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Hoppe's smells like my childhood.

Back in NM we have a District version and a GL version. The GL one was actually lost for a time; a lodge had it for so long it was put into a closet and forgotten.

I don't. My Masonic affiliations really don't have a place on a working résumé. (In my opinion.)

You say he is a Master Mason wearing Masonic emblems, correct? Then no one in his own lodge should be challenging him. An EA wearing Masonic emblems, on the other hand, should have wise counsel whispered in his ear. No Master Mason should have to "defend" himself in his own lodge.

I was raised Anglo-Catholic, youngest acolyte in the diocese at the time, confirmed by the Bishop, Canterbury Club in high school... After I became a Freemason I attended both Episcopal churches in my town on separate occasions, a small square and compasses on my lapel. One of these churches is...

You need no advice, just let the lodge do their Work.

Congratulations, Companion!

Actually, he was speaking of the Royal Arch, which is the fourth degree of the American York Rite (and a separate body elsewhere). While I agree that all Masons should receive the Royal Arch, I still think you should wait awhile. Of course, I'm in favour of taking your time between degrees anyway.

I had that poster in my woodworking shop, and then in bicycle shop (on a wood wall with some classic old bike tools). These days, it's the background on my phone screen.

I'm sure I've posted this before, but it seems apropos...

We chose ours the day of our Degree. They were recorded and then used to make our pennies.

What a wonderful combination of simplicity and beautiful individuality. Huzzah, Brother!

NM has a memorization requirement. You may do it before a committee, or in lodge.

Depends on the chair... in most cases you are required to know the work before you fill it.

There's not a lodge there, though outdoor meetings have been held there in the past. If something comes up on the calendar I'll let you know.

Have you gotten to visit either lodge yet? Cerrillos 19 meets this Wednesday. If you're YR, there's a Commandery meeting coming up, as well.

When do you get to Santa Fe? Or are you already there?

Can't help you with TX law, but in NM he'd have been gaveled down instantly. Also, in NM Robert's hold no sway.

I see a number of them on ebay, often for a pittance.

And it ran down