Freemasons Donate £5,000 to Scout Appeal
On Saturday 17 March the Provincial Grand Charity Steward, Worshipful Brother Martin Wilson, was invited to Panmure Lodge No. 715 which meets at Mark…
Hong Kong
Sure and Stedfast Lodge No 9326 bow out with Two Donations
The closure of Sure and Stedfast Lodge No 9326 was not the final act of this former Boy’s Brigade lodge at Liverpool. Renowned for their generosity of spirit across the years, the members on closure settled all bills, ensured a provision to lodge widows and contemplated where the residue would be best placed. It was agreed to make two pecuniary donations, the recipients chosen being Liverpool Masonic Hall and the Kindred Lodges Association.
Tercentenary update from Coordinator of Planning Keith Gilbert
Made in England As more events are announced in the build-up to 2017, Coordinator of Tercentenary Planning Keith Gilbert finds out how the commemorative…
Freemasons in China: the Portuguese link – W Bro A.M.A. Gonçalves
The emerging of freemasonry in China in the 18th century has been reported a British invention, coming from the historical conflict, the Opium War, that involve Great Britain and China in a dispute about the trading routes in the Eastern Chinese coast and commerce of the narcotic product among the Chinese population.
Kipling and the Craft
The need for this further essay was first made apparent to me when—in my capacity as Secretary of the Lodge and Editor of the Transactions—I began to receive inquiries from Brethren as far away as Vancouver and Singapore, asking for materials and information which might help them to complete their own papers on Kipling, and I found, to my surprise, that while our library contains a great deal of relevant material, there has never been a paper on Kipling in our Transactions.
Report of the Board of General Purposes – 8 June 2016
Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge 8 June 2016 Report of the Board of General Purposes Minutes The Minutes of the Quarterly Communication of 9…
History of Zetland Hall ( China ) – Sheffield Freemasonry
The first Masonic Hall in Hong Kong was built in 1846 by The Zetland Lodge No. 525, English Constitution and was named Zetland Hall in honour of…
Jim celebrates 50 years in the Craft
At a meeting of Starkie Lodge No 1070 held in Southport over 50 brethren including Phil Stock the Southport Group Vice Chairman witnessed the golden…
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…
Interview with Lister Park, District liaison in our Registration Department
Going the distance Whether it’s a currency fluctuation in India, a typhoon in Vanuatu or an earthquake in New Zealand, Lister Park has…