Sovereigns Unity Conclave No.406 |
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25th January 2025 |
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| On Saturday 25th January, two Worthy Knights, Ill.Kt Mike Lock, Divisional Marshal and P.Kt Iain Wilson, Assistant Divisional Recorder departed Lincolnshire very early in the morning, and headed 135 miles over the Pennines to Chorley in West Lancashire, to attend Sovereigns Unity Conclave No.406. | |
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Steve Gregory, Graham Williams, Peter Bowling Bob Smith & Mike Beesley |
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| P.Kt Wilson is a member of the Conclave and Ill.Kt Lock was his guest for the day. | |
| Sovereigns Unity Conclave meets twice a year. It is a Past Sovereigns Conclave, like Viceroy Conclave No.445 in Lincolnshire. | |
| Tea, Coffee and biscuits greated everyone as they arrived, and there was a chance to chat with friends, new and old. | |
| The Conclave was opened at 11am by the Most Puissant Sovereign, Graham Wallis, Div. G W of Reg. He welcomed Rt.III.Kt Graham Edwin Williams, Intendant General and V.Ill.Kt Stephen Gregory, Deputy Intendant General for West Lancashire and the other members and visitors present. | |
| Rt.III.Kt Michael Robert Walker, Past Intendant General was made an Honoury member. | |
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Graham Wallis, Steve Gregory, Graham Williams, Peter Bowling & Bob Smith |
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| A College of Priests Masons was opened and P.Kt Robert Issac Smith, Div. Prefect, was proclaimed as Eusebius and enthroned, by Ill.Kt Edwin Schofield, P G Prefect. | |
| Officers for the ensuing year were also declared. | |
| The business of the Conclave complete, it was closed in due form by the MPS. | |
| On to the main event of the morning, and a KHS ceremony for W.Kt Peter Bowling of St George's Conclave No.42 then commenced. | |
| P.Kt Graham Wallis took the first point. V.Ill.Kt Stephen Gregory the second, and Rt.III.Kt Graham Williams the third. P.Kt Iain Wilson acted as Prior. | |
| We all know that the KHS is a WOW moment in Masonry, particularly when the ritual is performed to its highest standard, and this one definitely was. | |
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| Graham Wallis, Terry Bailey, Mike Lock, Steve Gregory, Iain Wilson, | |
Graham Williams, Peter Bowling & Bob Smith |
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| III.Kt Terry Bailey, P G W of Reg and Conclave Marshal kept all officers on track and ensured a smooth transition during each of the points. | |
| Everyone performed their parts flawlessly, much to the delight of the candidate and others present. W.Kt Bowling was installed as a Knight of The Holy Sepulchre in splendid fashion. | |
| There was just time to take a few pictures, before everyone headed into the dining room where a delicious three course meal, was served by the catering team. | |
| During the toasts, the MPS once again thanking everyone for attending and taking part, particularly those visitors who'd travelled far and wide. | |
| A toast to Rt.III Intendant General was given, to which he responded accordingly, as well as reading parish notices. | |
| The annual church service at St Michael's in Croston in June. Grand Imperial Conclave, London, in July. The Annual Divisional meeting at Westhoughton in September and the Ladies Festival at Bryn in November. | |
| The final words were with the MPS who wished everyone a safe journey home. | |
| With that, we said our thanks and goodbyes, saddled up and headed East over the hills and back to Lincolnshire. | |
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Mike Lock, Jon Measures, John Anderson & Mke Beesley |
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| A truly excellent day of Red Cross Masonry in West Lancashire. | |
| Sovereigns Unity Conclave meets again on Saturday 7th June 2025 at Chorlely Masonic Hall for the Enthronment meeting. | |
| If any Lincolnshire Knights wish to attend, you will be warmly welcomed. | |
| Words and pictures by Iain Wilson |
