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APGM in Charge Foreword
A P G M i n C h a rg e F o r e w o rd
Brethren,
I would like to take this opportunity to say a few words and
I would like to take this opportunity to say a few words and
thank our Deputy Provincial Grand Master in Charge, VW.Bro.
thank our Deputy Provincial Grand Master in Charge, VW.Bro.
Paul Reeves. He has recently attended hospital and has started
Paul Reeves. He has recently attended hospital and has started
a course of prostate cancer treatment that will not fi nish until
a course of prostate cancer treatment that will not fi nish until
mid-September, and it is essential for him that he takes a step
mid-September, and it is essential for him that he takes a step
back and concentrates on his health.
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Originally he was tasked with implementing our Past Provincial Grand Masters vision for
Essex Freemasonry, but after Rodney’s sad passing in July last year he took over as the
4 - Provincial Deputy Provincial Grand Master in Charge of the Province of Essex, a formidable task
particularly during a global pandemic. He has fulfi lled his obligations and much more, in
very diffi cult circumstances, and has led this Province in a very capable and distinguished
manner with great care and humility.
16 - Charity
Our Province is in great shape, and that is due in no small measure to the selfl ess efforts of
VW.Bro. Paul, and it is appropriate that we thank him for everything he has been doing
over the past six years and for the changes he has made to our Province, making it the safe
19 - Royal Arch
happy place it is now. Thank you, VW.Bro. Paul, and we all wish you every success with your
treatment in the weeks ahead.
22 - Almoner The pandemic has seriously impacted the amount of money Lodges and Chapters were
able to raise for the festival and we need to catch up. We have millions of pounds in Relief
Chests that was collected for charity and I simply urge you please use some of it and support
our Provincial Grand Charity Steward W.Bro. Colin Felton and his plans to save the festival.
24 - Cornerstone
Many of you will be attending the Investiture of our new Provincial Grand Master and Grand
Superintendent, W.Bro. Paul Tarrant, on the 9th September and I am certain I speak for us all
as we wish him every success in the coming years. It will be a big day for the Province and I
26 - Mark Masonry look forward to seeing you there.
Brethren please stay safe.
W.Bro. Peter Hollingsworth
30 - Hamilton Court Assistant Provincial Grand Master in Charge
Dear Readers,
Welcome to issue 91 of Essex Mason, the Offi cial Magazine for the Province of Essex. It is diffi cult to comprehend that this is the fourth issue of
the Essex Mason Magazine since the implementation of the Covid restrictions, but with the use of Zoom video conferencing we are delighted to
have been able to continue with the compilation and production of the magazine for the Essex Brethren.
Congratulations to all of the Brethren who have received Royal Arch Provincial Honours and our shop in Colchester is open alongside our online
shop to supply your masonic regalia requirements, so please have a look at the Essex Mason website www.essexmason.co.uk or pop into the
shop as we will be delighted to welcome you.
The shop has continued to operate throughout the pandemic for the benefi t of Essex Freemasons and we would like to thank the volunteers
for their continued commitment and support during these unprecedented times. This issue which is packed with interesting articles includes
a feature on the Provincial Grand Master designate W.Bro. Paul Tarrant. We would like to take this opportunity to thank VW Bro. Paul Reeves
a feature on the Provincial Grand Master designate W.Bro. Paul Tarrant. We would like to take this opportunity to thank VW Bro. Paul Reeves
Deputy Provincial Grand Master In Charge for his continued support over many years to Essex Mason.
Deputy Provincial Grand Master In Charge for his continued support over many years to Essex Mason.
The next regular issue of Essex Mason will be circulated in February 2022 so please submit articles to be considered for inclusion in this issue to
The next regular issue of Essex Mason will be circulated in February 2022 so please submit articles to be considered for inclusion in this issue to
magazine@essexmason.co.uk with a copy deadline of the 31st January 2022.
Essex Mason Editorial TeamStay Safe Brethren,
Essex Mason Editorial TeamStay Safe Brethren,
Essex Mason Editorial Team
Essex Mason Editorial Team
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