Cross Keys Masonic Magazine February 2015

The Cross Keys The Monthly Newsletter of Lodge Houstoun St. Johnstone

February 2015

Walking the Road / Seeking the Light

Number 182

In this issue:

Masons Marks’ Revival?

Apollo University Lodge, Oxford Newton & Solomon’s Temple Ritual and Rank Grand Lodge & Politics Masonic Homes Civility

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Masons’ Marks get a Revival

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t's the flat-pack furniture problem that almost all of us have faced. You open the box, trawl through its contents, lay everything out, then cross -reference the instructions. You look at them every which way since they appear to be in Sanskrit, then have a go, and feel like you've done a decent job. Only then, disaster strikes. You turn around and see an extra three pieces of your flat-packed furniture kit lying innocently behind you. Will the bed collapse in the night?

But a remedy could be in sight. New research into the work patterns of medieval masons by academics at the University of Warwick could spell an end to the leaflet-grappling, component-finding problem of furniture assembly. So build-your-own cupboard and bed designers, listen up.

The idea is centred around a system called masons' marks, a series of sophisticated symbols that, for the past 4,000 years, have been used by designers and builders to inscribe patterns on stones to enable instructions to be transferred with ease. Originally, they helped illiterate masons to carry out their orders and know which materials fitted in where. But now Dr Jenny Alexander, of Warwick's history of art department, believes modern manufacturers could use the marks as a cheap and efficient way to help us put together self-assembly furniture at home.

"If companies that make flat-pack furniture used a system similar to masons' assembly marks to show which pieces went together, it could remove the need for the complex and often impenetrable instruction booklets they currently issue," she explains. Doing so would resurrect a system popular for centuries. Indeed, the inspiration for Alexander's research came when she was studying for a doctorate at Lincoln Cathedral, which was built in 1072 but destroyed by an earthquake soon after, and later rebuilt. The cathedral, Alexander says, "had so many of the marks all over it that I decided to see if I could use them in some way, as part of a study of the construction of the building".

She discovered that the simple designs and ciphers were cut into several faces of the dressed stone, and learned that as well as being used to transmit instructions between designers or master masons and their workforce, the marks were also used to help assemble pieces that had been carved elsewhere and then transported to the building site – just as we do with self-assembly furniture. Alexander also discovered that medieval stonemasons used to have their own marks for when they were working on part of a specific project, which would then be used as a kind of "clocking in" system to ensure they were paid for their part of the work.

"The marks had an agreed meaning within the building trade, and are understood in the same way as mathematical symbols," she explains. "So, for example, when the sign '+'

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Masons’ Marks get a Revival (ctd) means one thing in maths, another thing on a road sign, and a third thing in a religious context, as a masons' mark it has a fourth meaning – indicating where in the overall design the piece fits – which has nothing to do with the other three meanings."

Even nowadays, there's no need to travel too far to find masons' marks. They are visible on old buildings all over the world, from the stone buildings found in Pompeii to the Capitol building in Washington, and on kerb stones in Newcastle upon Tyne. "They can also be found on most medieval cathedrals and plenty of Elizabethan houses," Alexander adds, before going on to say that her research into the marks' existence stemmed from her interest in understanding how the great buildings in the past were designed and built "before the advent of modern technologies".

She explains: "It's clear that you could set a medieval mason to work building a modern cathedral and he would be able to work alongside his modern counterpart, but there's no longer an equivalent to the master mason, the person who designed and oversaw the engineering of the building – the job has now fragmented into a lot of specialisations." Alexander's current research includes an examination of the period during the 16th and 17th centuries when the architect – as we understand the job today – began to emerge, and the master mason disappeared.

"By looking at the organisation of this workforce and their use of non-literate communication systems in comparison to the medieval ones like masons' marks, we can get a sense of how long the medieval traditions lasted," she explains. "The great houses of the Elizabethans and Jacobeans can now be understood more fully by this sort of buildings archaeology, and the people who actually built these structures emerge from the shadows at last."

Some modern stone masons still use marks, but they are no longer made on to visible surfaces. Alexander does, however, have one exception: "I once met a mason in the cathedral at Trondheim, in Norway, who had a masons' mark as a tattoo," she says. But if you're hoping the marks will make a comeback in furniture flat-pack, you'll have to cross your fingers that one of the firms' bosses is reading this. "There are a few bookcases in my house with shelves the wrong way around, but I haven't contacted the manufacturer," says Alexander. "I'm just an academic, trying to understand the great buildings of the past."

Taken from The Guardian newspaper (2010)

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Apollo University Lodge No.357 (EC) The origin of the Apollo Lodge at the University of Oxford , as it was called in the beginning, dates from a meeting held in Brasenose College on 24th May 1818 attended by George Hitchens, a surgeon aged 29, Worshipful Master of the Alfred Lodge No. 649, (Sir) Daniel Keyte Sandford (pictured), James Edmund Leslie, Lambert Blackwell Larking and William John St. Aubyn from Cornwall. It is the oldest university lodge in the world.

Of these, Larking of Brasenose College was in the Chair and probably host. A member of the St Frederick Lodge, Boulogne, he was in his second year and just 21. Sandford, son of an Edinburgh physician, was of Christ Church aged 21. He was to become Professor of Greek at Glasgow, and Member of Parliament for Paisley in 1838. Leslie, a Belfast man, had matriculated at Christ Church that month at the age of 18. St Aubyn, a member of the well-known Cornish family, was 24, formerly of Christ Church, now of Worcester College. He was a member of the Loge L'Union des Coeurs, Geneva, in which the Duke of Kent had been initiated in 1790.

A medal was cast to be worn by each member suspended by a piece of blue riband, and be stamped on one side with an Apollo, surmounted with the motto ‘alius que et idem’ (another, yet the same), and on the reverse with a temple guarded by two serpent and the motto ‘sacer est locus’ (the place is sacred), and the edge to be engraved with ‘Dominus illuminatio mea’ (O Lord, my light).”

John Ireland, master designate, then aged 71, was an apothecary. He had been initiated in 1773 in the then extinct Constitution Lodge No. 396, of which he had been Master in 1780 and 1788. He became the first Master of the Alfred Lodge in 1814. And so began the happy masonic connection between the oldest surviving City Lodge and the University Lodge.

The Junior Warden designate had matriculated from All Souls in 1795 and taken his degrees from Merton. He was then 43 years of age. The Treasurer was a pharmacist or surgeon in the city but a member of the University as “privilegiatus” in 1808. He was aged 36, while the Tyler with the appropriate Christian name of Hiram was a printer in Oxford.

In May the master – the elder statesman of Oxford Masonry, Bro. John Ireland – gave a short lecture with regard to behaviour outside the Lodge, warning the Brethren to be particularly cautious in all their conduct. Between the beginning of 1820 and Trinity Term 1825 the Lodge initiated 79 Brethren, among whom were Lord Harley, Sir St. Vincent Cotton, 6th Bt, Randolph, Lord Garlies, 2nd Earl of Clanricarde, the Hon. Francis Curzon, the Hon. William Brabazon, the Hon. Charles Bathurst, all of Christ Church, and the Hon. Miles Stapleton, of Worcester. The Lodge had members from Brasenose, Balliol, Worcester, Trinity, St. Mary’s Hall, Jesus, Corpus, Oriel and University colleges.

Continued over.

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Apollo University Lodge No.357 (EC) (ctd) The Lodge meets six times each year (on two Saturdays in each University term—last meeting was 31st January). Two ceremonies are usually worked at each meeting, and it is not unusual for ceremonies to include a number of candidates (for practical reasons, usually not more than seven). Dress is black tie (dinner jacket and black bow tie), formal evening dress (white tie) or uniform, but please do not be dissuaded from attending if you do not possess evening dress. Officers of the Lodge wear formal court dress (cf. the picture of Bro. Oscar Wilde below left in 1875). Over the years, many famous (and affluent men) joined the ranks of freemasonry, but similar to today some did not continue to pay their dues after graduation. Two prime examples were the Earls of Onslow and Antrim in the late 19th century who were excluded. The lodges also boasts Bro. Sir Cecil Rhodes (for which Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, was named after) who was initiated in 1877.

The University Lodges’ Ball (pictured below right) started in 1863 between Apollo and Isaac Newton University Lodge, No. 859 (Cambridge) was resurrected in 2013 to raise funds for the Royal College of Surgeons and Combat Stress. Around 100 guests arrived at Armoury House, headquarters of the Honourable Artillery Company, in central London— it raised £17,000.

In many ways the University has changed fundamentally in numbers and types of undergraduates; so, too, has the lodge. No longer is it the premier social club of the University, but the abiding tenets of the Craft are still taught and held, and the ancient landmarks through all vicissitudes have remained unchanged. Sadly, the lodge has no link with 242 despite some members of the Houstoun family (first master’s son and the man responsible for giving 242 the original title deeds as the feu lines from 1794—only the High parish and us have land based on the 1st Laird’s plans) and the Shaw-Stewart family who boast PPGMs of Renfrewshire West having been to Oxford.

And so may the lodge which has initiated a total of 3,259 brethren go on to set an example to future generations of the fundamental principles of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth.

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The Chronology by Sir Isaac Newton Everyone is aware of Newton’s Laws (although may not know them) and of the alleged apple of the head demonstrating gravity, but few know about his more o ccult studies into alchemical and King Solomon’s Temple.

In 1728, Newton studied and wrote extensively upon the Temple of Solomon, dedicating an entire chapter of "The Chronology of Ancient Kingdoms" to his observations regarding the temple. Newton's primary source for information was the description of the structure given within 1 Kings of the Hebrew Bible, which he translated himself from the original Hebrew (diagram shows part of the page from his book).

In addition to scripture, Newton also relied upon various ancient and contemporary sources while studying the temple. He believed that many ancient sources were endowed with sacred wisdom and that the proportions of many of their temples were in themselves sacred. This belief would lead Newton to examine many architectural works of Hellenistic Greece, as well as Roman sources such as Vitruvius, in a search for their occult knowledge. This concept, often termed "prisca sap ientia" (sacred wisdom), was a common belief of many scholars during Newton's lifetime.

As a Bible scholar, Newton was initially interested in the sacred geometry of Solomon's Temple, such as golden sections, conic sections, spirals, orthographic projection, and other harmonious constructions, but he also believed that the dimensions and proportions represented more. He noted that the temple's measurements given in the Bible are mathematical problems, related to solutions for Pi and the volume of a hemisphere, and in a larger sense that they were references to the size of the Earth and man's place and proportion to it.

Newton believed that the temple was designed by King Solomon with privileged eyes and divine guidance. To Newton, the geometry of the temple represented more than a mathematical blueprint, it also provided a time-frame chronology of Hebrew history. It was for this reason that he included a chapter devoted to the temple within "The Chronology of Ancient Kingdoms", a section which initially may seem unrelated to the historical nature of the book as a whole.

Newton felt that just as the writings of ancient philosophers, scholars, and Biblical figures contained within them unknown sacred wisdom, the same was true of their architecture.

He believed that these men had hidden their knowledge in a complex code of symbolic and mathematical language that, when deciphered, would reveal an unknown knowledge of how nature works. Was he right? Probably not! But . . .

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Ritual and Rank—the 5Rs in the Victorian Era An interesting article about West Cornwall lodges appeared in AQC 122 (2009) by Bro. Roger Burt. The following are short extracts with some additions.

While discussing why men joined lodges in Cornwall, he notices that “ritual had very strong attractions for many members, so too did the prospect of acquiring rank and status, and the flamboyant clothing and accoutrements to demonstrate it. At Craft level, Masonry enabled even those from the lowest social groups to become important in the lodge and province, associating with gentry and aristocracy….Today we might liken this to fantasy role play that commands the interest of millions of devotees in the artificial worlds of electronic gaming. That, like activities with lodges, is essentially the practice of sociability through gaming...Just as men have an enduring need for ritual, they also seem to be motivated by desire for rank that elevates them above others in whatever world, real or imaginary, that they inhabit and value.” Rather scathing, but is there any truth? Only each brother can truly answer that question. Perhaps it is a form of escapism from the drudgery of the outside world into one where men can play a more interesting role helping other brethren.

However, as important as ritual and rank came respectability and reputation. This was clearly demonstrated by people outside the Craft. The author cites numerous sources from Forester Courts between 1876 and 1900 (Ancient Order of Foresters) whose secretaries and treasurers were freemasons. Why? Very simply because they could be trusted with the funds. This is probably prevalent all over—certainly in 242 most of the local dignitaries were involved with other local organisations in the town such as elders in their church, The Loyal Johnstone Yeomanry, the Gas Light Company, Johnstone’s Mechanics Institute, Johnstone Agricultural Institute, etc. Most holding significant offices of importance, including the local council and newspaper. The extent that freemasons helped run their communities cannot be over emphasised. It was their ‘stamp of approval’ of their honesty and integrity that made them respectable in the eyes of the community and people wanted to be part of that. Sadly, today, this is a facet that many young people laugh at and perhaps we are to blame for allowing it.

The author talks about the 5 Rs—ritual, rank, respectability, reputation and recreation. The last point is also vital for many members who do enjoy their freemasonry. Whether it be over a pint or just for conversation with like minded men, this is a very important aspect of all lodges. And we used to be proud to show this to the public with processions through the town—this one in Helston, Cornwall where the masons walked with other friendly societies mostly defunct.

Every brother can relate to at least two Rs—can we use any of them to attract more good men into our Craft?

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18th Century Lodge Expulsions—Part 2 Further to some comments about last month’s article about Grand Lodge expelling and suspending lodges, I was asked for a full list. The following list of suspended and expelled lodges is taken from the Grand Lodge of Scotland Minutes, 6 November 1771. All penalties resulted from the failure of lodges to pay dues, annual monies, subscription fees, charitable donations, or any other arrears owed to the Scottish Grand Lodge.

Lodges expelled: The following lodges were Struck from the Roll of the Grand Lodge: Edinburgh Kilwinning Scots Arms Perth & Scoon Dunblane Bathgate Forres Drummond Kilwinning from Greenock Edinburgh from Dunfermline Thurso

Lodges suspended: Montrose Kilwinning

Stonehaven

Campbelltoun

Linlithgow Kilwinning

Saint Ebbe

Haddington

Leshmahagow

Moncur

Inverkeithing

Old Lodge Lanark

Kirkcaldy

St Michaels Dumfries

Old Lodge Kilmarnock

Castle of Dunbar

Glammis

Dunse

St Regulus Coupar of Fife

Eskdale Kilwinning

Old Lodge of Peebles

Lanark Kilwinning

Nithsdale St Paul’s

St Andrews

Annan St Andrews

Hawick

Bervie

Fort George

Cambuslang Royal Arch

Coltness

Irvine Navigation

Rutherglen Royal Arch

Aberdeen Kilwinning

New Monkland Montrose

Banff

Fort William

Elgin Lodge at Leven

Dumfries Kilwinning

Auchterarder

Fort George at Ardersier

Hamilton Kilwinning

Dysart

St Leonard Lodge Kinghorn

Inveraray

Cumberland Kilwinning At Peebles

St Ayles Lodge Anstruther

Wigtoun Kilwinning

Cumberland Kilwinning at Inverness

Operative Lodge Banff

Royal Arch Glasgow

Greenock Kilwinning

Thistle Lodge Glasgow

St Mark’s Glasgow

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From the Columns At the first meeting in January, Bro. John Alexander Rankin was raised to the sublime degree of a MM by the OBs—floorwork done to a very high standard. We welcome Bro. John into 242.

At the end of the month, Mr Ian Ferguson was initiated by the OBs. Bro. Ian is the grandson of Bro. George Houstoun PM who presented the master’s chain to the lodge.

Degrees, Degrees and More degrees The chart below shows the English system of progression including some of the ‘newer’ orders to hit Scotland, all of which have come from England. Obviously, there are many degrees which will be well known here in Scotland, but there are others . . .

It is now getting to the stage that perhaps we have TOO MANY degrees for the number of brethren as it is all too common for some orders to average single figures at meetings with all past whatevers. Is it time to rationalise the masonic system? Should new orders be permitted to start up? Difficult questions—any answers?

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GL Warning Grand Secretary, David M. Begg, has been made aware that Scottish Lodges are being contacted by individuals who are not Scottish Freemasons.

This is against International Masonic protocols which are designed to protect Scottish Lodges and Scottish Freemasons from falling victim to unscrupulous mailings. Recent examples have been arriving from an individual claiming to be the Curator of a Masonic Museum in Madrid, Spain. One surname that is used is Moreno. The Grand Lodge of Spain has confirmed that these individuals, nor the 'Museum', have any connection with the Grand Lodge of Spain.

All Lodges are reminded that all communication between Lodges under different Grand Lodges should, initially, be made via the office of Grand Secretary.

In the event of receipt of a request for Masonic items (purportedly for a Masonic Museum) or indeed any other enquiry (for instance, requests to attend a meeting of the Lodge, asking for charitable donations or requests for assistance in finding work) received from anyone who is not a verified (and verifable) member of the Scottish Craft should be referred to Grand Secretary in order that advice can be given.

PGL News PGL Curry Night—21st March, 2015 in Lodge Busby No.458 at 7pm.

Ritual Without Meaning & Quantity without Quality 1.

Too many times, we are more concerned about performing the ritual perfectly without understanding what it means. I know many men that give great lectures, but will confide that they don’t even know what something means. Ritual for the sake of tradition is worthless. Ritual for the sake of enlightenment is valuable. An understanding of the ritual’s meaning is far more important than just memorising it.

2.

A lodge with seven great men that believe in the Masonic ideals and actively labour to im prove themselves—and therefore the lodge—is far better off than a lodge with one hundred men that show up to lodge just to show up to lodge.

From Seven Blund ers o f the Maso nic Wo rld (email)

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Masonic Homes For over a hundred years, many Grand Lodges have built and maintained what have come to be known as Masonic Homes.

The first of these Homes was the Masonic Widows and Orphans Home and Infirmary which was established on 200 acres of land in the city of Louisville, Kentucky, in 1866. Initially, many of the Homes were created to provide shelter, education and training for orphaned children. Now the Masonic Home in Kentucky is only operated for the elderly.

Over time, several factors contributed to the alleviation of the need that had prompted the construction of these homes. These included economic improvements and the advent of Social Security. Also, medical advances reduced the death rates from tuberculosis, pneumonia, and similar diseases, which had previously resulted in the premature death of young parents.

At present, only nine Grand Lodges continue to operate Children's Homes: California, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Texas. In these Homes, everything is done to provide the children with a stable, supportive environment. They attend local schools in some jurisdictions; in others education is provided in the Home. The Grand Lodges raise funds to send the children to summer camps and to provide opportunities for sports and entertainment throughout the year. They also make scholarships available to the children for college or advanced training.

There has been no decline in the need for Homes for elderly Masons. Medical advances in this country have been so great that life expectancy has increased and the elderly constitute a large and growing segment of the population. Savings, pensions, and social security benefits are sufficient for many people to be able to maintain their own homes. Others are less fortunate, and need the help which Masons are ready and willing to give.

A recent publication by the Masonic Service Association of the United States shows that 34 of our Grand Lodges currently maintain Homes for the elderly. The Grand Lodges of Alabama, California, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Colombia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Although more than half of these states already had Homes for the elderly by 1910, most states have renovated older buildings and constructed new facilities to meet the changing needs of their residents. Different levels of care are frequently provided, so that independence and quality of life are not sacrificed. A typical state provides residential accommodations for those without serious health or mobility problems, a facility with skilled nursing and medical care for short-term illnesses or those needing surgery, and also long-term accommodation for the seriously, chronically ill seniors. A relatively new development is the investment some jurisdictions are making in "Independent Living" communities for younger retired Masons, their wives and widows. These communities include apartment units in attractive locations close to the Masonic Home, so that all the Home's recreational facilities and activities are accessible as well as emergency nursing care.

Grand Lodge officers are generally appointed to serve as trustees and board members at the Homes. They and the administrators keep the Grand Lodge in touch with residents' needs and

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Masonic Homes (ctd) the likely future needs of older Masons. Special projects such as landscaping, equipping new laundry rooms, providing patio furniture or mini-busses are funded by the Grand Lodges, and many Masons give freely of their time and talents to the Homes and their residents.

Those states that do not operate a Home, maintain Charity Funds which are used to provide relief for elderly Masons and their widows in their state. The amounts contributed to these funds differ widely, depending on various factors. These include the alternatives available, and the level of need in the jurisdiction, the number of Masons in the area, and the particular history of charity in the Grand Lodge.

In the states that do support a Masonic Home, financial support for the Home is one of the major Grand Lodge charities. Operating expenses for the Homes whose figures were available for 1985, came to over $88 million dollars.

Masons regard it as a privilege to be able to support their Brethren in their golden years, and the Homes give testimony to the brotherly love and affection which are the keystone of Freemasonry.

At the Masonic Home of Florida pictured here, the property has grown to 18 acres and contains several buildings where amenities include apartments, nursing home rooms, several recreation rooms, dining room and cafeteria, a 5,000 book library, beauty salon, gift and snack shop and a nondenominational chapel.

February Events in 242

Thursday 12th—FC by Craigends No.1042 Thursday 26th—MM by OBs

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RAC 150th Anniversary On 19th September 2015, Sir William Wallace RAC N0.109 will celebrate 150 years in the lodge room. The following items are available from the Chapter or Gordon Renfrew directly.

Token £3.50 Jewel £12 Mallet £8

Curious Tracing Board

Any ideas to explain it?

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Another one bites the dust!

The former Masonic Temple in Spokane, Washington, US is under new ownership and those who bought the historic building have big plans for its future. You may have fond memories of the building; maybe you drive by and wonder what it is old Spokane was home to a Masonic Temple, which was once a premier event centre that was so great once President Teddy Roosevelt – a mason himself -- once paid it a visit.

The masons and the folks that used this facility loved performances and theatre, as evidence by the original rigging systems still in place for 43 different backdrops and behind stage in the main auditorium a lighting system unlike anything you will see today.

“Masons certainly did a lot of storytelling through theatre. Most of their stories are told through their theatre—the building has two theatres, multiple ballrooms and other venues, an event planner's dream,” said the new owners who hope to make it into a new commercial centre. Thankfully, it will be saved for the town and not razed to the ground as so many others have been.

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Civility—A Masonic Lesson?

From the Grand Lodge of California magazine, Nov/Dec 2014.

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Civility—A Masonic Lesson? (ctd)

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Grand Committee A possible new format to Grand Committee which is deemed to be too large to achieve anything.

Further details to follow after the next GL Communication on Thursday, 5th February 2015 at

2pm.

Old Eastern Bloc Countries The numbers of freemasons in the old Communist controlled countries has increased, but not dramatically and certainly not to the extent of pre-WW 2. Numbers are as follows: Bulgaria Serbia Czech R Estonia Hungary

2100 1200 550 500 400

Ukraine Moldova Poland Latvia Lithuania

260 200 180 150 125

Slovakia 120

The former Yugoslavia has the following: Croatia Slovenia Macedonia Montenegro

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305 220 150 110

These figures are far from overwhelming and are generally not increasing. In fact, there is a problem with an ageing Membership—perhaps following the British model of Freemasonry is not the answer?

Blast from the Past Where and when was this photo taken? Some well known faces in this including 10 PMs!

19th May, 2001 when 242 visited Selsdon Park Lodge No.5005 (EC) in Croydon to exemplify the MM degree. This was taken outside the Croydon Masonic Centre.

Thought of the Month One particular song set to the music of “In The Garb of Old Gaul” expressed Lodge Old Inverness Kilwinning St John No.6’s opposition to the French revolution while firmly establishing its confidence in the ability of the government to prevent any threats of revolt.

The original “song of robust patriotism” was published in 1765 and referred to “wresting Canada from the French”. Why is this mentioned? Well, this is also the tune used at the entry of the Grand Lodge Office Bearers in Edinburgh.

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In Memoriam The dead are like the stars by day … withdrawn from mortal eye… yet not extinct that hold their way In glory through the sky… .Spirits of bondage thus set free… .Vanish amidst immensity… While human thought… .Like human sight… .Fail to pursue…. Their trackless flight.

It is with deep sadness and much regret that we have to inform you of a loss sustained to the craft in 242 in the passing to the Grand Lodge above of the following Brother: Bro. Robert Catney

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