The companions of Chapter of Harmony No 178 were honoured and delighted to receive the Deputy Grand Superintendent George Daniel Jones, affectionately known as Danny, at their installation at Pemberton Masonic Hall.
Danny was accompanied by fellow officers from Supreme Grand Chapter and including Assistant to the Provincial Grand Principals Ian Cuerden and Paul Hesketh who was on duty as Deputy Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies and supported by acting Provincial grand officers including Tony Hall (PrGSN) together with Vice Chairman of Wigan Group Geoffrey Porter.
Danny Jones (left) congratulates the three new principals.
The chapter was opened for business by first principal James Wheeldon, Craig Lyon as second principal and Norman Meadows as third principal. The usual chapter business then being completed, the distinguished guest was received by the principals, with his good friend Raymond Martland on the organ, to the tune of ‘Danny Boy’. On entering the chapter, Danny was offered the sceptre, which he received, only to kindly and quickly return it.
A polished and dignified ceremony followed, with Craig Lyon being well installed as first principal. Craig went on to install Norman as second principal who in turn installed David Shaw as third principal.
After Craig was safely installed and the officers duly appointed and invested, Danny stood to bring the greetings of himself and the Grand Superintendent, who he said, would have been delighted to witness such a ceremony. He thanked the three principals for taking office and congratulated them on their appointments, as well as all the companions who had taken part in the ceremony.
In reply, Craig thanked Danny for his kind comments and was proud to present a charitable donation to West Lancashire Freemasons’ Charity for £200, a creditable effort for such a small chapter, for which Danny gave grateful thanks.
The three new principals with distinguished guests.