Presentation to Q.C. Lodge No 2076 Great Queen Street, London.
QC logo Brethren, I can only apologize for the lack of postings over the few weeks, but my focus has been on the final preparations for my presentation on…
Freemasonry
Freemasonry consists of fraternal organisations that trace their origins to the local fraternities of stonemasons, which from the end of the fourteenth century regulated the qualifications of stonemasons and their interaction with authorities and clients. The degrees of freemasonry retain the three grades of medieval craft guilds, those of Apprentice, Journeyman or fellow (now called Fellowcraft), and Master Mason. These are the degrees offered by Craft (or Blue Lodge) Freemasonry. Members of these organisations are known as Freemasons or Masons. There are additional degrees, which vary with locality and jurisdiction, and are usually administered by different bodies than the craft degrees.
The basic, local organisational unit of Freemasonry is the Lodge. The Lodges are usually supervised and governed at the regional level (usually coterminous with either a state, province, or national border) by a Grand Lodge or Grand Orient. There is no international, world-wide Grand Lodge that supervises all of Freemasonry; each Grand Lodge is independent, and they do not necessarily recognise each other as being legitimate.
KING SOLOMON’S TEMPLE | Symbol of Freemasonry
References to the construction of King Solomon’s temple at Jerusalem have been included in the rituals of the operative freemasons since ancient times. In operative lodges the layout of the lodge room in each of the several degrees symbolises either a stoneyard or the temple building at one of the various stages of construction
An Insight into the workings of The Cleeves and Whitehead Trust » Mark Master Masons, West Yorkshire
We are all justifiably very proud of the Cleeves and Whitehead Trust; many of us regard it as the jewel in the Crown of the Province of Mark Master Masons, West Yorkshire. It was created in 2006 from an amalgamation of the Cleeves Memorial Fund and the West Yorkshire Mark Benevolent Fund. Much of the work to achieve this milestone was undertaken by R.W.Bro. Brian Emmett and V.W.Bro, Brian Addy, the latter sadly no longer with us. And we are eternally grateful to both and everyone else who contributed to the process.
Did Sir Robert Moray, distinguished Freemason and first president of the Royal Society betray his King?
In order to learn more about this very complex man and the exciting times in which he lived, we will attempt to examine his motives and actions during the war years. The problem with looking back 400 years is separating fact from fiction which in Robert Moray’s case is no easy task. Look what happens when writers feel a need to flesh out details.
Brother Richard Macey is undertaking a marathon cycling challenge | Provincial Grand Lodge of Worcestershire
A well known Worcestershire Brother Richard Macey is undertaking a marathon cycling challenge to Aberdovey on 24th June
José Eloy Alfaro Delgado was a Freemason and Ecuadorian revolutionary and politician
José Eloy Alfaro Delgado, more commonly referred to as Eloy Alfaro, was born in Montecristi, Ecuador on June 25th, 1842. He was educated in his hometown. After graduating he helped his father with business negotiations. He also aligned himself with anticlerical liberalism. After Alfaro’s passing the doctrine would be used to as the basis of the Ecuadorian Radical Liberal Party.
Grand Sovereign installed Right Illustrious Knight Alan John Baverstock as the new Intendant-General for Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Buckinghamshire
The Grand Sovereign, Most Illustrious Knight Graham Leslie Flight, G.C.C., was in attendance at the annual meeting of the Thames Division of the Red Cross of Constantine on Saturday 04 June 2016 at Aylesbury Masonic Hall.
Special Presentation Night at Sir John Hawkins Lodge No. 3704 | Provincial Grand Lodge of Devonshire
The meeting of Sir John Hawkins No.3704 on Tuesday 21st June 2016 was indeed a special night for presentations and surprises.
Apart from confirming the minutes, receiving propositions and to collect dues, the summons read: “to transact any other competent business, the WM may bring before the Lodge”.
Lodge St. John New Cumnock No. 334. – Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire
On 21 June, IPPGM Archibald Chalmers headed a Deputation from the Provincial Grand Lodge of Ayrshire into Lodge St. John New Cumnock No. 334. RWM Bro. James Walker extended a warm welcome to the Deputation. A MM Degree was then conferred on one candidate. IPPGM Bro. Archibald Chalmers and Bro. Samuel Peden PM 497 SPGM took part in the degree.
Buckinghamshire Provincial Grand Lodge – Buckinghamshire 2021 Festival
It was 11 years ago that Buckinghamshire launched their last Festival, then being held in favour of the Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys (RMTGB).