Chapter 15 - Conclusion – the New Challenge

ago receding from memory. Indeed, as we enter the last quarter of our second centenary, we have reasons to be positive, with Candidates for Initiation, as well as joining and re-joining members on the near horizon. One particularly successful innovation during the last 50 years has been the Junior Lodge of Instruction, which provides the perfect introduction for new members to learn their Craft. Most of us are totally unused to standing in front of our peers to perform a ritual, but the Junior Lodge allows each individual to learn and participate at every level. The Junior Lodge Preceptor carefully oversees all aspects of the ritual, culminating each June in the Junior Festival where a near perfect rendition is accomplished. This of course leads seamlessly to junior members participating far less fearfully into the main Lodge with the prospect of working through the ranks much less daunting. Most importantly, it supports our newest members in becoming engaged, enthused and committed.

Whilst we might need to adapt to the nature of society today, we must be careful to ensure that we retain the best traditions that we have enjoyed and passed on over the last 150 years; friendship, brotherhood, care for one another as well as those in our communities.

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1. Founders and Original Members

WM WBro. C. B. SHRUBSOLE. PPGSuptWorks SW Bro. J. JASP. M.D. JW Bro. T. L. STILL. Treasurer WBro. A. HODGE. PPJGD Secretary Bro. W. SHEPHERD. Bro. A. FILMER. Bro. M. P. EDEN Bro. T. GRUCHY. Bro. H. T. LAYLAND. Bro. J. MACDONALD. Bro. T. M. RIGG. Bro. W. PANNELL. Bro. W. SMITH. Bro. A. W. HOWE. Bro. E. M. T. BARLING. Bro. G. BLAND. Bro. W. McKEE. Bro. J. COPLAND. Bro. J. W. W. PARSONS.

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