Allied Masonic Degrees of England and Wales and Districts and Councils Overseas
District Grand Council of Kent
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A new member for Invicta Council No.54
On Monday the 19th February the District Grand Prefect R.W.Bro. Brian Ward made a surprise visit to Invicta Council to witness the introduction of a new member Bro. Shane Lawlor to the Council and to the Order. The Council was also honoured by a visit from the District Grand Prefect from the District of Essex. R.W.Bro. Geoffrey Conway.
The lodge was duly opened in the degree of St Lawrence the Martyr by the Worshipful Master W. Bro. Neville Fourie ably assisted by his officers. Salutations and welcomes were given to the distinguished guests.
Bro Shame Lawlor being congratulated by the DGP R.W.Bro Brian Ward
Bro . Brian Tyler being congratulated by the DGP R.W.Bro. Brian Ward
The Worship Master, assisted by his officers then introduced, received, and admitted Bro. Lawlor as a brother of St Lawrence in a very competent manner. The lecture of the degree was delivered superbly by Bro. Brian Tyler. The District Grand Prefect then welcomed Bro. Lawlor into the Order and on behalf of the Invicta Council presented him with a District of Kent Allied tie, a grid iron lapel pin and in keeping with traditions an Allied pen.
The WM W.Bro Neville Fourie with Bro. Shane Lawlor and the DGP
Bro.'s Shane Lawlor and Brian Tyler
The lodge of St Lawrence was then adjourned and Bro.’s Tyler and Lawlor were asked to retire so that the lodge room could be prepared for the ceremony of the Grand Tilers of Solomon. The role of Solomon, King of Israel was undertaken by W. Bro. Mark Kirby, the role of Hiram, King of Tyre was undertaken by Bro. William Pennell whilst the role of Hiram Abiff was undertaken by W. Bro. Colin Tunbridge. Bro.’s Tyler and Lawlor were then reintroduced into the lodge room with Bro. Tyler taking the role of lead candidate. The brethren and visitors were then treated to what can only be described as master class performance in the delivery of this degree supported equally by solid performances given by the rest of the brethren who took part in the ceremony, but special mention should also go to the Captain of Host W.Bro. David Raymond and the Conductor Bro. Christian Doll, both who delivered their lines perfectly.
Grand Tilers of Solomon team with Candidates Bro.'s Tyler and Lawlor
Upon completed of the ceremony the District Grand Prefect then congratulated both candidates on having the degree of the Grand Tilers of Solomon conferred upon them with special congratulations to Bro. Brian Tyler who had now completed all five degrees in the order.
The lodge room was then restored before the lodge was resumed in the degree of St Lawrence the Martyr. The rest of the business of the Council was completed.
During the risings the District Grand Prefect thanked the brethren of the council again for their warm welcome and also congratulated again the brethren who had delivered such a stunning performance of the Grand Tilers of Solomon. A special thank you was given to W. Bro. Jason Cameron Potter who had performed as both Secretary and Director of Ceremonies during the course of the evening. The District Grand Prefect then asked the Council to support and sponsor the up-and-coming Social Event being held in Folkestone on the 17th August 2024 and was delighted with nods of agreement from the brethren of the council.
The Brethren of Invicta Council with the DGP R.W. Bro. Brian Ward
The lodge was then closed in due form before the brethren retired to the bar for refreshments and conversation. There after fourteen brethren dined together at the festive board.
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