I have mine in it's presentation tube . I framed my father-in-laws after he died . We were going to bury him with it , but my mother-in-law thought it would be nice for me to have it . I had my wife make a name plate for it with his name , lodges(dual member) and important masonic dates on it .
Mine is flat in my dresser drawer. I didn't receive a presentation tube for mine, or I would have stored it in that.
My Past Master's Apron is on my dresser so it's available for meeting nights. Do all of your lodges present a newly raised brother with his own apron??
My lodge does , a nice lambskin apron . You get your dues card , copy of the by-laws , ritual book and an apron . Almost all put their's up for their funeral . Like I stated in another thread , we write down our wishes on a piece of paper , slip in it the flap of the apron so our families will know what to do . Take mine for instance, It states that I want a Masonic , York Rite , Scottish Rite and a OES funeral. My Masonic ring goes to my wife and if or when a newly raised Bro. is Raised and can not afford to buy a ring then she is to give it to him , if deemed worthy , and she is to keep my 14th degree ring . I'm also trying to get the lodge to start giving new MM's Masonic bibles .
That is very nice, and a great idea, unfortunately our lodge has not done such a thing for newly raised brethren. I am not sure, but I would bank on cost as a main factor from our lodge. When I was raised, My father presented me with a Masonic Bible, which I proudly display at home. Our lodge provides outgoing Worshipful Masters with their past master's jewel, and past master's apron. The newly raised brethren receive a silver S&C lapel pin.
I wish we could afford to give our Past Master's aprons , but if we want one ,we have to buy our own . I noticed you called your outgoing Master "outgoing Worshipful Master" . I've noticed this on quit a few other Masonic message boards . Don't take offense , just curious is all . Is this how you introduce yourself or others in different states as "Worshipful Master" or "Past Worshipful Master" ? I only ask because in Ky. it's Master and Past Master except in open lodge then it's "Worshipful Master" by the other brethren and only when addressing the Master . Or if your introducing yourself at another lodge you're visiting , then it's " John Doe , Master (or PM )of such and such Lodge #123 " . Like I said I'm just curious about the customs of other states .
Our Lodge gives an white lambskin Apron with a storing tube, a Masonic Bible, dues card, and a certificate. This is all done after passing the MM proficiency. If anyone wishes, I can get a picture of the Bible. We recently started framing all certificates that are given out in the Lodge.
Ashlar, Generally speaking, as you have stated most times Past Master's are referred to as just "Past Master" not "Past Worshipful Master". The current Master of the lodge is however by my recollection always referred to as "Worshipful Master" especially when visiting another lodge. "John Doe, Worshipful Master Lodge #... , Address" When a past master visits another lodge, they are greeted as "John Doe, Past Master, Lodge #..., Address" Even during introductions and recognizing Past Master's. I never thought of the way I expressed about the Worshipful Master until you just questioned it. Thinking back, everywhere I have visited lodge within Pennsylvania, the Worshipful Master has always been addressed as Worshipful Master, not just as Master. I will keep my ears tuned for that specific thing though. Should be interesting, now that I can listen for just that thing.
Didn't mean to high jack this thread , I've just been interested in that . When I was new to Masonry I was reprimanded for saying "Worshipful Master" while in the dinning room of the lodge , I was told never to say Worshipful unless in open lodge and adressing the Master . I find the customs of different states and countries interesting .
I have mine laying flat inside a white trash bag in the bottom of a sweater drawer. This keeps it protected from picking up any other fabric color, out of the sunlight, and unrolled which will look better out of the drawer than being rolled up tight in a tube.
I was presented a lambskin apron when I was taught how to wear it in my EA degree, then didnt see it til after my MM degree when it was presented to me again with my degree dates written on the inside flap and told to store it for the future use and was also presented the Masonic bible that they told me to bring in at the next meeting and everyone can sign it. Also received a lapel pin.
Hmmm. Mine's been rolled up in a similar blue tube for nearly 34 years. Had it out a couple of years ago, and noticed it had a pretty bad curl. Do we have any leather experts on FMH? Should I get it out once in awhile and reverse how it's rolled? Saddle soap? Linseed oil? It would be disappointing if it were not usable that last time... S&F
LOL!!!! And watch out... They bite! Seriously though, a VERY light coat of mink oil will keep it supple, and reduce any cracking that may cause from it drying out. It's a good idea to unroll it once in a while to allow it to breathe a bit too. Personally, I keep mine in a apron case along with a leather one I wear when I travel. That way it stays flat. I'm not a fan of the tubes.
In my Lodge and all the ones in Massachusetts that I've visited, all past masters are referred to as "Worshipful". In fact, everyone is referred to as the highest office they have held. For example, past Grand Master Donald J. Hicks is referred to as "Most Worshipful" and all past DDGMs are referred to as "Right Worshipful". On the other hand, Right Worshipful Hicks has said to me that the highest title a Mason can have is "Brother". When I have met him outside of Lodge, I have always greeted him with "Brother Hicks".
In Ky ? Yes , well at least in my part of the state . We only use the title "Worshipful" when addressing him in lodge .
What does greeting a Brother have to do with storing your apron? Did this thread just change topics? or did I miss something. I'll admit I'm still on my first cup of java, so I may be a little foggy headed...
