Firstly, Excellent Companion Frank Aguis was stepping down as Second Provincial Grand Principal in June after being in the office for two years, Excellent Companion Philip Gabriel, the current Third Provincial Grand Principal will take his place.

The new Third Provincial Grand Principal is to be Excellent Companion William Thomas who is currently the Provincial Scribe E, Excellent Companion Gwilym Jones will become the Provincial Scribe E.

The Most Excellent continued and named his Scribe Nehemiah for 2013/14 as E. Comp Jeffrey T Lee PPrDGDC, a Past Principal of Henry Pendrill Charles Chapter No 3769.

Come and meet 50 members of the Widows Sons motorcycle gang when they arrive at Cardiff Masonic Hall at 3.30pm on Saturday 4th May as part of their three-day Welsh road trip.

Fifty leather-clad Freemasons will descend on Cardiff Masonic Hall as part of the Widows Sons Motorcycle Tour of Wales Leaving Connah’s Quay on the previous day, the gang will visit Caernarfon, Aberystwyth, Haverford West, Swansea, Cardiff, Brecon and Wrexham on a three-day marathon ride.
The group is the Wales Chapter of the international organisation which brings together bikers who are also freemasons.
http://www.cardiffmasonichall.co.uk/widows-sons

Brethren, further to the Provincial Blog posting of 3rd March concerning the Bridgend Regalia Bank set up by W Bro Hugh Thomas, we have placed an updated listing on the Hall Notice Board and on this internet location: www.silvabel.com/4194/regalia.pdf

The stock has been increased with the addition of several Rose Croix (31 & 32) and Order St John items as well as some more Craft and HRA regalia. Almost all of it is in excellent condition and some quite unused.

There is a particularly nice and barely worn Double-Breasted Dinner Suit. (Jacket:Chest 46 – Trousers: Waist 36, Inside Leg 31). Also some white Gloves in reasonable condition and Ties for OSM and QCCC

The Brethren of the Associated Engineers Lodge, (W Bro Phillip Aubrey, WM), have also expressed interest and will be adding some of their unwanted regalia to the stocks. W Bro Hugh is most grateful for this additional support for his initiative.

Should you wish to donate your redundant items please give us a call. We will accept items from any Orders. Our contact details are shown at the bottom of the listing page. As the three of us are in several Lodges/Orders/Good Neighbours each of us is at the Hall sometimes several times a week to accept items and to provide viewing.

URGENT: A significant number of Lodge founders’ jewels has been removed from the Surbiton Masonic Centre in Surrey. It is possible that items will appear for sale – please provide details if you do see anything to: Alistair Lees at inluminluce@googlemail.com

This sadly follows the recent report of a similar theft of Jewels from Twickenham Masonic Hall. Usually the Jewels taken contain precious metals. With the value of the gold in some Jewels approaching £1000 PER JEWEL it is essential that special measures are taken to protect such Jewels within your Province. Advice from the Police suggests the Jewels are quickly melted down, thus destroying part of our Masonic heritage for ever. Please take immediate action before it’s too late.

On the 2nd of April, Bute Lodge will be celebrating its 150th anniversary with a White Table Evening at the Festive Board. Apart from a four course meal, we will have entertainment provided by no less than Matthew Ioan Sims, the renowned Tenor. Many of you may have already been entertained by this “voice” and I am sure that it will add an exceptional dimension to our festivities on this special occasion. Please make every attempt to attend this event celebrating the Bute Lodge. The meeting in the Temple will start at 6.15pm prompt. It is anticipated that we will be joining our wives and other guests by about 7.15pm dinning by 7.30pm. Please bring your wife, partner, friends (with their other halves) and let us make this an evening to remember. The meal consists of Soup of the day, Braised Beef, Lemon Tart, Cheese and Biscuits followed by Coffee. The cost of the meal is £17.50 excluding wine. The Worshipful Master looks forward to the pleasure of your company on this happy evening

Bookings with names to Philip Stock by email on pangolyn@talktalk.net and I will then give the address to send the cheque. Payment in full by Tuesday 26th March 2013.

Brethren,

When St Cecilia Lodge last performed this ceremony it met with general acclaim. However there were many brethren who could not be there on that night, including our own Worshipful Master. It has been decide therefore to repeat the ceremony. For those of you who have not seen the Lodge perform these ceremonies I would inform you that this is not a costume drama, but a demonstration of the 1866 ceremony performed by brethren of the Lodge. It includes commentary and explanation as well as the opportunity for you to take part if you wish. It is also done in such a way as an example of what could be done in your Lodge if desired.

The ceremony will take place on Monday 25th March 2013 at Penarth Masonic Hall at 6.15 – visitors at 6.30 approx.

If you wish to attend and share in the festive board at the end of the ceremony then please let me know on 02920884758 or email rmaps5130@aol.com

Admission to the ceremony is free but dining costs £10.00 per head.

Worshipful Brother John Morgan, Master of St. Quentin’s Lodge no. 4778 for 2012/13, meeting at Cowbridge , during his mastership raised a significant sum for charitable purposes.

One cause he and his Brethren decided to support was the well-being of the residents of our residential complex at Cowbridge, Geoffrey Ash Court.

On Dydd Dewi Sant, he visited the Court and made a presentation to the residents on behalf of the Lodge, which was graciously received by Mrs. Beti Bennett, the senior resident(mother of our Brother, Vince Bennett PM. of 4778 et al).

Pictured with Brother John and Beti are Mrs. Mavis Ashford, Brother Dick Edwards and Mrs. Julia Keates, our manager at the Court.

As the pictures indicate, residents were enjoying a celebratory cup of tea with Welsh cakes and Bara Bryth to mark Saint David’s Day, with resident Mavis really entering into the occasion in traditional style.

This is a good indication of the happy lifestyle the residents enjoy with good company and in safe and secure surroundings.

The Board and the residents would welcome masons and their families to visit by arrangement to see the good work for themselves, which frequently appears to be one of the best kept secrets of our Province.

Our Manager, Mrs. Julia Keates would welcome enquiries on 01446 773933.

LLANGEINOR LODGE 4194 ~ BRIDGEND
Wednesday 6th March ~ Tyle 6.30pm.
Masonic Hall, Coychurch Road, Bridgend CF31 2AP

W Bro Roger Mapstone, PPrJGW, Provincial Grand Orator will give a talk entitled:
“The Journey Begins” An in depth consideration of the First Degree ceremony.
There will be a short period following the talk for questions and discussion.

We have had good response but I extend again on behalf of everyone at Llangeinor a warm welcome to everyone, especially for those Brethren who have joined Freemasonry in recent years. The 1st Degree is where we all started off and so often it passed over our heads in a cloud of mystery, puzzlement and perhaps a little embarrassment.  W Bro Roger hopes to let us view the ceremony with a fresh outlook and to offer some meaning to the entire presentation of the Degree. For those of us who have been in the Craft for a while I hope we too will see things in a new light and that this will bring greater pleasure for us when we witness future ceremonies.

Senior Brethren, please try to encourage your junior members EA and FC and even those recently Raised to come along and hear what Roger has to tell us……

The Festive Board main menu will be Steak & Ale Pie and vegetables.
A Fish course is offered as an alternative upon previous arrangement.
The meal cost is £11.50 (excluding drinks)

Reservations may be made with either Alan or me and pay the dining fee to Treasurer W Bro Hugh Thomas on the night.

NEXT WEDNESDAY IS ……Final reservation day for dining:    27th February
(I am sorry to be unable to pick up all the visitor dining fees but if I win the Lottery – I will <smiles>)

Bro Alan Reeks (Asst Sec) alanreeks@sky.com
W Bro Sylvester Crowley (Master) crowley4194@silvabel.com   or  07827 675 190

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VISITING ENTERED APPRENTICES AND FELLOW CRAFT MUST BRING AN APRON AS WE HAVE BUT LIMITED SUPPLIES

Sincerely and fraternally,
Sylvester

Port Talbot Masonic Centre has a New Telephone number 01639 899299 and we wish to advertise, and to encourage new Membership by inviting the general public to :-

Sunday Lunch at Port Talbot Masonic. Hall a £10.00 two course meal, selection of Starters and deserts, a Free third course 12.00-2..30 pm new refurbished Dining room Bar, and to invite Freemasons wives/partners and their non masonic friends to:

RUGBY INTERNATIONALS £6 includes CURRY RICE AND CHIPS + Sandwiches AND …

SWANSEA Wembley Cup Final please CONTACT R VAUGHAN No 07833223850  FOR DETAILS CHECK NOTICE BOARD Large Screen and Projector and sound system.

New refurbish Dining Room Bar

S&F R Vaughan PPrSGD Secretary Management Business Team/ALBJMC/PBS/Licensee