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Why I became a Mason R.W. Bro. Chris Reid, DDGM 2015-16 Prince Edward District GRC (Canada)   I was sitting in Lodge one night watching two Brothers (Candidates) receiving the

Why is Freemasonry so Secret in Britain? By Mike Martin, July 2001. “So why do you belong to that secret society?” is a question I get asked once in a

by a Past Grand Master - Masonic Square, Vancouver, Oct. 1921 Permanency and vitality are not necessarily characteristics of the good. Bad institutions have survived the wreck of empires, while

It has often been asked WHY the candidate is placed in the N.E. Corner of the Lodge and there presented with what is commonly referred to as the Charity Lecture.

So the newly admitted apprentice is placed in the North East Corner because he is held to figuratively represent the corner stone of the Lodge- it is while he is

WHY THE RUSH presented by V.W. Bro. Norman McEvoy The subject I wish to address in this paper is the "Why the Rush" in getting Candidates through the Degrees. Our

Will a Secretary get to Heaven?? A Tribute to our unsung heroes      No one will admit to being the Author!  If a Secretary writes a letter, it is

Wisdom  (Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary) (a)    accumulated philosophic or scientific learning; Knowledge ; (b) ability to discern inner qualities and relationships ; Insight (c) good sense ; Judgement  2. a

Wisdom Wisdom  (Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary) (a)    accumulated philosophic or scientific learning; Knowledge ; (b) ability to discern inner qualities and relationships ; Insight (c) good sense ; Judgement  2.

Let kindness spread like sunshine and embrace those who are sad. Respect their dignity, give them joy and leave them feeling glad. Forgive those who may hurt you and though

“ Our Lodges are supported by three great pillars. They are called, Wisdom, Strength & Beauty. Wisdom to contrive, Strength to support and Beauty to adorn. Wisdom to conduct us in all

WISER, BETTER AND CONSEQUENTLY HAPPIER Does Freemasonry make its members wiser, better and, consequently, happier? While Freemasonry has done that for many of its members, no promise of such a