Initiation for David Claringbold
Tuesday 12th April 2022 saw the initiation of David Claringbold.
This was a very special occasion, not only for the Lodge, but for the Claringbold family, as the Candidate for Initiation, David Claringbold, was a "Lewis", being the son of W. Bro. Steve Claringbold, the Lodge Director of Ceremonies.
Prior to the ceremony of Initiation, a ballot was taken which proved in favour of the Candidate.
The W.M. W.Bro. Brian Gibson, then vacated the Chair of King Solomon in favour of W. Bro. Steve Claringbold, who conducted the ceremony of Initiation for his son.
W. Bro. Kevin Claringbold, Bro. David's uncle, presented the First Degree Working Tools.
Bro. David now joins our Lodge, wherein a considerable number of his family are members, as you can see from the photo above.
From left to right, Bro. Michael Claringbold (Brother) W.Bro. Kevin Claringbold (Uncle) Bro. David Claringbold, W.Bro. Steve Claringbold (Father) Bro. Andy Claringbold (Uncle)
It may possibly be unique in the Province of East Kent to have so many members of a Lodge from one family.
The meeting was a most memorable occasion, and, as always, well attended by guests and visitors.
Every member of the Ethelbert Lodge would like to welcome Bro. David not only into the Lodge, but into Freemasonry and wish him well as he embarks on his Masonic journey.
This was a very special occasion, not only for the Lodge, but for the Claringbold family, as the Candidate for Initiation, David Claringbold, was a "Lewis", being the son of W. Bro. Steve Claringbold, the Lodge Director of Ceremonies.
Prior to the ceremony of Initiation, a ballot was taken which proved in favour of the Candidate.
The W.M. W.Bro. Brian Gibson, then vacated the Chair of King Solomon in favour of W. Bro. Steve Claringbold, who conducted the ceremony of Initiation for his son.
W. Bro. Kevin Claringbold, Bro. David's uncle, presented the First Degree Working Tools.
Bro. David now joins our Lodge, wherein a considerable number of his family are members, as you can see from the photo above.
From left to right, Bro. Michael Claringbold (Brother) W.Bro. Kevin Claringbold (Uncle) Bro. David Claringbold, W.Bro. Steve Claringbold (Father) Bro. Andy Claringbold (Uncle)
It may possibly be unique in the Province of East Kent to have so many members of a Lodge from one family.
The meeting was a most memorable occasion, and, as always, well attended by guests and visitors.
Every member of the Ethelbert Lodge would like to welcome Bro. David not only into the Lodge, but into Freemasonry and wish him well as he embarks on his Masonic journey.