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Garver's classic Occult novel, originally published in 1894. The
reader is swept along with Alphonso Colono as strange adventures,
coindences, and happenings stalk his every move!
Ten five-minute talks to be performed in a Mark Lodge or just to
read at home. Including: About the Mark Man and Mark Master, About
the Mark, The true meaning oft he Key Stone and the Cornerstone.
Discover the symbolism behind The Mark Tracing Board and much much
more.
Much has been written over the years about Rosslyn Chapel and its
connection with Scottish Freemasonry, as well the St.Clair family,
the Knights Templar and a variety of 'lost treasures'. The author
looks in depth at the validity of the published material and the
legends associated with the Rosslyn Chapel exposing major
differences between Scottish Freemasons' view of their history and
heritage and that described by those who are not Freemasons.
The author has combined his knowledge of London and its Masonic
connections and history to produce this fascinating guide to the
historic heart of the capital. The form of the book is a walk from
Freemasons' Hall to the Royal Exchange with 26 selected locations
on the way. For each a history is provided and the connection with
the Masonic movement explained.
This is at last a well written easy to read step by step guide to
the path of self knowledge and self improvement that is
Freemasonry. This volume takes the reader through each of the three
degrees of Craft Freemasonry, teaching him how best to gain insight
from the study and application of these teachings. For the
newly-made Mason, this book provides an explanation of the ceremony
he has just been through and an invaluable glossary of Masonic
terminology to help him feel at home in the lodge. It also provides
a similar guide for future degrees to help him understand and
benefit from his future Masonic progression. For the Freemason of
many years experience and knowledge, it will show him many
interesting and largely unknown aspects of the symbolism of the
three degrees and provide him with a resource to answer the
enquiries of other brethren. To discover the true Masonic secret,
we have to work to bring it forth; this book is the manual for that
great work.
An imposing art deco building, covering two and one quarter acres,
it was built 1927-1933 as a memorial to the many Freemasons who
died on active service in the First World War. Initially known as
the Masonic Peace Memorial, it reverted to the name Freemasons'
Hall at the outbreak of war in 1939. The headquarters of English
freemasonry have been located in Great Queen Street, London, since
the last quarter of the eighteenth century. This publication,
written by staff at the Library and Museum of Freemasonry, tells
the story of the various buildings on the site.
This is the perfect gift for the newly made Mason, providing him
with an authoritative grounding in Masonic ritual and practice in
the Taylor's working of Craft Freemasonry. This book supplies him
with everything he needs for his next degree and to find his feet
in Freemasonry. Contents include - the order and procedure for
entry into the lodge, the rituals of opening and closing the lodge,
the reading and confirmation of the minutes, the complete ceremony
of the Entered Apprentice Degree, the risings, the order and
routine for retirement from the lodge, the questions to the
candidate before the Second degree, the ritual of calling off and
resuming the lodge, and the beautiful long goodbye speech for
performance at the closing of the lodge.
Explanations of various aspects of Freemasonry including: the
Church's involvement; women and Freemasonry; the influence of
operative on speculative Freemasonry; the different origins of
English and Scottish Freemasonry; the development of English
Freemasonry from 1350 to 1730; discovering the 'Arch' degree; the
Geneva Bible and its contribution to the development of the English
ritual; what was Dunckerley playing at?; further reflections on the
Third Degreee puzzle.
Freemasonry makes use of a great deal of symbolism in its lodges
and ceremonies. The sources of some of these are examined and
explaned in detail. This title stands above all others as the
leading title of Masonic symbolim making it the perfect buy for
anyone whating to understand the symbolism of both masonic ritual
and practices. 186pp inc b/w illustrations, softcover Freemasonry,
in its Lodges and Ceremonies, makes use of a Great deal of
symbolism. The origin of the great majority of which of which is
open to speculation. Freemasons of earlier times have not left
precise records giving the definite origins of most of the symbols
they brought into use in the craft. Many parallel instances of the
use of symbols may be found by which it is possible that
freemasonry could have been influenced, while Masonic symbolism has
been a favourite subject for writers in the past. In this book the
author has examined a great deal of material in endeavouring to
establish the reasons for the incorporation of particular symbolism
into Masonry. Colin Dyer is well known for his research into
Masonic history an is author of several books on Masonic subjects.
The readers knowledge and appreciation of Masonic symbolism cannot
fail to be enhanced by reading this important book.
Intended as a companion to 'I Just Didn't Know That', this book
provides ten lectures intended to stimulate discussion and to
provide information for the giving of talks.
Masonic After-Dinner speaking is treated with concern and dismay by
many who are called upon to address an audience. It is a sad fact
that what should be one of the most attractive features of Lodge
after-proceedings can so often become a source of worry to the
speaker and of boredom to his audience. Few have the gift of being
natural a off-the-cuff speaker and all have to work carefully at
preparing and delivering a speech that will give pleasure to
audience and speaker alike. Laurence Ager has been a professional
speechwriter for many years and has written speeches for brethren
covering a wide range of individual requirements. His knowledge and
expertise is now available for all to benefit from with the
publication of this book. He provides sufficient elementary
instruction to enable any mason to rise with some degree of
confidence and to speak for the required few minutes without
disgrace. Included are many examples of speeches covering a wide
variety of masonic occasions which will help the reader to develop
his talents and increase his confidence.
This is an entirely different type of ritual guidance manual, aimed
at assisting the officer tot understanding his existing ritual book
more fully, and as an aid to learning. It is taken for granted that
the Lodge will have adopted one of the standard working rituals,
and that the Tyler will be equipped with a copy of the same ritual.
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