Thinking Outside the Box
by R.W. Bro. Stephen Roberts
Brethren, on May 28th we will be electing officers to Grand Lodge at
the Grand Lodge Communication. Every sitting Master, Senior Warden, Junior
Warden and Past Master of a lodge has a right and a duty to vote. They
will be deciding the future of the craft over the coming years. This duty
should not be taken lightly and each vote should be cast after weighing
the merits of each candidate and making an intelligent decision based on
one’s own convictions. The same can be said of any election in a
democratic society whether it be Federal, Provincial, or Municipal
election, we vote on the platform the candidate stands for. Herein lays
the problem. READ
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18th Century Lodge Re-Opened
by Br. David Pickup
The Masons of
Quebec were given a rare opportunity to step back in time on
the afternoon of April 16th, 2005 when the Charity Lodge
re-opened for lodge business at the Karnak Temple as part of a
play depicting a lodge operating in 1774.
The creation of the Wellington District Degree Team of
Guelph Ontario, the play is a recreation of a typical lodge
meeting of the 18th century (the events take place in 1774).
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Jean Théophile DÉSAGULIERS (1683-1744)
by Frère Michel Baron
Dans un
article intitulé : « un peu de lumière sur les origines
anglaises de la Franc - Maçonnerie », Florence de LUSSY écrit
: « Pour s’être donné, dès l’instant où ils s’organisèrent une
origine prestigieuse, remontant au temps les plus lointains,
pour avoir délibérément inscrit la nouvelle institution dans
un cadre mystique, les Francs-Maçons ne pouvaient que
favoriser chez leurs historiographes, fervents adeptes ou
détracteurs, le goût des demi - vérités qui engendrent et
entretiennent la confusion. Ce qui advint... Dans leurs
écrits, le vrai se mêle au faux en un mélange
inextricable...(1) READ
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St. George's Presents "Masonry in the
Middle East"
by Br. David Pickup
On April 19th
2005, St. George's Lodge No. 10 held a special presentation on
the topic of "Masonry in the Middle East". The event was held
at the Masonic Memorial Temple on April 19th, 2005. Presented
by Br. Fayez Oustwani and Br. Omar Midani, members of St.
George's Masonic Study Group, the lecture lasted approximately
one hour.
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News Flashes!
Red Storey Day There will be a special tribute
dinner held in honour of Red Storey, one of Montreal's greatest sports
personalities, who has been a big supported of Shrine activities over the
years. The dinner will be held at Buffet Sorento - 1275 Dollard, Lasalle
on Friday May 6th, 2005. Cocktails will be served at 12pm, followed by a
luncheon at 1:15pm. Tickets cost $50. For details please contact Debbie at
514-932-6218.
"Master Mason's Night" at the Scottish Rite All
Master Masons interested in joining the Scottish Rite are welcome to
attend an open house on May 2nd. A sampling of the ritual will be
performed.
Royal Edward Serves up a Table Lodge Royal Edward
Lodge No 90 will be holding a table lodge on May 19th, 2005 featuring a 7
course meal. Details
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Thistle Lodge to Host Open Night of Instruction
Thistle Lodge No. 96 will be holding an open lodge of instruction for
prospective candidates. A presentation on masonry will be given, followed
by a wine and cheese. Ladies are welcome. Details
Here
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