Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons – Province of Devonshire
Grand Rank Appointments 2026
First Appointment – Active Grand Rank
Grand Steward John Hipwell Lewis 1284
Promotion – Active Grand Rank
Grand Junior Deacon Bill Philip Caput Anguli 798
First Appointment – Past Grand Rank
Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies Colin Day St John 50
Martin Aldridge Hawton 100
Past Assistant Grand Sword Bearer Christopher Sidwell Benevolent 316
Promotion – Past Grand Rank
Past Grand Junior Overseer Brett Varker Deputy Provincial Grand Master
Past Grand Junior Deacon John Betts Sir Francis Drake 617
Congratulations to all the Brethren on their well deserved appointments.
Active Officer and First Appointments – effective from Tuesday 9th June 2026
Promotions – effective from Tuesday 8th September 2026
In respect of the promotion of our Deputy Provincial Grand Master, his prefix will change to that of a Very Worshipful Brother in September.


