Famous Scottish Freemasons – Kenneth McKellar 1927 – 2010
Kenneth McKellar grew up in Paisley, where his father owned a grocery shop. As a child he was enraptured by the ‘great’ singers: “I thought Peter…
Africa
Arthur achieves 60 years as a Freemason
Arthur, for family reasons, is currently unable to visit the Masonic hall on a regular basis. Knowing he would soon be celebrating 60 years in the Craft,…
Famous Freemasons – Abd-el-Kader
Abd-el-Kader (1807-1883) Algerian patriot and emir of Mascara. b. near Mascara, his family were Sherifs or descendants of Mohammed, and his father, Mahi-ed-Din, was celebrated throughout north Africa for his piety and charity. He received an excellent education in theology, philosophy and the manly arts such as horsemanship
GRAND LODGES: FRANCE, GERMANY, ETC
by Bro. H.L. HAYWOOD, Editor THE BUILDER The Builder Magazine, June 1924 – Volume X – Number 6 FRANCE, GERMANY, ETC 1. FREEMASONRY IN FRANCE The…
FREEMASONRY AND THE ROMAN COLLEGIA
by Bro. H.L. HAYWOOD, Editor THE BUILDER The Builder Magazine, June 1924 – Volume X – Number 6 FREEMASONRY AND THE ROMAN COLLEGIA THE ORIGIN OF…
Freemasonry and the Western Tradition
W. Bro. J. R. Cleland, P.P.A.G., Chap., (Kent). > “This is the whole lesson we have to learn from the history of mankind: to will the inevitable, and…
Masonic fire
Notes on Masonic ‘Fire’ by Bro. Yoshio Washizu Masonic ‘fire’ is an old custom which may be derived from that of firing after toasts. The…
William Wynn Westcott and the Esoteric School
William Wynn Westcott depicted in the ceremonial garment of the RosicruciansUnknown – Cropped scan from “Geheimnisse des Unbekannten: Überlieferte…
Notts Masonic Ladies Saturday Group – 20th Anniversary
The Notts. Masonic Ladies Associate Members Saturday Group have donated a further £2,000 to the Masonic Club, Goldsmith Street Nottingham. The…
UGLE’s 300th anniversary: interview with Keith Gilbert of the Tercentenary Committee
Countdown to the main event The Coordinator of Planning for the 300th anniversary celebrations at UGLE, Keith Gilbert, explains how preparations are…