This was indeed a very special meeting of the Chapter of Rectitude No. 502 with 33 Companions in attendance on a very dark, wet and cold December evening in Rugby, and a first for the Chapter with father and son, Ian and Adam Oakey, both members of the Dunsmore Lodge No. 6442, being Exalted into the Royal Arch together.

The ceremony was performed with confidence, and in a most enjoyable manner with the three Principles’ and three Sojourners all sharing the work to make this a most enjoyable, and easy to remember evening for the new Companions; which of course was ably supported by the Chapter DC team.

E Comp David Graham, the Deputy Grand Superintendent welcomed the Companions Ian and Adam into the Royal Arch in Warwickshire, and following the meeting the festive board was a very happy and convivial event with expertly delivered toasts to the new Companions and Chapter Principals.

The smiling faces in this photo show just how special this meeting was for Ian and Adam, as well as the Chapter members who were too numerous to get all of them into the picture!