Wednesday 14th January 2026 saw 23 members & visitors including the Inspector General and the District Recorder assemble for a Perfection ceremony and the ‘Business’ meeting of the Chapter.
The IG was warmly welcomed by the MWS, E&P Bro Karl Haines 18°, who made a very generous offer of his Baton to the IG. However, the IG of course thanked him for the kind offer and immediately handed the Baton back to him saying that as the MWS, you have plenty of work to do……..
The MSW duly Opened the Chapter and the Minutes of the previous meeting were approved and confirmed. A standard Agenda item of the Chapter following the confirmation of the Minutes is to receive the Minutes of the regular Chapter meeting of 100 years ago. Disappointingly, on this occasion the Minutes for that meeting were unavailable.
A ballot for the Perfection of Bro Roger James Wilkins was then conducted, and with the ballot proving in favour of the Candidate, the Chapter proceeded to Perfect him into our beautiful Order. The brother who was originally tasked with presenting the Intermediate Degrees was unfortunately absent for the meeting and IIl.˙.Bro T G Still 30°, presented them at exceptionally short notice. The MWS assisted by the Marshal, III.˙.Bro A M Dally 30°, worked the First Point, and Raphael, E&P Bro D F Brown 18°, led the Candidate throughout the Second Point, again suitably assisted by the Marshal. The Collar & Signs were then given by E&P Bro D C Boorn 18°.
The MWS then had the pleasure of declaring E&P Bro D C Boorn 18°, MWS, E&P Bro A M Sinton 18°, Treasurer, and III.˙.Bro F P S Abram 30°, Outer Guard for the ensuing year.
During the Second Rising, the IG was delighted to hear the Chapter announce that a sum of £50.00 will be donated towards his District wide appeal, for the Fisher House UK unit at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, the receiving unit for injured military personal from both the UK and around the world. Also during the Risings, III.˙.Bro M A Hume 32°, presented the Chapter with a framed image, of the Chapter Banner with a background explanation and history. The banner itself is proudly displayed behind the MWS during meetings. III.˙.Bro A W Workman 31°, also provided an interesting history of a legacy donated to the Chapter, which helped to finance the wonderful banner.
Following the Third Point, conducted by the Immediate Past Sovereign, the MWS Closed the Chapter and the brethren retired to the Refectory to enjoy an excellent dinner.
Next meeting (E) – Friday 1st May 2026.
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