Joseph Aytron, Eddie Parkinson and Neil Hartley were installed a first, second and third principals at Great Eccleston Chapter No 8895. Assistant to the Provincial Grand Principals John Porter, was the representative of Grand Superintendent Mark Matthews. John was accompanied by Lancaster Group Vice-Chairman Daniel Crossley, Assistant to the Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies, Phil Renney and Provincial Grand Steward Les Newlands.
The ceremony was conducted by chapter director of ceremonies Stephen Hogg and installing scribe Nehemiah was John Thornton. The robe addresses to the first, second and third principals were given by Les Newlands, Scott Devine and Vic Meddings respectively. On completion of the installation ceremony first principal Joe Ayrton appointed and invested his officers for the year.
John Porter addressed the companions of Great Eccleston Chapter and brought greetings from the Grand Superintendent Mark Matthews. He congratulated the three principals and all those who had taken part in the ceremony. John was presented with donations in the sum of £376 for Masonic and non-Masonic charities. John thanked the companions of the chapter for their generous donations.
A total of 22 companions dined at the festive board. The toast to the three principals was given by immediate past first principal Jonathan Slee. The Three Principals’ Song was performed by Barry Thompson accompanied by John Porter.