, called off from their meeting to watch the demonstration.    

The team wish to thank the Chapter for their kind donation which will be donated to chosen charities nominated by the demonstration team.  The attached photograph shows members of the team with the Worshipful Master and his Wardens, WBro James Sutcliffe, EComp David Thornton and EComp Ken Olive.

ELRADT Members with the Master and Wardens, WBro Sutcliffe, WBro Thornton and WBro Olive

 

WBro Ken Olive, WBro David Thornton and WBro Jim Sutcliffe

 

EComp Graham Rawlinson, EComp Leslie Taylor and EComp Alan Baxendale

 

EComp Andrew Sinclair

 

 

ECompanions Denny Stevens and Mike Williams

 

 

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St Martin’s Lodge No 2320 Hosted Meeting

 

 

The Rochdale District Hosted Meeting is an annual event in which one of the Lodges in the District ‘hosts’ the meeting.The event is now in its 11th year, and this year it was the turn of St Martin’s Lodge.

The meeting was attended by a Provincial Delegation, and this year the DepPGM in charge, VWBro Harold Woodard PGSwdD presided.

The Lodge was opened in due from and the Minutes read and approved. The lodge then received the Provincial Delegation.

The main item on the summons was to receive a presentation from the East Lancashire Royal Arch Demonstration Team entitled ‘Crafty Companions’.
At this point the Lodge was called off, the Demonstration Team retired, changed into Royal Arch regalia and re-entered the Lodge Room for a very enlightening and entertaining demonstration.
The Demonstration Team then retired and the Lodge was called back on.

After the second rising the Provincial Delegation formally retired which was a joy to observe. The Lodge was then closed in Peace and Harmony at 8.10pm.

The festive board was a jolly affair, and when replying to the toasts, The Deputy Grand Master requested that the brethren should stand in remembrance of the RW Provincial Grand Master Jack Price who has now joined the Grand Lodge Above.

 

The Provincial Delegation

 

L to R  The Rochdale District Chairman WBro Peter Hewitt, The Dep Provincial Grand Master in charge VWBro Harold Woodward,
the Rochdale District APGM WBro Alex McLaren

 

The East Lancashire Royal Arch Demonstration Team

 

Ecomp John Cavanagh and the three acting Principals

 

The Provincial Delegation and the East Lancashire Demonstration Team      

 

                       

The DepPGM in charge VWBro Harold Woodward and the WM of St Martin’s Lodge No 2320 WBro Anthony White

 

The Social Board

 

The Social Board

 

The Social Board

 

The Social Board

 

 

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East Lancashire Mark Masons Provincial Grand Stewards Lodge No. 1272

The latest demonstration by The ‘East Lancashire Royal Arch Demonstration Team’ took place on Friday 14th January at Stanley House, Audenshaw, when they presented, ‘The Mark of a Good Evening’ at the East Lancashire Mark Masons Provincial Grand Stewards Lodge meeting.
In attendance were: The Provincial Grand Master, RWBro Keith Partington Schofield GMRAC, the Deputy Provincial Grand Master, VWBro David Anderson PGJO and the Assistant Provincial Grand Masters, VWBro Stephen John Holt PGJO and WBro Jeffery Alan Hudart GJD.
On this occasion twelve members of the team took part and were welcomed by the Master of the Lodge, VWBro David Thompson PGJO. 
At the Social Board, the Provincial Grand Master thanked those members of the team who had taken part, by saying. “This was one the best meetings he had attended in forty years of Masonry”
At present the team’s next demonstration will take place at Hemsley House, Salford, Monday 10th October 2011 when they present ‘Crafty Companions’ at a hosted meeting to be held by Arcturus Lodge, No. 7252.  In the meantime time, keep an eye on the Events and Calendar page for any further demonstrations, throughout the year.

EComp J Cavanagh, RWBro K Schofield, EComp A Sinclair, VWBro D Thompson the Master and EComp D Stevens

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East Lancashire Provincial Grand Stewards Chapter No. 8408

The East Lancashire Royal Arch Demonstration Team performed 'The Rise and Fall of the Twelve Tribes of Israel', at the East Lancashire Provincial Grand Stewards' Chapter meeting, at Rochdale Masonic Hall, on Monday 6th December 2010.
In attendance were: The Deputy Grand Superintendent, EComp Allan Bennion, the Third Provincial Grand Principal, EComp The Revd Donald Pryce and the following Vice Presidents of the demonstration team, all Assistants to the Provincial Grand Principals: Excellent Companions Norman Clarke, Edwin Cheadle, Stuart Hughes and Michael Landriau.
Unfortunately Excellent Companions William Porter, Second Provincial Grand Principal and David Thornton, Assistant to the Provincial Grand Principals, were unable to attend due to other commitments.
The Demonstration Team along with the Provincial Grand Principals and Assistants were welcomed by the three Principals of the Chapter:

The team had been invited by the Chapter’s First Principal, EComp McLaren, immediately following his election to the office twelve months ago, via EComp Ian Hancox.
EComp John Cavanagh acted as narrator, whilst eleven other members of the team presented the various parts of the story, which was well received by those in attendance, including Hope Chapter, No. 54, who opened and closed their Chapter after transacting their Masonic business quickly, allowing them to enjoy the evening.
A special mention must be made to everyone for making such efforts to attend on such a snowy and icy evening.
The team’s next demonstration takes place at Audenshaw Masonic Hall on Friday 14th January 2011 when they present ‘The Mark of a Good Evening’ at the East Lancashire Mark Masons Provincial Grand Stewards' Lodge, No. 1272.

 

 

 

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Exaltation Ceremony by the
East Lancashire Royal Arch Demonstration Team
Chapter of Friendship No. 44

The East Lancashire Royal Arch Demonstration Team performed an Exaltation ceremony on Friday 22nd October at Stanley House, Audenshaw.

In attendance were; EComp Norman Clarke PGStB, Assistant to the Provincial Grand Principals with responsibilities for Central Area 1 and EComp Ian Hancox PAGSoj, Past Assistant to the Provincial Grand Principals, also a member of Friendship Chapter.

Bro Mark Hopwood a Master Mason of Clarendon Lodge No. 1166 was the candidate for Exaltation.  The Chapter being opened by the Principals and other Masonic business transacted, the demonstration team took up their relevant positions for the ceremony:

Bro Hopwood was duly admitted and the Exaltation ceremony was carried out to the usual high standard, by the team.  EComp Ian Hancox gave an explanation and demonstration of the signs in an exemplary manner.
At the same meeting EComp Robert King QPM was admitted as joining member of the Chapter.

EComp Ian Hancox EComp Robert King Comp Mark Hopwood (Candidate) EComp Tony Freemont (1st Principal) and EComp Norman Clarke