Promoting the Fraternity across the World
T is not a little remarkable that the two cardinal epochs in English Freemasonry were associated with the appearance in London of Models of the Temple of Jerusalem. At the first epoch, that of the Revival of Freemasonry, the Model ascribed to Councillor Schott had arrived in London, and was on exhibition in 1723 and 1730
Brethren, those of you with keen eyesight will have noticed that I am wearing a new breast jewel. It is based on the Arms of the Grand Lodge and has been approved by the Grand Master as a permanent jewel to commemorate the Tercentenary of Grand Lodge
The links between Freemasonry and Canterbury Cathedral have helped preserve this iconic building. Glyn Brown gets to the foundations of a historic relationship that was only renewed 10 years ago
Cast oval silver coloured metal jewel with masonic symbolism in relief. Obverse, central to the design is a level. Above this is a set square and compass and below is a level, a Volume of Sacred Law with the initials ‘IHS’ on it and a plaque with a triangle, a square and a circle on it.
Amazing feedback for The Masonic Fishing Charity and a chance to get involved! Catching the Smile – one of the guests of the Masonic Fishing Charity at…
Freemasonry in China: With the end of the war, the lodges in China and Hong Kong revived, although some Lodges moved from the provinces into Shanghai, Tianjin and Hong Kong. Enthusiasm was so great that the six Philippine lodges meeting in China, which had an almost entirely Chinese membership, formed the Grand Lodge of China in 1949.
As the summer approaches us, we dust off our BBQs and get ready for the 2016 Race Night and BBQ being run on Saturday 23rd July 2016 at the Purbrook Masonic Centre, 6pm for a 7pm start.
The Apron is not a modern invention; in fact it is the most ancient of all garments. In the 3rd Chapter of genesis these words are written: “and the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew they were naked, and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons.”
East Kent was delighted to receive Shawn Christie, Assistant Grand Secretary, on 9th June, when he was invited by the Provincial Grand Master to talk to members of the Provincial Executive and the Group Chairmen
Chief celebs were the Provincial Grand Master Tony Harrison and his wife Maureen, Assistant Provincial Grand Master David Grainger, who carries the designation of Patron of the Fellowship due to his office, was also present with his wife Beryl. In his new position as group chairman Peter Schofield holds the office of President of the Fellowship and he along with his wife Michelle was welcomed to his first meeting in that role.