When the gathering of the family, that is a joy, but goes on and on during the holiday season, and exhaustion sets in for all the partying, it is nice to get away and curl up in a cozy corner all by one’s self to relax. At such times a good book will be just […]
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On Holy Ground – A Review
If you are a traditional Mainstream or Prince Hall Mason, hereafter referred to as a Malecraft Mason, then you probably have the perception that a woman in Masonry is a member of the Eastern Star or Heroines of Jericho. You would be wrong. Co-Masonry, as Kidd tells us, started with the making a Mason of […]
Continue readingWhy saying Happy Holidays is ok.
The U.S. Constitution says in the first amendment that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; The enactment of this prohibition prevented the Federal government from establishing a national church or religion or to excessively involve itself in religion in general but particularly to the benefit […]
Continue readingMumbai Indian Freemason Visits Prince Hall Boston Lodge
Stories of Prince Hall & Mainstream interaction are popping out everywhere. And the beautiful aspect of it all is that there is great appreciation and joy at this intermingling. Brotherly love and affection prevail and every moral and social virtue cements Brothers of different traditions. The Beehive reported recently the story of the Mainstream Grand […]
Continue readingVictor Marshall and Zeithlin Waters are Capped at Scottish Rite
Some old time Masons are learning the hard way that in 2011 we are very much in the Information Age. The ability to take hurtful action and have nobody else notice is long gone. “Public Opinion,” that is the exposure that Freemason Information offered in this case and the resulting reaction by Masons across this great […]
Continue readingBridging The Gap
Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! Brethren of West Virginia, Arkansas, even my own state of Texas and others – take due notice and govern yourselves accordingly. Bridging the Gap I have been a Brother of Redeemer Lodge #53 for nine years. Since my initiation, I have had the […]
Continue readingFreemasonry and Fraternalism – call for papers
THIS IS AN UPDATE – due to scheduling issues, the date of the Symposium on American Freemasonry and Fraternalism has changed – it will take place on April 28, 2012. The call for papers has been extended to January 2, 2012. CALL FOR PAPERS – Symposium on American Freemasonry and Fraternalism. National Heritage Museum, Lexington, […]
Continue readingDunedin Lodge (FL) Recognizes Dep. Todd Hoddinott as “Deputy of the Year”
The Master of Dunedin Lodge, W:.Mike Palenik (right), congratulates Deputy Todd Hoddinott. Looking on is the Deputy’s wife, Lisa. Click on photo to enlarge. DUNEDIN, FL, USA (November 28, 2011) – As has become a tradition for the last seven years, Dunedin Masonic Lodge No. 192 recognized a Pinellas County Sheriff’s Deputy for outstanding service to the […]
Continue readingWhat Is Killing Freemasonry
Freemasonry cannot serve two masters, the world and itself. The biggest mistake it has made is to listen to the whining attacks made by its detractors. Freemasonry just benefits Freemasons they say as if they had some claim on what we are, what we do and what we say. Our critics have embarrassed us, claiming […]
Continue readingThe Demoulin Catalog
The 1930 DeMoulin Bros. & Co. Fraternal Supply Catalog No. 439 Burlesque and Side Degree Specialties; Paraphenalia and Costumes Stunt Props, Tricks, Pranks, Practical Jokes, Humor, Magic, Goat Riding Carts, Paddling Machines, Electric Carpets and much, much, more!!! Pictured at left is the cover of the 1930 edition of the DeMoulin Bros. & Co. catalog titled “Burlesque and […]
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