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, February 5, 2024

‘It’s beefsteak season!’

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    Mariners 67 Mariners Lodge 67 in the First Manhattan District will host its famous Beefsteak Dinner later this month, which I mention he...
Sunday, February 4, 2024

‘The return of Macoy’s Masonic Monitor’

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     Front cover, I assume, of the book. Macoy Masonic Supply Co. of Virginia (formerly of New York City) will publish a seminal work by its...
Saturday, February 3, 2024

‘Festive Board at Lafayette’s Royal Arch chapter’

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     Another Royal Arch “Bring-a-Brother Night” is coming! Jerusalem Amity Chapter 8, where Lafayette was made a Royal Arch Mason, is planni...
Friday, February 2, 2024

‘Fezruary announcement’

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     Click to play the video. As today is the first Fez Friday of the month of Fezruary, here is some news you need to know. First, if you d...
Thursday, February 1, 2024

‘Brotherhood Night next month’

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     If you enjoyed Unity Day at Masonic Hall in Manhattan last Saturday, maybe you’ll want to attend Brotherhood Night next month. The Gran...
Wednesday, January 31, 2024

‘Royal Mint honors Studholme 1591’s most famous’

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     Closing out the month of January is news from the Royal Mint. This has nothing to do with Freemasonry, except it concerns the memory of...
Friday, January 26, 2024

‘Nazis vs. Freemasons’

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     Nazis vs. Freemasons documentary. Sounds almost like a soccer match but, no, Nazis vs. Freemasons is a new film from Free Documentary ...
Monday, January 22, 2024

‘Wanted: Masonic speakers’

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     Okay Magpie readers, there is a request for assistance. The Masonic Library and Museum of Pennsylvania seeks speakers for its monthly ...
Sunday, January 21, 2024

‘Thurman C. Pace, 1924-2024’

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     Thurman Cleveland Pace 1924-2024 Thurman C. Pace laid down his working tools yesterday, just three days shy of his centennial birthday.

‘The first law of the lodge’

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     At the Fourth Manhattan District’s Protocol Class yesterday. You think you know something about Freemasonry, but then attend a Masonic ...
Saturday, January 20, 2024

‘Freemasonry: the Daughter of the Enlightenment’

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     It’s not on their website yet, but the 2024 Charles A. Sankey Lecturer will be Professor Cécile Révauger. That’s both in person and on...
Thursday, January 18, 2024

‘2024 Magpie speaking tour’

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     Royal Arch apron on display at the GWMNM. The Magpie Mason’s calendar of speaking engagements is filling up fast with two dates packed...
Wednesday, January 17, 2024

‘The Bowl and the Pipe’

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    Title page. This edition of The Magpie Mason is a long one. I share with you a chapter from The Evolution of Freemasonry: An Authentic ...
Sunday, January 14, 2024

‘Widows Sons may return to lodge’

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     Cornerstones photo Widows Sons chapter in New York City. In an edict published yesterday afternoon, our Grand Master granted a moratori...
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