An in-depth look at the work of the Worshipful Master. A lewis Masonic Handbook.

First written in 1890, The Etiquette of Freemasonry is a timeless window into the mysterious traditions and practices of one of history’s most intriguing secret societies. This straightforward guide blends instruction with philosophical reasoning to capture the true spirit of the Freemason brethren. Readers will get the chance to walk in the footsteps of the Freemasons and finally peek behind the veil of mystery. Discover such hidden mysteries as: the meaning of the “Jewels of the Lodge,” how ancient ceremonial rites are conducted, and the details of rituals of ascension required to become a First-, Second-, and Third-degree Mason. A vital resource for historians, students, Freemasons, and anyone who has ever been interested in modern cults, The Etiquette of Freemasonry answers the question, “What does it mean to be a Free and Accepted Mason?”

Book I in the Series: Tools for the 21st Century Mason This guidebook has been written by a Past Master, who shares with you the special advice he received and noted from Past Masters over a five year period as he progressed through the officer line to the Oriental Chair. It contains proven advice for new Worshipful Masters of Masonic Lodges, and allows Past Masters to pass on what they feel is vital information to succeeding Masters, improving their quality of leadership and giving them a winning year in the East. It is intended to be written in like a personal diary and to be updated each year, passing from one Worshipful Master to the next. It contains a collection of tidbits of wisdom from those who have been there to those who have just arrived. It is a keepsake record of the advice of the Past Masters of your Lodge that may be handed down year after year. Get a copy for presentation to your Lodge and start inscribing history in your Lodge today. This book is a special “working” gift, worthy to be presented to any Masonic Lodge, initially to be given to the Worshipful Master and entered into the Lodge Archives when completed. THANK YOU for your business! A portion of your purchase will go toward improving Freemasonry through Charity, Brotherhood and Service to others!

This is an entirely different type of ritual guidance manual, aimed at assisting the officer tot understanding his existing ritual book more fully, and as an aid to learning. It is taken for granted that the Lodge will have adopted one of the standard working rituals, and that the Tyler will be equipped with a copy of the same ritual.

Book II in the Series: Tools for the 21st Century Mason A Personal Handbook to carry with you through the Officer Chairs in your Masonic Lodge. Finally, a breakthrough handbook has arrived for Line Officers of Masonic Lodges to track their personal progress, year-by-year. Filled with specific information on each job, checklists, and rosters, this handbook has been designed to be written in as a comprehensive record of your service in each chair, from Junior Steward to Worshipful Master, as well as the non-progressive line offices. Each chapter covers a different office and has a section for you to record your observations on-the-job, which may be passed on to others who succeed after you. It serves as both a record of your personal memoirs, as well as a powerful operational and management tool for any Line Officer. No Lodge Officer should be without it. No longer can Lodges "shoot from the hip" administratively and operationally. Officers must know what to do BEFORE they take office and not six months into the job. Get a copy for each of your Lodge's Line Officers today! It is the ideal gift for someone who is currently serving in or desires to succeed through the various Floor Offices of their Masonic Lodge. If you are currently an officer of your Lodge, this book will provide you with insight into the inner workings of the Lodge and give you a winning jump on ”the know” for what is ahead. For Lodges, it provides a turn-key approach to developing a winning Leadership Team. THANK YOU for your business! A portion of your purchase will go toward improving Freemasonry through Charity, Brotherhood and Service to others!

Suitable for free masons, this book allows you to make a speech or respond to a speech at the last minute. It contains toasts, one-liners and themed jokes.

1917 Past Master of Keystone Lodge #639, Chicago, Illinois (1924). Prologue & Epilogue by Professor Hilton Hotema. Contains a thorough exposition of all the signs, grips, passwords & hieroglyphics used by Freemasons. Also the proper manner of opening,.