Province of Durham Orations and Lecture list 2017

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The Orations and Lecture List - 2017 Oration

Name WBro Bernard Hope, PAGDC, PPJGW, ProvGOrat WBro John Parker PAGReg, PPJGW.

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Enjoy! “Freemasonry should be fun.” Why still bother with the Ritual? The Temple. The History of Tracing Boards. Jacob’s Ladder. The Colours of the Craft. King Solomon – A Man of Wisdom or Folly? Music and Masonry. The Master and the Gavel. What Happened to the Trowel? A Christmas Oration. The Hand of Friendship. The Foundation Stone. Five Points of Fellowship. That the world may know. Masonic Fire. Meek, humble and resigned. Questions and answers.

ExComp John Parker PGStB, PAPGP

1. Lectures on the Banners of Vigilance Chapter No. 111 – JCP version with illustration. This came (via R Snaith) from the late Lex Thomson, PDGSupt. 2. Seventy Two Elders and Other Royal Arch Numeracy – amended version – amended version – PASJCP. 3. History of Royal Arch Regalia – JCP version. 4. Putting Enjoyment into Masonry. 5. Strangers Whence Come You.

ExCom Ray Snaith PGSwdB, PDepGSupt

Royal Arch Symbolism and its relevance to the Supreme Grand Chapter Certificate. This is a series of talks focusing on the layout of a Royal Arch Chapter; its ornaments, furniture and jewels. The origin and development of its symbolism and indissoluble link with the Craft. 1

Detail 10-15 minute + discussion


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