The Master Firefighter, Mr Andrew Mayes JP kindly invited me
to the above at the Wax Chandlers’ Hall and I was delighted to accept. This
very informal gathering of circa twenty or so Masters was the Masters’ way of
saying thank you for the friendship and camaraderie that he had enjoyed during
his Mastership – it was a very kind thought.
Assembling in the ground floor reception room, the Master
welcomed us all with a glass of good cheer. As well as Masters there was a good
smattering of Clerks from other companies as well as officers from the
Firefighters – a very hospitable bunch. There was a distinct ‘end of term’
atmosphere as many Masters (myself and the host included) are approaching the
end of their year and so the stories were of events great and small over the
past twelve months. Also getting some airtime was the newly formed Past Master
Association (aka Apollo 19) and the organisation that was underway to get this
up and running.
The Master gave a very brief speech of welcome and a light
finger buffet was supplied. It was a thoroughly pleasant way to spend a
lunchtime and I am most grateful to the Master for his generosity and hospitality.
Thank you.
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