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Halloween costume

Bwell027

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I just received a text from a brother asking a question that I didn't really have an answer to. He has a founding fathers halloween costume and would like to add his apron to it for costume parties. Is this ok? He is wearing it as total respect/pride to the fraternity and the founding of our country. I know him and he is a true to his word.
Opinions?


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crono782

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I've always thought it is either not masonically lawful or bad etiquette (I forget which) to wear the apron outside the lodge unless granted special dispensation. I could be totally wrong on that though.


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Bwell027

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I've always thought it is either not masonically lawful or bad etiquette (I forget which) to wear the apron outside the lodge unless granted special dispensation. I could be totally wrong on that though.


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I heard the same....


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Brother JC

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I think one can convey George Washington or Ben Franklin quite well without the apron. A party is not the place for it.

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MarkR

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I think that in most jurisdictions, wearing your apron outside of Lodge without permission from Grand Lodge, much less as part of a costume, would be very poor form. A modern apron would likely not be "period correct" in any case. A square and compass watch fob would be fine and appropriate.
 

Dita

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An apron has its respectful place within a sanctuary, not a Halloween event.


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Blake Bowden

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No apron. Not only is it in poor taste for a costume, but it could be a Masonic offense as well. His intentions are good, but there is a time and place for such attire.
 

Roy Vance

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Brother Blake is correct. According to Texas Grand Lodge Laws and Constitutions, wearing of regalia (apron) outside the lodge is not permitted without special dispensation from the Grand Master.:sad:
 
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