Partick Cryptic Council & Royal Arch Chapter No113 anniversary
On Saturday 18th June 2016 In the morning I attended Partick Cryptic Council for their Centenary celebration and Rededication ceremon.
Deputations were Received From :-
- Provincial Grand Royal Arch chapter of Glasgow
- deputation from sister provinces
- a deputation was recieved from Trinidad and Tobago
- Supreme Grand Chapter
The Rededication ceremony was performed by the Office Bearers of Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Glasgow, it was well performed, the Grand Superintendent from Trinidad and Tobago made a presentation to the Council in commemoration of their visit. Afterwards there was a quick break with a light Lunch.
In the afternoon Partick Royal Arch Chapter Were having their 150th anniversary (sesquicentennial) it was also well attended and received Deputations from :-
- Provincial Grand Royal Arch chapter of Glasgow
- deputation from sister provinces headed by Grand Superintedent of the upper ward of Lanarkshire
- a deputation was recieved from Trinidad and Tobago headed by the Grand Superintendent
- Supreme Grand Chapter headed by the First Grand Principal
The Ceremony of rededication was performed by the Principal office Bearers of Supreme Grand Chapter and the depute Grand Director of Ceremonies. After the Ceremony the Grand Superintendent from Trinidad and Tobago made another presentation to the chapter in commemoration of their visit. After the Meeting the harmony Was very good with all the usual toasts and Speeches the meal was good and plenty for seconds in both the first course and desert. The Raffle was plentyful with many people winning more than 1 prize, I for once did win a prize
A great day but long for some of the older members