Saturday 27th September 2025 witnessed another mile stone in the history of St Francis of Assisi Chapter RC No 711 when they welcomed Bro Ravinder Mohan Dhody into our beautiful Order.
Members gathered for a late morning / early afternoon of captivating ritual – a fine example of Rose Croix masonry at its best.
V.˙.Ill.˙.Bro Ian Fothergill 33°, IG of the District of Worcestershire, V.˙.Ill.˙.Bro Stephen Fowler 33°, IG of the District of Warwickshire, and V.˙.Ill.˙.Bro Dr Richard Hoare 33°, Past IG for the District of Worcestershire were escorted into the Chapter by the DC and the MWS Offered his Chair & Baton to the IG, asking him to “do the ceremony”. The IG was very flattered by this request but informed the MWS that he was much better prepared to do it himself…………
Before Opening the Chapter, the Prelate gave the Prayer for St Francis of Assisi.
The MWS Opened the Chapter and confirmed the Minutes of the previous meeting. Following successful Ballots for i) a Perfectee and ii) two Joining Members, Bro Ravinder Mohan Dhody was Perfected in a most delightful ceremony with Ill.˙.Bro Gerald Jinks 32°, presenting the Intermediate Degrees; E&P Bro Neil Nicholls 18°, the Black Room, Ill.˙.Bro Simon Jinks 30°, (MWS) the Red Room; E&P Bro Richard Pinner 18°, the Collar & Signs and the IG giving the Accolade. Very well done to all concerned.
The next item on a very busy Agenda was the Enthronement of E&P Bro Neil Nichols 18°. The MWS Enthroned his successor in another example of fine ritual. With the knowledge that the Chapter was in good hands, the Past IG was delighted to give the Address to the Sovereign, and the ‘New’ MWS appointed and invested his officers, The Inspector General rounded off a marvellous Enthronement with the Address to the Princes.
It was evident that lots of hard work and preparation had been committed to making the whole meeting a most memorable occasion. Indeed, it is strongly rumoured that masonic fairies have been hard at it and constructed a new lodge room somewhere in darkest Droitwich – built specifically for the Chapter rehearsals.
On completion of the Third Point and before retiring to the Refectory, members of the Chapter gathered for some ‘happy snaps’ before enjoying an excellent 3 course lunch. A fantastic meeting and great company enjoyed by all.
Next meeting – SAT 24 JAN 26.
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