As with any such collections of this nature on the internet, there is no telling how long these works or links will remain. Hence they had only one sign, one token, and one word, and these continue reading. Taken mostly from the truth is stranger than fiction by bro. Grand lodge of pennsylvania has many interesting facts abou. It is a body of knowledge and a system of ethics based on the belief that each man has a responsibility to improve himself while being devoted to his family, faith, country, and fraternity. Feel free however, to mix and match them any way you want. A son of george iii, he later became george the iv. Play masonic quizzes on sporcle, the worlds largest quiz community. I added a few extra that i though interesting as well. From here the legislature passed the act of secession.
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From 1790 to 18 he served as the grand master of the grand lodge of england. Masonry structures provide durable fire resistance. Mussolini also ordered all masonic references removed, including the emblems on the base of garibaldis monument in rome. Masonic historytrivia vi the dionysiac artificers by albert g. Followng a highly successful and enjoyable quiz at our festive board, it was suggested that other lodges may wish to arrange a similar function and would possibly appreciate a copy of the questions and answers used by st laurence for the their masonic quiz. Coils masonic encyclopedia, by henry wilson coil, 1961 7.
Other lodges may thus amend the content and possibly include questions relating to their own lodges. Most of these books have longbeen forgotten by generation after generation of. Our founding father and first president, george washington, was a freemason. In an attempt to offer some assistance, we are happy to provide the below pdf brochures. Tidbits of masonic trivia in 1794 a masonic token was minted in honor of the prince of wales in england. Victoria lodge of education and research 650 fisgard street, victoria, b. Wellknown authors and researchers john ankerberg, john weldon, and dillon burroughs have updated and revised the facts on the masonic lodge, a bestselling title from the popular facts on series more than 1. Some interesting masonic trivia freemason information. In ancient times the entered apprentice degree was alone prevalent amongst the generality of our lodges. We regularly get mails from nonmasons with questions about masonry. Taken mostly from the truth is stranger than fiction, bro.
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