Freemason and President Franklin Delano Roosevelt

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

WBro Maurice Rye celebrates his 90th Birthday and 50 years as a Freemason

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He lives with his Wife, Evelyn, at Dukes’ Court, Wellingborough, a residential Care Home, and his recent birthday party with family and friends, included RWBro Barrie Hall, WM of Risdene Lodge and WBro Steve Squires, Secretary, and their Wives. RWBro Hall presented WBro Rye with his 50th Certificate, explaining the reasons for the award of his certificate of merit in 2000.

Raymond Macaree Certificate presentation for 60 years a Freemason

Raymond Macaree Certificate presentation for 60 years a Freemason

Ray joined the Lodge of Industry in 1956 and although only a day away from another big day in his life, the birth of his daughter, Ray’s wife Alice gave special dispensation for him to attend and be initiated. As a mark of the times, it took Ray some 17 years to climb the ladder and become master in 1973 before he carried on with various other offices in support of his lodge.