Seek and ye shall find!
"There
is much to learn about Freemasonry, but how do you go about obtaining more knowledge?
'You should endeavour to make a daily advancement in Masonic knowledge'
- so the Charge to the Initiate informs every new member. But how many do, and
how many who would wish to, would know where to start?
The proposer and seconder of an Initiate, or the 'fathers of the Lodge', should
be the obvious sources for information, but are often found wanting. In the old
days, the Preceptor of the Lodge of Instruction was the fount of all knowledge,
but for a couple of generations Lodges of Instruction have become simply Lodges
of Rehearsal, preparing the work for the next Lodge meeting. In more recent years
Lodge Mentors have been appointed to assist new members but their influence in
advancing Masonic knowledge is limited."
The ritual is obviously the candidate's first experience of Freemasonry. It is
often forgotten that, in addition to the ceremonies, there are the Lectures, which
expand on the ceremonies and explain many items. Printed copies of lectures are
available from Masonic suppliers, but access to this is not always readily available.
The best way to experience them is to visit the Southport Masonic Discussion
Group.
Extracts taken from 'MQ Magazine' ISSUE 3 October 2002
A
cordial invitation is extended to all Brethren.
Patron : W. Bro. R. O. Jeffs M.B.E. P.J.G.D.
President : W. Bro. Bryan S. Henshaw P.A.G.D.C.
Chairman : W. Bro. J.V.C. Fisher P.Pr.J.G.W.
Curator : W. Bro. J.V.C. Fisher P.Pr.J.G.W.
Assistant Curator : Bro. P. Kevan
Librarian : W. Bro. J.V.C. Fisher P.Pr.J.G.W.
Treasurer: Bro. P. Kevan
Secretary: W. Bro. G. Wilcock P.Pr.D.G.Supt. of Wks.
Syllabus 2011-2012
Dates :
Thursday 1st. September 2011
Tuesday 3rd. January 2012
Wednesday 2nd. May 2012
Venue: Normally Hannay Dining Room at 7. 30 p.m.
"You are welcome to pay us a visit or two before joining" after which your :
Subscription: £5.00 per annum
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