Grip Fast The Light Rbp 54

Encamped in Markethill belonging to Markethill Royal Black District Chapter No. 3.

This Preceptory is encamped in the town of Markethill and is the oldest and largest within the District Chapter. The Warrant costing 12s 6d was issued on 8th December 1847 to Sir Knight John Milligan. The first encampment was held on 31st December 1847, when twenty-one candidates were raised to the dignity of Royal Black Knighthood.

In the early 1960’s a friendship developed with Sir Knights of “Blakley’s Volunteers R. B. P. No. 222”, encamped at Muckamore. This continues today with Co. Antrim members attending Scarva as guests of R. B. P. No. 54, and members of R. B. P. 54 joining with the Sir Knights of Muckamore at the Last Saturday demonstration in August.

Over 160 years after it’s formation, R. B. P. No. 54 is continuing to play a prominent role in the District Chapter, and with the blend of experienced and youthful Sir Knights, the high principles of the Black Institution are assured. The members continued to witness for the Protestant Faith, in order to ensure that all shall “Grip Fast The Light” of God’s precious Word.