February 2020 Circle Meeting

The 725th meeting of the Guildford Catenian Circle took place on 5th February at Guildford Golf Club. There were 48 Guildford Brothers in attendance together with 2 Visiting Brothers: Bro. David Walsh of Epsom Circle and Bro. Chris Devereau also of Epsom and formerly a member of Guildford Circle. There were also 2 Visiting Gentlemen; Laurence Kelly and Jason Saliba. 

On this occasion there were no visiting Clergy and Guildford's Deacon Bro. Paul Page-Tickell assumed the Eclesiastical duties. Before Grace was said, Bro. PP-T posed the question as to whether the 'Amen' should be said after Grace before Meal. He made the case that to do so effectively terminated the prayer and that the 'Amen' should only be said following Grace after Meal in order to have continuity from the blessing of the food before it is eaten to the thanks expressed in Grace after Meal. From memory, there were no comments made by any of the brothers to refute this and after a modest amount of research, I could find nothing to substantiate it.

Following the meeting which commenced promptly at 7.30 pm, 52 diners made their way, via the bar, to the restaurant. Later after dinner, Bro. Marketing Officer, Daniel Lintott, gave a presentation on Catenian awareness.

Serendipity! An unattended pint!

New style table mats!

Don't fret Visiting Gentleman Laurence, you can sit next to me!

Shall I or shall I not say Amen after Grace before Meal?

Here goes!

He didn't say Amen!

He didn't say Amen!

I always say amen after Grace before Meal!

No, the Amen is only said after Grace after Meal!

Who cares!!

I could have sworn I had a full glass!

Bro. President welcoming everyone including Visiting Brothers and Visiting Gentlemen

Response from Visiting Bro. David Walsh

Top Table with Bro. David Walsh also 'Prodical' Bro. Chris Devereau

Tucking in!

Hurry up, I think Grace after Meal is imminent!

Grace after Meal. AMEN!

It was then time for Marketing Officer Bro. Daniel Lintott to make a visual presentation on Raising awareness of the Catenian Association 

The Presentation!

The Intention!

The Expectation!

The Situation!

The Solution!

Consideration!

Dealcoholisation!

I'll drink to that!

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