27 members assembled at Kings Heath Freemasons Hall on a damp, miserable morning of Saturday 24thJanuary 2026 for what was to be the first double Perfection ceremony in the District. Alas, one of the Candidates fell ill just before the meeting, but that did not stop the MWS and all the members of the Chapter putting on a ceremony which they can all be very proud of.
The Inspector General, V.˙.Ill.˙.Bro Ian M Fothergill 33°, accompanied by V.˙.Ill.˙.Bro Stephen W Fowler 33°, Inspector General for the District of Warwickshire and Asst DC of the Chapter, and V.˙.Ill.˙.Bro Dr Richard N Hoare 33°, Former Inspector General of the District of Worcestershire and 2nd General of the Chapter, were escorted into the Chapter by the Director of Ceremonies. Before taking his seat in the Chapter, the MWS, E&P Bro N Nicholls 18°, very kindly offered the Baton and Chair to the IG which was declined with the IG stating that as he was at ‘The Temple Jinks’, he was happy return the Baton…….
Following the Opening Hymn, the Prelate gave the Chapter Prayer for St Francis of Assisi.
After opening the Chapter and confirming the Minutes of the previous meeting, a ballot for Perfection was taken for Bro’s Kevin George Kane-Brooks and Joseph Patrick Galimpin which proved in favour of both. Bro Galimpin will be Perfected on a future occasion.
With the room prepared, Capt of the Guard, E&P Bro K Saunders 18°, gave a delightful presentation of the Intermediate Degrees. With the necessary adjustment to the room, the Marshal E&P Bro S Pinner 18°, conducted the Candidate throughout the First Point with pinpoint accuracy leaving the Candidate wondering ‘just what had happened there?’…… Returning the room as required for the Second Point, Raphael, III.˙.Bro K J Parkes 30°, directed the Candidate with impressive confidence, very ably assisted by the Marshal.
With the Marshal’s work not yet complete, he then gave another exemplary presentation of the Collar & Signs. Punishment if you remember from the Chapters last Perfection ceremony (October 25 meeting) when the MWS informed him that he is tasked to deliver them again at the next Perfection……….
With the Candidate taking his seat in the Chapter, the busy Agenda continued. The IG was absolutely delighted to present an Enthronement Certificate to E&P Bro R M Dhody 18°, who the Chapter proudly Perfected into our beautiful Order at their last meeting. The IG gave his usual informative and impressive presentation and again stated how delighted he was to have been able to do so, for someone he had known for so long.
The Chapter had great pleasure in proposing III.˙.Bro G Phillips 30°, as an Honorary Member of the Chapter.
At the end of the 2nd Rising, the DR, III.˙.Bro L D Hill 31°, was delighted to present, on behalf of the MWS & members of Evesham Chapter RC No 994, the ‘Travelling Apron’ charging him to surrender it up to the next Chapter carrying out a Perfection ceremony, and who have not previously held it!!!
The MWS completed the Risings, and conducted the Third Point in a most solemn, sincere and respectful manner. Upon Closing the Chapter, everyone retired to the Refectory to enjoy an excellent 3 course lunch rounding off a most superb Rose Croix meeting rewarding the Chapter for the obvious hard work made preparing for the meeting.
Next meeting – Saturday 25th April 2026.
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