On Friday the 6th June the Worshipful Master W. Bro, Pierre Ambrody and the brethren of the Canterbury Council 65 were delighted to welcome two visitors to their council meeting to witness the admission, of Bro. Neil Drakley into the degree of St Lawrence the Martyr.

Our Ubiquitous Visitor Bro. Peter Hayler is welcomed by the Worshipful Master W. Bro. Pierre Ambrody

Having opened the Council in due form the Worshipful Master attended to the administrative business of the council before Bro Neil was admitted, received and introduced in the degree of St Lawrence the Martyr. The worshipful master assisted by Bro. Peter Laker as S.D delivered the ceremony with poise, sincerity and warmth.

The District Grand Prefect R. W.Bro. Brian Ward welcomes Bro. Neil Drakley to the Order

The Worshipfull Master W.Bro. Pierre Ambrody with their Newest Member Bro. Neil Drakley

Bro. Neil Drakley flanked by the Worshipfull Master W.Bro. Pierre Ambrody and V.W.Bro. Ralph Apperley

The lecture, which was given by Ralph Apperley was delivered in a near perfect manor and, given that he was only given ten minutes notice, made it all the more remarkable. All in all, it was a ceremony that the council could be very proud of. The District Grand Prefect R.W. Bro Brian Ward who was in attendance welcomed Neil into the order and presented him a personalised welcome letter, a Grid Iron lapel pin and an Allied pen.

The District Grand Prefect R.W.Bro. Brian Ward then presented a Grand Council Certificate to Bro. Peter Lapage which was well received.

The District Grand Prefect R. W.Bro. Brian Ward presents a Grand Council Certificate to Bro. Peter Lapage

During any other business Bro. Peter Lapage rose to give an inspiring and heartfelt plea to the members regarding recruitment of new members to the council and to take every opportunity to publicise the order in general.

The council was then closed in due form whereupon the brethren retired to the bar for refreshments and conversation before enjoying a noisy and good humoured festive board together.

The Worshipfull Master W.Bro. Pierre Ambrody with the Brethren and Visitors

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