Freemason Information
Freemasonry is a post-collegiate mostly-all male fraternity dedicated to the social development of the member to form a broader sense of the self and their community.
Join us this Sunday evening for a Masonic Central episode that is going back to the basics.
We catch up on the mail bag, talk about the hot topics on the web, in the blogs, and in the news, discuss some new books on the shelf and open the forum for caller questions and comments.
It was a fun evening of getting back to the basics of Masonic Central and a ramp up into 2009!
For those coming to the show tonight, below is a brief description of the toasts to be proposed.
The format for each of the toasts will be the same. Although there are many other ways to do Toasts in various rituals, please follow the pattern given below for each toast this evening. The wine in your will be recharged once after every toast.
The pattern for toasting is below.
The Host Master will call the toast, this applies to all toasts.
All will acknowledge the toast raising their “Cannon” in front, shoulder high, the arm extended comfortably. The glass is held in this position during the reading of the next on of the Toast and during the response by the brethren.
The proposer will then give the toast, ending with “Brethren…” followed by the response that is to given.
All present will then respond by repeating the last phrase as given by the proposer.
Host Master Only says: “Ready”
On command “Ready,” bring the glass to your lips, ready to drink from it.
Host Master Only says: “DerryDoon”
On the command “DerryDoon,” the brethren drink their wine, then return their glass to arms length, eye level.
The Host Master will then say: “Brethren, The Good Fire, taking your time from me.”
The procedure for “Good Fire” is:
a) The Host Master will recite the following at a smart pace, marking time with his Cannon (Firing Glass), in the air;
b) All present follow the cadence set by the proposer, repeating, with the Host Master, in unison:
Vivat Vivat, Vivat!
Vivat, Vivat, Vivat!
Vivat, Vivat, Vivat!
On first command “Vivat,” move the glass to the left shoulder.
On second command “Vivat,” move the glass across the throat to the right shoulder.
On third command “Vivat,” move the glass back to the starting point, in front, completing a triangle. Repeat this sequence with each set of three “Vivat’s” completing three triangles, ending with the glass in front and at arms length. (“Vivat” is said while the glass is in motion)
On the command “One,” swing your arm to the left. On “Two,” swing your arm back to the right and up.
On the command “Fire,” all, in unison, will strike their Cannons sharply on the Table.
In order to avoid breakage we recommend not getting TOO boisterous, the glass is not a gavel!
The proposer will then say “Together, brethren” for the battery of Three Times Three.
Clap! Clap! Clap!
Clap! Clap! Clap!
Clap! Clap! Clap!
The Host Master will close the toast.
If the Host Master wishes, he may ask some brother to give a response to the toast. The brother does this, speaking spontaneously about the subject of the toast. The response should be brief’. The brother DOES NOT PROPOSE ANOTHER TOAST!
The next toast will then follow in sequence.
It is worth noting that the Good Fire is a triad of seven times three salutes (21 motions in all). The ‘GOOD FIRE,” or “QUICK FIRE” described above is really a 21gun salute, and in ancient times, especially in the French Rite, the Good Fire was given by an elaborate ritual using heavy “Firing” Glasses or “Cannons” with thick glass bases which could be struck upon the table top in time to the proposer’s cadence. We do a version of this.
Speeches may be interspersed between toasts at the discretion of the Host Masters. Furthermore, they may call for brief remarks from any brother as a response to any of the toasts.
IMPORTANT NOTE
NO BROTHER SHOULD PRESUME TO OFFER A TOAST.
TOASTS ARE RESTRICTED TO THOSE LISTED IN THE PROGRAM,
WITH THEIR ORDER AND PROPOSERS DETERMINED BY THE MASTER.
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1. THE FIRST TOAST – Dean to give
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and CANADA
Host Master.: “are all cannons charged in the column of the West?”
Are all the cannons charged in the column of the South?”
Host Master.: “Brethren, it is my honor to propose this first toast to the United States of America and Canada! We offer our wishes for its honor and prosperity in peace, and for its continued Sovereignty, Independence, and the Freedom of its citizens. This is a health so dear to us that I invite you to deliver your fire as handsomely as possible. Upstanding, brethren!
ALL: (Rise and hold Cannons out in front, arm’s length at eye level
W.M.: “Brethren, I give you the United States of America and Canada!
ALL PRESENT: “THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND CANADA!”
H.M.: ONLY: “Ready” On the command “Ready,” ALL bring the wine to the lips, ready to drink.
H.M.: ONLY: “DerryDoon” On the command “DerryDoon,” drink your wine, then raise your class comfortably at arm’s length and at eye level.
H.M.: “Brethren, the GOOD FIRE, taking your time from the East.”
All present follow the cadence set by the Host Master. He will recite, at a smart pace, marking time with the triangular motions described in the earlier instructions.
Vivat, Vivat, Vivat!
Vivat, Vivat, Vivat!
Vivat, Vivat, Vivat!
2. THE SECOND TOAST – Greg to Give
THE ANCIENT AND GENTLE CRAFT AND THE MEMORY OF OUR FOUNDERS
Host Master.: “are all cannons charged in the column of the West?”are all the cannons charged in the column of the South?”
H.M.: “Brethren, the Toast to the Craft and the Memory of our Founders which will be proposed by our Host MASTER:
“To Him who brought the stone and wood,
To him who all things understood,
To him who hapless, shed his blood in the doing of his duty,
To that bright day, To that blest more
wherein these three great men were born,
Our Ancient Science to Adorn With Wisdom, Strength and Beauty.”
“Host Master and brethren, I give you the Ancient and Gentle Craft and The Memory of Our Founders. This second obligatory health, which I have the honor to propose, is to the ties which unite a great Brotherhood, and to a future made great by reason of a greater understanding of the spirit of Freemasonry. This health is so dear to us that I invite you to deliver your fire as handsomely as possible. Upstanding, brethren!
ALL: (Rise and hold Cannons out in front, arm’s length at eye level
W.M.: “Brethren, I give you the THE MEMORY OF OUR FOUNDERS!
ALL PRESENT: ” THE MEMORY OF OUR FOUNDERS!”
H.M.: ONLY: “Ready” On the command “Ready,” ALL bring the wine to the lips, ready to drink.
H.M.: ONLY: “DerryDoon” On the command “DerryDoon,” drink your wine, then raise your class comfortably at arm’s length and at eye level.
H.M.: “Brethren, the GOOD FIRE, taking your time from the East.”
All present follow the cadence set by the Master. He will recite, at a smart pace, marking time with the triangular motions described in the earlier instructions.
Vivat, Vivat, Vivat! Vivat, Vivat, Vivat! Vivat, Vivat, Vivat!
Introductions and Salutations
Round table for all present who wish to speak and make comment to the event and to Masonry in general.
3. THE THIRD TOAST – Dean to give
TO THE GRAND LODGES OF NORTH AMERICA AND THE GRAND MASTERS, PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE AND THE BURDEN THEY BARE AS THE LEADERS OF OUR VENERABLE INSTITUTION.
Host Master.: “are all cannons charged in the column of the West?”
are all the cannons charged in the column of the South?”
H.M.: TO THE GRAND LODGES OF NORTH AMERICA AND THE GRAND MASTERS
H.M.: “Host Master and brethren, I have the honor to propose a toast to the Most Worshipful Grand Lodges of Free and Accepted Masons of North America, the Most Worshipful Grand Masters that preside over them together with all officers and members of their Grand Lodge!”
“To its long and honored past, its steady adherence to our principles, their unfailing answer to the call of distress, and its encouragement to those who seek Further Light in Masonry. To their health, we gladly add our Fraternal wishes for its prosperity that it may direct with Wisdom, decide with Justice, and plan with Vision worthy of the Fraternity it serves, and of the brethren who constitute its Masonic people. Be pleased to join me in delivering this most Masonic and Fraternal Toast and Fire! Upstanding, brethren!
ALL: (Rise and hold Cannons out in front, arm’s length at eye level
W.M.: “Brethren, I give you the TO THE GRAND LODGES OF NORTH AMERICA AND THE GRAND MASTERS! TO THE GRAND LODGES OF NORTH AMERICA AND THE GRAND MASTERS
ALL PRESENT: ” THE GRAND LODGES OF NORTH AMERICA AND THE GRAND MASTERS! TO THE GRAND LODGES OF NORTH AMERICA AND THE GRAND MASTERS!”
H.M.: ONLY: “Ready” On the command “Ready,” ALL bring the wine to the lips, ready to drink.
H.M.: ONLY: “DerryDoon” On the command “DerryDoon,” drink your wine, then raise your class comfortably at arm’s length and at eye level.
H.M.: “Brethren, the GOOD FIRE, taking your time from the East.
All present follow the cadence set by the Master. He will recite, at a smart pace, marking time with the triangular motions described in the earlier instructions.
Vivat, Vivat, Vivat! Vivat, Vivat, Vivat! Vivat, Vivat, Vivat!
4. THE FOURTH TOAST – Greg to Give
To Masonic Central, the pod cast for Freemasons by Freemasons
Host Master.: “are all cannons charged in the column of the West?”
are all the cannons charged in the column of the South?”
Host .M.: “Brethren, the toast to our beloved Masonic Central. I beg permission to propose a Toast to our own beloved program Masonic Central. To this precious program, so close to the hearts of its participants, and to the brotherhood that has blossomed throughout the past year. Its brothers display an interest and loyalty unshaken by adversity, and unspoiled by prosperity. So may we all, each one of us, ever it reflect its integrity and its stability in our daily lives. Brethren, I give you the Masonic Central Pod Cast! ”
ALL: ” the Masonic Central Pod Cast! ”
H.M.: ONLY: “Ready” On the command “Ready,” ALL bring the wine to the lips, ready to drink.
H.M.: ONLY: “DerryDoon” On the command “DerryDoon,” drink your wine, then raise your class comfortably at arm’s length and at eye level.
H.M.: “Brethren, the GOOD FIRE, taking your time from the East.
All present follow the cadence set by the Master. He will recite, at a smart pace, marking time with the triangular motions described in the earlier instructions.
Vivat, Vivat, Vivat! Vivat, Vivat, Vivat! Vivat, Vivat, Vivat!
9’o’clock toast – to our absent brethren
To our absent brethren
H.M.: “Brethren, the GOOD FIRE, taking your time from the East.
All present follow the cadence set by the Master. He will recite, at a smart pace, marking time with the triangular motions described in the earlier instructions.
Vivat, Vivat, Vivat! Vivat, Vivat, Vivat! Vivat, Vivat, Vivat!
5. THE FIFTH TOAST Designate TBD to give
To the Masonic Central Hosts
Host Master.: “are all cannons charged in the column of the West?”
are all the cannons charged in the column of the South?”
Designate: “Brethren, I have the honor of proposing a toast to our Host Masters Brother Dean Kennedy and Brother Greg Stewart
Designate.: “Host Masters and brethren, the health which I have the honor to propose is that of the Host Masters, who directs the labors of this Pod Cast, and of all who are near and dear to them. Be pleased to join me in delivering this Toast and the best possible fire in homage to these Brothers who serves us all. Upstanding, brethren!
ALL: ” Host Masters Brother Dean Kennedy and Brother Greg Stewart ”
H.M.: ONLY: “Ready” On the command “Ready,” ALL bring the wine to the lips, ready to drink.
H.M.: ONLY: “DerryDoon” On the command “DerryDoon,” drink your wine, then raise your class comfortably at arm’s length and at eye level.
H.M.: “Brethren, the GOOD FIRE, taking your time from the East.
All present follow the cadence set by the Master. He will recite, at a smart pace, marking time with the triangular motions described in the earlier instructions.
Vivat, Vivat, Vivat! Vivat, Vivat, Vivat! Vivat, Vivat, Vivat!
Education Interlude – Greg
Saint John the Evangelist
6. THE SIXTH TOAST – Dean to give
THE VISITING BRETHREN
Host Master.: “are all cannons charged in the column of the West?”
are all the cannons charged in the column of the South?”
H.M.: “Brethren, this sixth Toast is to those visiting Brethren who honor us with their presence this evening. May this occasion persuade them to share our hospitality whenever their circumstances permit. To this Toast, we earnestly add the health of all Lodges affiliated or corresponding with ours. We hereby proclaim: UNION, CONTENTMENT, and WISDOM. Be pleased to join me in delivering the best possible Fire for this Toast. Please raise your cannons for this Toast.
All: (Hold Cannons out in front, arm’s length at ey level
H.M.: “Brethren of Masonic Central, I give you our visiting brethren!”
All: “Our visiting brethren!”
H.M.: ONLY: “Ready” On the command “Ready,” ALL bring the wine to the lips, ready to drink.
H.M.: ONLY: “DerryDoon” On the command “DerryDoon,” drink your wine, then raise your class comfortably at arm’s length and at eye level.
H.M.: “Brethren, the GOOD FIRE, taking your time from the East.
All present follow the cadence set by the Master. He will recite, at a smart pace, marking time with the triangular motions described in the earlier instructions.
Vivat, Vivat, Vivat! Vivat, Vivat, Vivat! Vivat, Vivat, Vivat!
7. THE SEVENTH TOAST – Greg to give
THE TYLER’S TOAST
Host Master.: “are all cannons charged in the column of the West?”
are all the cannons charged in the column of the South?”
H.M.: ” Brethren, kindly be upstanding for the final Tyler Toast of the evening, Brethren, I propose a toast to all poor and distressed Masons, wheresoever dispersed over the face of the earth or water, a speedy relief to their suffering, and a safe return to their native land if they so desire. Let us with reverence invoke for all the favor of the Great Architect of the Universe that it may please Him to succor the unfortunate, and bring them into safe and good harbors. Brethren, be pleased to unite with me in delivering the most sincere of Toasts and most efficient of Fires to this last health. Upstanding, brethren!”
TYLER: “Worshipful Master and brethren, I give you our poor and distressed brethren!”
All: (Hold Cannons out in front, arm’s length at ey level
H.M.: “Brethren of Masonic Central, I give you our poor and distressed brethren!”
All: ” Our poor and distressed brethren!”
H.M.: ONLY: “Ready” On the command “Ready,” ALL bring the wine to the lips, ready to drink.
H.M.: ONLY: “DerryDoon” On the command “DerryDoon,” drink your wine, then raise your class comfortably at arm’s length and at eye level.
H.M.: “Brethren, the GOOD FIRE, taking your time from the East.
All present follow the cadence set by the Master. He will recite, at a smart pace, marking time with the triangular motions described in the earlier instructions.
Vivat, Vivat, Vivat! Vivat, Vivat, Vivat! Vivat, Vivat, Vivat!
End of table lodge – end of recording.
On this Pearl Harbor Sunday join us in some in depth understanding of the meaning of Freemasonry as Masonic Central interviews RW Michael T. Anderson, Deputy Grand Master of The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Texas.
We will discuss the special meaning of Masonry to him and what he believes it should be to others. Also we will explore how Prince Hall and Pride of Mt. Pisgah Lodge teaches their candidates going through the degrees and how important comprehension and understanding is of them. Br Anderson is also known for a keen understanding of the nuances of Freemasonry and will share with us some of his wisdom.
Br. Michael attended Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia, Arkansas for 2 years where he became a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. He is presently employed with AT&T, (formerly SBC), in Dallas, Texas, where he has worked for 28 years. Michael is a member of Mt Pisgah Baptist Church, where he serves in the male chorus and current president of the Board of Directors. He also serves as the 2nd vice president of the Irving/Carrollton Branch of the NAACP. Married for 27 years, to the former Gloria Hicks, of El Dorado, Arkansas, they have 2 daughters, April and Amber and 2 grandkids, Kaliyah and Kiontre.
In 1988 Michael became a Mason in King David Lodge #151 in Dallas, Texas, under the guidance of Lawrence “Pap” Anderson. From that time on he has become a member of Mystic Tie Chapter #3, Holy Royal Arch Mason, Trinity Commandery #3, Knight Templars, Dale Consistory #31, A.A.S.R., ZaKat Temple #164, A.E.A.O.N.M.S.. He is also a member of Margaret O. Sample, OES, and M. L. Ray Court, Heroines of Jericho.
In 1994 Michael formed Mt. Pisgah Lodge, Dallas, obtaining the charter in 1995 and becoming its first Master. The Lodge consolidated with two other Dallas Lodges, Pride of Dallas and Metropolitan Lodges, in 1998 & 1999 and changed its name to Pride of Mt. Pisgah and its number to 135.
Presently Brother Anderson is Deputy Grand Master of The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Texas and will be its next Grand Master when and if elected. He presides in the East some of the time at the Winter and Summer Grand Lodge Sessions. He has traveled outside Texas representing the Grand Lodge and Grand Master, most recently at the Grand Master’s Conference where he represented Texas while the Grand Master was installed as Vice President. He is a sought after speaker, last year delivering a special oration for the 10th anniversary of his OES Chapter and this coming year he will be addressing the Master’s Banquet at Pride of Killeen #620.
Our own Br. Fred Milliken with R.W. Anderson.Listen live to our program by going to MasonicCentral.com or be a part of our live in “virtual” studio audience by logging in at talkshoe at 6PM PST / 9PM EST! Also, you can download the show from our website MasonicCentral.com.
Join Greg and Dean in this episode of the Masonic Central podcast, originally recorded on November 16, 2008, as the talk with to Brother Timothy Hogan about his book The Alchemical Keys To Masonic Ritual. It was an enlightening conversation on alchemy, ritual, and the “secrets” of Freemasonry.
In His work, Timothy has found several special connections from antiquity that correspond to more than a few aspects of Freemasonry. Do they connect the modern fraternity to the ancient path? We talk about those answers as Hogan explored them in his book, The Alchemical Keys To Masonic Ritual.
In the episode we dig into:
Timothy Hogan is a great listen. He’s passionate about Freemasonry and well versed at conveying complex ideas in an understandable manner.
More on Timothy hogan:
How influential was Freemasonry to the growing British Empire of the 18th Century?
In this podcast we delve into the subject matter with Professor Jessica Harlan-Jacobs who is the author of Builders of Empire: Freemasons and British Imperialism, 1717-1927
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This book, while not an exotic expose of the mysterious secrets of the ancient fraternity, it is a well paced analysis of its most formative period of growth across the globe.
Listen to the Pod-Cast Now!
During the pod cast we discuss the world of British Colonialism in which Freemasonry grew to maturity and what that meant for both the British Empire and to Freemasonry. Also we will explore the growing study of Freemasonry in academia.
Originally recorded in 2008
What type of tools do you need to run your Lodge at maximum efficiency? Are there tools to better administer committees, and communication to members? How can we link the membership back into the lodge? This week on Masonic Central we want to look at the various types of tools available on line for for use in the administration and communication in the lodge environment. Listen in on the live show and put in your ¢.02 on what has worked for you and your lodge.
The technology is out there and we want to make some sense of it to make it easier for you to use.
Join us this Sunday at 6PM PST / 9PM EST on Masonic Central as our brother Tim Bryce steps in as a guest host on our famous table talk open forum to tackle the subject of the different types of technology available today.
What is Masonic Central?
Masonic Central if an interview based weekly pod-cast talk show made by Freemasons for Freemasons. It is hosted by Greg Stewart and Dean Kennedy (see below for bios), and is recorded in front of a live audience of brothers and other interested guests. The show is broadcast LIVE on Sunday evenings at 6pm PST, and available afterward for streaming or download. To see a Calendar of upcoming show, visit our show website at MasonicCentral.com.
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Who are the hosts of Masonic Central?
Greg Stewart is the host and editor of Masonic Central. He is a 32nd degree Master Mason form the Grand Lodge of California and is a member of Hollywood Lodge No. 355 in Tarzana California. In addition to Masonic Central, he is the writer of the Masonic Blog Masonic Traveler, and the editor of the Masonic Information site Freemason Information. Outside of the pod-cast, Greg belongs to several Masonic bodies and is active in his lodge as the chair of several committees. Outside of Freemasonry, Greg is a Brand Manager, Graphic Designer, and web developer. He is very passionate about Freemasonry, history, religion, and their contributions to the fraternity.
To contact Greg, you can send him an email at Masonic Traveler
Dean is the co-host and producer of Masonic Central. He is a past master, Shriner and 14th degree Master Mason from the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia, Canada. He is a proud member of Ad Astra Lodge #130 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. As well he owns a blog called Freemason’s Corner. Outside of Masonry Dean is a father of two (three in a month) and a business owner. He is a benefits consultant/insurance broker. When he is done with that he is running his other business, an e-marketing firm.
To contact Dean, you can send him an email at Dean kennedy
Listen in as Masonic Central talks with the Curator of Collections, Adam Kendall, with the Henry Wilson Coil Library & Museum of Freemasonry for the Grand Lodge of F. & A.M. of California.
Some of the topics in the discussion will be:
Adam is a very knowledgeable Freemason and with a definitive “left” coast perspective coming from one of the larger Grand Lodge jurisdictions. It’s going to be a great program and one not to be missed!
In this episode of Masonic Central, we are joined by Paul Bessel and Jerry Samet who are both prominent Masons in their own right, with Br. Paul having served in 7 Grand lodge offices under the Grand Lodge of Washington DC and Br. Jerry as the Past Grand Master of Washington DC. If those titles were not emphasis enough, Br. Paul is a prolific author and collector of Masonic information, which he publishes on his Masonic website www.bessel.org as well as in print in his 2005 book Masonic Questions and Answers.
Together we talk about some of the deepest topics of Masonry today, including past and present segregation that exists in Freemasonry and their work to better integrate the fraternity and broaden its recognition of Prince Hall Masonry. In the discussion we discover both their successes and failures of the of the concept of modern Grand Master Classes , also known as “One Day Classes”, and we explore some ideas on how to make Masonry interesting and more enjoyable for its members.
In the conversation we delve more deeply into some hot issues of the day including:
Without a doubt this conversation will open your eyes and raise some eyebrows on the subject matter we covered, no matter what side of the fence you reside. At their heart, these are some very key issues that the fraternity has started to face, but will with increasing frequency, more in years to come.
The original program was recorded August 31, 2008 at 6 PM PST on the Masonic Central podcast.
Jerry Samet passed away in December, 2020.
Listen as Masonic Central talks to the former about.com alternative religion guide Jennifer Emick, originally recorded on August 24th, 2008
From Jennifer’s bio on about.com:
Jennifer has promoted religious understanding for twenty years, writing for a number of websites and periodicals. During her seven years with About, Jennifer has made numerous radio, newspaper, and pod cast appearances, and consulted with law enforcement agencies around the world on religious ritual and symbolism.
Jennifer is the author of the upcoming Everything Book of Celtic Wisdom.
And from Jennifer Emick:
About Alternative Religion exists to provide everyone from the casual reader to the serious seeker with unbiased, fair, and understandable information about religion’s less-traveled paths, from Asatru to Zoroastrianism and everything in between. About Alternative Religion is the most used resource on the internet for religious symbolism.
“Tolerance of the views and beliefs of others is the first step toward understanding; understanding is the first step toward peace. Tolerance does not mean accepting another person’s beliefs, but recognizing their right to have those beliefs.”
On the show we plan to talk about the many aspects of alternative religion on the net, her work on the about.com site, and why it exists. Some interesting areas to cover will be comparative religion, Hermetics, Gnosticism, and how they relate to Freemasonry (and if so why).
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