Masonic Blue Lodge Past Master Apron Bullion - Hand Embroidered Features: High-quality imitation leather body Brand New Masonic PAST MASTER Apron with flap (bib) Nicely HAND EMBROIDERED with golden bullion threads Size 14-inch high x 16 inches wide
The Lodge Room Over Simpkin's Store By Lawrence Greenleaf The plainest Lodge room in the land was Over Simpkins' Store Where Friendship Lodge had met each month for fifty' years or more. When o'er the earth the moon full-orbed, had cast her brightest beams, The Brethren came from miles around on horseback and in teams, And 0! what heavy grasp of hand, what welcome met them there, As mingling with the waiting groups they slowly mount the...
Let's Go To Lodge Tonight! Author Unknown My brother, let's go to Lodge tonight; You haven't been for years. Let's don our Lambskin Apron white And sit among our peers. I feel a kind of longing, see, to climb those creaky stairs; I know it'll be a thrill for me to lay aside my cares. We'll meet Tyler at the door and though he'll hesitate, we'll hear him say just as before, "Come in or you'll be late." I'd like to get out on the floor-- Come on, let's get inline; I want to face the...
The Lodge where I belong By Arthur R. Herrmann Though my lodge may lack the splendor Of a Temple or a Shrine, Or possess the gaudy fixtures that are classed as superfine, Yet the fellowship it offers is in a price beyond compare. And I wouldn’t trade it ever for life's treasures rich or bare! The handclasp firm, the word of cheer, Oh, such meanings they impart, The mystic ties of brotherhood that links our heart to heart! You'd really have to travel far, For the friendships quite so strong, As that one always find...
The Masonic Shoe/Masonic Blue Slipper The Blue Slipper, also known as the Masonic Shoe, is a tangible representation of a spoken act. The Blue Slipper Pin was used to identify Masonry's Loved Ones. Giving shoes to someone else in ancient times was a way of confirming a contract. The First Degree: The Shoe symbolizes a Promise Boaz, a wealthy landowner, proposed to Ruth's nearest kinsman to exercise his legal right by redeeming Naomi's land and marrying her daughter-in-law, according to the Book of...
Masonic Jewelry and Regalia We studied the history of freemasonry. The most intriguing aspect of freemasons jewellery is who wears masonic regalia. The most important aspect of freemasonry is the regalia. Masonic regalia is a material or set of accessories used by freemasonry. Regalia includes aprons, jewels, rods, and a variety of other items and materials worn and used by insiders according to Lodge and Degree. It also serves as a symbol of brotherhood. Lodge Owned by Regalia The masonic regalia owned by...
History of The Knights Templar The Knights Templar were an ancient military order associate with the Catholic Church; founded in 1119 CE. Despite the fact that the Order was founded in 1119 CE, it did not receive ecclesiastical recognition until 1129 CE. The Knights Templar were established to protect travelers and Christian holy sites in the Middle East and other parts of the world. History of The Knights Templar The Knights Templar's central command was initially located in Jerusalem before being relocated to...
The Struggle for Freedom Albert Pike The Struggle for Freedom by Albert Pike The Ancient Wrong rules many a land, whose groans Rise to swarm to the stars by day and night, Thronging with mournful clamor around the thrones Where the Archangels sit in God's great light, And, pitying, mourn to see that Wrong still reigns, And tortured Nations writhe in galling chains. From Hungary and France, fierce cries go up And beat against the portals of the skies Lashed Italy still drinks the...
Rainbow Girls Tiffany Wagner Over the hills and across the sky Where eagles and birds love to fly Lies a secret to behold Of many stories, never told That is the bow in the sky Held by GOD, up ever so high At the end lays a pot of gold None of which is ever sold For the gold is more than meets the eye Deep within, Futures lie The souls of young girls you see That gold belongs to you and me As we learn each lesson taught Teachers are ladies who care a...
Three Candles Walter Marshall MacDougall Three candles burning in a darkened room, Three candles lighting the Sacred Book; The square and compasses, the level and the plum. While round about the neophyte, The brethren stand and vow to keep; Him company upon the journey East; In quest of wisdom and a caring heart. For the call is out for builders by the line and rule, To build on earth a house of light Adorned with love and human dignity. Walter Marshall MacDougall Walter Marshall Macdougall; an enthusiastic tourist; investigative researcher, and spirited Highlander...
