Monthly Archives: December 2011

These Were Brethren – Carl Claudy Yarns

Posted on December 28, 2011 by BeeHive

When the gathering of the family, that is a joy, but goes on and on during the holiday season, and exhaustion sets in for all the partying, it is nice to get away and curl up in a cozy corner … Continue reading →

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Book Review: On Holy Ground

Posted on December 16, 2011 by BeeHive

If you are a traditional Mainstream or Prince Hall Mason, hereafter referred to as a Malecraft Mason, then you probably have the perception that a woman in Masonry is a member of the Eastern Star or Heroines of Jericho. You … Continue reading →

Posted in The Bee Hive | Tagged American Federation of Human Rights, Annie Besant, Co-Masonry, Eastern Star, Freemasons, Georges Martin, GOdF, Grand Orient of France, Haunted Chambers, Heroines of Jericho, Karen Kidd, LE DROIT HUMAIN, Maria Deraismes, Theosophy | Leave a comment

Why saying Happy Holidays is ok.

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Greg

The U.S. Constitution says in the first amendment that Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; The enactment of this prohibition prevented the Federal government from establishing a national church or … Continue reading →

Posted in Masonic Traveler | Tagged American Religion, Ashura, Christmas, Christmas Tree, first amendment, Hanukkah, Happy Holidays, Religious Holidays in December, Saturnalia, St. John the Evangelist day, table lodge, Virgin of Guadalupe, why say happy holidays, Yule, Zarathosht Diso | 3 Comments

Mumbai Indian Freemason Visits Prince Hall Boston Lodge

Posted on December 10, 2011 by BeeHive

Stories of Prince Hall & Mainstream interaction are popping out everywhere. And the beautiful aspect of it all is that there is great appreciation and joy at this intermingling. Brotherly love and affection prevail and every moral and social virtue … Continue reading →

Posted in The Bee Hive | Tagged Boston, cross visitation, Freemasonry, Freemasons, Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, Mainstream Freemasonry, Masons, Massachusetts, Mumbai, Prince Hall, Prince Hall Freemasonry, Prince Hall Lodge | 7 Comments

Victor Marshall and Zeithlin Waters are Capped at Scottish Rite

Posted on December 5, 2011 by BeeHive

Some old time Masons are learning the hard way that in 2011 we are very much in the Information Age. The ability to take hurtful action and have nobody else notice is long gone. “Public Opinion,” that is the exposure … Continue reading →

Posted in The Bee Hive | Tagged Freemasonry, Freemasons, Information Age, Masons, Public Opinion, Scottish Rite | 4 Comments

Bridging The Gap

Posted on December 2, 2011 by BeeHive

Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! Brethren of West Virginia, Arkansas, even my own state of Texas and others – take due notice and govern yourselves accordingly. Bridging the Gap I have been a … Continue reading →

Posted in The Bee Hive | Tagged act by the plumb, brotherly love and affection, Detroit, Freemasonry, Grand Lodge, Grand Lodge of Michigan, Harry Weaver, meet on the level, Most worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Michigan, part on the square | 12 Comments

Freemasonry and Fraternalism – call for papers

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Greg

THIS IS AN UPDATE – due to scheduling issues, the date of the Symposium on American Freemasonry and Fraternalism has changed – it will take place on April 28, 2012. The call for papers has been extended to January 2, … Continue reading →

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