In Memoriam: WBro Frank Nugent, Marlowe Lodge No. 6506
It was with great sadness earlier this year that W. Bro Frank Nugent passed away. He was a stalwart of the lodge and we felt that his legacy should live…
The Grand Lodge
The Athole Family and Freemasonry
As the more energetic of the Grand Lodges, which formed the United Grand Lodge of England in 1813 was denominated the “Ancients” and the majority of the Lodges under its supervision were known as “Atholl” Lodges, it appeals to us that an article consisting of references thereto by many of the Masonic writers may not prove uninteresting.
Why the membership comes first
Here to help Having had a career in the army and charities that has focused on safeguarding the welfare of others, Willie Shackell, new UGLE Grand…
We are a mirror of society
A member of society Would you describe Freemasonry as a product of the class struggle? In his 2016 Prestonian Lecture, Dr Richard Berman defines…
Is the Official Date of Our Founding Wrong?
The joint Conference on the history of Freemasonry held by Quatuor Coronati Lodge No. 2076 and Queens’ College at the University of Cambridge in…
Diamond Celebration at St Johns Lodge
Diamond Celebration at St Johns Lodge September 2016 Tuesday 13th September was the hottest day of the year so far, with a temperature in Kent recorded at…
Provincial Stewards on Tour
Following the Annual Provincial Meeting in May this year two newly appointed Provincial Grand Stewards wasted no time in visiting ancient and interesting…
Temple of Athene, No. 9541 – The 2016 Prestonian Lecture
Temple of Athene, No. 9541 – The 2016 Prestonian Lecture Temple of Athene Lodge No. 9541 Research Lodge of the Province of Middlesex Thursday 27th…
The Masonic Funeral Service as set out by The Grand Lodge of Ireland.
Brethren, I have recently received a couple of Masonic enquiries from Irish Brethren wishing to learn about the form of The Masonic Funeral service, that used to be conducted under the auspices of The Grand Lodge of Ireland. Having now had a look into the background and history of the Funeral Service, I thought that it might be of interest to you all, to have some details on this important aspect of Irish tradition from our earliest days.
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.