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Province of Kent ERDEMONT LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS No 1894 --~--~ CONSECRATION CEREMONY The Franklin Rooms Gillingham, Kent THURSDAY, 12thJUNE 2008 At 3.30 p.m, Province of Kent The Provincial Grand Master R.W. Bro ROGER HENRY BARLEY CROUCHER Assisted by V.W. Bro. Peter David Williams, PGJO, DPGM V.W. Bro. Alan Eadie, PGJO, APGM V.W. Bro. Frank Holding, PGJO, APGM and the remaining Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge. In late 2006 a number of Mark Master Masons who were also members of a Chapter meeting at Wilmington, thought it would be good idea to create a Mark Lodge to be associated with the Erdemont Craft Lodge and Erdemont Chapter. In March 2007 after having been given a verbal go- ahead, a letter was sent to all our acquaintances who were Mark Master Masons and the first Founders' meeting was held on is" July 2007. This meeting was attended by 18 Founders and three very influential and helpful people Bro. Roger Croucher who was then the Deputy PGM, Brian Holland (prov. Grand Secretary) and Peter Wise (pAGM). We the Founders of the Lodge thank them and the many others who have assisted us for their help and support. THE PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF THE LODGE Worshipful Master W Bro Gordon W S Davie Immediate Past Master W Bro Jeremy J Gaskell Senior Warden W Bro David W W Stiff Junior Warden W Bro Nicholas W J Letherby -3- €on.eaation 9. The Brethren assemble in the temple at 3.20 pm Eternal Wisdom, Whose decree Eternal Strength whose mighty hand Made light to dawn and darkness flee, Hath framed the sky, the sea, the land, 1. The Consecrating Officer enters, accompanied by the Assisting Illumine Thou our earthly sight, Without Thee vain were mortal skill Make us indeed the Sons of Light Make strong our hearts to work Thy will. Officers; he appoints his Officers and opens a Lodge of Mark Master Externa! Beauty who has blessed Masons. The works Thy hands in order dressed Make us Thy loveliness to know And bear Thy Image here below 2. So mote it be. Hail Eternal by Whose aid May our work begun in Thee All created things were made Ever blessed with order be, 10. J)tbitation llraper (First Part) Heaven and earth Thy vast design. And may we, when labours cease, Chant (Omnes) - So mole it be. Hear us, Overseer Divine. Part in harmony and peace. The Brethren turn towards the East. By Thy Glorious Majesty, By the trust we place in Thee, By the badge and mystic sign, 1l. «be Jnbor.ation Hear us Overseer Divine. So mote it be. Chant (Omnes) - So mole il be. 12. The Chaplain reads II Chronicles, Chapter 2, Verses 1 to 4 The Consecrating Officer will be saluted. 3. The Consecrating Officer addresses the Brethren on the object of the 13. The Lodge Board is uncovered. Meeting and calls upon the Chaplain for prayer. The Consecrating Officer and Wardens carry the Elements of Consecration three times around the Lodge, halting in the East 4. «bt $pming ~raptr after each perambulation. Chant (Omnes) - So mole it be. 14. «bt .:f ir~t ~ircuit 5. The Director of Ceremonies addresses the Consecrating Officer. Before the First Circuit the Chaplain reads Psalm 72 verse 16 The Consecrating Officer replies and gives directions. The Brethren sing: - When once of old in Israel Our early Brethren wrought with toil 6. The Petitioners are arranged in order in the East. Jehovah's blessing on them foil 7. The Warrant is read. In showers of Corn and Wine and Oil The Consecrating Officer enquires of the Petitioners if they The Consecrating Officer scatters Corn - the Emblem of approve of the Officers named in the Warrant. Abundance and Plenty. The Petitioners signify their approval by the sign of F. Musical Response - Glory be to God on high 8. «bt $ration by the Chaplain on the Nature and Purpose of the Institution. -5- -4- 15. tEbt jJtconb ~irmit 20. The Chaplain perambulates the Lodge three times, censing. Before the Second Circuit the Chaplain reads Nehemiah Chapter 21. J)tbication l}rll!'tr (Second Part) 10 Verse 39. Chant (Omnes) - So mote it be. The Brethren sing:- When there a shrine to Him a/one They built, with worship sin to foil The Petitioners are arranged in order in the West. On threshold and on corner stone They poured out Corn and Wine and Oil 22. tEbt fl:on~tttating etfiur ~On~tCfatt~tbt 'i.obgt The Consecrating Officer pours Wine - the Emblem of Joy and ) Chant (Omnes) - So mote it be. Gladness. Musical Response - Glory be to God on high ) 23. l}atrillrq,1l1 .tntbittion 16. tEbt tEbirb ~irmit Chant (Omnes) - So mote it be. Before the Third Circuit the Chaplain reads Exodus Chapter 30 Verses 25-26. )n~llllation The Brethren sing: - And we have come, fraternal bands, With joy and pride and prosperous spoil 24. Presentation and Installation of the Master Designate. To honour Him by votive hands (Board of Installed Masters) With streams of Corn and Wine and Oil. 25. The Master is saluted, proclaimed and presented with the Warrant The Consecrating Officer sprinkles Oil - the Emblem of Peace of the Lodge. and Harmony. 26. The Master will appoint and invest the First Officers of the Lodge Musical Response - Glory be to God on high 2i The Addresses (to the Master, Wardens, Overseers and the Brethren) The Petitioners are arranged in order around the Lodge Board. 28. The Lodge Bye-Laws will be approved. 29. The Election of the Consecrating Officers and his Assistant 17. tEbt :.t ourtb ~jrmit Officers as Honorary Members. 30. The Consecrating Officer and his Assisting Officers will retire in Before the Fourth Circuit the Chaplain reads Leviticus Chapter 2 procession. Verse 13. 31. General Lodge Business. The Brethren sing: - Now 0 'er our work this salt we shower, 32. To close the Lodge. Emblem of thy conservant power: And may Thy presence, Lord. we pray, Keep this our Temple from decay. Now the evening shadows closing God of light whose love unceasing Wpmfrom toil to peaceful rest, Doth to all Thy works extend. The Consecrating Officer perambulating alone strews salt - the Mystic arts and rites reposing, Crown our Order with Thy blessing Emblem of Fidelity, Hospitality and Everlasting Friendship. Sacred in eachfaithful breast. Build, sustain us to the end. Humbly now we bow before Thee Musical Response - Glory be to God on high Gratefulfor Thine aid divine, 18. tEbt ~On~tCfatingetfiur J)tbjtatt~ tbt bbgt Everlastingpower and glory Mighty Overseer be Thine. So mote it be. 19. ~ntbtm Disposer Supreme, andjudge of the earth, All honour and praise, dominion and might Who choosethfor Thine the weak and poor, Thou Great Overseer, we render 10 Thee, tEbt j1ationlll antbtm Tofrail earthen vessels and things of no worth, Who round us hath shed Thine own marvellous light, Entrusting Thy riches which aye shall endure. And calls usfrom darkness Thy glory 10 see. 33. The Recession. So mote it be. -6- -7- The Queen *** ***** The Most Worshipful Grand Master, Melon with Parma Ham His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent, GCVO ***** *** The Most Worshipful Pro Grand Master, John Hale Chicken Escalope with Lemon Wedge The Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master Saute and Creamed Potatoes George Robert Gavin Purser Seasonal Vegetables The Right Worshipful Assistant Grand Master Benjamin Addy And the rest of the Grand Officers, Present and Past *** Lemon Meringue Pie and Cream ***** The Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master R.W. Bro. Roger Henry Barley Croucher *** ***** The Deputy Provincial Grand Master, V.W. Bro. Peter David Williams, PGJO Cheese and Biscuits The Assistant Provincial Grand Masters V.W. Bro. Alan Eadie, PGJO V.W. Bro. Frank Holding, PGJO *** And the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers, Present and Past Coffee and Mints ***** *** The Worshipful Master ***** The Visitors Hardy's Shiraz Colombard Chardonnay ***** The Tyler's Toast -8- -9- FOUNDERS AND FIRST OFFICERS Worshipful Master W Bro Gordon W S Davie Immediate Past Master W Bro Jeremy J Gaskell Senior Warden W Bro David W W Stiff Junior Warden W Bro Nicholas W J Letherby Master Overseer W Bro Stephen M Rozier Senior Overseer W Bro E James Edely Junior Overseer Bro Derek J Sweeting Chaplain W Bro Tom E Roberts Treasurer W Bro Thomas Quinn Registrar of Marks W Bro John E Bangerter Secretary W Bro Roy L Cockburn Director of Ceremonies W Bro Alan Wondzinski Almoner W Bro Derek G Shaw Charity Steward W Bro Ian Gallehawk Senior Deacon Bro Peter J C Brooker Junior Deacon Bro Peter R M Reader Assistant Secretary W Bro John Stewart Assistant Director of Ceremonies W Bro Kevin E Murphy Organist Bro Joe. 0 Cole Inner Guard Bro Michael Nolan Stewards Bro Peter E Bames, Bro Peter D Bingham, Bro Robert J Gaywood, Bro Paul D Wheeler, Bro Alan G Jenkins & W Bro Frank L Powell Founders W Bro Robert J Hammond W Bro Ray Rogers Bro Michael J Ingram, Bro Peter J Smith Bro Christopher C Waters Honorary Tyler W Bro Alan Collins