Worcestershire Freemason honoured with Legion d`Honneur for his service to France during the Second World War
The Legion d’Honneur is the highest French order for military and civil merits, established in 1802 by Napolean Bonaparte.
Atheism and Freemasonry by Bro. Joshua L. Rubin
There is a universal Masonic requirement of belief in Deity, which is followed by all regular Grand Lodges of the world. As Entered Apprentices, receiving Light for the first time, Masons are cautioned that no Atheist may be made a Mason
Fourth-generation freemason, with initiation conducted by three of his family.
It was a red letter day for Nourse Lodge, No. 8590, which meets at Cambridge, when it saw its second successive double initiation ceremony during the year. The occasion was particularly significant as it also marked the entry of a fourth-generation mason, conducted by three of the family.
At 96 Sid Brunton celebrates 50 years in Freemasonry
Not many people, apart from his close friends and family, will know the name of Silvester William Brunton, but mention the name Sid Brunton to anyone in Dunston and Gateshead and immediately you can see a smile of joy appears on their faces.
East Lancashire Freemason honoured for donating 100 pints of blood
Peter Blackhurst, Master of Charity Centenary Lodge, No. 3786, which meets at Farnworth, East Lancashire, has been presented with an award from the NHS Blood and Transplant service for donating 100 pints of blood. He was one of 30 individuals honoured in a ceremony at Gorton Monastery for donors in the Manchester area who had reached such a milestone.
Freemasons Lodge of St George, No. 5691 help Jim Johnstone, aged 95 fly Again
Jim Johnstone, aged 95, turned the clock back 73 years when he was once again flying in a Tiger Moth – thanks to the goodwill of members of the Lodge of St George, No. 5691.
Freemasons Provide Home For Catholic Church
A group of independent Catholics outside of Boston were illegally occupying a closed Roman Catholic church building for over a decade.
Jean-Ovide Decroly – Freemason, Belgian doctor and educator
Jean-Ovide Decroly was born on July 23rd, 1871 in Ronse, Belgium. He studied medicine at the University of Ghent and spent half a year studying at the University of Berlin. At the University of Berlin he studied the action of toxins and antitoxins on general nutrition. After starting his medical practice he became involved in a school for mentally and physically disabled children. It was through his work at the school that Decroly became interested in education.
Freemasons Arenal Lodge present cheque for 1600 Euros to El Preventorio children’s home
On Wednesday, 29th June, Brethren from Arenal Lodge visited El Preventorio children’s home in Real de Gandia to present another cheque for over 1600 euros to buy much needed equipment for the staff and children. Immediate Past Master WBro William Turney visited, with his successor and new Master WBro Bob Bullingham, and the Lodge Treasurer, WBro Ian Brown. The cheque was presented to the director of the home, Sra MariaJosé Castelló Morant who thanked the Brethren warmly for this cheque and for the other monies raised by the Lodge over the past two years.
Freemason and President Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Considered by many to be one of the quintessential American leaders of the 20th century, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who quickly became known as FDR, was the 32nd President of the United States of America. His leadership, guidance, and solutions to national issues made him a central figure in world politics for some of the most defining moments, both nationally and internationally, in recent memory