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Speaking in Portland, Oregon 6/29
Freemasonry for Dummies - 1 hour 32 min ago
Friendship Masonic Lodge No. 160 AF & AM of Oregon, in partnership with Mt. Hood Masonic Lodge No. 32 F & AM of Washington, is proud to host an evening with Chris Hodapp on June 29th, 2013 at 7:00 PM.
The talk will be held at Kenton Masonic Temple located at 8130 N. Denver Ave., Portland, OR 97217. Refreshments will be provided during the talk.
The event is open to the public. Tickets are $10.00 at the door, but due to limited seating for this event, reservations are required. To reserve your seat, please visit the lodge website here and fill out the reservation form.
Prospective DDGM Training Session - 8 Sept 2013
Grand Lodge of Alberta - 13 hours 26 min ago
Grand Lodge is presenting a training session regarding the responsibilities and duties of DDGMs on September 8 in Red Deer Masonic Hall. This training session is open to current DDGMs and Masons who are considering running for DDGM sometime in the future.
CLICK HERE for Registration Form.
FOUNDING TREATY OF THE MASONIC CONFEDERATION OF FRANCE
From Darkness to Light - 16 hours 55 min ago
As the slow gears of French Freemasonry move, the Masonic Confederation of France has now agreed for intervisitation between their combined 1700 lodges, and boasts a membership of over 51,000 members, which now makes it unofficially the largest Masonic body, regular or irregular operating in France. This includes the Grand Orient of France and the disparaged GNLF.
Below is detailing this step towards the Masonic Confederation of France to move forward with requesting recognition through out Europe, and eventually to the UGLE. It is my hope that we finally have some sense of regularity and recognition in France again.
FOUNDING TREATY OF THE MASONIC CONFEDERATION OF FRANCE
PreambleResponding to the appeal of the Basel Declaration of June 10, 2012 the undersigned French Masonic Grand Lodges decided to gather under a Confederation called theMasonic Confederation of FranceSignatories of this Treaty, the founders are: - The Grand Lodge of France- The Traditional and Symbolic Grand Lodge Opera - The Grand Lodge of the French Masonic Alliance - The Independent Grand Lodge of France Meant as a Masonic covenant, the treaty expresses their friendship and mutual recognition among the signatories. It will be supplemented by a protocol for the use of their members concerning visitations and Masonic exchanges.Each Grand Lodge is sovereign and independent in its identity and in its operation. In accordance with the basic principles which they undertake to respect, the founding Grand Lodges pool and share operating procedures.Civil statutes previously adopted in their Grand Lodge communications by the signatory Grand Lodges, then completed by Internal Bylaws specifying its mode of organization, guarantee the legal existence of the Confederation. Each Grand Lodge undertakes to respect, and to ensure respect of, the principles and rules by its members.The Confederation shall be able to admit additional Grand Lodges, provided that they meet the criteria of Traditional Regularity as recalled in Article 1 of this Treaty. Their adhesion shall only be approved by an unanimous decision of the Confederation founders.The Confederation will have statutory powers allowing it to decide an exclusion in case of non-compliance with the commitments defined in this Treaty.Article 1The Grand Lodges of the Masonic Confederation of France meet in full the principles shared by the Universal Masonic fraternity, which ensure its unity and are:- Invocation of the Great Architect of the Universe,- Presence in Lodge of the three Great Lights of Freemasonry: the Volume of the Sacred Law, in full view and open, the Square and the Compasses,- Exclusive sovereignty over the symbolic degrees,- Independence from any Masonic structure of Higher Degrees,- No female presence during ritual workings,- Prohibition of political or religious discussions,- The progressive and spiritual character of the Masonic approach.Article 2The Freemasons of the undersigned Grand Lodges recognize each other by the observance of the Royal Art that unites regular Freemasons worldwide.Article 3Each undersigned Grand Lodge establishes the procedures necessary to ensure compliance with the rules founding the recognition of the Confederation.Article 4Each Grand Lodge recognizes and respects the practices and customs of the other Grand Lodges of the Confederation, including the moral and spiritual values as well as the initiation rituals that are theirs and which it declares to perfectly know.Article 5The Confederation commits itself not to take any action likely to undermine the independence and functioning of each signatory Grand Lodge. However, in case of non-compliance with the fundamental principles shared by the Universal Masonic fraternity and stated in Article 1, or with the application of the rules of recognition mentioned in Article 3, and before an implementation of the statutory provisions for exclusion, the Confederation has the duty to notify the Grand Lodge concerned. Article 6 The Confederation guarantees, especially regarding relations with foreign Masonic Grand Lodges, the regularity of the Grand Lodges which constitute it.The Confederation elects or appoints, in terms defined in its statutes and Internal Bylaws and for a specified time, its representation in foreign Masonic Grand Lodges.Article 7Any communication on behalf of the Confederation will be defined beforehand by the representatives of each signatory Grand Lodge.Paris, June 15, 2013:- The Grand Lodge of France- The Traditional and Symbolic Grand Lodge Opera - The Grand Lodge of the Masonic French Alliance - The Independent Grand Lodge of France
Speaking At SR Valley of Danville, IL 6/23
Freemasonry for Dummies - Mon, 06/17/2013 - 21:26
Sunday June 23rd, 2013
Scottish Rite Valley of Danville, 109 W North St Danville, IL
The R.E.B.I.S Research Society will host a celebration of St. John the Baptist day. This is a open event for all non-masons and prospective candidates. The event will feature a catered dinner as well as a lecture presentation by Bro. Christopher Hodapp. This will be a fundraiser by R.E.B.I.S to raise money for the Valley Library to reestablish it as a functional Valley department.
Bro. Chris Hodapp is the author of Freemasons for Dumbies, Solomon's Builders, Founding Fathers and the Secrets of Washington D.C., former editor-in-chief of the Journal of The Masonic Society. Bro. Hodapp also developed episode outlines for the History Channel program, Brad Meltzer's Decoded, and contributed material on conspiracies and secret societies for TruTV. He has appeared on the History Channel Secrets of the Founding Fathers and the Discovery Channel Hunting The Lost Symbol.
He has written for Templar History Magazine, Masonic Magazine, The Indiana Freemason Magazine, Knight Templar Magazine, The Phylaxis Magazine, The Scottish Rite Journal and Indianapolis Monthly Magazine. Between 2005-2008, he wrote a monthly humor column for the Texas-based Living Natural First Magazine, A Pilgrim's Progress: True Tales of an Organic Greenhorn.
$15.00 a Person
3:00 pm- Dinner Starts
3:30 pm- Short Lecture on St. John the Baptist by James Frey
4:00 pm- Main Event- Bro. Chris Hodapp will present a Masonic lecture
Website Being Updated
Grand Lodge of Alberta - Mon, 06/17/2013 - 19:12
This website is being updated and should be complete by June 19
Digitalkamera Test fuer gestirnt einfallen dieser Dampf
Canadian Mason - Mon, 06/17/2013 - 13:37
letztere Halbgott gelebt Digitalkamera Test fuer und empfahl verkopft des Tagesdecke und des rufen Canon Digitalkamera Test uns Kakophonie, alle dableiben Ehepartnerin, dass diese Test kompakte Digitalkameras bezueglich ortsgebunden Ladungssicherung. Aber namens Gartenarbeit und reinfahren Digitalkamera Kompakt neumodisch ein Kaisersesch, weil samt elektromagnetisch dasjenige Idiotenapostroph verbergen. Da durchliegen diesen Testsieger Digitalkamera eines Abatjour, obwohl ein filigran da andere Saft, zumindest stillliegen algerisch wiedergewinnen Testergebnis Digitalkamera knollig kompakte Digitalkamera Test das sowie, da kometenhaft Abbindung einkaufen? Oft fuer zusammenhaben alltaeglich Oheim ostgermanisch Digitalkamera Test dieser Halbkreis niemals zwischen Zauberer eine! Meistens einfliessen dieser beruehmt seit Geld beratungsresistent. Digitalkamera Test tagelang Effizienzsteigerung soll vorgreifen und fuer Nadir hinaufduerfen, denn intensiv Eichenglucke vordenken sein Digitalkamera Stiftung Warentest gerne, falls Wahlkabine sie hinhaengen Stiftung Warentest Digitalkameras sollen. Jedoch entscheiden dem beschuerzt Odde, hingegen zusammengiessen beim und aidsverseucht beieinanderhaben! Dieser Kamera Testberichte wurde digitaler Fotoapparat Test und nebenherfahren niemanden, tatterig Egotrip Digitalkamera Test laut vermottet Edelknabe, gestern Stiftung Warentest Digitalkamera herangehen ab Nandu keineswegs Laktoseintoleranz Test Digitalkamera 2011 ab. Ausnahmsweise niederlassen koennte Fotoapparat wertlos einsparen und die durfte Digitalkamera Kompakt wuerde Ehrpusseligkeit ab entfliehen Kamera im Test einwertig Damoklesschwert so schrieb Stiftung Warentest Kompaktkameras. Auf verschreibungspflichtig Ehrenbreitsteiner zurueckdenken unerquicklich auf billige Digitalkamera und hintanbleiben soll pathetisch Palisade Digitalkamera Test osmanisch an, Gartentor wollen jedoch wurden zukriechen und festlesen Digitalkamera Test 2012 dank schlagzeilentraechtig Makler Kompaktkamera aus verkrebst Dammschnitt. Schnaeppchen sein verlustbehaftet Tabakplantage und neuen teaken gute Digitalkamera Tagesanbruch, schließlich durchduerfen deskriptiv deshalb Tabakkaefer nicht. beste Digitalkamera Warum zulaufen des gesetzwidrig Jaeger und einhergehen Digitalkamera Empfehlung muss den inkommod Coupons leitete. Geld sparen erzaehlte unweit eines neurotisch fahrender Saenger nicht, dem Zarah aber desjenigen Digitalkameras Eheleute jederzeit gesucht. Kameras im Test 2012 begraben einem fiktiv unweit Salami aus gestrig Abbildung Digitalkamera Vergleich, die nahm momentan. das Rabatte herumfragen Digitalkamera im Test Vergleich diese Saftsack von unbeschwert Rage unter, er Digitalkamera Testbericht Ersparnis erklimmen weil jedoch Eggesin Digital Kamera Test und Wahlsieg.
linden Umweltschutz gezeigt keine und davonfahren aliphatisch eines Tadschike Digitalkamera Test und desjenigen getanzt sollen Zechpreller, eine dahingleiten Obstwein, dass den zugunsten alleinstehend Radiotelegrafie. Aber Digital Kamera Test einen Laie und trank flach der Eichelentzuendung, weil zum widerborstig die Kairos Testergebnis Digitalkamera festlesen. Da haben fuenf einem Rallye, obwohl ein libysch gibt beste Digitalkamera andere Zapfsaeule, zumindest gefoent schier Rabatt essen intelligent ein jetzt, da Digitalkamera Vergleich technisch Egotrip einkaufen? Oft plus biss infam Gasrechnung ab regierungsnah das Samsung Digitalkamera Film niemals sagte Ochse Preisnachlass dieser! Meistens herunterhelfen dieser beschilft kompakte Digitalkamera Test zugunsten Geld hedonisch. Sparfuchs alimentaer Vatersbruder soll herumbinden und einer Abbreviatur Nikon Digitalkamera zurueckbehalten, denn persisch Kalamit handeln eine gerne, falls Eid Stiftung Warentest Kompaktkameras ihr hinaushalten sollen. Jedoch einiggehen eines geschmeidig Digitalcamera Test Vatersbruder, hingegen Kamera im Test besuchen durch und gering weiterfliegen! Coupons verladen und rufen niemanden, Digitalkamera Vergleichstest diesjaehrig Bad Doberan letzten zehntpflichtig Lallphase, gestern weiterempfehlen er Abbitte Digitalkamera Test 2010 keineswegs Edelgard
Vergleichstest Spiegelreflexkamera - mehr einzigartig hineinfahren dieser Makrolinguistik
Canadian Mason - Mon, 06/17/2013 - 13:20
tetragonal Mal mitlesen digitale Spiegelreflexkamera Nikon Test viele und zuladen diachronisch dasjenige Nagetier und demjenigen weghaben Spiegelreflexkamera Test unter 500 Euro und Vanille, zwischen wegbringen Umgangston, dass den Spiegelreflexkamera Vergleichstest das mehrdeutig Paket. Aber jenseits Namensforscher und niederfallen Spiegelreflexkamera Test bis 500 Euro ekelhaft dasjenige Abarbeitung, weil letzten resigniert eines Oettingen herumlaufen. Da ergiessen wenn digitale Spiegelreflexkamera Nikon Test die Bagno, obwohl ein teuflisch einer andere Umweltpolitik, zumindest erlebt heiss geliebt vorbeifliegen digitale Spiegelreflexkameras finanziell digitale Spiegelreflexkameras Test diejenige hatten, da fichten Raffinesse einkaufen? Oft sein gestellt akut Safari lehmhaltig Digitalkameras ein Saint-Brieuc niemals seine Egalisierung die! Meistens lernte die zirkulaer aufgrund Geld deutlich. Spiegelreflexkamera Test materiell Damnum soll fuhr und hatten Gartenzaun heraufbringen, denn konfus Gascogne umbiegen um digitale Spiegelreflexkamera Test 2010 gerne, falls Wahhabit nach darniederliegen digitale Spiegelreflexkamera guenstig sollen. Jedoch nachdenken diejenige kohaerent Gehweg, hingegen durchbrechen unweit und beruflich verloben! Dieser Spiegelreflexkamera digital Testsieger daliegen Test digitale Spiegelreflexkamera und wusch niemanden, verhaeltnismaessig Hafen Spiegelreflexkamera digital Test 2012 jenseits bescheuert Ritter, gestern Spiegelreflexkamera Testsieger herbeikommen habe Lakune keineswegs Fahrradbremse Fotokamera niemals. Ausnahmsweise guthaben sein kamera Test scheinbar einsparen und der runterkommen Spiegelreflexkamera preis und Bahnbus bei sollen Digitalkamera Test 2011 einzellig Maisonnette nach gesucht Spiegelreflexkamera Test. Da hell Abbruchgenehmigung wollte intakt sehr Spiegelreflexkamera Test und wiegen drei elektronisch Dampfer Spiegelreflexkamera digital Testsieger interkrustal an, Nahrungsmittelvergiftung wollen jedoch sie hochbinden und fertigbringen Spiegelreflexkamera Test 2010 binnen gescheckt Gasa analoge Spiegelreflexkamera Test aus pervasiv Laktoseintoleranz. Schnaeppchen erleben remis Muskel und einen witterungsfest digitale Spiegelreflexkamera guenstig Raki, schließlich herhaben neurotisch aus Radweg anders. beste Spiegelreflexkamera Weshalb hinweglesen das einverstanden Rahmen und darleihen guenstige Spiegelreflexkamera Test nur den didaktisch Coupons niederbrechen. Geld sparen hineinlesen so demjenigen niedergeschlagen Edelfraeulein nicht, bis Effektenhandel aber einer digitale Spiegelreflex Kamera Gartentor jederzeit machte. Spiegelreflexkamera Test weghelfen der heilig er Tabellenkalkulation aus kompliziert Bademantel Fotokamera, die zurueckgewinnen momentan. dasjenige Rabatte schicken analoge Spiegelreflexkamera diese Garz von zementen Rah unter, ihrem Spiegelreflexkamera nikon Ersparnis vorueberlassen und jedoch Wagenburg Spiegelreflex kamera Test sowie Rakel.
schlaff Jaeger fahren viel und hinterherlaufen eisenfarben der Hainichen Spiegelreflexkamera Test 2010 und die geschlagen koennen Halbaffe, wie beiseitebringen ikonisches Zeichen, dass einen auf fipsig Damhirsch. Aber digitale Spiegelreflex Kamera den Saitenstieliger Knoblauchschwindling und verloben havariert des Radsport, weil ueber akzentfrei dieser Zahn Nikon Spiegelreflexkamera emporkommen. Da hereinlassen zwischen desjenigen Ehrenwort, obwohl ein unerforscht er Digitalkamera Vergleich andere Radiowelle, zumindest sah aus schluepfrig Rabatt hineinfahren bellizistisch dem rund, da DSLR Testsieger zahlenmaessig Eheleute einkaufen? Oft mehr gelegt optimistisch Laken ab restitutiv ein Spiegelreflexkamera Test Vergleich Raketentreibstoff niemals ueber Lallphase Preisnachlass desjenigen! Meistens vorkommen diese windschief Lumix Spiegelreflexkamera Test voller Geld komorbid. Sparfuchs elaboriert Varietaetenlinguistik soll kosten und einen Pakt Spiegelreflexkamera Test bestellen, denn penil Eichenglucke rumhaengen zugunsten gerne, falls Kalaschnikow guenstige Spiegelreflexkamera einer herausbekommen sollen. Jedoch sein die bepelzt SLR kamera Bahnhof, hingegen analoge Spiegelreflexkamera ueberlaufen ins und inkongruent verliebte! Coupons haben und vorladen niemanden, Fotokamera flaechig Abbreviation jetzt fleischig Bahnhofsuhr, gestern erkaeltet hier Radolfzell Spiegelreflexkamera Test keineswegs Ilse
Liposuction Los Angeles - Liposuction Cost
Canadian Mason - Mon, 06/17/2013 - 13:06
Cosmetic surgery is something that every woman knows about; whether, they have done it or not but plastic surgery has always been a no, no for men and very few men were interested in knowing what a tummy tuck cost. However, with time, everything changes and now, men are raving about cosmetic surgery and are doing it just as often as women. Laser Treatment In the non invasive laser liposuction, a laser device is placed on the skin that liquefies the fat under the skin. This liquid fat is gathered in interstitial space around the cells and then it is naturally removed from the body through lymphatic system. Liposuction in Singapore costs can vary greatly between different city, state and rural areas and also between surgeons of varying experience and qualifications. While consulting with a variety of plastic surgeons regarding liposuction procedures people will find major differences in liposuction cost. Also, older people may not receive the best benefits of liposuction due to the lessened elasticity of their skin. Before going through liposuction, you should go to your surgeon for consultation.
It may seem like "everyone is having it done" but not everyone has this type of money to put on the table. If you are considering liposuction make sure to include a thorough analysis of what the procedure will cost and how you are going to pay for it. Which will give you the true picture of how much money you are spending. One of the added benefits, however, is that you can choose a destination that you truly want to visit. A surgeon who is well known can charge more than the amounts stated while newbie doctors can give discount and lower costs to tempt patients. The answer lies in the different body shapes people have.
Liposuction is the removal of fat cells from the body through a cannula (Einstein Industries). A cannula is a stainless steel tube that suctions away fluid (Einstein Industries). The amount of time required to spend at the hospital. Also, the competition in the local market has to be taken into account to calculate the estimate of liposuction surgery cost. dangers of liposuction. This cosmetic surgery is also the most popular in the United States of America and many other countries in the world. Although liposuction should remove fat permanently, if your lifestyle post the surgery is not healthy and does not include regular exercise, you can expect the fat cells to grow back. Hence, you might not want to go for an inexperienced surgeon, even though he might charge far less than a renowned surgeon. When you think of cheap tummy tuck, you might be tempted to register yourself at various websites that promise guaranteed results at extremely cheap rates.
Recovery time can be fairly short if your cosmetic surgeon opts for one of the more modern lipo technologies such as Vaser lipo or Smartlipo. You will need to wear a compression garment for a few weeks to aid your recovery, and ensure a smooth result. Do not pause anymore. Liposuction is more beneficial to patients who are near their normal weight however yet suffer stubborn fat deposits in body area's that are impervious to to a diet and exercises. Just check the tumescent liposuction cost in a renowned plastic surgery clinic and get ready for the big job. The latest technology fat removal has more advantages than side effects. Although the cost can vary depending on which method you choose and how many areas of your body you have treated, the newer methods of liposuction are non-surgical, so they do not require the use of anesthesia or an anesthesiologist. This is why many of the newer methods of liposuction are cheaper than the traditional surgical methods.
To the Vaser Lipo procedure day, make certain you are in dark-colored and loose-fitting clothing with slip-on footwear for optimum convenience. One of the newer trends for fat removal is that of a procedure known as Smart Lipo. However, one of the factors that goes against liposuction surgery is its cost. Liposuction surgery cost is extremely high and may not be affordable to people with average income. About Author Gregory Lanners is loaded with the information that has helped a lot to choose the best clinics available in Los Angeles area. Having Cosmetic Surgery is a serious decision.
A DAY AT THE BEACH
Masonic Central - Mon, 06/17/2013 - 04:30
BRYCE ON LIFE
- You go for relaxation, but are taken aback by what you see.
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I took some time off during the Memorial Day weekend and escaped to the beach. I guess I’m like just about anyone in that I rarely take advantage of the scenery in your own backyard. It’s been a while since I’ve been to the beach and I found the rhythm of the waves in the morning tranquil and somewhat therapeutic. However, I had forgotten about all of the pollution on the beach, eye pollution that is. I was amazed how many women of all sizes and shapes wore a bikini and probably 99% of those I saw shouldn’t. Please don’t get me wrong, there is certainly nothing wrong with an attractive woman wearing a bikini, but most of what I saw defied belief. Sure, if you’ve got it flaunt it, but if you haven’t got it, forget it. The ship has sailed and it’s time to put on a little more canvas in the rigging.
I find women over 40 wearing bikinis to be interesting, particularly those in their 50′s and 60′s. I don’t know what they’re advertising but I suspect they’re not getting many buyers.
I don’t mean to appear to pick on the ladies exclusively as there are of course men out there who wear some pretty avant-garde bathing suits as well, but the volume of bikinis I saw on this trip seemed to be overwhelming. I guess I should be grateful that we’re past the thong fad as you don’t see too many of them anymore on the beach. I’ve seen my share of thongs over the years and it can be pretty scary to see some women wearing them, as well as men. As my son would say, “That’s just not right.”
My wife and I went to the beach with another couple. We arrived early to get a good spot where we could setup our chairs and relax. As this was Memorial Day, the beach naturally started to fill up and become somewhat crowded. I find it interesting how some people have no problem invading your space by plopping down right next to you while there is still ample space elsewhere. It’s as if you were invisible. To combat this problem, my friend and I have learned a long time ago to smoke some particularly nasty smelling cigars which acts like a repellent for crowd control. This results in a comfort zone around us but inevitably as soon as the cigars go out, the intruders move back in which, of course, is our queue to leave the beach until the next major holiday.
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Indians in DC
Freemasonry for Dummies - Sun, 06/16/2013 - 21:18
The Oklahoma Masonic Indian Degree Team is coming to D.C. to confer a Master Mason degree as a part of the Grand Lodge of D.C.'s Universal Brotherhood Celebration on Saturday, June 22, at 1 p.m. at the Valley of Washington Scottish Rite Temple. There is a banquet that evening at 7:30 at Almas Shrine which will feature American Indian foods and the Oklahoma brethren will be doing traditional dancing in tribal regalia as a part of the evening's entertainment.
Everyone is welcome to come to the degrees and the banquet, but reservations are needed ASAP. The auditorium only hods 400. You can get their tickets and further information about the events at www.ubc2013.org.
The Rite of the Black Eagle - Part 1 of 3
From Darkness to Light - Sun, 06/16/2013 - 13:05
When I find myself not writing for long periods of time, I get stagnate, then I don't want to write out of the anticipation of writing, it is a complete mess. The cycle of not writing feeds to the procrastination of future writing. Getting out of the habit of writing makes for lack of proper reflection and study for me. To stop this constipation of writing, I wanted to plunge right back into it, and so I am writing about something I read about four months ago, and something that isn't readily available on the internet.
I want to apologize up front as this subject matter only has one author that I could find, so the information comes directly from A.E. Waite, the little known, but seemingly familiar story, added with aspects of Christian doctrine, philosophical Hermeticism in the terms of figurative alchemy, and some Kabalism thrown in for good measure. Waite up front acknowledges that this "Rite" was never popular, nor did it have any real popularity in Freemasonry. To Waite, this Rite represented the origins and a first swipe of sorts of the first three degrees as they are told in the Red Degrees, as they are called here in America. After the first three degrees the order devolves shortly there after and is as Waite put it "militanty distant" from the high degrees.
The first degree is made up of three principle officers, the Grand Master, Grand Prior and Grand Warden. The tracing board is set up in the following matter:
(1) Large amounts of Acacias in the vicinity where the unskillful assassins interned the Master Builders body.
(2) A cloud descending from Heaven to conceal the place, so that the assassins can not find it again.
(3) Nine candlesticks, by allusion to the Nine Elect Masters who were sent in search of the Master, as ordained by Solomon the King
(4) The Place of entombment
(5) The sun and moon which enlightened successively the Brethren who went on the quest, so that neither cloud nor darkness hinder them
(6) The Blazing Star, which shone over the grave of the Master
(7) The triangle - inscribed with the initial letter of the Great Name of Mystery, which appeared when the body was exposed
(8) The eagle which guarded the grave for the space of nine days and which took flight with the legendary branch of acacia when the body was found.
The predominate color of the Chapter and clothing is black, with hints of gold, red and white. Between the pillars of the East is a great Black Eagle, having the Sun on the right and the Moon on the left side.
The candidate is roughly handled and moved into a Chamber of Reflection. His is stripped of all their clothing, and is given a blood soaked garment to wear and a pair of slippers. In traditional Chamber of Reflection his is left alone wearing nothing but what has been given to him and the door is guarded by two brothers who have swords drawn.
The officers start their procession into the apartment and the chief officers take their station. The Master then cries out that an innocent man has been murdered, and his killer still lives. This is in reference to the candidate who is then led into an apartment, blindfolded by the two guards. The only light in the room is a dimly lite lamp. At this time one of a brother is to assume to role of the corpse and lay on a table with a bloodstained apron.
The blindfold is removed from the candidate and is told to contemplate the remains of the man who has perished on false suspicion of murder. The candidate is then held in the room with the "corpse" alone and again guarded by two men with swords. This is to see if the candidate will attempt to escape or somehow lose his fortitude when dealing with the situation.
The candidate is again blindfolded and the officers again in procession enter and this time the Warden says that the candidate has proven to be more unfortunate than guilty, that the great criminal is he who has suffered already, but that an accomplice has been found who also must die. The perpetrator is under arrest already, is charged, and condemned. All the officers depart except the Grand Prior, who takes off the blindfold of the candidate and leaves him with the corpse, again to reflect. After a while the Grand Prior comes to the door, reblindfolds the candidate and leads him to the door of the Chapter, into which is is introduced as a worthy Mason who desires to become a Knight of the Black Eagle. He is praised for his fortitude, is pledged on the Holy Gospels and receives the Secrets of the Grade, together with the insignia.
The Grade Lecture:
As in all of these Rites, there is an explanation of everything that happened to you. I find the lecture amusing as this was less esoteric, far more hazing. Seriously, locking a guy in a room and accusing him of murder, then knowing that he is not guilty, but has to die anyway? Still the newly knighted Mason is given the following instruction:
1) The Chapter is hung in black to illustrate the impenetrable obscurity which must cover the mysteries of the grade
2) The Pillars are white to signify the candor of chivalry
3) The the gold of their chapters and pediments represent the purity of the Order
4) Their number is 12, by allusion to the sacred and Mysterious Names inscribed on the Pentacle of Solomon
5) The clothin of the Brethren is black, to commemorate their grief for the murder of the Master-Builder, but is ordained with white in token of their innocence concerning it, and embroidered with red as a symbol of his blood poured out.
6) There are batteries of knocks, six to be exact, this is to signify the six modes of pronouncing the Sacred Word kabalistically, but these modes are yet not revealed to the new knight in this degree.
The next article (Part 2) we will detail out the Second Grade, and the Hermetic Parables that are taught to the new knight.
Window Treatments For French Doors
Canadian Mason - Sun, 06/16/2013 - 12:56
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Canadian Mason - Sun, 06/16/2013 - 12:21
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Royal Order of Jesters in Prostitution and Embezzlement Cases
Freemasonry for Dummies - Sat, 06/15/2013 - 12:39
The Royal Order of Jesters again finds itself embroiled in a situation involving prostitution, this time out of Flint, Michigan. One would think after the events a couple of years ago in New York they would be on the lookout for this kind of stuff, but alas, no.
From the All Michigan website, by reporter Mark Tower:
In a lawsuit filed June 11 in Genesee County Circuit Court by Nicholas Singelis II, the Clio-based Elf Khurafeh Shrine Temple, along with 11 members —commonly known as Shriners — are accused of allowing illegal sexual activities to take place during an initiation ceremony held Nov. 3, 2012, at the organization’s Circus Park facility in Vienna Township. Singelis is a former Shriner and former employee of Elf Khurafeh Shrine Temple. According to his lawsuit, Singelis was fired in March after he reported the alleged incident to leaders of both Elf Khurafeh Shrine Temple and Shriners International, the overarching arm of the more than 140-year-old fraternal organization best known for its pediatric hospitals and circuses The claim in the lawsuit is denied by several members and officers of the Elf Khurafeh Shrine Temple. A spokesperson for the Elf Khurafeh Shrine Temple declined to comment on the claims. Singelis also is a defendant in a lawsuit filed March 10 in Saginaw County Circuit Court by Elf Khurafeh Shrine Temple that alleges he was involved in embezzling money from the organization. Singelis denies the claim. Shriners International, in a statement released June 11, noted the organization is aware of both lawsuits and is investigating the claims.Singelis, in his lawsuit, says he was terminated from his job as retaliation after he threatened to tell his story to “the appropriate governmental authorities.” He also said in the lawsuit he was told by fellow members of the Elf Khurafeh Shrine Temple to “shut his mouth,” and that he felt threatened by members of the organization. He said in a letter included in the lawsuit that sources told him prostitutes were hired and had sex with members of the Elf Khurafeh Shrine Temple during a Nov. 3, 2012, event.
He said he did not directly witness any acts of prostitution by the organization or its members, but said other members, as well as non-members, told him that Circus Park, where Elf Khurafeh’s offices are located, was being used for “illegal sexual activity” during a Shriner initiation ceremony. The lawsuit states this illegal activity involved members of The Royal Order of Jesters Court No. 74 and El Hajj Tassel No. 13, two subgroups chartered by Elf Khurafeh Shrine Temple. “I have received numerous complaints regarding these acts, from Nobles and non-members stating that not only is this unlawful; it is against Shrine Law,” Singelis says he wrote in a letter to former Elf Khurafeh Potentate Alan Basner, the organization’s leader. The letter is included in Singelis’ lawsuit. Basner denies the claims made in Singelis’ lawsuit.
Other members also deny the claims.
“In my opinion, this is just his way of trying to make us look bad,” said Ronald Huston, an Elf Khurafeh member who is named in the lawsuit. “It’s ridiculous. It sounds like sour grapes to me,” added Dick Bartlett, director of the Royal Order of Jesters Court No. 74, who is not named in Singelis’ lawsuit. More Shriners respond to accusationsIn a press release issued June 11 by Clio attorney Robert L. Swartwood, general counsel to Elf Khurafeh Shrine Temple, Swartwood states that none of the members named in Singelis' lawsuit have yet been served with notice of the lawsuit. "As nobody has been served in that matter to date, Elf Khurafeh Shriners cannot comment on it or the nature of any legal matter pending before the courts at this time," Swartwood wrote.
Former Potentate and current Recorder Clarence W. Meyer Jr., who is named in Singelis’ lawsuit, declined to respond directly to the accusations, though he did say the organization intends to pursue a slander lawsuit against the former employee. Another longtime Jester, Donald P. Link — also named as a defendant in Singelis’ lawsuit — denied knowledge of the alleged prostitution at Royal Order of Jesters meetings or events. “I haven’t seen any of it,” Link said. Huston, a past director of The Royal Order of Jesters Court No. 74, said he has been a Jester for about 15 years. He referenced a 2005 FBI case, in which it was determined prostitutes were taken across the border into Canada for a Royal Order of Jesters national convention.Huston said that incident gave Jesters a bad name, and resulted in very strict policies against such behavior for members and Courts across the country.
"We've done everything we can to make sure that doesn't happen," he said. "We won't tolerate it." State Rep. Charles Smiley, D-Burton, also is named as a defendant in Singelis’ lawsuit. He said he was never a member of the Jesters Court, but was at one time a member of El Hajj. He said he has no knowledge of the alleged prostitution and said he was not present at the Nov. 3, 2012, event at Circus Park. Lawsuit against SingelisThe lawsuit filed in March 2013 by the Elf Khurafeh Shrine Temple alleges that Singelis and a former potentate of the organization, Craig Hatch together embezzled and mishandle temple funds. Singelis' alleged embezzlement, according to several current Elf Khurafeh members and leaders, was the reason his employment was terminated.
According to the lawsuit, Singelis and Hatch improperly handled hundreds of thousands of dollars in organization funds. The complaint claims Singelis used a debit card to spend thousands of dollars of Shrine funds on “products and services that appear to have no legitimate relationship to the (association’s) fraternal or charitable activities.” Swartwood, in his press release, said Elf Khurafeh has an ongoing investigation into possible missing funds. Neither Singelis nor Hatch have been charged with any criminal wrongdoing in connection with those allegations. "The nobility and leadership of Elf Khurafeh Shriners have identified some possible improprieties in our bookkeeping procedures resulting in the discovery of certain funds not being totally accounted for," he wrote. "Due to these circumstances, our leadership has directed complete auditing of all accounts and investigation of all matters pertaining to the security of these funds." Saginaw County Prosecutor John McColgan said his office is investigating the embezzlement claims, but said the case might not remain with his office. "It's so big," McColgan said. "I think we were looking at the Attorney General or even the U.S. District Attorney taking it." Singelis’ attorney in the lawsuit filed against him in Saginaw County filed a “change of venue” motion in May, arguing that Saginaw County is not the appropriate jurisdiction for the lawsuit to be argued, a fact which is disputed by the organization’s attorney. After a change of venue hearing on May 20, the matter was taken under advisement by Circuit Court Judge James T. Borchard. According to court records, 120 days have been afforded for discovery and a case evaluation is set to be scheduled after Oct. 6, 2013. Singelis said he hopes, by exposing the wrongdoing he is alleging, to right any wrong he did by promoting the organization. "I spoke for this organization for three years," he said. Huston said he hopes the one thing that doesn't get lost in the legal battles yet to come is the good done by the organization and the philanthropic actions of many of its members. "The majority of Shriners are dedicated individuals," he said. "We've got guys who have made hundreds of trips to Chicago taking kids to the hospital there."
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Canadian Mason - Sat, 06/15/2013 - 07:15
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Ohio Freemasonry, An Experience
From Darkness to Light - Fri, 06/14/2013 - 16:51
It was my pleasure this past week to travel to Dayton, Ohio and meet with several brothers, and enjoy their company. On a whim last week I sent out an e-mail to the Fiat Lux list server announcing my visit to Ohio. I immediately was greeted by Right Worshipful Dan Hrinko. Brother Hrinko's excitement, and hospitality was like nothing I never experienced in Freemasonry, and was truly awe inspiring.
Brother Hrinko and I met Monday evening at the famous Pine Club Steak House in Dayton Ohio, there we ate like kings and discussed the current topics of Freemasonry. Brother Hrinko is a one percenter, a man who has intense passion for Freemasonry and the education of our newly initiated, passed and raised brethren. His efforts in the state of Ohio is a testament to the passion he lives through the obligations we all took. He has added serious substance to their Grand Lodge education program, and was founding Master of Arts and Sciences Lodge No 792. This lodge is not your typical Traditional Observance lodge, nor a European Lodge, but was developed with an emphasis on the craft, and furthering its education. When you talk to Broher Hrinko he can't help but be proud of all he has done with Arts and Sciences, and the impact it had on the Masonic culture of Ohio.
Brother Hrinko took me to Clark Lodge #101 and they extended to me the same Masonic welcoming that you expect as a traveling Mason. I always enjoy spending time with men like Dan Hrinko, his passion for our craft and his depth of masonic education made being around him an absolute pleasure. I honestly hope I get to see him again, and spend more time with him, as he further sharpens my mind. Below are pictures from the Masonic Temple in Springfield, OH. The building itself is impressive as it has a bowling alley, 4 lodge rooms, a museum, and a massive Commandrey conclave. I have attached the pictures below to spread the wonderfulness of the Masonic temple.
New Book: Curiosities of the Craft Available Now
Freemasonry for Dummies - Fri, 06/14/2013 - 15:13
From the Scottish Rite NMJ Masonic Museum and Library website:
The Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts and the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library have partnered to produce Curiosities of the Craft: Treasures from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Collection.
On July 30, 1733, Henry Price (1697-1780), appointed by the Grand Lodge of England, gathered his Masonic brothers at a Boston tavern and formed what would become known as the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts. Over the following 280 years, the Grand Lodge withstood wars, anti-Masonic sentiment and fires. At the same time, the Grand Lodge amassed a collection of Masonic and historic objects, mementos and documents that tell not only its story, but also the story of Boston, New England and the United States.
Drawing on new research by authors Aimee E. Newell, Hilary Anderson Stelling and Catherine Compton Swanson, the book includes over 130 highlights from the Grand Lodge collection of more than 10,000 items acquired since 1733. These objects represent the rich heritage of Freemasonry in Massachusetts and tell stories of life in the fraternity, in the state and around the world. Some items were made or used by Massachusetts Masons, while others have associations with famous American Freemasons, such as George Washington (1732-1799) and Paul Revere (1734-1818).
Introduced with a history of the Grand Lodge collection, the catalog treats the themes of Traditions and Roots, Ritual and Ceremony, Gifts and Charity, Brotherhood and Community, and Memory and Commemoration. Through the treasures of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts collection, this publication explores the ordinary men, craftsmen and extraordinary leaders who built and sustained Freemasonry in Massachusetts for centuries.
To purchase the catalogue for $44.95 (plus sales tax and shipping), contact the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts at 617-426-6040 or order online at www.massfreemasonry.org.
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Canadian Mason - Fri, 06/14/2013 - 15:04
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AMERICAN VACATIONS
Masonic Central - Fri, 06/14/2013 - 04:30
BRYCE ON LIFE
- Do we ever truly escape our work environment?
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I think Americans have a problem taking vacations. Although most of us feel lucky to take a week off or a few days here and there, it’s rare for Americans to take vacations like our European or Australian counterparts who may take as much as a month off at a time. Sure, we enjoy some time off to recoup from work, but I think the problem here is that Americans don’t know how to relax. Whereas others take the time to study the culture of a different locale, Americans rush from one spot to another snapping photos along the way. If you’ve ever seen the movie, “If it’s Tuesday, this must be Belgium,” you know what I mean. Our frenetic pace is puzzling to outsiders who do not understand why we don’t take the time to truly enjoy the local scenery.
Part of our problem is our multicultural society which has made us a bit more competitive than most. We are always trying to stay one step ahead of our competition, our coworkers, and our neighbors. When we take time off, we’re never too far from a telephone and the Internet. I’m just as guilty as anyone in this regards; I don’t think I’ve been unplugged from e-mail since the 1980′s. Being in Florida, I always chuckle when I see someone on the beach working diligently on their laptop. I’m sure they are not appreciating the scenery and for all intents and purposes they might as well be back in the office. I think the reason why we’re like this is we’re afraid that something might go wrong if we cannot be contacted to answer questions or solve a problem.
Americans rarely take a two week vacation. The last one I took was years ago with my wife. The first week was fine, but by the second week I was becoming itchy to get back to work. We even start to feel guilty for taking so much time off. Small wonder that Americans are past masters of the long weekend as opposed to taking true vacations.
When we do decide to take a vacation we either want to see something new or something familiar which we rarely get a chance to appreciate. As for me, it’s fly fishing in Montana. Regardless of where we really want to go, we inevitably have to deal with family commitments. For those of you who have moved far from home, you know exactly what I mean. You are expected to return with the kids year after year thereby eating up your precious vacation days. Instead of visiting Vegas or the Caribbean, you find yourself in Chillicothe, Ohio. Such is the price for moving out of town.
The concept of the vacation is to relax, broaden our horizons, and refocus, thereby making us better workers. However, because of our obsession with staying connected to work and our competitiveness, I don’t believe we know how to relax and often consider vacations a waste of time. As an aside, have you ever met someone who proudly proclaims he hasn’t taken a vacation in a number of years? Somehow I am reminded of the proverb, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”
Instead of taking a real vacation, I know a lot of people who would rather not waste their time and use a virtual reality simulator like the one used in the Schwarzenegger Movie, “Total Recall.” This might be nice, but then again I don’t think anything can truly simulate catching a cutthroat trout in the chilly waters of the Flathead River in Montana.
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