On Monday 3rd November 2025 the Inspector General, District Recorder and 3 other guests received a warm welcome to the Chapter for their Enthronement meeting.
The IG was escorted into the Chapter by the DC and welcomed by Ill.˙.Bro Robert Bennett, 30°, the MWS who in deference to his rank offered him the Baton. The IG politely declined saying “I would hate to deny you the opportunity” and the MWS then Opened the Chapter in solemn form.
Immediately upon Opening, a moment of silence and reflection was observed for the departure of III.˙.Bro Douglas Allen 30°, and III.˙.Bro Richard Ayling 30°, who had both recently passed to the Grand Chapter Above. The Prelate also gave a solemn prayer in their memory.
The MWS then had the pleasure of Enthroning III.˙.Bro Phillip Hannah 31°, as the new MWS of the Chapter in a very impressive manner. The DR was delighted to be asked to deliver the Address to the Sovereign and after the MWS appointing and investing his officers, the IG gave the Address to the Princes, completing a super Enthronement ceremony of the highest quality.
During Propositions, the Recorder announced that he was in possession of not one, but two application forms for Perfection into the Chapter. Subject to successful ballots, one will be Perfected at the next meeting in March 26, and the other at the May 26 meeting. Great news indeed.
At the beginning of the Second Rising, the Recorder informed the Chapter that he was in possession of the Supreme Council certificate for E&P Bro Colin Edwards 18°, and asked the IG if he would please present it to him. The IG was delighted to do so and noted that he had already given an explanation of the certificate to E&P Bro Edwards on a previous ocassion. For reasons known only to those present, the IG presented the certificate ‘for the second time’…………
Following the Third Point and Closing the Chapter, everyone retired to the Refectory to enjoy a delightful 3 course dinner. Not usually commenting on activities at dinner, it must be noted that during the Toast to the IG, the MWS gave a most delightful tribute to the IG for the sterling work he had done ‘bonding’ the District since becoming Inspector General. What a truly excellent evening.
Next meeting – MON 02 MAR 26.
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