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…
Nisi Dominus 5517
Welcome to the door of Freemasonry. You have been approved for membership in our fraternity, and we look forward to greeting you. As you know,…
Why do Masons wear an apron?, and what is its significance? Our Order is founded on Operative Masonry, and operative Masons in common with most…
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…
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,…
The Festive Board is the Masonic name for the dining which follows the Lodge meeting. The Director of Ceremonies acts as the Master of Ceremonies.…
With the advent of WW2 in September 1939 the Government issued a directive to prevent large numbers of casualties from bombing attacks, gatherings of people…
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…
Why do Freemasons use the Forget Me not as a symbol?
“If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you; If you can trust yourself when all…
As an Entered Apprentice Mason, in Emulation Ritual, we are taught about the various tools of a Mason. The fisrts of which is the 24…
The Fellowcraft is introduced to the wonders of his world of art and science through portals flanked by two massive pillars. Detailed description of these…
In a modern fast paced world, of Internet devices in your pocket, 24 hour connectivity you can see few real gentleman in the course of…
by Roger M. Firestone, 32 KCCH This article originally appeared in the October 1988 issue of THE ROYAL ARCH MASON MAGAZINE In Masonry, we are exposed to…
The young men seeking admission and being accepted into our lodges today are not joining the Craft simply to discover the ‘quaint and curious stuff’…
From the Short talk Bulletin Vol. XLIII August, 1965, published by the Masonic Service Association of the United States, Washington. D.C. Originally a talk given…
At the making of a Freemason, considerable pains are taken to impress the candidate with two things in particular, which are finally pin-pointed in the…
Every good History begins with a legend and Nisi Dominus has one! It is said that Nell Gwyn used her considerable charms to persuade King…
THE CRAFTSMAN – 1866 The Masons of the York Rite have only the terms “high twelve” and “low twelve” to designate particular Masonic times, that…
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…