Reviewing the manner in which Mike McCabe was treated and his Lodge was treated, it is quite evident that U.S. Mainstream Masonry has decided to rule and govern itself using a model which is a cross between the U.S. Army and the Vatican. Read part 1 and part 2 The Pope, or General or Grand […]
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Mike McCabe Versus The Grand Lodge Of New Jersey – Part 2
One might be inclined to ask why Mike McCabe is being so persistent in trying to get an appeal for his case, an appeal the Grand Lodge of New Jersey is trying to stonewall? Why doesn’t he just let it go? Read Part 1, and Part 3. McCabe tells us: “I once sat in a […]
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Mike McCabe Versus The Grand Lodge of New Jersey: Part 1
The ugly hand of unbridled power has once again been unleashed by another dictatorial, tyrannical, oligarchic Grand Lodge. This time it is New Jersey. And the recipient, six time Past Master Mike McCabe, is not taking it lying down. Read part 2 and part 3. McCabe found that an unauthorized member of his Lodge was […]
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The First Joint Ceremony of Black & White Masons In America
This piece comes from The Coal Miner Who Came West by Ernest Moore, in collaboration with Gloria Phelps, Copyright 1982 (pages 72 and 73) The article is unsigned but very likely written by the author who was a Prince Hall Mason as was his grandfather, John Hale (1846-1921), who is the subject of the book. […]
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Why? C.A.U.S.E. That’s Why
Awhile back the Mainstream Grand Master of Arkansas visited the Grand Session of Arizona. However, he refused to attend any of the ceremonies or meetings of the Grand Session because there were Black PHA Masons present in a tyled Lodge. He only attended the Grand Session dinner because it was not a tyled session. Arkansas […]
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PHA Conference Of Grandmasters Website
One of the interesting items that Grand Master Wilbert M. Curtis introduced us to at our summer Grand Session of PHA Texas was the new Conference of Grand Masters PHA website. It is really quite well done. There are two interactive maps where you can slide your cursor over a state and it will show […]
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Furnishing A New Masonic Home
It’s amazing the myriad details that have to be attended to in building a new Lodge building. There are committees galore dealing with permits, foundation, framing, supplies, contractor, sub contractors such as a plumber and electrician, code inspections and probably a lot more I have left out. We have a nice double lot that extends […]
Continue readingPrince Hall Freemasonry In The Lone Star State
Prince Hall Freemasonry In The Lone Star State From Cuney to Curtis, 1875-2003 Rev. Bro. Dr. Robert L. Uzzel has penned a very comprehensive look into Texas Prince Hall Masonry from its inception into the 21st century as well as a look into society, politics, and some of the events that shaped the history of […]
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I Have Decided I Don’t Want To Do Bare Bones Masonry Anymore
A typical Masonic Lodge will meet in a small sparse building which I call a shack. It will be a two room affair – a Lodge room and a dining hall both sporting the barest of essentials. Practicality will over rule lavish luxury. Of course there are exceptions. Some stately and roomy Lodge buildings can […]
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The Texas Two Step
Two significant happenings in the life of Texas Prince Hall Masonry bring news that should be shared with all. First, the Grand Lodge has reactivated its Newsletter/Magazine. It used to have one of those glossy printed magazines that became a hassle to publish and a burdensome cost. Slowly over time the Texas Prince Hall Newsletter […]
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