Brackenber Dinner

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I had a wonderful evening at the Europa Hotel, Belfast, this evening. I took a taxi to the hotel from my house at about six o'clock.

Having had a modest restorative at the Piano Bar on the first floor, one of the most civilized places to have an aperitif in the City of Belfast, I entered the elevator and rose to the twelfth floor, where the Penthouse Suite is situated.

On entering, I was greeted by my old school pal, Howard Hastings, and Gordon Harvey. We chatted for a while, before I made for the bar and ordered another snifter, which was on the house.

I had a marvellous evening. How wonderful to meet so many old pals and Brackenbrians. Brian, Lord Hutton was there; and Judge McKee.

I had a lengthy chat with Howard Hastings (we were pals at Brackenber); and Michael Pierce, Patrick Lowry and Patrick Cross.

The dinner was very good indeed: The soup was delicious; as was the beef. I've posted the menu. It was just so marvellous to meet so many old chums; and it is so important to keep Brackenber's memory alive, one feels.

I sincerely hope that we can meet again during the summer months.

A huge Thank You to Howard, Gordon and the staff for ensuring that the evening was so memorable.