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The Gloves

3rd November 201812th May 2017

Masonic freemasonry men s large ceremonial white gloves

Apart from their practical uses to protect the hands from cold and injury, gloves have symbolic connotations. The old illustrations of operative masons at work do not show them wearing gloves. Their use, then, must have been mostly ceremonial, and their adoption in speculative Freemasonic ritual must be explained by their symbolism. The Italian writer Vanni considers that the origin of the symbolism lies not in their use by certain craftsmen or as protection against the cold, but rather in their military use.

Freemasons of Tudor Lodge 9635 raise £1500 for Children First Derby

29th July 20172nd May 2017

Tudor Lodge held a Charity evening at the Grange Banqueting Suite on 22nd February when a near capacity audience enjoyed a concert by the Dalesmen Male Voice Choir, who had given their services free for the evening.

The concert had been arranged by the Worshipful Master of Tudor Lodge, also the General Secretary of the Dalesmen in order to raise funds for the local Charity Children First Derby.

Earliest recorded account of accepted Freemasonry – Natural History Of StaffordShire 1686

1st May 2017

The Importance of Plot’s Natural History Of Stafford-Shire 1686

A wonderful convocation at Knott End

18th July 201720th March 2017

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A “wonderful convocation” were the words used by the Grand Superintendent Tony Harrison when he attended the 17th annual installation convocation of Knott End Chapter No 8674 as its principal guest. The occasion was further enriched by the presence of not one, but two Assistant to the Provincial Grand Principals in the persons of Christopher (Chris) Butterfield and David Randerson.

Todmorden Freemasons donate £1000 to Army Cadet Band

3rd March 2017

Todmorden Freemasons Drum Up Financial Support For Army Cadet Band

Freemasons make Cheque Presentation to Arbroath Cricket Club

20th February 2017

On Thursday afternoon (19th Jan) Maurice Cruickshank who is “The Right Worshipful Master” of Lodge St Vigean 101, was given a tour of Arbroath United Cricket Club by Geoff Fisher who is The Cricket Clubs President. Geoff explained that the Cricket Club`s practise nets were falling into disrepair, and that they were quoted approx. £30,000 to have them professionally replaced.

Michigan Freemasons $5M Gift Will Transform Literacy in Detroit

3rd February 2017

Michigan Masons $5M Gift Will Transform Literacy in Detroit

The Michigan Masonic Charitable Foundation (MMCF) originally began in 1891 to support the creation and ongoing operation of the Grand Lodge of Michigan’s…

John Loudon McAdam was a Freemason and Scottish engineer

21st August 201723rd January 2017

McAdam was born John Lowdon McAdam on September 23rd, 1756 in Ayr, Scotland. His family name was traditionally McGregor and was changed during the reign of James VI to McAdam which claimed descent from the biblical Adam.

Herbert Hacker Celebrates Seventy Years in Freemasonry

26th December 2016

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Geoffrey Dearing PGM presenting Herbert Hacker with his long service certificate. December 2016 Herbert Hacker and his Mother at RAF Coltishall in 1979…

The philanthropy and tea empire of Freemason Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton

4th August 201712th December 2016

A self-made man who brought tea to the British masses, Freemason Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton also campaigned for the sick and the poor, as Philippa Faulks discovers

Many masonic lodges around the world can boast of a famous member among their ranks, but Glasgow’s Lodge Scotia, No. 178, has one rather remarkable brother – Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton. As with many other masons quietly carrying out acts of philanthropy, Lipton remains an unsung hero.