I don't know about the Bible in New Mexico
The Bible presentation is part of NM Ritual, with several options given in the cypher.
I don't know about the Bible in New Mexico
Unfortunately, we don't get an apron after being raised. The idea of keeping an apron and being buried with that apron is a nice one. I'm from PA and we don't receive anything at my Lodge. The worshipful master does give a lapel pin, but he does this on his own. He buys them and presents it to the newly raised brethren, which is a nice gesture.
One thing that drives me crazy is the aprons we use for non officers are filthy. Makes one want to have an office just so you get a clean apron.
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Wow! Sorry to hear this Brother. Is it for financial reasons that these aprons have not been replaced? If not I would think that it would be a matter of pride to have nice looking aprons.One thing that drives me crazy is the aprons we use for non officers are filthy. Makes one want to have an office just so you get a clean apron.
Absolutely!I am committed to being a strong voice to replace them when they start to show wear and tear and fading of the blue trim and yellowing of the white as time passes.
I agree with you 100%. I don't see why an apron can't be given to each new brother. I have not yet studied the Ahiaman Rezon or Digest of Decisions to see if this is something that it is GL policy not to do, or if it is just something that came about on it's own. I have a district school next Wednesday going through the EA degree and I will ask the District Principal as well as our DDGM to see if they know. I have been to several funerals and we do provide the deceased brother a new white apron to wear for eternity..
I like this idea!We in Sweden get individual aprons to use as long as we hold our current degree then we have to return it.
I like this idea!
Are you prohibited from buying your own Master Mason apron? I'm not being sarcastic, really want to know. That's one of the first things I did after getting raised, because I didn't want to wear the ratty old cloth aprons from the tyler's station.Unfortunately, we don't get an apron after being raised. The idea of keeping an apron and being buried with that apron is a nice one. I'm from PA and we don't receive anything at my Lodge. The worshipful master does give a lapel pin, but he does this on his own. He buys them and presents it to the newly raised brethren, which is a nice gesture.
One thing that drives me crazy is the aprons we use for non officers are filthy. Makes one want to have an office just so you get a clean apron.
The apron we are presented with we are told not to wear. We are allowed to purchase our own apron if we want, but in Michigan members only wear plain white aprons. The only exception to that is officers, PMs and life members. I bought a nice apron with blue border and S&C in the middle to wear when I visit Prince Hall Lodges.Are you prohibited from buying your own Master Mason apron? I'm not being sarcastic, really want to know. That's one of the first things I did after getting raised, because I didn't want to wear the ratty old cloth aprons from the tyler's station.
Is this in the apron presentation or just brothers saying not too? In both of my jurisdictions their are a few different apron presentations but they all say something to the effect of "its to be worn in a long and illustious career."The apron we are presented with we are told not to wear.
Are you prohibited from buying your own Master Mason apron? I'm not being sarcastic, really want to know. That's one of the first things I did after getting raised, because I didn't want to wear the ratty old cloth aprons from the tyler's station.
They tell us not to wear it. Its the apron we are to be buried in. But you have PMs thatll say if you want to wear it it's ok. Theres no official rule that prohibts us from wearing it. Just common practice. I choose not to wear mine. Some go out and but one just like it and wear that one instead.Is this in the apron presentation or just brothers saying not too? In both of my jurisdictions their are a few different apron presentations but they all say something to the effect of "its to be worn in a long and illustious career."
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Same here.They tell us not to wear it. Its the apron we are to be buried in.
No. In Kentucky we are allowed to purchase our own aprons but if you wore it in lodge, either your own or while visiting, you would stick out like a sore thumb as everyone wears the aprons supplied by the lodge. I know some PMs that have bought PM aprons but they only wear then during special occasions.Are you prohibited from buying your own Master Mason apron?
If you ever visit in another country, you'll be in for a shock, because they generally don't have aprons for anyone to wear. Everyone is expected to have their own. I really wish this country had developed that tradition.Same here.
No. In Kentucky we are allowed to purchase our own aprons but if you wore it in lodge, either your own or while visiting, you would stick out like a sore thumb as everyone wears the aprons supplied by the lodge. I know some PMs that have bought PM aprons but they only wear then during special occasions.