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…
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Sir Walter Scott as a freemason
An account of his connection with the fraternity. by Bro. Adam Muir Mackay, PM., Lodge St. David No. 36, Edinburgh. Chapter I. Erection of Lodge…
Swedenborgian Rite
By Bro. R. A. Gilbert [14 September 1995] SWEDENBORG: THE MAN AND HIS WORK One thing is certain: Swedenborg himself had nothing to do with it — neither…
Matthew Cooke Manuscript in Contemporary English
Matthew Cooke Manuscript in Contemporary English Matthew Cooke Manuscript Translated by Bro. George William Speth (1847/04/30-1901/04/19) THANKED be God,…
Beloved Masonic Architecture: Readers Weigh In
Beloved Masonic Architecture: Readers Weigh In Oakland Scottish Rite Center – Photo courtesy of raycopainting.com We asked readers of our weekly…
Fyne evening is enjoyed by all
For many years, the members of Harmonic Lodge No 216 have traditionally reserved their April meeting (the last gathering prior to the summer break) to…
New Book: “Millennial Apprentices” by Samuel Friedman
On my flight to Las Vegas a couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to read a book that had found its way to me by a circuitous route. The author had…
Doing Business on the Entered Apprentice Degree
[embedded content] Brother Michael Poll looks at at the practice and benefits of conducting business on the Entered Apprentice degree, its history in the…
PrGMs are a habit for Craig
Craig Scott appears to be a young chap who collects Provincial Grand Masters as others might collect stamps, foreign coins or autographs. On the other…
Alan’s last
The visit of Furness and South Lakeland Chairman Alan Jones to Ulverston Lodge No 7872 was his last appearance at a Craft installation in that role as he…