A mere side issue for experienced Tony
One is bound to say that, as a general rule, a Mason’s idea of a rewarding evening is to attend a sensitive installation ceremony in which a cheery,…
Grand Officers
No compass required
When Assistant Provincial Grand Master Derek Parkinson attended the installation meeting of Compass Lodge No 7052, he did not require a compass to find…
Peter is first principal of Chorley Chapter
The members of Chorley Chapter No 6287 gathered to take part in the installation of Peter Horgan as first principal. The chapter companions were honoured…
Provincial Church Service 21st May 2016
Dear Sir and Brother, PROVINCIAL CHURCH SERVICE – Saturday 21st MAY 2016 at 11.00am As many of you will already know, the Right Worshipful…
Philip visits Adelphi at the Adelphi
For the installation meeting of Adelphi Lodge No 6819, the members were honoured by the presence of Philip Gunning, on his first visit in his new office…
Report of the Board of General Purposes – 9 December 2015
Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge 9 December 2015 Report of the Board of General Purposes Minutes The Minutes of the Quarterly Communication of…
Re-dedication of Norley and Langtree Lodge of Antiquity No. 178
Following the amalgamation of Norley Lodge No. 7319, Langtree Lodge No. 6166 and Lodge of Antiquity No. 178 which took place in London last December, the Provincial amalgamation ceremony of Norley and Langtree Lodge of Antiquity No 178 took place at Pemberton Masonic Hall
Report of the Board of General Purposes – 9 September 2015
Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge 9 September 2015 Report of the Board of General Purposes Board of General Purposes Meetings 2016 The Board of…
John Hamill details the history of Metropolitan and Provincial Grand Lodges and Masters
Process of evolution The rules that define Freemasonry are not set in stone, but rather adapt with changing times, as John Hamill, Director of Special…
John Pine – A remarkable 17th century engraver and Freemason
In 1748, the celebrated English artist and Francophobe, William Hogarth, surprisingly decided to take a holiday in France. His behaviour in France was appalling. He was ‘clamorously rude’ to everyone he met. Whenever anybody admired a view, Hogarth sourly remarked: ‘What then? It is but French! Their houses are all gilt and bullshit!’ Waiting in Calais for the boat home, Hogarth made sketches of some old fortifications, and was arrested as a spy.