19_08_29_01_Quark 9_2016_17_Quark 9.qxd 29/08/2019 12:03 Page 1 The Berkshire Masonic Year Book 2021-20222019-2020 —— PUBLISHED UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF the RW Prov Grand Master for Berkshire the ME Grand Superintendent for Berkshire and the RW Prov Grand Mark Master for Berkshire —— DATA PROTECTION ACT Brethren are reminded that the membership records of the Province, which include names and addresses, are now held on computer as well as on the computerised records of Grand Lodge —— Published by the Provincial Grand Lodge of Berkshire Printed by PrintedLamport by Gilbert Blackmore, Ltd., Reading, Dorset. Berkshire 2 CONTENTS A Message from the Provincial Grand Master ................. 4 Some General Information . 5 Festive Board .......................................... 6 Toast List. 7 The Berkshire Masonic Buildings Fund . 8 Grand Lodge Library and Museum ......................... 8 Sindlesham Court Limited ................................ 9 Directors ............................................ 9 Secretary and Registered Office ......................... 9 Association of Friends of Lord Harris Court . 9 Provincial Charity Committee ............................. 10 The ‘Gillmor Memorial’ Benevolent Fund .................... 10 Berkshire Masonic Widows’ Association .................... 10 Berkshire Masonic Charity ............................... 11 Maidenhead District Emulation Lodge of Instruction ........... 12 Abbey Lodge of Instruction .............................. 12 The Light Blues Club .................................... 12 Communications ....................................... 13 Berkshire Provincial Grand Lodge Library and Museum . 16 Windsor Masonic Library ................................ 16 Berkshire Province Masonic Golfing Society ................. 17 Berkshire Masonic Bowling Association . 17 Berkshire Masonic Learning & Development. ................. 18 Berkshire Masonic Regalia ............................... 20 Berkshire Provincial Mentoring Scheme .................... 21 Addresses of Berkshire Masonic Centres ................... 22 Craft Lodges in the Province (Numerical Order) .............. 23 Craft Lodges in the Province (alphabetical list) . 24 Calendar for 2020-2021 ................................. 25 The United Grand Lodge of England . 40 The Provincial Grand Lodge of Berkshire ................... 42 2020-2021 Provincial Grand Lodge Addresses . 46 Succession of Provincial Grand Officers .................... 48 Lodges and Officers etc ................................ 51 By-Laws of Provincial Grand Lodge ....................... 153 A Message from the Grand Superintendent ................ 159 Supreme Grand Chapter of England . 160 The Provincial Grand Chapter of Berkshire ................. 162 Provincial Grand Chapter Addresses ...................... 164 Succession of Provincial Grand Officers ................... 165 3 Page CONTENTS Holders of the Grand Superintendents Certificate of Meritorious Service ........... 168 Royal Arch Chapters in the Province ...................... 169 Royal Arch Representative in Craft Lodges ................. 170 Chapters and Officers etc. 170 By-Laws of Provincial Grand Chapter ..................... 212 Chapter Toast List .................................... 215 A Message from the Mark Provincial Grand Master .......... 217 Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of Berkshire ................. 219 Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of Berkshire Addresses ........ 221 Succession of Provincial Grand Masters ................... 222 Subscribing Brethren of the Province of Berkshire who have been appointed to office in Grand Lodge . 223 Mark Lodges and Officers etc. 225 Mark Toast List . 244 Degree of Royal Ark Mariner ............................ 245 Royal Ark Mariner Lodges and Officers etc. ................ 246 Royal Ark Mariners Toast List ........................... 255 Berkshire Mark Benevolent Association . 256 Message from the Inspector General Ancient and Accepted Rite 258 Ancient and Accepted Rite Chapters in District of Berkshire .... 259 Allied Masonic Degrees ................................ 261 Provincial Priory and List of Preceptories .................. 262 Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests ................... 265 Tabernacles in the District .............................. 266 Order of the Secret Monitor . 267 Conclaves of Order of the secret Monitor .................. 268 Councils of Royal and Select ............................ 270 Red Cross of Constantine .............................. 274 Worshipful Society of Free Masons ....................... 275 Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia .......................... 276 Register of Subscribing Members ........................ 281 4 A MESSAGE FROM THE PROVINCIAL GRAND MASTER Compiling this year’s almanac has been a significant challenge owing to the disruption of normal activity caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and I am indebted to W Bro Les Matthews for pulling together all the strands so expertly whilst wrestling with the challenge of converting to a more modern software system. As I look ahead to the 2020-2021 season, I do so with excitement and enthusiasm. I am aware of the many challenges that will face us as we move forward; not least the challenge of restoring confidence and feeling safe as we steadily return to Masonic normality. Our fraternal spirit and the way we go about our business makes us a very special Province of which I am hugely proud. Therefore, I am very confident that whilst we will need to adapt, we will continue to flourish in these uncertain times. We must continue to attract new members and welcome them warmly into Berkshire Freemasonry. This may require some short-term creativ- ity and flexibility on our part. Whilst there is concern about this, I have concluded that it is important not to deny others the richness of being a Berkshire Freemason and the opportunity of starting their own personal masonic journeys. Enjoyment of Freemasonry and all that it gives is paramount. So, I am looking for every brother to do his very best to continue to make a valuable contribution to his Lodge and the success of the Province as a whole. It is that unwavering commitment, beyond our own personal orbit, that will make a real difference to Berkshire Freemasonry and ensure that we emerge unscathed and stronger. It is a unique privilege to be your Provincial Grand Master and all that I have experienced in the last year working alongside you has only served to strengthen my resolve. Let us go forward together into the new season and make a real difference to Berkshire Freemasonry and to our communities. As always, I warmly welcome our newly initiated brethren and I look forward to meeting with you all as I travel around the Province. ANTHONY C HOWLETT-BOLTON 5 INFORMATION 1. What is Freemasonry (notes from a pamphlet published by the Board of General Purposes, United Grand Lodge of England). Freemasonry is one of the world’s oldest secular fraternal societies. It is a society of men concerned with moral and spiritual values. Its members are taught its precepts by a series of ritual dramas which follow ancient forms and use stonemasons’ customs and tools as allegorical guides. The essential qualification for admission and continuing member- ship is a belief in a Supreme Being. Membership is open to men of any race or religion who can fulfil this essential qualification and are of good repute. Freemasonry is not a religion, nor is it a substitute for religion. Its essential qualifications opens it to men of many religions and it expects them to continue to follow their own faith. It does not allow religion to be discussed at its meetings. For many years Freemasons have followed three great principles. Brotherly Love. Every true Freemason will show tolerance for the opinions of others and behave with kindness and understanding to his fellow creatures. Relief. Freemasons are taught to practise charity, and to care, not only for their own, but also for the community as a whole both by charitable giving, and by voluntary efforts and works as individuals. Truth. Freemasons strive for truth, requiring high moral standards and aiming to achieve them in their own lives. Freemasons believe that these principles represent a way of achieving higher standards in life. From the earliest days, Freemasonry has been concerned with the care of orphans, the sick and the aged. This work continues today. In addition, large sums have been given to national and local charities. Freemasonry demands from its members a respect for the law of the country in which a man works and lives. Its principles do not conflict with his duty as a citizen which must always prevail over any obligation to other Freemasons. 6 The secrets of Freemasonry are concerned with its traditional modes of recognition. It is not a secret society. Its constitutions and rules are available to the public. There is no secrecy about its aims and principles. Like many other societies, it regards some of its internal affairs as private matters for its members. A Freemason is encouraged to do his duty first to his God (by what ever name he is known) through his faith and his religious practice, and then without detriment to his family and those dependent on him, to his neighbour through charity and service. None of these ideas is exclusively Masonic, but all should be universally acceptable. Freemasons are expected to follow them. _______ 2. Festive Board This is one of the great pleasures of Freemasonry but it is far more pleasurable if it runs smoothly, and with harmony. It is