INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF CO-

THE SOUTH AFRICAN CO-MASON Official Journal of the South African Federation

VOLUME 11 - DECEMBER 2010

PDF Creator - PDF4Free v2.0 http://www.pdf4free.com INDEX FROM THE PEN OF OUR MPGC FROM THE PEN OF OUR MPGC Dear Brethren hold in the Lodge, each departed to the GLE? Are page 2 Le Droit Humain - meaning brother is vital and we the Lodges producing, JANET ISOBEL HAVIK Human Rights - our motto should work as a team. No according to talents, the page 3 forms the basis of our matter the rank you may pieces of architecture, ACCEPTING Order, namely Service to hold, you must be an music, artwork or poetry? CHANGE page 3 Humanity, which is done example of service to your Let us not forget what we MY UNDER- without detriment to brethren. Have you paid owe to the brethren of the STANDING ourselves, family or your dues? Have your future. page 4 CO-FREE connections. talents been used in the The harmony of the Lodge MASONRY Service is defined as: “the administration and growth is like a well played harp or page 6 action of serving, helping, of the Orient or are you just a well aligned brick wall DAN BROWN page 8 or benefiting conduct a monthly member? Do the where each string or brick THE SWORD tending to the advantage of brethren feel part of the is dependent on the other page 9 the welfare of others”. If so, brotherhood? for support and strength. TRANSVAAL RAM then how is service being Are we spending part of the The vibrations of each page 10 LODGE applied in our Lodges and TFIG in meditation and Lodge therefore depends DEDICATION Chapters? study in order to win some on each member. page 11 Having entered the Order of the hidden secrets of Brethren, wishing you all a KEEPING IT SECRET of our own will and accord nature and then are we peaceful break and looking page 12 and pledged our loyalty by communicating this to our forward to a new PURITY the length of our Cable fellow brethren? enlightened year. page 13 JOINING Tow - has our Cable Tow Are we building on the Hearty good wishes page 13 remained the same length? foundations of our The V. Illus Sis. EE Bronner 33° MASONIC No matter the position you founders and brethren MPGC TEMPLES page 14 THEANO LODGE page 15 APPEAL SOME THE SA FEDERATION WILL BE CELEBRATING OUR CENTENARY DIFFERENCES CELEBRATIONS IN 2014. AND STILL FREEMASONRY MAY I PLEASE APPEAL TO ALL THE ORIENTS page 16 TO ASSIMILATE THE HISTORY, STORIES, PHOTOGRAPHS, IN THE FAMILY page 18 ARTWORK AND OR MEMORABILIA OF THE ORIENTS SPHYNX LODGE IN PREPARATION page 18 FOR OUR CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL MASTER page 19 The Very Illus Sis EE Bronner 33°

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PDF Creator - PDF4Free v2.0 http://www.pdf4free.com Let us not forget the founders of the member and was instrumental in the South African Federation. formulation of the Lodges and Janet Isobel Havik (nee Gillian) is Chapters in the Durban Orient. one of the founder members of Co- * Natal Mark Lodge No 5 in Pmb. - Freemasonry in SA. The V Illus Bro which later moved to Durban Havik was born in Durban on * Commonwealth August 6, 1878. She was educated No 33 in Durban and studied music when * Sovereign Chapter Veritas Rose she left school and became a Croix No 31 professional music teacher. * The Encampment of the Southern The Very Illus Bro J I Wedgewood, Light Last initiated Bro Havik in May 1913 at * Royal Ark Mariners moored to 13 Blomfield Road, , passed Natal mark Lodge in June and raised in July 1913. * 1 December 1952 she set up In September she was passed Lodge Masonic Light as a study through the chair. Illus Bro Havik Illus Bro Janet Isobel Havik Lodge remained an Honorary PM of Lodge Amity Lodge No 200 was started as In 1947 she became a member of the Emulation No 2 in London. a Triangle on Easter Sunday 1914 Court of Honour and being the head Brn. Gillian and T Marsh were and was consecrated in July 1915. of the Order Illus Bro Havik was given permission to work as a Illus Bro Havik was the second granted the 33°. Trangle by The Very Illus Bro A RWM of Amity Lodge 1916 - 1917. She passed to the GLE on 5 May Besant 33°. Illus Bro Havik was a founding 1970.

Grateful thanks to the founders of our Order. May we not disappoint them ACCEPTING CHANGE The following address was given at everything must change and adapt, we, as Freemasons are being given the first Occasional Lodge at 25 or it dies. the wonderful opportunity of putting Rose Avenue, Durban in December An example is that little bird called our principles into action and 1989 by The Very Illus Bro L A Dawin’s Finch, which was blown by working to the good of humanity and Sutherland. I feel it is as appropriate gales out of its own environment on the promotion of Brotherly Love for now as it was then. to a strange island - it adapted all beings. immensely quickly to the absence of Let our thoughts for the new year be “I would just like to put a few its suitable food by developing a towards open-mindedness and a thoughts to you on accepting strong beak for breaking open hard respect (if not an acceptance) for the change. We are living in a period of nut-like foods, in order to survive. other’s point of view, so that we can very rapid change, not only in our In our own ways, in our own circles, all take part in the march of change own country, but the whole world - we have to adapt, making way for towards that unity which will in fact it is a bit bewildering for new concepts and relaxing rigid and ultimately be the state of the Perfect many of us to accept the pace at out-moded ideas and views. I am Man and let ”Brotherly Love“ be our which it is taking place. sure you will agree that we are living own keynote for the coming year.” However, it is a law of nature that in such an exciting era, one in which 3

PDF Creator - PDF4Free v2.0 http://www.pdf4free.com MY UNDERSTANDING OF FREEMASONRY In this paper I present my goals, to serve humanity, to give back all of the basic principles thereof. understanding of Freemasonry to GOD and to myself. I have learnt that Freemasonry is a relevant to the first degree. The past Have I been practising Free- system of knowledge and self- few months have been extremely masonry unknowingly before I discipline. It is a system that requires difficult and challenging,. I have became one? the willingness to be open to the truth been challenged by the information I I live by the three principle virtues of and other ideas. It simply requires have learnt from my instructor, my Hope, Faith and Charity. Hope that mental self-surrender. One often has own research and my journey of self- the difficulties we face are within to unlearn some aspects in one’s life discovery. Many questions have good reason and part of a better plan in order to grasp concepts of the come to mind during the time of my and outcome. Faith that hope will system beneficially, all in the quest instruction. It is with these questions carry us through our trials and for personal growth and that I present this paper. tribulations. Charity I have often development. The questions are : given in material and immaterial Furthermore, Freemasonry is based Why have I chosen to become a ways, by contributing with acts of on a universal belief in the divine. Freemason? loving kindness, friendship and This belief is illustrated by virtue that I have always had an enquiring mind, support among other things. symbolically teaches me a system of always questioned and never took What is my basic understanding self-discovery that leads to a personal anything for granted. Coming from a of Freemasonry in the First degree of self-improvement and an inclination towards the betterment of background of following instructions Degree? society. and ideas simply because “that is the I remember my experience while Symbolically Freemasonry has given way things are” you can imagine that waiting in the candidates room me the light. A way of seeing and questioning everything could not vividly. I experienced feelings of interpreting the world, my life and have been easy. Very often I was not impatience and restlessness. In the lives of other’s differently. I have given the answers that satisfied my retrospect., I now realise how learnt that the physical symbols have curiosity. Thus, I was led from the conflicted my mind was at the time underlying symbolic meaning. outset on a long and very difficult and still is at times. The fear of the Different meanings for different journey of self knowledge and self unknown had been ever present at individuals. The symbols and tools discovery. that moment. My initiation felt taught in Freemasonry have special I found myself searching for people overwhelming. I could not absorb the use for each aspect in life. Therefore, who shared my thoughts and ideals ritual and I could not make out what one has to understand the symbolic about life and its interpretations. I was happening around me. From a meaning of the philosophy in order needed a place in the world where I Muslim perspective, I felt torn for the heart to be fully present and felt understood. I feel that I have between two worlds. One that was the mind to be willing to participate. found a place in Freemasonry. In this known to me and which at some It is only through understanding that space I find my sincerest beliefs and points in the ritual seemed to have the symbols of my new way of ideals. I am not judged by my beliefs, been in total contradiction with my interpreting life can reflect in a faults or achievements. I remain a already internalised belief system. I meaningful way. Silent meditation person like everyone else rich or realise now, that every act of the and introspection is necessary to poor. I am here to learn more about ritual was symbolic of something discover the lessons learnt about life, myself and to be supported and relevant to my faith and encompasses guided to achieve one of my ultimate Freemasonry...... Continued 4

PDF Creator - PDF4Free v2.0 http://www.pdf4free.com Cont.... being. spiritual development is through What is my understanding of The three principles of Faith, Hope self-discipline, spiritual inspiration, the ? And how and Charity symbolically represents spiritual intuition and spiritual can I apply the symbolic my mind, body and spirit. Faith insight. I will have to love and be meaning to my life? represents my mind, faith to hold sympathetic of my spiritual self for The tracing board as I understand it is onto what I have been taught before, the light to shine through. dedicated to the further discovery of until I learn and experience Truth. esoteric wisdom and light within Hope represents my body, hope for In conclusion, I have discovered that Freemasonry. The goal and purpose my body to become one with my understanding Freemasonry is of the tracing board in my view is to spirit for me to have hope for a difficult and complex. Interpretation pursue a personal understanding of fulfilling life. Charity represents my and introspection is important in the Divine in the context of man and spirit since charity symbolically understanding how meaningful the his/her individuality. It represents represents love which cannot be seen Philosophy is to life. human life, always comprising of with the naked eye, the same way the Objectivity is needed for one to keep opposites. spirit of man often goes unnoticed. an open mind while studying the The tracing board has inherent in it Charity also represents the point of symbolic meaning of Freemasonry principles of piety and virtue. The light in one’s life since one cannot and subjectivity is needed for one to tracing board is a plan designed for live freely without caring for GOD, understand the symbolism in relation individuals, to use as a guide for right others and oneself. Temperance, to ones life. thought and right action. prudence, justice and fortitude is Freemasonry can be defined on three In this plan my body represents the Charity in its most simple sense. levels. It can be defined on a temple. Once the spiritual principles In this world and the next wisdom, philosophical, historical and are developed within it, it will radiate strength and beauty remains relevant contextual level. through me just as the canopy of to ones existence. Life requires Freemasons are individuals who seek diverse colours shines bright. Man is wisdom to be of service to humanity. universal Truth and self-travel. It is physical, psychological and spiritual, Wisdom is where the sun rises and an adventure that requires stripping all encompassing of an embodied never sets, just as GOD is all the mind bare where necessary. The self. Very similar to moving up a knowing and never sleeps. One process is gradual and requires self- ladder these qualities are attained requires strength for spiritual energy love, respect, understanding and with progress and through time and and enlightenment and beauty for patience all of which are necessary to study. I identify myself with my spiritual life to seek knowledge and achieve self-development and the body, my habits, my soul, my then to reflect, and to seek challenge to work towards the desires, my thoughts and my spiritual knowledge again. betterment of humanity. self all ascending to a higher order of I realise the only way in which I would be able to attain improved H Safodien- Maloon FC

FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE. THERE IS ROOM IN YOUR MIND FOR ONLY ONE THOUGHT, SO MAKE SURE ITS A POSITIVE ONE. YOU CAN’T CHOOSE YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES, BUT YOU CAN CHOOSE YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARDS THEM.

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PDF Creator - PDF4Free v2.0 http://www.pdf4free.com CO-FREEMASONRY Recently I had the privilege of being 1723 included women as bondsmen convictions of equality of men and invited as speaker to a Male Craft who could not be admitted to the women. He remained a member until Lodge of the English Constitution. It Order. But since slavery has been his death in 1916. has become evident that masons of abolished, women should now be various Constitutions are not only listed with the “good and true men, On what principles is the curious about “female masons”, but free born and of mature and discreet International Order of Co-Free- also have a desire to understand how age”. masonry founded? our Order functions. It is of interest During the latter half of the 19th The Int. Order of Co-Freemasonry, that this address has sparked century the idea of women’s rights, Le Droit Humain and the SA discussion about the ethical and equality of women and universal Federation, in accordance with the moral implications of man-made suffrage was gaining support in the ancient declaration of Freemasonry, tenets - and more so in South Africa UK and on the continent. This ws works to the Glory of the Great where we have an enlightened particularly so in France and many Architect of the Universe and /or to constitution which acknowledges men including masons were the perfection of Humanity. female gender as equal. sympathetic to these ideals. So much It maintains the ancient Landmarks of Masonry is a secular, fraternal so that in 1882, Mlle Maria Freemasonry and withholds organisation. Fraternity, as Deraismes, a writer, journalist and recognition from all irregular and understood in Masonic terms, means leading French feminist was initiated clandestine meetings, or Lodges not to practice Brotherly Love, Relief and in the “Loge Libre Penseurs” of the holding proper Charter. Truth . These three principles form Symbolique de France It is open to Men and Women (without the strong pillars on which our Order in Pecq outside of Paris. distinction of race or religion) who is based. Sister Deraismes refrained from are free, of good report and of sound attending meetings so as not to cause mind and strict morals. It imposes no 1. Brotherly Love. Each brother must disharmony within the Lodge. restrictions on the free search for learn to show tolerance, respect, George Martin, a prominent figure of Truth and to secure that freedom compassion and empathy for his French society, together with his wife expects Tolerance from all the fellow creatures. Marie, prepared the creation of a new Members. 2. Relief. Masonry is synonymous Masonic order which admitted both It pledges its members to obedience to with charity, but charity is not merely men and women. the laws of the country, loyalty to the handing out money. So the International Order of Co- State, silence with regard to Masonic 3. Truth. Freemasonry imposes no Freemasonry, Le Droit Humain was secrets, a high standard of honour restrictions on the search for the truth. founded on 14 April 1893 with 14 and a ceaseless endeavour to newly raised sisters. A Constitution promote the welfare of Humanity. Freemasonry, as we know it today was drawn up under the title Grande Every Freemason belonging to the was born on 24 June 1717. The four Loge Symbolique Ecossaise Mixtre Ancient and Accepted is “old” Lodges met at the Ale House in de France. The first Lodge was called bound faithfully to observe the St Paul’s churchyard and the Premier Le Droit Humain. Its activities were decisions of the Supreme Council to Grand Lodge was founded. restricted to Craft Masonry only. which one owes allegiance. By 1723, the “Constitutions of In 1900 these activities were Freemasons” and “The History of the extended to include the other orders The motto of our Order is Le Droit Craft” was published. and degrees of Freemasonry. Illus Humain. . Reverend Anderson’s constitution of Bro Martin was true to his ...... continued 6

PDF Creator - PDF4Free v2.0 http://www.pdf4free.com Cont... uses the AASR and works the degrees SYMBOLS This translates as “Human duty or from 1-33° in one hierarchical order. obligation” or “Human Rights”. Various Craft rituals are used in the Man communicates by So let us strive to help our fellow man Order - Emulation (United Grand symbols because the - masons and non-masons - by Lodge of England), Scottish ritual (a looking upon all with love and plain ritual), Verulam (a comprom- lower mind has to compassion. ise between the Lauderdale and mould the thought or We believe in Co-Freemasonry, but Scottish), Irish (performed in the abstract idea have no wish to influence or change round and mainly in England), French other Masonic Orders. In France there (the triangular layout which is used into a definite form is the Reykjarvik protocol of mutual extensively on the continent) and whether these be words, friendship and co-operation between Lauderdale. sounds or objects , Grand Lodge In SA we use the Lauderdale ritual and therefore de France and Grand Lodge Feminine which stresses the mystical side of de France. Masonry. Our Charters are all use parables, metaphors It is a pity we do not have the same dedicated to the Glory of TGAOTU or symbols to express co-operation in South Africa. and to the perfection of Humanity. an idea. However, there is hope because in The meaning, quality 1997 the United Grand Lodge of So in essence the Co-Freemasonic England stated that lady masons may Order is no different from other and significance of meet in Masonic Halls and use the Orders. The main differences are: a symbol is Lodge or rooms provided no male 1. Universal. It is found on all only gradually realised or freemasons were present. continents. There is even a triangle experienced. In 1999 the United Grand Lodge of Lodge in Tokyo. England acknowledged the existence 2. Work all the degrees from 1 - 33° If you are not in tune of the Order of Women Freemasons: within one Order. or do not have an affinity an order which broke away from Le 3. Both genders are admitted as to the symbol; Droit Humain and which admits only equals. women. As far as I am aware the then the symbol will fail UGLE still do not acknowledge Co- If each brother lives the precepts of to register its hidden Freemasonry. Masonry he will truly attain goodness meaning. and wisdom. You are the key Dutch Masons brought masonry to the Cape in 1800 and was followed by I wish to conclude with the following to unlock the meaning English Lodges in 1811. Co- thought by Anthony Robbins: of the degree. Freemasonry was established in 1914 Masonic symbols are in Durban and the Mother Lodge is “It is not what we get, set to be the outer Amity Lodge No 200. We have But who we become temples in Durban, Johannesburg and What we contribute... objective Cape Town. Pretoria uses male craft That gives meaning to our lives” manifestation premises. of subjective International Order of Co- The Very Illus Sis. EE Bronner 33° spiritual realities. Freemasonry, which is Universal, MPGC 7

PDF Creator - PDF4Free v2.0 http://www.pdf4free.com DAN BROWN - THE LOST SYMBOL There was some trepidation when Dan always interesting to follow his fast Scrupulously researched, it is in the Brown’s book The Lost Symbol was paced and careful plotting. A non- last pages of the book that we come published. Was this going to be mason reviewing this book for the fully to realise with what respect for another “exposure” and denouement Cape Times wrote: the Brotherhood that Brown has of our principles of the kind that “The Lost Symbol is as good an treated it - and as indicated by this abounds on the web? introduction to Freemasonry as a letter he wrote to a Lodge in However, as it turns out, our fears layman reader is likely to encounter in Washington when he was unable to were unfounded. Whatever one’s fiction.” give a talk he had planned to present opinion of Brown as a writer, it is there. October 6, 2009 Guests of the Southern Jurisdiction.

It is my great honour to be invited to greet you via this letter. I had hoped I might be able to join you in person tonight, but the launch of my novel, “The Lost Symbol”, has me far from Washington.

In the past few weeks, as you might imagine, I have been repeatedly asked what attracted me to the Masons so strongly as to make it a central point of my new book.

My reply was always the same: “In a world where men do battle over whose definition of God is most accurate, I cannot adequately express the deep respect and admiration I feel toward an organisation in which men with differing faiths are able to “break bread together” in a bond of brotherhood, friendship and camaraderie.”

Please accept my humble apologies for the noble example you set for humankind. It is my sincere hope that the Masonic community recognises “The Lost Symbol”, for what it truly is.....an earnest attempt to reverentially explore the history and beauty of Masonic Philosophy.

Yours sincerely Signed - Dan Brown

MASONIC LITERATURE - THE BUILDERS The Builders: a story and study of little spread on the night of his raising, one knew of such a book at that time, Masonry by Joseph Fort Newton was and, as is the custom, the candidate nor has any been found to meet a need first published in 1914. This note was asked to give his impressions of which many must have felt before and appeared in an introduction to the the Order. Among other things, he since”. book.... made request to know if there was any For many years this Masonic classic “Fourteen years ago the writer of this little book which would tell a young man had been out of print, but has been volume entered the temple of the things he would most like to know made available on-line as an e-book as Freemasonry, and that date stands out about Freemasonry - what it was, part of the Gutenberg Project, or from in memory as one of the most whence it came, what it teaches, and www.sacredtexts.com or as a print-on- significant days in his life. There was a what it is trying to do in the world? No demand from Nuvisions Publications.

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PDF Creator - PDF4Free v2.0 http://www.pdf4free.com THE SWORD We held a MM study evening and protection with which the Lodge in the army or the military). discussed the sword. It proved to be surrounds the candidate. The Sword of Justice is a well known such a thought provoking discussion symbol. Lady Justice (a descendant that I decided to put some of the ideas In our Lodge it is the RWM who has of classical goddesses) bears the of those gathered and my own the Flaming Sword. The RWM uses sword and the scales. The sword is interpretations on paper... this sword during the consecration of said to not only cut through the candidate. The sword is used to arguments and evidence, but also to It is there when the candidate first conduct the invoked power to the mete out justice and make right from enters the Lodge (held by the Outer candidate. wrong. Guard) and it is there when we leave The Flaming Sword is said to be it. The sword is not only important to “wavy” to symbolise the flaming Runes, symbols and prayers were the higher degrees, but from the very sword found in the Garden of Eden often etched into the blade of the beginning. (Genesis 3:24) and also lightning sword adding energies of protection, bolts. justice, honour and other virtues. A The sword has two sides and two It can even be said to represent the sword was an extension of oneself. edges. It can be seen in two ways. sun and is also found in Tarot cards. In the example of an executioner’s * as a protection (a positive force It is found in Alchemy where the sword, prayers for the mercy and defending right from wrong) furnace is called the “Philosopher’s forgiveness for the souls of both the * as a weapon (war and killing) Sword”. The Saxon word for sword executioner and the executed were was “seax” - meaning “the fire of often inscribed on the blade. The or Outer Guard bears the great fire”. sword to ward off “cowans and The sword is made of metal. intruders” - to protect the Lodge. The The sword has a double-edged blade. In the first Degree we pay special Outer Guard is our defence and the It has a dual nature. attention to the elements of Earth, sword is then a symbol and tool of It is also a weapon and is well known Air, Fire and Water. protection. in the military. The Earth is where we find the metal The Japanese Samurai used swords. with which we can create the sword. We enter the Lodge as a candidate They considered each sword an The Fire is to melt the metal. The Air with our arm bare - not only exposing extension of the owner’s spirit and breathes life into the fire and gives energy centres, but also showing that the forgers of the swords undergo a the additional heat required for the we are unarmed. serious ceremony both before and forging. Water to temper the metal after the forging. and control the heat. During the candidate’s obligation Used from ancient times by the (and at each obligation thereafter) the military and mentioned throughout So when you next carry the sword, swords of brethren are used to the Bible and other ancient texts, its consider it part of yourself, the channel energy and power to the history is long. In a coat-of-arms a elements used to create and the candidate. The energy flows through sword depicted sheathed was one importance of the energy you put and from each sword-bearer and the carried working for an office to a forth. sword is an extension of themselves. king, but one unsheathed was a The swords are a symbol of the sword for protection (eg. a position C Quickfall 31°

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PDF Creator - PDF4Free v2.0 http://www.pdf4free.com TRANSVAAL RAM MOORED TO THE TRANSVAAL MARK LODGE No 27 The , like the Ancient and degree. L A Membrey 33°, requesting that the Accepted Scottish Rite, has several The founding brethren of the degree Lodge be put into recession due to the degrees with distinctive teachings, of Royal Ark Mariner were elevated declining membership. What a sad secrets and regalia. There are areas of on Saturday 30th October 1948 at the moment it must have been for the overlap between these two rites, Temple, 19 Bezuidenhout Street, Master to have written this letter. The however, the York degrees are quite Johannesburg by The Very Illus Bro Lodge however only went into unique and offer different insights to Arnold Banks 33°. The Transvaal abeyance on 1st March 1994. freemasonry. The SA federation Lodge of Royal Ark Mariner was It was therefore with much works the Mark degree, Royal Ark consecrated on the 10th April 1949 anticipation and excitement that the Mariners and the Holy Royal Arch. by the MPGC. A Charter was issued Transvaal Royal Ark Mariner was The Royal Ark Mariner degree is to the Brethren, thereafter to be resuscitated on 10th August 2010. perhaps the most unusual degree in known as the founding members. Seven members were elevated with Freemasonry. It is thought to have Grateful thanks to the Brethren S J another expected elevation in developed in the 18th century. Entry Bischoff, E C Vreede, D E December 2010. is restricted to Mark Master Masons. Callamore, D J Bischoff, M A Carter, Appreciation is expressed towards Hence the Royal Ark Mariner Lodges V M E Seymour, R G Izzinghelli, D the new “founding” members of this are “moored” to a Mark Lodge. Mark Gower, R E Lavery, G T Bidgood for Lodge for not allowing this Masons in good standing may apply initiating the foundation stones for remarkable degree to be swept to be elevated six months after their this unique Lodge. overboard. advancement in the Mark degree in On 15 February 1988, the Master - T May we look forward to many more order to enjoy the teachings and L Riley 30°, sent a letter to the years working with this degree. special ambience of this remarkable administrator General, The Illus Bro WOMEN INITIATED IN THE GRAND ORIENT DE FRANCE The largest Masonic Obedience in Obedience in France with close to constitutes a major event in the France, the Grand Orient de 50,000 members, has now agreed to history of French Freemasonry. France, changed its rules on the modify its General Regulations. It will be interesting to see the evening of Thursday September 2 From now on it will be possible for reaction of other Masonic in order to authorise members of Lodges which wish to, to initiate Obediences in France, in particular its Lodges to initiate women. women, and for women to apply for the International Order of Co- Meeting at an Annual General membership. Freemasonry Le Droit Humain, who Assembly (Convent) at Vichy, at the In itself this is not a revolutionary are likely to be very concerned, and to same time they elected Guy Arcizet move for the French. Maria a lesser extent the Grand Loge as their new Grand Master. Deraismes, the celebrated feminist of Feminine de France. In any case, it is By agreeing to initiate women, the the 19th Century became, in 1882, the estimated that for the foreseeable Grand Orient has decided to bring this first French woman to be initiated future, many Grand Orient Lodges secular taboo to an end. into Freemasonry, and it is from this will remain men-only Lodges. Although opposed for many years event that our Order sprang. past to the initiation of women in their Nevertheless, opening membership The Co-Mason, 30 Sept. 2010 ranks, this, the largest Masonic of the Grand Orient to women British Federation 10

PDF Creator - PDF4Free v2.0 http://www.pdf4free.com LODGE DEDICATION No 238 2010 was a unique year in South Ritual and all arising topics - recognising what we Freemasons Africa and here in the south we including Dan Brown’s “The Lost are and do, to be acknowledged as a celebrated a most exciting winter Symbol”; and when the group met it Public Benefit Organisation - finally thanks to vuvuzelas and the Soccer was each time at a different achieved thanks to the efforts of our World Cup. Brother’s home. hard working MPGC, Sister EE But on a more serious note: Individual instruction continues and Bronner. This Lodge Year started and ended ensures the good standard on all Last December I was sighing as an beautifully with initiations. All in levels of Masonic knowledge, exciting year with a heavy load of all, it was a year with a harmonious expertise and tradition. responsibility came to a close - and mix of Initiations, Passings and The informal Friday lunches in the blink of an eye, it was time Raisings and study meetings with continue to be another fixed point in again for our AGM where, surprise, PoAs, Tracing Boards, Charges and our diaries in Cape Town. surprise, I was re-elected for a International signs in between - an We recently met three new second term. exciting up and down through the applicants and this led to further Now, as wonderful and satisfactory degrees. interviews and follow-up reports . my time in the chair has been - it was It is always wonderful to have new We all profit so much from this also stressful and I am tiring. I have members joining - even from cross-pollination of views, ideas, taken my tasks seriously and the another federation; sadly one has to information and personal input and responsibility of the Lodge was and also accept the occasional our Masonry is carried through to is an honour as well as a challenging withdrawal or sabbatical too. our everyday, social lives. service. I thank you all from the We will be rounding off our year We have been supporting our bottom of my heart for the trust and with the traditional St Johns Day in chosen charity, Sisters Inc., for a support throughout this time and for Summer Ceremony at which we will few years now. It is heartening to see the generous smile when something be honoured to have our MPGC. the difference we can make to the was not exactly as it should have For the second consecutive year the lives of the mothers and their little been . Master Masons were able to meet ones. monthly to discuss the 3rd degree It seems to be a natural conclusion, M Buchmuller 18° THE CORD There is a cord that binds us - all God. forgiveness and healing and mankind, one to the other, and in Each time we fail, each time we fall, redemption a path of intimacy with turn we are all connected through a and are able to rise up again to re- God and with one another. divine mystic cord to the Perfect connect to make a knot in the cord This above all is precious and Man. which has been broken, we find that remarkable. This cord that binds us together just as the distance from one end of How we put ourselves in one creates a circle of love - an the cord to the other has been another’s care. How, in spite of energising force that connects and shortened - so too are we closer to everything, we trust each other interconnects us. How beautiful to the Divine. knotted together for the greater know that through this Love we are This is a gift of our human good. able to bring ourselves closer to condition, our imperfection makes P Selibowitz 18° 11

PDF Creator - PDF4Free v2.0 http://www.pdf4free.com KEEPING IT SECRET - THE COMMERCIAL IMPERATIVE Regrettably the Eurocentric the same time Europe was still commercial value. A Master Mason teaching of history, to which most building with a square arch, a lintel with these skills had a large market members of the South African supported on two upright pillars. for his products. It made Federation have been exposed, has The crusader occupation of the Holy commercial sense to keep this hidden an important piece of Land in the late 11th Century lasted knowledge secret. You don’t give information - that most of the for some 200 years. This opened up away your commercial advantage! science of the European a “highway” from Western Europe In conclusion, there was a Renaissance period was built on the to the lands and science of Islam. commercial logic in a selected group knowledge developed by the Many scholars from Western of people with new geometric and scientists of Islam in the 12th and Europe travelled into areas in architectural skills keeping secret 13th Centuries. Europe and around the the key knowledge of their trade. As It is also not generally known that, Mediterranean controlled by the that grew they developed trusted until the 1600s, the empire that caliphs. They came to explore and apprentices to whom the appropriate formed the world of Islam stretched learn after hearing stories from those secrets could be revealed as they from Indonesia in the east to Spain returning from the Holy Land. grew in the practice of their skills. in the west, reaching from northern Amongst these were architects. Africa to close to Venice. They learnt the mathematics and Note: An interesting aside. For What is the relevance of this to building techniques used in the nearly two hundred years Western Masonry? magnificent buildings they saw. Europe had two numeric systems - The teachings of the Prophet They also learnt a new numeric Arabic and Roman. The Catholic Mohammed actively encouraged the system, one which differed from the Church refused to recognise the search for, and accumulation of Roman numerals used by the numerical system of the Islamic knowledge. Many centres of Catholic Church in Western Europe. “unbelievers”. learning and libraries were (See note below) However, many of the building established by the Caliphs. One of These architects returned to Western blocks of the new churches and the sciences that developed was Europe with this knowledge and, great cathedrals were marked by the mathematics. The discovery of the within a very short period of time, Masons with Arabic numerals. The use of zero transformed the way in transformed the building style of paymasters of the church continued which numbers could be used. churches and cathedrals to one with to calculate payments due to the Geometry and trigonometry were vaulted arches with a keystone. This masons using Roman numerals refined and well understood. This new, beautiful style of building whilst the masons used infidel created a basis for a growth in came into high demand, particularly Arabic numerals to build the architecture which allowed the from the Catholic Church. This churches. development of the vaulted arch. At knowledge now had a high J Fowkes 30° CIVILISATION IS DEFINED BY WHAT WE FORBID, MORE THAN BY WHAT WE PERMIT “Shantaram” by Gregory David Roberts

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PDF Creator - PDF4Free v2.0 http://www.pdf4free.com PURITY JOINING I felt moved to speak about “purity”. It predominant quality of the When my daughter, Tracy-Lyn, was 17 is very important in the life of a Mason, figure symbolises something she began questioning us about but also to men in general. else - another quality or state. Freemasonry and was so eager to join the Order, having grown up in a home First the term “Purity” needs to be The symbol of the badge as a where both parents were Masons. defined. Etymologically, the word symbol of innocence and purity It was suggested by more experienced Brethren that she should wait for a purity is derived from the Latin word - therefore means that the while since she was still so young. We Puritas - and is defined as the condition candidate must reflect the thought she may loose interest, but in of being pure, cleanliness, innocence, qualities of the badge (apron). fact, she couldn’t wait until she turned freedom from foreign matter, chastity, The candidate must become the 21 to apply once more. This time she freedom from anything sinister or apron. The lesson being that we was successful! underhand, freedom from improper must make progress in a words and phrases. (The Consolidated spiritual life. We must be pure. She was initiated on 11 February 2003 Webster Dictionary 1962) and progressed well enough through Before the tribe of Israel could the ranks, as her father and I watched I understand purity as being in a state of meet God in the desert, they with pride. being free from nuisance. This nuisance were told by Moses to purify My proudest moment was when she is defined as bad thoughts and actions. themselves for 7 days. became Master Elect of Sphynx Lodge Bad is defined as working in a We must start to purify our No 225. It was then agreed by the destructive way. spirit, our mind and soul by Master, RW Bro J Mitchell, that I could take the Chair the following month, and Most times purity is manifested by positive action: in May 2010, I installed her into the love, by a positive attitude towards a The Buddhist use meditation. Chair of King Solomon. problem or situation. This would be This is achieved by the use of someone who uses his time in research respiration and visualisation of As a mother, it was a very emotional to help society or by protecting people the good. The eckist of experience, and one which I would not against those who are impure in their Eckankar use the song of Hu have missed for the world. My greatest actions. (chant du Hu). Some traditional fear was that I would forget parts of the African people use the dance. ceremony. The forces must have been During the investiture in the First with me all the way that night as I went Degree, the SW informs the candidate Achieving purity is important through the paces and often found that the badge (apron) is the emblem of because it put people in contact myself on the brink of tears. innocence and purity. with the higher spiritual being I am not sure of any other mother who What is meant by “emblem”? according to our belief or faith. has installed her daughter or son, Etymologically the term is derived If we are pure, we will draw except our very own MPGC who was from the Greek “emblema” from inspiration from the Higher installed into the Chair by her mother all those years ago. “embalto-em” (in) and “balto” (to cast). Spiritual Being. Tracy-Lyn’s sincerity and commitment This is a type of inlaid mosaic or is a We will serve and help the to Masonry will hopefully take her to the picture or figure on another work of art. progress of Humanity and its heights to which she aspires, and I will It represents one thing to the eye, but people. watch with pride all the way. another to the understanding. The O Biongo Azudo MM L Lewies 31° 13

PDF Creator - PDF4Free v2.0 http://www.pdf4free.com MASONIC TEMPLES The SA Federation is fortunate in water pipes from the meter to the carried out having three Masonic Temples in the building when we realised that the Theano Lodge No 229, Pretoria orient, Orients of Durban, Cape Town and external hose reel did not even have a moved away from their cramped Johannesburg. Each Temple has its water source! This was followed by a premises at the Theosophical Society own character and history. sewer overhaul. Then Durban’s and are now using the spacious and Johannesburg is the oldest, having famous wood borer was flourishing in well equipped premises of the Victoria been bought in the 1950s. The present the roof timbers and battens in the Cross Lodge in Menlo Park. Theano Durban Temple was purchased and older part of the building. The Temple Lodge has very kindly loaned their renovated in the late 1980s and Cape had to be tented. chairs to the Johannesburg Temple and Town was built from the foundations Several trees were either felled or they have been most gratefully up and consecrated in 1977. trimmed to protect the foundations and received. These buildings did not just appear on increase security. All external doors Pretoria Brethren also benefit from the the landscape, but are here due to were either varnished or painted and Johannesburg Temple as the York, many sacrifices, donations and treated for wood rot. Sov. Chapter, Encampment and other bequests. They are a testament to the JOHANNESBURG (& Pretoria) higher degrees meet at No.1 dedication and loving care of past 1 Buccleuch Street, Craighall Park. Buccleuch Street. It therefore serves Brethren and we can now enjoy the Rutland Investment Company, a CC, both the Johannesburg and Pretoria fruits of their labours. is still the owner of the property. Orients. However, any building has to be Several legal aspects have had to be CAPE TOWN maintained. Has any thought been resolved and we are hoping to submit 6 Rifle Road, Kenwyn. The Temple given to those Brethren who ensure the PBO application for the Johannes- relies on donations and bequests to that the maintaining of the buildings burg Temple soon. There are two maintain the free-standing building. are done efficiently and promptly? tenants on the property - The Rutland Cape Town has also received its PBO This is a service not only to the Orient, Playschool and a 3-bedroomed house. status and is awaiting a decision from but also to the Order and to Co- New tenants moved into the house in the municipality to have their rates Freemasonry as a whole. February 2010 and have made the reduced or rebated - with out this there A brief report of the Temples. house a home with many is concern as to the viability of the DURBAN improvements to the garden for all to property. Previous part-time tenants 25 Rose Avenue, Sherwood South. enjoy. assisted with income, but Durban Orient received its Public Security has also taken centre stage. A unfortunately they have left for larger Benefit Organisation status (PBO) this motorised gate, security gates on the premises. year. We have been fortunate to have Temple and palisade fencing have Recently, the property security and been rate and tax exempt for some been installed. The rest of the property looks were enhanced with new time, without which we would have will be fenced in the new year. perimeter fencing, the parking re- not managed financially. Besides the The “empty” Temple kitchen now tarred and garden replanted. A leaking income from Lodges we only have one boasts new crockery and cutlery roof has been repaired and general tenant on the property. The income has (bought with fund raising money), and maintenance carried out. shrunk due to Lodges going into also a working microwave that was Brethren must take pride in their abeyance and this is of concern. found in a cupboard, a donated stove, a . You are so 2010 has been a year of major repairs. fridge and a dishwasher on loan. privileged to meet in consecrated, During the past two years we have had Grateful thanks to the Brethren for fixed abodes. Let us all ensure that the some pipe bursts, flooding the whole their help and assistance. generations to come will build on the road. It was decided to replace the All general maintenance has been foundation stones that we prepare. 14

PDF Creator - PDF4Free v2.0 http://www.pdf4free.com THEANO LODGE No 229 We started the year of 2010 with 11 degree, practiced the signs and read in Belgium. members. In February we moved the Tracing Board. In the months that followed our from our previously cramped In June Bro M Bataille and Bro S Lodge benefited from some premises to to our new Temple, in Erasmus were passed to the FC interesting Pieces of Architecture Menlo Park and we had the honour degree. Our congratulations to (including video and photographs) and pleasure of having our MPGC, them both. And our thanks again to on their visits. The Very Illus Sister E E Bronner the Brn of Spynx Lodge for So the end of the year is upon us to perform our consecration. assisting us. and we are now more comfortable In the first half on the year we During the winter recess , the and settled in our new premises. initiated Bro A S Damon - this RWM, The Illus Bro P Ferreira We have increased in number and ceremony being held in Craighall visited England, Scotland and grown in our Masonic paths and Park, Johannesburg. Our thanks to France where he visited The look forward to an exciting 2011. the Brn of Sphynx Lodge who, Freemasons Hall, Rosslyn Chapel once again, assisted us. and other Masonic Lodges. Bro M P Ferreira 31° We read the Charge of the First Bataille FC, visited some Lodges THE PROCESS Does the clay welcome the wheel that turns it, Spinning and sloughing and shaping the perfect bowl? Does the porcelain welcome the oven that burns it Firing its weaknesses into a tempered whole? Does the marble welcome the tool that shapes it, Chipping and hewing to set the spirit free Until the hidden form within escapes it And stands revealed for all the world to see?

Does the see welcome the soil that takes it And buries, and into the ultimate beauty makes it? Without the process even the fairest vase Would never quit the clay, unseen, unknown And all the glory Greece and Rome was Would still lie hidden in broken stone.

Lord let us forget, who dare aspire, When on the wheel of life the form is caught To welcome the wheel, the chisel and the fire For only this is lasting beauty wrought.

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PDF Creator - PDF4Free v2.0 http://www.pdf4free.com SOME DIFFERENCES AND STILL FREEMASONRY! My words and ideas in this PoA are present his “impression from the the way the Lodge is run. Some have intended at the 1st degree, and are in initiation”. 10 to 15 minutes. No to do with the differences in the no circumstances a critic of our questions asked. ritual, others I believe fall under the rituals, even when sometimes I will The 2nd time when they present a Lodge choice. express my preference. symbolic PoA. This is a compulsory I will only mention a few: exercise before they can apply for a * At La Cle Ami there is no IPM I have divided this PoA into 3: salary raise. This is a way to show the position at the Orient. At the time the 1. EA instruction and work in the work that has been done in RWM steps down he auto-matically Lodge understanding the tools and symbols becomes the IG. Humility and Level 2. In the Lodge of the degree. at play. 3. For the outside world And the 3rd time when he has to * Officers of the Lodge are As you know, my experience as a answer the questions of the Lodge as authorised to have a copy of the ritual Freemason was only in Male Craft an examination for his salary open during meetings and although Lodges up until 4 months ago; increase. with time a good part of it become mainly “Le Grand orient de France” * All EA have to contribute to at least known by heart, it has benefits in the in Paris (French ritual) and “Le 1 of the “questions to the Lodges”. flow of events and in creating the Grand Rite Equatorial” in Libreville What are the “questions to the right atmosphere in Lodge. (Scottish ritual). I also had the Lodges”? It is a set of 4 to 5 * The Widow Trunk, when brought privilege to visit other Craft both in questions that the Council of the back to the RWM, is offered to the France and South Africa. Craft submits to all the Lodges. Each Brethren. To assemble in a Chain of Some differences I could notice are Lodge will choose the ones they Union around the Mosaic Pavement. clearly liked to the size of the Lodge. want to work on and they have to The RWM will then invite the My mother Lodge “La Clemente send a PoA on the chosen questions. Brethren to rise to the ideal of Amitie”, we were over 100 Brethren, This is a joint work by the Brethren Freemasonry and allow this ideal to which means that 50+ Brethren of the Lodge which represents the be our light and to guide us on our seated on the columns at any 1st opinion of the Lodge on a subject. To path in the outside world. After a degree meeting. give you an example, this is one silent 30 seconds of meditation, the 1. EA Instruction and work in the question being studied this year: RWM will break the chain. I find this Lodge Fundamentalism does not start when moment very powerful as it gives the * Compulsory instruction sessions the bomb explodes, but rather when Brethren a moment of communion are taking place at least once a month thoughts are becoming paralysed. and materialises the fraternity that for the ERA under the authority of What do you think? If from the first keeps us together, including outside the JW, for all EA together. Most of reading of the question, it has the Temple. the time other MM do attend these nothing to do with Freemasonry; a * I was used to a single Ritual Dinner instruction sessions and it allows closer look will raise issues of per year usually taken in a restaurant fruitful discussions and sharing of tolerance and progressive thinking as away from the Temple. Once the ideas. a way to shape people and society. A Lodge is closed by the RWM, * During their time an EA will have good way to develop Freemasonry Brethren are free to dine together or 3 opportunities to address the Lodge: principles with EAs. to leave. However most of the time The first time at the regular 2. In the Lodge about 50% of the Brethren have a meeting just after his initiation, to I have noticed a few differences in meal together after the meeting in the 16

PDF Creator - PDF4Free v2.0 http://www.pdf4free.com Continued... as examples: conferences or even in the Media. restaurant part of the GODF building * Recognition of the loved ones: This has the power to attract in Paris. after their acceptance as an EA a rose candidate Freemasons while de- 3. For the outside world is given to our new Bro for him to mystifying the Craft in the eyes of This is a good transition to talk about give his loved one, as a token of the non-initiated. how important is the world of acknowledgement by the Lodge. I would like to conclude this address Freemasons. As Freemasons, we * I already mentioned Questions to to you by saying that I am so proud to have to shine outside of the Temple the Lodges. In fact 2 questions are be part of this Lodge with Brothers by living our Masonic principles. chosen every year: One Masonic and Sisters from different horizons, When closing a Regular Meeting, question and one societal question. white and black. Although this the following sentence is proclaimed The latter will also get a response should be the norm for Freemasons, I by the RWM: May the light that have prepared jointly by the Brn and remember a few years ago attending brightened our work continue to usually deals with Peace and Human an all white Regular Meeting in a shine within ourselves, for us to Rights. As an example: How, and male Craft in South Africa. Lets complete outside of the Temple the based on which criteria, should make sure that our differences are work we started inside... This has the illegal immigrants be treated in making us richer, always! powerful meaning that our work as a France? As you see, this question Fraternity is a key principle of our Freemason must not be limited to the specific to France, may apply to a Craft. And we, individually or regular meetings or within the number of countries and is definitely collectively, have so many ways to premises of the Temple, but should an issue threatening Peace. practice our Fraternity in between be extended to the outside world, by * More and more Crafts in France our Regular meetings, and make our individual actions. This is create opportunities to expose their society better. translated into the following actions ideas and principles, through public S Adjovi MM

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WHEN THE CABLE TOW OF EACH MASON IS JOINED WITH THAT OF EVERY OTHER MASON, AND ALL ARE UNITED IN ONE CABLE OF KINDNESS, IT MAKES A BOND OF BROTHERHOOD THE MIGHT OF WHICH NO MORTAL CAN MEASURE. IT HELPS TO HOLD THE WORLD TOGETHER. IT HOLDS WHEN OTHER TIES BREAK.

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PDF Creator - PDF4Free v2.0 http://www.pdf4free.com IN THE FAMILY I have had the privilege of growing Slowly, but steadily, I made my way and answer my questions. I don’t up in a home where both my parents up the ranks, with the help of some know how many other women have are Masons. So when I grew up and dedicated, older Brethren guiding had that blessing! expressed an interest in joining the me on my way. I think the most The first ceremony after my Order it did not come as a surprise to important lesson for me so far has installation was the very next month, my parents. been: in June, which happened to be an I can’t describe what being a Mason To be open....open to love, open to initiation. Not just any initiation has meant or done for my parents, as instruction, open to criticism, open either, but quite an historic one. As I have always known them both as to learning, open to growing. far as one can ascertain at least. I masons. I can however say what it Never underestimate the wealth of initiated the first black female into has meant to me thus far. knowledge we can miss out on by our Lodge. I’m proud to say we are Growing up in a household with two not being open to listening or really becoming as diverse and Masons taught me good values. learning from others. multi-cultural as our wonderful Values I have come to realise, not In May this year I was installed into country. Its important to me to everyone shares. As a child I just the Chair of King Solomon by the expose myself to as many cultures as assumed all families were like ours loving and capable hands of my I can, as I believe that it can only lead and I’m thankful now for all the mother. I can only imagine what it to more understanding and values and life lessons my parents meant to my parents, but it was a tolerance. That is a large part of what taught me, even if I complained profound experience for me. Freemasonry is to me. A tool to be about it at the time! The biggest challenge for me so far used in every day life, that helps us When it came time for me to join the has been learning to rule the Lodge. try to know ourselves and others Order I had the special privilege of To trust in myself and my better.... having my mother present at my capabilities. It helps to know that my Long may the journey be. initiation. So my Masonic journey parents are there for me as well as began. being Brothers to me, to guide me T L Lewies IM SPHYNX LODGE No 225 Once again an exciting and busy the support our more senior Brn give We also held an interesting evening year is coming to an end. We are all to our new RWM. Many thanks for where Bro Adjovi gave his PoA and looking forward to St John’s this. there was much discussion and many Celebration and the holidays. In June we did the First Degree questions to follow. (see Page 16) Sphynx Lodge has been busy with Charge and in August Bro Serge Sphynx Lodge is looking forward to initiations - starting our year off with Adjovi MM (of La Clemente Amitie, a successful, happy and exciting three in a row from January to Grand Orient de France) joined our 2011. March. In April we had our AGM Order. A warm welcome to Bro Should you ever be in Johannesburg and our new RWM was elected. Adjovi and may he find many years please visit our Lodge. You are all With Bro T L Lewies in the chair we of brotherly love with us. welcome. have made a generational change Bro Maria Masha was initiated in and the young RWM brings fresh air September and in October we passed K Tschumi MM into the Lodge. It is also great to see Bro H Buber to the degree of FC. Secretary 18

PDF Creator - PDF4Free v2.0 http://www.pdf4free.com THE RIGHT WORSHIPFUL MASTER Freemasonry is a study of life - an not given to every MM to become differences of opinion that arise occult science - and a ritual Master of his Lodge. It is also a fact between the Brn from time to time; enactment of Cosmic life in the that without ruling a Craft Lodge we the purely tactical but thorny macrocosm; of individual or inner can, symbolically, learn to become problem of organising a ceremony life in the microcosm. It is from this Master of ourselves. This is when officers are away or ill. All point of view that we must look at all recognised by the Supreme Council these situations interact with and that we do and learn, not only in the ruling that perfection in the 18° no affect the manner in which he carries Temple itself, but also in what one longer depends on a Mason having out his ceremonial and could term the “life of the Lodge as a ruled a Craft Lodge, provided he has administrative duties. whole”. In this context let us worked faithfully therein for at least The good Master must know when consider the role of the Master and 10 years. But in spite of this we find he must be as the Deacons and the benefit derived by each that Masters and Past Masters gently, but firmly guide the hesitant individual brother serving in this encourage the shy, the diffident or or sometimes misguided. The Master chair of office. reluctant MM on his way to the Chair must learn to be as his own Inner The RWM represents Spirit, Will, of King Solomon . I hope in this Guard: know when and how to allow the Sun, Creative Power - cosmically paper to show why. himself to be influenced by the he is a symbol of the GAOTU. The Installation ritual states what a feelings and opinions of members of During the ritual ceremony, it is the Master must be, as well as what he the Lodge. Above all, he must know RWM who is the focal point ought to be. when to Tyle himself and also learn whereby power from above is drawn What he must be refers to his to be as Treasurer to weigh and into the Lodge, directed to the “external” qualifications. And each balance his words before he utters candidate in particular, and through Bro eligible for the Chair usually them. He must be as the Almoner - the corporate body as a whole - does possess those qualifications. charitable in word as in deed. Above whereby another power or thought What he ought to be is somewhat all he must be as the Organist and try form is created, which in turn different. I quote: “he ought to be of to create harmony within himself and radiates out to the world around us. exemplary character, courteous in the corporate body as a whole. In Man, the RWM symbolises the demeanour, easy of address, steady From this I hope that you will have spiritual or creative principle within and firm in principle.” Thus what he seen that being placed in the Chair is - the apex and root of his being, and ought to be proceeds from within, not the culmination of one’s career in to which all his faculties should be and enables him to govern and lead Craft Masonry. It should be yet subordinate and responsive. wisely and intelligently. Not every another lesson and guide that will So often we hear a young Mason MM that comes to the Chair of King assist us to follow the Masonic blue decline taking the Chair - Solomon is at that moment, what he print that will enable us to become as maintaining that they are not looking ought to be. But if he is open and Living Stones in that Temple made for status and are content to sit in the receptive, he learns through not with hands, and to assist us to columns and do whatever work is experience to become what he ought work together with the GAOTU to given to them to do. A commendable to be. bring to fruition his divine plan for and correct attitude. For, in fact, the The RWM is Master on two levels - humanity. 3° instruction manual states quite the ceremonial and what we can clearly that for various reasons it is term, the administrative. The many M Raymond 33° 19

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