On 3rd of May 2024, a packed temple in Christchurch hosted a meeting of Sepulchre Preceptory and Sandeman Priory No.27 to help celebrate V.E. & R.E. Malcolm Slater’s 50th Anniversary in Order.
The Grand Master, Most Eminent and Supreme Knight, Paul Raymond Clement G.C.T. attended to support the evening along with R.E. Kt. Charles Aspinell, the Provincial Prior for Hampshire and Isle of Wight and his team.
The meeting was run by Sepulchre’s Eminent Preceptor E.K. Malcolm Collier who led his team through a double ceremony, in which the Grand Master gave the accolade.
The Grand Master presented V.E. & R.E. Malcolm Slater with his certificate reflecting on Malcolm’s extensive masonic career. When Malcolm was appointed to Great Seneschal in 2006 it was for a 2 year term, however his ability to perform the role was so appreciated that he held the office for 13 years! R.E. Kt. Charles Aspinell, Provincial Prior, added to the tribute which was also reflected in the impressive turnout of knights attending. The presentation was concluded by a standing ovation leaving Malcolm almost speechless in his response.
The Grand Master was accompanied by the Great Marshal, Great 1st Constable and the Grand Master’s Banner Bearer (who had travelled down from Newcastle just to carry the banner for the evening!). Also in attendance was the R.E.Kt. Jonathan Charles Whitaker, K.C.T., PGM for the Province of Hampshire and Isle of Wight and President of the Grand Master’s Council.
Over 70 dined to complete a very memorable evening which had been expertly organised by V.E.Kt. Tony Bargrove P.2nd.Gt.Con. and E.Kt. Dr. Stephen Brooks P.Gt.A-de-C.
