1. The Man who would be King by Rudyard Kipling
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.Ten Master Masons, happy, doing fine; One listened to a rumor, then there were nine.The Order of the Golden Fleece is an order of chivalry.William Angus Sutherland was an American politician, attorney and banker.5. Mason Marks
They're traced in lines on the Parthenon, Inscribed by the subtle Greek; And Roman legions have carved them on Walls, roads and arch antique; Long ere the Goth, with vandal hand, Gave scope to his envy dark, The Mason craft in many a land Has graven its Mason mark.6. Tolerance - A Cardinal Virtue?
Freemasonry has four cardinal virtues - Temperance, Prudence, Fortitude and Justice.George Graham Vest was an American politician and attorney.The Anti-Masonic Party, sometimes Movement, was the first successful third party in American history.Alfred Ernest "Alf" Ramsey was a British football player and manager.10. Jack Leonard "J. L." Warner
Jack Leonard "J. L." Warner was a Canadian-born American movie mogul.11. Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn
The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn is a non-masonic organization which formed in the 19th century and is often associated with Freemasonry.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.13. Samuel Liddell
Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers was a British oculist.Harry Morris Warner is a Polish-born American film maker.15. Anti-Freemasonry
Anti-Freemasonry, sometimes Anti-Masonry, generally falls into three categories. These are political, religious and conspiracy.16. Freemasonry: A Journey of One
Freemasonry is a platform of moral teaching and fraternity.Joseph Rudyard Kipling was a British writer.18. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a German writer and statesman.Many people ask when did the masons plans for World Domination begin, on this special day I would like to give a brief history of our journey to World Domination.Edwin Thomas Booth was an American actor.Henry Birkhardt Harris was an American theatre producer.22. Freemasonry V. Catholicism
Freemasonry and Catholicism have had a bad relationship for many centuries. The purpose of this article is not to place "blame" for these issues, it is merely to make them known, there is already too much hate in the world.The Morgan affair begins with William Morgan. Morgan was a captain during the War of 1812. After the war, Morgan, who was in his 40's, married 19 year old Lucinda Pendelton in Richmond, Virginia. The couple had two children.24. 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.Robert Falcon Scott was a British naval officer and explorer.26. Pavlov and the Great Lights
The Great Lights of masonry are the Volume of Sacred Law (VSL), the Square and Compasses.27. The Beehive
The Beehive is a masonic symbol quite often seen on collages of masonic imagery.In Freemasonry we discuss two kinds of masonry Operative and Speculative.29. The Mother Lodge
There was a Rundle, station master, An' Beazeley of the rail; An' Achman, commissariat, An' Donkin o' the jail;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.31. Swedish Rite
The Swedish Rite is a branch of Freemasonry found in Scandinavia (Sweden, Denmark, Norway), Germany (1 of the 5 Grand Lodges in Germany), Iceland and in some lodges in Finland.32. Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia
Societas Rosicruciana in Anglia (S.R.I.A.) is a Masonic esoteric Christian order which formed in the 19th century.Mother's day was founded in the United States in the early part of the 20th century. As the day was adopted in other cultures around the world the date has varied, although generally it is in either March or May.34. Knights Templar are Arrested
The Knights Templar, also known as the Poor Knights of Christ, was a monastic order. They were also known as fighting monks.Johann Adam Weishaupt was a German philosopher and founder of the Order of the Illuminati.Samuel Louis "Sam" Warner was an American entertainment mogul.Freemasonry is not a religion.38. International Order of the Rainbow for Girls
The International Order of the Rainbow for girls is an organization for young women ages 11 to 20.39. How do you know Freemasonry?
Freemasonry is the oldest Fraternal organization in the World.40. The Model Mason
This poem was dedicated to Brother Phillip C. Tucker, Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Vermont in the late 1850's.41. Harry Cohn
Harry Cohn was an American film mogul.42. Ramón Emeterio Betances y Alacán
Ramón Emeterio Betances y Alacán was a Puerto Rican nationalist.St. Cecile lodge began when 12 members of the Grand Lodge of New York presented a petition to the then Deputy Grand Master of New York, Robert D. Holmes. At the time the 12 brothers were seeking to do something virtually unheard of in Freemasonry. They wanted to create a daylight lodge. The initial brothers involved were all musicians and were not able to meet at night as their profession prohibited it.44. John Arthur "Jack" Johnson
John Arthur "Jack" Johnson was an American boxer.John James Audubon was a French-born American naturalist.46. George Canning
George Canning was an British politician.47. Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier
Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier was a French inventor.48. William Preston
William Preston was a Scottish Masonic Scholar.49. Mason or Not?
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.50. Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller
Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller was a German playwright.Warren Gamaliel Harding was an American politician and 29th President of the United States.52. Prince Hall
Prince Hall was an American abolitionist and founder of Prince Hall Freemasonry.53. Michael Baigent
Michael Baigent was a New Zealand born author.Freemasonry has appeared both accurately and fictitiously in film since the early days of the genre.Roy Claxton Acuff was an American singer.56. Hands Across the Border Degrees
The Grand Lodge of Vermont in the United States borders on the Grand Lodge of Quebec in Canada.57. Our 2017 Christmas Message
On this special day we take the opportunity to talk about Freemasonry and it's role in the world.58. Anthony Trollope
Anthony Trollope was an English writer with strong ties with Ireland.59. George Middleton
George Middleton was an American soldier and civil rights pioneer.60. Hosea Ballou
Hosea Ballou was an American theologian.61. Joseph Duveen, 1st Baron Duveen
Joseph Duveen, 1st Baron Duveen was a British art dealer.62. Edward Vernon Rickenbacker
Edward Vernon Rickenbacker is an American aviator and businessman.63. Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen
Roald Engelbregt Gravning Amundsen was a Norwegian explorer.A place in the Lodge for me, A home with the free and bright, Where jarring chords agree, And the darkest soul is light: Not here, not here is bliss, There's turmoil and there's gloom; My spirit yearns for peace,- Say, Brothers, say, is there room!65. François-Marie Arouet (a.k.a Voltaire)
François-Marie Arouet (a.k.a Voltaire) was a French philosopher and intellectual during the Enlightenment.66. Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson was an American politician, lawyer and 7th President of the United States.Nicholas Gilman, Jr. was an American soldier and statesman.68. Ancient Landmarks of Freemasonry
Ancient Landmarks of Freemasonry are considered unchangeable and are often used to define Freemasonry.69. Samuel Wylie
Samuel Wylie Black is an American politician and soldier.Samuel Langhorne Clemens was an American author and humorist.71. Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale
Prince Albert Victor, Duke of Clarence and Avondale was a member of the British Royal family the grandson of Queen Victoria and the son of King Edward VII.William Clark Gable was an American film and stage actor.73. Benedict Arnold
Benedict Arnold was an American soldier, British soldier and traitor to the American Revolution.74. Johan Zoffany
Johan Zoffany was a German painter.75. Johann Georg Leopold Mozart
Johann Georg Leopold Mozart was a German composer, conductor, music teacher and violinist. He is most famously known as the father of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.76. On the Level
The Level is a tool used in construction.77. Robert Macoy
Robert Macoy was an Irish-born American publisher.78. Richard Brinsley Butler Sheridan
Richard Brinsley Butler Sheridan was an Irish-born British playwright and politician.Give me the Faith my fathers had, When home-worn ties they cast, In stern contempt forever back, Like chaff' upon the blast. These prayers, lip-measured, leave me chill, As icy fount sends icy rill; No passion bidding nature start, No fire struck out to warm the heart; There's nothing here to make me glad Give me the FAITH my fathers had.Charles XIII of Sweden was King of Sweden and Norway.Coleman Alexander Young was an American politician.82. John Brown
John Brown was an American abolitionist.83. Hyrum Smith
Hyrum Smith was an American religious leader.Walter Scott, 1st Baronet was a Scottish poet and novelist.Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was an Austrian composer.86. Tracing Boards
The Tracing Board is used in masonic education and lectures.87. William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody
William Frederick "Buffalo Bill" Cody was an American frontiersman and entertainer.Thomas Smith Webb was an American author and founder of the York or American Rite.89. A Rite
A Rite is an established cermonial, usually religious, act.90. John Earl Fetzer
John Earl Fetzer was an American businessman.91. George IV (George Augustus Frederick)
George IV (George Augustus Frederick) was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.92. Stephen F.
Stephen F. Austin is an American empresario.William Claude Dukenfield (a.k.a. W. C. Fields) was an American comedic actor and entertainer.94. John Gutzon de la Mothe Borglum
John Gutzon de la Mothe Borglum was an American sculptor.Freemason's are familiar with the pillars of Solomon's temple, biblically these are not the first two pillars mentioned.96. Henry Ford
Henry Ford was an American industrialist.97. Arthur Sullivan
Arthur Sullivan was a British composer, most famous for his work with W.S. Gilbert.98. Abel Seyler
Abel Seyler was a Swiss-born German banker and theatre principal.99. James Lincoln de la Mothe Borglum
James Lincoln de la Mothe Borglum was an American sculptor, photographer, author and engineer.100. Juan Luna y Novicio
Juan Luna y Novicio was a Filipino artist and sculptor and political activist.101. The Five Points of Fellowship
Joyful task it is, dear brothers Thus to take upon the lip With full heart, and fitting gesture, All our points of fellowship. Foot and knee, breast, hand, and cheek Each a measured part shall speak: Speak of answering mercy's call; Speak of prayer for Masons all; Speak of keeping secrets duly; Speak of stretching strong hand truly; Speak of whispering the unruly.102. 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.103. Douglas Fairbanks
Douglas Fairbanks was an American actor.104. Theodor Reuss
Theodor Reuss was an Anglo-German occultist and head of Ordo Templi Orientis.105. Virgil Ivan "Gus" Grissom
Virgil Ivan "Gus" Grissom was an American astronaut.106. Theodorus Bailey
Theodorus Bailey was an American naval officer.The Level and The Square is a poem written by Robert "Rob" Morris who also founded the Order of Eastern Star.108. The Mosaic Floor
The Mosaic Floor is an important part of masonic lore.109. The Savage Club
The Savage Club is a gentlemen's club in England open to individuals either professionals in the fields of art, drama, law, literature, music or science or individuals with a serious interest in one of those subjects.110. History of the Scottish Rite
Scottish Rite is an appendant body of Freemasonry and is meant to increase a Freemason's knowledge of the fraternity and the lessons it teaches.111. Grand Lodge of Vermont is in Session
The work to form the Grand Lodge of Vermont began before Vermont became a part of the United States. At the time the discussions began to form a Grand Lodge, Vermont was not even a Republic yet. Vermont would become an independent republic in 1777.112. Louis Burt
Louis Burt Mayer was an American film producer.113. The Corner Stone
Here is a legend that our fathers told When Mason toils were done, and round the board The Craftsmen sat harmonious, in the glow Of Brotherly Love ! I heard it long ago From lips now silent and by this corner stone I fain would tell it as 'twas told to me. 'Tis said that Solomon, in the vast array Of nine score thousand workmen who came up From Lebanon's foot, to build the temple, found Discord and strife, contentions harsh and sharp, Even to murder hands that wielded best The peaceful Trowel, black with human gore Aprons, worn to protect them from the soil, Bloody with horrid stain and in their speech, Instead of gentle memories of home, And children's prattle and sweet mother love, Dire curses, threats, the very speech of Hell, — Such base materials came up from Tyre. King Solomon all humbly took the case to God, And in deep visions of the night the Voice Divine came to his soul in sweet response. From the great Peace Lodge, where the patriarchs sit, Wisdom descended, and his soul was glad. The Wisest gave our wisest such a warmth Of Light celestial that the fire has burned, Steady, undimmed, lo, these three thousand years. 'Twas this. I was but young in Masonry When first I heard it and 'twas told to me By one of four score, long since gone to Heaven And he did testify unto his truth And now, I add the experience of my life To its strict verity, and it was this: — The Monarch bade prepare a corner stone, Vastly more large than this, than ten of this I saw it in my visit to the place — A monstrous Ashlar, beveled on the edge, Phoenician emblem, standing plumb and firm Within the mountain, standing, as we say, Respected friends, trusty, deep-laid and true! And on the under side of this large stone, King Solomon gave orders to scoop out A Cavity, as you have done with this And when with mighty enginery, the Block Was raised, as yours, dear Craft, just now was done, He placed, with his own hands, within the Crypt, What think you? newspapers? and current coins? And names of honored men? No, no, he placed All those damned vices, that discolored so The spirits of his workmen, hatreds, all That stained their Aprons, fouled their Trowels, cursed The air of Palestine with notes of Hell! These things by his great power, King Solomon took From out the hearts of that Freemason band, Placed them within the Crypt and ordered quick, The mighty stone let down, and closed them there, And stamped his Mystic Seal upon the stone! And there they lie intact, unto this hour! Henceforth the Work all peacefully went on The giant stones were laid within the walls Without the sound of ax or iron tool. Pure Brotherly Love sublimely reigned, and so The Temple of King Solomon was built! Honored and well beloved Grand Master! see This mighty Order you so justly rule, For thirty centuries has given respect To Solomon's Seal! his corner stone abides Right where he planted it, the strange contents Festering dishonored in their dark repose. Oh, may they never rise to plague the Craft! No blood is on our Aprons, on our Tools No trace of human gore upon our tongues No unfraternal epithets thank God! Thank God! And to the latest day of earth, When the last trump shall call the blest above, May Peace, sweet Peace, celestial Peace, abide In Masons' lodges and in Masons' souls.114. Harry Guyer Leslie
Harry Guyer Leslie was an American politician.115. On the Square
My Brother, in the Courtyard Each one of us have stood Outside the tyled Temple door Awaiting as we should.116. A Life in a Day
The Riddle of the Sphinx: "What walks on four legs in the morning, two legs at noon, and three legs in the evening?"117. Pope Clement V
Pope Clement V was a French Pope in the fourteenth century A.D.118. Licio Gelli
Licio Gelli was an Italian financier.119. Henry Burbeck
Henry Burbeck was an American soldier."Without Form, and Void" is taken from verse 2 of the Book of Genesis.121. Pat Morris Neff
Pat Morris Neff was an American politician.122. Edwin Porch Morrow
Edwin Porch Morrow was an American politician.123. Johann Joachim
Johann Joachim Bellermann was an German theology professor at Berlin University and a Hebraist (the scholar of the Hebrew language).124. William Penn Adair "Will" Rogers
William Penn Adair "Will" Rogers was an American entertainer.Albert Alonzo "Doc" Ames was an American medical doctor and politician.Robert William Service was a British born Canadian poet. It should be noted, although Service was born in England and spent many years in Canada, he also lived in Scotland, where his father was from, France and the United States.127. Thomas Patten "Tom" Stafford
Thomas Patten "Tom" Stafford is an American Astronaut.128. Brigham Young
Brigham Young was an American religious leader of the Church of Latter-day Saints (Mormons).129. Adolph Zukor
Adolph Zukor was a Hungarian-born American film mogul and businessman.130. John Jacob Astor
John Jacob Astor was a German-born American businessman.131. John Bigler
John Bigler was an American Lawyer, politician and diplomat.132. Edward Gibbon
Edward Gibbon was a British historian and politician.Andrew Michael Ramsay was a Scottish-born writer.Frederick Thomas Wimble was an Australian printer, publisher and politician.Darryl Francis Zanuck was an American writer, film producer and studio executive.136. Earl Warren
Earl Warren was an American politician and jurist.137. William Alexander "Bud" Abbott
William Alexander "Bud" Abbott, commonly referred to as Bud Abbott, was an American actor, producer and comedian.Patrick Ronayne Cleburne was an Irish-born Confederate General.139. Grand Jurisdictions
Grand Jurisdictions is an organizational structure of Freemasonry.140. Independence Day!
Independence day is celebrated annually in the United States to recognize the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The document was meant to explain the reasons why the thirteen (13) British colonies of the Americas chose to separate from England. Some scholars believe the document was not signed until August 2nd, 1776. Although writings from Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and John Hancock all say they signed the Declaration on July 4th, 1776.John Alexander Macdonald was a Canadian Politician.142. Christopher Houston
Christopher Houston "Kit" Carson was an American explorer, adventurer and solider.143. Denton "Cy" Young
Denton True "Cy" Young was an American baseball player.144. Caleb P. Bennett
Caleb P. Bennett was an American politician and solider.145. Samuel "Sam" Houston
Samuel "Sam" Houston is an American politician and soldier.146. Grover Cleveland Alexander
Grover Cleveland Alexander was an American baseball player.147. Branch Rickey
Branch Rickey was an American Baseball and Football player and Baseball executive.148. King Æthelstan
King Æthelstan is considered the first King of England.149. Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle
Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle is a British writer.150. Robert Burns
Robert Burns was a Scottish poet.151. James Hamilton, 2nd Duke of Abercorn
James Hamilton, 2nd Duke of Abercorn was a British politician and peer.152. Edmundo Ros
Edmundo Ros was a Trinidadian musician, vocalist, arranger and band leader.Harland David Sanders was an American entrepreneur and fast food icon.154. Arthur Edward Waite
Arthur Edward Waite was an American-born British poet, writer and occultist.155. Richard Parks Bland
Richard Parks Bland was an American politician.156. Henry Howard Molyneux Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon
Henry Howard Molyneux Herbert, 4th Earl of Carnarvon was a British politician.157. Thomas Michael Holt
Thomas Michael Holt was an American industrialist and politician.158. The Mason's Pledge
Brother, hearken, while I tell you What we Masons pledged to do When, prepared at yonder altar, We assumed the Mason's vow! Foot and knee, breast, hand and cheek -- Hearken while I make them speak!George Edward Pickett was an American soldier and confederate general.160. The Lambskin
It is not ornamental, the cost is not great, There are things far more useful yet truly I state, That of all my possessions, there′s none to compare With the white leather apron that all Masons wear. As a young lad I wondered just what it all meant When Dad hustled round and so much time was spent On shaving and dressing and looking just right Until Mother would say, It′s the Masons tonight. Then some nights she′d say What makes you go Away up there tonight in the sleet and the snow You see the same things every month of the year. And Dad would reply, Yes I know it my dear. For years I have seen the same things it is true, And tho′ they are old, still they seem new, For the hands that I clasp, and the friends that I greet Seem a little bit closer each time we meetJoel Roberts Poinsett was an American diplomat and politician.Horace Marden Albright was an American conversationalist.163. The Freedom Trail
The Freedom Trail in Boston, Massachusetts are sites that are related to the American Revolution, in and around the city.164. The Lamb Skin
It is not ornamental, the cost is not great, There are other things far more useful , yet truly I state, Tho of all my possessions, there's none can compare, With that white leathern apron, which all Masons wear.165. Joshua Reed Giddings
Joshua Reed Giddings was an American politician and abolitionist.166. Lester Callaway Hunt, Sr.
Lester Callaway Hunt, Sr. was an American politician.167. James Holley "Jim" Douglas
James Holley "Jim" Douglas is an American politician.168. Stanley Beresford "Donn" Reynolds
Stanley Beresford "Donn" Reynolds is a Canadian entertainer.169. Charles Horace Mayo
Charles Horace Mayo was an American physician.170. John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl
John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl was a Scottish peer.John Sidney McCain, Jr. was an American admiral.Lyndon Baines Johnson was an American politician and 36th President of the United States.173. Prince Edward, Duke of York and Albany
Prince Edward, Duke of York and Albany was a member of the British Royal Family.174. Elias Ashmole
Elias Ashmole was an English antiquarian and alchemist.175. Oliver Ames
Oliver Ames was an American politician and financier.176. William Edward Benswanger
William Edward Benswanger was an American businessman.177. Johann John "Johnny the Giant" Aasen
Johann John "Johnny the Giant" Aasen was an American film actor, and one of the tallest actors of all time.178. Augustus Henry Glossop Harris
Augustus Henry Glossop Harris was a British actor, impresario and dramatist.179. James Charles "Jimmie" Rodgers
James Charles "Jimmie" Rodgers was an American entertainer.180. Ben Bernie
Ben Bernie was an American entertainer.181. William Mark Sexson
William Mark Sexson was an American clergyman and youth leader.182. Joseph Smith Sr.
Joseph Smith Sr. was an American and father of the founder of the Mormon religion.183. Mother Kilwinning
Mother Kilwinning is a lodge under the Grand Lodge of Scotland.Clinton Presba Anderson was an American politician.Louis Lincoln Emmerson was an American politician.186. Frank Earl Hering
Frank Earl Hering was an American football coach.187. John Brougham
John Brougham was an Irish actor and playwright.188. L'Envoi
My new-cut ashlar takes the light Where crimson-blank the windows flare; By my own work, before the night, Great Overseer I make my prayer.189. Will Fyffe
Will Fyffe was a Scottish musician and entertainer.190. Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington
Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was an American musician, composer and band leader.191. Count Alessandro di Cagliostro
Count Alessandro di Cagliostro was an Italian adventurer and occultist.192. Thomas Bibb
Thomas Bibb was an American politician.193. Johannes Brahms
Johannes Brahms was a German Composer.194. Samuel Colt
Samuel Colt was an American inventor and industrialist.195. Apolinario Mabini
Apolinario Mabini y Maranan was a Filipino revolutionary.196. Leroy Gordon "Gordo" Cooper, Jr.
Leroy Gordon "Gordo" Cooper, Jr. was an American astronaut.197. Cecil John Rhodes
Cecil John Rhodes a British businessman and politician.Karl Friedrich Bahrdt was a German unorthodox theologian.199. Charles Bathurst,
Charles Bathurst was a British politician and colonial governor.Rex David "Dave" Thomas was an American businessman and philanthropist.201. The Order of DeMolay
The Order of DeMolay, often just referred to as DeMolay, is a youth organization that is sponsored by Freemasonry.202. Benjamin Abrams
Benjamin Abrams was a Romanian-born American businessman and innovator.203. Ahiman Rezon
The Ahiman Rezon is the book of Constitutions for the Antient Grand Lodge of England.The Royal Masonic Schools were setup as charitable organizations for the children of Freemasons.King Solomon's Temple is a biblical structure built in Jerusalem during the reign of King Solomon.206. 'Grand Poobah'
The term 'Grand Poobah has it's origins closer to Freemasonry than many may think.207. 'Getting the Third Degree'
'Getting the Third Degree' is an expression associated with interrogation techniques.208. The Lewis
The Lewis was and is a tool used for lifting large objects.209. Happy Easter!
Today Christians around the world celebrate the resurrection of Christ and the promise of eternal life ever after. It is also a reminder the last supper was in fact a Passover Seder. The combination of these two events remind us of the bonds between Christianity and Judaism.Burl Icle Ivanhoe Ives was an American musician and folk artist.211. Carl Bert Albert
Carl Bert Albert was an American politician.Albert Gallatin Mackey was an American physician and author.Wayne Norviel Aspinall was an American lawyer and politician.214. John Lester Barstow
John Lester Barstow was an American politician.215. Samuel Bard
Samuel Bard was an American doctor.216. Ransom Eli Olds
Ransom Eli Olds was an American automobile pioneer.217. "Sugar" Ray Robinson
Sugar Ray Robinson (born Walker Smith Jr.) was an American boxer.218. John Duncan Macrae
John Duncan Macrae was a Scottish actor.219. Harold Roe Bartle
Harold Roe Bartle is an American businessman and politician.220. Edith Dircksey
Edith Dircksey (Brown) Cowan was an Australian politician and social activist.221. David Garrick
David Garrick was an English actor and theatre owner.222. John Joseph Caldwell Abbott
John Joseph Caldwell Abbott was a Canadian politician and lawyer.223. Every Year
The Spring has less of brightness Every year, And the snow a ghastlier whiteness Every year., Nor do Summer flowers quicken, Nor Autumn fruitage thicken As they once did,––for we sicken Every year.224. William Dickson "W. D." Boyce
William Dickson "W. D." Boyce was an American publisher, adventurer and founder of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).225. A Pilgrim's Way
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!226. The Cooke Manuscript
The Cooke Manuscript is the second oldest document known about Freemasonry.227. The Palace
When I was a King and a Mason A Master Proven and skilled I cleared me ground for a Palace Such as a King should build. I decreed and dug down to my levels; Presently, under the silt, I came on the wreck of a Palace, Such as a King had built.228. The Lodge Focus
Oh, when before the Lodge we stand, Its walls hung round with mystic lines, And for the loving, listening band Draw truth and light from those designs See on the Right the Open Word, Which lendeth grace to every thought! See on the Left the Mason's lord, 'Tis chosen well, the sacred spot.229. William Wirt
William Wirt was an American lawyer and statesman.230. Richard Ewing "Dick" Powell
Richard Ewing "Dick" Powell was an American entertainer.231. Our 2016 Christmas Message
On this special day we take the opportunity to talk about Freemasonry and it's role in the world.Walter Franklin George was an American politician.233. James Topham Brady
James Topham Brady was an American lawyer.234. My Religion
When talk turns to religion I have notions of my own, Have my version of the Bible, And things I think alone.235. Sol Bloom
Sol Bloom was an American entertainer and politician.236. The Green Sprig
From me to thee, from me to thee, Each whispering leaf a missive be, In mystic scent and hue to say, This green and fragrant spray, In emerald green and rich perfume, To teach of Faith that mocks the tomb, And link the chain Fidelity, 'Twixt, Brother, thee and me!Roscoe Powers Conkling was an American politician.238. Thomas Worthington
Thomas Worthington was an American politician.239. The Three Salutes
I hail you, Brother, in the place Where none but those should meet Whose types are bended knee and brow, And the uncovered feet; I take you by the grip, expressing All that heart can feel, And I pledge myself to be to you, A Brother True as STEEL!240. William Campbell Preston Breckinridge
William Campbell Preston Breckinridge was an American politician.241. Crypt in the Corner-stone
In this poem Brother Rob Morris recounts the legend of the Corner-stone of King Solomon's Temple which contained "objects strange and curious". Legend has it that when the workmen arrived Solomon was able to detect the vices and passions of the workmen. With his power and wisdom Solomon removed the vices and passions from the workmen and locked them away in the Corner-stone on the Northeast Corner of the temple.242. James Edward "Pa" Ferguson Jr.
James Edward "Pa" Ferguson Jr. was an American politician.William DeWolf Hopper was an American entertainer.Cassius Marcellus Clay was an American politician and abolitionist.245. Nathaniel Massie
Nathaniel Massie was an American politician.246. William Woods Holden
William Woods Holden was an American politician.Winfield Scott Hancock was an American soldier and politician.248. Harold Clayton Lloyd, Sr.
Harold Clayton Lloyd, Sr. was an American silent film star.249. Jesse Bartley Milam
Jesse Bartley Milam was a Native American tribal leader.250. Edward Israel Iskowitz (a.k.a. Eddie Cantor)
Edward Israel Iskowitz (a.k.a. Eddie Cantor) was an American comedian and entertainer.251. Samuel Beach Axtell
Samuel Beach Axtell was an American jurist and politician.252. Polydore de Keyser
Polydore de Keyser was a Belgian-born English politician.253. Sanford Fleming
Sanford Fleming was a Scottish born Canadian engineer and inventor.254. Arleigh Albert Burke
Arleigh Albert Burke was an American Admiral in the United States Navy.255. Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr. was an American lawyer and politician.256. Nathaniel Adams Coles (A.K.A Nat King Cole)
Nathaniel Adams Coles (A.K.A Nat King Cole) was an American musician and entertainer.257. Edwin Eugene "Buzz" Aldrin
Edwin Eugene "Buzz" Aldrin is an American astronaut.258. Theodric Romeyn Beck
Theodric Romeyn Beck was an American physician and author.259. Josiah Bartlett
Josiah Bartlett was an American physician, politician and jurist. He was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.260. Francis Stillman
Francis Stillman Barnard was a Canadian politician.261. John Drake Sloat
John Drake Sloat was an American naval officer.262. James Cash "J.C." Penney, Jr.
James Cash "J.C." Penney, Jr. was an American businessman and entrepreneur.263. Johannes Peter "Honus" Wagner
Johannes Peter "Honus" Wagner, generally referred to as Honus Wagner was an American baseball player.264. James V. Allred
James V. Allred was an American politician and jurist.265. Donald Wolfit
Donald Wolfit was a British actor-manager.266. Edward Ferdinand Arn
Edward Ferdinand Arn was an American politician.267. Theodore M. Berry
Theodore M. Berry was an American politician and Civil Rights leader.268. Stephen Davison Bechtel, Sr.
Stephen Davison Bechtel, Sr. was an American businessman.269. John Charles Black
John Charles Black was an American soldier and politician.270. Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt was an American soldier, politician and President of the United States.271. Henry Harley "Hap" Arnold
Henry Harley "Hap" Arnold was an American General.272. James Harold "Jimmy" Doolittle
James Harold "Jimmy" Doolittle was an American pilot.Alexander Roberts Dunn was a Canadian soldier.274. John Theophilus Desaguliers
John Theophilus Desaguliers was a French-born British natural philosopher and clergyman.275. Henry Dodge
Henry Dodge was an American soldier and politician.276. George Gordon, 5th Duke of Gordon
George Gordon, 5th Duke of Gordon was a Scottish nobleman, politician and soldier.277. Robert Sengstacke
Robert Sengstacke Abbott was an American Lawyer and News Paper Publisher.278. Willie Mays
Willie Mays had a long career as a baseball player.279. John Molson
John Molson was a Canadian brewer and entrepreneur.280. John Hancock
Earlier in the same year Hancock made his way to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia along with his fellow Massachusetts delegates. In late May he was elected to be President of the Continental Congress by unanimous vote.281. John Louis Taylor
John Louis Taylor was an American jurist and politician.282. José Paciano Laurel y García
José Paciano Laurel y García was a Filipino President of the Second Philippine Republic.283. Gormogon
Gormogon was a short lived 18th century society, believed to have been formed by an expelled Freemason.284. Feast of St. John the Evangelist
The Feast of St. John the Evangelist is celebrated annually on December 27th and marks the mid-winter.285. Happy New Year 6016 A.L.!
The year is 6016 Anno Lucis, or Year of Light.286. The Regius Poem
The Regius Poem is believed to the oldest surviving masonic document.287. Euclid
Euclid is often referred to as "the father of geometry."288. Ancients v. Moderns
The issue of the Ancients v. Moderns is an important part of Masonic history.On this special day I am taking the opportunity to talk about Freemasonry and it's role in the world.290. David Bell Birney
David Bell Birney was an American solider, lawyer and businessman.291. James Buchanan
James Buchanan Jr. was an American President.292. John Hunt Morgan
John Hunt Morgan was a Confederate General during the American Civil War.293. Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi
Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi was a French sculptor.294. William Crosby
William Crosby Dawson was an American lawyer, judge, solider and politician.295. Gunning Bedford, Jr.
Gunning Bedford, Jr. was an American politician and founding father.296. Norman Vincent Peale
Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and writer.297. Manuel R. Camus
Manuel R. Camus was a Filipino politician and Grand Master of the Philippines.298. John Bell
John Bell was an American politician.299. Edward Neville
Edward Neville da Costa Andrade was a British physicist, poet and writer.300. George Augustus Frederick John Murray
George Augustus Frederick John Murray was peer and a British Army officer.301. James Roosevelt II
James Roosevelt II was an American politician and businessman.Fess Elisha Parker, Jr. was an American actor.303. William Henry Barnum
William Henry Barnum was an American politician.304. Melvin Jerome "Mel" Blanc
Melvin Jerome "Mel" Blanc was an American voice and comic actor.Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin was a Russian Poet.306. William Polk
William Polk was a American soldier in the continental army.307. Jimmy Logan
Jimmy Logan was a Scottish performer, director and producer.308. Israel Isidore
Israel Isidore Beilin (Irving Berlin) was an American composer and lyricist.309. David Gouverneur
David Gouverneur Burnet was an American politician.310. Henry Irving
Henry Irving was an English stage actor in the Victorian era.311. Edwin William Conquest Flavell
Edwin William Conquest Flavell was a British soldier.312. John Sidney "Slew" McCain Sr.
John Sidney "Slew" McCain Sr. was an American naval officer.Florenz Ziegfeld, Jr. was an American Broadway producer.314. Lionel George Logue
Lionel George Logue was an Australian speech therapist.315. Adolphus Frederick Alexander Woodford
Adolphus Frederick Alexander Woodford was a British clergyman.Clarence J. Brown, Sr. was an American politician and publisher.317. Charles Bent
Charles Bent was an American businessman and first civilian governor of the New Mexico Territory.318. John Yarker
John Yarker was a British author and occultist.319. Thomas Bennett, Jr.
Thomas Bennett, Jr. was an American politician.Charles Harris Wesley was an American historian, educator and minister.321. Rob Morris
Rob Morris was an American writer and poet.322. John Barry
John Barry was an Irish-born American naval officer.Charles Edward Bennett was an American politician.Walter Wolfkiel Bacon was an American politician.Donald Jay "Don" Rickles was an actor and comedian.326. Gerald Ford
Ford assumed the duties of President upon the resignation of Richard Nixon. Ford would become the first and only person to date to have served as President and Vice President without receiving any votes from the electoral college. Ford was appointed Vice President by Nixon when Spiro Agnew resigned.Frederick FitzClarence was a British Army Officer.328. George Everest
George Everest was a Welsh surveyor and geographer.329. Jules François Camille Ferry
Jules François Camille Ferry was a French politician.330. William Stukeley
William Stukeley was a British antiquarian and researcher.331. James Francis Byrnes
James Francis Byrnes was an American politician.332. William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey
William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey was an American boxer.333. Lucius Curtis
Lucius Curtis was a British naval officer.334. Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh is husband and consort of Queen Elizabeth II.335. Nathanael Greene
Nathanael Greene was a member of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War .336. Joseph-Michel Montgolfier
Joseph-Michel Montgolfier was a French inventor.337. John Paul Jones
John Paul Jones was a Scottish-born American sailor.338. Banquet Night by Rudyard Kipling
"Once in so often," King Solomon said, Watching his quarrymen drill the stone, "We will club our garlic and wine and bread, And banquet together beneath my Throne. And all the Brethren shall come to that mess As Fellow-Craftsmen-no more and no less.339. Albert Casimir, Duke of Teschen
Albert Casimir, Duke of Teschen was a German prince.340. John Penn
John Penn was the last colonial governor of Pennsylvania.341. Jean-Ovide Decroly
Jean-Ovide Decroly is a Belgian doctor and educator.Thomas Staples Martin was an American politician.343. Mark Odom Hatfield
Mark Odom Hatfield was an American politician.344. Comacine Masters
The Comacine masters was a guild which existed in Lombardy, Italy.345. Jubal and Tubal Cain
Jubal sang of the wrath of God And the curse of thistle and thorn, But Tubal got him a pointed rod And scrambled the earth for corn. Old - old as that early mould, Young as the sprouting grain- Yearly green is the strife between346. John Shields Tipton
John Shields Tipton was an American politician.Timothy Tarquin Hutton is an American actor.348. Henry Pelham Holmes Bromwell
Henry Pelham Holmes Bromwell was an American politician and masonic scholar.349. Leon Martin Abbott
Leon Martin Abbott was an American attorney.350. The Ragged Old Flag
I walked through a county courthouse square. On a park bench, an old man was sitting there. I said, "Your courthouse looks kind of run-down." He said, "Nah, it'll do for our little town." I said, "Your old flagpole's leaned a little bit, And that's a ragged old flag you've got hanging on it." He said, "Have a seat," and I sat down. "Is this the first time you've been to our little town?" I said, "I believe it is."351. Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain was an American soldier, politician and educator.352. Address to a Haggis
FAIR fa' your honest, sonsie face, Great chieftain o' the pudding-race! Aboon them a' ye tak your place, Painch, tripe, or thairm: Well are ye wordy o' a grace As lang's my arm.353. District Deputy Grand Master
District No. 5 of the Grand Lodge of Vermont is in and around Chittenden County in the state of Vermont.William Hesketh Lever was a British businessman.355. Wearing the Emblems
You wear the Square! but have you got That thing the Square denotes? Is there within your inmost soul That principle which should control Your actions, words, and thoughts? The Square of Virtue, — is it there, Oh, you that wear the Mason's Square?356. George Martin
George Martin was a French politician and co-founder of Le Droit Humaine.357. Carl Edward Bailey
Carl Edward Bailey was an American politician.358. Benjamin Stark
Benjamin Stark was an American politician.Edwin Laurentine Drake was an American innovator.Phineas Warren Hitchcock was an American politician.361. The Attack on Pearl Harbor
The Attack on Pearl Harbor, also known as the Battle of Pearl Harbor, the Hawaii Operation or Operation AI by the Japanese Imperial General Headquarters and Operation Z during planning was a surprise military strike against American military forces in Hawaii.Francesco Mario Pagano was an Italian jurist and author.John Frederick Hartranft was an American politician.364. Clement Comer Clay
Clement Comer Clay was an American politician.Theodore Elijah Burton was an American politician.Cowans and Eavesdroppers are two common names used in Freemasonry.367. Dwight Herbert Green
Dwight Herbert Green was an American politician.Charles Phillip Ingalls was the father of Laura Ingalls Wilder's and the source for the character "Pa" in her Little House series.369. Daniel Dunklin
Daniel Dunklin was an American politician.Stratton Duluth Brooks was an American educator.371. William Gaston
William Gaston was an American politician.372. Anson Jones
Anson Jones was a politician in the Republic of Texas.373. Victor Marie du Pont de Nemours
Victor Marie du Pont de Nemours was a French-born American businessman.374. Mordecai Peter Centennial Brown
Mordecai Peter Centennial Brown was an American baseball player.375. Albert Baird Cummins
Albert Baird Cummins was an American politician.376. Daniel Gould Fowle
Daniel Gould Fowle was an American politician.377. Franz Friedrich Anton Mesmer
Franz Friedrich Anton Mesmer was a German physician.378. Anton Joseph "Tony" Cermak
Anton Joseph "Tony" Cermak was a Austria-Hungary born American politician.379. Malcolm Campbell
Malcolm Campbell was a British race car driver.380. Martin Chittenden
Martin Chittenden was an American politician.François Xavier Martin was an American jurist.382. John Howard Coble
John Howard Coble was an American politician.383. Lawrence Barrett
Lawrence Barrett was an American stage actor.384. What come you here to do?
And now my brethren, what come you here to do?385. Jonas Chickering
Jonas Chickering was an American piano maker and innovator.When the pressures of recession Make us concentrate on greed, Take heed, a worthy Mason Cares about another's needsGeorge William Childs was an American publisher.388. Edmund Kean
Edmund Kean was a British Shakespearean actor.389. Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton
Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton was an English writer.The Ark of the Covenant was housed in the Temple of Solomon.391. Neil Munro
Neil Munro was a Scottish writer.392. St. John's Day
The Nativity (sometimes feast) of St. John the Baptist occurs near the Summer Equinox. St. John the Baptist is one of the two St. Johns referred to in Masonic ritual. The other St. John being St. John the Evangelist.393. Johannes Valentinus Andreae
Johannes Valentinus Andreae was a German theologian.394. Gordon Stanley "Mickey" Cochrane
Gordon Stanley "Mickey" Cochrane was an American baseball player.395. Roscoe "Ross" Rizley
Roscoe "Ross" Rizley was an American politician.396. Walking Together
In thought, word, and deed, We too are agreed, From the same Fount Of' Knowledge Instructed; And by the same hand We'll travel or stand, To the same Goal of triumph conducted.397. Innovation in Freemasonry
Innovation within Freemasonry can be something of a dirty word. It conjures up thoughts of changing how a lodge functions from the comfortable, and often ineffective, processes the lodge has been using for generations. Quite often someone will point to the idea "it is no man's power to make innovations in the system of Freemasonry."Tyle the door carefully, Brothers of skill, Vigilant workers in Valley and Hill ! Cowans and Eavesdroppers ever alert, Tyle the dopr carefully, Door Of The Heart. Carefully, carefully, Tyle the Door carefully, Tyle the Door carefully, Door of the Heart.399. Burton Lee French
Burton Lee French was an American politician.400. Aaron Venable Brown
Aaron Venable Brown was an American politician.Charles Douville Coburn was an American actor.402. James Conner
James Conner was an American lawyer and Confederate soldier.Daniel Stevens Dickinson was an American politician.John Hartwell Cocke II was an American businessman.John "Ahyonwaeghs" Brant was a Mohawk leader.406. She Would Be a Mason
The funniest thing I ever heard, The funniest thing that ever occurred, Is the story of Mrs. Mehitable Byrde, Who wanted to be a Mason!407. The Far-away Land
To that far land, far beyond storm and cloud, To that bright land, where sun doth never set, To that life land, which has no tomb nor shroud, And brothers meet again who once have met, Joyful we go: why should we not be glad? Joys that had lost their joy await us there, And nobler mansions than our Craft have made,- And all is permanent, and all is fair.408. Elias Dayton
Elias Dayton was an American Revolution soldier and politician.409. Garrick Mallery
Garrick Mallery was an American ethnologist.Elias Manchester Boddy was an American publisher.William Eastin English was an American politician.Royal Samuel Copeland was an American politician.413. The Square
Brother Robert Morris based this poem on a Masonic legend from the Holy Land where it is said that though the Earth was built by the Gauge, Gavel, Plumb, Level and other working tools. Heaven was built with the Square alone.414. Jacob Collamer
Jacob Collamer was an American politician.415. Charles Radclyffe, 5th Earl of Derwentwater
Charles Radclyffe, 5th Earl of Derwentwater was an English-born peer.Joseph Robinson Bodwell was an American politician.