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The Assistant Officers: A Practical Guide The range of duties that the junior ranks of regular Officers will be expected to perform during their year of office is detailed. Covered is the basic ceremonial to be performed within the Lodge, and some of the additional duties. An essential guide to ensure the Mason is prepared for the duties to be undertaken as he embarks on his progress to the Chair of the Lodge. |
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Director of Ceremonies
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The Duties of the Festival Secretary The procedure is taken in chronological order and covered in detail for the process of arranging Ladies Festivals and other Masonic social events. Perfect for the New Master arranging his first ladies night anyone who wants to give the social life in their lodge a boost. |
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The EA's Handbook An interpretation of the first degree, the meaning of the preparation, symbolism, ritual and signs as theorised by the author. |
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Emulation Pocket Series No.1 This series of books sets out to provide for each Officer of a Lodge as accurate as possible a description of Emulation Working as it applies to his office. It is largely derived from the author’s earlier book, Emulation Working Today, which does not slip conveniently into the pocket of a coat or apron, and it therefore aims to remedy that defect. Each book in the series, like its bigger brother, Emulation Working Today, is intended as a supplement to the Emulation Ritual book. It does not claim to be exhaustive as a description of Emulation Working, for in many, if not most, cases the Emulation Ritual is quite clear as to the procedure that is to be followed. There are, however, many instances where, despite what might be thought a clear description in the rubric of the Ritual, Brethren commonly fail to carry out the action described in accordance with the practice of Emulation Lodge of Improvement (which, it should not be forgotten, preserves as far as possible the only Craft ritual that has ever been formally approved by the Grand Lodge). There can be various reasons for such failures: sometimes a weak or ignorant Director of Ceremonies or preceptor may have allowed Brethren to fall into careless habits; conversely a strong Director of Ceremonies or preceptor may have enforced his own idiosyncratic views; whichever may be the case, that fickle and shifting concept, the tradition of the Lodge, is usually invoked as justification. Leaving aside such shortcomings in the ritual actions, there are also several "accident black spots" where the wording of the ritual is liable regularly to be rendered inaccurately. |
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The Emulation Pocket Series
No.2 This book in the series sets out to provide the Junior Deacon with an accurate as possible description of Emulation Working as it applies to his office in a convenient summary which slips handily into the pocket of a coat or apron.This is a must have book for any brother taking on the Office of Junior Deacon The office of Junior Deacon is similar in many respects to that of Senior Deacon. The principal duties of the Junior Deacon are to assist the Senior Warden, and carry messages between the two Wardens. In some jurisdictions he is also responsible for guarding the inside of the main door of the lodge and ensuring that the lodge is "tyled" (in other jurisdictions this duty is given to the Inner Guard or Inside Sentinel. |
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The Emulation Pocket Series No.3 This book in the series sets out to provide the Senior Deacon with an accurate as possible description of Emulation Working as it applies to his office in a convenient summary which slips handily into the pocket of a coat or apron. This is a vital book for the Brother stepping up from Junior to Senior Deacon. A Deacon is a junior officer in the lodge. In most jurisdictions, a lodge has two Deacons, styled Senior Deacon and Junior Deacon (though First Deacon and Second Deacon are sometimes encountered as an alternative.) The principal duties of the Senior Deacon are to conduct candidates around the Lodge and speak for them during certain ceremonies, to assist the Worshipful Master as needed and to carry messages between the Master and the Senior Warden. |
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The Emulation Pocket Series
No.4 This series of books provides a description of Emulation Working as it applies to each officer of a Lodge. It is largely derived from the author'’s earlier book, Emulation Working Today. Each book in the series is intended as a supplement to the Emulation Ritual book. It is not an exhaustive description of Emulation Working, however, there are many instances where brethren commonly fail to carry out the action described in accordance with the practice of Emulation Lodge of Improvement. There are also several places where the wording of the ritual is open to inaccurate interpretation. The books in this series provide help where difficulties are known to arise, warn of the problem areas, and attempt to make the task of the various officers of a Lodge easier. Although this book will take a brother part, or perhaps most of the way, but it is not the same as receiving instruction firsthand from a competent preceptor or attending a Lodge of demonstration such as Emulation Lodge of Improvement. |
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The Emulation Pocket Series No.5 This book in the series sets out to provide the Worshipful Master with an accurate as possible description of Emulation Working as it applies to his office in a convenient summary which slips handily into the pocket of a coat or apron. The senior officer of a Masonic Lodge is the Master, normally addressed and referred to as the "Worshipful Master" The Worshipful Master sits in the East of the lodge room, directs all of the business of his lodge, and is vested with considerable powers without further reference to the members. He also presides over ritual and ceremonies. This book de rigueur for the Brother taking his seat in the EastIncludes material on the Master Elect and Master. |
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The Emulation Pocket Series
No.6 The Installing Master’s Work Today is another in the series of extremely useful guides. This book sets out to provide the Installing Master with an accurate as possible description of Emulation Working as it applies to his office in a convenient summary which slips handily into the pocket of a coat or apron. The Installing Master’s Work Today Covers the ceremony of installing a W.M. in craft freemasonry and other useful matters pertaining to the installation ritual. Includes Installing Master and IPM This book holds the key to successful the working of the ritual. |
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The FC's Handbook In the FC's Hanbook we are dealing with the degree of Life, in its broadest sense, just as in the first degree (The EA's Handbook) we were dealing with the degree of birth, and as life in reality is educational for the Soul. |
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The Freemason's Handbook of Toasts, Speeched and Responses Never again will a Freemason, get caught out by a last-minute request to make a speech with this handy ready prepared book of toasts, speeches and responses. This book contains a complete set of fully adaptable toasts and responses to toasts, lasting about four minutes each, that the Freemasons can use at short notice at the festive board. It contains multiple versions of all possible Masonic toasts including, the toast to the initiate, the toast to the guests, responsible half of the guests, the toasts to the worshipful master and many more. The book is written in the inimitable style of professional Toastmaster and public speaker, Yasha Beresiner, author of the bestselling Masonically Speaking, which means that each and every toast is witty and entertaining and easy to perform and adapt to one's own needs. The small format will be popular with Freemasons as it will give them a product that they can carry in their bag or pocket, should they get asked to make a speech or respond to a speech at the last minute. Each toast will contain witty toasts, one-liners and themed jokes that in a flash any Freemason can stand up with confidence at the festive board. |
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The Freemason's Wife
Philippa Faulks  Price: $17.95 ISBN: 978-0-85318-313-6 Have you ever wondered why men want to be Freemasons? How do they become one and what does it involve? Everyone has heard at least one thing about the Masons – good or bad – but what is the truth? Written by the wives of two well-established Freemasons, A Handbook for The Freemason’s Wife aims to give a simple and straight-to-the-point guide to the basics of Freemasonry, steering the reader through the initially bemusing concepts towards a clear understanding of the path of moral learning the men folk will be involved in. It demystifies the myths and puts paid to the rumours and in doing so helps make the reader feel reassured, more knowledgeable and respectful of a wonderful Craft. Whether you are the girlfriend, wife, partner or close relation of a Freemason or Freemason-to-be, you will find within this light-hearted book the answer to almost every question you will initially need to know about Freemasonry. From the initial queries about becoming a Mason, to the role of “Lady” at Ladies Night, the answers and suggestions are here. A perfect book for every Freemason’s wife! |
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A Guide to the Tyler's Work A title in the Lewis Masonic Handbook series which gives the reader an introduction to the duties and responsibilities of the lodge Tyler or outer guard. Containing detailed information relating to different ritual workings, layout of the Lodge, and his role and work required outside the door of the Lodge. |
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A Handbook for the Worshipful Master An in-depth look at the work of the Worshipful Master. A lewis Masonic Handbook. |
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Knights Beneficent of the Holy City Year Book 2011 Price: $16.95 ISBN: 978-0-85318-371-6 |