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Information Regarding Annual Convocation of Provincial Grand Chapter – 15th June 2019

June 8, 2019

Worthy Companion,

We look forward to your company at the Annual Convocation of South Wales Provincial Grand Chapter, to be held at Cardiff Masonic Hall on Saturday 15^th June 2019. Please use this link for directions to Cardiff Masonic Hall, and this link for information on travelling to Cardiff.

There will be tea and coffee available from 9:30 a.m. Companions are asked to register, robe and be seated by 10:30 a.m.

Due to space restrictions, there will be one procession of Grand Superintendents and Past Grand Superintendents, which will form at 10:50 a.m. Provincial Grand Chapter will be opened at 11:00 a.m.

Following the Convocation there will be a Reception for Distinguished Guests, followed by Luncheon at 1:00 p.m. (where light jackets are most welcome). Carriages at or before 3:00 p.m.

On behalf of the Grand Superintendent and his Executive I wish you a safe and pleasant journey to South Wales, and I hope that you will enjoy the day.

Warm fraternal regards,
Ben Gait
Provincial Grand Scribe E.

Provincial Grand Chapter, Saturday 15th June 2019 Announcement

May 29, 2019

Dear Companions,

Due to the limited number of 300 available seats at Cardiff Masonic Hall, applications for attendance for Provincial Grand Chapter on Saturday 15th June 2019 have now closed.

The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent and Provincial Executive thank everyone for their wonderful support.

Provincial Church Service – Saturday 11th May 2019

April 25, 2019

Dear Sir and Brother,

PROVINCIAL CHURCH SERVICE – Saturday 11th MAY 2019 at 11.00am

You will have noted in the February 2019 issue of Second Rising that the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master and the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent have decided to hold a joint Provincial Church Service at St. Martin’s Church, 3 St. Martins Road, Caerphilly, CF83 1EF at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, 11th May 2019.

Both the Provincial Grand Master and Grand Superintendent wish that as many as possible of their Grand Officers, and that all their Lodges and Chapters, will be represented on this important day in our Provincial Calendar. All Masters, First Principals, Brethren and Companions along with their families and friends will of course be most welcome to attend.

Please see the attached documents for more information.

Warm fraternal regards,

Ben Gait
Provincial Grand Secretary & Scribe E.
Masonic Province of South Wales

Download a pdf of the 2019 Provincial Church Service letter here

Download the Reply Slip here

Royal Arch Appointments for 2019 – 2020

April 25, 2019

The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent presided over the Annual Royal Arch Luncheon in the Elizabethan Room of the Imperial Hotel in London on 25th April 2019, where the welcome change of venue allowed for extra capacity for him and the Executive to be joined by 100 Companions from the Province.

At the Luncheon, the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent was pleased to announce that he has appointed E.Comp. Phillip A. Aubrey, PGStB, Third Provincial Grand Principal to succeed E.Comp. Gwilym H. Jones, PGStB as Second Provincial Grand Principal and E.Comp. Peter Jones, PGStB, ProvGDC to succeed E.Comp. Phillip A. Aubrey as Third Provincial Grand Principal.

The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent was further pleased to announce that he has appointed E.Comp. Paul Davies, PPrGSN to be the Provincial Grand Scribe N. and E.Comp. Christopher M.L. Davies, PGStB as Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies, and following discussion with the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master, confirmed this Appointment would be in both Provincial Grand Lodge and Provincial Grand Chapter.

The Provincial Grand Principals and Appointees will be Invested at Provincial Grand Chapter in Cardiff Masonic Hall on Saturday 15th June 2019.

New Provincial Grand Wardens named for Appointment for 2019 – 2020

April 24, 2019

The Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master presided over the annual luncheon in the Elizabethan Room of the Imperial Hotel in London on 24th April 2019, where he was joined by over 100 Brethren from his Province.

At the luncheon, the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master was pleased to announce that he has appointed W.Bro. Sidney J. Robling, PAGDC to be the Provincial Senior Grand Warden and W.Bro. Simon K.S. Daniel, PPrGSuptWks to be the Provincial Junior Grand Warden, for the ensuing year.

The Provincial Grand Wardens will be Appointed and Invested at Provincial Grand Lodge in Barry Memorial Hall on Monday 24th June 2019.

Gweithio yn Gymraeg

April 19, 2019

Dewi Sant Lodge No. 9067 to Conduct its Ritual Work in the Welsh Language

The Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master is delighted to announce that the Board of General Purposes is minded to grant permission, in accordance with an accompanying scheme, for a single designated Lodge in the Province to conduct its ritual work in the Welsh language.

The Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master has nominated Dewi Sant Lodge No. 9067 for that privilege.

Accordingly, upon the Board’s receipt and approval of a certified translation it is expected that permission will be granted for Dewi Sant Lodge No. 9067 to begin working in Welsh from the beginning of the new Masonic season in October.

At a meeting of Dewi Sant Lodge on Wednesday 17th April 2019, the brethren present received the news with absolute delight; as working in what for many is their mother tongue has been a long-held ambition of the Lodge.

Lodge Secretary, W.Bro. Elfan W. Jones, PPrJGW noted

“The members of Dewi Sant Lodge are absolutely overjoyed at this news and are optimistic for the exciting new chapter that lies ahead. We are incredibly grateful to the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master, R.W.Bro. Gareth Jones, for his invaluable work in securing this momentous step forward.”

Mae’r Gwir Hybarch Brif Feistr y Dalaith wrth ei fodd cael cyhoeddi fod Bwrdd y Dibenion Cyffredinol yn bwriadu rhoi caniatâd, yn unol â chynllun atodedig, i un Gyfrinfa ddynodedig yn y Dalaith i gynnal ei gwaith seremonïol yn yr iaith Gymraeg.

Mae’r Gwir Hybarch Brif Feistr y Dalaith wedi enwebu Cyfrinfa Dewi Sant ar gyfer y fraint honno.

O ganlyniad, wedi i’r Bwrdd dderbyn a chymeradwyo cyfieithiad ardystiedig, disgwylir y rhoddir caniatâd i Gyfrinfa Dewi Sant i ddechrau gweithio yn Gymraeg o ddechrau’r tymor Saeryddol newydd ym mis Hydref.

Derbyniodd y rhai hynny a oedd yn bresennol y newyddion â llawenydd di‑ben‑draw, am fod gweithio yn yr hyn sy’n famiaith i lawer o’r Brodyr wedi bod yn uchelgais hirdymor gan y Gyfrinfa.

Dywedodd yr H. Fd Elfan W. Jones PI-WBD

“Mae’r aelodau yn llawen y tu hwnt ac uwchben eu digon a mwy wrth glywed y newyddion hyn ac maent yn edrych ymlaen yn ffyddiog at y cyfnod newydd cyffrous sydd i ddod. Yr ydym yn hynod o ddiolchgar i’r Gwir Hybarch Brif Feistr y Dalaith, y G.H. Frawd Gareth Jones am ei waith amhrisiadwy wrth sicrhau’r cam enfawr hwn.”

Notice of Provincial Grand Lodge Committee: Friday 03rd May 2019

April 12, 2019

A meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge Committee to be held at Barry Memorial Hall, Gladstone Road, BARRY, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 8NA, on Friday the 03rd May 2019 at 6.00pm

Dress: Smart/Informal

Business:

To Receive and Consider the Provincial Grand Treasurer’s report
To Receive and Consider the Provincial Grand Registrar’s report
To Receive and Consider the Provincial Grand Almoner’s report
To Receive and Consider the Provincial Grand Charity Steward’s report
To Receive and Consider the Provincial Membership Officer’s report
To Receive and Consider the report of the General Purposes Committee
To Receive a Briefing on Developments in the Royal Arch from the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent
To Receive an Address by the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master
Any other business

N.B. Provincial Grand Lodge Committee consists of the Grand Officers, Provincial Grand Officers of the year, members of the General Purposes Committee and the Master of every Lodge in the Province (or his nominated Representative).

Any Master unable to attend should inform the Provincial Grand Secretary, through his Lodge Secretary, of the name of the Past Master nominated to represent him. Such Nominee cannot be a Grand Officer or an Acting Provincial Grand Lodge Officer.

Download a pdf of the Provincial Grand Lodge Committee Meeting summons

Preliminary Notice: The Annual Meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge will be held at Barry on Monday, 24th June 2019. Masters and Wardens of all Lodges are expected to attend.

Riders announced for the ‘Home from Home’ bike ride

March 20, 2019

Brethren, I am delighted to announce that I now have a team of 6 riders who are in training to take part in my Home from Home cycle challenge on Saturday 22nd of June, 2019. The majority of the riders have been cycling with me over the last few years as part of the Swansea Masonic MAMILs cycle group and took part in the ‘Gower Challenge’ ride last summer.

Training will now be stepped up to prepare the riders for the massive challenge of cycling the 175 miles from Llandudno to Porthcawl in ONE day and I know the knowledge of your support will greatly encourage them in their efforts. We have already received many generous donations from Lodges, Chapters and individuals for which we thank you all.

Riders

WBro. Simon Francis, Sketty Hall Lodge No 8752
WBro. Jason Thomas, Tuscan Lodge No. 7267
WBro. Richard Owen, Sketty Hall Lodge No. 8752
Bro. Steve Bain, Celtic Eagle Lodge No 9132, Caradoc Lodge No. 1573
Bro. Scott Mewse, Lodge of Sincerity No. 8531
Bro. Derek Johnson, Cambrian Lodge No. 364

To sponsor this ride, you can donate online by clicking here, cheques can be made payable to ‘2021 Festival’ reference ‘Bike’ on the rear and sent to me at the below address.

Thank you for your support.

Simon Francis
Provincial Junior Grand Warden
3, Heol Pant y Dwr, Gorseinon. SA4 4ZF

Promotions and Appointments to Grand Rank 2019

March 5, 2019

The Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master is delighted to announce the names of the 10 Brethren in our Province, who have accepted Promotion or First Appointment in Craft Grand Rank.

Promotions in Grand Rank

W.Bro. Marc Lewis – Promoted to Senior Grand Deacon
W.Bro. Michael T. Holland – Promoted to Past Grand Sword Bearer
W.Bro. William E. Jenkins – Promoted to Past Grand Sword Bearer
W.Bro. Richard Lewis – Promoted to Past Grand Sword Bearer
W.Bro. Jeffery T. Coles – Appointed to Past Junior Grand Deacon
W.Bro. Vivian A. Telling – Appointed to Past Junior Grand Deacon

Appointments to Grand Rank

W.Bro. Christopher M. L. Davies – Appointed to Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies
W.Bro. Gherold M. Davies – Appointed to Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies
W.Bro. Peter Hamley – Appointed to Past Assistant Grand Standard Bearer
W.Bro. Ariel I. Roque – Appointed to Past Grand Pursuivant

In consequence of their Promotions; Brothers Jenkins, Holland and Lewis will be accorded the prefix Very Worshipful.

NB: Although being subscribing members in South Wales, Brother Michael Holland’s Promotion originated from the Masonic Province of Herefordshire and Brother Richard Lewis’s Promotion originated from the Masonic Province of Bristol, where they serve as Deputy Provincial Grand Masters.