Initiation for Andrew Claringbold
Tuesday 12th November 2019 saw the initiation of Andrew Claringbold.
This was a very special occasion not only for the Lodge but for the Claringbold family.
As always, it was well attended by guests and visitors.
Visiting the Lodge for this uniquie evening was Assistant Provincial Grand Master W. Bro. Richard Wingett accompanied by Escorting Director of Ceremonies W. Bro. John England and a retinue of six active Provincial Officers.
The Lodge was opened and W.Bro. Wingett was received into the Lodge.
The W.M. then vacated the Chair of King Solomon in favour of W. Bro. Steve Claringbold, who conducted the ceremony of Initiation for his brother Andrew.
W. Bro. Kevin Claringbold, another of Andrew's brothers, presented the First Degree Working Tools.
Bro. Andrew now joins our Lodge wherein a considerable number of his family are members, as you can see from the photo above.
W. Bro. Kevin Claringbold - Brother, W. Bro. John Harris - Brother in Law, Bro. Andrew Claringbold - Initiate,
W. Bro. Steve Claringbold - Brother, W. Bro. Ernest "Mac" Miller - Step Father and W. Bro. David Dance - Brother in Law.
All of the above W. Bros. are members of, and Past Masters of the Ethelbert Lodge.
One member of the family is missing from the photo
Bro. Michael Claringbold, W. Bro. Steve's son and Bro. Andy's Nephew, also a member of the Lodge, who was unable to attend the meeting.
It was a most memorable occasion and every member of the Ethelbert Lodge would like to welcome Bro. Andrew not only into the Lodge, but into Freemasonry and wish him well as he embarks on his Masonic journey.