Working tools of a Master Mason (3rd)
I now present to you the working tools of a Master mason. They are the Skirret, Pencil and Compass. The Skirret is an implement which acts on a centre…
Volume of Sacred Law
Symbolism of the Lodge
It is often said that symbolism is carried too far and this is difficult to deny when I think of Freud and other psychiatrists and psychologists who seem able to find strange and often erotic meanings in all they see. The meanings given to every image based on repetition makes the lay-person feel at a serious disadvantage when they wish to contradict anything that is given a meaning by such “Specialists.” The symbolic object, which is dredged up by the mind, seems to have no great pattern of consistency in the case of psychiatric symbol definition.
A Modern Examination of the Landmarks of Freemasonry
Few subjects in Masonic Jurisprudence generate more interest and debate than the Landmarks of Freemasonry. Every new Brother is charged to protect and preserve them, but there is much conflicting information about what the Landmarks of Masonry actually are. Considering that the proper observation of the Landmarks is a primary factor in the decision of whether a Grand Lodge is recognized or not and the preservation of them one of the most important considerations in making any Masonic policy, it is important that the Landmarks of the order be well understood.
Moslem Becomes New Master of Jewish Freemasons Lodge
A Pakistani Moslem from the Khyber Pass was installed last night as Master of a predominately Jewish Lodge of Freemasons in the south side of Glasgow.
Taxi-driver Wali Khan, teetotaller and Lodge member for the last 10 years, is believed to be the first Moslem to hold such office in Scotland.
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
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.
Collarette and jewel of a Worshipful Master, circa 1800 | Sheffield Freemasonry
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.
Loving cup with wooden stand presented by the Freemasons of the District of Madras – Sheffield Freemasonry
Sheffield Freemasonry Loving cup with wooden stand presented by the Freemasons of the District of Madras to W. Bro. Charles James Higgs, 26th…
The Charge after Initiation – A further Explanation
All will have heard the words of the Charge after Initiation which I am invited to comment on this evening. There then came the day when we had to learn…
ON TARGET WITH A NEW ACQUISITION
The Library and Museum of Freemasonry welcomes a pistol for the first time into its collection