W. Brother John Shearman – 60 years in the Craft
On Tuesday 5th April 2016, at Trident Lodge No. 6407, Assistant Provincial Grand Master Andrew Rainbow was pleased to present a Certificate to W. Brother…
Apprentice
Retirement of a Dedicated Museum Volunteer
Eddie Baker at his desk at the museum on his retirement day Well known East Kent Freemason Eddie Baker recently retired from his role as Facilities…
A golden jubilee for Dennis
Brethren of Leyland Hesketh Lodge No 986 held a very warm and convivial meeting and Leyland Masonic Hall hadn’t seen so many members and visitors…
‘The Force’ awakens Fellowship
I don’t know if you’ve noticed it, but it’s rum how keen movie-goers seem to have an unquenchable thirst for action, drama, suspense,…
A first for Ben is a first for Harry
An initiation ceremony is a singularly special occasion; not only for the candidate but also for those in attendance. There is always a buzz in the air, a…
A mere side issue for experienced Tony
One is bound to say that, as a general rule, a Mason’s idea of a rewarding evening is to attend a sensitive installation ceremony in which a cheery,…
Jim celebrates 50 years in the Craft
At a meeting of Starkie Lodge No 1070 held in Southport over 50 brethren including Phil Stock the Southport Group Vice Chairman witnessed the golden…
THE MASON’S MALLET
The Freemason is taught in the course of the First Degree that the Mallet is an important instrument of labour without which no work of manual skill can…
Edinburgh Register House MS 1696 masonic
Edinburgh Register House MS 1696.txt Knoop, D; Jones, G P; Hamer, D;The Early Masonic Catechisms,Manchester University Press (1963)Second Edition, pp…
Why Join the Royal Arch?
The Royal Arch is the culmination of “pure ancient masonry”. The Craft gives its members eminently practical rules by which they can live their lives in…