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Wolf... I am playing the suave handsome
guy at the convocation in Indianapolis this Saturday....
guy at the convocation in Indianapolis this Saturday....
Visiting Lodges while traveling
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wolfbrau
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Visited Amwell Lodge in Lambertville on Mon. for a scottish 3rd. The Masonic Kilties performed the ceremony and they were amazing. There are subtle differences to the ritual, but I felt welcome and at home. That is one of the greatest mysteries of Freemasonry!
I want to encourage all brothers to visit other lodges, you are only cheating yourself if you don't,
Next month, the big apple.
I want to encourage all brothers to visit other lodges, you are only cheating yourself if you don't,
Next month, the big apple.
wolfbrau
New Member
Did you make the Phila reunion? You get a much better view than at Allentown, and Gothic Hall was awesome!
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Laxguy38922
New Member
Yep I was there, were you? They did the 16th and 18th degrees.
Duncan1574
Lodge Chaplain & arms dealer
Electric minor lights? Interesting.. we have real wax candles.. (I think just just used an E-landmark).
Laxguy38922
New Member
Yeah, they are electric... If you ever make it to Philadelphia you have to take a tour of the whole building. Last Night an older brother was showing/telling me about some secret passages in the building. It was amazing
wolfbrau
New Member
I was back row, farthest East, where they brought the tables from. Would have liked to meet you, maybe I did.
Laxguy38922
New Member
We probably did at some point. I was in the West, right by the stage used in begining of the 16th on the canadite side in the 2nd row.
Bob Franks
Past District Deputy Grand Lecturer
Visitation/Masonic Passport
I traveled to Italy last year, and Ireland in '06. I do NOT check baggage on a plane; just carefully pack a 22inch (55cm) carry on bag. I have no problem packing a black suit, white shirt, black tie. I only carry black shoes traveling, anyway, so no extra stuff there. Loved visiting Eden 73 in Limerick and Oracle 1003 in Dublin, but wasn't able to get to one in Italy.
Passport: Golly, I wish I'd had one 33 years ago! I've only got one space left in mine left, after about 2 years. ALWAYS call ahead and talk to the lodge secretary and assure there will be a stamp or seal present. It's good etiquette to make contact before visiting, anyway.
You can get a Masonic Passport cheaper ($5+shipping) at www.bluelodgeaprons.com I buy a dozen at a time and save on shipping. I give them to masters of lodges I visit, and sell some for $6 (about what I pay, with shipping). I have no financial connection with them, tho I've bought like 4 dozen passports!
bob franks, Wayne Lodge 112, Goldsboro, NC
I traveled to Italy last year, and Ireland in '06. I do NOT check baggage on a plane; just carefully pack a 22inch (55cm) carry on bag. I have no problem packing a black suit, white shirt, black tie. I only carry black shoes traveling, anyway, so no extra stuff there. Loved visiting Eden 73 in Limerick and Oracle 1003 in Dublin, but wasn't able to get to one in Italy.
Passport: Golly, I wish I'd had one 33 years ago! I've only got one space left in mine left, after about 2 years. ALWAYS call ahead and talk to the lodge secretary and assure there will be a stamp or seal present. It's good etiquette to make contact before visiting, anyway.
You can get a Masonic Passport cheaper ($5+shipping) at www.bluelodgeaprons.com I buy a dozen at a time and save on shipping. I give them to masters of lodges I visit, and sell some for $6 (about what I pay, with shipping). I have no financial connection with them, tho I've bought like 4 dozen passports!
bob franks, Wayne Lodge 112, Goldsboro, NC
PatrickWilliams
I could tell you ...
Yup. Electric lesser lights. They are typically light bulbs that have a S&C filament. And they flicker! In Anchorage, AK everybody uses the electrics. I think it may have to do with fire code. Here in Wisconsin, everybody (or, at least, everybody I'm familiar with) uses wax candles. I have to say that I prefer the wax.
You can get Masonic light bulbs from the JP Luther catalog, and prolly from just about any good Masonic retailer. I don't see them anymore, but you used to find them all over EBay (until people figured out that they really weren't a vintage Masonic collectable.
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Gary
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We use those too, but ours don't flicker.Yup. Electric lesser lights. They are typically light bulbs that have a S&C filament. And they flicker! In Anchorage, AK everybody uses the electrics. I think it may have to do with fire code. Here in Wisconsin, everybody (or, at least, everybody I'm familiar with) uses wax candles. I have to say that I prefer the wax.
You can get Masonic light bulbs from the JP Luther catalog, and prolly from just about any good Masonic retailer. I don't see them anymore, but you used to find them all over EBay (until people figured out that they really weren't a vintage Masonic collectable.
Ashlar2006
Masonic Mafia
We use the electric burning tapers also . These are the ones I prefer .
Winter
I've been here before
I don't know, Ashlar. There's just something, I don't know, mystic, about a dark Lodge room lit only with fire as our ancient Brothers used.
When I became Master of my Lodge one of the first things I did was replace the electric tapers with burning ones. Maybe it's just me, but I think it lends dignity to the proceedings.
I can also see the practicality of the electric lights in some of the Lodges I have been in where it is a safety concern owing to the advanced age of the building.
When I became Master of my Lodge one of the first things I did was replace the electric tapers with burning ones. Maybe it's just me, but I think it lends dignity to the proceedings.
I can also see the practicality of the electric lights in some of the Lodges I have been in where it is a safety concern owing to the advanced age of the building.
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Fire Safety.......I have to put out my PSA
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Gary
Guest
LOL..Ya beat me to that bro!
Ashlar2006
Masonic Mafia
I don't like the candles , it's just me though . Also because of vent placement and ceiling fans , it gets old having to relight them all the time .
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GaryE...great minds think alike.......
think alike.......
Winter
I've been here before
That's why you use oil filled candles. You never have to replace the candles themselves, just fill them with oil. They make Masonic and Royal arch ones with the emblems on them. And they burn forever! No mess, no fuss.
And you can get them all over the place as many churches use these types these days.
CPS - church supplies, clerical supplies, church furniture - The Churches Purchasing Scheme (CPS) Oil Filled Candles
I even use candles like these for my menorah.
And you can get them all over the place as many churches use these types these days.
CPS - church supplies, clerical supplies, church furniture - The Churches Purchasing Scheme (CPS) Oil Filled Candles
I even use candles like these for my menorah.
wolfbrau
New Member
I had the pleasure of visiting Delaware for the 15 and 18 Scottish Rite and this was the 4th time in the last 2 months that I saw the 18th, and am I ever glad I did....I got more out of the 18th lastnight than inany of the other presentations so far. It might be a result of a great performance, or the building up of data that exploded into light, but I want to say to all the Brethren, once is not enough. If you just want your passports stamped, that's fine, but there are lessons to be learned by these degrees so don't cheat yourselves. See everyone you can and get involved.
Next week...he valley of NY for the 18th degree.
Next week...he valley of NY for the 18th degree.