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Brother Bennylee, I personally use the date I was raised to be my masonic birthday. Traditionally our lodge announces masonic birthdays of members and that is standardized as their date raised to MM. Personally, its the date when I could then sit in any lodge with my brothers and had...

Same with me. Lambskin apron and past master apron. I also carry a plain white cloth apron in my truck or in my duffel bag when deployed. Never can tell when a spontaeous lodge may just open !!

Ive only been a Mason for 12 years but I have travelled alot and visited other states so I can say that the states I have visited the apron remains unchanged throught the three degrees. I look forward to hearing about other lodges and their colors but I havent even seen pictures of that before...

Oklahoma doesnt have differing colors and neither does Kentucky or North Carolina. I cant answer your question but I can only tell you that Texas derived its Masonic heritage from Lousiana so maybe thats the way its done there. I recommend that you author a paper on the topic and submit it to...

Personally, I think its an important part of our jurisdiction to maintain some standardization. There is no competition to see who can procure the more elaborate apron. I believe we derive a large amount of strength from being equal with the two exceptions. Try not to look at it as a...

Texas Grand Lodge Law Art 201: 10. The Research Lodge may adopt and use a distinctive form of apron or jewels approved by the Grand Lodge; which may be worn by Full Members on all proper occasions. Art 201a: Tranquility Lodge No. 2000 shall at all times be under control of the Grand Master and...

As to the regulation size: Art 273. The regulation apron shall be of white lambskin of the following dimensions: the apron shall be 16 inches square with a drop in the bib of 6 inches to the triangular point.

Art. 274. (313). Members: Apron. The regulation apron for members of the Lodge shall be of the same dimensions provided for the aprons of officers of the Lodge and shall be made of white lambskin without border or decoration; provided, it shall not be mandatory upon any Lodge to provide...

Received this memorial for Brother George Washington from the Washington Masonic Memorial in Alexandra Virginia. A very fitting program that only takes 10 minutes in any lodge. No memorization required. Eric http://www.gwmemorial.org/pdf/gw-birthday-ceremony-for-lodges.pdf

Right after I was raised the brother that taught me all my language asked me if I had a ring yet. I replied I was going to order one. He immediately took off his ring and told me to wear his until mine came in. I returned it a week later when my ring arrived but that one act meant the world...

John Paul Thomas John Paul Thomas passed away on January 10th at his home in Round Rock. He was born April 6, 1930 to J. Morris and Cleo Thomas of Bosqueville, Texas, the oldest of 5 children. He attended schools in Bruceville-Eddy, Meridian and Waco, Texas. Upon graduating from Waco High in...

Somehow the author of the original post thinks that a Texas Freemason cannot be racially tolerant and white at the same time. I respectfully disagree. I am white, Texas born and raised, a Freemason, and I could care less what your skin pigmentation is. I am also very proud of my heritage and...

What part of the obligation would that violate? It is the internal qualifications not the external qualifications.... I can tell you that there is NOTHING in the GLOT landmarks, or the law book that forbid tattoos of any kind in any manner. I just had to research this specific topic since we...

Hmmm, interesting. Would think that his home lodge and grand lodge would announce his passing. A distinguished leader by any standard and saw his name on the list that the link provided but have never heard him associated with a particular lodge. Any grand lodge would be proud of a member like...

I didnt know he was a Mason. What lodge was he a member of?

This may help if you are in Maine for longer and want to visit more: http://www.mainemason.org/lodges/index.asp

Waldoboro - King Solomon’s #61, 860 Main Street - 2nd Mon Rockland - Aurora #50, 456B Main Street - 1st Wed Thomaston - Orient #15, 201 Main Street - 1st Tue Hope this helps in some manner.

Yes, Recognition is important for several reasons. It provides legitimacy and heritage. It is a form of pedigree that you meet the standard among grand lodges and are accepted into the fold. At this years Grand Lodge of Texas, the Fraternal Recognition committee reported on the constant...

Art. 274. (313). Members: Apron. The regulation apron for members of the Lodge shall be of the same dimensions providedfor the aprons of officers of the Lodge and shall be made of white lambskin without border or decoration; provided, it shall not be mandatory upon any Lodge to provide...

One of the definitions of debate is: To deliberate on; consider. I dont think anything is wrong with that. I know we are talking semantics but its important to define the proper terms so we can control the discussion or debate properly. I dont have a problem with discuss, argie, debate, dispute...