The Conclave was opened at 5.00pm on 27th June, with Wy. Bro. Chris Hatton presiding. The brethren welcomed the Deputy Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, Wy. Bro. Colin Beerling, PGStB, on his Official Visit to the Conclave, accompanied by many Provincial Officers. Wy. Bro. Colin introduced the members of his escort and said how much he was looking forward to this, the Annual Installation Meeting of Pride of Surrey Conclave No. 118.
Also present was R.Wy. Bro. Laurie Young, Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, a member of the Conclave.
Bro Mark Donovan was installed as Supreme Ruler by Wy. Bro. Graham Emery in an excellent manner and with great dignity. The Address to the new Supreme Ruler and the Lecture on The Weapons were both given in a faultless manner.Wy. Bro. Mark Donovan appointed and invested the Officers for his year and the remaining business on the Agenda was duly conducted.
To round off a most enjoyable afternoon, the Brethren and their many guests enjoyed a splendid meal at the Sutton Masonic Centre.
Article and photos by Chris Eley
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