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Lewisham Chapter No 2579 met and dined at Croydon Masonic Centre on 7th March 2026, for the double Exaltation of Bros Yusuf Menekse and Simon Raymond. Simon is the son of Chapter Scribe Ezra, E Comp Trevor Raymond who was afforded the privilege of acting as First Principal for the Exaltations, alongside Treasurer, E Comp Steve Clark, who acted as Principal Sojourner for a very joyous occasion.
This article is part of Arena Magazine Issue 60 – Spring 2026.
Arena Magazine is the official online magazine of the London Freemasons – Metropolitan Grand Lodge and Metropolitan Grand Chapter of London.
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