Monthly Archives: April 2010

All things Shrine International on Masonic Central.

The song bring out the clowns starts to ring in my head when ever I start to think about the Shrine in a large way.  Not out of any misanthropy but because of their excellent work and commitment to the … Continue reading

Posted in Masonic Central | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Masonic Traveler – the book

This is a bit of shameless self promotion but I wanted to get the word out. After a lot of effort and energy, hand wringing and procrastination, I can truthfully say that with enough thought, you can manifest your intentions … Continue reading

Posted in Masonic Traveler | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Tyranny and Diety – their place in Freemasonry

If Freemasonry had a specific dogma Albert Pike would of been one of its most profound Prophets.  As it stands, he sits in a pantheon of others such as Mackey, Wilmshurst, Webb, and Preston, just to name a few. The … Continue reading

Posted in Masonic Traveler | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Lest We Forget

Ohio Grand Master Terry W. Posey has posted on his blog some more reasons  for Ohio’s decision regarding former West Virgina Grand Master Frank Haas. Let us not forget the issues in this case and become so caught up in … Continue reading

Posted in The Bee Hive | 4 Comments

War Declared

It all started with somebody who was willing to break the code of mutual support…………no matter the deed.  Most Worshipful Terry W. Posey writes on his blog: “Frank Haas is a Judge in West Virginia and until several years ago … Continue reading

Posted in The Bee Hive | 12 Comments

Unjustly Accused

The Derek Gordon saga continues.  The Grand Lodge of Arkansas has rescheduled Gordon’s Masonic trial but demanded he bring a copy of his military orders as proof he was performing duty for his country on the originally scheduled day.  It … Continue reading

Posted in The Bee Hive | Tagged , , , , , , | 21 Comments

Third Day Phylaxis Society National Convention

The third day of the Phylaxis Society Convention in Arkansas was one of much celebration and fellowship but also one of some very interesting presentations. A paper was delivered on “A Black History Moment: A Phillip Randolph and the Sleeping … Continue reading

Posted in The Bee Hive | 1 Comment

Mainstream Masonry Shooting Itself In The Foot

There are many aspects of the Derek Gordon story that deserve to be exposed and laid out on the table for all to see.  There are also far reaching ramifications as to what the Grand Lodge of Arkansas is doing … Continue reading

Posted in The Bee Hive | 20 Comments

The Worshiful Master’s New Clothes

by W:.Tim Bryce, PM, MPS timb001@phmainstreet.com Palm Harbor, Florida, USA “A Foot Soldier for Freemasonry” Originally published in 2008. An updated version of “The Emperor’s New Clothes” by Hans Christian Andersen Once upon a time there was a Worshipful Master … Continue reading

Posted in Sojourners | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Handshake of Expulsion

DEREK GORDON CONTINUES  HIS STORY The Handshake of Expulsion. The true story about “un-Masonic conduct*” of a respectful brother. By: Brother Derek Gordon Last updated on: April 5, 2010. “After much reflection, I have concluded that the true crime for … Continue reading

Posted in The Bee Hive | 24 Comments