Do you publicize that you are mason or even show the slightly hint to the outside world? I am surprised at some of the new pieces popping up that are local for me, one high school has ban anything "non-christian" related for school attire. So something like this would not work in school (even high school).
I have two shirts. I cannot remember where I got them. I also have a pair of boxers. One of the shirts is like this. Ash Grey T-Shirt - CafePress The other has the S&C and says something like I tried to take over the world and all I got was this shirt. I have my mom doing some embroidery and some colored, button up shirt. It will have my name on the right breast above the pocket. On the other side I will have a S&C on one, a Shriners symbol an other, and the last one I'm not sure. Those will be for Lodge functions and other similar type of gatherings.
I have two polo shirts with the S & C on the left hand side . My favorite ball cap has a S & C on it also and I wear that everywhere when dressed down . And I most always wear my ring and my necklace with the Cross and Crown of a Knight Templar so , yes , I am very public with my membership in the Fraternity .
I have been looking for others lately but some of the custom shirt places I find online either do not do what I want done or they charge too much. I might need to go the local route for this but I was wondering if others have this same issue or not.
I cheat on the embroidery side with using my mother. Shirts and stuff were bought online. I did buy my daughter a S&C shirt that says My Daddy is a Freemason on it from Amazon.com. I did a custom made order on Vista Print that said I (heart) my Shriner and and the Shriner carrying the child on it. I know there is a ton of stuff at cafepress, but it is rather costly, and the quality is not there for me.
Decorum in the Sanctum Sanctorum Fraternal Greetings All, I think that the choice to wear prominent masonic clothing or jewellery is up to the individual. However, I have noticed that much of it being sold on the web is not particularly in good taste. I believe that we should not hide our affiliations but at the same time, we should not overtly flaunt them either. By doing so, you open yourself up to attack and get accused of being secretive and elitist. We conduct our work with humility. We give to charity quietly. Just my humble opinion. S&F Bro. Mike K
Very true , if one is going to wear the Masonic regalia then be prepared to have accusations directed toward you . And I also agree that it should be worn in good taste . And above all else conduct yourself as an upstanding representative of Freemasonry , but we all should do that whether we are wearing regalia or not .
Tasteful and discreet Actually, I am in the process of designing some silk ties and bowties at the moment with somewhat cryptic designs that can be worn in the business world with tasteful graphics whose meaning would only be known by fellow Freemasons. Simple patterns of forget-me-not flowers is one design I like but I also want to incorporate some other symbols or patterns that do not scream "I AM A MASON". If any of you have some ideas perhaps we can turn it into a competition and the winner will get a free tie !!
I display a pin that my Lodge gave me upon initiation. While I get the occasional odd look, I also had a wonderful chat with a very old man who was a Mason looong before I came into this world as a result. I actually think it gave him comfort to see a younger man as a Mason.
I wear a S&C lapel pin when I am in a suit. My father bought me a nice tie with quite a few large squares and compasses on it when I was raised, but I haven't worn it yet.
My late father kept his regalia in it's box on a top shelf and it was many years before we children got to see it. His apron and everything else were hidden from everyone and that's why I thought that he was a member of a secret society for many years.
I had an Uncle who kept everything hidden also , we could not even find his apron when he died . Nothing of mine , including rituals are hidden or put away , but set out on a bookshelf built into the wall beside my chair in my livingroom within easy reach of me or laying all over the house where ever I set them down when studying . My wife now has my Apron in her hope chest so she knows where it is when I die .
My son purchased a very nice tie for me at the Grand Lodge of England's gift shop this past Spring and I love it. I have a couple pairs of cuff links, a polo shirt, baseball cap and the usual medallions on the back of my car and a couple license plate frames. I'm proud of my Masonic Affiliation which goes back at least as far as my late Grandfather (who's 14th degree ring and Masonic Ring I'm wearing as I type this). I'm also always prepared to defend The Masonic Order if necessary.
I just thought I'd add that the GL of Vermont offers these "Proud to be a Mason" lapel pins for sale for $7.00 I've been meaning to order one myself.
As I said previously, my father kept everything hidden and was very secretive. When he died I could not even find any documentation about his lodge so I did not even know who to notify about his death. The only thing I knew was that he joined when he lived at home in Scotland. He has been dead just over a year now so the lodge has probably realised.
This is really a shame that some Masons do this . Like my uncle , he could not be buried with his apron because we could not find it . Some families who are kept in the dark when it comes to their Fathers , Grandfathers or husbands Masonic activities/affiliations are at a loss at what to do upon their loved ones death .
Give Russell a shout. bluelodgeapparel.com He has some very tasteful shirts at reasonable prices. A lot of the clothing and caps are a little "much" for my taste.
