Imbolc
blessings to you, dear Chalicers!
As
winter's chill arms still hold us in her thrall, I plump my cravat in
anticipation of the splendid afternoon tea and corn dolly and ornamental broom
creation event that Lady Augusta is hosting in her glorious orchid room. I
thank the ladies of the newly created Temperance Committee for their tireless
efforts in planning what I am sure will be an entirely suitable occasion on
which to divine the exit of what has been one of the most bitter winters to
date.
We
shall be following this with our annual symbolic (and actual) cleaning of the
Chapter House, where the children from Lady Augusta's Orphanage for Lost Waifs
will follow the cleaning staff about for the day in preparation for their
ultimate vocations. I apologise again to all those who are put out by the
House's annual closure for the day, however it is done in the spirit of
thoroughness and is ultimately in the best interests of our many members who
abhor the very sight of children, and most particularly waifs.
For
those of you attending the upcoming Lupercalia festivities, which is so kindly
being hosted by Miss Finch-Newtley and her inestimable Aunt Philadelphus at
their winter retreat in Surrey, I remind you that places are limited, that
'plus one' means just that, and that the RSVP date is done and gone.
It
is with sincere regret that these, the first two events that I am overseeing,
have been by invitation only, and I am aware that this goes against the spirit
of the Club's ethos of veritas unitas caritas, however having now gotten
to the bottom of this situation, I shall shortly have matters firmly in hand
and soon we shall see vox populi heard!
Vale!
Nigel
From
the desk of Nigel Rutherford, Viscount Templemore
Head
of the Festivities Committee
Order of the Splendid Chalice (London Chapter)
Order of the Splendid Chalice (London Chapter)