The Law, as quoted, lays down a fair conduct of life, and one not easy to follow. I have been fellow to a beggar again and again under circumstances which prevented either of us finding out whether the other was worthy. I have still to be broth to a Prince, though I once came near to kinship with what might have been a veritable King, and was promised the reversion of a Kingdom—army, law-courts, revenue, and policy all complete. But, today, I greatly fear that my King is dead, and if I want a crown I must go hunt it for myself.2. William Penn Adair "Will" Rogers
William Penn Adair "Will" Rogers was an American entertainer.3. Roy Rogers
Roy Rogers was an American singer and cowboy actor.John Hartwell Cocke II was an American businessman.5. William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey
William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey was an American boxer.In the course of writing the articles for this site we have come upon some interesting tid bits when it comes to researching the individuals we write about.I do not look for holy saints to guide me on my way, Or male and female devilkins to lead my feet astray. If these are added, I rejoice---if not, I shall not mind, So long as I have leave and choice to meet my fellow-kind. For as we come and as we go (and deadly-soon go we!) The people, Lord, Thy people, are good enough for me!King Solomon sat in his ivory chair, His chair on a platform high, And his words addressed, Through the listening West, To a Band of Brothers nigh; Through the West and South, His words of truth, To a Band of Brothers nigh.John Blair Jr. was an American jurist and founding father.Clandestine Masonry is a term that is used in masonry to describe a Grand Lodge, lodge or individual that is not regular or recognized, often just referred to as clandestine.11. On the Level
The Level is a tool used in construction.One man in a thousand, Solomon says, Will stick more close than a brother. And it's worth while seeking him half your days If you find him before the other. Nine hundred and ninety-nine depend On what the world sees in you, But the Thousandth man will stand your friend With the whole round world agin' you.Mark Odom Hatfield was an American politician.14. Willie Mays
Willie Mays had a long career as a baseball player.François Xavier Martin was an American jurist.William Booth Taliaferro was an American politician and Confederate soldier.George Graham Vest was an American politician and attorney.18. Will Fyffe
Will Fyffe was a Scottish musician and entertainer.19. Our 2018 Christmas Message
On this special day we take the opportunity to talk about Freemasonry and it's role in the world.20. Quarry
Darkly hid beneath the quarry, Masons, many a true block lies Hands must shape and hands must carry Ere the stone the Master prize. Seek for it, — measure it, Fashion it, — polish it! Then the Overseer will prize.21. William B. Bate
William B. Bate was an American Solider and Politician from the state of Tennessee.22. Brotherly Love
By one God created, by one Savior saved, By one Spirit lighted, by one Mark engraved, We're taught in the wisdom our Spirits approve, To cherish the Spirit of Brotherly Love, Love, Love, Brotherly Love - This world has no spirit like Brotherly love.23. Thomas Bibb
Thomas Bibb was an American politician.Death is an important symbol in the philosophy of Freemasonry.William DeWolf Hopper was an American entertainer.William Taylor Barry was an American politician.Darkly hid beneath the quarry, Masons, many a true block lies; Hands must shape and hands must cany Ere the stone the Master prize. Seek for it, -measure it, Fashion it, -polish it! Then tte Overseer will prize.Robert William Duff was a Scottish Politician and Governor of New South Wales.29. William Campbell Preston Breckinridge
William Campbell Preston Breckinridge was an American politician.30. How do you know Freemasonry?
Freemasonry is the oldest Fraternal organization in the World.31. William Forbes, 6th Baronet
William Forbes, 6th Baronet was a Scottish banker.32. The Dying Hope
Preface - This poem was written by Rob Morris about Algernon Sydney. He was a British politician during the 17th century. His book Discourses Concerning Government was viewed as treasonous against King Charles II. He was tried, convicted of treason, and sentenced to death. At his execution he willingly knelt down and placed his own head on the block. According to custom the executioner asked him "Sir, will you rise again?" Sydney replied "Not till the General Resurrection! Strike On!" His book became an inspiration for the American Revolution. It is not clear if he was a mason, Morris more than likely wrote the poem about him due to his tie with the forming of the United States.33. John William "Colonel" Harrelson
John William "Colonel" Harrelson is an American educator.34. Anti-Freemasonry
Anti-Freemasonry, sometimes Anti-Masonry, generally falls into three categories. These are political, religious and conspiracy.William Ellison-Macartney was an Irish politician.Sir William Schwenck Gilbert was an English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator.Martin Chittenden was an American politician.Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America and a polymath, a person who is recognized as an expert in multiple fields.William Ruffin Cox was an American politician and Confederate soldier.William Henry Moody was an American politician and jurist.Augustus Octavius Bacon is an American politician.William Hesketh Lever was a British businessman.43. Norman Vincent
Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and writer.Walter Percy Chrysler was an American automotive industrialist.45. William McKinley
William McKinley was an American politician and 25th President of the United States.46. Adolphus Frederick Alexander Woodford
Adolphus Frederick Alexander Woodford was a British clergyman.47. Pavlov and the Great Lights
The Great Lights of masonry are the Volume of Sacred Law (VSL), the Square and Compasses.William Richardson Davie was an American solider and politician.49. Corn, Wine, Oil
They come from many a pleasant home To do the Ancient Work they come, With cheerful hearts and light They leave the world without, apace, And gathering here in secret place, They spend the social night They earn the meed of honest toil, Wages of Corn, and Wine, and Oil.