Howard Johnson

21/03/2026

Every city tells a story. Some tell it through stone.

21/03/2026

Feliz cumpleaños al hermano Richard Gleed. Que la luz continúe guiándote y bendiciéndote.

21/03/2026

Thanks very much to Roger and Jeremy for leading our province for the last 7 years. You have given excellent service to on our behalf. Enjoy your retirement however Jeremy has a new role from tomorrow and I’m sure Roger will continue to be a great ambassador for our province.

21/03/2026

Worshipful Brother Brett Varker, the Deputy Provincial Grand Master was the Presiding Officer when he joined the brethren of the Unity Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners 783 when they held their installation meeting in Crediton recently. On this occasion he was accompanied by the Assistant Provincial Grand Master, Worshipful Brother Christopher Elliott, Worshipful Brother Martin Smith, the Provincial Grand Chaplain, Worshipful Brother Robert Palmer, the Provincial Grand Secretary, together with his team of secretaries namely Brother John Hipwell, Deputy Provincial Grand Secretary and Worshipful Brother Jon Webber, the Assistant Provincial Grand Secretary.

After the initial business of the evening have been undertaken, the Worshipful Commander, Worshipful Brother Graham Rowland, presented a cheque to the Deputy Provincial Grand Master for the Devon Mark Charity Association totalling £400, which was in addition to donations to local charities. He then proceeded to install his successor, undertaking the ceremony in an excellent and sincere manner with Worshipful Brother John Musty being installed into the seat of Noah in due form. Worshipful Brother John then went on to appoint and invest his officers.

Following the meeting, the brethren retired to the refectory where they enjoyed a wonderful meal, with a warm and fun filled atmosphere.

During the meal, the newly appointed Tyler, Brother Marc Brooks, was treated to a rendition of “Happy Birthday” as he was celebrating his 33rd birthday that day. His mother had secretly cooked and created a stunning cake which was presented to him and he then shared amongst the brethren.

Content Credits: Jon Webber

21/03/2026

A wonderful and informative afternoon down at the Westshore Masonic Centre in Langford. Great to see so many out. Langford, BC 🇨🇦

21/03/2026

21/03/2026

What a fantastic Masonic week. Wednesday was a trip to MM Hall with the Provincial team to Somersetshire Lodge. Thursday, I was asked to take the chair for a passing ceremony and received my working tools badge. Finishing the week on Saturday at Eldon lodge as SW.

21/03/2026

The Provincial Grand Master, R.W.Bro. Andy Lee was accompanied by the Dep.Prov.G.M., Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies, his Provincial Team, Grand Officers, and serving Worshipful Commanders on their visit to the Oliver Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners No. 751 at Freemasons' Hall, London Road, Leicester.

The lodge was opened by the Worshipful Commander, Mike Singleton, before the Prov.G.M. demanded admission and was then admitted accompanied by the Provincial Officers of the year, Grand Officers and Serving Commanders.

R.W.Bro. Andy gave a heartfelt and personal eulogy for our much beloved Pro Grand Master, M.W.Bro. John Herbert Prizeman. After which, all present stood in silent reflection to honour departed merit.

Following a number of important items of lodge business, the Commander rose to formally welcome the Provincial Grand Master and his Team. He presented the sceptre to the Prov.G.M. and offered him Noah’s Chair. On this occasion, R.W.Bro. Andy accepted both and went on to invite the Provincial Team to fill the lodge offices. They then conducted a wonderful ceremony, elevating Bro Jason Clothier in to the Royal Ark Mariner degree.

All the officers performed to a very high standard, with particular recognition later being given to the Senior Deacon, Phil Crowfoot for the manner in which he conducted the candidate around the lodge, and the Senior Warden, W.Bro. Iain Walker (Dep.Prov.G.M.) for his work and explanation of the nine steps.

The individual pieces of ritual were presented in an exemplary style, W.Bro. Martin Fletcher the Signs and Secrets, W.Bro. Peter Gibson-Leitch the Working Tools and W.Bro. Geoff Phipps the Concluding Address.

The R.W. Commander then had the lodge warrant displayed for Bro Jason, explained about the Regulations of the Order and presented copies of the Lodge and Provincial Bye Laws. The Prov.G.M. welcomed Jason to the Order in general and the Oliver Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners in particular, before directing the Senior Deacon to seat him next to the Treasurer in the lodge!

The chair and sceptre were handed back to W.Bro. Mike and he conducted the remainder of the lodge business with great aplomb.

All the brethren then enjoyed a delicious festive board where there was much enjoyment and great fellowship. A raffle and a very enjoyable game of ‘heads and tails’ led by the Dep.Prov.G.M. raised £361 for the Provincial Grand Masters Discretionary Fund.

The evenings candidate, Bro. Jason articulated what a brilliant experience he had enjoyed and thanked everyone present for the warmth of the welcome he had received.

The photograph shows the Dep.Prov.G.M., Worshipful Commander, Candidate, Prov.G.M. and Provincial Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies.

Content Credits: Andy Lee

21/03/2026

On Wednesday, 18th March, Lodge Scoon & Perth No. 3 held a Regular Meeting in the Lodge Room in Perth, where the Third Degree was conferred.

The Degree was carried out with care and dignity by the Lodge’s Degree Team under the direction of the Master, Bro. E.W. Reid.

This marks a significant milestone in a Brother’s Masonic journey, and we extend our warmest congratulations to him on his advancement.

📸 Pictured: The Master, Bro. E.W. Reid, with the newly raised Master Mason.

Evenings such as these reflect the enduring traditions of the Craft in Perth — combining meaningful ceremonial work with the friendship and fellowship that continue to define our Lodge.

We thank all who contributed to the evening and look forward to welcoming Brethren and visitors to future meetings.

21/03/2026

Happy Birthday To Brother Richard Gleed May The Light Continue To Guide You.

21/03/2026

Today marks some 173 years since Albert Pike,33° received the degrees of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, and began what became a lifelong devotion to the deeper exploration and expansion of the Supreme Council Southern Jurisdiction and Scottish Rite at-large.

It was in March 20th, 1853 that Pike met with Albert Mackey in Charleston, SC, and was communicated the degrees of Secret Master(4°) through the then called Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret (32°).