Celebration Dinner for Past Master Ian Luder
The Master hosted a Celebration Dinner for Past Master, and Former Lord Mayor, Ian Luder on Thursday 9th November, in the glorious setting of Watermen’s Hall. Ian retired from Court this year, after almost 30 years of service with the Company, including 18 months as the third Master of the (then) Guild in 1998/99.
The event was attended by no less than 10 other Past Masters and numerous Liverymen, and guests. The lavish menu replicated that served at the Mansion House Banquet in 2008, during Ian’s year as the 681st Lord Mayor.
The Master thanked Ian for his invaluable contribution to the development of the Company, from its inception. Ian responded, highlighting the potential for the Company to become even more influential, over coming years, in the ever-changing City. He presented to the Master a fine table lectern, crafted in ash by a carpenter in his home village and adorned with the Company emblem, before bringing the evening to a close with a toast to the Master and the Company.