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The Three Supporting Pillars of a Lodge

Posted on April 23, 2015 by ambryant

The Three Supporting Pillars of a Lodge. by H.A. Kingsbury ALTHOUGH it is probably true that there is no Mason, be he ever so unskilled in his Art, who is so ill informed that if he were asked, “What are … Continue reading →

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Inauguration Day and the Washington Bible

Posted on April 22, 2015 by ambryant

Every year on April 30th, the Grand Lodge of New York conducts a reenactment of the Washington Inauguration in New York City but do you know the true story of the Bible used in the original ceremony? The following text … Continue reading →

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The Interviewing Committee

Posted on April 8, 2015 by ambryant

Suggestions for Interviewing Candidates AKA Investigating Committee 1 . First and foremost, take the responsibility seriously and be thoroughly prepared to represent Freemasonry and its tenets. Business dress is recommended. Remember that you are representing the Craft. Make the appointment … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Salado Creek, and the Dawson Expedition

Posted on April 8, 2015 by ambryant

The Battle of Salado Creek, and the Dawson Expedition After the defeat of  Antonio López de Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto in 1836, the Mexicans  signed the Treaties of Velasco…  but it didn’t take long for Santa … Continue reading →

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Royal Arch Chapter Renewal

Posted on April 7, 2015 by ambryant

  This article by M:. E:. Jeffrey Williamson. Grand High Priest in State of NY, Royal Arch Masons 2010. The Five Stages of a Chapter’s Existence   Dysfunctional – Doesn’t/can’t communicate with its membership – Doesn’t/can’t communicate with Grand Chapter – even … Continue reading →

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Mozart and the Austrian Freemasons

Posted on April 7, 2015 by ambryant

MOZART AND THE AUSTRIAN FREEMASONS   His life, works and Masonic initiation. With a short history of the Austrian Freemasonry at his times. by W.Bro. Martin I.McGregor. Master of the Research Lodge of Southland No.415 (2007-08). PM and Secretary The … Continue reading →

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Short History of Pike Memorial Temple

Posted on April 2, 2015 by ambryant

A Short History of the Albert Pike Memorial Temple in Little Rock, Arkansas by Steven Tiner, Past Grand High Priest Grand Chapter of Arkansas The Albert Pike Memorial Temple is located at 700 Scott Street in Little Rock (Pulaski County). … Continue reading →

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Reflections on 9-11

Posted on September 11, 2014 by ambryant

I took this photo from the Liberty Island Ferry.  You can see that the World Financial Center was just beginning to go up on the left. But I’m getting ahead of myself.  I was born in NYC in Bellevue Hospital … Continue reading →

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A Translation of the Chinon Parchment

Posted on September 4, 2014 by ambryant

Investigation carried out by the fathers commissioned by Pope Clement V in the town of Chinon, diocese of Tours. Chinon, August 17-20, 1308 In the name of the Lord, amen. We, Berengar, by the mercy of God cardinal presbyter of … Continue reading →

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Stewards – they don’t really do much, do they?

Posted on September 2, 2014 by ambryant

by Brother Keith Becker, Educational Officer Queensbury Lodge 121, Queensbury NY The Lodge Stewards are exactly what their name implies:  The flight attendants of the Lodge.  They assist Brethren with mobility issues, fetch glasses of water for officers, etc.  During … Continue reading →

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