Worshipful Brother Brett Varker, the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, travelled to the Far East of the Province recently, to the town of Seaton, to join the brethren of the De La Pole Mark Lodge 372. He was accompanied by several Grand Officers, including Very Worshipful Brother John Eaton, Past Deputy Provincial Grand Master, Very Worshipful Mike Daniels, Past Grand Senior Overseer, the Provincial Grand Treasurer, and Very Worshipful Brother Martin Mitten, Past Grand Junior Overseer.
Also present was Worshipful Brother Robert Palmer, Grand Steward, who headed up an entourage of Provincial Grand Officers, many of whom had travelled great distances from around the Province. These brethren included Worshipful Brother Julian Turner, Provincial Grand Junior Warden together with the three Provincial Overseers, namely Worshipful Brothers Nigel Frude, Master Overseer, David Richards Senior Overseer, and Dr Alan Howlett, Junior Overseer.
There were more than 40 Brethren packed into the temple as the Worshipful Master, Worshipful Brother Anthony Whitehead, welcomed those attending before presenting the Assistant Provincial Grand Master with a cheque for 1000 Guinea’s (£1050) to be given to the Devon mark Charity Association.
The brethren then witnessed the installation ceremony of Worshipful Brother Nickolas Reynolds as the new Worshipful Master, which was undertaken in an exemplary manner by Worshipful Brother Anthony.
One of the of exceptional pieces of ritual for the evening was delivered by one of their newer brethren, Brother Jacek Palczewski, who was advanced in October 2024, and this was only his 3rd meeting since then. Brother Jacek presented the working tools in an exceptional word-perfect manner. An excellent achievement, especially considering that English is his second language.
Following the meeting the brethren retired into the refectory and enjoyed a wonderful festive board
