The Official History of Freemasonry – Part 5

In the later part of the eighteenth century the two main Grand lodges of England, the “Moderns” and the “Antients” Grand lodges, began to collaborate and to establish some communication lines between themselves. Many “Moderns” lodges adopted a ritual very similar to that used by the “Antients”, and most moderate Masons on both sides worked … Read more

Royal Arch Clothing

The Royal Arch Mason’s clothing includes robes, aprons, sashes, collars, chains and jewels. The 1766 rules of the Excellent Grand and Royal Chapter say that the Excellent Grand Principals will wear proper Robes, Caps, Jewels, but no Apron. All the Companions wear Aprons (unless they are authorised to wear Robes), and the Aprons shall be … Read more

Report of the Board of General Purposes – 12 March 2014

Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge 12 March 2014 Report of the Board of General Purposes  Minutes The Minutes of the Quarterly Communication of 12 December 2013 were confirmed. HRH The Duke of Kent KG was unanimously re-elected Grand Master. VW Bro Sir David Hugh Wootton, PGSwdB, was installed as Assistant Grand Master. Grand Lodge Register 2004–2013 The … Read more

Report of the Board of General Purposes – 11 December 2013

Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge 11 December 2013 Report of the Board of General Purposes  Minutes The Minutes of the Quarterly Communication of the Grand Lodge of 11 September 2013 were confirmed. Nomination of a Grand Master for the ensuing year HRH The Duke of Kent KG was nominated as Grand Master for the ensuing year. Annual … Read more