Advanced Degrees by W.Bro. J.S.M. WARD

In attempting to give an outline sketch of the various degrees in Freemasonry in a book of this description, I am faced by many difficulties, not the least of which is how to write in an interesting way about degrees, which many of my readers have not taken, without giving away more than is permissible. … Read more

60 years in the Royal Arch for E. Comp. Arthur Back

On a bright Wednesday morning, looking out on to fields with horses, we met with E.Comp.Arthur Charles Back. The ‘we’ being E.Comp.Alan Peters PAGDC, outgoing Assistant to the Provincial Grand Principals, E.Comp.Andrew Elliott AGDC, the newly appointed Assistant to the Provincial Grand Principals, and E.Comp.Mike Purdy PPrGSN, Scribe E of Argus Chapter No.5903. Our reason … Read more

The unique consecration of David Kenneth Williamson Lodge No. 9938

Unique occasion for Univesities Scheme Last night at Freemasons’ Hall was the unique consecration of David Kenneth Williamson Lodge No. 9938.  The new lodge is an Installed Masters’ lodge for the Universities Scheme, of which David Williamson, Past Assistant Grand Master, was the first President. The consecration was done by Pro Grand Master Peter Lowndes, … Read more