July 2021 Issue articles
Warm welcome from the Editor
Bro. Chris Hatton gives us his personal reflections on the history of the 'house at Blackheath and the Blackheath Orders', in this wonderful tribute to Andrew Stephenson, a remarkable man and Mason.
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Where did the origin of the use of rosettes on Masonic aprons come from ?
The Southern California Research Lodge is dedicated to Masonic education and information.
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Commentary on the Charge after Initiation
A more detailed explanation in order for us to understand the Charge after Initiation
Freemasonry and Women’s Rights – Part 1
A multi-part series exploring mixed, Co- and female Freemasonry, and how the fraternity and its members helped progress the emancipation and rights of women.
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Paul Gardner reflects on those days of yore and the “gentleman footballer” in Masonry.
What is it that connects a very old, well-known Crieff family, with a former President of the United States of America?
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Masonic Art, Digital Art, NFTs - how does this all fit together?
The hero’s journey can also be seen in the Masonic system; a candidate first considers embarking on the Masonic journey but wonders whether it is really for him
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Religion in the Light of a Free Thinker
Every Mason is a sincere seeker of light, of all light that allows him to advance in his search for truth.
A short, but fascinating history of Navy Lodge No, 2612 - a lodge fit for princes and kings.
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Hugh O’Neill's regular chippings whilst smoothing the ashlar: - 1) Whence Came the Rosettes, 2) The Freemasons' Motto and 3) On the carpet - Hundred of Elloe Lodge No. 469
The Entered Apprentices Handbook
Chapter 3, the Candidate being prepared by the Tyler. What we now have is a system by which the parts which have to be bare are made bare.
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Our pick of the best Masonic Podcasts
The mystery behind the two great pillars that stood at the porchway entrance of King Solomon Temple.
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Hogarth’s Harlot Reveals All – Part 6.2
A naughty clergyman, the virgin, and 'Father Time' - what can Hogarth reveal now?!
Officers of the Royal Arch – Sojourners
Who are the Sojourners , Having self-respect you never compare yourself to others.
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Templar Masonry - a historical aspect of the Religious and Military Order of the Temple published in The Freemason's Chronicle 13th February, 1875
Books
A short introduction to The Men's House, a collection of masonic papers and addresses by Joseph Fort Newton
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Book Review – Freemasonry: Material Moral and Mystical
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A review of Freemasonry: Material Moral and Mystical by Tony Baker
Book Review – Companions of Christian Rosenkreutz
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A review of Companions of Christian Rosenkreutz - Collected Papers 2008-2016
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