The last meeting of the season for Lodge of Chivalry No 3974 saw the WM, Wayne McGuffie, carry out the normal lodge business of confirming and signing the minutes of the last regular meeting, electing the master elect, treasurer, tyler, auditors and two Masonic Hall representatives.
Following the opening business, a eulogy for Colin Edwards Percy was given by Mark Holloway. Don Carton then gave a presentation of the white gloves which has not been given in the lodge before to Stephen Routledge who was initiated in January, which Wayne thanked Don for, the brethren gave acclamation.
A ballot to confirm the members were happy to make a formal application to become a member of the University Scheme, which proved in favour. A proposition was then made for a joining member, which will bring the number of members to 36.
Following the risings, the WM closed the lodge and the brethren retired to the bar for refreshments. They then enjoyed a four-course meal, starting with garlic and chilli king prawns with garlic, chilli and smoked paprika served with crusty bread, the main course was hanging kebabs with sweet chilli glazed chicken, mint yoghurt sauce, with peppers and onions, skin on fries, mixed salad, warm flat breads, harissa mayo and garlic butter, the dessert was white chocolate and blueberry baked cheesecake with cream followed by cheese and biscuits.
Following the toast to the visitors given by Andrew Robinson, Mark Phillips from Williamsburg Lodge No. 6 in the Grand Lodge of Virginia, United States of America, responded to the toast to the visitors. During his response he presented Wayne with a Grand Lodge of Virginia’s 250-year celebration lapel badge. Wayne then presented Mark with a Provincial Tie and a Lodge of Chivalry lapel badge.
The brethren enjoyed their last festive board of the 2025/26 Masonic season, which lasted for a while after as the brethren enjoyed each other’s company in the bar after the tyler’s toast. Over £300 was raised for good causes during the evening.
