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The Five Noble Orders of Architecture
Why Not Six ?? What happened to the GOTHIC ??? What order of architecture still abounds? What order of architecture is not mentioned in our ritual? GOTHIC Have you ever wondered how Freemasonry developed from those old builders in...
The Festival of Chanukah
The Festival of Chanukah (the story of light) Every year, approximately during the month of December, people of the Jewish faith observe what is called Chanukah. It wasn’t an important holiday in the Jewish calendar but is one to remember...
The Festival of Chanukah
The following is another piece from the Masonic Service Bureau of North America (Dec 2008) and, I believe, presents another opportunity to share the light on a celebration which I had previously known little or nothing about. The Festival of...
The Evergreen & the Campfire
“ To laugh often and Love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; to earn the approbation of honest citizens and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best...
The Evergreen
Presented by V.W. Bro. Norman McEvoy Past Master (1998) Victoria Columbia Lodge No1 Grand Lodge of BC&Y (Canada) Memorial Services It seems, with the arrival of winter, we find ourselves attending more Memorial Services than usual for Brethren who have...
The End of the Road Is But a Bend in the Road
When we feel we have nothing else to give And we are sure that the "song has ended"-- When our day seems over and the shadows fall And the darkness of night has descended, Where can we go to find...
The Distinguishing Badge of a Mason
The Distinguishing Badge of a Mason by W.Bro. Rob Lund Introduction and History “More ancient than the Golden Fleece or Roman Eagle; more honourable than the Star or Garter; or any other order in existence, being the badge of innocence...
The Craft and the Holy Royal Arch
The ceremonies of the Craft, as we know them today, are the result of evolutionary changes that have occurred since the beginning of the 18th Century. The two-degree system of Mediaeval Craft Masonry evolved into a three degree...
The Cowan
Originated by C Dalby in The New South Australian Freemason. 1970 Adapted by V.Ex.Comp. Norman McEvoy It seems that the word has come to us from the Scottish operative masonry of long ago. In Scotland, the word "Cowan" denoted "Dry-dyker"...
The Cost of Kids 2021
Author Unknown For those of you with kids, grandkids, or step-kids, or if you are debating the idea of having kids, here is a great read! I have seen repeatedly the breakdown of the cost of raising a child, but...
The Cost Of Kids
For those of you with kids, grandkids, or step-kids, or if you are debating the idea of having kids, here is a great read! I have seen repeatedly the breakdown of the cost of raising a child, but this...
The Concept of Observance
The Concept of Observance Presented by W.Bro. Andrew Hammer. Alexandria-Washington Lodge #22 (excerpted in part from "Observing the Craft" In 1772, William Preston wrote: ‘Were the privileges of Masonry to be common, or indiscriminately bestowed, the design of the...