Royal Society of St. George, BC Branch
Welcomes Malcolm Parry
 STEVE McVittie presents Malcolm Parry with a pin as an honorary member of the Royal Society of St. George, B.C. Branch. |
VANCOUVER – The Royal Society of St. George, B.C. Branch held their annual St. George's day celebration of England's Day and Shakespeare's day on April 25.
Vice-President Roger Dawson served as master of ceremonies for the evening.
The dinner was held at the Vancouver Lawn, Tennis and Badminton Club and the main entrée of grilled sirloin of lamb and breast of chicken picatta was exceptionally done.
Members were honoured to welcome renowned local society columnist Malcolm Parry as the evening’s guest speaker.
Dan Brown, president of the Society, introduced Malcolm with a little background on his career over the years.
Parry gave a humorous and historical recall of St. George the Dragon killer, the history of the dragons and many historical Georges that held the throne in England.
Director Steve McVittie thanked Malcolm for his excellent presentation and inducted him as an honorary member of the Royal Society of St. George, B.C. Branch. He was presented with a pin and a gift to be shared with his wife Nancy.
The evening concluded with a presentation of an English Sword Dance by the Steel Phoenix Sword Team and a demonstration of an Old English Country dance where those present could join in and learn the step of the dance.
For more information about the Royal Society of St. George, B.C. Branch, see: www.stgeorgebc.ca.
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