What is Royal Arch Freemasonry?
The value of Royal Arch Freemasonry will be justly appreciated by all who are exalted to that most sublime degree, particularly by those who are seeking to complete their masonic education.
It reveals the full light of Ancient Craft Masonry and presents it as a complete system in accordance with the original plan, conferring at last the rights and light of a Master Mason in fact as well as in name. It truly leads to a fuller understanding of the purposes and spirit of Freemasonry. Standing upon this towering summit, we are able for the first time to perceive the completeness of the Ancient Craft and to understand how all its forms and ceremonies are the preparation for the final goal: the most Sublime Degree of a Royal Arch Mason.
If you have obtained your Mark Degree in your Mother Lodge and would like to continue your Masonic journey, you may wish to consider joining the Queensferry Royal Arch Chapter.
Convocation Details
Convenes: 19:30 — First Tuesday of the month (September to April)
Chamber: Masonic Hall, Stoneycroft Road, South Queensferry
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Centenary Celebrations
On Saturday 1st March 2014, the lodge room in Queensferry’s Masonic Hall was packed with Companions to witness the historic Centenary Re-dedication ceremony of the Queensferry Royal Arch Chapter No. 389. MEC Raymond King, along with the Office-Bearers of the Chapter, welcomed visiting Companions who traveled from far and wide to share in the celebrations.
After opening the Chapter, a large deputation from The Provincial Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Linlithgowshire entered, headed by the Grand Superintendent MEC David Gibb. The Provincial Grand Superintendent was accompanied by five distinguished Past Provincial Grand Superintendents:
- MEC David Ure
- MEC Morris Cowan
- MEC Ian Grant
- MEC Robert Coutts
- MEC Tom Ritchie
Supreme Grand Chapter Deputation
The Chapter was then upstanding for the reception of a distinguished deputation from the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland, presented by Grand Director of Ceremonies MEC John Steel to the First Principal:
| Role | Companion |
|---|---|
| Grand 1st Principal | MEC Ian Fraser |
| Depute Grand 1st Principal | MEC George Alexander |
| Past Depute Grand 1st Principal | MEC Archie McWatt |
| Grand 2nd Principal | MEC Bill McEwan |
| Grand 3rd Principal | MEC Douglas Philand |
| Grand Scribe E | MEC Grahame J. Smith |
| Grand Piper | MEC David S. Ogilvie |
| Grand Organist | MEC Robert Hooker |
The Grand 1st Principal and his Office-Bearers carried out the Ceremony of Re-dedication in a most dignified manner that met with the highest approbation of the assembled Companions.
Following the ceremony, Provincial Grand Superintendent MEC David Gibb offered his thanks to the Queensferry Royal Arch Chapter for organizing a first-class event, wishing the Chapter every success during their next 100 years. The Companions subsequently retired to a celebratory Centenary Dinner where the traditional toasts were pledged and a happy day was brought to a close with the Janitor’s Toast.