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.
Sidmouth Freemasons present more than £2,000 in charity donations
SIDMOUTH’S Freemasons Lodge of Perseverance have made three charitable donations to local organisations, totalling in excess of £2,000.
At a special meeting on Tuesday, June 7th the lodge donated £1,000 to the Sidmouth Town Band to hep their appeal to acquire a new headquarters building, as they have outgrown their current one
Wyggeston Lodge to appear in Sky 1 documentary ‘Inside The Freemasons’
Over the past few months, the Leicester based Wyggeston Lodge and its’ members have been filmed as part of the forthcoming new four-part documentary ‘Inside The Freemasons’ to be shown on Sky 1 this winter.
The exclusive documentary will feature the most in-depth look ever at the Freemasons in the run up to our 300th anniversary in 2017
Frederick Arthur Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby
Frederick Arthur Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby was a British politician and sportsman.
Stanley was born on January 15th, 1841 in London. He was educated at Eton College and the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. He received a commission in the Grenadier Guards and rose to the rank of captain.
Samuel Newman’s Society of the Cincinnati Certificate
Samuel Newman’s Society of the Cincinnati Certificate
Among the many treasures in the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library’s collection is this Society of the Cincinnati certificate, issued to Samuel Newman. It is dated May 5, 1784 and is signed by both George Washington (1732-1799) in his capacity as President of the Society of the Cincinnati and by Henry Knox (1750-1806) in his capacity as Secretary.
Severn Excursion Raises Over £6600 For The Festival | Provincial Grand Lodge of Gloucester
Annual Provincial experience proves popular “It was a train last year. A boat this year. I bet we’ll be on a plane next year!” Perhaps the brother was not altogether serious, but hey, who knows? 115 passengers boarded the MV Conway Castle at Upton-upon-Severn for an evening cruise on the river
A night of two extremes at Wayfarers
Jack Lundberg with his certificates A most enjoyable evening was had at Wayfarers Lodge which saw both the welcoming of a new member in fine…
Duddon Lodge of RAM, No. 1481 – 2016 Installation Meeting | Cumberland & Westmorland Freemasons
Brethren from both sides of the County line assembled at Millom Masonic Hall when Furness RAM Lodge, No. 375 visited Duddon Lodge of RAM, No. 1481 to witness the Installation of Bro Keith Templeton as WCN for the ensuing year. Bro Templeton was installed by outgoing Commander, W.Bro Peter Storey.
In honour of the Queen’s 90th Birthday, Bolton District Freemasons paraded to the local parish church
In honour of the Queen’s 90th Birthday, Bolton District Freemasons paraded to the local parish church to receive a service after enjoying a wonderful Sunday Lunch at Bolton Masonic Hall.
Return of Warrant No 195 I.C. as St Patrick’s Lodge finally Closes | Belfast Freemasonry
It was a particularly sad morning yesterday, when a small party of senior Brethren from St Patrick’s Lodge No 195, Arthur Square arrived at the Museum in Rosemary Street to deposit Minute Books, Attendance Books and other euphrema from the Lodge, after returning their Warrant to the Assistant Provincial Grand Lodge Secretary