Thoughts William James Dunlop Award 25 Feb 2024 The Heritage Lodge No. 730 is a research lodge of The Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario. I am a member. I've made two presentations of research…
Thoughts What is a Masonic Jewel? 6 Sep 202329 Jan 2024 Freemasons have jewels in their buildings. But not the kind of diamonds, and sapphires, and emeralds, that most people consider as jewels. It isn't giving away a secret to explain…
Thoughts Secret Societies and Their Stained Glass (a book about Glenwood Chapel by Sarah Hall, CM, RCA) 17 Jul 202329 Jan 2024 Masons explain our initiatory ritual as revealing Masonic light. Through her work at Glenwood Chapel, and in a carefully crafted book, stained glass artist Sarah Hall reveals the efforts to…
Thoughts 1723 Constitutions Celebrations 1 Sep 202229 Jan 2024 In 2023 there will be commemorations and celebrations! Freemasons around the world will be reminded on the publication in 1723 (300 years ago) of what is called "Anderson's Constitutions".I am…
Thoughts “Writing a Lodge History” 13 Jul 202129 Jan 2024 There is an article of interest to anyone given the task of writing a Lodge history. It is available for download here: "Writing a Lodge History" (opens in a new…
Thoughts Masonic Library and Museum Association 8 Sep 202029 Jan 2024 On Saturday September 12, 2020, the Masonic Library and Museum Association presents their Annual General Meeting. It will be on-line, as so many events are this year. I will be…
Thoughts Pick up the phone and call! 29 Mar 202029 Jan 2024 We’ve heard the exhortation to call a Brother. Pick up the phone and call! BUT some of us need a bit more information. What phone number? What do I say? …