On Friday 24th October 2025 11 members of the Order including 8 members of the Chapter 2 Visitors and the Inspector General attended the Enthronement Meeting of the Chapter held in No 3 Temple at Freemasons Hall, Kings Heath.
The IG was escorted into the Chapter by the DC and welcomed by the MWS who in deference to his rank offered him the Baton. The IG politely declined and the MWS then Opened the Chapter in solemn form.
Both Visitors were requested to fill Offices, Ill.˙.Bro Mike Tonkin 31°, as 1st General and Ill.˙.Bro Martyn Hardeman 30°, as both Capt of the Guard and Outer Guard.
Following the confirmation of the Minutes of the previous meeting the next item was to Proclaim Ill.˙.BroStephen Middleditch, 31°, as MWS for the Second Year. Following which he appointed and invested his Officers, and the IG gave the Address to the Chapter.
The next item was for 5 members of the Chapter to present the paper ‘The Words of the 18th Degree’. On completion and given the author, (the IG), was in the room a brief discussion took place on the why and purpose of the paper.
Following the Celebration of the Third Point the meeting Closed, and the members retired to the Refectory to enjoy a very pleasant convivial meal.
A very good evening of fraternal Rose Croix enjoyment.
Next meeting – FRI 27 FEB 26.
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