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Inscribed Mauls, Sceptres & Plinths


As a token of recognition of the outstanding generosity and commitment to charitable causes made by the members of our Lodges it has been the practice of the Province for the last few years to present to each Lodge that collectively with its members donates the sum of £1,000 to the Provincial Mark Benevolent Fund a maul and inscribed plinth or in the case of a Royal Ark Mariner Lodge an inscribed sceptre. This not only serves as an acknowledgement by the Province to the generosity of the Lodge but also has a practical function within the Lodge as these most beautiful items of furniture are used during the ceremonies. In addition it also provides a constant and useful reminder to the Brethren of the Lodge and indeed any visitors of the continuing need to support Charity and help where possible those less fortunate than ourselves.

The mauls and sceptres are presented by a member of the provincial executive with the greatest of pleasure on the occasion of his visit to the Lodge and are received with much acclaim by the brethren. In the few years that we have been making these presentations, and thanks to the outstanding efforts of our members, a total of ninety-three mauls & plinths and fifteen sceptres have so far been presented. This is a remarkable achievement. These presentations have proved so popular that we shall be continuing to make them for the foreseeable future and plans are underway to introduce a further token of recognition for additional donations by the way of a special presentation set of working plans.

So I urge you to continue your valuable and much appreciated support to the province and in doing so enhance the appearance and reputation of your Lodge by working together to obtain further mauls or sceptres and ultimately to get the full set of working plans.

Since the Festival, a further 195 "Regular Payment Promises" (the old covenant) have been made totalling £42,474 (before tax) and £157,751 in cash has been received by the Provincial Mark Benevolent Fund including £18,938 in tax reclaimed under Gift Aid.

Below is a list of the Lodges that have contributed so generously to Provincial Charity and acquired mauls and sceptres:

Maul with inscribed plinth to Mark lodges

Lodge

Mauls earned

Watford No 241

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1

Rose & Lily No 354

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2

Hertford No 366

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2

Gladsmuir No 367

-

1

Broxbourne No 428

-

2

James Terry No 556

-

2

Debenham No 636

-

3

East Hertfordshire No 683

-

6

Digswell No 872

-

6

Lea Valley No 909

-

2

Ravenscroft No 920

-

3

William Hamilton Underhill No 926

-

3

Latimer No 962

-

2

James Parsons No 974

-

2

Eleanor Cross No 991

-

1

Cheshunt No 1047

-

1

King Harold No 1109

-

3

Sprig of Acacia No 1114

-

2

Hertfordshire Masters No 1121

-

1

Berkhamstead No 1172

-

1

Bishops Stortford No 1236

-

1

Harpenden No 1254

-

4

Hemel Hempstead No 1291

-

6

Elstree & Radlett 1315

-

1
Joseph Moffett 1358
-
 1

Stevenage No 1404

-

2

Halsey No 1489

-

6

Chevalier No 1505

-

6

Ayot No 1529

-

2

Rosewalk No 1585

-

1

Justice and Liberty No 1593

-

5

Adastral No 1686

-

3

St Cecilia No 1701

-

2

Scholars in Amity No 1710

-

4

Stanstead Abbotts No 1809

-

1

John Burr No 1824

-

2

 

 

 

Inscribed sceptres to Royal Ark Mariner Lodges

Lodge

Sceptres earned

William Hamilton Underhill No 926

-

2

Eleanor Cross No 991

-

1

King Harold No 1109

-

1

Sprig of Acacia No 1114

-

1

Hertfordshire Commanders No 1121

-

1

Hemel Hempstead No 1291

-

1

Elstree & Radlett No 1315

-

1

Halsey No 1489

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3

Chevalier No 1505

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3

Justice and Liberty No 1593

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1


The presentations have been made possible due to the magnificent generosity of the brethren of our Lodges and have enabled the province to acquire and donate a second ambulance to the Order of St John and to make donations to a number of very worthy local charities in the province.

Thank you brethren and keep up the good work.

W Bro Warren Vinecor, PProvGJD
Provincial Grand Charity Steward

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