What a memorable occasion on one
of the hottest days of the year! The formal Installation Ceremony, ably led by
our Clerk, Ralph Riley and Beadle, Tony Parker, took place in the presence of a
group of Past Masters, members of the Company and friends. It was a pleasure to
have Rob Casey installed as the new Walbrook Warden. This was followed by the
usual drinks reception. I, together with the Wardens and our honoured guests
then processed into the dining room for lunch. All this took place in the
magnificent surroundings of the Drapers Hall.
After an excellent meal I was
honoured to have Lord Strathclyde, who was fo
r a time my Minister in the
Department of the Environment and who I accompanied on the Department’s first
Water Industry specific trade mission to South Africa and Lesotho, as my guest
speaker. His speech was highly complimentary, informative, enlightening and
humorous. I was also delighted to welcome Martin Reed, Master of the Master
Mariners, as a guest. Following the speeches we adjourned for a “Stirrup Cup”.
r a time my Minister in the
Department of the Environment and who I accompanied on the Department’s first
Water Industry specific trade mission to South Africa and Lesotho, as my guest
speaker. His speech was highly complimentary, informative, enlightening and
humorous. I was also delighted to welcome Martin Reed, Master of the Master
Mariners, as a guest. Following the speeches we adjourned for a “Stirrup Cup”.
The collection was for the
Hackney Carriage Drivers “Magical Taxi Tour” which takes chronically sick and
terminally ill children to the Disney Resort in Paris. A magnificent sum of
£900 was collected.
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