Escolar Documentos
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MINUTES
of the
one hundred and twenty-fifth Annual Convocation and
Annual Investiture of Grand Conclave held at
Freemasons Hall, Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5AZ
on
Tuesday, 11 November, 2014
present
Grand Supreme Ruler
M.Wy.Bro. Michael William Guest
Deputy Grand Supreme Ruler
R.Wy.Bro. Brian William Price
Assistant Grand Supreme Ruler
R.Wy.Bro. John Brackley
R.Wy.Bro. Michael Edward Herbert, P.Dep.G.S.R.
R.Wy.Bro. Brian Clifford Wareham, P.Dep.G.S.R., O.S.S.M.M.
R.Wy.Bro. H. Gould, OBE, G.Chan.
R.Wy.Bro. M. Bendig, G.Chan.
R.Wy.Bro. J. A. Green, G.Chan.
R.Wy.Bro. P. R. Clement, G.Chan.
R.Wy.Bro. R. L. Gan, JP, G.Chan.
R.Wy.Bro. N. A. B. Grout, G.Chan.
R.Wy.Bro. R. W. Leavers, G.Chan.
R.Wy.Bro. A. C. Sweeney, G.Chan.
R.Wy.Bro. R. V. Wallis, JP, G.Chan.
Provincial and District Grand Supreme Rulers
R.Wy.Bro. C. K. Huddlestone...............Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, Beds., Cambs. & Herts.
R.Wy.Bro. B. B. Kessell...............................................Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, Cornwall
R.Wy.Bro. R. S. Moss..........................................Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, East Midlands
R.Wy.Bro. I. H. Taylor.....................................Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, West Lancashire
R.Wy.Bro. R. M. Henderson..........................................Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, Durham
R.Wy.Bro. Dr J. A. Elmore.............................................Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, Suffolk
R.Wy.Bro. J. S. Stevens.................Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, Staffordshire and Shropshire
R.Wy.Bro. J. S. Braithwaite............................... Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, North Scotland
R.Wy.Bro. M. M. Elliott....................................... Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, Warwickshire
R.Wy.Bro. G. F. Hambidge..........................Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, Dorset & Wiltshire
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R.Wy.Bro. D. K. Jesson........................ Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, Oxon., Berks. & Bucks.
R.Wy.Bro. G. L. Gill....................................... District Grand Supreme Ruler, Southern Caribbean
R.Wy.Bro. C. T. Cooper...............................................Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, Somerset
R.Wy.Bro. L. W. Hughson...................................... Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, West Wales
R.Wy.Bro. P. N. Rose.......................................................Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, Sussex
R.Wy.Bro. I. P. Duff..............................................Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, East Scotland
R.Wy.Bro. T. P. Dutt..................................................Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, Middlesex
R.Wy.Bro. R. Mussell............. Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, Gloucestershire & Herefordshire
R.Wy.Bro. L. J. Young..................................................... Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, Surrey
R.Wy.Bro. G. H. Fenwick.................... Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, North & East Yorkshire
R.Wy.Bro. K. D. Kennedy................................... Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, West Scotland
R.Wy.Bro. P. J. Wise...........................................................Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, Kent
R.Wy.Bro. W. A. Radford................................ Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, Northumberland
R.Wy.Bro. P. E. Ribi...................................................... Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, London
R.Wy.Bro. I. S. MacFarlane................Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, Cheshire & North Wales
R.Wy.Bro. G. Hutchinson.................................. Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, West Yorkshire
R.Wy.Bro. S. M. Ayres..................................................... Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, Essex
R.Wy.Bro. D. A. Holloway................................ Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, Worcestershire
R.Wy.Bro. G. D. Evans........... Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, South Wales & Monmouthshire
R.Wy.Bro. R. Habbitts.................................................... Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, Norfolk
R.Wy.Bro. R. F. Guest.............................................. Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, Devonshire
R.Wy.Bro. S. J. Regal........................................Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, Channel Islands
R.Wy.Bro. B. K. Khoo, KMN, AMN..................... District Grand Supreme Ruler, South East Asia
R.Wy.Bro. F. G. H. Smith................................. Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, East Lancashire
R.Wy.Bro. R. C. W. Batchelor........Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, Hampshire & Isle of Wight
GRAND OFFICERS
R.Wy.Bro. R. B. Roberts....................................................................................... Grand Counsellor
R.Wy.Bro. T. D. Currans...............................................................................................Grand Guide
R.Wy.Bro. Revd T. J. Walker, P.G.G...................................................................... Grand Chaplain
R.Wy.Bro. M. E. Slater, P.Prov.G.S.R................................. President of the Executive Committee
V.Wy.Bro. M. B. Squires........................................................................................ Grand Treasurer
R.Wy.Bro. P. H. Rollin, P.G.G................................................................................. Grand Registrar
V.Wy.Bro. R. A. Williams............................................................... Grand Director of Ceremonies
V.Wy.Bro. His Hon. I. D. G. Alexander, QC............................................. Deputy Grand Registrar
R.Wy.Bro. Lt.Cdr. A. P. D. Hannagan, RD, P.G.G.................................... Deputy Grand Recorder
V.Wy.Bro. C. M. L. Davies..................................................Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies
V.Wy.Bro. F. C. Spencer......................................................Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies
V.Wy.Bro. T. F. Auber.................................................................................................Grand Visitor
V.Wy.Bro. L. E. Bourne, JP.........................................................................................Grand Visitor
V.Wy.Bro. R. J. Bridger...............................................................................................Grand Visitor
V.Wy.Bro. C. Hume.....................................................................................................Grand Visitor
V.Wy.Bro. L. M. Keats............................................................................ Assistant Grand Chaplain
V.Wy.Bro. Dr P. Mycock......................................................................... Assistant Grand Registrar
V.Wy.Bro. J. C. Roberts, P.G.V............................................................... Assistant Grand Recorder
V.Wy.Bro. M. B. Budds, P.G.V............................................................... Assistant Grand Recorder
V.Wy.Bro. I. A. Eaton.......................................................Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies
V.Wy.Bro. W. J. Riach......................................................Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies
V.Wy.Bro. P. W. Johnston............................................................................... Grand Sword Bearer
V.Wy.Bro. F. Cooke......................................................................................Grand Standard Bearer
V.Wy.Bro. J. N. Thomas..................................................................................... Grand Bow Bearer
V.Wy.Bro. Lt.Col. J. C. Chambers, P.G.V............................................................... Grand Organist
V.Wy.Bro. J. V. Bluett, P.G.V..................................................................... Deputy Grand Organist
V.Wy.Bro. G. R. Horstman........................................................................................Grand Guarder
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There were also present a large number of Past Grand Officers, Supreme Rulers, Past
Supreme Rulers and Princes of the Order.
An Arch of Steel was formed under the direction of the Commander, V.Wy.Bro. R. T.
A. Gray, P.G.V., as follows: Wy.Bros. Capt. W. D. Porter, P.A.G.D.C., R. J. George, W.
Favish, D. A. Griffiths, D. Dorwood, T. J. Franks, R. N. Baker, J. J. Dwyer, S. Manning, A.
Leavers, A. Thomas, I. T. D. Smith., J. D. Burgess, and Bro. L. G. Clement.
1. OPENING
Grand Conclave was opened in Ample Form by the Most Worthy Grand Supreme Ruler at
12.30 p.m.
2. INMEMORIAM
The Grand Supreme Ruler addressed the Brethren as follows:
During the last year the Almighty Friend of All Friends has called a number of Brethren to
higher service, including 80 Grand Officers, who are all detailed in the Report of the Executive
Committee. However, I would like to mention in particular the loss of R.Wy.Bro. Graham
Acton Bracewell, P.Prov.G.S.R., R.Wy.Bro. Edward Lawrence Joseph Smith, P.Prov.G.S.R.,
R.Wy.Bro. Kenneth Allan Brown, P.G.G., R.Wy.Bro. Thomas James Albert Gibbons, P.G.G.,
R.Wy.Bro. David Carr Hooker, P.G.G., R.Wy.Bro. Donald Postles, P.G.G., R.Wy.Bro. Frank
William Rosser, P.G.G. and R.Wy.Bro. Norman Boyce Underhill, P.G.G.
Today we are offering our thanks to the Almighty Friend of all Friends for their friendship,
and I now call upon the Grand Chaplain for a memoriam prayer.
The Brethren stood to Order whilst the Grand Chaplain offered prayer.
The Grand Supreme Ruler addressed the Brethren as follows:
Today is the eleventh day of the eleventh month. This morning eleven oclock was the
time for the customary Act of Remembrance. Many of you may not have been able to share
properly in this, because of work for or travelling to this meeting. So it is appropriate that we
should now have a brief observance in remembrance. Brethren, please stand. Let us remember
before God, the Almighty Friend of all Friends, and commend to His sure keeping. All those
who have died for their country in war, those whom we knew and whose memory we treasure,
those who were our Brethren in this fraternal Order, all those who have lived and died in the
service of mankind. Let us keep silence.
The Grand Organist then played the last post whilst the Grand Chaplain recited: They shall
grow not old as we that are left grow old; age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. At
the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.
The Grand Chaplain then gave the following prayer: Almighty friend of all friends, from
whose love we can never be parted either by death or life; hear our prayers and thanksgiving
for all whom we remember this day. Fulfil in them the purpose of Thy love; and bring us all,
with them, to Thine eternal joy.
3. ACTIVEOFFICERS
The Acting Grand Recorder called the Roll of the Active Officers all being present except
seven who had sent apologies.
4. MINUTES
The Minutes of the Annual Meeting held on 14 November 2013, having been printed and
circulated with the Summons for the meeting, were taken as read and confirmed.
5. REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
On the proposition of the President of the Executive Committee, seconded by the Acting
Grand Recorder, the Report of the Executive Committee for the twelve months ended 31
August 2014, was taken as read, approved and adopted. (The Report is printed as Annex A
hereto).
6. REPORT OF THE GRAND GUIDE
The Grand Guide, R.Wy.Bro. T. D. Currans, presented his report for the twelve months ended
31 August 2014. The report, having been printed and circulated with the summons for the
meeting, and printed as Annex B hereto, was taken as read and confirmed.
7. AUDITED STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS 2012-2013
On the proposition of the Grand Treasurer, seconded by the Acting Grand Recorder and
carried by the Brethren, the Audited Statement of Accounts of the Order for the financial year
1 September 2012 to 31 August 2013, and printed as Annex C hereto, were formally approved
and adopted.
8. REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER
The Grand Treasurer presented his Report on the Accounts of Grand Conclave for the
financial year 1 September 2013 to 31 August 2014.
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of Mark Master Masons of England and Wales and its Districts and Lodges Overseas, and of
the Ancient and Honourable Fraternity of Royal Ark Mariners; Sublime Prince of the Royal
Secret 32nd Degree in the Valley of Washington, District of Columbia, under the Ancient
and Accepted Scottish Rite for the Southern jurisdiction of the United States of America; Past
Grand Councillor in the Grand Council of the Order of Royal and Select Masters of England
and Wales and its Districts and Councils Overseas; Past Grand Senior Warden in the Grand
Council of the Order of the Allied Masonic Degrees of England and Wales and Districts and
Councils Overseas; Past Grand Chancellor in the Grand Senatus of the Ancient and Masonic
Order of the Scarlet Cord in the British Isles and its Districts and Consistories Overseas; Past
Grand Counsellor; etc, etc. etc.;
By R.Wy.Bro. P.A. Norman, P.G.G.:
And that JOHN ALAN WRIGHT A Bachelor of Science in Agriculture of the University of
Reading; Past Senior Grand Deacon in the United Fraternity of Antient, Free and Accepted
Masons of England; Past Assistant Grand Sojourner in the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal
Arch Masons of England; Past Provincial Grand Master for Essex in the Grand Lodge of Mark
Master Masons of England and Wales and its Districts and Lodges Overseas; A Member of
the Grand Masters Royal Ark Council in the Ancient and Honourable Fraternity of Royal
Ark Mariners; Knight Commander of the United Orders of the Great Priory of the United
Religious, Military and Masonic Orders of the Temple and of St John of Jerusalem, Palestine,
Rhodes and Malta of England and Wales and its Provinces Overseas; Sublime Prince of the
Royal Secret 32nd Degree, in the Ancient and Accepted Rite under the Supreme Council 33rd
Degree, for England and Wales and its Districts and Chapters Overseas; Knight Commander
of Constantine of the Grand Imperial Conclave for England and Wales and its Divisions and
Conclaves Overseas of the Masonic and Military Order of the Red Cross of Constantine and
the Orders of the Holy Sepulchre and of St. John the Evangelist; Grand Master of the Grand
Council of the Order of Royal and Select Masters of England and Wales and its Districts and
Councils Overseas; Past Grand Senior Warden in the Grand Council of the Order of the Allied
Masonic Degrees of England and Wales and Districts and Councils Overseas; Past Grand
Chancellor in the Grand Senatus of the Ancient and Masonic Order of the Scarlet Cord in
the British Isles and its Districts and Consistories Overseas; Holder of the Seventh Degree,
Honoris Causa, in the Worshipful Society of Operative Freemasons; Holder of the Certificate
of Merit in the Grand College of Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests and Order of Holy
Wisdom; Knight Commander of the Holy City in the Grand Priory of the Knights Beneficent
of the Holy City of the Rectified Scottish Rite of England and Wales; Past Provincial Grand
Master for North Thames in the Royal Order of Scotland; 9th Grade, Magus Honoris Causa
of the Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia; Past Grand Counsellor; etc, etc. etc.; have this day
been Invested and Constituted Right Worthy Grand Chancellors of the Grand Conclave of the
Order of the Secret Monitor, or Brotherhood of David and Jonathan, in the British Isles and its
Districts and Conclaves Overseas;
Whom, may the Almighty Friend of All Friends long preserve;
The Grand Chancellors were saluted under the direction of the Grand Director of Ceremonies.
R.Wy.Bro. Peter Coles returned thanks, on behalf of the newly appointed Grand Chancellors.
10. GRAND SUPREME RULERS ADDRESS
The Grand Supreme Ruler addressed Grand Conclave as follows:
Brethren, as I rise to address you on this very special occasion, it is most heartening to see so
many here, especially those who have travelled from overseas and from distant places at home.
Those from overseas will be welcomed individually later. As far as home is concerned, may I
at this stage, mention just one brother who is 91 on his next birthday, which is on 25 December,
and who has travelled well over 500 miles from the north of Scotland. I refer to R.Wy.Bro. John
Charles Grant, P.G.G.Brother G.D.C., will you please conduct him to me. R.Wy.Bro. Jock,
a Founder of three of the five conclaves in your Province, Im told that you havent missed a
single meeting in two of them and only a few in the third one and that at 90 you still take active
roles in the ceremonies. In addition, you have been a reliable source of sound advice on matters
in North Scotland. I am therefore promoting you to the rank of Past Grand Counsellor and now
invest you with the sash and congratulate you.
I have already mentioned Home and Overseas and I suppose that in looking back over the past
twelve months, you might view it as a year of Home and Away. Let me review just a few of
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the highlights. First, the installation of six new Provincial Grand Supreme Rulers and District
Grand Supreme Rulers, both at home and away. Perhaps I can ask each of the new Rulers to
stand as I name them, so that we can formally welcome them in this Grand Conclave.
R.Wy.Bro. Stephen Regal for Channel Islands.
R.Wy.Bro. Dr Khoo Boo Khean for South East Asia.
R.Wy.Bro. Frank Smith for East Lancashire.
R.Wy.Bro. Richard Batchelor for Hampshire & I.o.W.
Unfortunately R.Wy.Bro. Martin Thomas (The Far East) and R.Wy.Bro. Jose Luis MenoyoGarcia (Spain) have not been able to travel to join us today.
We congratulate them all and wish them every success in their new appointments. We are also
grateful to their predecessors for their periods of stewardship. In the ceremonies of installing
new Rulers in these widespread locations, I have had splendid support by the team of active
Grand Officers and the members of the Grand Supreme Rulers Arch of Steel; I do thank them.
Amongst other happenings at home, the O.S.M. Benevolent Fund merits a word or two. It is
encouraging to note that the generosity of provinces, conclaves and individuals (for example
Trevor Cavills O.S.M. napkin scheme), has replenished the Fund sufficiently to resume
matched-funding donations, that is disbursements to worthy causes to match (within stated
limits) the donations made by provinces.
In addition to installing Provincial Rulers at home, I have been able to make visits to several
Provinces and Conclaves and enjoyed the welcome and company of the Brethren. None more
so than at the meeting of The Supreme Rulers Conclave No. 123 in June. My Deputy, R.Wy.
Bro. Brian Price, performed a This is your Life operation on me, (an embarrassingly wellresearched This is your Life operation), followed by presentations, on behalf of all the Brethren
and conclaves of the Order, of a Book of Messages from Provinces and Conclaves (including a
poem by the Arch of Steel Conclave), a magnificent specially-commissioned oil painting of the
Helvellyn Ridge in the Lake District and a most generous cheque. May I reiterate that I am so
grateful to the Brethren for their kindness and generosity, in presenting these lasting mementos.
Now, important events away from home. In December last year, sovereign Grand Conclaves
and Councils were constituted in India in the O.S.M. and the Orders of the r.S.M. and the
A.M.D. I had the honour to lead an enthusiastic and experienced team drawn from the U.K.,
Sri Lanka, Malaysia and the Caribbean, to carry out the Grand Inauguration Ceremonies in
the O.S.M. and on behalf of the Grand Masters of the RSM, M.Ill.Comp. J. Alan Wright, and
of the A.M.D., M.W.Bro. Tom Jackson, installing our good friend and Past Assistant Grand
Supreme Ruler, Madhavan Chellappa, as Grand Master in each of the new Orders. We wish
him continued success in his high Offices.
A further important feature of this visit to India was the performance of the complex Scarlet
Cord 4th Grade Ceremony by a team under the command of M.Dist.Comp. Andy Sweeney, the
Grand Summus of the Order of the Scarlet Cord.
The other major overseas event was at the end of July in Malaysia. Nine of us from the U.K.
were joined in Kuala Lumpur and Penang by other inveterate travellers from India, Sri Lanka,
the Caribbean and Hong Kong to carry out Consecrations in the O.S.M. and the A.M.D., and
three Installations of District Rulers (2 in O.S.M. and 1 in Scarlet Cord), as well as constituting
a Scarlet Cord District. I was particularly honoured that the Brethren had asked for one of the
new conclaves to be named the Michael Guest Conclave.
As regards Hong Kong, V.Wy.Bro. Martin Thomas had kindly agreed to travel to Malaysia
with a number of his Brethren, so that I could install him as District Grand Supreme Ruler for
the District of the Far East during our visit, rather than be installed in his home territory but by
a past District Grand Supreme Ruler.
The whole visit to Malaysia was accomplished by the Brethren at their own expense. The visit
was not classified by M.M.H. as an official event, so there was no financial contribution by
M.M.H. or participation by any of the Secretariat. We enjoyed fantastic hospitality from the
Brethren of Malaysia, led by R.Wy.Bro. Khoo Boo Khean, including for example the regal
banquet prepared by five Australian celebrity chefs at his house-warming. I am very grateful
to him for his kindness and thorough organisation and also to the all the members of the team
for their personal support and work in what was viewed as one of the happiest, hard-working
overseas visits. More importantly, we realised that it meant a great deal to the Brethren of
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Malaysia and Hong Kong, who were very appreciative of what we did.
Whilst I am saying thank you, I must pay tribute to R.Wy.Bro. Brian Price, my Deputy Grand
Supreme Ruler for the last four years. He has supported me marvellously, both at home and
away, despite bouts of ill-health. We are so glad that recent serious operations appear to have
solved his internal problems and restored him to good health.
I must also thank R.Wy.Bro. John Brackley for his work as Assistant Grand Supreme Ruler
and for his ever-available good advice. There are many others I need to thank, but the list is
too long to detail everyone. So forgive me if I just mention the Grand Guide, Trevor Currans,
the Grand Chaplain, Trevor Walker, the Grand Treasurer, Michael Squires, that superb G.D.C.,
Paul Clement, and his Deputies, the Grand Supreme Rulers Arch of Steel, the Grand Recorder
and his secretarial staff and Len Millings and Tommy Thomson.
So now, as we move into a new era in the O.S.M., with a new Grand Supreme Ruler, may
I thank you for allowing me to lead and serve as your Grand Supreme Ruler and for your
friendship and support.
11. ELECTION OF THE GRAND SUPREME RULER
The Right Worthy Grand Supreme Ruler called upon R.Wy.Bro. M. E. Herbert, P.Dep.G.S.R.,
to propose the Election of the Grand Supreme Ruler. R.Wy.Bro. Herbert addressed the Brethren
as follows:
Very dear Brethren, it is my honour and privilege to propose the election of our Grand
Supreme Ruler. It was in 1995 that Most Worthy Brother Michael William Guest first rose to
prominence when he became a Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler and in 2001 he was appointed
as a Deputy Grand Supreme Ruler, which office he filled until 2005. It was in 2009 that he
was first elected to be our Grand Supreme Ruler and the order has benefitted from his wise and
dedicated leadership. But all good things come to an end and Michael has decided to retire. We
know that he will continue to do all that is good for the order and we wish him a long, happy
and healthy retirement. Since 1992 I have had the privilege of working closely with three Grand
Supreme Rulers, Geoffrey Dicker, Peter Glyn Williams and Michael Guest, each and every one
of them an inspiring leader. We now have to find someone to fill their shoes and I believe that
we have in our midst such an exceptional Brother. The one I have in mind served as Provincial
Grand Supreme Ruler for ten years, and since 2010 has been the Grand Director of Ceremonies.
He has filled these offices with great distinction. I refer, of course, to Right Worthy Brother
Paul Raymond Clement and it is with supreme confidence that I propose his election as our
Grand Supreme Ruler.
The proposition was seconded by R.Wy.Bro. B. C. Wareham, P.Dep.G.S.R., O.S.S.M.M.
R.Wy.Bro. Paul Raymond Clement, G.Chan., was elected with acclamation as Grand Supreme
Ruler for the ensuing year. Right Worthy Brother Clement being in attendance, the Installing
Officer, M.Wy.Bro. Michael William Guest, directed the Grand Director of Ceremonies to
form an escort and present him for obligation and investiture.
The Escort was formed as follows:
Deputy Grand Directors of Ceremonies
V.Wy.Bro. C. M. L. Davies
V.Wy.Bro. F. C. Spencer
Escort
R.Wy.Bro. H. Gould, OBE, Grand Chancellor
R.Wy.Bro. M. Bendig, Grand Chancellor
R.Wy.Bro. J. A. Green, Grand Chancellor
R.Wy.Bro. R. L. Gan, JP, Grand Chancellor
R.Wy.Bro. N. A. B. Grout, Grand Chancellor
R.Wy.Bro. R. Leavers, Grand Chancellor
R.Wy.Bro. A. C. Sweeney, Grand Chancellor
R.Wy.Bro. R. V. Wallis, JP, Grand Chancellor
R.Wy.Bro. P. T. Coles, Grand Chancellor
R.Wy.Bro. M. E. Slater, Grand Chancellor
R.Wy.Bro. R. B. F. Khambatta, Grand Chancellor
R.Wy.Bro. J. A. Wright, Grand Chancellor
R.Wy.Bro. C. K. Huddlestone, Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, Beds., Cambs. & Herts.
R.Wy.Bro. B. B. Kessell, Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler, Cornwall
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The Escort retired. The Brethren were called to Order and the Escort re-entered Grand
Conclave accompanying the Grand Supreme Ruler elect.
The Installing Grand Supreme Ruler then addressed the Grand Supreme Ruler Designate.
R.Wy.Bro. Paul Clement, you are a man of many talents, including those of organist,
musician, ritualist and a leader of men and Masons in many Orders. In the O.S.M. you have
served as Grand Organist, Prov.G.S.R., G.Chancellor and G.D.C.a very unique record! At
the same time you have enjoyed a full and happy family life and managed more than one
thriving business. As Great Marshal in the Great Priory of the United Orders, you continue to
ensure that the Brother Knights have happy and dignified meetings. With this wealth of talent
and commitment to hard work, you are more than well suited to lead the O.S.M. forward.
The yearly meeting of Grand Conclave has been referred to as the annual prize-giving, by a
certain senior mason (whom I wont name). The annual prize-giving! Well, today you have
been awarded the top prize, because the Brethren here present and in accordance with the
Constitutions and Regulations of this Sovereign Grand Conclave, have elected you to the Office
of Grand Supreme Ruler. Before proceeding to install you it is necessary that I enquire if you
are able and ready to accept the Office and to undertake the duties thereof and whether you are
willing to take the Obligation of a Grand Supreme Ruler.
The answer being in the affirmative the Grand Supreme Ruler elect knelt and received the
benefit of prayer given by the Grand Chaplain.
The Grand Supreme Ruler elect recited his obligation. The Installing Officer proceeded to
invest M.Wy.Bro. Clement with the collarette, jewel and sash of Grand Supreme Ruler. He
clothed him with the robe, invested him with the chain and handed him the baton of his office
and then presented him with the Constitutions and Regulations of the Order. He then placed
him in the Chair of Grand Supreme Ruler.
The Grand Supreme Ruler was proclaimed by the Grand Director of Ceremonies, V.Wy.Bro.
R. A. Williams as follows:
Be it known that PAUL RAYMOND CLEMENT Past Junior Grand Deacon in the United
Fraternity of Antient, Free and Accepted Masons of England; Past Assistant Grand Sojourner
in the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England; Provincial Grand Master
for South Wales in the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of England and Wales and its
Districts and Lodges Overseas, and of the Ancient and Honourable fraternity of Royal Ark
Mariners; Knight Grand Cross of the United Orders and Great Marshal of the Great Priory of
the United Religious, Military and Masonic Orders of the Temple and of St. John of Jerusalem,
Palestine, Rhodes and Malta of England and Wales and its Provinces Overseas; Sublime
Prince of the Royal Secret 32nd Degree in the Ancient and Accepted Rite under the Supreme
Council 33rd Degree for England and Wales and its Districts and Chapters Overseas; Past
Grand Junior General in the Grand Imperial Conclave for England and Wales and its Divisions
and Conclaves Overseas, of the Masonic and Military Order of the Red Cross of Constantine
and the Orders of the Holy Sepulchre and of St. John the Evangelist; Past Grand Councillor
in the Grand Council of the Order of Royal and Select Masters of England and Wales and its
Districts and Councils Overseas; Past District Grand Prefect for Severn in the Grand Council
of the Order of the Allied Masonic Degrees of England and Wales and Districts and Councils
Overseas; Grand Regent Vicarius of the Grand Senatus of the Ancient and Masonic Order
of the Scarlet Cord in the British Isles and its Districts and Consistories Overseas; Knight of
Holy Wisdom and Past Grand Seventh Pillar in the Grand College of Holy Royal Arch Knight
Templar Priests and Order of Holy Wisdom; Knight Grand Cross of the Holy City and Grand
Mareschal of the Grand Priory of the Knights Beneficent of the Holy City of the Rectified
Scottish Rite of England and Wales; Substitute Provincial Grand Master of the Provincial
Grand Lodge of London and Metropolitan Counties in the Royal Order of Scotland; Grand
Chancellor; etc., etc., etc., etc.; has this day been elected, obligated, invested and installed Most
Worthy Grand Supreme Ruler of the Order of the Secret Monitor, or Brotherhood of David
and Jonathan, in the British Isles and its Districts and Conclaves Overseas; Whom, may the
Almighty Friend of All Friends long preserve.
The Grand Supreme Ruler was saluted under the direction of the Grand Director of Ceremonies.
The Grand Supreme Ruler returned thanks.
The Grand Supreme Ruler then addressed the Past Grand Supreme Ruler as follows:
My very first duty must be to thank M.Wy.Bro. Michael William Guest for the beautiful
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manner in which he has installed me this afternoon. Its no secret that Brother Michael and I
have been good friends for many years; we were Provincial Grand Supreme Rulers together,
Deputy Provincial Grand Masters in the Mark Degree at the same time, and since 2010 I have
had the pleasure and privilege of working with him again in this Order as his Grand Director of
Ceremonies. It means a great deal personally to me that you were able to install me today into
this high office and I know that I can always rely on you for your wise counsel, sound advice
and, most importantly for your friendship.
The Past Grand Supreme Ruler responded with the following words:
Thank you, Grand Supreme Ruler for your kind words. May I wish you well for the future. I
know that you, and the Order under your leadership, will prosper greatly. Finally, when I took
up fell-walking and climbing in the Lake District four years ago, I obviously had to aim high,
to look up into the hills and literally aim high. Brethren, ere I go, I leave you this charge:
AIM HIGH and continue to enjoy the friendship of our Order.
The Past Grand Supreme Ruler then retired from Grand Conclave.
12. APPOINTMENT OF THE DEPUTY GRAND SUPREME RULER
The Most Worthy Grand Supreme Ruler announced that he was appointing R.Wy.Bro. John
Brackley as Deputy Grand Supreme Ruler for the ensuing year.
Right Worthy Brother Brackley being in attendance the Installing Officer, Most Worthy
Brother Paul Raymond Clement, directed the Grand Director of Ceremonies to form an escort
and present him for obligation and investiture.
The Escort was formed as follows:
Deputy Grand Directors of Ceremonies
V.Wy.Bro. C. M. L. Davies
V.Wy.Bro. F. C. Spencer
Escort
R.Wy.Bro. H. Gould, OBE, Grand Chancellor
R.Wy.Bro. M. Bendig, Grand Chancellor
R.Wy.Bro. J. A. Green, Grand Chancellor
R.Wy.Bro. R. L. Gan, JP, Grand Chancellor
R.Wy.Bro. N. A. B. Grout, Grand Chancellor
R.Wy.Bro. R. Leavers, Grand Chancellor
R.Wy.Bro. A. C. Sweeney, Grand Chancellor
R.Wy.Bro. R. V. Wallis, JP, Grand Chancellor
R.Wy.Bro. P. T. Coles, Grand Chancellor
R.Wy.Bro. M. E. Slater, Grand Chancellor
R.Wy.Bro. R. B. F. Khambatta, Grand Chancellor
R.Wy.Bro. J. A. Wright, Grand Chancellor
The Escort retired. The Brethren were called to Order and the Escort re-entered Grand
Conclave accompanying the Deputy Grand Supreme Ruler nominate.
The Grand Supreme Ruler then addressed the Deputy Grand Supreme Ruler as follows:
Right Worthy Brother John Brackley, when one considers your vast Masonic experience, the
fact that you served for seven years as Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master
Masons one of the most high profile positions in Freemasonry, Grand Recorder in this Order
and, subsequently, Assistant Grand Supreme Ruler, it will be no surprise to the Brethren that
I have appointed you Deputy Grand Supreme Ruler of our Order. But, before proceeding to
install you, I must enquire if you are ready, willing and able to undertake the duties of Deputy
Grand Supreme Ruler.
The answer being in the affirmative, the Deputy Grand Supreme Ruler nominate knelt and
received the benefit of prayer, given by the Grand Chaplain. The Deputy Grand Supreme
Ruler nominate then recited his obligation. The Grand Supreme Ruler invested Right Worthy
Brother Brackley with the collarette, jewel and sash of Deputy Grand Supreme Ruler. He
clothed him with the robe, invested him with the chain and handed him the baton of his office
and then presented him with his Patent and the Constitutions and Regulations of the Order.
The Deputy Grand Supreme Ruler was then proclaimed under the direction of the Deputy
Grand Director of Ceremonies, V.Wy.Bro. C. M. L. Davies as follows:
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Be it known that JOHN BRACKLEY An Officer of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital
of St. John of Jerusalem; Past Junior Grand Deacon in the United Fraternity of Antient, Free
and Accepted Masons of England; Past Assistant Grand Sojourner in the Supreme Grand
Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of England; Past Grand Senior Warden in the Grand Lodge
of Mark Master Masons of England and Wales and its Districts and Lodges Overseas, and
a Member of the Grand Masters Royal Ark Council Honoris Causa in the Ancient and
Honourable Fraternity of Royal Ark Mariners; Knight Grand Cross of the United Orders in
the Great Priory of the United Religious, Military and Masonic Orders of the Temple and of
St. John of Jerusalem, Palestine, Rhodes and Malta of England and Wales and its Provinces
Overseas; Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret 32nd Degree in the Ancient and Accepted
Rite under the Supreme Council 33rd Degree for England and Wales and its Districts and
Chapters Overseas; Knight Grand Cross of Constantine in the Grand Imperial Conclave for
England and Wales and its Divisions and Conclaves Overseas of the Masonic and Military
Order of the Red Cross of Constantine and the Orders of the Holy Sepulchre and of St. John
the Evangelist; Past Deputy Grand Master in the Grand Council of the Order of Royal and
Select Masters of England and Wales and its Districts and Councils Overseas; Past Deputy
Grand Master in the Grand Council of the Order of the Allied Masonic Degrees of England
and Wales and Districts and Councils Overseas; Grand Regent Vicarious of the Grand Senatus
of the Ancient and Masonic Order of the Scarlet Cord in the British Isles and its Districts
and Consistories Overseas; Holder of the Seventh Degree, Honoris Causa, in the Worshipful
Society of Operative Freemasons; Holder of the Certificate of Merit in the Grand College of
Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests and Order of Holy Wisdom; Knight Grand Cross of
the Holy City and Grand Visitor General of the Grand Priory of the Knights Beneficent of the
Holy City of the Rectified Scottish Rite of England and Wales; Past Provincial Junior Grand
Warden in the Provincial Grand Lodge of London and Metropolitan Counties in the Royal
Order of Scotland; 9th Grade, Magus Honoris Causa in the Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia;
Assistant Grand Supreme Ruler; etc, etc, etc, has this day been appointed obligated, invested
and installed Right Worthy Deputy Grand Supreme Ruler of the Order of the Secret Monitor,
or Brotherhood of David and Jonathan, in the British Isles and its Districts and Conclaves
Overseas; Whom, may the Almighty Friend of All Friends long preserve.
The Deputy Grand Supreme Ruler was saluted under the direction of the Deputy Grand
Director of Ceremonies.
The Deputy Grand Supreme Ruler returned thanks.
13. ELECTION OF THE GRAND TREASURER
The President of the Executive Committee proposed that V.Wy.Bro. Michael Bernard Squires
be elected Grand Treasurer for the ensuing year. The proposition was seconded by the Acting
Grand Recorder and carried.
14. APPOINTMENT OF GRAND OFFICERS
The Acting Grand Recorder read the names of the Brethren whom the Most Worthy Grand
Supreme Ruler has appointed to Grand Rank. The Grand Supreme Ruler invested those
present:
GRAND OFFICERS 2014-2015
Active Officers
Grand Counsellor.. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. John Roger Paternoster
Grand Guide.. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Trevor David Currans
Grand Chaplain . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .Revd Trevor John Walker, P.G.G.
President of the Executive Committee . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Malcolm Ernest Slater, G.Chan.
Grand Treasurer ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Michael Bernard Squires
Grand Registrar. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Peter Hamilton Rollin, P.G.G.
Grand Recorder. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..Paul William Tarrant
Grand Director of Ceremonies . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..Ryan Andrew Williams
Deputy Grand Chaplain ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. Louis Maurice Keats
Deputy Grand Registrar ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... His Hon. Ian Douglas Gavin Alexander, QC
Deputy Grand Recorder ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Lt.Cdr. Angus Patrick Douglas Hannagan, RD, P.G.G.
Deputy Grand Directors of Ceremonies ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .Francis Charles Spencer
... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Michael Allan Jacques
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PROMOTIONS
Thomas Firth Jackson
Christopher Gavin Maiden
Gordon George Green
William Sands Sommerville
Thomas Henry Wise
Leslie Alexander Martin
William Murray
Ho Keat Neoh
Michael John Parker
Doodnauth Persaud
Stephen Philip Preston
Gerald Walter Gillan Ridge
Ronald Walker Shaw
Andrew William Longton Sleath
Keith Georges Sutton
Frank Van Ginkel
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FIRSTAPPOINTMENTS
Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies
Michael Bryan Le Conte
George Stewart Lee, JP
Past Grand Sword Bearer
Johnny Armstrong
Brian Johnston Barnetson
James Noble Beardsley
Mun Hon Robert Chan
Boon Seng Choong
Martin Robert Collins
Michael John Cunliffe
Michael John Dainty
John Anthony Easton
Keith Vivian Evans
David William Ford
John Charles Fuller
Suresh Kumar Gupta
John Duke Harris
Graham Holden
Past Grand Standard Bearer
Ronald Anderson
Paul Ronald Ansell
David Anthony Bunn
Richard Charles Callaby
Ronald William Collins
Michael Roy Cooper
Timothy March Cotter-Stone
James Drummond
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15. ARCHOFSTEEL
The Grand Supreme Ruler received the Commander, V.Wy.Bro. Roger Thomas Alfred
Gray, P.G.V., and the Deputy Commander, Wy.Bro. Capt. Walter David Porter, P.A.G.D.C.,
together with members of the Arch of Steel.
16. AUDITORS FOR GRAND CONCLAVE
The President of the Executive Committee, under Rule 13 of the Constitutions and Regulations,
proposed that Crowe Clark Whitehill, LLP, Chartered Accountants and Registered Auditors,
be appointed as auditors for Grand Conclave. The proposition was seconded by the Acting
Grand Recorder and carried.
17. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Acting Grand Recorder reported that in accordance with Rule 20 nominations for election
to the Executive Committee had been received in respect of:
R.Wy.Bro. B. C. Wareham, P.Dep.G.S.R.
R.Wy.Bro. J. A. Green, G.Chan.,
R.Wy.Bro. H. S. Nuttall, P.Prov.G.S.R.
R.Wy.Bro. R. S. Moss, Prov.G.S.R. for East Midlands
R.Wy.Bro. I. P. Duff, Prov.G.S.R., for East Scotland
R.Wy.Bro. H. S. Markham, P.G.Coun.
The Most Worthy Grand Supreme Ruler announced that there being only six nominations
for six places on the Executive Committee, he declared these six Brethren duly elected.
18. ADDRESS BY THE MOST WORTHY GRAND SUPREME RULER
The Grand Supreme Ruler addressed Grand Conclave as follows:
Brethren, you have been extremely patient this afternoon in sitting through a considerably
longer meeting of Grand Conclave than is usual and I promise that I will not detain you very
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much longer on this occasion. I want to thank you all for the support and encouragement
you have given me since my nomination was announced, and pledge to you all that I will do
everything in my power to serve you, and the Order to the best of my abilities in the years that
lie ahead.
I also want to add my personal congratulations to everyone who received honours this
afternoon, particularly those who became Grand Officers for the first time. It was 25 years
ago when I received my first Grand appointment in this Order, and I remember it as if it were
yesterday, and I do know how elated you feel at this time, and I trust that this recognition
of your past services will inspire you to even further commitment to the Order and to your
Conclaves.
We have been blessed today by the presence of a goodly number of Brethren from our own
Constitution from Districts and Conclaves Overseas, who have made long journeys to be
with us. Also we are honoured in having the rulers of other Masonic Orders amongst us. I
will introduce these Brethren to you and ask that you restrain from what will undoubtedly be
enthusiastic applause until I have completed the list.
From South East Asia R.Wy.Bro. B. K. Khoo, District Grand Supreme Ruler, accompanied by
Wy.Bro. Dr N. Singh, P.A.G.Reg., Wy.Bro. M. H. R. Chan, P.G.Swd.B., and Wy.Bro. T.Y.
Tong, P.G.St.B.
From Spain V.Wy.Bro. B. Mansell, P.G.V., V.Wy.Bro. S. P. Preston, P.G.V., Wy.Bro. P. E.
Ayres, P.G.Swd.B., Wy.Bro. D. Rees-Davies, P.G.St.B., Wy.Bro. P.W. Shingler, P.G.St.B.,
and Wy.Bro. M. Torres Izquierdo, P.G.B.B.
From the Southern Caribbean R.Wy.Bro. G. L. Gill, District Grand Supreme Ruler,
accompanied by V.Wy.Bro. G. C. Chung, P.G.V, V.Wy.Bro. D. Persaud, P.G.V., Wy.Bro. A.
H. Daniels, P.G.Swd.B., and Wy.Bro. T. A. E. Douglas, P.G.Stwd.
From our unattached Conclaves, Wy.Bro. A. F. D. Paiva, P.G.Swd.B., Wy.Bro. M. M. Da
Costa and Wy.Bro. A. N. Bento all from Olisipo Fidelis Conclave No. 464 in Portugal.
Bro. V. D. C. Mauricio from Pearl of the Orient Conclave No. 496 in the Philippines.
Wy.Bro. H. Richard, P.G.St.B., and Wy.Bro. J. Moirandat from LArc Du Leman Conclave
No. 597 in Switzerland.
From this country we welcome Heads of other Orders able to join us today. We have:
Right Worthy Brother Michael Edward Herbert, P.Dep.G.S.R., Most Eminent and Reverend
Grand Master of the Grand Priory of the Knights Beneficent of the Holy City of the Rectified
Scottish Rite of England and Wales.
Right Worthy Brother Richard Victor Wallis, G.Chan., Pro Grand Master of the Grand Lodge
of Mark Master Masons of England and Wales and its Districts and Lodges Overseas.
Right Worthy Brother J. Alan Wright, G.Chan., Grand Master of the Order of Royal and
Select Masters of England and Wales and its Districts and Councils Overseas.
Right Worthy Brother Andrew Christopher Sweeney, G.Chan., Grand Summus of the Ancient
and Masonic Order of the Scarlet Cord.
Worthy Brother Graham Leslie Flight, G.Coun., Grand Sovereign of the Masonic and Military
Order of the Red Cross of Constantine and the Orders of the Holy Sepulchre and of St. John
the Evangelist.
Right Worthy Brother Thomas Firth Jackson, P.G.Coun., Grand Master of the Allied Masonic
Degrees of England and Wales and Districts and Councils Overseas.
Right Worthy Brother John Roger Paternoster, G.Coun., Supreme Magus of the Societas
Rosicruciana in Anglia.
Right Worthy Brother Christopher Gavin Maiden, P.G.Coun., Grand High Priest of the Grand
College of the Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests and Order of Holy Wisdom.
Brethren, please join me in showing these Brethren how much we appreciate their attendance.
On aspiring to any office it is almost inevitable that one has to relinquish a former position,
and I do wish my successor Very Worthy Brother Ryan Williams every happiness in this
new role for him and I am sure you would wish to join me in congratulating him and the
magnificent team of Deputies on producing such a memorable Grand Conclave meeting for
us today.
I also pay tribute to the secretariat at Grand Conclave, and I do mean all involved on the 4th
floor, headed by the Acting Grand Recorder Right Worthy Brother Angus Hannagan, who has
been a tower of strength to all the Orders administered from Mark Masons Hall and has risen
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19. Closing
Grand Conclave was closed in Ample Form.
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ANNEX A
Report
of the
Executive Committee
for the twelve months ended 31st August, 2014
1. Membership of the Order
During the past twelve months, 338 Brethren have been admitted to the order. The
total subscribing members of the Order as at 31 August 2013 was 9,213.
2. Appointments
The Most Worthy Grand Supreme Ruler has been pleased to make the following
appointments at his pleasure:
Wy.Bro. Stephen Jeffrey Regal, P.A.G.D.C. to be Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler
for Channel Islands with effect from 12 April 2014.
V.Wy.Bro. Martin Howard Thomas, P.G.V. to be District Grand Supreme Ruler for
Far East with effect from 26 July 2014.
V.Wy.Bro. Boo Khean Khoo, P.G.Reg., to be District Grand Supreme Ruler for
South East Asia with effect from 26 July 2014.
3. Confirmation Warrants
The Most Worthy Grand Supreme Ruler has been pleased to issue Confirmation
warrants to the following Conclave:
Darius No. 221 Western India
4. Obituary
The Executive Committee reports, with deep regret, the deaths of the following
Grand Officers:
R.Wy.Bro. Graham Acton Bracewell, P.Prov.G.S.R.
R.Wy.Bro. Edward Laurence Joseph Smith, P.Prov.G.S.R.
R.Wy.Bro. Paul Leonard Botfield, P.Prov.G.S.R.
R.Wy.Bro. Kenneth Allan Brown, P.G.G.
R.Wy.Bro. Thomas James Albert Gibbons, P.G.G.
R.Wy.Bro. David Carr Hooker, P.G.G.
R.Wy.Bro. Donald Postles, P.G.G.
R.Wy.Bro. Frank William Rosser, P.G.G.
R.Wy.Bro. Norman Boyce Underhill, P.G.G.
V.Wy.Bro. Gordon Daniels, P.G.Reg.
V.Wy.Bro. Robert Burns Francis, P.G.Reg.
V.Wy.Bro. Duncan Hamish Macdonald, P.G.Reg.
V.Wy.Bro. John Aubrey Alderson, P.G.V.
V.Wy.Bro. Roger Hugh Bois, P.G.V.
V.Wy.Bro. Lewis George Bunt, P.G.V.
V.Wy.Bro. Geoffrey William Finney, P.G.V.
V.Wy.Bro. Francis Fox, P.G.V.
V.Wy.Bro. Antony Raymond Griffiths, P.G.V.
V.Wy.Bro. Alan Melvor Harry, P.G.V.
V.Wy.Bro. Donald John Hawken, P.G.V.
V.Wy.Bro. Alan Hay, P.G.V.
V.Wy.Bro. Gordon Percival Higgs, P.G.V.
V.Wy.Bro. Robert Kay, P.G.V.
V.Wy.Bro. Dennis Stanley Leach, P.G.V.
V.Wy.Bro. Frederick Donald Matthews, P.G.V.
V.Wy.Bro. Benjamin Patterson, P.G.V.
V.Wy.Bro. John Lewis Huteson Piercy, P.G.V.
V.Wy.Bro. Deon Talbot Vosloo, P.G.V.
V.Wy.Bro. Raymond Powdrill Windsor, P.G.V.
V.Wy.Bro. Brian John Wren, P.G.V.
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5. Fund of Benevolence
During the twelve months ended 31 August 2014, 9 petitions were relieved in the
total sum of 10,720.
6. Grand Honours
The Most Worthy Grand Supreme Ruler has ruled that 30th April is the latest date by
which recommendations for Grand Honours can be received by the Grand Recorder.
Deaths, resignations and changes of address of Grand Officers must be notified to the
Grand Recorder as soon as possible.
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7. Fees and Dues for Financial Year 1 September 2013 31 August 2014
In accordance with Regulation 111, the standard rate of Annual Dues payable to
Grand Conclave by every Conclave for the Financial Year 1 September 2014 31
August 2015 shall be 28.50, including VAT, per subscribing member.
The Standard rate of registration and other fees payable to Grand Conclave are set
out below:
Warrants
For a Warrant of Constitution..............................................................................at cost
For a Warrant of Confirmation............................................................................at cost
For a Centenary Warrant......................................................................................at cost
Patents
For a Provincial/District Grand Supreme Ruler..................................................at cost
Dispensations
Council or Supreme Ruler Elect......................................................................... 27.50
Nunc Pro Tunc.................................................................................................... 40.50
Any request for dispensation less than 21 days before it is required will be treated as
Nunc Pro Tunc dispensation and charged accordingly.
Registration
Of a Brother on Induction................................................................................... 27.50
Of a joining Brother not previously registered................................................... 27.50
Of a joining Brother already registered.............................................................. 21.00
Of a founder member of a new Conclave being a Brother not previously
registered......................................................................................................... 27.50
Of a founder member of a new Conclave being a Brother already registered..... 7.50
To install a Brother as Supreme Ruler................................................................ 16.50
All Fees now shown inclusive of Value Added Tax at the current rate of 20%
payable on all fees and dues to Grand Conclave by Conclaves and Brethren in
the United Kingdom and the European Union.
By Order of the Executive Committee
R.Wy.Bro. M.E. Slater, P.Prov.G.S.R., President of the Executive Committee
V.Wy.Bro. P.W. Tarrant, Grand Recorder
August 2014
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ANNEX B
Report of the Grand Guide
to Grand Conclave 2013-2014
Most Worthy Grand Supreme Ruler and Brethren, I have much pleasure in presenting my
second report as Grand Guide.
I am delighted to report that during the past twelve months all Provinces have received one or
two visits by a Grand Visitor. A visit has also been paid to the unattached Conclave on the Isle of
Man. With the exception of a small number of units and those newly consecrated, all Conclaves in
the British Isles and those in Europe which are unattached have been visited since the beginning of
2009. The schedule of visits has now been regularised and hopefully the need for multiple visits
to Provinces is a thing of the past.
I must thank all the Grand Visitors, Very Worthy Bros. Tom Auber, Ron Bridger, Eric Bourne
and Colin Hume for their considerable efforts during the past year. As is always the case with
this particular office, they have travelled the length and breadth of the Country, doing so with
great keenness and interest in the wellbeing of the Conclaves they have attended. Their reports
have been both informative and insightful, which is only to be expected from Brethren so senior
in many Orders of Freemasonry. All forty-eight planned visits have been made since the last
meeting of Grand Conclave, although a few have required rescheduling. On one occasion, a Grand
Visitor, who shall remain nameless, was so anxious to make his meeting, he filled up his diesel
car with petrol. Unfortunately this only resulted in a postponed visit and a hefty bill! With regard
to the topic of arranging visits, it would be beneficial if Provinces could ensure that the dates and
meeting places of their Conclaves in the O.S.M. Yearbook are up to date, as each year visits do
have to be rescheduled because this not the case. I would also like to express my thanks to the
Provincial Grand Supreme Rulers for their agreement to the visits together with the Provincial
Grand Recorders and Conclave Secretaries for making the necessary arrangements. It is evident
that the Grand Visitors have always received detailed assistance in planning their trips and in
some cases transport to and from their accommodation on the day. Their reception by Conclave
members and Provincial delegations was in accordance with the precepts of the Friendly Order.
Attendances at meetings have remained similar to last year with the highest recorded at fortytwo on two occasions and the lowest at fifteen again on two visits. To qualify though, on the
three occasions attendances exceeded forty Brethren, visitors including Provincial delegations
accounted for twenty-four, twenty-one and fifteen attendees. One of the lowest attendances was
due in part to a rearranged date and venue. Overall the attendance figure has averaged out at
around twenty-seven per meeting. The average number of visitors recorded was just over ten. A
more important statistic though was that the average number of members attending was sixty per
cent with the highest of eighty-two per cent. The highest number of members at a meeting was
thirty and the lowest just eight.
The Grand Visitors have reported that there has been very little use of books by regular
Conclave Officers and that on a high percentage of occasions the Supreme Ruler performed
the ceremony, although when required, senior members were on hand to assist with addresses,
lectures and the Weapons, always to a very high standard. Excellent ritual and floor work
were particularly evident in those Conclaves, which had rehearsed beforehand. Unfortunately,
there were still isolated cases where the ceremonies were entirely read and this continues to be
a disappointment. The majority of ceremonies were scored between seven and nine out of ten.
There were two ten out of tens. As the Grand Visitor commented on one of these, An excellent
ceremony from start to finish. The Supreme Ruler well supported by junior and senior brethren.
The day was a perfect example of the Brotherhood of David and Jonathan! The lowest scores
were two five out of tens. I commented in my report last year that one Supreme Ruler had used an
I-Pad as an aide-memoire. Again this year one Supreme Ruler worked exclusively from a tablet,
although this was in what is known as the Internet Conclave!
Again, the Grand Visitors witnessed ceremonies on the majority of their visits with the first
and second degrees performed in equal numbers, generally for one or two candidates. Otherwise
rehearsals were performed and on one occasion a talk on the Scarlet Cord. It was pleasing to
note that one inductee had joined the Order as a result of one of the Friendship Meetings I
mentioned last year. These are meetings where local members of the Craft are invited to receive a
presentation on the Secret Monitor and take part in a question and answer session. Hopefully, this
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and the other initiatives Provinces are making will continue to bear fruit. On a charitable front, it
was reported that one Province in the South West is successfully selling yellow socks to be worn at
Secret Monitor meetings to boost funds for their chosen appeal. Probably not a good idea to copy
this initiative with the Robin Hood hat presented to a Grand Visitor on his trip to Nottingham!
The attendance of Visiting Deacons and the performance of their duties is always a subject
of much debate. During the past year the average attendance of Visiting Deacons has been sixty
five per cent, a definite improvement over last year. All four were in attendance on only seven
occasions, however I can confirm that reports on the welfare of absent Brethren were in most
cases adequately covered. I feel that the introduction of printed instructions for Visiting Deacons
outlining their duties is still an initiative that should be actively pursued. In addition, Conclave
Scroll Bearers should be constantly reminded that their responsibilities extend to ensuring the
Visiting Deacons perform their duties prior to a meeting and do their upmost to attend on the day.
Calling the Muster Roll is not the extent of their involvement!
In conclusion, it is heartening to see from the reports of the Grand Visitors and also those
submitted by the Provincial Grand Guides that our Order continues to be great source of
enjoyment to its members. All of the Grand Visitors emphasised time after time the wonderful
atmosphere at the meetings they attended and how much the candidates enjoyed the occasion,
even when the ceremony had not been quite up to scratch. One inductee regretted not joining years
ago! This all bodes well for the future.
R.Wy.Bro. Trevor Currans
Grand Guide
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ANNEX C
THE ORDER OF THE SECRET MONITOR
GENERAL FUND
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2013
The Custodian Trustees and Members of the Executive Committee of The Order of the Secret Monitor
submit the financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2013.
CUSTODIAN TRUSTEES
The Custodian Trustees of The Order of the Secret Monitor, who served during the year and to the
date of signing this report, are:
Lt Col J C Chambers
S M Samuels
R J Smith
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The members of the Executive Committee of The Order of the Secret Monitor are:
Ex officio, appointed by the Grand Supreme Ruler with the exception of the Grand Treasurer who is
elected by The Order of the Secret Monitor
P L Botfield (Retired 14 November 2013)
J Brackley (Appointed 14 November 2013)
M Chellappa (Retired 14 November 2013)
P R Clement
T D Currans
I P Duff (Appointed 14 November 2013)
S I Edwards (Retired 14 November 2013)
J A Green
M W Guest
H S Markham
N H Matthews (Retired 14 November 2013)
R S Moss
H S Nuttall
B W Price
R B Roberts (Appointed 14 November 2013)
P H Rollin
M E Slater
M B Squires (Appointed 14 November 2013)
B C Wareham
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INVESTMENT POLICY
The Order of the Secret Monitor seeks to invest to provide funds for special events and ceremonial
meetings.
In accordance with this policy the Board has concentrated on investing in equities.
In accordance with these aims, the funds are managed by Investec Wealth & Investment Limited.
The Investment Committee, appointed by the Trustees, reviews the funds on a regular basis.
AUDITOR
Crowe Clark Whitehill LLP has indicated its willingness to be reappointed as statutory auditor.
Approved by the Executive Committee on 30 January 2014
and signed on its behalf
M E Slater
PRESIDENT
P W Tarrant
GRAND RECORDER
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2013
2012
427
397
427
397
427
-
397
-
427
397
INCOME
Income from investments
EXPENDITURE
Sundry expenditure
Notes:
The following sums were received into The Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons General Fund by
way of dues, fees, etc. from members of The Order of the Secret Monitor during the year ended 31
August 2013.
Annual Dues
Registration Fees
Warrants (at cost)
Fees of Honour
Dispensations
Year Book
2013
2012
171,266
15,156
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17,800
428
4,579
174,770
15,536
485
16,990
253
4,316
209,247
212,350
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INVESTMENTS
Quoted securities at cost
Market value 26,840 (2012 - 20,649)
2013
12,783
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
2012
12,692
207
Cash at bank
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Sundry creditors
11,432
10,884
11,432
11,091
(24)
(19)
11,408
11,072
TOTAL ASSETS
24,191
23,764
23,764
427
23,367
397
24,191
23,764
Represented by:
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CAPITAL FUND
Balance at 1 September 2012
Surplus for the year
BALANCE AT 31 August 2013
M B Squires
Grand Treasurer
Date: 30 January 2014
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1.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a)
Basis of Accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in
accordance with applicable Accounting Standards. All activities contained within these
accounts are continuing.
(b)
Investments
Investments are stated at cost less any provision for impairment.
2.
CORPORATION TAX
The Order of the Secret Monitor has received dispensation from HM Revenue &
Customs to be treated as dormant with respect to untaxed income. No tax is payable on
income received gross up to a specified level.
3.
4.
INVESTMENTS
2013
2012
Quoted at cost
12,783
12,692
Market value
26,840
20,649
23,764
427
23,367
397
24,191
23,764
CAPITAL FUND
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charity will continue to operate.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and
explain the charitys transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial
position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the
Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the
charitys constitution. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence
for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
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AUDITOR
Crowe Clark Whitehill LLP has indicated its willingness to be reappointed as statutory auditor.
Approved by the Trustees on 30 January 2014 and signed on their behalf by
Lt Col J C Chambers
Trustee
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give a true and fair view of the state of the charitys affairs as at 31 August 2013 and of its incoming
resources and application of resources for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
the information given in the Trustees Report is inconsistent in any material respect with the financial
statements; or
returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
sufficient accounting records have not been kept; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
St Brides House
10 Salisbury Square
London EC4Y 8EH
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Notes
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
2013
9,882
15,992
9
9,882
15,992
9
4,965
14,713
29
25,883
25,883
19,707
22,650
530
35,429
-
58,079
530
21,085
4,367
23,180
35,429
58,609
25,452
2,703
(35,429)
(32,726)
(5,745)
60,398
38,127
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable expenditure
Grant making
Governance costs
Total
2012
60,398
63,101
(35,429)
27,672
32,382
FUND BALANCES
As at 1 September 2012
521,004
35,429
556,433
524,051
584,105
584,105
556,433
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Notes
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors accrued income
Cash at bank
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Sundry creditors
2013
2012
527,870
483,190
621
56,113
3,785
78,429
56,734
82,214
(8,971)
(499)
56,235
73,243
584,105
556,433
Represented by:
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
RESTRICTED FUNDS
584,105
4
521,004
35,429
584,105
556,433
M B Squires
Grand Treasurer
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1.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
(a)
Basis of Accounting
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention modified by
the revaluation of fixed asset investments and in accordance with the Charities Act 2011,
the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities
(Charities SORP 2005) and applicable Accounting Standards. They are prepared on a
going concern basis as discussed in the Reserves Policy section of the Trustees Report
on page 2.
(b)
Investments
Fixed asset investments are revalued to market value at the balance sheet date and the
surplus or deficit of this revaluation is shown as unrealised gains or losses on the face of
the Statement of Financial Activities.
The differences between the carrying value (or cost if acquired in the year) and the
proceeds of investments disposed of are shown as realised investment gains or losses in
the Statement of Financial Activities.
(c)
Incoming Resources
Donations are accounted for on a receipts basis. Income from investments and bank
interest is recognised on an accruals basis.
(d)
Resources Expended
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. Charitable expenditure represents
payments of grants. Governance costs represent the costs of the statutory running of
the charity.
2.
GRANTS
All grants were to individuals.
3.
INVESTMENTS
2013
2012
483,190 433,919
(32,352) (13,799)
16,634 24,943
60,398 38,127
527,870
483,190
21,930
31,260
26,813
27,675
22,210
22,922
27,360
23,595
26,480
25,935
Unrealised gains amounting to 42,445 (2012: 37,096) are based on a valuation at the year
end which is unlikely to equate to the actual gains and losses which will arise on the
subsequent realisation of these investments.
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4.
Unrestricted fund
Restricted fund
5.
Investments
Net
Current
Assets
Total
527,870
-
56,235
-
584,105
-
527,870
56,235
584,105
TRUSTEE REMUNERATION
No Trustee received any remuneration or reimbursement of expenses during the current or
previous year.
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