June 2023 – There was a large gathering at the Aylesbury Masonic Centre to celebrate the Centenary meeting of Hope Chapter No. 240. The meeting was attended by a number of members and guests including the Grand Chamberlain, M.Ill.Bro. James Thom KC 33º and his escort, Ill.Bro. Kyle Alexander 31° Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies, the Inspector General, V.Ill. Bro. Peter Harborne 33º, the Past Inspector General, V.Ill. Bro. David Sawyer 33º and the District Recorder, Ill.Bro. Peter Moody 32º Elect.
...the minutes of the Consecration meeting held on 30 April 1923 were read and an extremely interesting history of the Chapter was delivered by Ill.Bro. Richard Skym 30º. The Centenary Warrant was then presented by the Grand Chamberlain to the MWS, Ill.Bro. Tim Shepherd 30º who responded with thanks.
After the meeting, the Princes retired to an excellent Festive Board and a most pleasant occasion was enjoyed by all. We send all the members of the Chapter our heartiest congratulations and we send them our best wishes for the future.
