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Holy Royal Arch

Chigwell Chapter 453

E.Comp John Rowland in his capacity as Charity Steward of Chigwell Chapter No 453 knew his
granddaughter Emily Wilson was appearing at the Gordon Craig Theatre Stevenage on 30th June
and 1st July in the EDSA Showcase a variety show for 5 to 20 year old’s and thought it would be a
good idea to have a bucket collection for Haven House Children’s Hospice.
Emil Dale of the Emil Dale School of Performing Arts based in Hitchen was in full agreement but could
left to right Comp Ian Wilson, Emily Wilson,
Michelle Wilson, Jaki Rowland and E.Comp John not assist with any spare manpower. Haven House were delighted with the idea but pointed out that
Rowland PPGSN it coincided with their Open House Weekend and therefore all their staff and volunteers would be
tied up.
Not to be deterred John ably assisted by has son in law W.Bro Ian Wilson who is to be exalted into Chigwell Chapter at their next meeting in
November collected and erected display boards in the theatre and fed 350 Haven House flyers into the programmes and generally publicised
Haven House in t he foyer before each show.
At the end of each of the four shows John, Ian, their wives Jaki and Michelle backed up by Emily between shows manned the exits with Haven
House buckets and a very cheerful audience parted with £502.79 to which the Chapter added a further £100 which was duly delivered to Haven
House to be thankfully received.

Albert Lucking Chapter 2717 Undine Chapter 3394

Centenary & Grand Patron

Albert Lucking Holy Royal Arch Chapter 2717 celebrated
it's 100th Convocation on Monday 3rd September 2018
at Saxon hall by achieving Essex Festival 2022 Grand
Patron Status.
n Friday 4th January, 2019, Undine Chapter, No. 3394, celebrated
Over 50 Companions attended to support the Albert Oits centenary convocation.
Lucking Chapter celebrate the 100th Convocation of the
Chapter at Saxon Hall on Monday 3rd September. This To the very day, and in the same location as their consecration, MEZ; E Comp
special occasion was primarily marked by acknowledging Ivor Middleburg, H; E Comp Clive Snell and J; E Comp Terry Mirams presided,
the existing founder member's contribution in starting at Loughton Masonic Hall, one hundred years on.
the Chapter in 1985. With over 70 Companions, a dramatised version of part of the Exaltation
Ceremony was excellently delivered by The Essex Provincial Grand Stewards
Further celebrated by presenting the required Funds to Demonstration Team.
enable the Chapter to achieve Grand Patron Status for Essex
Festival 2022. Received on behalf of the Province By E.Comp. Following this, the Chapter were delighted to receive the Deputy Grand
Ian Simpson APGP. The Chapter also warmly welcomed Superintendent, E.Comp Cliff Thoms, the 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, E.Comp
E.Comp. Andrew McLeod the Chapter’s new APGP. Clive Rees, the 3rd Provincial Grand Principal, E.Comp Phillip Campbell, and the
Assistants to the Provincial Grand Principals, accompanied by a retinue of Acting
A special Festive Board menu was prepared by Saxon Hall Provincial Grand Officers.
and enjoyed by all Companions. Commemorative gifts were
given to all attending Companions as a token of appreciation
in helping support the Chapter to celebrate this milestone The 3rd Provincial Grand
Convocation. Followed by the usual Albert Lucking Festive Principal, delivered a most
Board "informal banter" and of course Official Toasts and engaging oration, based on the
temperance movement and its
speeches.
connection with Undine Chapter.
Following this, E.Comp Colin
Ixion Chapter 2501 Keeping, Scribe E of the Chapter,
delivered a short summary of the
Chapter.
On Saturday 27th October The Deputy Grand
E.Comp. Elliott Chevin Superintendent was then
Assistant to the Provincial pleased to present Undine
Grand Principals attended Chapter with their Grand Patron
Ixion Convocation and Certificate for the Festival 2022.
presented a Grand Chapter
Certificate to Comp. Phillip
Clegg in a most articulate Your Next Step
manner.
E.Comp Elliott also 13th May @ Saxon Hall
presented an Essex Festival
2022 Patron Certificate.
Interested in knowing more
RAMembershipOfficer@EssexPGL.org.uk
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