Deputy Grand Master's address – September 2016
Quarterly Communication 14 September 2016 An address by the RW Deputy Grand Master Jonathan Spence Brethren, I am delighted to see so many of you…
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Dungeness lifeboat receives £500 donation from Romney Marsh Freemasons
At the Dungeness lifeboat training evening on Wednesday 14 September, the Worshipful Master from the local Romney Marsh Freemasons Lodge, John King presented a cheque for £500 to Roger Gillett, the lifeboat operations manager of the lifeboat station.
The Perfect Points of Entrance by by Bro. Prof. Dr. U. Gauthamadas
I have often wondered at parts of our ritual which have no ready explanation, nor any forthcoming, and which are routinely committed to memory and recited when called upon to do so. One such is “The Perfect Points of Entrance” that demonstrate proof of being a Freemason.
Freemason W.Bro David Eager awarded the League of Mercy Medal
Mr David Eager of The Surrey Masonic Sports Association, has been awarded the Order of Mercy, a prestigious medal, for his voluntary service over many years to charities and non profit organisations in the United Kingdom and overseas.
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.
Henry John Neville Vane, 11th Baron Barnard, Freemason and British Peer
Lord Barnard was initiated into Agricola Lodge in 1961 and became its Worshipful Master in 1968. He was appointed as Provincial Grand Master in December 1969 and installed in 1970, a position he held for 28 years, during which time, he performed his duties and responsibilities with impeccable distinction.
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
Atheism and Freemasonry by Bro. Joshua L. Rubin
There is a universal Masonic requirement of belief in Deity, which is followed by all regular Grand Lodges of the world. As Entered Apprentices, receiving Light for the first time, Masons are cautioned that no Atheist may be made a Mason
Northumbria Blood Bikes to be Guest Speaker & Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons
Mark Grand Lodge will be held on Tuesday, 13 September 2016 at Freemasons’ Hall in London and the summons and dining form are attached or can now be downloaded from www.glmmm.com.
London Mark Provincial Grand Officers Mess – 19th October 2016
We will hear a unique and engaging talk from the Revd John Fieldsend about his haunting childhood experiences as a Jew being brought up in Germany under the Nazis, the parting from his parents (who both died in Auschwitz gas chambers) and his patriation to England.