Dame Betty (OSJ)

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On the 22nd of June at 3.30pm our mother Betty Lee was awarded the title of Dame by the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem.

The Grand Prior of Australia, H.E. Chavalier Pasquale Perdulla, conducted the solemn investiture ceremony at St. Mary’s Church.

Along side with eight other postulants, our mother was the first Malaysian to be accepted as a member to the sovereign hospitallier Order of Saint John of Jerusalem.

A 900 year old ritual was performed during the ceremony and it was a truly amazing experience to watch.

We are so proud of our mother who has for years worked quietly behind the scenes of many charities helping raise money for those in need.

Bowerhaus was a proud sponsor at the Ball that followed the ceremony, donating table gifts as well as lucky door prizes helping to raise a further $7000 dollars on the night for the Sydney Children’s Hospital. IMG_9330 3