Promoting the Fraternity across the World
Staggering amounts of money have been raised for local charities over the years by Blackpool Freemasons in the group’s sponsored walk, an annual event that challenges the fitness and determination of the hardier of its members. But there was no staggering amongst the 21 walkers this year. Early birds pictured from left to right, are; … Read more
John McDouall Stuart: Freemason and Australia’s greatest inland explorer The heart of Australia Freemason John McDouall Stuart is considered to be Australia’s greatest inland explorer. Kevin L Gest uncovers his intrepid career For a Freemason to have a small town named after him would be seen as an honour. That another Freemason should erase that name from … Read more
Blackpool Festival Blackpool and District Mark Festival is a great success “Beyond the Mark” was the theme for the 46th Blackpool and District Mark Festival which was this year staged by Fylde Lodge of Mark Master Masons No 296 at Adelaide Street Masonic Hall in Blackpool. The Provincial team turned out in force for the … Read more
From the early hours of the morning, dedicated Masons were diligently rehearsing their roles in preparation for the spectacular pageantry that was about to unfold in the Winter Gardens, Blackpool. Under the watchful and scrutinising eyes of the Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies Keith Kemp and his deputies, the Masons marched hither and thither in … Read more
THE FIVE NOBLE ORDERS OF ARCHITECTURE By: Perce J. George – Brother Perce George is a member of Mannum Lodge #97, Grand Lodge of South Australia. Our rituals, as a general rule are reasonably straight forward and self explanatory, but on occasion some matters are only touched upon briefly and in consequence, can leave one … Read more
