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IXION 2501
IXION 2501

By David Wilson
Assistant to the Provincial Grand Principals
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f fter having to postpone the original date, due to the pandemic, and with restrictions lifted Ixion Chapter 2501
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Afi nally were able to hold a Convocation, on the 24th July, to celebrate the signifi cant achievement of reaching
125 years in existence. To mark the occasion the Chapter welcomed a Provincial delegation led by the Deputy Grand
Superintendent in charge, E.Comp. N. Franklin, the 3rd provincial Grand Principal, E.Comp. E. Chevin as well as 3
APGP's the Provincial DC and Provincial Scribe E.
The Companions were given a summary of the last 25 years of the Chapter since the Centenary with the membership having included
some illustrious and distinguished Companions. Eulogies in respect of two Companions who had sadly passed since the Chapter last
met were also delivered. Much of the remainder of the meeting was given over to necessary administration including admitting a
joining member, Comp. P. Lavelle, and electing the Principals and Honorary members.
E.Comp. T. Tonks presented E.Comp. N. Franklin with a cheque for £1,000 for his chosen charity. E.Comp. Franklin immediately
declared that it would go to the Festival 2022. In addition, E.Comp. Franklin was surprised and delighted to receive from E.Comp.
M. Robinson, on behalf of the Chapter, a memento of his visit which was a bejewelled crown of Zerubbabel on an inscribed plaque.
The Chapter also acknowledged their gratitude to those who had helped organise the meeting. In particular E.Comp. M. Saunders,
E.Comp. C. Common and E.Comp. N. Ashkettle whose health scare appears to be thankfully behind him.
At the festive Board, where everyone remembered the
At the festive Board, where everyone remembered the
'fi re' fi rst time, E.Comp. Franklin thanked the Chapter
'fi re' fi rst time, E.Comp. Franklin thanked the Chapter
and recalled some of the highlights he has enjoyed
and recalled some of the highlights he has enjoyed
there over the years. He said that this was his last offi cial
there over the years. He said that this was his last offi cial
visit before moving across to his new role in the Craft
visit before moving across to his new role in the Craft
but that he could not have wished for a more enjoyable
but that he could not have wished for a more enjoyable
fi nale. However, he knew that the HRA in Essex was
fi nale. However, he knew that the HRA in Essex was
in the very capable hands of his successor E.Comp.
in the very capable hands of his successor E.Comp.
Chevin.
Chevin.
All departed after a most enjoyable meeting and
All departed after a most enjoyable meeting and
evening, looking forward to the Chapter's 150th.
evening, looking forward to the Chapter's 150th.
Daylight Chapter of Hutton
No 9806
E. Comp Andrew McLeod APGP, was warmly welcomed
by E. Comp Geoffrey Candler MEZ, during his Offi cial
Visit to the Daylight Chapter of Hutton No 9806 at their
Installation Convocation.
E. Comp Geoff was installed into the First Principals Chair
which fulfi lled his ambition of being the fi rst Companion E.Comp Ted Hoefl ing acting Second Principal, E.Comp Geoff
to serve in every progressive Offi ce since the Chapter was Candler MEZ, E.Comp Alistair Barnwell Third Principal and
consecrated in 2012 E.Comp Andrew McLeod APGP
Venturer Chapter installation meeting on
Monday Last at Chingford Masonic Hall.
The 3 principals are E.Comp Joe Shearer
(Provincial D.C.) as H, Chris Smith as Z and
David Jones as J.
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