News & Events
2016
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Pro First Grand Principal's address - April 2016
27 April, 2016Annual Investiture of Supreme Grand Chapter29 April 2016 An address by the ME Pro First Grand Principal Peter LowndesCompanions, I know that you would want me to congratulate all of the Grand Officers whom I have invested today on behalf of[…]
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2015
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Pro First Grand Principal's address - November 2015
11 November, 2015Regular Convocation11 November 2015An address by the ME Pro First Grand Principal Peter LowndesCompanions, I am very pleased to see so many of you present today to witness the Installation of Most Excellent Companion Russell Race as Second Grand Principal. On[…]
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An announcement regarding the Metropolitan Grand Master - June 2015
10 June, 2015Quarterly Communication10 June 2015 An announcement by the MW the Pro Grand Master Peter LowndesBrethren, I have to announce that the MW The Grand Master has made the following appointments:In his capacity as First Grand Principal, he has appointed E Comp[…]
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First Grand Principal's address - April 2015
30 April, 2015Annual Investiture of Supreme Grand Chapter30 April 2015 An address by the ME The First Grand Principal HRH The Duke of Kent, KGCompanions, I know that you would want me to congratulate the Grand Officers whom I have appointed to or[…]
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2014
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Pro First Grand Principal's address - November 2014
12 November, 2014Regular Convocation 12 November 2014 An address by the ME Pro First Grand Principal Peter Lowndes Companions, the Second Grand Principal has just completed a series of meetings with Grand Superintendents. One of the topics of conversation was the relationship between the Royal[…]
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A talk by Ian Bell on the recent refurbishment of the Grand Temple's organ
12 November, 2014Regular Convocation10 November 2014A talk by Ian Bell, Professional Organ Adviser, the Association of Independent Organ AdvisersMost Excellent Pro First Grand Principal and companions, good morning.My name is Ian Bell, and I have been privileged to act as consultant to the great work[…]
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Pro First Grand Principal's address - May 2014
1 May, 2014Annual Investiture 1 May 2014 An address by the ME Pro First Grand Master Peter Lowndes Companions, this is a very special day for those that I have had the pleasure in investing and I congratulate you all. Grand Rank does come with responsibilities.[…]
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2013
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First Grand Principal's address - Bicentenary Convocation October 2013
16 October, 2013Bicentenary Celebration Convocation of Supreme Grand Chapter 16 October 2013 An address by the ME The First Grand Principal HRH The Duke of Kent, KG Companions, today marks a major milestone in the distinguished history of the Holy Royal Arch.Whilst celebrating this landmark[…]
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Pure Ancient Masonry Triumphant: John Hamill's Bicentenary address
16 October, 2013An address by E Comp J. M. Hamill, PGSwdB at the Convocation of Supreme Grand Chapter held on 16th October 2013 to celebrate the Bi-centenary of “pure Ancient Masonry”Your Royal Highness, Most Excellent First Grand Principal, and companions, the 27th[…]
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First Grand Principal's address - April 2013
25 April, 2013ANNUAL INVESTITURE25 APRIL 2013AN ADDRESS BY THE ME First Grand Principal HRH The Duke of Kent, KGCompanions,I congratulate all of you who have been invested today with Grand Rank. This accolade is not awarded solely for what you have achieved[…]
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2012
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Pro First Grand Principal's address - November 2012
14 November, 2012Regular Convocation 14 November 2012 An address by the ME Pro First Grand Principal Peter Lowndes Companions, after Supreme Grand Chapter has been closed we will be receiving presentations from Fellows of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.I am delighted to say[…]
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Pro First Grand Principal's address - April 2012
26 April, 2012Royal Arch Investiture 28 April 2011 An address by the ME Pro First Grand Principal Peter Lowndes Companions, this is a special day for those of you who have been appointed to Grand Rank or have been promoted. Grand rank is sparingly awarded[…]
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2011
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Pro First Grand Principal's address - November 2011
9 November, 2011REGULAR CONVOCATION9 NOVEMBER 2011An address by the ME Pro First Grand Principal Peter LowndesCompanionsI am delighted to report that the Royal Arch Masons Bicentenary Appeal for the Royal College of Surgeons, launched last November, is progressing well. I am informed[…]
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Pro First Grand Principal's address - April 2011
28 April, 2011ROYAL ARCH INVESTITURE28 APRIL 2011An address by the ME Pro First Grand Principal Peter Lowndes CompanionsI know that you would want me to congratulate the Grand Officers whom I have invested on behalf of the Most Excellent the First Grand Principal.[…]
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2010
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Second Grand Principal's address - November 2010
10 November, 2010Regular Convocation 10 November 2010 An address by the ME Second Grand Principal George Francis, Acting First Grand Principal Companions, it is now five years, give or take a day, since I was installed as Second Grand Principal here in Supreme Grand Chapter in November[…]
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Pro First Grand Principal's address - April 2010
29 April, 2010Royal Arch Investiture 29 April 2010 An address by the ME Pro First Grand Principal Peter Lowndes Companions, firstly I congratulate all those of you that I have had the pleasure to appoint to or promote in Grand Rank this morning. It is important for[…]
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2009
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Pro First Grand Principal's address - November 2009
11 November, 2009Regular Convocation 11 November 2009 An address by the ME Pro First Grand Principal Companions, those of you who were in Grand Lodge in June or September will know that the Preliminary Declaration to the Rules in the Book of Constitutions was amended by the[…]
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First Grand Principal's address - April 2009
30 April, 2009Annual Investiture 30 April 2009 An address by the ME The First Grand Principal Companions, let me begin by saying a very warm welcome to everyone attending our Royal Arch meeting today and I want especially to congratulate those whom I have had the pleasure[…]
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2008
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Pro First Grand Principal's address - November 2008
12 November, 2008Regular Convocation 12 November 2008 An address by the ME Pro First Grand Principal Companions, I announced in Grand Lodge in September that I have decided to step down as Pro Grand Master next March and that the Grand Master has been pleased to appoint[…]
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Pro First Grand Principal's address - May 2008
1 May, 2008Annual Investiture 1 May 2008 An address by the ME Pro First Grand Principal Companions, I welcome you all on this happy occasion and congratulate those that I have had the pleasure of investing with their new ranks. As Grand Officers you have responsibilities to[…]
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2007
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Pro First Grand Principal's address - November 2007
14 November, 2007Regular Convocation 14 November 2007 An address by the ME Pro First Grand Principal Companions I welcome you all to Grand Chapter today and it is good to see so many of you attending. I am pleased to announce that the working group set[…]
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Pro First Grand Principal's address - April 2007
26 April, 2007ROYAL ARCH ANNUAL INVESTITURE26 APRIL 2006An address by the ME Pro First Grand Principal the Most Hon the Marquess of Northampton, DLCompanions,I welcome you all here today for this special meeting and congratulate all those Companions I have invested with[…]
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2006
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Pro First Grand Principal's address - November 2006
8 November, 2006REGULAR CONVOCATION8 NOVEMBER 2006An address by the ME Pro First Grand Principal the Most Hon the Marquess of Northampton, DLCompanions,we have had a busy morning so I will keep my remarks short. I am sure you enjoyed the talk given[…]
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Pro First Grand Principal's address - April 2006
27 April, 2006ROYAL ARCH ANNUAL INVESTITURE27 APRIL 2006An address by the ME Pro First Grand Principal the Most Hon the Marquess of Northampton, DLCompanions,I welcome you all here this morning for what is surely the highlight of the year for Royal Arch[…]
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2005
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First Grand Principal's address - November 2005
9 November, 2005ROYAL ARCH ANNUAL INVESTITURE9 NOVEMBER 2005An address by the ME The First Grand Principal The Duke of Kent, KGCompanions,I am very glad to see so many of you here today to witness the installation of ME Companion George Francis as[…]
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Pro First Grand Principal's address - April 2005
28 April, 2005ROYAL ARCH ANNUAL INVESTITURE28 APRIL 2005An address by the ME Pro First Grand Principal the Most Hon the Marquess of Northampton, DLCompanions,I offer my warmest congratulations to those Companions whom I have had the pleasure of investing with Grand Chapter[…]
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2004
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Pro First Grand Principal's address - November 2004
10 November, 2004REGULAR CONVOCATION10 NOVEMBER 2004An address by the ME Pro First Grand Principal the Most Hon the Marquess of Northampton, DLCompanions,I have little to add to what I have said on previous occasions and what has been said today. I hope[…]
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First Grand Principal's address - April 2004
29 April, 2004ROYAL ARCH ANNUAL INVESTITURE29 APRIL 2004An address by the ME The First Grand Principal The Duke of Kent, KGCompanions,I am very pleased indeed to see so many of you present in Grand Chapter today and I bid you all a[…]
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2003
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Pro First Grand Principal's address - November 2003
12 November, 2003REGULAR CONVOCATION12 NOVEMBER 2003An address by the ME Pro First Grand Principal the Most Hon the Marquess of Northampton, DLCompanions,most of you will be aware that a Strategic Working Party (SWP) which I formed in 2002 has been considering whether[…]
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Pro First Grand Principal's address - May 2003
1 May, 2003Annual Investiture 1 May 2003 An address by the ME Pro First Grand Principal Companions, I am sure you will all want to join me in congratulating those I have invested this morning on behalf of the ME The First Grand Principal. It goes without[…]
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