Also on Wednesday 7th May 2025 thirteen members of the Order met at Rainbow Hill for their Enthronement meeting.
The Chapter was Opened by the MWS, III.˙.Bro Maurice A Hume, 32°, at 1815 hrs, and the Recorder read the Minutes of the previous meeting which were formally adopted by the members of the Chapter and duly signed by the MWS.
Having thanked the Chapter for their support for the past year, the MWS had the delight of Enthroning Ill.˙.Bro Charles M K Dyer 32°, as the new MWS. As expected, the Enthronement, carried out between two of the Districts most senior, well respected and finest members, was a pleasurer to witness.
The ’new’ MWS then appointed and invested his Officers with the authority of their office in an exemplary manner. In the absence of the Inspector General due his attendance at the Breme Chapter RC No 862 Enthronement meeting just up the river in Kidderminster, the District Recorder gave the Address to the Princes.
On completion of the Enthronement and thanking those taking part, the MWS continued the very interesting history of the weaved rug (incorporating the Ladder) adorning the centre of the Chapter floor belonging to St Dunstan Chapter RC No 12 but shared with St Ann of Malvern Chapter. The MWS elaborated that the particular style of ‘weave’ was unique to only a handful of weavers of 100 years ago, and two of those specialist weavers made the rug for St Dunstan Chapter which was presented to the Chapter at their Enthronement meeting of 100 years ago. Sadly, one of the weavers died the night before the meeting. The MWS also commented that it looked as good as it (probably) looked when it was completed.
Following the conducting of the Third Point the Chapter was closed and the assembled company retired to the Refectory for a super evening meal of cold meats, salad & hot new potatoes, rounding off a fantastic meeting.
Next meeting – FRI 26 SEP 25.
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