In February 2020 Surrey Consistory No 4 T.I. was honoured to receive the Provincial Grand Summus, R.Dist.Comp. Louis Maurice Keats, and a number of Provincial Officers of the year.
The Consistory was opened by the President, Dist.Comp. Colin Beerling. The Acting Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies, Em.Comp. Chris Eley, Provincial Grand Recorder, was admitted and advised the President that the Provincial Grand Summus was in the ante room and demanded admission to the Consistory. The Provincial Grand Summus entered through an Arch of Steel and was welcomed by the President.
After the minutes were taken, Bro. Alan Boniface, of Surbiton Conclave No 299, was Obligated, Entrusted and Invested as a Companion of the Order, First Grade, in an excellent manner by Em.Comp. Simon McCarthy, Primus of Ostiarii, ably assisted by R.Dist.Comp. Michael Barnes, Past Provincial Grand Summus, who communicated the signs and words before investing the Candidate.
Comp. Alan was congratulated and welcomed into the Order by the Provincial Grand Summus and welcomed into the Consistory by the President.
Em.Comp. David Willmott was declared as President Elect and Dist.Comp. Wally Maynard was declared Treasurer for the ensuing year. The President invited the Provincial Grand Summus to present Grand Senatus Certificates to Em.Comps. Chris Eley and Steve Rowlands.
After a few drinks in the bar the Companions of Surrey Consistory and their guests sat down to a most enjoyable lunch at the Surbiton Masonic Hall
Article and photos by Chris Eley
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