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The District Grand Chapter and Past District Grand King Celebrate THE In this issue: • Century Celebrations • District Grand RAC Convocations • Cyril Remembers BBanner • Chapter Reports from anner around the District MARCH 2012 • ISSUE 11 and more... THE DISTRICT GRAND CHAPTER AND PAST DISTRICT GRAND KING CELEBRATE Journal of the www.dgracantrim.org £2.00 2012 Calendar KEY Grand Chapter Stated Convocations District Grand Chapter Stated Convocations Committees of Inspection: Belfast East Antrim North Antrim Board of General Purposes JANUARY Mon 23rd 2.00pm Freemasons' Hall Arthur Sq. Belfast Belfast Area Committee of Inspection Mon 23rd 2.30pm Freemasons' Hall Arthur Sq. Belfast Board of General Purposes Sat 28th 1.30pm Provincial Masonic Hall Belfast District Grand Chapter Stated Convocation FEBRUARY Wed 1st 2.30pm Freemasons’ Hall Dublin Grand Chapter Stated Convocation Wed 1st 5.00pm Larne Masonic Centre East Antrim Committee of Inspection Fri 17th 5.00pm Ballymena Masonic Centre North Antrim Committee of Inspec tion APRIL Wed 4th 5.00pm Larne Masonic Centre East Antrim Committee of Inspection Mon 16th 2.00pm Freemasons' Hall Arthur Sq. Belfast Belfast Area Committee of Inspection Mon 16th 2.30pm Freemasons' Hall Arthur Sq. Belfast Board of General Purposes Sat 28th 1.00pm Provincial Masonic Hall Belfast District Grand Chapter Stated Convocation Installation of District Grand King & Installation Dinner MAY Wed 2nd 2.00pm Freemasons’ Hall Dublin Grand Chapter Stated Convocation Fri 18th 5.00pm Ballymena Masonic Centre North Antrim Committee of Inspec tion Mon 21st 2.00pm Freemasons' Hall Arthur Sq. Belfast Belfast Area Committee of Inspection Mon 21st 2.30pm Freemasons' Hall Arthur Sq. Belfast Board of General Purposes JUNE Sat 16th 1.30pm Provincial Masonic Hall Belfast District Grand Chapter Stated Convocation Sat 16th Visit of Comps from Argyll & The Isles DGRAC of Antrim Entertains Argyll & The Isles AUGUST Wed 1st 5.00pm Larne Masonic Centre East Antrim Committee of Inspection Fri 17th 5.00pm Ballymena Masonic Centre North Antrim Committee of Inspec tion SEPTEMBER Mon 10th 2.00pm Freemasons' Hall Arthur Sq. Belfast Belfast Area Committee of Inspection Wed 19th 2.00pm Freemasons’ Hall Dublin Grand Chapter Stated Convocation OCTOBER Mon 15th 2.00pm Freemasons' Hall Arthur Sq. Belfast Board of General Purposes Mon 22nd 7.30pm Provincial Masonic Hall Belfast District Grand Chapter Stated Convocation NOVEMBER Wed 7th 2.00pm Freemasons’ Hall Dublin Grand Chapter Stated Convocation Wed 7th 5.00pm Larne Masonic Centre East Antrim Committee of Inspection Mon 12th 2.00pm Freemasons' Hall Arthur Sq. Belfast Belfast Area Committee of Inspection Fri 16th 5.00pm Ballymena Masonic Centre North Antrim Committee of Inspec tion Where Campanions Meet South Ballinderry, Broomhedge, Crumlin, Lisburn Antrim Area Antrim, Ballycastle, Ballymena, Ballymoney, Carrickfergus 253, 1012, Broughshane, Bushmills, Clough, South East Doagh, Whiteabbey Cullybackey, Portglenone, Portrush, North Antrim Area Randalstown, Templepatrick, Vowferry Antrim Area Ballycarry, Carrickfergus 313, Glenarm, Belfast City Arthur Square, Crumlin Road, Ligoniel Islandmagee, Larne, Straid East Area Antrim Area 2 www.dgracantrim.org THE Foreword BBaannnneerr gain it is my pleasure and privilege to append this foreword to the 2011 Journal of the District Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Antrim A Anniversary Edition of the Banner magazine in what has been a most momentous year for me and all you Companions in the Contents District of Antrim. The 100th Year Anniversary or Centenary Year would be significant in any sphere of social and 2 2012 Calendar charitable activity and it has been no less so in the Most Excellent District Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Antrim. 4 Centenary Banquet & Concert The Centenary year commenced with the January Convocation which was very well attended by companions and visitors. On Sunday 6 Centenary Convocation 6th March 2011 a Service of Thanksgiving was held at Joymount 7 Centenary Celebrations at Presbyterian Church, Carrickfergus conducted by Rev. T. Richard Ballymena RAC No. 775 Graham, B.A. at which the preacher was V.E. Companion Rev. D. Selwoode Graham, M.B.E. The Choral renditions were provided by Cheque Presentation the Masonic Male Voice Choir. The service attracted an attendance of 8 Titanic Memories 300 companions. We were joined by our M.E. Supreme Grand King Michael J. Ward and many other visiting companions from Supreme 9 A visit to Tewkesbury Abbey and District Chapters. On Saturday afternoon, 19th March 2011 Ballymena R.A.C. 775 A family affair at RAC 811 in order to celebrate the District Grand Chapter’s Centenary, 10 Father and Son Partnership exemplified the Mark Master Mason Degree at a convocation of the Grand Chapter of Instruction in Ballymena Masonic Hall Bermuda Triangle It was encouraging to note the youthfulness of the companions 11 Companions Remembered who occupied all the progressive offices and who still have to serve as Excellent King. All credit must go to M.E. Comp. John G Johnston 13 Scottish Royal Arch Masonry and M.E. Comp. Albert Fullerton. Everyone agreed it was an 14 History of Royal Arch Degree ourstanding performance followed by a very enjoyable Festive Board. On Friday 29th April 2011 the weekend biannual visit to the 16 Chapter Reports Provincial Grand Chapter of Argyll and the Isles was undertaken by 26 A Censer of Fire the Officers and members of District Chapter which was again a very successful visit, those attending returning on Sunday 1st May 2011. 30 Return of Warrant of RAC No. 349 The April Convocation was deferred in favour of attendance at the visit to our District of the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter 31 DGC Installation Details on Wednesday 4th May at Provincial Masonic Hall, Rosemary Street, District Grand Registrar Writes Belfast, to celebrate our Centenary. This was an exceptionally well attended convocation which passed off flawlessly. 32 Officers for 2012 On Saturday 15th October 2011, Whiteabbey Chapters and Banner Production Team Class of Instruction exemplified the Royal; Arch Degree in a process which was both ritually correct and most educational for all those fortunate to be present on that occasion. In this incredibly busy year on 4th November 2011 the District Editor’s Note Grand Chapter Banquet and Concert was held in the Tullyglass House Hotel in Ballymena. This superb event was attended to the full capacity of the premises available and a memorable occasion for all. by V. Ex. Comp. Billy Brown On Saturday 5th November 2011 the 100th Year Anniversary Convocation was held at the Provincial Masonic Hall, Rosemary his magazine is testament to the original and superb Street, Belfast. Virtually all the Chapters in the District were Twork of my predecessor R.E. Comp. G Wendell represented with the three principal officers of the foundation McGrath. We wish Wendell and Lorna many happy visits Chapters receiving an illuminated certificate to celebrate their to Masonic events with more time on their hands to Chapter’s part in the foundation of District Grand Chapter in 1911 and their presence at the Anniversary Convocation which attracted enjoy the great social opportunities Freemasonry the highest attendance for many years. provides. Many thanks again to those who sent articles In conclusion, as I reflect on my past 23 years at District Chapter, and photographs – please continue to do so. Thanks also the past 9 years of which as District Grand King, I thank the Supreme to those who buy the magazine, I hope you enjoy it – the King of Heaven and Earth for granting me the good health to enjoy charities benefit from your support. As usual, Peter in immensely that honour and all its opportunities. I have been served by the officers of District Grand Chapter most faithfully and with DCG couldn’t be more helpful and the design and great dedication and as I hand over the sceptre to my successor, my attractiveness of the magazine is down to his genius. Deputy, M.E. Comp Jon McA. Pollock, I wish him every success Support the advertisers when you can – their generosity knowing that I leave a strong and vibrant District Grand Chapter in is essential. good hands to face the next 25 years of its history. Billy Brown M.E. Comp. E. Cyril Ferguson, M. E. District Grand King. The Banner 3 DISTRICT GRAND ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER BANQUET AND CONCERT 4th November 2011 he DGK, Officers and Grand-daughter of our MEC Jim Guests totalling 244 persons McFarland who sang some well Tmet at the Tullyglass House known songs from the shows e.g. Hotel, Ballymena at 7.00pm for a Maybe This Time, I Dreamed a Drinks Reception. At 7.45pm after Dream, Cant Help Loving That Man. grace said by VEC James McClurg, Ballyduff Silver Band led by its all sat down for the 5 Course Musical Director and Companion Banquet which was a superb feast William Hill formed 117 years ago served speedily and with precision. then gave a rendition of popular The Toast to the District Grand marching music. Chapter was proposed by MEC S Miss Alice McFaul, Harpist who Miss Karen Thompson. Gordon Leathem BEM, ME Deputy attended the Garvagh School of Grand King of Supreme Grand Traditional Music and Harp, gave a Chapter, and responded to by the wonderful recital of traditional DGK MEC E Cyril Ferguson. During the course of the toast MEC Leathem referred and paid tribute to MEC CFA Quigley FCA 104 years young who would be 105 in February 2012. MEC Quigley without notes or other prompts responded for approx 10 minutes. M.E.C. George Field and party. At approx 10pm the Concert commenced with Miss Karen Thompson, Student, Singer and Miss Alice McFaul. Meta, Cyril Quigley and Cyril Ferguson. R.E.C. John Trail and party. V.E.C. George Graham and party. V.E.C. Michael and Valerie Alexander. Walter Carson, Lorna & Wendell McGrath.
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