Provincial Grand Chapter of Devonshire Yearbook 2021

Provincial Grand Chapter of Devonshire Reference - Year Book

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

Provincial Grand Chapter of Devonshire Website https://devonshirehra.org.uk

INDEX - CHAPTER 1

HRA Chapter Cover

2

Index - HRA Chapter

3

Terms and conditions of use

4-7

Photographs of Executive

8

HRA Chapter—The 4 Steps in Freemasonry

9

History of Executive Chapter Appointments 1783 - 2019

9b

Officers of Supreme Grand Chapter of England

10

Companions Holding Supreme Grand Chapter Rank

11

HRA Rules and Regulations

12

By-Laws of the Chapter

13 - 19

Important Communications Letters January - October 2021

20 - 21

Provincial Grand Scribe Ezra’s Report

22 - 24

Annual Convocation of Provincial Grand Chapter

25 - 26

Active Provincial Chapter Appointments - 2021

27 - 28

First & Past Provincial Chapter Appointments - 2021

29 - 30

Most Excellent Grand Superintendents Annual Address

31

Toast List - Chapter (June 2021 onwards)

32

Roll of Chapters - By Number

33

Roll of Chapters - Alphabetical

34

Most Excellent Grand Superintendents Christmas Message

35

Website Details

36

Back Page - Editorial Information and Contacts

2

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E.Comp. Chris Taylor Provincial Grand Scribe E email: pgse@devonshirehra.org.uk

https://devonshirehra.org.uk 3

E.Comp. Christopher A. Roach Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, Holy Royal Arch 4

E.Comp. Gerald W. Watson PAGSoj Deputy Grand Superintendent, Holy Royal Arch 5

E.Comp. Paul I. Hughes, PGStB 2nd Provincial Grand Principal, Holy Royal Arch 6

E.Comp. STEPHEN P. JOINT, PGStB 3rd Provincial Grand Principal, Holy Royal Arch 7

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GRAND SUPERINTENDENTS OF DEVONSHIRE 1783 29-01-1809 28-04-1845 30-08-1859 18-01-1881 10-12-1897 20-10-1903 7-11-1928 1-06-1938 8-06-1956 7-12-1960 13-11-1968 9-04-1975 13-07-1976 22-07-1987 22-02-1995 24-09-2002 13-11-2010 26-06-2021

Thomas Dunckerley Bevis Wood Rev. William Carwithen Rev. John Huyshe Hugh, 4th Earl Fortescue Henry Stafford, 1st Lord Northcote George Christopher Davie Henry Lopes, 1st Lord Roborough Rt. Rev. W.F. Surtees, Bishop of Crediton Robert Killingly Gibbons William Alexander Kneel Rev. Henry Wackett Anthony Coates Turton James Joseph Latham Gore Ronald Thomas Discombe Roy Harold Webber Christopher John Pengelly Simon William Rowe Christopher Aubrey Roach

Died Died Died Retired Retired Died Died Died Died Retired Died Died Died Retired Retired Retired Retired

2nd PROVINCIAL GRAND PRINCIPALS 1814 1850 1880 1896 1903 1928 1938 1956 1960 1968 1975 1976 1987 1995 2002 2010 2020

1987 1991 1993 1995 1999 2000 2002

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1991 1993 1995 1999 2000 2002 2005

L.J.L. Matthews E.J. Holman R.H. Webber A.R. Goddard A.G.R. Hollis C.J. Pengelly B.H. Meldon

2005 2006 2011 2012 2017 2018

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2006 2011 2012 2017 2018

D.C. Lovell T.H.G. Downe C.A. Roach G.W. Watson J.D. Sevieri P.I. Hughes

3rd PROVINCIAL GRAND PRINCIPALS 1987 1993 1997 1999

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1993 1997 1999 2002

R.H. Webber 2010 Cdr. F.G. Davey, RN. 2011 A.G.R. Hollis 2014 R. Hooper 2016

2002 - 2005 D.C. Lovell 2005 - 2006 I.A. Moore 2006 - 2010 S.W. Rowe

2017 2018

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2011 2014 2016 2017

C.A. Roach J.J. Bailey A. Morrell J.D. Sevieri

- 2018 -

K.G.S. Hurley S.P. Joint

PROVINCIAL GRAND SCRIBES EZRA DEPUTY GRAND SUPERINTENDENTS 3-11-1990 6-11 1993 22-02-1995 6-11-1999 7-03-2005 12-11-2011 10-11-2012 10-11-2018 9-11-2019 26-06-2021

Leonard James Lucas Matthews Edward Joseph Holman Robin Osborn Osborn Arthur Roy Goddard Brian Henry Meldon Terry Henry George Downe Christopher Aubrey Roach John David Sevieri Christopher Aubrey Roach Gerald Watson

Died Retired Retired Died Retired Retired Retired Retired Promoted

1984 1991 1995 2000 2002

2007 1995 1999 2005 2001 2012 2018 2019 2021

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1991 1995 2000 2002 2006

E.J. Holman A.G.R. Hollis C.J. Pengelly B.H. Meldon T.H.G. Downe

2006 2010 2012 2015 2021

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2010 2012 2015 2021

J.J. Bailey B.D. Kelly, JP. A.D. Newberry A.J. Parker C. Taylor

Please Note: Current Office holders in bold print

OFFICERS OF THE SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER OF ENGLAND FOR THE YEAR 2021 – 2022 * ME First Grand Principal * Pro First Grand Principal Second Grand Principal Third Grand Principal President Committee General Purposes * Grand Registrar * * Grand Scribe Ezra * Grand Scribe Nehemiah Grand Director of Ceremonies Grand Sword Bearer * Grand Treasurer * Deputy Grand Registrar Deputy Grand Scribe E Deputy Grand Directors of Ceremonies Deputy Grand Sword Bearer Grand Sojourner First Assistant Grand Sojourner Second Assistant Grand Sojourner Assistant Grand Scribe E Grand Standard Bearers

Grand Organist Assistant Grand Directors of Ceremonies

Grand Janitor

H.R.H. The Duke of Kent, K.G, GCMG, GCVO, ADC Peter Geoffrey Lowndes Russell John Race, DL Gareth Jones, OBE Prof Stephen John Tucker, PAGSoj The Rt. Hon. Sir John Chadwick, ED. Dr David Richard Staples, The Rev Dr John Robert Henry Railton, PGSwdB Charles Bertram Hopkinson-Wooley Rupert James Avenon Bull, PDepGDC Quentin Charles Triscott Humberstone, PGSN James Alexander Francis Thorn, QC Graham Frederick Redman, PGSN Nicholas John Burger Dr Simon Kenneth Archer Anthony Paul Grier, PGStB Desmond Hubert Thomas Henderson-Ross, PGSoj John Clovis Pagella David John Medlock, DL, (Somerset) John Boyington, CBE Shawn Edward Roy Christie, PAGSoj David Cynrig Timothy Roberts-Jones, PGOrg Ian Spencer Burgess (London) Nigel Wallis Gibson Gregory (Suffolk) Michele Santopietro (Staffordshire) Andrew David Seales (Norfolk) Michael McAllister Todd Geoffrey Walker (Warwickshire) John Peter Norris Mark Christopher Bassant (East Kent) David Mackay Blair (Cambridgeshire) James David Anthony Shields (London) Russell Kim Woodland (London) Malcolm Brooks, PAGSoj

* These Offices, according to the Regulations of the Order, devolve upon the Companions (if qualified) holding the corresponding position in Grand Lodge.

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COMPANIONS IN DEVONSHIRE CHAPTERS HOLDING SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER RANK November 2021 C.A. Roach

1358

C.J. Pengelly

106

S.W. Rowe

1255

S.H.A.F. Hopkins B.H. Meldon T.H.G. Downe R.H. Moore

9250 372 5148 9250

Past Grand Standard Bearer

09

G.R. Rooke

303

Past Grand Standard Bearer

00

Past Grand Sword Bearer

13

P.R. Galt

112

Past Grand Standard Bearer

01

ME Grand Superintendent

21

B.G. Ridalls

797

Past Grand Standard Bearer

03

Past Grand Standard Bearer

08

ME Grand Superintendent

02

M.W. Eglinton

1255

Past Grand Standard Bearer

04

Past Grand Standard Bearer

05

Rev. P.L. Baycock

1753

Past Grand Standard Bearer

08

5148

Past Grand Standard Bearer

08

ME Grand Superintendent

10

M. St.J. French

Past Asst Grand Sojourner

98

J.H.F. Rowe

494

Past Grand Standard Bearer

08

Past Grand Scribe Nehemiah

05

P. Hawken MBE

1247

Past Grand Standard Bearer

10

Past Grand Standard Bearer

02

A. Morrell

1247

Past Grand Standard Bearer

10

Past Grand Sword Bearer

05

Past Grand Standard Bearer

05

R. Moore

797

Past Grand Standard Bearer

11

Past Grand Sword Bearer

12

R.J. Pitts

1358

Past Grand Standard Bearer

11

Past Grand Sword Bearer

14

M.J. Twitchin

710

Past Grand Standard Bearer

12

328

Past Grand Standard Bearer

13

A.G.R. Holton

9250

Past Grand Sword Bearer

18

K.G.S. Hurley

J.D. Sevieri

1247

Past Grand Standard Bearer

13

S. Rawlings

489

Past Grand Standard Bearer

13

Past Grand Sword Bearer

19

C. Thomas

159

Past Grand Standard Bearer

13

Grand Standard Bearer

05

N.A. Ball

70

Past Grand Standard Bearer

14

B.D. Kelly JP

303

Past Grand Standard Bearer

14

P.J.M. Keaty

223

Past Grand Standard Bearer

15

4792

Past Grand Standard Bearer

16

M.T. Penny

112

Past Deputy Grand Sword Bearer 08 I. Kingsbury JP

112

Past Asst. Grand Sojourner

13

Past Deputy Grand Sword Bearer 19 J.J. Custance-Baker

444

Past Grand Sojourner

07

M.J. Newman

M. Skudder

251

Past Grand Standard Bearer

89

J.F. Bate

223

Past Grand Standard Bearer

17

Past Asst. Grand Sojourner

06

C.C. Gale

1255

Past Grand Standard Bearer

17

Past Grand Standard Bearer

98

R.F. Guest

489

Past Grand Standard Bearer

17

Past Asst. Grand Sojourner

09

Past Asst. Grand D of C

99

A.J. Parker

1255

Past Grand Standard Bearer

17

Past Asst. Grand Sojourner

11

A.R. Gill

710

Past Grand Standard Bearer

18

Past Grand Standard Bearer

98

P.I. Hughes

3337

Past Grand Standard Bearer

18

Past Asst. Grand Sojourner

11

P.D. Roberts

4782

Past Grand Standard Bearer

18

Past Grand Standard Bearer

03

R.S. Crannis

954

Past Grand Standard Bearer

19

Past Asst. Grand Sojourner

12

C.A. Donaldson

444

Past Grand Standard Bearer

19

Past Grand Standard Bearer

08

S.P.Joint

6219

Past Grand Standard Bearer

19

Past Asst. Grand Sojourner

13

Past Grand Standard Bearer

09

R. Dearing

Past Grand Standard Bearer

20

Past Asst. Grand Sojourner

16

T. Hobday

Past Grand Standard Bearer

20

Past Grand Standard Bearer

20

K.B. Jackson E.W. Smith D.G. Sullivan I.A. Moore D.R. Dinsmore J.J. Bailey G.W. Watson D.J. Jones S. Rawlings

1091 710 303 954 444 164 710 2725 489

P. Hawken MBE

1247

R.C. Munro

847

W.F. Carnell C.E. Summers

6129 9250

Past Grand Standard Bearer

07

J.E. Redman

Past Asst. Grand Sojourner

17

M.R. Heskins

1284

Past Grand Standard Bearer

21

Past Asst. Grand D of C

09

S.N. Wills

1402

Past Grand Standard Bearer

21

Past Asst. Grand Sojourner

17

F.A. Purnell

303

Past Asst. Grand D of C

96

Past Grand Standard Bearer

13

Past Asst. Grand Sojourner

17

D.W. Southgate

1125

Past Asst. Grand D of C

98

Past Grand Standard Bearer

10

K. Metcalfe

5148

Past Asst. Grand D of C

03

Past Asst. Grand Sojourner

19

R.N. Baker

9249

Past Asst. Grand D of C

05

Past Grand Standard Bearer

12

P. Colkin

303

Past Asst. Grand D of C

06

Past Asst. Grand Sojourner

20

G.B. Slaughter

303

Past Asst. Grand D of C

07

Past Grand Standard Bearer

11

R.A.P. Speed

489

Past Asst. Grand D of C

07

Past Asst. Grand Sojourner

21

A.W. Rowe

164

Past Asst. Grand D of C

10

Past Grand Standard Bearer

08

Past Asst. Grand Sojourner

21

R.C. Keane

2655

Past Asst. Grand D of C

14

M.N. Smith

7949

Past Asst. Grand D of C

14

R.J. Butler

489

Past Asst. Grand D of C

15

R.E.G. Sleep

3337

Past Asst. Grand D of C

16

P. Williams

1486

Past Grand Standard Bearer

88

W.J. Huddy

6129

Past Grand Standard Bearer

96

J.P. Battell

9653

Past Grand Standard Bearer

97

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HOLY ROYAL ARCH RULES AND REGULATIONS of the PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF DEVONSHIRE In accordance with the Regulations of Supreme Grand Chapter (Reg.30) the Provincial Brand Chapter shall consist of the Grand Superintendent, Deputy Grand Superintendent (if there be one), together with the other Provincial Officers, Principals and Past First Principals of Chapters within the Province and such Past First Principals of any Chapter, under the English Constitution, as may be subscribing members of any Chapter in the Province.

The Provincial Grand Chapter shall be held once a year on the first Saturday in November, or such other day and at such time and place as the Grand Superintendent may decide. At least six weeks notice of such meeting must be given.

At the Annual Provincial Grand Chapter Meeting the Treasurer shall be elected and will be invested with those Companions appointed to Provincial Rank and those Companions appointed to Past Rank as specified in the Supreme Grand Chapter Regulations (31a). In addition, the Grand Superintendent may confer promotion on certain Provincial Officers (Reg. 33). “A Registration Fee of £20 shall be paid by Companions on First Appointment to Active or Past Provincial Rank. No Fee is payabl e on Promotion”. The Grand Superintendent may conduct such other competent business as he may direct or allow.

The Grand Superintendent may convene a Provincial Grand Chapter of Emergency as and when he deems it necessary. The reason for convening such a meeting must be clearly stated in the Summons and no other business other than that specified may be conducted. At least three weeks notice of such meeting must be given.

All monies belonging to the Provincial Grand Chapter shall be paid into and held in an account at a Bank approved by the Grand Superintendent, in the names of the Grand Superintendent, Deputy Grand Superintendent (if there be one) and the Provincial Grand Treasurer, all cheques thereon shall be signed by the Grand Superintendent or the Deputy Grand Superintendent (if there be one) or the Treasurer and countersigned by the Provincial Grand Scribe Ezra. The Provincial Grand Treasurer’s accounts shall be examined and certified at each Annual Provincial Grand Chapter Meeting and an abstract thereof shall be printed and sent to the First Grand Principal of every Chapter in the Province.

All furniture and property of the Provincial Grand Chapter shall be placed in the care of the Grand Superintendent.

The Provincial Grand Scribe Ezra shall keep a register in which shall be entered the names of the Present and Past Officers o f the Provincial Grand Chapter present at each Provincial Grand Chapter, and the numbers of those Chapters whose Principals attend the meeting. He shall keep Minutes of all transactions conducted at the meeting transcribed in a book kept specifically for that purpose in order that it may be laid before Provincial Grand Chapter as often as required.

The Principals of every Chapter shall cause a copy of the Summons for each meeting of the Chapter, whether regular or emergency, to be sent direct to the private address of the Grand Superintendent, the Deputy Grand Superintendent, the Second and Third Provincial Grand Principals and the Provincial Grand Scribe Ezra. Every Chapter shall annually, immediately after the Installation of the Principals, make a return, signed by the First Principal and the Scribe Ezra, of the names and addresses of the Three Principals.

The Principals and the Scribe Ezra of every Chapter in the Province shall before the 25th day of March in each year, make a regular return and forward the same to the Provincial Grand Scribe Ezra, with a list of the Principals, Past First Principals and the dates of their Installation. The return shall also contain the names of all the companions belonging to the Chapter, with th e date of Exaltation or Joining of every Companion since the last return, and at the same time transmit the fees due to the Provincial Grand Chapter, viz.

On the Exaltation of a Companion………………………………………………...

For each Subscribing Member of a Chapter “such a sum as shall be Proposed and agreed at a Meeting of Provincial Grand Chapter such sum not to exceed an increase of more than £2.00 Subscription for each Subscribing Member from the 1st July 2020……………

For registering a New Chapter……………………………………………………..

For each Dispensation issued by The Grand Superintendent………………….

£0.50

£7.00 £3.00 £5.00

These By-Laws may be altered, or any new law added thereto, on due notice of motion being given thereof and the same being duly agreed at the Annual Provincial Grand Chapter, or at a Provincial Grand Chapter of Emergency, duly convened and then approved by the Grand Superintendent and the First Grand Principal.

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BY LAWS OF THE CHAPTER 1.

2.

1. Places and Dates of Convocations:The Chapter shall meet at (state place with full address and Post Code) and shall hold a regular convocation on the (state da ys, and months) at such an hour as the Principals shall direct.

Election and Installation Convocations:The Three Principals, two Scribes, Treasurer, Principal Sojourner and two Assistant Sojourners shall be elected by ballot at the regular convocation in (state month). The other Officers permitted by Royal Arch Regulation 48 may also be elected. The Installation of the Principals elect and the investiture of Officers will take place at the regular Convocation in (state month).

[Please Note: A Chapter may, by annual Resolution under Royal Arch Regulation 48 give authority to the Principals elect to a ppoint the rest of the Officers, with the exception of the Treasurer and (subject to para. 5 of Regulation 48) the Janitor. Such authority cannot be given by By-Law]

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4.

5.

6.

7.

Election of Janitor:Subject to the provision of Royal Arch Regulation 48, the Janitor shall be elected by a show of hands at the regular Convocation in (state month).

The Chapter Committee:The Chapter Committee shall consist of the Principals, Past Principals, of and in the Chapter, two Scribes, Treasurer, Principal Sojourner and ???

Companions to be appointed by the Chapter at the regular Convocation in (state month) of each year. This Committee shall con sider and report to the Chapter on proposals for membership and on any other matters specially referred to it by the Chapter. ??? (state a number) shall form a quorum.

Audit Committee and Annual Accounts:The Audit Committee shall consist of two members of the Chapter who shall be elected annually at the regular Convocation in ( state month). The accounts shall be made up to the ???? (state full date) in each year and shall be presented to the Chapter, duly audited, at the regular Convocation in ?? (state month). A copy of the accounts and the Audit Committee’s Certificate that all balances have been checked and the acco unts have been audited shall be sent to all members with the summons convening the Convocation.

Fees and Annual Subscriptions:The Exaltation Fee shall be £xxx , the Joining Fee £xx and the Re-Joining Fee £xx, such fees to be exclusive of Subscription. In addition to these fees the candidate shall pay to the Chapter such registration fees as are payable to Grand Chapter and, if applicable, Provincial Grand Chapter, together with any tax thereon, and the candidate shall before becoming a member be fully informed of the total amount due.

The Annual Subscription (except for Country Membership as provided by By-Law No.7) due and payable in advance on ?? (state date) exclusive of dining fees, shall be of such amount as the Chapter shall from time to time decide by resolution, after notice on the summons at the previous regular Convocation. The Scribe Ezra’s services shall be deemed equivalent to payment of subscription. The fees for members and vis itor for dining shall be a cost.

Any member whose subscription is unpaid for ?? months (state number) shall be liable to be excluded from the Chapter, after d ue notice, in accordance with Rule 181 Book of Constitutions.

Country Membership:Any member who, for reasons acceptable to the Chapter, is not in a position to enjoy the privileges of the Chapter, may on wr itten application to the Scribe Ezra and by resolution of the Chapter, be considered a Country Member and shall pay a Subscription Annually in advance on ?? (state full date) of such less amount than that provided for in By-Law No.6 as the Chapter shall from time to time decide by resolution after notice on the summons at the previous regular Convocation. When attending the Chapter and dining such a member shall pay the current dining fee.

8.

Admission of a Candidate:The admission of Candidates for Exaltation and Joining shall be regulated by the provisions of Rules 65 to 69. On the ballot for a Candidate of Exaltation, Joining or Re-Joining, ?? (state number) black balls shall exclude.

9.

Termination of Membership:Any member desirous of terminating his membership of the Chapter shall tender his resignation in writing to the Scribe Ezra or orally in open Chapter in accordance with Rule 183 Book of Constitutions, and he shall be entitled to a certificate mentioned in Rule 70 Royal Arch Regulations, stating the circumstances in which he left the Chapter. Should he at any future time wish to re-join he shall be subject to the rules relating to Joining Members.

10.

Payment from Chapter Funds:Payment of any sum exceeding £ ??? (state amount) if for other than ordinary purposes, may be made only by resolution of the Chapter, of which notice has been given on the summons, except in the case of emergency, when such payment may be authorized by the First Principal an d reported to the Chapter at the next regular Convocation.

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Amendments to By-Laws:Except as otherwise required by Rule 141, Book of Constitutions, amendment of these By-Laws or any of them, may be made in the following manner: a) Notice of Motion in writing stating the precise amendment or amendments proposed shall be given in open Chapter at a regular Convocation. b) The Motion shall be set out on the summons for the next regular Convocation or for an Emergency Convocation summoned for the purpose, and shall at such Convocation be put to the Chapter. c)

A resolution for amendment, of which notice shall have been given as aforesaid, shall be carried if a majority of the members voting shall vote in favour of it, but shall not be effective until approved by the Grand Superintendent, and if not substantially in accordance w ith the model By-Laws issued from time to time on behalf of the First Grand Principal, by the First Grand Principal.

By-Laws approved by: The ME Grand Superintendent …………………………………………………………………………………..

Date: ………………………………

Provincial Grand Scribe Ezra : …………………………………………………………………………………..

Date: ………………………….…...

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Letter From the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent 12th January 2021

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Letter From Provincial Grand Chapter - 17th May 2021 Communications

Dear Companions, We have all received our guidance messages from London this week with advice on how best to resume our meetings.

We all, I am sure, wish to be back to normal as soon as possible so we can again meet up as Companions, Friends and Brothers. Something I and the many of the thousands who meet under our Banners would greatly agree with.

Having said that, we must at the same time give due thought to the process. Firstly, we must observe the Rules and be seen to be doing so. The safety of everyone is our joint priority, and we must accept responsibility for our actions by exercising due care and patience with those of our members who may need a little more time to come and join us at our meetings. Perhaps, initially, we should keep a sensible eye on not getting over enthusiastic by inviting too many guests, thereby overcrowding our buildings. There will be other things that you also will think of; these are purely my initial thoughts to encourage us to be mindful of the needs of others, as we are taught.

Companions, I am very much looking forward to meeting up with you all very soon, but please let us remember this message.

TAKE CARE - BE STAFE - STAY SAFE. Sincere fraternal regards

Chris Roach

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Special Convocation Summons - Provincial Grand Chapter June 2021 - Communications

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Letter From Provincial Grand Chapter - 14th June 2021 Communications

Dear Companions, I am sure that you will all have heard by now that our plans for my installation on June 26th cannot go ahead as intended.

After due consultation, it has been decided that we should proceed with the ceremony but this, very regrettably, means that we can only be six in number. It is with much sadness, therefore, that we will not be able to host our valued guests, our newly promoted and appointed Grand Officers and Active Officers, who are all still waiting for their honours to be conferred. I assure you that, when the rules permit, it will be a priority to organise a suitable occasion when this can be addressed.

Yours sincerely and fraternally,

Chris Roach

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Letter From Provincial Grand Chapter - 28th June 2021 Communications

Dear Companion Scribe Ezra, Installation of Excellent Companion Christopher Aubrey Roach as Grand Superintendent in and over the Province of Devonshire On Saturday 26th June 2021 Christopher Aubrey Roach was Installed as Grand Superintendent in and over the Province of Devonshire in a delightful ceremony held in the Temple of his mother Chapter, Torbay No. 1358, in Paignton.

Excellent Companion Chris was appointed as Grand Superintendent on 1st October 2020, but restrictions imposed because of the Covid-19 pandemic delayed his Installation until now.

With an Installation team from Supreme Grand Chapter being unable to attend, the Installing Officer was Excellent Companion Christopher J Pengelly, Grand Superintendent for Devonshire 2002 to 2010. Despite Government social distancing rules restricting the number able to attend, the ceremony was held with all the dignity and solemnity present in more regular Convocations.

Our new Grand Superintendent re-appointed Excellent Companions Paul Hughes and Stephen Joint as Second and Third Provincial Grand Principals and appointed Excellent Companion Gerald William Watson as his Deputy Grand Superintendent. The appointment of all the Provincial Officers appointed in November 2020 was re-affirmed and Excellent Companion Steven Shaw of Pleiades Chapter No.710 was invested as Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies.

Yours sincerely and fraternally,

Tony Parker Provincial Grand Scribe Ezra

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Letter From Provincial Grand Chapter - 24th August 2021 Communications

Dear Companion, Provincial Grand Chapter 2021 It is with regret that I advise you that we have been informed by the RICC in Torquay that, due to the NHS extending their requirement for its use as a Covid Vaccination Centre beyond November, they will be unable to host our Annual Convocation on 13th November 2021.

A decision, therefore, has been made that, rather than postponing or cancelling the event, we will hold a much smaller Convocation at the Masonic Hall in Exmouth commencing at 11.00 am on the same day. It is one of the larger temples in the Province and has several carparks in reasonably close proximity.

However, a consequence of holding the meeting in a Masonic Temple is that the numbers able to attend will be severely restricted. Therefore, the meeting will be open to the Provincial Active Officers, those receiving appointment or promotion this year and such ‘Distinguished Guests’ as may be pertinent to the meeting.

Yours sincerely and fraternally,

Tony Parker Provincial Grand Scribe Ezra

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Letter From Provincial Grand Chapter - October 2021 Communications

Dear Companions, I am writing to advise you of exciting news about our new Royal Arch Website. We have been working on this for many months now with Martin Heskins and David Goode, without whom we could not have achieved this significant step forward. They have my sincere thanks for their efforts.

The new and updated Devonshire Holy Royal Arch website has now been published and can be found at its new address of https://devonshirehra.org.uk. This website is about Devonshire’s Holy Royal Arch Chapters and, with your help, will showcase the very best in Devonshire Freemasonry.

The new site has the capacity to grow to include more resources and features as needed; and has the facility for each Chapter to have their own area to include information about themselves. This information can include the history of your Chapter, information regarding upcoming meetings and events etc. In fact, anything you like.

As always, there is a page for news from your Chapters and there will soon be a page for Scribes Ezra containing the forms and resources needed until superseded by the imminent the roll out of UGLE’s Hermes application.

To use your Chapter's area, please email your article and pictures to webmaster@devonshirehra.org.uk It will be then published for the world to see.

I hope, Companions, that you will enjoy using this new site and take advantage of it for highlighting news and information related to your individual Chapters.

For the Scribes Ezra in particular, I request that you put the website address on your summonses, perhaps at the bottom of the page. It would certainly be of assistance and hopefully guide your Companions to view what is available and, of course, to add comments via the Webmaster, Martin, should they so wish.

Yours sincerely and fraternally

Most Excellent Grand Superintendent

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PROVINCIAL GRAND SCRIBE EZRA - ANNUAL REPORT - November 2021

Excellent Companions and Companions, I have pleasure in submitting for your consideration and approval my Annual Report on the activities of the Holy Royal Arch in the Province of Devonshire during the past year.

When I reported, in November last year, on the devastating effects the Coronavirus Pandemic had had, and was still having, on our activities, little did we know that its effects would still be playing a huge part in our lives twelve months later. It was not until the end of May that the Government began to lift restrictions on meetings indoors.

The first notable HRA Masonic event to take place was the Installation of Excellent Companion Chris Roach as our new Grand Superintendent on the 26th June, and even that event was restricted by Government decree to six participants. However, as I reported at the time, Chris was Installed in a delightful ceremony by our Past Grand Superintendent, Excellent Companion Chris Pengelly. It was not until September that Chapters were able to meet again with sufficient numbers to make a meeting meaningful.

The first meeting to take place in September was at The Chapter of St. George No.112 in Exeter who installed their three Principals and then proceeded to ballot for and Exalt Brother Daniel Gregg Fifield in a ceremony which was enjoyed by all; well done to them! Although most Chapters have met for the first time, there are some which, for various, have been unable to meet. It is hoped that their issues get resolved soon and they too can return to some form of normality.

To date, this year our membership has dropped by 103 Companions. Fewer than we feared but more than we would like. This number was made up of 48 resignations, 14 exclusions for either non-payment of dues or RA Regulation 66b and, sadly, 41 deaths. To our knowledge, once again Covid 19 played little or no part in the passing of those we lost; our members continue to avoid its worst effects.

This has been my final year as Provincial Grand Scribe Ezra of this wonderful Province. I will be retiring at the Annual Convocation and ‘handing over the reins’ to my assistant, Excellent Companion Chris Taylor of Perseverance Chapter No. 164 and I wish him every success in his new role. As I have said in previous reports, I have many to thank for their continued help and advice. My first and biggest thankyou I reserve for Excellent Companion Simon Rowe, our Past Grand Superintendent, who gave me the opportunity 20

to be of service to the Companions of our Province. His support and friendship have been unconditional and will never be forgotten; the ‘Grand Sanhedrin’ for their continued and unwavering support; the Provincial Grand Treasurer, E. Comp Conrad Donaldson who has been a joy to work with, and finally to my many ‘unseen’ helpers at Annual Convocations and other occasions. They are essential to the success of the events, and I have been grateful for all they have done and, I hope, will continue to do.

Finally, I end by giving thanks to the Scribes Ezra of all the Chapters in our Province. Throughout my time in office, they have given their support to me and their Chapters without which the administration of the Province would not have been as easy as they have helped it to be. I have treasured my relationships with them and ‘wish them all well’.

Anthony J. Parker Provincial Grand Scribe Ezra 1st November 2021

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ANNUAL CONVOCATION OF PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER Held at the Masonic Hall, St. Andrews Road, Exmouth On Saturday 13th November 2021 MINUTES Present: Excellent Companion Christopher A. Roach, Most Excellent Grand Superintendent.

Excellent Companion Gerald W. Watson, PAGSoj., Deputy Grand Superintendent.

Excellent Companion Paul I. Hughes, PGStB., 2nd Provincial Grand Principal.

Excellent Companion Stephen P. Joint, PGStB., 3rd Provincial Grand Principal.

Excellent Companion: Chapter R.B. Smith ………………….……....…………….. 112 C.A. Donaldson, PGStB.………………………… 444 N.T. Golder.…....…………………………………. 303 S.P. Shaw …………………..…………………….

710 G.S. Rowe ……………………………………….……. 159 S. Hamilton …………………..………………….

70 D.M. Dawson …………………..……………………. 328 R.C. Munro, PGStB ……..…………………….. 847 P.A. Lucas ………………………………………..

710 J.J.P. Robshaw .………….………………………… 106 P.J. Southcott .…….…………….……………….. 1753 A. Blamey …………………………..……….…….. 156 C. Taylor…………………..……….………

164 J. Betts ..………....................................

1486 J.E.R. Redman, PGStB……..……………………. 1099 P.R. Johnson ……………………………………

106 C.R. Eden …..……..…………………….

444 J.W. Baldry ...……………………………………

1255 M.J. Locke ………………………………………

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Rank Grand Scribe Nehemiah Grand Treasurer Grand Registrar Grand Director of Ceremonies Grand Sword Bearer Deputy Grand D of C Deputy Grand D of C Grand Almoner Grand Charity Steward Grand Sojourner (Acting) 1st Assistant Grand Sojourner 2nd Assistant Grand Sojourner (Acting) Assistant Grand Scribe Ezra Grand Standard Bearer Grand Organist Grand Steward Grand Steward Grand Steward Grand Janitor

There were also present, a small number of Distinguished Guests:From the Province of Cornwall M.E. Grand Superintendent 2nd Provincial Grand Principal

E. Comp.

E. Comp.

David Pascoe Trevor Dawes

From Devonshire – The Holy Royal Arch Past Grand Superintendent

E. Comp.

Christopher Pengelly

E. Comp.

E. Comp.

Martin Heskins, PGStB Simon Wills, PGStB

Newly Appointed Grand Officers

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ANNUAL CONVOCATION OF PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER MINUTES cont.

From the Province of Devonshire – The Craft Assistant Prov. Grand Masters: E. Comp.

E. Comp.

Mark Master Masons Provincial Grand Master E. Comp.

Provincial Grand Secretary E. Comp.

Antient and Accepted Rite Inspector-General

Peter Keaty Colin Gale Peter Balsom Christopher Elliott

E. Comp.

Michael Penny

The Grand Superintendent accompanied by the Provincial Grand Principals processed in and opened Provincial Grand Chapter in due form.

The Grand Superintendent stated that the Province had suffered the sad loss 28 Companions during the past year and then asked the Provincial Grand Scribe Ezra to read out their names to the assembled Companions. The 3rd Provincial Grand Principal, E. Comp. S.P. Joint, PGStB, then led the assembled Companions in prayer to departed merit.

The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent warmly welcomed the Distinguished Guests of the Province, introducing them individually and concluded by inviting the assembled Devonshire Companions to give them all a very special Devonshire welcome.

The Roll of Provincial Grand Officers was called.

The Minutes of the last Convocation held on Saturday, 9th November 2019, which had been circulated to all companions, were Accepted and Adopted on the proposition of E. Comp. J. Robshaw, seconded by E. Comp P. Johnson.

There were no matters arising from those Minutes The circulated Report of the Provincial Grand Scribe Ezra was Accepted and Adopted on the proposition of E. Comp. P. Southcott, seconded by E. Comp C. Eden.

The Provincial Accounts, having been circulated, were Accepted and Adopted on the proposition of E. Comp. A. Blamey, seconded by E. Comp M. Humphrey.

Pursuant to a Notice of Motion, the Provincial Treasurer, E. Comp. Conrad Donaldson, 23

ANNUAL CONVOCATION OF PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER MINUTES cont.

PGStB, proposed a that a sum totalling not more than £10,000 be transferred from the Provincial Grand Chapter of Devonshire general account to the Relief Chest (No E0169) in the name of the Provincial Grand Chapter of Devonshire held with the Masonic Charitable Foundation. The proposition was seconded by the Provincial Scribe Ezra, E. Comp. A.J. Parker, PGStB. The proposition was carried.

Excellent Companion C.A. Donaldson, PGStB, of the Chapter of Union No. 444, being the only nomination for Provincial Grand Treasurer, was declared re-elected for the ensuing year.

Excellent Companion P.M.A. Bartlett, FCA., PPGSN., of the Chapter of Union No. 444 and Excellent Companion M.G. Walker, PPGSN., of the Chapter of Perseverance No. 164, being the only nominations, were declared the Account Examiners for the ensuing year. The Grand Superintendent warmly thanked the examiners for their services during the past year.

The Grand Superintendent confirmed and re-appointed E. Comp. Paul Ivor Hughes, PGStB as the 2nd Provincial Grand Principal; E. Comp. Stephen Paul Joint, PGStB, as the 3rd Provincial Grand Principal and E. Comp Gerald William Watson as Deputy Grand Superintendent.

The Grand Superintendent Appointed and/or Invested the Provincial Grand Officers for the ensuing year and conferred Promotion and Past Rank on certain Companions.

The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent addressed the Convocation: ………………………………………….

To consider any other competent business: The Provincial Grand Scribe Ezra confirmed that he had no further competent business to be considered.

Provincial Grand Chapter was then closed in due form at 12.40 pm.

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PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF DEVONSHIRE SUPREME DEGREE OF THE HOLY ROYAL ARCH PROVINCIAL ACTIVE OFFICERS APPOINTED 13TH NOVEMBER 2021 Most Excellent Grand Superintendent E.Comp Christopher Roach Deputy Grand Superintendent : E.Comp. Gerald W. Watson, PAGSoj 2nd Provincial Grand Principal : E.Comp. Paul I. Hughes, PGStB 3rd Provincial Grand Principal : E.Comp. Stephen P. Joint, PGStB Excellent Companion:Chris Taylor

Chapter 164

Rank Perseverance Chapter

Provincial Grand Scribe Ezra

3, Hazelwood Close, Honiton, Devon. EX14 2XA - pgse@devonshirehra.org.uk Tim Golder

303

Benevolent Chapter

Scribe Nehemiah

Conrad Donaldson

444

Chapter of Union

Treasurer

Gilson Rowe

159

Brunswick Chapter

Registrar

Stephen Shaw

710

Pleiades Chapter

Director of Ceremonies

Dennis Challis

1284

Brent Chapter

Sword Bearer

Chapter of St George

Deputy Director of Ceremonies

Mark Richardson

112

Stephen Hamilton

70

St. John’s Chapter

Deputy Director of Ceremonies

David Dawson

328

St. John’s Chapter

Deputy Director of Ceremonies

Robert Munro

372

Chapter of Harmony

Almoner

Peter Lucas

710

Pleiades Chapter

Charity Steward.

Walker Lapthorne

1486

Duncombe Chapter

Principal Sojourner

Steven Wilkinson

112

St. George Chapter

1st Assistant Sojourner

Paul Astal-Stain

4604

Dartmoor Chapter

2nd Assistant Sojourner

Tony Parker

1255

Dundas Chapter

Assistant Scribe Ezra

159

Brunswick Chapter

Standard Bearer

John Betts

1486

Duncombe Chapter

Standard Bearer

Paul Coulson

1486

Duncombe Chapter

Standard Bearer

Keith Johnson

2595

Trinity Chapter

Standard Bearer

Ben Larcombe

4782

Sir Joshua Reynolds Chapter

Standard Bearer

John Redman

1099

Elms Huyshe Chapter

Organist

Clifford Beaumont

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PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF DEVONSHIRE SUPREME DEGREE OF THE HOLY ROYAL ARCH PROVINCIAL ACTIVE OFFICERS APPOINTED 13TH NOVEMBER 2021 Con’t Excellent Companion:-

Chapter

Rank

Ian Mitchell

1125

St. Peter’s Chapter

Assistant Director of Ceremonies

Femley Hosking

3251

Lyn Chapter

Assistant Director of Ceremonies

John Penfold

9250

Devon and Somerset Farmer’s Chapter Assistant Director of Ceremonies

Jamie Page

112

St George Chapter

Steward

Arther Blamey

156

Harmony Chapter

Steward

Mark Townsend

223

Concord Chapter

Steward

Terrence McGrath

303

Benevolent Chapter

Steward

Maurice Huck

797

Hauley Chapter

Steward

Vivian Carton

1138

Devon Chapter

Steward

Nicholas Holman

2649

Sir Francis Drake Chapter

Steward

George Adroit

5148

St. Mary Chapter

Steward

Michael Locke

1402

Jordan Chapter

Janitor

Peter Johnson

106

Sun Chapter

2nd Year Steward

Clive Eden

444

Chapter of Union

2nd Year Steward

Matthew Clear

847

Fortescue Chapter

2nd Year Steward

John Baldry

1255

Dundas Chapter

2nd Year Steward

Christopher Oliver

1284

Brent Chapter

2nd Year Steward

Keith Williams

1358

Torbay Chapter

2nd Year Steward

Barrie Bannister-Evans

4782

Sir Joshua Reynolds Chapter

2nd Year Steward

Martin Humphrey

8243

Petitor Chapter

2nd Year Steward

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FIRST APPOINTMENTS TO PAST RANK OFFICERS APPOINTED AND PROMOTED - 13th NOVEMBER 2021

Past Provincial Grand Registrar M.C

Michael

Drew

Louis Marchesi Chapter

9558

Past Provincial Grand Sojourner M.J.

Michael

Cartwright

St. John The Baptist Chapter

39

G.T.

George

Benbow

Chapter of Loyalty and Virtue

251

D.W.

Dennis

Hearn

Elliott Chapter

1205

I.J.

Ian

Somerville

Torbay Chapter

1358

D.M.

David

Eldridge

Jordan Chapter

1402

C.L.

Christopher Treeby

Britannia Chapter

4099

Past Provincial Assistant Grand Sojourner G.

Gordon

Higgs

Chapter of Virtue

494

D.

David

Styles**

Maristow Chapter

2725

J.

James

Cochrane

Royal Naval Chapter

3337

Past Provincial Grand Standard Bearer M.D.

Freeman

Harmony Chapter

156

C.J.H. John

Michael

James

Chapter of Harmony

372

G.S.

Snell

Chapter of Virtue

494

Graham

Past Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies N

Nicholas

Male

Devon and Somerset Farmers

9250

OFFICERS PROMOTED TO PAST RANK

R.E.

Richard

Buckler

Chapter of Harmony

372

R.

Robin

Hagley

Davie Chapter

1135

A.D.

Alan

Vangorph

Fidelity Chapter

230

J.

James

Kirkcaldy

True Love and Unity Chapter

248

R.C.

Robin

Willis-Fleming

Pleiades Chapter

710

T.M.

Terence

Neuman

Elliott Chapter

1205

G.

George

Tricker

Jordan Chapter

1402

C..P.

Christopher Hodgson

Chapter of Obedience

1753

R.

Raymond

Wicks

Trinity Chapter

2595

T.C.J. Terence

Crummey

Maristow Chapter

2725

J.P.C. John

Whitehead

Petitor Chapter

8234

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OFFICERS PROMOTED TO PAST RANK OFFICERS PROMOTED - 13th NOVEMBER 2021 cont...

Past Provincial Grand Registrar W.R. Wilfred Rickard J.D. James Sentance D.G. David Silman G.W. Geoffrey Taylor R.J.B. Roger Goulding M.P. Mark Crooks D.H.M. David Newell J.M. John Bird A.H. Alwyn Johnson W.R. Richard Dale

Harmony Chapter Perseverance Chapter True Love and Unity Chapter Benevolent Chapter Erme Chapter Davie Chapter St. George Chapter Trinity Chapter Queen Victoria Chapter Meridian Chapter

156 164 248 303 1091 1135 2025 2595 2655 9653

Past Provincial Grand Sword Bearer G.R. Graham Rowland R.W.R. Roy Bulley C.G. Cyril Whittaker G.D. Geoffrey Beasley P.H. Paul Brimble D.J. David Hingston D.A. David Turner J.C. John Bird P.M. Phillip Howard** T.F. Thomas Pearman** K.R. Keith Graham J.M. John Ginty S.D.C. Stephen Cox S.F. Steven Parkinson

Sun Chapter Brunswick Chapter Chapter of Friendship Chapter of Concord Chapter of Concord Chapter of Loyalty and Virtue Bedford Chapter Chapter of Harmony Chapter of Harmony Chapter of Harmony Chapter of Union St Peter's Chapter Devon Chapter Maristow Chapter

106 159 202 223 223 251 282 372 372 372 444 1125 1138 2725

Past Provincial Deputy Grand Sword Bearer Barahona St. Georges Chapter A.B. Alex Blackmore Vale of Holden Chapter W.B. Willian Glanvill Devon and Somerset Farmers P.G. Philip Past Provincial Grand Sojourner D.A. David Jamieson G.K. Graham Rowland A.J. Andrew Eastman C.J. Colin Dulling I.D. Ian Baldry N.P. Nicholas Williams R.D. Robert Fluellen D.J. Derek Prouse S.W. Stephen West L.F.J. Leslie Dacombe

St. John The Baptist Chapter St John's Chapter Chapter of Benevolence Unity Chapter Dundas Chapter Trinity Chapter Sir Francis Drake Chapter St Swithun Chapter Sir Joshua Reynolds Chapter Vale of Haldon Chapter

Companion below PZ ** 28

112 7949 9250

39 328 489 1247 1255 2595 2649 3483 4782 7949

Most Excellent Grand Superintendents Annual Address 13th November 2021

Companions, firstly I would like to thank all of you who have attended today.

We are of course very restricted in numbers because our normal venue in Torquay is currently assigned to help our NHS provide vital Vaccinations against Covid, and a number of Companions have been assisting with this in Torquay and at other centres across Devon. They must all be commended for their efforts.

This would also be an appropriate moment for me to publicly thank the Management and Trustees of this wonderful Temple in Exmouth for welcoming us here today, it is very much appreciated.

This is a special occasion for many reasons, it enables us all to meet as friends and Companions in a convivial manner, it gives this wonderful province of Devonshire an opportunity to invite some special guests from other Provinces and important orders within this Province, all of whom I have already introduced to you earlier when we opened this meeting, but it also allows us a great platform to Appoint and Invest all of the officers for the coming year, something which I regard as highly important.

I am a great believer that such promotions are a recognition of the effort put in by the individuals receiving them and will hopefully inspire them to continue and encourage those coming along in the years ahead.

Companions, please keep up your efforts, as we move on, we must both maintain our existing members and attract new members to this special order which, as we know completes our journey in Pure and Ancient Freemasonry.

Back in the April of this year London was pleased to accept my recommendation for the appointment of two new Grand Officers to the rank of Past Grand Standard Bearer both of whom, despite our restriction in numbers we were able to invite today.

I would hereby on behalf of all of us present publicly congratulate Simon Wills and Martin Heskins on their distinguished preferment.

From today we have a new Provincial Grand Scribe Ezra in Chris Taylor, he has a hard act to follow but we all have every confidence in him, and our team will all support him fully.

Tim Golder of Benevolence Chapter, Gilson Rowe of Brunswick Chapter and Denis Challis of Brent Chapter have all been promoted to senior positions and I again have every confidence in their abilities so we can all look forward to a good year ahead.

Companions as we move forwards we have much to do. You are all aware that we now have a brand new web site which has only gone live in the last month. We have also appointed a Publicity & Communications Officer in the person of Chris Hodgson, and he is working in close harmony with Clive Eden in the Craft who is already now well established in his role. These appointments are already proving to be very successful particularly in establishing even better communications between our Degrees.

We have made a good start on the Cluster meetings programme. This is the initiative where I, with the assistance of my team are holding a series of six informal meetings throughout the entire Province. Every Chapter will have an invite to attend with three members, two ideally being the Scribe Ezra and the Director of Ceremonies then also a junior member, although that is not necessarily definitive as clearly that may not always be possible.

We want to hear about your Chapters, how are you getting on ? What issues are causing you concern ? how about your membership ? Are your Companions ready to return in higher numbers etc etc, but for us primarily – How Can We Help You? As I mentioned these are informal meetings and we provide a Buffet and a Drink for us all to enjoy together.

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Most Excellent Grand Superintendents Annual Address 13th November 2021 con’t Two of these meetings have been held already and the response has been excellent, I am delighted about the positivity that has so far come out of this initiative which is very encouraging, of course concerns are being raised, but that is the point because then we can come up with some positive proposals and suggestions. The next meeting will be in Newton Abbot and we aim to have the final three completed by the end of January. If I have not already had the pleasure of the company of your representatives and you may well be one of those, then I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Whilst on the subject of communication I would wish to take a moment to thank some Companions who have helped my team and I greatly in our efforts to keep in touch during the unprecedented times when we were locked-down and effectively isolated from sharing our companionship with our Masonic friends. Alan Salsbury of Petitor Chapter was requested to re write some of the Lectures and Papers that he would normally have delivered in a Chapter, to make them interesting and informative via the new medium for many of us of Zoom. Quite a task actually not just in re writing but also in being able to deliver them in such a way that the viewers could relate to and understand. With the assistance of his Team, and a lot of hard work he succeeded. There are now a number of suitable presentations available. We owe Alan and his team our sincere thanks. Please don’t forget Companions these Lectures and presentations are still available now either in person or on Zoom for the future. On this subject in particular I would say that if you have a meeting with little or no work to do please get in touch, it is important that when we meet we have an opportunity to learn more thereby gaining a better understanding of the wonderful order of the Royal Arch. Please do not waste that opportunity. Only by keeping our Companions busy and engaged can we expect to attract new members to join us and be sure they have joined an order worthy of their time and effort. When we have new Exaltees that first meeting is always going to be in their mind. Make it memorable, we want them to feel special.

Then ensure that they continue to feel that way at future meetings, give them some small responsibility to start off with or invite them to take part in some ritual, basically ensure that they are well looked after and engaged , believe me it makes a big difference to retention.

This COVID period has been difficult for so many. In our Masonic fraternity we are very fortunate to have Bob Munro as our Provincial Grand Almoner for both this degree and the Craft. He is always diligent and speedy on the case, a very caring Mason. Bob keeps both our Provincial Grand Master and myself updated, and comes to us when he needs finance to enable him to assist those in need. Last year he was promoted in Supreme Grand Chapter to the Past Asst Grand Sojourner, so I congratulate him on this and thank him for his hard work as Provincial Grand Almoner.

Our ability to provide this finance is of course down to you and your Chapters, and I thank all who have been in a position to allocate monies to the Grand Superintendents’ Fund. Let me assure all that I am most grateful for your help .

It is well received and will be faithfully applied.

To conclude, we have a wonderful Province here in Devonshire which I am so very proud to have been entrusted to lead by London.

We have all endured some unprecedented problems for the best part of almost 2 years now but I believe that we are coming through all this, I am also confident that with the spirit, will and determination that exists in our order we can only go one way and that is onwards and upwards. I cannot do this on my own however, as I look around this room today it is very clear that with the Team and Companions I have around me we will not fail – we will prosper. Thank you Companions EComp. Chris Roach Grand Superintendent of the Province of Devonshire November 13th 2021

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Toast List Revised from 26th June 2021 THE QUEEN AND ROYAL ARCH MASONRY The Most Excellent First Grand Principal His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent, KG, GCMG, GCVO, ADC.

The Most Excellent Pro First Grand Principal Peter Geoffrey Lowndes To be

The Most Excellent Second Grand Principal Russell John Race, DL.

given as

The Most Excellent Third Provincial Grand Principal Gareth Jones, OBE

TOAST

ONE

And the rest of the Grand Officers, Present and Past

The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent Excellent Companion Christopher A. Roach

The Deputy Grand Superintendent Excellent Companion Gerald W. Watson, PAGSoj

To be

The Second Provincial Grand Principal Excellent Companion Paul I. Hughes, PGStB

given as

The Third Provincial Grand Principal Excellent Companion Stephen P. Joint , PGStB

TOAST

ONE

And the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers Present and Past

The Principals of The Chapter etc

The Honorifics and Ranks should be omitted when Proposing The Toast

Please advise your Principals, First Principal Elect and the person who produces your Menu Cards and Toast Lists of the above that the word ‘PRO’ is NOT an abbreviation of ‘Provincial’ 31

Province of Devonshire

ROLL OF CHAPTERS (Chapter Number) For the dates of Chapter meetings and other details please see the Calendar and the following pages

No

Chapter

Town

39 70 105 106 112 156 159 164 189 202 223 230 248 251 282 303 328 372 444 489 494 710 797 847 954 1091 1099 1125 1135 1138 1205 1247 1255 1284 1358 1402 1486 1753 2025 2595 2649 2655 2725 3251 3337 3483 3924 4099 4604 4782 5148 6129 7949 8234 9249 9250 9558 9653

St. John the Baptist St. John Fortitude Sun St. George Harmony Brunswick Perseverance Sincerity Friendship Concord Fidelity Tue Love and Unity Loyalty and Virtue Bedford Benevolent St. John Harmony Union Benevolence Virtue Pleiades Hauley Fortescue St. Aubyn Erme Elms Huyshe St. Peter’s Davie Devon Elliott Unity Dundas Brent Torbay Jordan Duncombe Obedience St. George Trinty Sir Francis Drake Queen Victoria Maristow Lyn Royal Naval St. Swithun Devonshire Prov. Grand Stewards’ Britannia Dartmoor Sir Joshua Reynolds St. Mary Newton Vale of Haldon Petitor Devonian First Principals Devon & Somerset Farmers Louis Marchesi Meridian

Exeter Plymouth, Stoke Plymouth, St. Budeaux Exmouth Exeter Plymouth, St. Budeaux Plymouth, Stoke Sidmouth Plymouth, St. Budeaux Devonport Plymouth, Crownhill Plymouth, St. Budeaux Brixham Barnstaple Tavistock Teignmouth Torquay, Park Hill Road Budleigh Salterton Starcross Bideford Axminster Totnes Dartmouth Honiton Plymouth, Stoke Ivybridge Plympton Tiverton Ilfracombe Newton Abbot Plymouth, Citadel Road Plymouth, St. Budeaux Plymouth, Citadel Road Topsham Paignton Torquay Tor Hill Road Kingsbridge Okehampton Plymouth, Oreston South Brent Plymouth, North Hill Plymouth, St. Budeaux Plympton Lynton Plymouth, Citadel Road Holsworthy Plymouth, Citadel Road Plymouth, St. Budeaux South Brent Plympton St. Marychurch, Torquay Newton Abbot Dawlish Torquay, Tor Hill Road, Okehampton Uffculme Uffculme Sidmouth

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Date of Charter

1922 1795 1829 1854 1822 1865 1865 1921 1789 1788 1880 1832 1919 1815 1813 1822 1872 1937 1883 1911 1846 1864 1909 1869 1864 1927 1874 1872 1914 1875 1869 1891 1876 1877 1878 1899 1931 2003 1866 1919 1899 1916 1933 1934 1919 1920 2015 1935 2008 1927 1949 1951 1972 1972 1991 1999 2017 2004

Province of Devonshire

ROLL OF CHAPTERS (Alphabetical) For the dates of Chapter meetings and other details please see the Calendar and the following pages

No

Bedford Benevolence Benevolent Brent Britannia Brunswick Concord Dartmoor Davie Devon Devon & Somerset Farmers Devonian First Principals Devonshire Prov. Grand Stewards’ Duncombe Dundas Elliott Elms Huyshe Erme Fidelity Fortescue Fortitude Friendship Harmony Harmony Hauley Jordan Louis Marchesi Loyalty and Virtue Lyn Maristow Meridian Newton Obedience Perseverance Petitor Pleiades Queen Victoria Royal Naval Sincerity Sir Francis Drake Sir Joshua Reynolds St. Aubyn St. George St. George St. John St. John St. John the Baptist St. Mary St. Peter’s St. Swithun Sun Torbay Trinty Tue Love and Unity Union Unity Vale of Haldon Virtue

Chapter

282 489 303 1284 4099 159 223 4604 1135 1138 9250 9249 3924 1486 1255 1205 1099 1091 230 847 105 202 156 372 797 1402 9558 251 3251 2725 9653 6129 1753 164 8234 710 2655 3337 189 2649 4782 954 112 2025 70 328 39 5148 1125 3483 106 1358 2595 248 444 1247 7949 494

Town

Date of Charter

Tavistock Bideford Teignmouth Topsham Plymouth, St. Budeaux Plymouth, Stoke Plymouth, Crownhill South Brent Ilfracombe Newton Abbot Uffculme Okehampton Plymouth, Citadel Road Kingsbridge Plymouth, Citadel Road Plymouth, Citadel Road Plympton Ivybridge Plymouth, St. Budeaux Honiton Plymouth, St. Budeaux Devonport Plymouth, St. Budeaux Budleigh Salterton Dartmouth Torquay Tor Hill Road Uffculme Barnstaple Lynton Plympton Sidmouth Newton Abbot Okehampton Sidmouth Torquay, Tor Hill Road, Totnes Plymouth, St. Budeaux Plymouth, Citadel Road Plymouth, St. Budeaux Plymouth, North Hill Plympton Plymouth, Stoke Exeter Plymouth, Oreston Plymouth, Stoke Torquay, Park Hill Road Exeter St. Marychurch, Torquay Tiverton Holsworthy Exmouth Paignton South Brent Brixham Starcross Plymouth, St. Budeaux Dawlish Axminster

1813 1911 1822 1877 1935 1865 1880 2008 1914 1875 1999 1991 2015 1931 1876 1869 1874 1927 1832 1869 1829 1788 1865 1937 1909 1899 2017 1815 1934 1933 2004 1951 2003 1921 1972 1864 1916 1919 1789 1899 1927 1864 1822 1866 1795 1872 1922 1949 1872 1920 1854 1878 1919 1919 1883 1891 1972 1846

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Most Excellent Grand Superintendents Christmas Message 9th December 2021

Dear Companions

It is that time of the year when many of us choose to get together with those whose company we enjoy, whether they be friends, family, or our fellow Companions in the Royal Arch to celebrate the Festive season, and once again what a year it has been!

With all that has happened around us for almost two years now, I appreciate that some may feel a little downhearted at times. However, all is far from doom and gloom, we have the wonderful vaccination programme, which consequently means many Companions now feel able to come out and enjoy the company of their fellow Companions. Nearly all our Chapters are now getting to meet up on a regular basis, albeit with care and careful measures, I regard this as very positive and something I believe will continue and hopefully accelerate as the New Year progresses.

I would like to thank you all for the support that you have given to me and my Team over the past year and especially to our new Active Officers who were appointed in November and are already out and about enthusiastically attending many of our meetings helping to make the occasion more special for all.

May the spirit of Christmas shine in your heart and light your path and I hope this Christmas time and the New Year are full of peace, joy, and happiness.

Yours sincerely and fraternally

Most Excellent Grand Superintendent

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