SHORTEST LIVED MASON General Thomas A. Smyth of the Civil War was raised in Washington Lodge No. 1 of Delaware on March 6, 1864. He was killed by a sniper’s bullet on April 9 and was buried by his lodge on April 17, 1864. Bio from Wikipedia Early life Smyth was born in Ballyhooly in Cork […]
A century ago thee were more than 3,000 Masonic lodges which can be described as “Moon Lodges”; in 1954 there were fewer than 500. These lodges meet on the day of the full moon for practical reasons; the brethren had light to travel by at night. There may have been some symbolic meaning also. The […]
Founder of JCPenney, J.C. Penny, was a Master Mason. Initiated: April 18, 1911, P. May 19, 1911, R. June 2, 1911 Lodge: Wasatch Lodge No. 1 F&AM Utah
“The Future of Freemasonry” report is the first ever independent study conducted by a non-Masonic body, and was commissioned as part of the build-up to the United Grand Lodge of England’s tercentenary in 2017. Produced by the highly respected Social Issues Research Centre (SIRC), an independent, non-profit organisation based in Oxford, which conducts research on […]
As freemasons it is our civic duty to serve our community. Even for the labours endeavours none of us ever see or think of. Such as getting rid of the waste on the highway Full Gallery here [AFG_gallery id=’2′]
FAMOUS INDIAN MASON Ely S. Parker, a full-blooded Indian chief, was the grandson of Red Jacket, a close friend of George Washington. He was a Union Brigadier General in the Civil War, and served as General Grant’s secretary. He was raised in Batavia Lodge No. 88, Batavia, New York, and later affiliated with Valley Lodge […]
> > Good evening Brothers. Here is what we have going on this week at Monroe #27. > > Let me start off by thanking the six Brothers that showed up and participated in the Adopt-a-Highway cleanup on Saturday. We were able to work for a couple of hours and get at least a mile […]
“Freemasonry is an organisation of men who strive to live by the fundamental principles of truth, morality and brotherly love. It is a non-profit organisation and supports charity and community service. It unifies men of high ideals regardless of their colour, creed or worldly status. There are several million Freemasons worldwide. The oldest Lodge under […]
The only penalties known to Freemasonry are reprimand: definite suspension from membership; indefinite suspension from membership; and expulsion from the Fraternity. To these must be added that intangible penalty which comes to any one who loses all or part of his reputation. Other penalties suggested in the ritual are wholly symbolic are not […]
