The Educator Archives

During the past month I have been introduced to a book titled “Freemasonry and its Hidden Meaning” written by George H. Steinmetz and available through Macoy Publishing, Richmond Virginia. This

“Freemasonry is a beautiful system of morals veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols. Its tenets are Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. Its Cardinal Virtues are Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence and

The Seven Chains on a Master Mason Apron (author unknown) This is a bit academic, however it is pertinent and I do hope you enjoy the read.   Seven is

The Silent Architect The following talk was delivered in the Sydney Lodge of Research on 19th May 1936, by Brother Rev. L.H. Purnell. First of all I want to say

Cicero, the Roman statesman and philosopher, wrote the following some 2000 years ago: The Six Mistakes of Man 1.      The delusion that personal gain is made by crushing others. 2.     

The Six Pointed Star By, Dr. O.J. Graham August 16, 1999 The Six-Pointed Star is going into its fourth edition. There have been thousands of letters over the years and

THE SKIRRET. You are unlikely to discover the word “skirret” in any modern dictionary or encyclopedia - at least, not in the context with which we, as Freemasons, are familiar.

THE SNEEZE true story They walked in tandem, each of the 92 filing into the already crowded auditorium. With their rich maroon gowns flowing and the traditional caps, they looked

  taken from "Someone Cares" by Helen Steiner Rice     Every man has a deep heart need                         That cannot be filled with doctrine or creed For the soul

Written by Gordon W. Sutherland P.M. Evergreen Lodge No. 148 Grand Lodge of British Columbia. (1972) The Spirit of Freemasonry is not found only in what we see and hear

You may wonder WHY I am attracted to papers written by optimists who also happen to be realists. Hopefully the answer will come quickly, as, for those who know me,

THE SPIRITUAL INTERPRETATION OF THE OFFICES IN THE LODGE The following is an abbreviated record of the interpretation of the several offices given some years ago by the late W.Bro.