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Royal Arch
R oy a l A r c h

Triple Tau
Chapter of Success

On Thursday 3rd February 2022, Liberty of Havering Chapter No. 1437 carried out a rarely seen triple Exaltation
at Upminster Masonic Centre. With over 80 Companions present, the Provincial Director of Ceremonies E.Comp
Joe Shearer entered the Chapter and announced that E.Comp Elliott Lloyd Chevin, Deputy Grand Superintendent,
was outside the door of the Chapter seeking admission, accompanied by two Assistants to the Provincial Grand
Principals, E.Comp David Wilson (the Chapter’s APGP) and E.Comp Bruce Mapson, who also heads up the Royal Arch
Membership Team (RAMBO for short), escorted by two Provincial Grand Stewards.
The usual courtesies were offered to the Deputy Grand Superintendent, who briefly considered taking the Sceptre of
MEZ but for the fact that E.Comp Bruce Mapson was planned to deliver the triple Exaltation and as the Deputy Grand
Superintendent was looking forward to critiquing his performance he therefore declined and took his front row seat.

E.Comp Bruce Mapson occupied the chair of the MEZ and proceeded to exalt the 3 candidates into Liberty of Havering
Chapter. As a Grand Officer, APGP and one of the founding Companions of the Royal Arch Support Team, you would
expect the ritual to be delivered word-perfectly. However, added to this was meaning, passion and an award-winning
performance rarely seen in my many years as a Royal Arch Mason, and I can reassure you, the Deputy Grand Superintended
was extremely disappointed as he had to award maximum points for this outstanding performance. E. Comp Bruce,
supported by a number of the Chapter members, contributed to what was an outstanding ceremony.

Yet, this was not about the Chapter or how well the
APGP delivered the ceremony, this was about the three
Candidates who were blown away with the emotional
sentiment as the realisation that The Holy Royal Arch is an
integral part of Freemasonry and why this is considered as
the completion of the journey in Pure Antient Masonry. The
common response from the new Companions was.... FULLY EQUIPPED MASONIC
“now I get it.” TEMPLE FOR HIRE

After the ceremony, the members and guests were treated Eastwood Road North
to a stupendous themed “Burns Night” festive board,
with all the trimmings. The haggis was paraded around Leigh-on-Sea
the diners, led by bagpipes, and followed by E.Comp
Laurie Justice and his jovial makeshift kilt and sporran and IDEAL FOR
E.Comp David Wilson in his family Tartan, with knees to
be proud of. The haggis was presented by E.Comp John LODGE Meeting or LOI's
McDonald and E.Comp Laurie Justice and was a dual act
well worth a watch. Fully Equipped Kitchen and Dining Room
Liberty of Havering Chapter No. 1437, have another triple This venue is also ideal for Choir Practice or Committee Meetings
Exaltation coming soon – for more information, please
contact the Chapter Scribe E. E.Comp. Charles Barrand Contact Mrs. L. Potticary
whose contact details are in the Provincial Handbook. 07771 762 418

lesley.potticary@sky.com
Liberty of Havering

Chapter No. 1437

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