On Thursday 30th October 2025, 22 members including the Inspector General and District Recorder were warmly welcomed to the Chapter at Stourport Freemasons Hall.
The DC announced the IG at the door and escorted him into the room. The MWS, V.˙.Ill.˙.Bro Dr Richard N Hoare, 33°, Former Inspector General made a most commendable attempt for the IG to retain his Baton and Chair for the evening. Well, if a former IG was unable to tempt the current IG into retaining the Baton, there is not much hope for the rest of us……..
The MWS welcomed all the members and visitors to the meeting with his customary charm and wit (intelligent humour) and then Opened the Chapter. After confirming the Minutes of the previous meeting in May, the MWS had great pleasure in investing III.˙.Bro Tim Morris 30°, as his Prelate.
The main item on the Agenda was for the IG to present his latest paper entitled ‘The Foundation and History of the Ancient & Accepted Rite of Scottish Freemasonry’. The paper was once again received with great interest, with one or two very positive comments made by members. One point of interest made from III.˙.Bro Tim Wooldridge 32°, was that Bro Donald James CRUCIFIX was Perfected into St Mary & All Saints Chapter. A photograph of him is displayed the ante room at the top of the stairs.
The MWS completed the remainder of the business, carried out the Third Point and Closed the Chapter. Everyone then retired to the Refectory to enjoy a hearty dinner completing a super evening.
Next meeting – THU 29 JAN 26.
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