Meeting Report
On Tuesday 6th May 2025 the Old Cheltonian Lodge held their annual Installation meeting at Freemason's Hall, Great Queen St, London, when W Bro Mark Neilson was installed into the Chair of King Solomon.
It was another historic event for the Lodge as this was the first time in their hundred and eighteen year history when a parent, as the outgoing Master, installed another parent.
Not content with just a Double Initiation the Worshipful Master decided that we could also Raise Brother John Gulland (L22) as a Master Mason.
There was 16 members present, who were joined by 14 Masons, mainly from one of the Cheltenham Lodges making an excellent atmosphere in the Lodge and we hope a very memorable and enjoyable experience for all present, especially the candidates
Whilst both ceremonies took nearly three hours we finished in plenty of time to join nine wives and partners for pre-prandial drinks in the Prep School Dining Hall before all 39 sat down for a most convivial and enjoyable evening where the wine flowed and the snuff spilt.
The dinner was ended with the traditional singing of the Holiday Hymn which older OC's may remember as the College Song.
The more hardy, or mad, amongst us then retired to the Beehive, a local pub many OC's will remember as a pub frequented by College staff and one not to go in, for more beer and laughter.
Contact
Henry Peters
Secretary
The Old Cheltonian Lodge, No,3223
07809 638 195