Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Massachusetts

The Herald

Date: April 2004

M\E\ Charles A. O’Wril, Jr., Grand High Priest

Dear Companions:

It is officially Spring!! It is time to plan our gardens for the coming growing season. May I suggest the following Capitular Masonic Garden.

Plant four rows of peas-----

Personality, Perseverance, Promptness, and Preparation.

Plant four rows of Squash----

Squash gossip, Squash indifference, Squash criticism, and Squash negative thinking.

Plant four rows of Lettuce----

Let us obey rules and regulations, Let us be true to our Obligations, Let us be faithful to our duty, and Let us love one another.

Plant four rows of Turnips----

Turn up for our Chapter meetings, Turn up with a friendly smile, Turn up with new ideas, Turn up with determination.

I believe this garden will nourish our Capitular Chapters and Companions.

Our One Day Class is fast approaching being Saturday, April 3, 2004 in the Milford Masonic apartments. Make sure all the candidates are registered with our Grand Secretary and that every one makes a reservation for Lunch with our Grand Secretary at our Office – Telephone # (617)426-1079. The cost of lunch is $10.00, and will be prepared by Maureen Estes.

Registration will begin at 8:00 A.M. Donuts and Coffee will be available. The Degrees will Start Promptly at 9:00 A.M with Lunch at 12:00 P.M..

A One Day class for the Grand Council is on April 17, 2004 and the Grand Commandery is On May 1, 2004.

Our Spring Charity Event will be held Saturday, April 10, 2004 at the Indian Ranch. The entertainment will be a Frank Sinatra impersonator. A ham and turkey family style dinner will be served at a cost of $30.00 each. Tickets are available by contacting your D.D.G.High Priest.

I have just been informed that R\E\Jack Smethurst and his wife were in a severe traffic accident in Maine. I am sure he and his wife would appreciate get well cards. His address is 35 Fitchview Avenue, Lunenburg, MA, 01462.

April 2, 3 – Your Grand High Priest will be in attendance at the Annual Meeting of the Grand Chapter of Rhode Island and Plymouth Plantations.

April 8, - Your Grand High Priest will be in attendance at Neponsit Valley Royal Arch Chapter in Norwood MA, for a Fraternal Visitation. The Grand High Priest will be received at 8:00 P.M.

April 10, - Your Grand High Priest will be in attendance at the Annual Spring Charity Event in Webster MA.

April 17, - Your Grand High Priest will be in attendance at the Reception of the Grand Officers of the Grand Council of MA. (Tentative Date)

April 26, - Your Grand High Priest will be in attendance at Reading Royal Arch Chapter in Reading, MA for a Fraternal Visitation. The Grand High Priest will be received at 8:00 P.M.

April 30, May 1, - Your Grand High Priest will be in attendance at the Annual Meeting of the Grand Chapter of New Jersey.

Until next month I remain,

Yours fraternally,

M\E\ Charles A. O’Wril, Jr.

Grand High Priest

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