On Wednesday 29th October 2025, twenty eight members and visitors including the Inspector General and District Recorder assembled at the Worcester Masonic Centre.
The IG was escorted into the lodge room by the DC and the MWS did his utmost to tempt the IG to occupy his Chair for the evening. Alas the IG made gave a gracious refusal informing the MWS that there was far too much work to be done, and that he himself would be far better prepared.
After Opening the Chapter, the members present confirmed and approved the Minutes of the previous meeting, which were duly signed by the MWS & IG respectively. The Recorder then proceeded to read the Minutes of their Regular meeting of 100 years ago, during which a Perfection ceremony was the main item on the Agenda.
Following a successful ballot, Bro James Richard Turpin was perfected in an excellent ceremony and after signing the Golden Book, took his seat in the Chapter. E&P Bro Ian Trennan 18°, conducting the Intermediate Degrees, The MWS E&P Bro Karl Haines 18°, the First & Second Points, and E&P Bro David Boorn 18°, the Collar & Signs. A particularly pleasing aspect of the Perfection was that all of the ceremony was conducted by members of the 18°. And it was once again, very pleasing indeed to see half of those present wearing Red collars.
Before carrying out the Risings, the IG had the most pleasant task of presenting III.˙.Bro Bill Mason 30°, with his 30°, Knight of Kadosh, certificate – some 7 years after actually becoming elected to the 30°, and on his birthday!!!. Another first for the District in general and the IG in particular. Please contact III.˙.Bro Bill if you require an explanation of how and why this happened (his delayed certificate, not his birthday)………..
The MWS conducted Third Point and Closed the Chapter, with everyone retiring to the Refectory to enjoy a lovely meal and in such good company.
Next meeting – WED 14 JAN 26.
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