St John of Jerusalem gives a warm welcome
The companions of St John of Jerusalem Chapter No 203 were honoured to receive Paul Shepherd, Assistant to the Provincial Grand Principals, to their…
Jerusalem
Thomas Harper Royal Arch Jewel – 1819
On the bottom scroll is inscribed the motto “Nil nisi clavis deest, nothing but the key is wanting”, which may be taken in its literal sense. Then the…
Some Biblical passages in Masonry by W.Bro. Ronald Paul Ng The Lodge of St. George No. 1152
When I first went through the 2nd degree and heard these words from the W. Master “..you are now permitted to extend your researches into the hidden mysteries of Nature and Science” I was struck by the absurdity of it. Here I am, a medical doctor, whose very profession required the study of the hidden mysteries of Nature and Science being told I am now permitted to do so
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.
Rochdale Masonic Social Committee (RMSC) Indoor Street Party
To help celebrate the official 90th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, Rochdale Masonic Social Committee (RMSC) organised an Indoor Street Party at Rochdale Masonic Buildings on the 11th June 2016. The Buildings were splendidly decorated with bunting & Union Jack regalia and over one hundred guests attended all of whom were ‘royally’ entertained by the 30 strong Greater Manchester Police Concert Band.
Provincial Grand Chapter Festival
The sight of Freemasons gathering in their colourful regalia is a rare and intriguing spectacle. But be prepared to be dazzled, as we rock-on down to Margate and East Kent Freemasons in celebrating the annual festival of Provincial Grand Chapter.
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…
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
St. John the Baptist Day June 24th
June 24th, Freemasons celebrate the Feast of St. John Baptist. A curious thing for a non-sectarian group to do. Freemasonry historically acknowledges St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist as its patron saints, reveres their memory, points to their exemplary lives in its ritualistic work, and dedicates its Lodges to them.