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Visit by Deputy Intendant-General to Fryston Conclave, No. 366 - 4 April 2018
On Wednesday 4th April 2018, Fryston Conclave, No. 366, in Louth received an official visit from the Deputy Intendant-General, Ill. Kt. Barry J Humphrey, BEM, P.G.Chamb. His ‘travelling companion’ on this occasion was none other than our R. Ill. Intendant-General, R. Ill. Kt. Steve Roberts, who desperately tried to remain ‘incognito’ all evening, so much so that he ended up standing in as 2nd Lieutenant for part of the ceremony! They were privileged to witness an excellent Appendant Orders Ceremony for Fryston’s newest W. Kt, Keith Hazlewood, and the Deputy Intendant-General was also pleased to be asked to present him with his G.I.C. Certificate.
The Deputy Intendant-General presenting GIC Certificate to W. Kt. Keith Hazlewood
Conclave Members with the Intendant-General and Deputy Intendant-General
Visit by Deputy Intendant-General to Thornholme Conclave, No. 314 - 13 October 2017
The Deputy Intendant-General, Ill. Kt. Barry J Humphrey BEM, P.G. Chamb. Made his official visit to Thornholme Conclave 314 in Scunthorpe on Friday 13th October where he witnessed the Installation Ceremony of Thornholme’s newest Knight, Comp. Stephen Spavin of The Isle of Axholme Chapter, No. 1482 in the presence of 19 members. In his response to the toast to the Lincolnshire Division, the Deputy Intendant-General said “It is pleasing to see Thornholme Conclave in good spirits, having had a very successful year with ceremonies conducted at every meeting” and this can only bode well for Red Cross masonry in Lincolnshire.
He went on to say that “Thornholme Conclave was held in very high regard by the Division as evidenced by the fact that no less than eight of its members are to receive either re-appointments, first appointments or further promotions at Divisional Conclave on 18 November 2017.
Deputy Intendant-General with Thornholme Conclave Members
MPS P. Kt. Colin Markham and Acting Viceroy P. Kt. David Vaillant
Deputy Intendant-General with newest member W.Kt. Stephen Spavin
Visit by Deputy Intendant-General to Ancaster Conclave, No. 282 - 5 September 2017
On Tuesday 5th September 2017, Ancaster Conclave No. 282 in Sleaford received a visit from the Deputy Intendant-General, Ill. Kt. Barry J Humphrey BEM, P.G.Chamb. He witnessed the Installation Ceremony of Ancaster’s newest Knight, Comp. Peter Doyle of Shire Chapter, No. 5610 and was also privileged to be asked to present two G.I.C. Certificates to W. Kts. Jim McQuade and John Baigent.
In his response to the toast to the Lincolnshire Division, the Deputy Intendant-General said “It is pleasing to see Ancaster Conclave on the up with five new Knights having been installed into the Conclave over the past year and, I understand there are two further candidates in the pipeline”.
He went on to say that “Ancaster Conclave is currently setting the bar at a very high level in Lincolnshire Red Cross masonry thanks to the encouragement and enthusiasm of the Most Puissant Sovereign, Pt. Kt. Mike Lock, who had introduced most of the candidates, and, with the full support of all members, this had turned into a splendid all-round team effort”.
Pictured at the Conclave meeting are the Deputy Intendant-General with Ancaster Conclave Officers
The Deputy Intendant-General with the MPS P. Kt. Mike Lock and Viceroy Em. Kt. Peter Daubney
W. Kts. Jim McQuade and John Baigent receiving their GIC certificates
Ladies Evening Friday 16 June 2017
Mrs Susan Roberts, wife of the Intendant-General, replying to the toast to the Ladies given by P. Kt. Terry Walton, Divisional Senior General
A very enjoyable evening was hosted by our Intendant-General at the Dower House Hotel, Woodhall Spa. It was well attended by Knights of the Division, their Ladies and many guests and friends.
At the end of the evening the Intendant-General thanked all those involved in organising the evening, the hotel staff, the entertainers - The Original Tennessee Stud - and particularly those who had supported the event.
Presentation to 2018 Mark Benevolent Fund Festival
At a recent team meeting of the active Officers of the Mark Masonic Province of Lincolnshire, it was the privilege of our R. Ill. Intendant-General to present a cheque for £315 on behalf of the Knights of the Division, to the R. W. Provincial Grand Master, the Rev. Trevor John Walker, towards the 2018 Mark Benevolent Fund Festival, which is being hosted by the Mark Province of Lincolnshire.
R.W. Bro. Walker - who is our Divisional High Prelate - expressed his grateful thanks to our Intendant-General and commented how this would further strengthen the close relationship that existed between the two Orders
Sad passing of Ill. Kt Robert Aitken, Past Deputy Intendent-General
Il Kt Bob Aitken died on Sunday 19 March 2017 after a long illness. He was Deputy Intendent-General from 1995 to1998 and an Honorary member of Thorholme Conclave, No. 314.
Grand Honours 2017
Ill. Kt. Dennis Berry promoted to P.G.H.Alm.
Ill. Kt. Peter Paige promoted to P.G.St.B.(C.)
P. Kt. Malcolm Forrest appointed P.G. Prefect
P. Kt. Mike Leonard appointed P.G.Prefect
P. Kt. Derek Perkins appointed Assistant Grand Marshal
P. Kt. Mel Barrowcliffe appointed P.G. Herald
Presentation to St. Andrew's Children's Hospice
Divisional Recorder, Ill. Kt. Ray Wade, presenting £1,000 cheque from the Grand Sovereign’s Care for Children Fund
to Keegan (aged 1 year) on 10 October 2016 at St Andrew’s Children’s Hospice, Grimsby
Looking on are Leighton (aged 2 years) and Nurse Tracey Wilson
Pictured at the Conclave meeting are the Deputy Intendant-General with
Ancaster Conclave Officers