The Magpie Mason

The Magpie Mason is an obscure journalist in the Craft who writes, with occasional flashes of superficial cleverness, about Freemasonry’s current events and history; literature and art; philosophy and pipe smoking. He is Worshipful Master of The American Lodge of Research in New York; is a Past Master of New Jersey Lodge of Masonic Research and Education 1786; and also is at labor in Virginia’s Civil War Lodge of Research 1865. He is a past president of the lamented Masonic Society as well.

Monday, January 30, 2017

‘I wasn’t expecting the Spanish Inquisition!’

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      There is nothing unusual about a Masonic ring sparking a conversation, or even a ring resulting in someone being brought into the Mas...
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Sunday, January 29, 2017

‘February philatelist degree and meeting’

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      The only remaining (I think) Masonic stamp club will hold its annual meeting next month, including its Master of Philately Degree. Fr...
Saturday, January 28, 2017

‘Andrew Hammer to present Walker Lecture’

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      Andrew Hammer, Past Master of Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22, president of the Masonic Restoration Foundation, and author of Obs...
Friday, January 27, 2017

‘Don’t miss Masonic Con in Massachusetts’

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      There are so many great things happening in Massachusetts Freemasonry that I hate myself for never getting up there. I’ll probably mi...
Wednesday, January 25, 2017

‘Kearsley to return to A-P 10 next month’

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      One of the essential Masonic lodges in New Jersey is Atlas-Pythagoras No. 10 in Westfield. Definitely check out this event next month...
Tuesday, January 24, 2017

‘Amity for Masons wherever dispersed’

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      Saturday brought the long-awaited and highly anticipated Webmasters Conference at Masonic Hall in New York City. Brothers Ken, Ste...
Monday, January 23, 2017

‘Town Hall at Masonic Hall next week’

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      Bro. Charles Catapano, the Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New York, will host a Town Hall meeting next we...
Friday, January 20, 2017

‘Trump invokes a timeless Scriptural staple of initiations’

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      Alex Wong for Getty Images No, that is not an Illuminati hand gesture. After taking the oath of office to become the 45th pres...
Wednesday, January 18, 2017

‘13 points within Ben Franklin Circles’

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      On this date in 1706 was born Benjamin Franklin in Boston. Philosopher, statesman, scientist, inventor, business innovator, publisher...
Tuesday, January 17, 2017

‘Trump will not be sworn on Washington Bible’

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      Magpie file photo The George Washington Inaugural Bible, at Genesis 49-50, where the first American president placed his hand u...
Monday, January 16, 2017

‘Alchemy manuscripts, in English, now on line’

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      The Rosicrucian Order announced the availability of 16 alchemy manuscripts, translated into English, available on its website . Fr...
Sunday, January 15, 2017

‘Captor in Question at Tappan’

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      DeWint House , the headquarters of General George Washington in Tappan, New York owned and operated as a museum and historic site by ...
Saturday, January 14, 2017

‘Masonic Week deadlines near’

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      Masonic Week is less than a month away, meaning the deadline for booking rooms and meals is very near. To see the agenda of all...
Friday, January 13, 2017

‘Prince Hall MLK Day program’

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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

‘This fall in Rhode Island’

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      Save the date: The Masonic Library and Museum Association will hold its annual meeting, including election of officers, Septembe...
Tuesday, January 10, 2017

‘Solomon’s Temple lecture at Livingston Library’

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      The Chancellor Robert R. Livingston Masonic Library’s lecture series continues this month with a presentation on the 26th by Pierre d...
Sunday, January 8, 2017

‘Grab that lunch, get that drink, have that dinner together’

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      With the benefit of more than 24 hours to absorb the sad news, and six milk stouts, I am able to gather my thoughts now and say go...
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Friday, January 6, 2017

‘Masons, Rosicrucians, and Martinists at Mariners’

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      Mariners Lodge 67 in the First Manhattan District will meet next Wednesday, and will present the next installment of its Voyage into ...
Tuesday, January 3, 2017

‘New website’

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      Courtesy Livingston Library Check out the Chancellor Robert R. Livingston Masonic Library’s new website. Click here .      
Monday, January 2, 2017

‘Compassion and commitment at the Prince Hall research lodge’

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      The brethren in lodge assembled Thursday night. I had a great time Thursday night at New Jersey’s “other” research lodge. The MW...
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