The Traditional History of The Order of Women Freemasons

Grand Master M. W. Bro Halsey, Initiated in Lodge Golden Rule No 1 on 29th April, 1909

Brethren, our order was formed in March 1908 when we were called The Honourable Fraternity of Antient Masonry. We are a regular Masonic Order open to all women, unlike Adoptive Masonry which restricts its membership to women who are fortunate to have Masons among their near family. As you know, we are open to all women of full age, of good report and holding a belief in a Supreme Being.

The Spanish Persecution

The history and the persecutions of spanish freemasonry

It’s never too late. That was the spirit in which Spain’s freemasons held their recent annual assembly in Madrid, welcoming representatives of lodges…

Why to Become A Freemason – The Attraction of values

Joining the Fraternity

When being asked, what would be the value of a diamond, mostly everybody answers in terms of higher amounts of money. A poor wanderer in the desert, in need of a cup of water, would probably give a better answer to this question, because he reflects of value in a different way. “Most valuable” for him means, “serving his needs and desires best”.

Allied Grand Council Annual Investiture

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On the 25th October brethren from Cumberland and Westmorland travelled to London to attended the Allied Grand Council Annual investiture meeting in Grand lodge. Several of our brethren received Grand lodge honours and the District Grand Prefect WBro Edward Crosby was delighted with the support of the brethren that turned out, this photo shows only a small “band of the brothers” who attended the after celebration meal in the Connaught rooms.