WARRINGTON CONCLAVE 119
 
The Installation of the new Supreme Ruler of Warrington Conclave 119; Wy Bro Andrew Grant Sharp took place at Warrington Masonic Hall on Tuesday 1st October 2019.
After opening the conclave; the Supreme Ruler Wy Bro Chris Todd thanked the brethren for their support during his year in office and the asked Wy Bro David Knight to take the chair for the ceremony of installation.
 
Honoured by the presence of the Wy Bro John Bicknell P.A.G.D.C Deputy Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler and numerous members of both Grand & Provincial Grand Conclave the brethren enjoyed a faultless ceremony of Installation as the new Supreme Ruler was installed into the chair of the conclave by Wy Bro David Knight in a very dignified and sincere ceremony
A number of brethren who were unable to be present at the recent Provincial Conclave at Preston were then presented to the Deputy Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler who appointed them and presented them with their patent of appointment; a nice gesture which was duly appreciated by the loud round of applause from the brethren present. 
 
Following his installation; the newly installed Supreme Ruler had a very pleasant task to complete as he presented cheques on the Conclaves behalf to the following charities:

  • St Rocco’s Hospice - £100
  • Warrington Masonic Hall - £100
  • Warrington Hospital League of Friends - £100
 
The brethren then retired to the festive board to enjoy a superb meal of:
1st Course - Tomato and Red Pepper Soup with crusty rolls,
2nd Course – Chicken and Bacon Pie with seasonal vegetables ,  
3rd Course – Chocolate and Orange Sponge with Custard.
During the festive board; a raffle raised another £130 which when added to the charity collection of nearly £70 will be allocated for future distribution towards worthy charities 
With the meal being accompanied by unlimited Red & White wine this certainly laid the foundation for some very entertaining speeches and the prerequisite responses; ensuring that a splendid evening was had by all
 
On the basis of the quality of the ceremony and the pure enjoyment of the festive board Warrington Conclave and the Order of Secret Monitor certainly upheld their tradition of being one of the friendliest of orders
 

Bob Williams – Provincial Visitor
Warrington Conclave 119