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The disbursement was technically $5/$100 share. Since most endowed members have endowed at $500, the lodge received $25/member. Our lodge recently raised dues from $50 to $75. Endowment from $500 to $800 and degree fees from $120 to $180. No one could remember the last time that our dues...

As a young Mason, I have very limited experience in Masonic programs. Most recently I gave a program about the Development of the Texas Ritual. The most interesting items in the program for me were the presumed jurisdictional influences on our "composite" Texas Work (i.e. Texas' limited use of...

If any brother has any information regarding the outdoor Masters Degree in Vinton, LA scheduled for this Sunday (9/25/11) such would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to determine if the degree has been cancelled, and if so has it been rescheduled? Thanks, Chance Robinson

After posting that the other night I read Article 223, and I was awaiting the approaching correction. I started to edit my post, but I also wanted to see if anyone found anything else in the law referring to gavels. That portion of Article 223 however does read as follows: "5. Three gavels...

James, The gavels look great, but I am partial to number two, that may be because it looks the most like the gavel I am accustomed to. I also like the smaller handle on it. In Tejas I believe you have to request dispensation from Grand Lodge to use any gavel other than the "T-type gavel" such...

Brother Stedman, In my very limited experience, very few Sir Knights "get kicked out." Many who join, do not remain active for various reasons. Although this thread started by Right Eminent Melear asks why do brothers not join the Commandery?, I think in the case of my Commandery we must ask...

The following can be found in the Constitution and Laws of the Most Excellent Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Texas: Art. C-142 (290-A) Past Master's Degree. Notwithstanding restrictions of these laws to the contrary, a Chapter of Royal Arch Masons under the jurisdiction of the Most Excellent...

I think this question depends upon who is voicing the opposition. If it is your wife then you should resolve any concerns she may have, prior to petitioning the lodge. You will need her support to be an active Mason and not a Mason in name only. You might need to consider reapportioning your...

As far as I can tell Article 397 - Religious Belief and the third section of the Entered Apprentice lecture are the only references to books on the altar. Of course there is also Brother Albert Pike's discussion of the furniture of the lodge in the first chapter of Morals and Dogma, where he...

My apologies for causing more confusion by bringing up article 505 (4) as Brother Lins had already previously provided the correct answer to my question.

Upon further review... the preceding paragraph "essentially rescinds this paragraph" (my words) by stating: except ... ... that such regulations shall not apply to a.) Masonic supplies; b.) Masonic books, journals, or other such periodicals; c.) Masonic Temple Associations, cemetery...

This evening I ran across Chapter 2 Title V Art. 505 (4) which states It shall be a Masonic disciplinary violation for a Lodge, a committee or any combination of Masons, or an individual Mason to: Publish or print, or participate in the publishing or printing, or advertising in, subscribe for...

This from the The Norwegian Order of Freemasons, Grand Lodge of Norway: http://www.frimurer.no/ordenen/15-aktuelt/1192-the-norwegian-order-of-freemasons-expressing-compassion-and-care - I am appalled by the horrible atrocity that was committed in the government district and at the Utøya...

Thank you Blake.

He was referencing a system of candidate information which is presented to all candidates in Texas following each degree and prior to the EA degree. There are four blue pamphlets filled with the high points of information regarding the three degrees of Craft Masonry.

Here is a link to our lodge's summer newsletter for those who are interested. Sul Ross Lodge News - Summer 2011

Maybe I should ask this as a separate topic, but are Texas Masons banned from joining Philalethes, or does the ban only apply to official meetings in this state sponsored by Philalethes?

My Grandfather is a Mason, and in October 2010 I had the honor and privilege of conferring the 3rd Degree in Masonry upon my father.

Brother Steve, I have enjoyed both the Scottish Rite and the York Rite tremendously and I strongly recommend both bodies, but as with anything you will only get out of these additional degrees what you are able to put into it. There is so much to learn in the Blue Lodge. I would encourage you...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfQzbtAdJsU I have not read Brother Cooper's newest book, but I think his chosen label of Masonophobic is more appropriate than Anti-Mason. As for my answer to the original question of this post, I agree with the answer as given in the Charge to a new entered...