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 Research 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 2009-2010
Dates : Wed. 2nd. September 2009
Tues. 5th. January 2010
Tuesday 4th. May 2010.

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