The May meeting was held in fine style and we initiated a candidate into the First Degree. We even performed the Apprentice’s Chain which was most entertaining. A new Initiate was proposed and accepted. The Worshipful Master and Treasurer for 2007 were elected unanimously and the current IPM accepted the progressive office of Tyler. Due to the unavoidable absence of the Worshipful Master Elect on the usual date, it was agreed that the Installation Meeting would be held on September 29th at Wellington College rather than October 12th.
The Festive Board was merrier than usual due to the presence of several members’ wives and non-masonic guests. We were also graced by the attendance of the new Master of Wellington College in his first term, Dr. Anthony Seldon, the well-known author and biographer of the current Prime Minister. Although he divided his time between us and Turf, fairly in my opinion, he still managed to impress us with his erudite manner.
At the end of the meal an Old Wellingtonian Blazer (vintage 1938) in excellent condition was auctioned to raise money for the lodge charity fund. The meeting ended after a superb meal by the college catering staff.