Metropolitan Council Welcomes Deputy District Grand Prefect

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Published: Thursday, 16 January 2025 11:54

A fantastic meeting of Metropolitan TI Council at Mark Masons' Hall on Wednesday 15th January. The meeting was also honoured by the presence of the Deputy District Grand Prefect W. Bro. Scott Cargill. This was the Dep. DGP's first outing in his new role and he was accompanied by a delegation of District Grand Officers. There were over 30 brethren present in the Grand Temple.

The Council conducted the degree of The Red Cross of Babylon for 10 candidates with Bro. David Daniel as the nominated candidate. The Royal Arch Council was conducted in fine style by the Worshipful Master W. Bro. Tony Pattison assisted by his officers.

W. Bro. Roger Keys then took the principle's chair to conduct the Persian Court, again with some fine ritual and assisted by members of the Council.

The degree complete, other Council business was conducted including the election of Master Elect Bro. Stephen Roberts. Business concluded, the Council was closed and members and guests retired to the departure lounge on the 2nd floor before proceeding to the Hertford room for the festive board.

2 delightful courses, fine wines, cheese and port were consumed with much warmth and chatter in the room. Finally, toasts were given, fire executed, responses made and all concluded by the WM giving the last toast to their next merry meeting.

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December Newsletter

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Published: Sunday, 22 December 2024 07:00

The December edition of the District Newsletter is now available.

To read the latest edition simply click on the link below

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Previous editions can be found under "LATEST" in the menu bar at the top of the page.

District Annual Meeting

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Published: Friday, 22 November 2024 11:00

On Saturday 16 November in the splendour of the Grand Temple in Mark Masons' Hall, R.W. Bro. Colin Woodcock MBE District Grand Prefect, welcomed R.W. Bro. Clive Manuel P.Dep.G.M. and a galaxy (is that the correct collective noun?) of other District Grand Prefects as well as representatives of other Districts and London members to London's Annual Meeting. 

Following the official welcome - which was full of the usual banter and laughter - the District Grand Prefect got down to the formal business of the day, of which one of the highlights was the investiture of W. Bro. Scott Cargill P.G.J.D. as the new Deputy District Grand Prefect. Scott replaces V.W. Steven Warwick P.G.Reg., who has been in post for 14 years and R.W. Bro. Colin paid fulsome praise to the huge amount of work and support provided by Steven during his time in office. Scott was previously the District Grand Secretary for 4 years.

The District Grand Prefect's address can be read here: DGP's AGM Address 16th Nov 2024 

The alms collection raised almost £500 which will be topped up by the District to £1,000 and will be donated to the Alzheimer's Society. Each year the charity is selected by one of the District's members or, in this case, his wife.

After the formal meeting, there was time for pre-prandial drinks before almost 100 brethren sat down to a fine luncheon of roasted sable fish followed by dark chocolate and cherry tart with honeycomb icecream.

All-in-all a most excellent way to spend 3.5 hours on a Saturday! 

More photos of the meeting can be viewed here:  District AGM

Metropolitan TI - DGP, Dep DGP & New Member

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Published: Thursday, 21 November 2024 08:17

Members of Metropolitan TI Council assembled in the Bristol room at Mark Masons' Hall for their November meeting. The meeting was graced by the presence of our District Grand Prefect R.W. Bro Colin Woodcock and the Deputy District Grand Prefect W. Bro. Scott Cargill, who were both at the meeting as members of the Council.

The Worshipful Master, W. Bro. Tony Pattison opened the meeting, and then proceeded to conduct the degree of St. Lawrence the Martyr to admit into the order Bro. David Daniels. This was conducted in fine style with the lecture being given excellently by W. Bro. Roger Keys.

W. Bro. David Green then took the Principle's chair to conduct the Grand Tilers of Solomon. David was on top form to create three Brethren as Grand Tilers with an equally flawless lecture from Bro. Jake Mossom.

The Council was resumed into St. Lawrence and the Worshipful Master reported that W. Bro. David Green had tracked down a Past Master's jewel which appeared to have been owned by W. Bro. Gordon Little a member and Past Master of the Council. The Worshipful Master thanked W. Bro. David for securing the jewel and presenting it back to the Council.

Meeting complete the Brethren visited the duty free lounge on the 2nd floor before making their way to the Earl of Euston room where they enjoyed a most excellent festive board with wine and port. Toasts were given, responses made and finally the Worshipful Master wished everyone a happy festive period and toasted to their next merry meeting.

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