With the consistently miserable weather, dire travelling conditions, unfortunate short notice illness, and holidays, numbers were low for the first meeting of 2026 for the Chapter. That didn’t stop the 11 members present, including the Inspector General and the District Recorder having a most enjoyable evening at the James S Webb Freemasonry Centre, Victoria Street, Stourbridge on Thursday 15th January 2026.
The MWS, E&P Bro M J Winfield 18°, welcomed the IG to the Chapter and asked, “Can I offer you the Baton?” With the Baton being received by the IG in turn said, “Can I offer it straight back?” And returned the Baton without hesitation………
The MWS Opened the Chapter and confirmed the Minutes of the previous meeting and then Invested E&P Bro J L Montero 18° as the Second General as he was sadly unable to attend the Enthronement meeting.
The next item on the Agenda was to demonstrate parts of the ceremony of Perfection. E&P Bro J L Montero 18°, gave an admirable demonstration of the Intermediate degrees with the District Recorder acting as the Candidate and III.˙.Bro M Tonkin 31°, acting as the Marshal.
The MWS then had the pleasure of the Second Point being demonstrated by none other than III.˙.Bro M Tonkin 31°, acting as Raphael, the Chapter Recorder III.˙.Bro G Stacey 31°acting as Marshal and the District Recorder III.˙.Bro L D Hill (Taff) 31°, continuing as the Candidate. All 3 being Deputy Preceptors of the MRCCI. No pressure there then!!!
On conclusion of the demonstrations, the District Recorder gave a short talk entitled ‘The Feast of Fraternal Affection’ which was very well received by all.
After completing all other business, the MWS carried out the Third Point and Closed the Chapter. Members retired to The Old Edwardian Club to enjoy a delightful dinner to end another super meeting.
Next meeting (E) – Thursday 9th Apr 2026.
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