The Genesis of Freemasonry
by David Harrison. A journey through the intricate history of English Freemasonry.
Secret Societies and the Hermetic Code
by Ernesto Frers. The Rosicrucian, Masonic, and Esoteric Transmission in the Arts. A virtual museum of artistic works that contain occult secrets.
The Petition For Membership
SYMBOLICAL MASONRY – THE PETITION FOR MEMBERSHIP H. L. Haywood The first step toward seeking admission into the membership of a Masonic lodge is to file with the Worshipful Master of the lodge nearest one’s residence a petition, which is a printed form fundamentally the same in all jurisdictions; this form sets forth the petitioner’s …
THE BALLOT
THE BALLOT By H. L. Haywood Freemasonry is a social and moral institution that undertakes to build a symbolic Temple of which its members are the living stones; inasmuch as the stability of the structure depends upon the materials of which it is composed it is obvious that the Craft must exercise every precaution lest …
Canton Viaduct Masonic Memorial and Milestone
Background: The Canton Viaduct is the longest and oldest stone viaduct in the Western Hemisphere. The foundation stone was laid in 1834, and it was completed in 1835 by operative stone masons, many of whom were also Freemasons from area towns and Lodges. To commemorate the viaduct’s 175th anniversary and the Freemasons who were involved …