Knight Mark Barlow

Last night saw the Installation of a new Knight into Plains of Tabor Preceptory N0. 11, stationed at Colne, Knight Mark Barlow

In the absence of the Eminent Preceptor (who is sunning himself in Cuba) Eminent Knight John Hudson, Past Provincial Almoner, took the chair and the ceremony was split between seven other Knights, which proved a complete success

The Right Eminent Provincial Prior performed the accolade using the ‘Lathom’ sword

Nineteen Knights including three visitors, two of whom were from the Province of West Yorkshire enjoyed a very convivial festive board whichfollowed. It consisting of chilli con carni. a sweet and a rather excellent (and free) beer supplied by Eminent Knight Michael Whittaker. Past Provincial 2^nd, Constable (who owns a micro-brewery)

The newly installed Knight responded suitably to the toast to his health. All in all a night to remember

The meeting started promptly at 11 am. and once the formal opening was completed we had the parading of the Banners which the Right Eminent Provincial Prior, David Harry Gallear, introduced a couple of years ago.

The Priory Meeting gets under way.

The main reason that the Great Seneschal was visiting for the second year in succession was that there was a presentation mid way through the proceedings by the Great Seneschal to Right Eminent Knight Jack Forsyth K C T to mark his 50 years in Knights Templar. This was a very popular interlude and highly appreciated by all the present Knights

The officers were invested and the meeting closed at 1 pm. During the Festive Board presentations and gifts were made to all three visiting dignitaries from London.

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Don’t forget to book for the Provincial Malta Meeting on June 18th. Application forms are available for downloading on this site and also from your Registrar.

A full report on the meeting will be posted in the next day or so, but a copy of the Provincial Prior’s address is attached hereto:-Provincial_Prior’s_address_2012

One of the tables showing the Red Roses provided by E. Kt. David Bell

The second Great Officers Mess was held at Leyland on Monday April 23rd. 29 Great Officers attended against 38 last year.

We deliberately targetted St. George’s Day but there was another Masonic Meeting on the date so we may reveiew for next Year.

A pleasant time was had by all with four tables and no seating plan which meant that everyone sat with someone that they probably had not met before in an in depth way. A nice touch was the provision of Red Roses for every attendee by E. Knight David Bell. We met at 12-30 for dining at 1pm. and everyone was on their way home by 2-30pm. after having had a lovely afternoon.

The four Great Officers who started the Mess with the Provincial Prior. E. Kt. John Gott P. Gt. Reg.; E. Kt. Terry Warrington Prov. Sub Prior; Right Eminent Provincial Prior David Gallear; E. Kt. Jeffrey Taylor Prov. V. Chancellor; E. Kt. David Swindlehurst Comm. Bodyguard.

The Provincial Malta meeting, which was to be held on Monday 11th June, has now moved to MONDAY 18^th JUNE 2012

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The Provincial Second Constable, E. Kt. Ian Clark; The New Eminent Preceptor, E. Kt. Anthony Bent; the Installing I P P E. Kt. Peter Connolly.

Tuesday March 6th. saw the Installation of the new Eminent Preceptor at Jacques de Molay Preceptory No. 36. The Preceptory was honoured by the visit of the Provincial Second Constable, E. Kt. Ian Clark. The Provincial Second Constable was accompanied by the Provincial Vice Chancellor, E. Jeffrey Taylor and the Provincial 2nd. Herald, E. Kt. Bernard Jones.

The new Eminent Preceptor, Kt. Anthony Bent was impressively installed by E. Kt. Peter Connolly ably assisted by other members of the Preceptory.

Kt. Tony Pritchard; New Eminent Prior E. Kt. Anthony Bent; Installing Prior E. Kt. James Lenton Alty P. Gt. Aide de Camp; Kt. Dominic Kent.

Following the Temple Installation the ceremony moved next door the adjacent room which had previously been set out for the installation of E. Kt. Bent as the new Eminent Prior. This ceremony was again carried out in an excellent manner by the retiring Eminent Prior, E. Kt. Peter Connolly.

Following the new Prior’s installation the chair was taken by E. Kt. James Lenton Alty, P. Gt. Aide de Camp who installed as Knights of Malta, Kt. Dominic Kent and Kt. Tony Pritchard. E. Kt. Alty did the whole of the ceremony, including the Banner History, Pentagonal Table and the Octagonal Table explanation, in a superb ceremony.

The evening ended with the usual high standard level of catering for which Jacques de Molay is renowned. There were drinks prior to the meal and a copious supply of wine followed by Port to finish.

EKt. Keith Young, EKt. Ian Toomey and EKt. Stuart Brackstone

First Constable Keith Young visited  the St John of Jerusalem No17 encampment at Ulverston for their Installation Meeting which was held on the 27th February 2012. No 17 has as its usual practice the habit of installing the Eminent Preceptor and then opening in the Malta degree to install the Prior and this meeting was no exception. The Installing Preceptor Stuart Brackstone delivered a smooth and quiet ceremony installing his successor Kt Ian Toomey in good form. He then repeated the performance in the Malta Degree.

E Kt A James P.Pr.Ist Cons. was pleased to present Grand Priory to two recipients an action followed in the Malta with Prov Chancellor Mike Southworth presenting three Malta Certificates.

The Preceptory currently has three candidates waiting in the wings and should enjoy a full work load for the year.

First appointments to Past Rank

Past Great Aide-de-Camp               Joseph Anthony James No. 17

Past Great Aide-de-Camp               Frank George Hood Smith No. 123

Past Great Warden of Regalia         Norman Dunkeld Milburn No. 161

Past Great Chamberlain                  Joseph Edward Lucas No. 210

Past Great Captain of Guards          Emil Dario Salem No. 9

Promotions in Past Ranks

Past Great Registrar                        William Simpson Huck No. 97

Past Great Registrar                        Thomas Firth Jackson No. 494

ALL brother Knights are eligable to visit Great Priory , irrespective of their rank. The next meeting will be on Wendesday 16th May 2012, and is held in Birmingham