Chapter Online Yearbook 2022

Provincial Grand Chapter of Devonshire Reference - Year Book

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

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 - 15

Provincial Grand Scribe Ezra’s Report

16 - 20

Annual Convocation Minutes of Provincial Grand Chapter 2022

21 - 23

Most Excellent Grand Superintendents Annual Address

24 - 25

Active Provincial Chapter Appointments - 2022

26 - 27

First & Past Provincial Chapter Appointments - 2022

28

Roll of Chapters - By Number

29

Roll of Chapters - Alphabetical

30

Toast List - Chapter (Up to End of December 2022)

31

Most Excellent Grand Superintendents Christmas Message

32

Website Details

33

Back Page - Editorial Information and Contacts

2

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ON - LINE PUBLICATION (as a pdf file) and is owned by The Provincial Grand Chapter of Devonshire

IT SHOULD NOT BE DISTRIBUTED COPIED TO ANOTHER WEBSITE POSTED ON ANY SOCIAL MEDIA

OR SENT TO A 3RD PARTY Without the permission of:

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

2nd PROVINCIAL GRAND PRINCIPALS

Died 1814 Died 1850 Died 1880 Retired 1896 Retired 1903 Died 1928 Died 1938 Died 1956 Died 1960 Retired 1968 Died 1975 Died 1976 Died 1987 Retired 1995 Retired 2002 Retired 2010 Retired 2020

1987 1991 1993 1995 1999 2000 2002

- 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

- 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

- 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

- 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

1984 1991 1995 2000 2002

Died 2007 Retired 1995 Retired 1999 Died 2005 Retired 2001 Retired 2012 Retired 2018 Retired 2019 Promoted 2021

- 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

- 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 2022 – 2023 * 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 David Robin Mauleverer, PGSwdB Charles Bertram Hopkinson-Woolley Dr Giles Robert Evelyn Shilson, PDepGDC David Maurice Bell James Alexander Francis Thorn, QC Graham Frederick Redman, PGSN Dr Simon Kenneth Archer Thomas Peter Hawley Antony Paul Grier Anthony Charles Howlett-Bolton, OBE, PGSoj Mark Patrick Penny, PGStB Lt Cdr Paul Richard Engeham Neil Clark Connolly (Hertfordshire) Shawn Edward Roy Christie, PAGSoj David Cynrig Timothy Roberts-Jones, PGOrg Prof James William Patrick Campbell Timothy Ford (Surrey) John Daniel Judd (Monmouthshire) Norman Keith Rose (West Kent) Martin Charles Smith (London) Michael John Steggles (Cheshire) Dr Andrew Clive Storey Daniel Mark Heath Oliver James Linch Jonathan Mark Street (Leicestershire and Rutland) Michael Paul Trevett (Hampshire and Isle of Wight) Graham Daly, MVO

* 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 2022 C.A. Roach

C.J. Pengelly

1358

106

S.W. Rowe

1255

S.H.A.F. Hopkins

9250

B.H. Meldon T.H.G. Downe

372 5148

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

ME Grand Superintendent

10

M. St.J. French

5148

Past Grand Standard Bearer

08

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

R. Moore

797

Past Grand Standard Bearer

11

Past Grand Standard Bearer

05

R.J. Pitts

1358

Past Grand Standard Bearer

11

Past Grand Sword Bearer

12

M.J. Twitchin

710

Past Grand Standard Bearer

12

K.G.S. Hurley

328

Past Grand Standard Bearer

13

S. Rawlings

489

Past Grand Standard Bearer

13

C. Thomas

159

Past Grand Standard Bearer

13

R.H. Moore

9250

Past Grand Sword Bearer

14

A.G.R. Holton

9250

Past Grand Sword Bearer

18

J.D. Sevieri

1247

Past Grand Standard Bearer

13

Past Grand Sword Bearer

19

Past Grand Standard Bearer

07

N.A. Ball

70

Past Grand Standard Bearer

14

Past Asst. Grand Sojourner

17

B.D. Kelly JP

303

Past Grand Standard Bearer

14

Past Grand Sword Bearer

22

P.J.M. Keaty

223

Past Grand Standard Bearer

15

Grand Standard Bearer

05

M.J. Newman

4792

Past Grand Standard Bearer

16

J.F. Bate

223

Past Grand Standard Bearer

17

C.C. Gale

1255

Past Grand Standard Bearer

17

R.F. Guest

489

Past Grand Standard Bearer

17

A.J. Parker

1255

Past Grand Standard Bearer

17

710

Past Grand Standard Bearer

18

G.W. Watson DeptGS

M.T. Penny

710

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. Skudder

251

Past Grand Standard Bearer

89

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

D.J. Jones S. Rawlings P. Hawken MBE R.C. Munro W.F. Carnell C.E. Summers

1091 710 303 954 444 164

2725 489 1247 847 6129 9250

Past Asst. Grand Sojourner

06

A.R. Gill

Past Grand Standard Bearer

98

P.I. Hughes - 2ndPGP 3337

Past Grand Standard Bearer

18 -

Past Asst. Grand Sojourner

09

P.D. Roberts

4782

Past Grand Standard Bearer

18

Past Asst. Grand D of C

99

R.S. Crannis

954

Past Grand Standard Bearer

19

Past Asst. Grand Sojourner

11

C.A. Donaldson

444

Past Grand Standard Bearer

19

Past Grand Standard Bearer

98

Past Asst. Grand Sojourner

11

S.P.Joint - 3rdPGP

6219

Past Grand Standard Bearer

19 -

Past Grand Standard Bearer

03

R. Dearing

Past Grand Standard Bearer

20

Past Asst. Grand Sojourner

12

T. Hobday

Past Grand Standard Bearer

20

Past Grand Standard Bearer

08

J.E. Redman

Past Grand Standard Bearer

20

Past Asst. Grand Sojourner

13

M.R. Heskins

1284

Past Grand Standard Bearer

21

Past Grand Standard Bearer

09

S.N. Wills

1402

Past Grand Standard Bearer

21

Past Asst. Grand Sojourner

16

P.J. Balsom

106

Past Grand Standard Bearer

22

Past Asst. Grand D of C

09

P.M.A. Bartleet

444

Past Grand Standard Bearer

22

Past Asst. Grand Sojourner

17

Past Grand Standard Bearer

13

R.B. Smith

112

Past Grand Standard Bearer

22

Past Asst. Grand Sojourner

17

J.F. Thornton

3483

Past Grand Standard Bearer

22

Past Grand Standard Bearer

10

F.A. Purnell

303

Past Asst. Grand D of C

96

Past Asst. Grand Sojourner

19

D.W. Southgate

1125

Past Asst. Grand D of C

98

Past Grand Standard Bearer

12

K. Metcalfe

5148

Past Asst. Grand D of C

03

Past Asst. Grand Sojourner

20

R.N. Baker

9249

Past Asst. Grand D of C

05

Past Grand Standard Bearer

11

P. Colkin

303

Past Asst. Grand D of C

06

Past Asst. Grand Sojourner

21

G.B. Slaughter

303

Past Asst. Grand D of C

07

Past Grand Standard Bearer

08

Past Asst. Grand Sojourner

21

R.A.P. Speed

489

Past Asst. Grand D of C

07

Past Grand Standard Bearer

13

A.W. Rowe

164

Past Asst. Grand D of C

10

R.C. Keane

2655

Past Asst. Grand D of C

14

M.N. Smith

7949

Past Asst. Grand D of C

14

K.G.S. Hurley

328

Past Asst. Grand Sojourner

22

P. Williams

1486

Past Grand Standard Bearer

88

W.J. Huddy

6129

Past Grand Standard Bearer

96

R.J. Butler

489

Past Asst. Grand D of C

15

J.P. Battell

9653

Past Grand Standard Bearer

97

R.E.G. Sleep

3337

Past Asst. Grand D of C

16

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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………………………………………………... £0.50 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 2023…………… £7.00 For registering a New Chapter…………………………………………………….. £3.00 For each Dispensation issued by The Grand Superintendent…………………. £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]

3.

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.

11.

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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PROVINCIAL GRAND SCRIBE EZRA - ANNUAL REPORT - November 2022

Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, Excellent Companions, and Companions, I have much pleasure in submitting, for your consideration and approval, my Annual Report on the activities of the Holy Royal Arch in the Province of Devonshire.

On emerging from lockdown late last year, Chapters within the Province experienced a slow return to meetings with some not returning until the New Year. A series of informal meetings with Chapters was held around the Province to determine what problems if any, Chapters may have been experiencing on the resumption of convocations. This led to an informed opinion as to the health of our Chapters and determine how the Province could help. The overwhelming concern was a lack of numbers at convocations and what could be done to boost membership.

After consultation between The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent and the Provincial Grand Master, RWBro Ian Kingsbury, a jointly signed letter was sent to all Lodges which was to be given to all Master Masons on completing their Third Degree.

This letter explained the significance and importance of joining the Royal Arch when they felt ready to continue their Masonic Journey.

The number of Craft Masons who are also Royal Arch Masons stands at 34% and The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent would like to see this number grow. In February a new Provincial Strategy was introduced setting out best practice for Chapters with the aim of helping to attract new members and retain current members, along with our vision, objectives, and our approach to encouraging membership of the Royal Arch.

This document can be found on the Provincial Grand Chapter of Devonshire website:

https://devonshirehra.org.uk There you will also find notices, reports, and news from within the RA in Devonshire.

The Provincial Education Officer E. Comp Alan Salsbury and his team continue to perform the playlet ‘In Camera’ at the convocations of our Chapters, helping companions develop a greater understanding of the Royal Arch, its symbolism and meaning. He has also been busy along with his team, in visiting Craft Lodges and performing the playlet ‘Talking Heads’. The demonstrations have been well received and, it is hoped, will give food for thought to Brethren who are not members of our wonderful Order.

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PROVINCIAL GRAND SCRIBE EZRA - ANNUAL REPORT - November 2022 con’t In April, a contingent of Devonshire Companions attended Supreme Grand Chapter Annual Investiture to support Companions of our Province receiving preferment. Our congratulations go to E. Comp Peter M. A. Bartlett, E. Comp, Peter J. Balsom, E. Comp Roger B. Smith and E. Comp John Thornton on receiving a First Appointment to Past Grand Standard Bearer and to E. Comp Gerald W. Watson on being promoted to Past Grand Sword Bearer and E. Comp Kevin G. S. Hurley to Past Assistant Grand Sojourner respectively.

We thank all those who travelled to London to support them and our Most Excellent Grand Superintendent at the Investiture and the subsequent lunch. We hope they enjoyed the day as much as all who attended in support seemed to.

This year the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent has been able to present Centenary Warrants to a number of Chapters whose Centenary celebrations had been put on hold due to the Pandemic.

Along with the Provincial Executive and a good number of Active Officers the province has attended in support each and every one and enjoyed some memorable occasions.

Congratulations must go to the following Chapters on reaching this notable milestone, True Love & Unity Chapter No 248, Perseverance Chapter No 164, St Swithun Chapter No 3483, and Trinity Chapter No 2595.

It is with great sadness, I have to report that, in the year to date, we have lost some 36 of our Companions to the Grand Chapter above. They have all been valued members of their respective Chapters and of this Province. Our thoughts and prayers go to their bereaved relatives and to the companions of their Chapters It is also with some sadness that I have to report that two of our Chapters no longer find themselves viable and have handed their warrants back to Supreme Grand Chapter and have or are petitioning SGC to be erased from their lists.

The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, Deputy Grand Superintendent and his 2nd and 3rd Principals have, between them, been present at nearly all Installation Convocations held within the Province not quite achieving 100% attendance due to the number of Chapters changing their Installation dates, however I am sure that during the forthcoming year they will be back on a 100% attendance rate. At every meeting they and the Chapter have been very well supported by the Grand and Active Officers.

On behalf of the Province, I would like to thank the Grand and Active Officers for their outstanding commitment and support throughout the year. They have forged new friendships and have been great ambassadors for their respective Chapters. The companionship we have shared with them has been very rewarding.

I have many to thank for their help and advice throughout the year. The ‘Grand Sanhedrin’ for their continued and unwavering support; and the Provincial Grand Treasurer, E. Comp Conrad Donaldson, who offers good advice when sought. To my many ‘unseen’ helpers at the Annual Convocation and other occasions. They are essential to the success of the events and have my grateful thanks.

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PROVINCIAL GRAND SCRIBE EZRA - ANNUAL REPORT - November 2022 con’t

I must give thanks to the Scribe Ezra of each of the Chapters in our Province; they continue to be of great support and help to me with the administration of the Province.

Finally, I must give grateful thanks to my Assistant Grand Scribe Ezra and predecessor, E. Comp Tony Parker, for his help, advice, and guidance throughout the year without which I would probably have fallen at the first hurdle.

It only remains for me to welcome my new assistant, E. Comp Simon Glanfield of Newton Chapter No 6129. I look forward to working closely with him and pass on the same advice that Tony gave to me, keep the pencils sharpened, you will need them.

I look forward to the coming year with enthusiasm and wish you all good health to enjoy your Royal Arch Freemasonry to the full.

Christ Taylor

Provincial Grand Scribe Ezra 1st November 2022

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ANNUAL CONVOCATION OF PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER Held at the Riviera International Conference Centre, Torquay On Saturday 12th November 2022 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

N.T. Golder ………………….……....…………..

303 C.A. Donaldson, PGStB.……………………..

444 G.S. Rowe.…....………………………………….

159 S.P. Shaw …………………..…………………….

710 G.S. Rowe ………………………………….…….

159 S. Hamilton …………………..………………….

70 D.M. Dawson …………………………………….

328 R.C. Munro, PGStB ……..…………………….

847 P.A. Lucas …………………………………………

710 W.S.F. Lapthorne .…….……………………… 1486 S.J.R. Wilkinson .…….…………….……………

112 P.H.O. Astal-Stain ………………………………

156 A. J. Parker, PGStB…………………..……….. 1255 B.S.B. Larcombe ..………........................ 4782 P. Coulson…………………………………………. 1486 J.E.R. Redman, PGStB……..………………… 1099 J.L. Page ……………………………………………

112 A. Blamey …..……..……………………………..

156 M. Townsend ...………………………………..

223 T.H. McGrath……………………………………..

303 V.A.P. Carton…………………………………….. 1138 N.J. Holman………………………………………. 2649 G.L. Adroit………………………………………… 5148 J. W. Baldry ………………………………………. 1255 C. Oliver……………………………………………. 1284 K. G. Williams……………………………………. 1358 M.J. Locke ………………………………………..

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Rank

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

There were also present, a Large number of Distinguished Guests who, together with the Grand Officers within the Province of Devonshire, were conducted to the dais with the customary ceremonial. Amongst whom were:16

ANNUAL CONVOCATION OF PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER MINUTES cont.

From the Province of Cornwall M.E. Grand Superintendent Deputy Grand Superintendent 2nd Provincial Grand Principal 3rd Provincial Grand Principal Provincial Grand Scribe Ezra Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies Past Deputy Grand Superintendent

E.Comp. David Pascoe E.Comp. John Arnold E.Comp. Darren Stevens E.Comp. Philip Christie E.Comp. Graham Mansell E.Comp. Robert Thompson E.Comp. Tony Evans

From the Province of Dorset M.E. Grand Superintendent Deputy Grand Superintendent Provincial Grand Scribe Ezra Past Deputy Grand Superintendent

E.Comp. Graham Glazier E.Comp. Julian Mitchell E.Comp. Fred Poate E.Comp. Ron Kiver

Province Gloucestershire and Herefordshire Deputy Grand Superintendent 2nd Provincial Grand Principal 3rd Provincial Grand Principal Provincial Grand Scribe Ezra

E.Comp. Bob Stacey E.Comp. Ken Tilley E.Comp. Charles Perkins E.Comp. Godfrey Hannan

Province of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Provincial Grand Scribe Ezra

E.Comp. Tony Tykocki

From the Province of Somerset M.E. Grand Superintendent Past 3rd Provincial Grand Principal Past 3rd Provincial Grand Principal

E.Comp. Ray Guthrie E.Comp. Stephen Gale E.Comp. David Parslow

From the Province of Berkshire Provincial Grand Scribe Ezra Past Deputy Grand Superintendent

E.Comp. David Arnold E.Comp. Ken Benford

From the Province of Wiltshire M.E. Grand Superintendent Deputy Grand Superintendent 2nd Provincial Grand Principal 3rd Provincial Grand Principal

E.Comp. John Reid E.Comp. Simon Ellingham E.Comp. Andrew Tiffin E.Comp. Roger Pounder

From the Province of Worcestershire Deputy Grand Superintendent Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies

E.Comp. Michael Cox E.Comp. Alan Bolton 17

ANNUAL CONVOCATION OF PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER MINUTES cont.

From the Province of Monmouthshire M.E. Grand Superintendent Deputy Grand Superintendent 2nd Provincial Grand Principal 3rd Provincial Grand Principal Past 2nd Grand Principal

E.Comp. Richard Davies E.Comp. Robert Jones E.Comp. Richard Beavan E.Comp. Clive Lamb E.Comp. Bob Fountain

From the Province of Bristol 2nd Provincial Grand Principal

E.Comp. Richard Lewis

From the Province of South Wales 2nd Provincial Grand Principal 3rd Provincial Grand Principal Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies

E.Comp. Dr Akram E.Comp. Michael Coombes E.Comp. Timothy Clark

From the Province of Derbyshire Provincial Grand Scribe Ezra

E.Comp. Roger Till

From Devonshire – The Holy Royal Arch Past Grand Superintendent Past Grand Superintendent Past Deputy Grand Superintendent Past Deputy Grand Superintendent Past Deputy Grand Superintendent Past 3rd Provincial Grand Principal

E.Comp. Christopher Pengelly E.Comp. Simon Rowe E.Comp. Brian Meldon E.Comp. Terry Down E.Comp. John Sevieri E.Comp. Jeff Bailey

From the Province of Devonshire – The Craft Provincial Grand Master Deputy Provincial Grand Master Assistant Provincial Grand Master Assistant Provincial Grand Master Assistant Provincial Grand Master Past Assistant Provincial Grand Master

E.Comp. Ian Kingsbury E.Comp. Nick Ball E.Comp. Peter Keaty E.Comp. Charlie Yelland E.Comp. Andrew Vodden E.Comp. Colin Gale

Mark Master Masons Deputy Provincial Grand Master Assistant Provincial Grand Master Provincial Grand Secretary

E.Comp. John Clendinning E.Comp. Brett Varker E.Comp. Christopher Elliott

The Masonic and Military Order of the Red Cross of Constantine - Devon & Cornwall Intendant - General

E.Comp. Richard Lucas

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ANNUAL CONVOCATION OF PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER MINUTES cont.

Order of the Secret Monitor Provincial Grand Supreme Ruler

E.Comp. Roger Guest

The Antient & Accepted Rite Rose Croix Inspector General

E.Comp. Michael Penny

And approximately 262 Grand officers, Provincial Grand Officers, Excellent Companions and Companions from Devonshire and other Provinces, the names have which been recorded in the attendance register.

The Deputy Grand Superintendent E. Comp Gerald W. Watson PGSwdB, accompanied by the Past Grand Superintendents, E. Comps C. J. Pengelly and S.W. Rowe; the Past Deputy Grand superintendents, E. Comps B. H. Meldon, PGSwdB, T.G.H. Downe, PGSwdB and J. D. Sevieri, PGStB together with the Past 3rd Provincial Grand Principal, E. Comp J.J. Bailey, PAGSoj, entered into the auditorium and took their seats.

The 1st Principals (or their representatives) from the Chapters of the Province processed into the auditorium and took their seats.

The invited Distinguished Guests from neighbouring Provinces processed into the auditorium and they too took their seats.

The Grand Superintendent accompanied by the Provincial Grand Principals, Grand Officers of Supreme Grand Chapter and the Provincial Grand Officers processed into the auditorium and took their seats and opened Provincial Grand Chapter in due form.

The Grand Superintendent assisted by the Provincial Grand Principals opened Provincial Grand Chapter in due form.

The Companions were called to order and the 3rd Provincial Grand Principal, E. Comp Stephen P. Joint led a prayer to our late Queen HM Queen Elizabeth II The Grand Superintendent stated that the Province had suffered the sad loss 36 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 circulated Report of the Provincial Grand Scribe Ezra was Accepted and Adopted on the proposition of E. Comp. S.J.R. Wilkinson, seconded by E. Comp N.J. Holman 19

ANNUAL CONVOCATION OF PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER MINUTES cont.

The Provincial Accounts, having been circulated, were Accepted and Adopted on the proposition of E. Comp. P.H.O. Astal-Stain, seconded by E. Comp M. Humphrey.

Excellent Companion P.M.A. Bartlett, PGStB, of the Chapter of Union No. 444, being the only nomination for Provincial Grand Treasurer, was declared Treasurer for the ensuing year and the Grand Superintendent then invested him with the Jewel of his Office.

Excellent Companion M.G. Walker, PPGSN., of the Chapter of Perseverance No. 164 and E. Companion T.B. White of Brent Chapter No 1284 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 and went on to thank E. Comp T.B. White for agreeing to take over from E. Comp P.M.A. Bartlett.

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. See Pages 24 - 27 The Grand Superintendent then presented Certificates of merit for Services to Royal Arch Masonry to the following Companions E. Comp P. L. Adam, PPGSN - E. Comp A. J. Salsbury, PPDGSwdB E. Comp P. R. Stabb, PPGSN He went on to thank them for their service and support of the Royal Arch and explained that in his address he will say a bit more about the Certificates.

The Grand Superintendent then presented a cheque to the Provincial Grand Master E. Comp I Kingsbury for £10,00 for the 2023 Festival.

The PGM on thanking the Grand Superintendent and the Companions of the Province said he was astounded at the amount but received it gratefully on behalf of the Festival Committee.

The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent addressed the Convocation: - Page 21 - 23

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 12.35 pm.

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Most Excellent Grand Superintendents Annual Address 12th November 2022

Companions, firstly I would like to sincerely welcome and thank all our guests who have travelled from afar but equally to thank all my fellow Companions who have come to support our Province but most importantly, to congratulate and support those of you who have been honoured with appointments and promotions today. Well done Companions, I hope your success and individual efforts will inspire others to follow in your footsteps.

In welcoming you all, this would seem an appropriate moment to say how wonderful it is to be back here at the Riviera Conference centre after the hiatus caused by the Pandemic and I would like to take this opportunity to thank Vicky and Laura and their Team here at the conference centre for the co-operation and effort they have put in to accommodating us today.

This is a special occasion for many reasons, it enables us all to meet as friends and Companions in a convivial manner; it gives our Province the opportunity to invite distinguished guests from other Provinces and important orders within this Province; all of whom I introduced to you earlier, but it also allows us a great platform to Appoint, Promote and Invest our Provincial Officers for the coming year, something which I personally regard as being of the utmost importance. I am a great believer that such appointments and promotions are a recognition of the effort put in by the individuals receiving them but also will inspire them to continue and encourage those coming along in the years ahead. Companions, please keep up your efforts; it is important that we, not only, attract new members to this special order which, as we know, completes our journey in Pure and Ancient Freemasonry but also retain our existing members.

Companions, on the subject of new members, you are, I am sure, aware that we have a new Pro Grand Master and First Grand Principal, Jonathan Spence, who was installed on the 14th of October. He has expressed the opinion that, and I quote, ‘The Craft and the Royal Arch need to work seamlessly together We must get better at explaining why the Royal Arch enriches the Craft experience and how it is the natural next stage after becoming a Master Mason.’

In future, Important information from London will be headed as coming from both degrees. The need for us ALL to seek out new members is paramount to enable us to flourish. We must talk with great pride about our place in modern society today. and promote our core values.

They are of course, INTEGRITY – RESPECT – CHARITY – FRIENDSHIP It is enlightening when you think for a few moments just how four simple words can speak volumes!

Our new Pro Grand Master believes this should be the way in which we approach and discuss the subject of Freemasonry with those who have yet to experience and understand our values.

Again in his words:“Integrity Respect Charity and Friendship is the way forward.

These are our core values and should be used when talking to prospective members.

We must cement our reputation as a force for good in our communities and society at large and as a thriving organisation that people aspire to” In London last April at Supreme Grand Chapter this Province was blessed with four new Grand Officer appointments. Peter Balsom, Peter Bartlett, Roger Smith and John Thornton.

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Most Excellent Grand Superintendents Annual Address 12th November 2022 con’t We were granted two Promotions, Kevin Hurley to Past Assistant Grand Sojourner, and Gerald Watson our Deputy Grand Superintendent, to Past Grand Sword Bearer. Congratulations from us all Companions.

Whilst on the subject of Provincial Officers this would be an appropriate moment for me to thank all those Active officers for this last year who have come out in goodly numbers to support myself and my fellow Principals at all of our Chapters throughout this Province. Companions your efforts are really appreciated, not just by myself and fellow Principals but by all those Chapters that we have visited and supported.

Thereby demonstrating, if indeed that was needed, the meaning and spirit of Royal Arch Companionship. I am however equally confident that those active officers appointed today will be full of enthusiasm to follow on where you left off thus enabling this Province to fully support all our Chapters equally well for the coming year.

Today we have elected a new Provincial Grand Treasurer; Peter Bartlett in whom I have every confidence.

He has vast experience and inherits the task from Conrad Donaldson who has done a splendid job looking after the Provincial Funds. Conrad, thank you for all of your hard work, support and advice; so very much appreciated. I would also wish to welcome on board our new Auditor Barry White who brings with him much experience and knowledge.

We have also appointed a strong and well-balanced Team of officers and one on which we can build for the future, and I am confident that we will have a good year ahead. Whilst it is extremely important to make good choices for the prosperity of the Province in the short term it is, I believe, vitally as important to plan ahead as much as is possible to always have an eye for the future. This is a subject in which I have invested a considerable amount of time thinking about. It is an area of significant importance and should be considered as one of the most important responsibilities in my role as your Grand Superintendent.

Today I have taken the opportunity today to re-Introduce the Certificates of Service Awards to Royal Arch Masonry in Devonshire.

This enables our Province the opportunity to give special recognition to very deserving Companions who have previously received notable appointments but continue to work tirelessly for their own Chapters and indeed for the benefit of the Province.

Excellent Companions Alan Salsbury, Peter Stabb and Phillip Adam are indeed worthy recipients.

This honour will continue throughout my Tenure, although the maximum number of such awards will be THREE in any one year as any more would devalue their importance.

It is now just twelve months since we launched our new website so ably put together and run on a daily basis by Martin Heskins. It is worth mentioning the hosting issues we originally encountered, and I wish to thank again David Goode for giving us so much help and ongoing assistance in this specialist area.

I can report that the site is doing very well and last month alone we experienced around 1800 hits.

There is one area however we have recognised after our recent analysis where we could and should be able to do much better. People who visit our site are looking for information and the best source of this is submissions from the Chapters themselves – NEWS ITEMS – If I tell you approximately 40 % of our Chapters have yet to contribute anything you may or may not be surprised, but it is such a missed opportunity.

Please, could I ask that you share my concerns and take this back to your Chapters. All you need to do to address this is for each Chapter to nominate one Companion to write a short report or message, perhaps including a photo about something your Chapter has achieved or is planning to do. Maybe the presentation of a Certificate, or PZ Jewel. Perhaps when Alan Salsbury has brought his lecture team in, or maybe just a Social gathering. The list is endless. You may be very pleasantly surprised just what a difference this could make to the strength of your Chapter, the level of engagement with your membership and indeed your attendance figures, you may even encourage new Exaltees to join.

You will recall that, over the last year, our Provincial Grand Master Ian Kingsbury and I have shared some important initiatives which show how important the connection between the Royal Arch is in relation to the Craft, and indeed the Harmony we share. We already share our Provincial Almoner Bob Munro who has done a wonderful job over many years of exemplary service.

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Most Excellent Grand Superintendents Annual Address 12th November 2022 con’t We did not have a Communications Officer, so we appointed Chris Hodgson who also takes responsibility for our social media accounts and works closely with Martin Heskins. He has proved a worthy choice and he also works jointly and in harmony with Clive Eden the Craft Communication officer to ensure we come from the same hymn sheet in providing information, support and encouragement for all our members.

The Provincial Grand Master has worked with me to provide a letter, jointly signed by us both to introduce and extol the virtues of the Royal Arch. This to be presented to every newly Raised Master Mason on the night of their raising along with a brief explanation that joining the Royal Arch completes their journey in pure and ancient Freemasonry and one they should certainly consider, when they are ready to do so. Ideally this letter should be presented by the WM, or the Royal Arch representative. We both hope this will prove to be effective. It is for certain however that our joint communication, joined up aims, and indeed those of our new Pro Grand Master Jonathon Spence are of paramount value to Pure and Ancient Freemasonry in Devon.

I wish at this point to congratulate and thank our Education Officer Alan Salsbury and his Team comprising of Chris Hodgson, Chris Wood, Peter Tempest, Tony Clapham, and more recently Dennis Challis.

This Team has been busy over the last 12 months providing interesting Lectures and Presentations at numerous Chapters and Craft lodges. If anyone would like to join the Team or Book a Presentation or Lecture, please contact Alan directly.

Companions If you have a meeting with little or no work to do, please get in touch with Alan. 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 miss that opportunity. Only by keeping our Companions busy and engaged can we expect to retain and attract members and be sure they have joined an order worthy of their time and effort. When we Exalt a candidate 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 (If only a few lines or a small reading piece). This will ensure that they feel included, well looked after and engaged. Believe me it makes a big difference to retention.

I turn now to a subject that I know matters greatly to us all. I mean Charity. As a result of your generosity, we have supported many good causes and worthy Charities, helping those in need. This year we have donated to Parkinson’s and Prostate Cancer research, Macmillan Nurses, Hospice care, and SIX Foodbanks around the County, as well as private individual members and families; the list goes on. As we near Christmas I will again, on your behalf support the six foodbanks with a further £500.00 each, thereby continuing supporting those in need.

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. I assure you all, 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 of which I am so extremely proud.

We have many challenges ahead. The Covid Pandemic and other recent crises have and are affecting us all.

They are affecting our confidence and, in many ways, our ability and desire to participate in the manner that we did previously.

Please all remember, we have much to offer the world outside. Indeed, we have much to offer society and we should not be OVER cautious in saying so.

When we think of change and new ideas, we need to listen and to adopt an attitude of not just saying NO we can’t do that, but rather YES, if….. and we take it from there.

Thank you, Companions

EComp. Chris Roach Grand Superintendent of the Province of Devonshire November 12th 2022 23

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF DEVONSHIRE SUPREME DEGREE OF THE HOLY ROYAL ARCH PROVINCIAL ACTIVE OFFICERS APPOINTED 12TH NOVEMBER 2022 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

Peter Bartlett

444

Chapter of Union

Treasurer

Chris Hodgson

1753

Obedience Chapter

Registrar

Stephen Shaw

710

Pleiades Chapter

Director of Ceremonies

Chris Sidwell

7949

Vale of Haldon Chapter

Sword Bearer

Mark Richardson

112

Chapter of St George

Deputy Director of Ceremonies

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

Arther Blamey

156

Harmony Chapter

Charity Steward.

Walker Lapthorne

1486

Duncombe Chapter

Principal Sojourner

Gary Parsons

444

Chapter of Union

1st Assistant Sojourner

Gavin Caldwell

2725

Maristow Chapter

2nd Assistant Sojourner

Simon Glanfield

6129

Newton Chapter

Assistant Scribe Ezra

Ben Larcombe

4782

Sir Joshua Reynolds Chapter

Standard Bearer

John Betts

1486

Duncombe Chapter

Standard Bearer

Anthony Eldred

2649

Sir Francis Drake Chapter

Standard Bearer

Mark Bows-Kavanagh

1358

Torbay Chapter

Standard Bearer

Philip Collins

2725

Maristow Chapter

Standard Bearer

John Redman

1099

Elms Huyshe Chapter

Organist Con’t over page

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PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF DEVONSHIRE SUPREME DEGREE OF THE HOLY ROYAL ARCH PROVINCIAL ACTIVE OFFICERS APPOINTED 12TH NOVEMBER 2022 Con’t Excellent Companion:-

Chapter

Rank

Jack Parnell

1486

Duncombe Chapter

Assistant Director of Ceremonies

Kenneth Osborne

2595

Trinity Chapter

Assistant Director of Ceremonies

Adrian Sexton

847

Fortescue Chapter

Assistant Director of Ceremonies

Kenneth Todd

39

St John The Baptist Chapter

Assistant Director of Ceremonies

Robert Truesdale

1255

Dundas Chapter

Steward

Chris Henley

164

Perseverance Chapter

Steward

Trevor Saunders

4782

Sir Joshua Reynolds Chapter

Steward

Chris Potter

372

The Chapter of Harmony

Steward

Graham McIver

1099

Elms Huyshe Chapter

Steward

Chris Clarke

1125

The St Peter Chapter

Steward

Michael Locke

1402

Jordan Chapter

Janitor

Jamie Page

112

St George Chapter

2nd Year Steward

Arther Blamey

156

Harmony Chapter

2nd Year Steward

Mark Townsend

223

Concord Chapter

2nd Year Steward

Terrence McGrath

303

Benevolent Chapter

2nd Year Steward

Maurice Huck

797

Hauley Chapter

2nd Year Steward

Vivian Carton

1138

Devon Chapter

2nd Year Steward

Nicholas Holman

2649

Sir Francis Drake Chapter

2nd Year Steward

George Adroit

5148

St. Mary Chapter

2nd Year Steward

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FIRST APPOINTMENTS TO PAST RANK OFFICERS APPOINTED AND PROMOTED - 12th NOVEMBER 2022

Past Provincial Grand Sojourner G.N. Geoffrey Spencer # R. Robert Workman R.C.S. Rueben Ayres M.A. Michael Chorley

Harmony Brunswick Union Queen Victoria

156 159 444 2655

Past Provincial Assistant Grand Sojourner St. George P.J. Paul Edwards Benevolence T.V. Terence Leggett # Virtue M.W. Martin King Hauley P. Paul Jones Devon D.G. David Probert Britannia J.B. John Roberts Petitor M.W. Mervyn Benney **

112 489 494 797 1138 4099 8234

Past Provincial Grand Standard Bearer R.N. Richard Giles S. Sean Kelly J.M. John Bell A.G. Anthony Dudley-Clark D.A. Derek Lewis ** V. Victor Bohanna ** A.G. Arther Stuart M.W. Martin Yates

106 112 1135 1284 1753 1753 3483 9250

Sun St. George Davie Brent Obedience Obedience St. Swithun Devon & Somerset Farmers

Past Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies E.A. Eddie Hornibrook Fidelity P.A. Philip Mitchell Obedience

230 1753

OFFICERS PROMOTED TO PAST RANK W.S. M.C.

William Malcom

Daw Macdonald

P.R. D.C. D.G. B.L. I.J. K.W. R.J. B.J. C.A.

Philip Sanders David Richards Derek Webber Barry Baker Ian Burchell Keith Quick Robert Hendy Barry Page Christopher Aplin

Sir Francis Drake 2649 Devonshire Prov. Grand Stewards’ 3924

Bedford Benevolent Pleiades Devon Torbay Maristow Newton Vale of Haldon Louis Marchesi

A.H. Allen Wickerson St. John the Baptist T.J. Terence Bartlett St. John G.H. Glyn Rendell Sincerity J. John Santry Friendship P.A. Peter Lucas Pleiades R.W. Robert Anstiss Pleiades Deceased # Companion below PZ ** 26

282 303 710 1138 1358 2725 6129 7949 9558

39 70 189 202 710 710

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

Past Provincial Grand Registrar con’t N. Norman Minto K.S.S. Kenneth Bibbings D.A. Derek Mills G.J. Graham Mowles R.J. Rene Livingstone K.W. Kenneth Bullard B. Brian Ludford C. Christopher Elliott T.E.J. Thomas Savery #

Brent Jordan Jordan Trinty Sir Francis Drake Queen Victoria Sir Joshua Reynolds Petitor Devonian First Principals

1284 1402 1402 2595 2649 2655 4782 6129 9249

Past Provincial Grand Sword Bearer R.B. Brett Varker R.J. Roger Heffer P.A.F. Philip Baldry R.J. Richard Povey L. Lester Hard

Sun Benevolence Dundas Jordan Trinty

106 489 1255 1402 2595

Past Provincial Deputy Grand Sword Bearer Eden Union C.R. Clive Williams Torbay K.G. Keith Lothmann St. Swithun W.H. Werner Humphrey Petitor M. Martin

444 1358 3483 8234

Past Provincial Grand Sojourner R.D. Raymond Sparks K.B. Kevin Barnes J.M. John Mann R. Royston Lucas P.C. Paul Smith R.L. Roy Knight A.G. Alan Cowan E. Eiran Daniels A.I.M. Andrew Robbie G.L. Graham Hooper R.J. Roger Ferrar T.J. Trevor Swingler

39 105 105 797 1091 1125 1205 1255 2649 2655 3251 9250

St. John the Baptist Fortitude Fortitude Hauley Erme St. Peter’s Elliott Dundas Sir Francis Drake Queen Victoria Lyn Devon & Somerset Farmers

Past Provincial Grand Standard Bearer P.R. Peter Johnson Sun M.J. Mathew Clear Fortescue J.W. John Baldry Dundas R.J. Christopher Oliver Brent B. Barrie Bannister-Evans Sir Joshua Reynolds Deceased # Companion below PZ ** 27

106 847 1255 1284 4782

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 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 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 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 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. 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 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 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

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Toast List To The End of December 2022 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, PGSwdB

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’ 30

Most Excellent Grand Superintendents Christmas Message 14th December 2022

Dear Companions,

Where does the time go! Christmas and the season of goodwill is upon us. We have reached that time of the year when many of us take the opportunity to get together with those whose company we enjoy, whether they be friends, family, or our fellow Companions to celebrate the Festive season.

We now have a new Leader in our new Pro Grand Master Jonathon Spence, he will bring some positive changes, which I feel confident will be of benefit to our membership and that we all will wish to embrace it. He is keen to promote our core values, these being Integrity, Respect, Charity and Friendship, all great attributes that sit well with life today. Importantly he wants Freemasonry to be open and transparent and that as Freemasons, we cement our reputation as a force of good in our communities and society at large and as a thriving organisation that people aspire to.

I would like to thank you all for the support that you have given to myself 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.

Your charitable donations, particularly in a time when there is much austerity have been overwhelming and I hope that you will agree that they are being used effectively for many needy causes which have been gratefully received by the recipients.

May you know peace, love and light as we celebrate this special time of year, I wish you all a very Happy Christmas and look forward to seeing you in the New Year.

Yours sincerely and fraternally

Chris Roach Most Excellent Grand Superintendent

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