Promoting the Fraternity across the World
I now present to you the working tools of a Master mason. They are the Skirret, Pencil and Compass. The Skirret is an implement which acts on a centre pin, whence a line is drawn to mark out ground for the foundation of the intended structure. With the Pencil the skilful artist delineates the building … Read more
During its early history in Australia, Freemasonry was not an egalitarian movement. Indeed, it can be argued that it was never designed to be egalitarian. Aside from its teachings, the greatest strength of Masonry has always been its mystique.
From Darkness to Light! Last Monday evening a demonstration team from the Custodes Copiae Chapter of Provincial Grand Stewards No 9430 delivered, for the first time in the Province, a new and completely different Royal Arch presentation arranged by the Deputy Grand Superintendent entitled “From Darkness to Light !” delivered in the Cleator Moor Masonic … Read more
“Young Guns in the Lodge of Peace No 322” On 15 September, Danny Kenny was raised to the 3rd Degree by the Master, Wardens and Brethren of the Lodge. Danny was proposed by his brother Sam and seconded by Chris Crabtree – all pictured. The Lodge boasts a long line of succession from the Stewards … Read more
The Apron is not a modern invention; in fact it is the most ancient of all garments. In the 3rd Chapter of genesis these words are written: “and the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew they were naked, and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.”
