We have to make freemasonry relevant and accessible to modern men. System of chronology used by the masonic knights templar, in which years are dated from the founding of the medieval order of the temple, a. New listing kjv holy bible master reference red letter edition masonic heirloom 1964. This title is a new volume in lewis masonic s new series of practical guides for lodge officers. Directors of ceremonies east lancashire freemasons. This guide is provided for use by lodge directors of ceremonies and assistant directors of ceremonies. Ceremony of a chapter of princes rose croix of heredom. Masonic ritual has appeared in a number of contexts within literature including in the man who would be. Lodge officer duties marshal my freemasonry freemason. Masonic regalia, aprons, collars, jewels gauntlets and more. The senior officer of a masonic lodge is the master, normally addressed and referred to as the worshipful master in scotland, and in lodges under the scottish constitution, the right worshipful master. Their apparent desire to let everyone see that they, and not the. The books are full text and readable online free of charge.
Each book also serves as a handy reference guide to the role for the more experienced officers. Workings the many versions of masonic ritual freemasonry. He brought with him a large provincial team which included both provincial grand wardens, peter taylor the provincial grand secretary, the provincial grand. Apart from its inherent interest, it has long been an established. All your masonic questions answered plus lodge info, news, events, diary, whats on and much, much. Provincial grand director of ceremonies is to ensure that ceremonial within the.
As well as looking at general ceremonial practicalities the book also examines out of lodge functions and the important role of man management for the director of. Even though prayers are used at certain points, the ritual is quite categorically not a religious ceremony. Masonic publications masonic books letchworths shop. This section of our website is aimed at you as the lodge director of ceremoniesyour comments suggestions on how we might improve this section would be welcomed and appreciated. Director of ceremonies and assistant director of ceremonies. Thus it is written in the in the first book of kings, c. Masonic symbolism is that which is used to illustrate the principles which freemasonry espouses.
The masonic province of hampshire and isle of wight a guide. The director of ceremonies is an officer found in most lodges under the united grand lodge of england. This handbook has been updated to assist you with those of. Freemasons the director of ceremonies the director of.
Correspondence circle, 1998, appendix a, which has provided an indispensable base for the compilation of the present list. The title director of ceremonies is used in the united grand lodge of england and its subordinate lodges, as well as in many other jurisdictions. They were written by richard sandbach when he was the provincial grand master for northamptonshire and huntingdonshire and are regularly updated by him. In craft freemasonry, sometimes known as blue lodge freemasonry, every masonic lodge.
The role of the provincial grand director of ceremonies is to ensure that ceremonial within the province is carried out in an accurate and dignified manner. Mormon temple ceremonies are so similar that one historian called the endowment celestial masonry. Grand director of ceremonies collar jewel crossed batons. This books concludes with a very useful checklist of duties. However, other titles found in other jurisdictions include lecturer and ritualist. His duties and responsibilities rose, algernon sidney on.
There are many themes that are adopted in emulation ritual from platos writings. The worshipful master sits in the east of the lodge room, chairs all of the business of his lodge, and is vested with considerable powers without further reference to the members. The symbolism of freemasonry is found throughout the masonic lodge, and contains many of the working tools of a medieval or renaissance stonemason. The marshal is in some jurisdictions the director of ceremonies. Investing officers the lodge admin team so, today is day 4 of 100, and im looking at investing officers, what i have politely called here the lodge admin team pages 226229 in my book of emulation ritual. For further and deeper reading the following works are suggested.
The candidate, who wears no masonic clothing or regalia, is admitted by the marshal and placed before the sovereign. This book is a guide for tylers in order for them to complete all their duties from dressing the lodge to the ceremony of installation. Freemasonry michigan to freemasonry virginia history include extended shelves. Masonic ritual history the educator an introduction.
Masonic abbreviations another list of abbreviations is given in frederick smyth, a reference book for freemasons london. The director of ceremonies and assistant director of ceremonies, by richard johnson, 2010. Both of these books contain short passages on a multitude of masonic topics. Kenneth john beer, assistant director of ceremonies. Digital masonic library greetings, at the library tab suggested reading of the website of the valley of schenectady, aasr, nmj, usa, is the below listing of interesting books for masonic readers and researchers.
Nov 20, 2014 discussion in officers of the lodge started by blake bowden, nov 20, 2014. The director of ceremonies and assistant director of ceremonies, by richard johnson, 2010, paperback, 80pp. Masonic accessories masonic gifts letchworths shop. Tony harrison, the provincial grand master, was the principal guest. Platos philosophy is at the core of modern freemasonry. The offerings in the pages of this book are examples of time honored masonic funeral services rendered by knowledgeable. Grand director of ceremonies marshal breast jewel 3 bar.
Suggested reading list welcome information for masonic. As well as looking at general ceremonial practicalities the book also examines out of lodge functions and the important role of man management for the director of ceremonies. Suffice it to say that the book of constitutions defines the duties of the grand director of ceremonies as follows. The author has isolated them and provided evidence of these. Role of the provincial grand director of ceremonies. As with any such collections of this nature on the internet, there is no telling how long these works or links will remain. The director of ceremonies volume also contains useful advice. The lodge secretary and the director of ceremonies should consult to. The whole system is transmitted to initiates through the medium of masonic ritual, which consists of lectures and allegorical plays.
Apr 17, 2020 role of the provincial grand director of ceremonies. Gilt wand top for mark lodge officer wands are available separately. It is a companion to the training seminar for dcs and potential dcs. Stanley george uzzell, assistant grand director of ceremonies. Discussion in officers of the lodge started by blake bowden, nov 20, 2014. In each volume author richard johnson takes one of the lodge offices and gives clear practical advice to those taking on this role for the first time. By the masonic initiation i mean, of course, not merely the act and rite of reception into the order, but speculative freemasonrywithin the limits of the craft and arch degreesregarded as a system, a specialised method of intellectual guidance and spiritual instruction. A masonic memorial service is one of the three major vehicles whereby the nonmasonic public witnesses a favorable and lasting impression of the principles promoted within the temple walls. Grand director of ceremonies, ugle 1929 to all builders in the spirit. The director of ceremonies volume also contains useful advice for the assistant director of ceremonies. The lodge d of c lines up and escorts all the visitors into lodge, where he presentsintroduces them.
This title is a new volume in lewis masonics new series. Handbook for the craft lodge director of ceremonies. Thank you for visiting this part of the secretariat website. Masonic supply shop is a distributor of quality masonic supplies and regalia at competitive prices proudly serving the masonic fraternity. The marshal is the lodges conductor or master of ceremonies. Lodge director of ceremonies handbook masonic lodge. Published by authority of the provincial grand master from the office of the provincial grand lodge of durham, 8 the. Mark master masons lodge regalia and furnishings, with free delivery to the uk. The masonic province of hampshire and isle of wight. Directors of ceremonies thank you for visiting this part of the secretariat website. A masonic memorial service is one of the three major vehicles whereby the non masonic public witnesses a favorable and lasting impression of the principles promoted within the temple walls. Lionel greene, berkshire assistant director of ceremonies.
Director of ceremonies and assistant director of ceremonies note there are usually two sets of d of cs the lodge d of c and the d of c for the board. Common to all of freemasonry is the three grade system of craft. They are both easy to read and provide ready answers to hundreds of questions. The director of ceremonies and assistant director of ceremonies, by. Lodge director of ceremonies handbook free download as pdf file. The masonic province of hampshire and isle of wight a. Lewis masonic handbooks the director of ceremonies. Masonic book of constitutions and regulations for the mark degree and royal ark mariners, soft bound, 400 pages, 120 x 170mm. The author surely had no expectation that his just released book the director of ceremonies, published by lewis masonic in england, would be of interest to kansas masons. It was written as a very specific guide to the office of director of ceremonies in british blue lodge freemasonry. Nov 11, 2019 directors of ceremonies thank you for visiting this part of the secretariat website. In freemasonry the ceremony or ritual as it is often known is the means by which the principles of freemasonry are passed on to the candidate in a dramatic way.
This section of our website is aimed at you as the lodge. It is from this passage of scripture that, according to some masonic traditionalists of the late 19th century, some of the officers of a lodge derive their origin. Masonic ritual is the scripted words and actions that are spoken or performed during the degree work in a masonic lodge. Mbl067 the director of ceremonies by johnson, richard soft cover, 6. Masonic ritual has appeared in a number of contexts within literature including in the man who would be king, by rudyard kipling, and war and peace, by leo tolstoy. A feast of masonic ceremonial and ritual was enjoyed by members and visitors at the installation meeting of farington lodge no 7277. By the masonic initiation i mean, of course, not merely the act and rite of reception into the order, but speculative freemasonrywithin the limits of the craft and arch degreesregarded as a system, a. The following information is for the guidance of current and aspiring dcs. The title director of ceremonies is used in the united grand lodge of england and its subordinate. The peterborough booklets are brief guides that provide valuable guidance for a masonic candidates first steps in freemasonry.
Officers handbook 2 preface in the year of the great architect 2014, a. Suggested reading list to help lodge and provincial mentors. Bro john hamill, pm of quatuor coronati lodge and director of special projects, published in the freemasonry today, september 20 issue entitled the language of mystery which considers whether the traditional words and phrases. Suggested reading list welcome information for masonic mentors.
The marshal of a masonic lodge is an appointed officer of the lodge. Both authors are reliable and highly respected authorities. Assistant director of ceremonies marshal collar jewel silver used. All the signs and tokens are essentially shared with masonry or only slightly embellished. Lot of 7 masonic mason freemason freemasonry lodge ritual master books etc. The grand lodge office provides several titles of masonic publications. The canadian masonic supply shop is a distributor of quality masonic supplies and regalia at competitive prices proudly serving the canadian masonic fraternity. For every masonic worker the ceremony of consecration has a special attraction. We should not emulate those directors of ceremonies and we all know at least one who are far too obvious.