Catenian conference
Up early to be at the conference in the Bridgewater Hall by 9.15 a.m. Grand President David Taylor spoke very well but the highlight was Fr Timothy Radcliffe. He spoke about friendship and marriage. He was an inspired choice. To the Manchester Art gallery which has interesting modern works and older items plus social history displays. To the John Rylands library which has a new entrance and fine collection of bibles and manuscripts and a special exhibition about Edward Carpenter.
To Manchester cathedral for evensong well sung by mixed choir of boys and girls. Schutz Deutches Magnificat (in German) and Monteverdi Ave maris stella from the Vespers. The Schutz Nunc was less successful with a small group in the organ loft. Bach Piece d'orgue at the end immaculately played.
Back to hotel to change into evening dress and short walk to Manchester United football ground. The museum very interesting and a guide in the magnificent 78,000 seater stadium. A good dinner with Province 7 brothers and Eddie and Catherine O'Donnell from Stirling. Met the organist of Dundee cathedral Kevin Veal who is also a Sheriff. Excellent band with 2 singers and dancing. Back to hotel at 12.45 a.m. Liz fell over but OK.
To Manchester cathedral for evensong well sung by mixed choir of boys and girls. Schutz Deutches Magnificat (in German) and Monteverdi Ave maris stella from the Vespers. The Schutz Nunc was less successful with a small group in the organ loft. Bach Piece d'orgue at the end immaculately played.
Back to hotel to change into evening dress and short walk to Manchester United football ground. The museum very interesting and a guide in the magnificent 78,000 seater stadium. A good dinner with Province 7 brothers and Eddie and Catherine O'Donnell from Stirling. Met the organist of Dundee cathedral Kevin Veal who is also a Sheriff. Excellent band with 2 singers and dancing. Back to hotel at 12.45 a.m. Liz fell over but OK.
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