by Bro. Wallace McLeod. December, 2000 Published in The Tracing Board, GRS, March, 2001 This discussion piece was taken from a ‘Short Talk Bulletin’, Vol.…
Author: Rob Hanson
Why do Freemasons use the Forget Me not as a symbol?
THE CRAFTSMAN – 1866 The Masons of the York Rite have only the terms “high twelve” and “low twelve” to designate particular Masonic times, that…
Author Unknown Much conduct in lodge is governed by traditions, custom, and usage, with no force of law to enforce or penalty for infringement. Masonic…
This article was written by the late George Peter, Grand Historian of the Grand Lodge of NY. Originally authored in the 80’s and reprinted in…
For many Masons, there most treasured possesion is their Master Mason’s Apron. They earnt it, worked hard for and proud to wear it. The design…
Since the release of the Historic Masonic membership records from 1751 until 1921, there has been a large number of articles across a number of…
Here is a compilation of interesting articles from other Masonic websites. The Rituals of Freemasonry Part 1 The Rituals of Freemasonry Part 1 When is…
Thanks to Brother Rick Whitehead – Via Facebook Group “So Mote It Be” AFRICAN FREEMASONRY – Tanzania, Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Namibia, Sierra Leone, Gambia,…
BEFORE MEMORISING ANY PART OF THE RITUAL OR A LECTURE 1. Learn to read the ritual or lecture fluently without hesitating. 2. Check with one…
Within the Lodge room, we learn of three hammers, namely the common gavel, the maul, and the gavel held by the Worshipful Master. Each has…
The years after the war saw a period of growth and the greatest numbers of members were achieved just after the Lodge celebrated its 25th…
At the end of 1934 Burton Court Lodge sponsored the petition of a new Lodge. The idea of this new lodge was the conception of…
It is that time of year again, where we enjoy the festivities and our families. I wanted to take some time and send a message…
What is Freemasonry? Freemasonry is the largest secular, fraternal and charitable organisation in the United Kingdom. It teaches self-knowledge through participation in a progression of…
One of our Master’s Charities is the masonic Charitable Trust. They have a release a video summarising their first year.
Education has always been closely linked with Masonry, and is still a very important part of it. In fact, Masonry and education cannot be separated,…
There was Rundle, Station Master, An’ Beazely of the Rail’ An’ Ackerman, Commissariat, An’ Donkin o’ the Jail; An’ Blake, Conductor-Sergent, Our Master twice was…
The ceremony of consecration of Nisi Dominus Lodge took place on Monday 25th of March 1935 at Freemasons Hall London. The Consecration Officer was RWBro…