CONTENTS
The Board of Grand Lodge Publications Ray Reed, Robin Furber, Graham Rudd
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Publishing Director Nigel Brown Editorial Panel Karen Haigh, John Hamill, Susan Henderson, John Jackson, Siobhan McCarthy Editor Luke Turton
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Published by August Media Ltd for The United Grand Lodge of England, Freemasons’ Hall, Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5AZ
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GRAND SECRETARY
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WORD GAMES
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Looking back in time, Caitlin Davies explores the fascinating stories behind the names of masonic lodges
Nigel Brown welcomes you to the spring issue
NEWS AND VIEWS The latest masonic news from around the country
SENIOR INSIGHTS
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Assistant Grand Master David Williamson reflects on his privileged position serving English Freemasonry
A DOG'S LIFE
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Tabby Kinder explores the unique relationship between Connaught Lodge, The Kennel Club and Freemasonry, which has lasted for a hundred years
MOMENT IN TIME
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Royal Alpha Lodge gathers to honour the Grand Master as he marks fifty years in the Craft at Freemasons’ Hall
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Miranda Thompson watches on as Freemasons’ Hall receives a menswear fashion show makeover
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How Freemasons are helping out around the UK
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The translation of a Persian letter written in 1778 is an insightful addition to the Grand Lodge archives
LETTERS
The Freemasons’ Grand Charity and the Masonic Samaritan Fund are backing Tommy’s research into miscarriage and stillbirth. Sophie Radice finds out more
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John Hamill looks at the life of Francis Columbine Daniel, a pioneering Freemason with an accidental knighthood
LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Masons from many walks of life make their mark on HM The Queen’s New Year’s Honours list for 2014
SUPPORTING LIFE
OFTEN MISUNDERSTOOD
CHARITIES UPDATE
HONOURED TO BE HERE
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The fusion of the modern face of Freemasonry with traditional values creates a social whirl at the University Lodges’ Ball
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Freemasonry Cares can provide support in times of ill health and financial need, reports Tabby Kinder
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HAVING A BALL
FASHIONABLE BACKDROP
Anthony Wilson reveals that modernising the business of Freemasonry is one of his proudest achievements
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Past Provincial Grand Master David Rosser explains the effect that the German occupation of Jersey had on local masons during World War II
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STANDING FOR PROGRESS IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY
THE CRAFT UNDER FIRE
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Your opinions on the world of Freemasonry
REFLECTION
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Prisoner-of-war camps were home to many examples of masonic activity during World War I, says John Hamill
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