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I have received several messages regarding the removal of the Deputy Grand Master Michael Meier by the Grand Master of Arizona, D. Brook Cunningham, on December 26th. I have seen a copy of the letter from the Grand Master, but know no details. The GL of Arizona has had a difficult year. The...

My friend Chad Simpson gives a tour of the Ohio Masonic museum and Grand Lodge headquarters in Worthington to a happy blogger here, There’s Plenty of Good Behavior on Display at the Worthington Masonic Museum. Nicely done, Chad. More...

The Grand Master of Arkansas has joined Michigan in declaring the Shrine clandestine in his state, for a similar reason. His letter (of December 5th, I believe, although the date was partially obscured) reads: To: Shrine International To: All Subordinate Lodges in Arkansas To: All Master...

Wade Kendle writes in the December issue of Nebraska's Masonic News about a new Masonic student group on the campus of the University of Nebraska at Linclon (UNL). From "Registered Student Organization forming on the campus of UNL": Over the past month or so, it has been my honor and privilege...

The Scottish Rite Valley of Chicago will hold its Inaugural Meeting in its newly constructed headquarters on January 19, 2012, with a special appearance by author S. Brent Morris: Join us on Thursday, January 19, 2012, for the Inaugural Meeting of the new home of the Scottish Rite Valley of...

On Wednesday December 21, the members, spouses, kids, and grandkids of Young County Masonic Lodge #485 in Graham, TX hosted their 2nd annual Great Turkey Smoke-Out. Masons and Family began gathering at the Lodge Hall at 3:00 pm on Tuesday afternoon December 20th. From 3:00 to around the 7:00...

What happens when we lose the priceless items of our heritage? Someone else puts a price on them. Spotted on a listing of a Sotheby's auction in New York. Additional highlights of the silver on offer include five trophy pieces from the St. Bernard Commandery No. 35, Knights Templar, Chicago...

Allegedly discovered at a country auction, Bro. Brother’s Journal contains the personal reminiscences, the earliest dating from 1893, of Hiram H. Brother (1872 – 1970), a prominent Freemason from Kansas City. Published serially in the Scottish Rite Journal from 2007-2010 and 'edited' by...

To the Masons of Texas and their families ,wherever disbursed , Miss Ardith and I wish each of you a Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Prosperous New Year. Walter W. Rogers Deputy Grand Master Masonic Grand Lodge Of Texas read more More...

You are cordially invited by the Masons of the 40th Masonic Districts to attend the festivities surrounding the visit of Most Worshipful James F. “Jim’’ Brumit and his Daughter Vicki to the Magic Rio Grande Valley…gateway to old Mexico and winter wonderland of the great...

A commercial that might well be about Freemasons. Here's to chivalry. H/T Robert Davis (It's over a year old. Simon Laplace spotted it last year. I'm just late.) More...

The delayed Issue #14 of the Journal of the Masonic Society is at the printers at last and will start hitting mailboxes after Christmas. Articles include: A Mason’s Cabletow by Shawn Carrick The Working Tools of a Canadian Mason by Michael Bayrak Scottish Freemasonry...of Its Own Free Will...

The brethren of Hiram Abiff Lodge No. 16 in Pleasantville, New Jersey held their annual Christmas party and gave away 72 bicycles and hundreds of toys. NJ Grand Master Robert Oglesby, Sr. said between $8,000 and $10,000 worth of bicycles, toys, food and candy canes were given away on Saturday...

The Grand Lodge of Texas A.F. & A.M.Masonic Library & Museum2012 Commemorative Coin (View Order Form) The Masonic Library and Museum Commemorative Coin will be released on an annual basis. The reverse of the coin will change to commemorate events, places and people, that are significant in...

The Freemasons in Midland, Texas are celebrating their 125th anniversary this week. From the Midland Reporter Telegram: "I'm just so excited," said Olin McMillan, worshipful master of Lodge 623. "We're not the oldest institution in Midland, but for 125 years, we've been providing continuous...

Brother Yasha Beresiner has published an interesting paper on his website about the origin and different styles of Masonic tarot and playing cards. Yasha is a London dealer in antique cards, currency, maps and artwork. He is also a registered London Walks guide. See it here: Masonic Playing...

The program, hotel and reservation form for Masonic Week in Alexandria, Virginia is up and running. All banquet tickets must be purchased in advance from the website, so don't forget to reserve now. Masonic Week seems to grow larger every year. Don't miss it. And especially don't miss the...

The Community Builders Award, presented by the Grand Lodge of Texas and Young County Masonic Lodge #485, is the highest award that can be presented to an individual or group outside of the Masonic Fraternity. The award is designed to recognize non-Masons for outstanding contributions in time and...

Results of the 176th Grand Annual Communication read more More...

Grand Master, James F. Brumit, Jr. Deputy Grand Master, Walter W. Rogers Grand Senior Warden, Jerry L. Martin Grand Junior Warden, Michael L. Wiggins Grand Treasurer, Archie W. Scott Grand Secretary, Tommy D. Guest Grand Chaplain, Merlen F. Howe Grand Orator, Todd W. Polk Grand Marshall, C...