On Friday 28th March 2025, the Inspector General, District Recorder and 6 other visitors received a warm welcome to the Chapter by Ill Bro Mark Hudson 30°, the MWS in-the-Chair who, offered the Inspector General his Chair and Baton. The Inspector General thanked the MWS in-the-Chair for his very kind and generous offer but politely declined returning the Baton with his accustomed humour.
Unfortunately, the MWS Ill Bro Ed Baker 18°, was unable to be with us on this occasion due to a pressing alternative arrangement. The MWS would have been ‘Proclaimed’ as the MWS for a second year, and this will now take place at the next meeting of the Chapter on 27th June 2025.
After opening the Chapter, the IG and the Chapter Recorder gave sincere tributes to Ill\Bro Roger Shayes 30°, and Ill\Bro Michael Midgely 30°, respectively who had passed to the Grand Chapter Above since the last meeting of the Chapter.
The Inspector General once again (and for the last time) had the pleasure of delivering his Paper Why did our Order remove the requirement to swear Allegiance to the Trinitarian Christian Faith? which was once again very well received, and the expected usual questions were asked and suitable answered by the IG. The District Recorder also gave a short explanation of the new Supreme Council 33°, website and the superb new tri-fold leaflet produced by the Supreme Council 33°, aimed at attracting new members.
On completion of an excellent Third Point, the MWS in-the-Chair closed the Chapter, and the rest of the evening spent in harmony in the Refectory where everyone enjoyed a delightful meal to round off a super evening.
Next meeting – Friday 27th June 2025.
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