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    Chapter Only?

    Bro. Hammond, Thank you very much for the explanation. I recall having read where some consider YR as the American Rite (hmmm, kind of like the sound of that, actually). I'll contact my local Chapter and see where it leads! All the best in your endeavors.
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    Chapter Only?

    As a Master Mason considering the York Rite, I have been wondering about something, but haven't found it addressed anywhere. Why are Chapter and Council usually referred to together? A local lodge hosts a Chapter that meets in odd months and a Council in even months. Is membership in both C&C...
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    Royal Arch During Republic of Texas Era

    Ah, I'm certain you are right. What a fascinating job you have. If I recall, there were some bumps in establishing the Chapters in an orderly fashion in Texas as well, but it was eventually worked out.
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    Royal Arch During Republic of Texas Era

    Maybe I shouldn't be so lazy, Grand RA Chapter of MA has an excellent page: http://www.gracma.org/history.html
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    Royal Arch During Republic of Texas Era

    Cambridge, Thank you for your most helpful response. You must be clairvoyant, as I'm just starting on Fischer's Paul Revere's Ride. Am considering going through at least the Chapter degrees, and was curious about their evolution. I thought I had read where the ME is unique to America. Was...
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    Royal Arch During Republic of Texas Era

    Hello. Does anyone know the organization of the York Rite ca 1835-1845 as it would have existed in Texas? What degrees were conferred at that time? What similarities and/or differences would be notable to today's YR Mason? And as if that weren't enough, would it have differed materially from...
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