The secretive international organisation the Freemasons tends to follow two main traditions, broadly-speaking English and French. The Czech Republic was unusual in that both traditions of Freemasonry were followed – until the weekend that is, when the country’s two grand lodges merged.
Prague, March 8 (CTK) - The two main freemasons' branches in the Czech Republic, The Grand Lodge of the Czech Republic and the Grand Czech Orient, have merged at a conference in Prague Saturday, the former's secretary Vojtech Ort told CTK.
A branch of the Freemasons secret society is being formed by members of the Royal Household and police who protect the Royal Family. And their decision to call it The Royal Household Lodge has put them on a collision course with Buckingham Palace
Actions are being taken to prevent another tent city from springing up in downtown Vernon. Social agencies insist outdoor camping is not welcome at the old Chinese Freemasons’ building on 33rd Street, which has been purchased for a homeless shelter.
Caption: Pictured this week in front of the site for the new age care residential facility were, Back row: Ben Stocks, (Masonic Village board member), Peter Orr (Masonic Village board member), Col Lawrence (President Residents committee), Paul Atherton (Masonic Village board member) and Andrew Cusack (Galong Hostel board member).
LAWRENCE †Growing up shooting hoops on the Lawrence Common, Andre Polanco had always wondered what went on inside the large stone building lined with Greek columns that loomed over the park.
LAWRENCE †Two were invited to join, and another was intrigued after reading a book. Today, Dave Cullen, John Aliperta and Mike Guarino share in the brotherhood, secret mode of communication and charitable works of the Freemasons, a fraternity of men that has been around for centuries.
Senators have gone home for the day before debating a measure voicing their collective concern about the Air Force decision on the $35 billion air tanker contract.