The Enthronement meeting for Gervase Paganel Chapter No 316 took place on Thursday 10th April 2025 at the James S Webb Freemasonry Centre, Stourbridge.
The Inspector General was welcomed into the Chapter by the MWS, E&P Bro Perry Conner 18°, who for his final attempt, did his best to entice the IG into his Chair to conduct the evening. The IG retained the Baton for a few moments and returned it to the MWS with some very encouraging words, and that he (the MWS) was probably much better prepared for the evenings work.
After reading the Notice convening the meeting and confirming the Minutes of the previous meeting, a ballot was held for two joining members of the Chapter. Ill Bro Robert Grainger 30°, and formerly a member of St Edmund King & Martyr Chapter No 730, and Ill Bro Michael Bayliss 30°, formerly of Oldswinford Chapter No 908. The ballot proved clear and Ill Bro Robert Grainger 30°, was warmly welcomed into the Chapter by the MWS. Ill Bro Michael Bayliss 30°, was unfortunately unable to attend the meeting and will be formally greeted at their October meeting.
Unfortunately, the MWS -elect for the ensuing year was unable to fulfil the role due to unforeseen circumstances. Therefor before continuing with the main event of the evening, the Recorder read the Dispensation from the Supreme Council permitting the Chapter to hold a further ballot for the MWS for the ensuing year. With the ballot proving clear, E&P Bro Mark Winfield 18°, and another former member of St Edmund King & Martyr Chapter No 730, was Enthroned as the Most Wise Sovereign in a sincere and heartfelt ceremony. Congratulation to the Enthroning Sovereign for the very dignified manner in which he carried out Enthroning his successor.
With the new MWS appointing & investing his officers completed, the remainder of the business was carried out and everyone retired whilst the room was prepared for the Third Point.
On completion of the Third Point everyone retired to the Refectory and enjoyed a super 3 course dinner.
Special thanks to the exceptionally hard working Recorder Ill Bro Gordon Stacey 31°, for all his hard work in bringing this evenings meeting together under some very stressful and difficult circumstance. And thank you Gervase Paganel Chapter RC No 316 for a most delightful evening.
Next meeting – Thursday 9th October 2025
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