I'm BACK!!!

Ok so I have been away a long and I mean long time but I am hoping to get back inot the run oif things. The summer saw alot of things going on in my 'real' life that meant I didn't get much of a chance to do what is one of my passions, I just feel lucky that this break happened when the Lodges here on the Emerald Ilse are dark.

I am hoping to have a nissue of the newsletter rady to go mid September and am still taking submissions for it as well as dusting off the ones i got before the summer, wow it was way back in March/April time I did the last one :(

Just a bit of news now, I am attending the Irish Lodge of Research tomorrow in Dublin where the paper is on Rosslyn so am quite excited about that in my September meeting I am presenting the poistponed paper on the Formation of the Three Home Lodges and by then we should be back inot the swing of things. I have just booked my hotel in DC for the ICHF in May and am hard saving up money for that.

Brethren attending the 2009 ICHF held in Edinburgh

I'm going to try and post a little more often and for this first one I thought I'd share a link I was sent via email today. Lewis Masonic has now set up their own YouTube Channel and I'll be interested to see what they will be presenting, their claim is as you can see promising lets hope they hold up their end :)

http://www.youtube.com/user/LewisMasonic

Masonic Aprons

Words are not really needed just enjoy some beautiful work.....

The Masonic Traveler

Just a few months ago I was delighted to share the free ebook from brother Greg Stewart

Well this he has taken the time out to share with us, in his own words 'a collection of thoughts on things I found interesting since starting [his] blog' a blog which I don't mind saying you really should take the time to have a read of from time to time.

Unlike his previous book this time Greg has sent this tome to print and it is available to buy from various different places all reachable through his blog at freemasoninformation.com or at the books web site at http://www.masonictraveler.com/

I know it is said a book should never be judged by it's cover but in this case as you can see above the cover is wonderful and it is easy to tell as well as a talented author Brother Greg is a very accomplished artist and if you have a search through his site you will see many examples some of which are his modern interpretations of the masonic tracing boards.

Book Cover/Tracing board images © 2010 Greg Stewart/Masonic Traveler

I would strongly suggest that you take the time to visit Gregs Blog and then buy the book I think it will be worth while.

THE BOOK is here

I first mentioned the newest work by Willimas and Dafoe a while back here and and it has had a name change and the slight problems with distribution but the wait is over I am delighted to share that if you live in the US or Canada you can now preorder your copy of Esoteric Odyssey – The Philosophy of Masons.

If you live in Europe or further afield worry not you will very soon be able to order it through the usual places but check back and I'll list where just as soon as I know.

Preorder your copy HERE oh and by preordering you also get a nice signed bookplate by Messers Williams and Dafoe ...... nice.

Wonderful picture!

Whilst searching through Wiki Commons that wonderful online resource for copyright free images for a project I am working on I came across this photo.

The resolution isn't great but the subject matter is wonderful.

The image reminds me very much of the Darktown series of images published by Currier and Ives in New York in the arly 1900's.

But instead of portraying just Afican American in a unfair attempt at a humourous style it shows true equality by making everyone look a bit 'funny'

The caption with the image tells us that it is

A splendid procession of Free Masons. ca.1820. By D.C. Johnston.

For those of you unaware of the Darktown series here is one of the many images out there (this one ios from 'The Antient Order Of The Lodge Goat' Facebook Group

Zombies...Templars...Masons.....Faith.....&.........Mystery

Satan decided that the game was over. He was tired of God’s pitiful hands off policy on the Earth. For eons that balance of power had been maintained, both of them forcing the other to not interfere in mankind’s development through the times.

And so the newest novel on the block starts but this is not like any other novel out there.

A few short weeks ago I found myself befriending a man on Facebook, a daily occurrence for most of us with an account, but this guy was a little different unlike most of my friends who had ‘found’ me because of my membership of the Masonic Order; and would later find we would have other similar interests as we got to ‘know’ each other this guy found me because of a mutual interest in Zombies ….. yes the undead, the rotting, decaying mobile corpses that are the subject of many a book and movie both good and not so good.

Then why I hear you ask are you telling us about him on a Masonic Blog.

As well as being a Zombie fan he is also a Freemason.

The man to whom I refer is Benjamin Rogers, write that name down you will be hearing of it again in the future. Like nearly everyone who has ever read a book he has had a go at writing one but unlike most of us he has succeeded.

It is said we each have a book in us but Rogers has a few starting with ‘Faith & The Undead’ which is released this summer. The first in the’ Trilogy of the Undead’ introduces us to Frank Payens a drifter who is lost and in need of a direction in his life.

“He had traveled many paths across what he considered a great nation, but was never able to find a place of comfort to call home. That all changed about three years ago when he began to hear rumors of The Home, a monastery like retreat that only accepted veterans. The stories of military monks living in a compound in New York or Connecticut seemed to popup no matter where he went in the nation. “

The book, (of which I have had the opportunity to read the first few chapters) aims to take us on a rollercoaster ride through a land devoid of life, controlled by the undead, decaying as civilisation ceases.

Chapter one is a great introduction setting a brilliant position for the continuing story the prtral of the character of the ‘wounded’ soldier finding consolation in his faith and the portrayal of a powerful yet fearful Satan is great as well I could really picture the soul of the German woman wandering toward the duel entrances of eternity knowing which way she would be going. For those of you who want the introduction Rogers tells me he will be posting Chapter One on his Blog tonight so head on over and start the journey into the end of the world with Payens and co.

As the adventure starts there is only one group who can help and they are put in charge. Heading into battle their cry is ‘Beauseant’ their shield is God.

Rogers has created a new world for his book…….and it is a virtual world. Keeping up to date with the development of this new could not be any easier. He has a blog, a Facebook page and Twitter account. I honestly believe this is going to be a book and man to follow who will lead into an exciting world of death and destruction.

Oh and did I mention the Freemasons turn up in the book. What more could you want,

Zombies...Templars...Masons.....Faith.....&.........Mystery join author Benjamin Rogers

as he keeps us up to date with one of the most anticipated Zombie Novels of the age!!!

“We have awaited your arrival brother. It is time for your healing to commence,” the monk stated.
Frank dropped his rucksack to the ground and dropped to his knees knowing that not only had he found The Home, but he had finally located the spot of comfort that he was looking for. The place he could call home.”

Change of name

In a  previous BLOG POST I shared a little information about the upcoming book edited by Brother Dafoe and Williams from Canada, was originally published in 1790 by Thomas Marryat as 'The Philosophy of Masons,' they have chosen to title it 'Esoteric Odyssey' and have changed the cover art to match the new title.

 

It is a book I am really looking forward to and one which very nearly dissappeared due to ravages of time as can be seen from this scan of the original 1790 title page from the Facebook Group dedicated to the book.

The book is richley illustrated throughout with wonderful images and you know the book is going to be attentive to detail when you see the cover art by Stephen dafoe goes as far as to include a Square and Compasses created in the smoke. I am wholeheartedly looking forward to this glympse at a time gone by in a hope to better understand the minds of many of the men who were there in the very early days of organised Freemasonry.

I obviously haven't read this yet but know from the previous work of Brother Dafoe and Williams we are in for a treat and it makes me wonder how many more great works are out there just waiting for the likes of these gifted men to bring them back from the brink of decay.

The new 2010 release from Cornerstone Book Publishers  combines non-mainstream 18th-century philosophy and science with unorthodox ideas about esoteric knowledge, history, religion and Freemasonry. It has been edited and annotated by Stephen Dafoe and Randy Williams, both of whom have also written a new introductory essay.

The Better Angels of Our Nature: Freemasonry in the American Civil War

Michael A. Halleran, announced this morning via his The Better Angels of Our Nature: Freemasonry in the American Civil War Facebook Group that "the book is now available.

An excerpt appears in the March/April 2010 issue of the Scottish Rite Journal.

An on-line copy is available here Scottish Rite Journal Web site

The buy your copy here:

MAE Issue six is here

I am delighted to let you know the new issue of The Masonic Art Exchange Newsletter is available to read online at the web site or below if you want to. It is full of interesting topics

This months contents:

Cover image: ‘Love on the Square'

Introduction to Volume 1 Issue 6

Page 3: Masonic Art and the formation of the MAE a brief introduction.

Page 7:The order of DeMaloy.

Page 9: The Alchemical Keys to Masonic Ritual a review

Page 11: Architecture, Symbolism and Freemasonry, David Harrison

Page 21: A Warm Masonic Tale

Page 23: Be A Mason (and take it by degrees)

Page 27: The Medal and Jewels of british Freemasonry (A review)

Page 29: Why no Masonic Tartan?

Page 31: Templar tarot a review

Various adverts

Page 35: The raising of a Masonic Artist

Page 39: Recommendations and end note.

Remember we are always looking for submissions so if you have something to add we would be dlighted to receive them at subs@masonic-ae.com
 

Thingamajig: The Secret life of Objects.

Until May 9th 2010, the Freemasons of Munster have some 15 objects of masonic interest on display in the University College Cork Glucksman Gallery, as part of the exhibition Thingamajig: The Secret life of Objects.

For more detail see their web site which reads:

Thingamajig: the secret life of objects is an exhibition of curiousities and oddities drawn from local, private and public collections. The objects and documentary material selected for the show tell stories of local character and personal ingenuity, as well as revealing the broader social and political history of Cork. Thingamajig also explores the process of collecting itself. Why collect? What is worth keeping? How do we identify ourselves through the objects we collect around us? Rather than presenting a narrative history of major events and famous faces, this exhibition celebrates the often overlooked and commonplace things that constitute our everyday relationships to material culture.

http://www.glucksman.org/exhibitions.html

Oi!! Stop it I'm running out of money

Hot on the tail of the new trailer for How Freemasonry Saved The World it seems Stephen Dafoe is at it again with an spring time release this time he has been working on a book with fellow Canadian and brother Randy Williams.

To quote directly from their new FaceBook Fan page for the book....

"The Philosophy of Masons is a book edited and annotated by Stephen Dafoe and Randy Williams. The book will be released by cornerstone Book Publishers in the spring of 2010."

The Philosophy of Masons


In Several Epistles from Egypt to a Nobleman
Being a lost curiosity from 1790
by author Thomas Marryat

Edited, annotated, and with a new introduction
by Messrs. Stephen Dafoe and Randy Williams

Published By Cornerstone Book Publishers - Spring of 2010

Published in 1790 by Thomas Marryat – an eccentric physician and former Presbyterian minister – The Philosophy of Masons combines non-mainstream 18th-century philosophy and science with unorthodox ideas about history, religion and Freemasonry. Many of Marryat’s concepts are – even by today’s standards – controversial, and they were nearly heretical at the time of the book’s original publication. Filled with offbeat humor and rich with unique insights, Marryat’s book transports the reader back to a pivotal period for Freemasonry and for Western Civilization.

As strange and ancient as many of the ideas in this book will seem, the careful reader will recognize that many of the prevailing notions of Marryat’s times, particularly those related to the seven liberal arts and sciences, are still preserved in the language of Masonic ritual. As well, the book offers a fascinating snapshot of a brief and volatile era that came between the mid-1700s revival of interest in alchemy and the explosive birth of modern science that would arrive at century’s end.

The 2010 edition has been thoroughly researched and edited for modern readers by Stephen Dafoe and Randy Williams. It features many period illustrations, as well as extensive annotation and a new introductory essay written by Dafoe and Williams.

Stephen Dafoe is an acclaimed author, journalist and historian whose books include Nobly Born, The Compasses and the Cross, and Morgan: The Scandal That Shook Freemasonry. His forthcoming works include How Freemasonry Saved the World and How It Can Do So Again and an illustrated history of the Knights Hospitaller.

Randy Williams is a writer/editor who has worked with Dafoe on several projects in an editorial capacity, including the 2009 release of Templar Tarot: The Journey and several top-secret works-in-progress. He currently serves as Assistant Editor of The Journal of the Masonic Society, to which he is also a frequent contributor.

Cornerstone Books is of course one of the world leaders in publishing Masonic and esoteric books and you should really pop along to their site and pick somethng up that will hold you until the release of "The Philosophy of Masons" in the Spring.

In ancient wall, scholar sees proof for Bible

The following article was brought to my attension by Brother Robert Blackburn in The Masonic Society Forum. As a society in which King Soloman plays such a large role this is of great interest. Have a read.....

In ancient wall, scholar sees proof for Bible

3,000-year-old wall may support rule of Hebrew kings David and Solomon

 

By Matti Friedman

updated 12:12 p.m. ET Feb. 22, 2010

JERUSALEM - An Israeli archaeologist said Monday that ancient fortifications recently excavated in Jerusalem date back 3,000 years to the time of King Solomon and support the biblical narrative about the era.



If the age of the wall is correct, the finding would be an indication that Jerusalem was home to a strong central government that had the resources and manpower needed to build massive fortifications in the 10th century B.C.



That's a key point of dispute among scholars, because it would match the Bible's account that the Hebrew kings David and Solomon ruled from Jerusalem around that time.

contiuned here at the original blog

How Freemasonry Saved The World

A Trailer for the newest edition to Stephen Dafoes growing libruary of books and another I intend to buy when it goes to print

he has also taken time out of his busy schedule to update his web site http://www.stephendafoe.com/ and http://www.howfreemasonrysavedtheworld.com/

YOU'RE STILL NOT A MEMBER WHY!!!!!!

With the impending release of issue 7 of The Masonic Society Journal and all the upcoming events not least  the UK-IRELAND Symposium on the history of The Royal Society in May in London I do find myself asking with a price of only $40 dollors why so many of my friends are still not members of The Masonic Society.

Really go along to their web site and have a dig around in the meanwhile look what you are missing:

ISSUE 7 of The Masonic Society

and what a list of contents.

“The Secret’s in Our Sauce” by Roger S. VanGorden

“The Operatives Meet in London" by Thomas Johnson

"Restructuring American Freemasonry, Part II: Appendant & Affiliated Bodies and York Rite Freemasonry" by Mark Tabbert

"The Odd Fellows and Their Journey to Inclusiveness" by Dr. R. L. Uzzel

"George Washington Masonic Memorial Celebrates A Century" by George Seghers

"Fluid Freemasonry" by Michael Poll

"Walking the Walk: Regular Steps in Freemasonry" by Randy Williams

"Applying the Lessons of the Craft" by Jason Marshall

"Eastbound Night" by Kerry D. Kirk

"The Enigmatic Masonic Calendars" by Christopher L. Hodapp



Plus the latest in Masonic news from around the world, Masonic Treasures, and more.
 
SERIOUSLY WHY WOULD YOU NOT BE A MEMBER?

ICHF 2011

Looks like I need to get saving already checked the price of flights and it's actually looking good so far if you can make this I would recommend it the 2009 conference was brilliant, this event is one you definately try to make and I know I will.

With some of the best speakers on the various aspects of freemasonry (both masonic themselves and non-masonic) 2009 saw such varied subjects as Military Lodge histories and Masons Marks, Lodge jewels and the growth of Prince Hall Masonry I am sure the 2011 conference will not be a disapointment and with the wonderfully historic location of Washington Dc and Alexandria on the conference doorstep I kinda excited.

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY

The George Washington Masonic Memorial, Alexandria, Virginia.

Public ANNOUNCEMENT

 

The International Conference on the History of Freemasonry (ICHF) promoted by Supersonic Events Ltd. is pleased to announce The George Washington Masonic Memorial, Alexandria, Virginia, will host the event in 26 -30 MAY 2011.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

By holding a biennial conference open to the public, the main purpose of the ICHF is:


• to promote Freemasonry as a subject for academic study.


• to present and debate relevant contributions in this area of research.


• to create a forum for interactions between researchers, experts and a wider audience.


• to encourage individuals to take an interest and participate in an active exchange of knowledge in the area.

The ICHF is a non-profit making, privately owned event and brand, sponsored by Supersonic Events Ltd. with no formal affiliation to any masonic or academic body. On each occasion a leading academic is  appointed to convene a specialist committee responsible for the selection of suitable presentations. Any surplus generated by the ICHF will go to support young researchers and academics pursuing research in the topic and other relevent masonic projects.

The first conference was held in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 2007 and was judged so successful, as to merit a second conference. ICHF was again held in Edinburgh in May 2009 primarily because this was the 250th anniversary of the birth of Brother Robert Burns, thus allowing ICHF not only to celebrate Burns but also Freemasonry in all its diversity. However, the ICHF was never envisaged to remain in one place for all time.

It was planned that ICHF would travel to different Masonic venues around the world. This would enable people in the host country and those nearby easier access to the conference and allow participants to visit new sites and cities.

The conference will be additionally attractive as several cultural and social events will be associated with the event. Both 2007 and 2009 conferences were held immediately after a major cultural event – the Young Musicians Of The Year Awards. This linkage between Freemasonry and culture, in this instance supporting the young rising stars of classical music, is an important aspect of ICHF. We are planning another major cultural event for ICHF 2011. In addition to the cultural dimension the social aspect ought not to be ignored. It has been seen that Gala Dinners, usually held on the Saturday night of the conference, have been very successful with delegates and often their wives attending.

The opportunity has also been taken to hold a special Masonic event specifically for the Freemasons who are in attendance at the conference. In 2009 this took the form of a special meeting when a candidate was initiated into The Lodge of Edinburgh (Mary’s Chapel), No.1. This was an international Masonic gathering of the highest quality and attended by Freemasons from every continent. It is anticipated that another ‘one off’ Masonic event will be held the day after the conference closes in 2011.

Please also be aware that there are numerous opportunities to visit other nearby sites and museums of Washington DC, including George Washington’s Mount Vernon.

A timetable is in the course of preparation and will be made available in the near future.

Please do keep watching for further news about ICHF at the GWMM in 2011. Below are several web sites that you might wish to bookmark for future reference.

The George Washington Masonic Memorial web site:

www.gwmemorial.org

The ICHF web site:

www.ichfonline.org

The Grand Lodge of Scotland news pages:

www.grandlodgescotland.com

The Old Masters Wages

The poem I am sharing today I feel is one which many of us will be able to assosiate with read it and have a think about what your wages in life will be.

image of Brother Breuning (image from freemasoninformation.com)

The Olde Masters Wages

I met a dear old man today,

Who wore a Masonic pin,

It was old and faded like the man,

It's edges were worn quite thin.

I approached the park bench where he sat,

To give the old brother his due,

I said, "I see you've traveled east,"

He said, "I have, have you."

I said, "I have, and in my day

Before the all seeing sun,

I played in the rubble, with Jubala

Jubalo and Jubalum."

He shouted, "don't laugh at the work my son,

It's good and sweet and true,

And if you've traveled as you said,

You should give these things their due."

The word, the sign the token,

The sweet Masonic prayer,

The vow that all have taken,

Who've climbed the inner stair.

The wages of a Mason,

are never paid in gold,

but the gain comes from contentment,

when you're weak and growing old.

You see, I've carried my obligations,

For almost fifty years,

It has helped me through the hardships

and the failures full of tears.

Now I'm losing my mind and body,

Death is near but I don't despair,

I've lived my life upon the level,

And I'm dying upon the square.

Sometimes the greatest lessons

Are those that are learned anew,

And the old man in the park today

has changed my point of view.

To all Masonic brothers,

The only secret is to care,

May you live your life upon the level,

May you part upon the square.

by N. Neddermeyer

QCCC: Membership pack

Another white padded envelope arrived for me today and inside I am delighted to say was my membership pack from the Quatuor Coronati Corespondent Circle the complimentary book of transactions sent to me was from 2006 (Vol 119) this of course now means I will have to hunt down and buy the others however there is the option to purchase them on the quatuorcoronati web site (both as book or as pdf's on CD)

The book I received included some wonderful papers I am really looking forward to such as

Freemasonry Amoung Prisoners of War 1750-1815

by Bro. Michel L. Brodskey

and

A french esoteric Installation of  a Worshipful Master in 1774 by Bro. Dr Jacques Litvine.

While I am on the subject of interesting research papers why not have a look at these sites as well and you are sure to find a gem or two.......

Lodge Vitruvian N0. 767

Irish Lodge of Research

Enlightenment Lodge No.198

Internet Lodge No. 9659

Phoenixmasonry

and of course there are thousands more out there...

Deciphering THE LOST SYMBOL: Finished.

As I sipped the warming liquid of my coffee and the wind was throwing the rain against my window I opened the well designed covers of Chris Hodapp’s most recent book ‘Deciphering THE LOST SYMBOL’.

The cover of his book; easily as intricate as that of the recent tome that covers the Washington DC outing of the Harvard Professor made popular in the DaVinci Code, is a pleasing combination of browns and reds with ghost effects of symbolism akin to a journal from the mystical past.

Someone said you should never judge a book by its cover but so often it is impossible not to do so, and with that in mind I expected great things. I must admit up front I consider Chris a friend and have never found anything lacking in his previous works which include ‘Freemasons for Dummies’ and ‘Solomon’s Builder: Freemasons, Founding Fathers and The Secrets Of Washington DC’ if anything I found this position had me requiring a bit more than if I didn’t know him.

In his opening statement he describes Dan Browns book as a

‘509-page love letter to the fraternity of Freemasonry.’

…something that many men in the fraternity were surprised by as they had expect a book which may have painted Freemasonry in the same dark tone as Brown had previously painted the Opus Dei and the Catholic Church.

Hodapp weaves his way through the many twists and turns of THE LOST SYMBOL trying and succeeding to explain some of the inconsistencies of the book, and to explain where Brown hit the nail on the head and where he was at the risk of hitting his thumb with near misses and of course where he just hit the table with a complete error of information. But in these instances Hodapp puts forward a hypothesis which I will let you read and in which I found myself agreeing.

With his usual humour Chris presents us short easy to read chapters much akin to Browns writing style that makes this a very informative, educational yet easy read. I found his chapter on Noetics a huge help in further understanding the theories that Katherine Solomon puts forward in the book and he provided information on where; should you want, you can read more about this fascinating subject.

Chapter 3: Art, Codes, and the Cover of The Lost Symbol and Chapter 4: Symbolism had to be my two favourite pieces in the book but not once did I feel I was wasting my time in reading this book and feel confident in recommending it to everyone Mason and non-mason alike, this is the perfect a compliment to The Lost Symbol and I feel it should be on the shelf right next to it on your bookcase.

In conclusion this is a great book well worth its cover price and a great way to spend a chilly winter night, which everyone should own.

A very special delivery

As I leaned down to pick up my mail I was greeted by a large white padded envelope.

On it was the unmistakable logo of AMAZON.

As I hadn't ordered anything since before Christmas my mind started to wonder exactly what the envelope held.

Carefully opening my mysterious package I was greeted with a wonderful surprise, I say surprise but  did know I would be getting this 'gift' but was not sure when. I of course am talking of the most anticipated book of 2010 (for me anyway.) Chris Hodapps examination of Dan Browns book 'The Lost Symbol'

Decipering

THE LOST SYMBOL

I know through reading Chris' (dare I say wonderful) blog and via his facebook postings that he had read THE LOST SYMBOL within days if not hours of it hitting the shelves back in September and got straight down to making an attempt to make sense of it for us all. I obviously have not yet read his book. I too however read Browns book within days and enjoyed it and would recommend reading it if you have not yet and of course pick up a copy of Chris' book to accompany it.

I've got to go now I have some reading to do.

On Presenting A Lambskin Apron: Fay Hempstead (1847–1934)

# postcard available to purchase see below

On Presenting A Lambskin Apron

Light and white are its leathern folds;

And a priceless lesson its texture holds.

Symbol it is, as the years increase,

Of the paths that lead through the fields of Peace.

Type it is of the higher sphere,

Where the deeds of the body, ended here,

Shall one by one the by-way be

To pass the gates of Eternity.

Emblem it is of a life intense,

Held aloof from the world of sense:

Of the upright walk, and the lofty mind,

Far from the dross of Earth inclined.

Sign it is that he who wears

Its sweep unsullied, about him bears

That which should be to mind and heart,

A set reminder of his art.

So may it ever bring to thee

The high resolves of Purity.

Its spotless field of shining white

Serve to guide thy steps aright:

Thy daily life, in scope and plan,

Be that of the strong and upright man.

And signal shall the honor be

Unto those who wear it worthily.

Receive it thus to symbolize

Its drift, in the life that before thee lies.

Badge as it is of a great degree,

Be it chart and compass unto thee.

Fay Hempstead (1847–1934)

This popular poem by Hempstead  it is more often know by the shorter title of "The Lambskin Apron".

...to read more about Bro Fay Hempstead have a look at his biography on the Encyclopedia of Arkansas Website. This poem is from his book Poems, Complete Edition (1922).

#Masonic Postcard facsimile of original by Norman Gardner prize winning New York artist and sculptor The Installation. depicting caricature like masons in aprons the Master in the chair. Published by A. Beckingsale 2006. New. avaiable to purchase from InterCol London

New Resources at MAE Website

It's been quite a long time since I posted anything with Christmas and New Year then all the bad weather I never seemed to find the time as we enter the new year I am aiming to post at least once a week even if it is just a nice picture or link to a web site of interest but I am delighted to say I had the chance to work on the MAE web site and change the look a little.

There is a new colour scheme and images and the introduction of a Resources page to replace the gallery page. Thus far on the resources page there are a few links to web sites with collections of Masonic clip and and links to the first two books relating to aspects of Freemasonry.

Masonic Odes & Poems

Arcana Saitica

Three Essays on the Masonic Tracing Boards

If you have any link that you think would be a good addition to the web site let me know by emailing me at subs@masonic-ae.com
 
So remember to check back often and I'll try to keep you updated.