This evening it was the Rehearsals of Valle Crucis Chapter.
It was also a glorious evening, with the sun shining. I mention this as it is an important point, since we had to wait outside the Maesgwyn hall for 30 minutes as we tried to call some Director to turn up and let us into the building we had booked. I am sorry, but if the Directors make a rule that a Director needs to be there to open the building, then one should be there on the nights it is booked. Eventually one drove out to open up for us, and then had to drive back later to lock up.
The rehearsals went well for the few who were down doing bits, we did not have the Most Wise Sovereign down because it is a 2 hour drive for him to get there, and we were also missing the person who volunteered to do the intermediate degrees. But of those who were there, we went through it all. It was enjoyable and productive.
And yes, you guessed it! After the rehearsals we relocated to the pub for a couple of drinks.
This is now the last rehearsals I have this year. All I have left is Fridays meeting, then the S.R.I.A. Second Oder meeting, and finally to close the year out. Clwyd College (Which I believe I also started this year on)
Update Count:- Attended/Total
29/31 – Meetings
10/10 – Visits
16/21 – Rehearsals
8/8 – Committee
1/1 – Group Meeting
4/5 – AGM’s
2/2 – Special
Masonic Halls – 13
The Ancient and Accepted Rite (Rose Croix)
The Ancient and Accepted Rite originated in France in 1754 and worked in the USA where a Supreme Council was formed in 1801.
The Supreme Council for England and Wales was established in 1845 under a patent from the Supreme Council of the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction of the United States of America. The Rite consists of its own 33 Degrees entirely separate and distinct from any other Order.
The three Craft Degrees are accepted as equivalent to the first 3 Degrees of this Rite. Candidates for Perfection are taken from the 4º to 17º Degrees by name only, prior to being made Excellent and Perfect Princes Rose Croix in a detailed and beautiful 18º Degree ceremony. This is the only degree permitted to be worked in a private Rose Croix Chapter. Degrees above the 18º are awarded on merit after a brother has passed the Chair of his Chapter.
For more information on the Order of The Ancient and Accepted Rite, please click on the link to the Supreme Council website.