RA Headdress in Antrim

The headdress below is from the chapter in Larne in the Province of Antrim, Northern Ireland. Unlike any chapter regalia today, the mitre probably took its origin from the old grenadier regiment mitres as seen to the right.

The mitre for the 3rd Principal often had the phrase ‘Holiness to the Lord’ as shown and also the photo at the bottom—the 1st P would wear the crown as shown, the 2nd P often a turban style hat, often miss shaped in many old photos. This custom is still maintained in some US chapters in which the High Priest wears a mitre and breastplate. Today, these are rarely worn in this country and in Scotland some chapers have opted not to wear any headdress. Perhaps with Covid, this wearing of shared regalia might be revisited.

Royal Irish Regiment

Royal Arch Chapter No.615, Larne: Mitres Royal Arch Chapter No 615: Crown.

Congratulations to the 8 brethren from the Province who received their Mark degree from a team made up from the Commissioned and elected officebearers from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Renfrewshire West. The Charity Mark degree raised a total of £412 for the Provincial Grand Master's Charity fund.

A unique event greatly enjoyed by all and a special thanks to Lodge Firth of Clyde, Gourock No. 626 for their kind assistance in hosting the event.