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more ancient than the Golden Fleece, more honorable than the Garter, being the badge of innocence and the bond of friendship
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The Lodge of the Golden Fleece
This Lodge supported the performance at City of London Festival 2001 of a work composed by Ron Nagorcka for harpsichord, didgeridoo and Australian bush sounds symbolising the reconciliation of two cultures. This Beauteous Wicked Place has been recorded and is available on The Convict Harpsichordist, Devils of the Night and Bizarre or baRock Volume 2.
The Lodge of the Golden Fleece meets at East Melbourne on the second Friday of February, March, May, July, September and November. This Lodge conducts an interesting festive board from 8.30 pm for members, their family and friends to dine with Golden Fleece Orchestra.
This Lodge welcomes any qualified visitors who have intimated their desire to attend to the Assistant Secretary in good time (at least 4 days before the Meeting). It is often the case that visitors attend in groups. Dress is black tie (dinner jacket and black bow tie), formal white tie evening dress or uniform, but please do not be dissuaded from attending if you do not possess evening dress. The dining fee is currently $85. A charitable collection is made at the Festive Board. This Lodge supports the Royal Freemasons' Homes of Victoria. The Tyler's Toast is usually before 11pm.
Freemasonry
- is an ancient and respectable institution, embracing individuals of every nation, of every faith and every condition of life.
- can be defined as a benevolent, charitable, educational and ethical society.
- strives to teach every moral and social virtue and exhorts its membership to practise the universal principles of brotherly love, relief and truth.
Freemasonry is a worldwide organisation comprising men of goodwill from across the whole spectrum of race, nationality, religion and politics. The teachings of Freemasonry are comprehended in the three great virtues of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. At the same time, our members hold dear their citizenship of their country and the responsibilities which this attachment implies.
Service to the community has thus been a hallmark of Freemasonry over many generations and continues to motivate us both corporately and as individuals. It is not Freemasonry, but the individual Mason, instilled with the principles and tenets of the Craft, who has a positive influence on society. The most widely recognised symbol of freemasons is the square and compasses.
Come and Dine at Wisdom's Table
Freemasons are expected to practice outside the Lodge those duties and virtues they are taught inside the Lodge. In regular freemasonry, these duties and virtues are discovered by reading and understanding the English Bible, a copy of which is open at every lodge meeting. Freemasons are encouraged to make a daily advancement in knowledge. The goal of every freemason is charity; "the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself". Freemasonry adopted the Renaissance ideal of friendship: that each is as watchful and caring for the other as for a second self, and that neither will flatter or mislead but only speak the truth to the other. Building on the foundation created by the study of Greek and Arabic works of natural science, philosophy and mathematics, Renaissance scholars began the process of recovering and studying Latin and Greek literary, historical, and oratorical texts.
United Grand Lodge of England
All areas of this site are available to public view. In addition to the various informative videos available on the site, you can view or download a pdf file of a booklet, which contains a fascinating insight into Freemasonry.
Your questions answered about the principles, history, lodges and facilities of the United Grand Lodge of England.
Freemasons' Hall is one of the finest Art Deco buildings in England. The building is fully open to the public and the perfect setting for a range of events, including the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy film premiere party and Monty Python’s Spamalot opening night party.
Featured Books
Let me tell you more
Written in his inimitable approachable yet impeccably researched style, the author presents an eclectic collection of subjects of interest to the reader and which could be used as the basis for a wide variety of Lodge talks. Subjects covered include:
- Preparing the Candidate for Initiation,
- What Do I Say About My Initiation to Any That Ask About It?,
- Do We Really Need the Second Degree?
- ‘What Inducement Have You to Leave the East and Go to the West?,
- An Alternative Presentation of a Grand Lodge Certificate,
- The Place and Role of the Master in the Lodge,
- The Ancient Office of Warden,
- Stewardship,
- The Sources of Masonic Practice,
- Our Debts to Ancients and Moderns,
- ‘That’s What Freemasonry is Always About, Isn’t It?,
- Freemasonry and Rotary.
Always informative, the author illuminates the reader, regardless of their experience, with a fresh perspective on each subject.
The Revd Neville Barker Cryer: the Past Grand Chaplain UGLE, Prestonian Lecturer (1974) and Batham Lecturer (1996-1998) is a well known and ever popular Masonic author and international lecturer.
It's No Secret
Since Brother Joseph Banks first stepped ashore with Captain Cook in Botany Bay, freemasons have played a vital role in Australia.
Every freemason will want to own this book, and many will want to give copies to family and friends who ask What is Freemasonry about?
Edited by R.W. Bro Peter Lazar AM, a Freemason of 50 years standing,
This excellent new resource is a remarkable collaboration that provides information on all aspects of freemasonry and how it has made and continues to make a valuable contribution to Australia.
It’s No Secret is a glossy, professionally edited and designed paperback book of 300 pages including 12 pages of colour plates. Available from Freemasons Victoria at $34.95 plus $6.00 postage within Victoria. Call 613 9411 0100
Lost Symbol
"In a world where men do battle over whose definition of God is most accurate, I cannot adequately express the deep respect and admiration I feel towards an organisation in which men of different faiths 'break bread together' in a bond of brotherhood, friendship and cameradie". Dan Brown
The Centre for Research into Freemasonry
Professor Andrew Prescott, formerly curator in the Manuscripts Department of the British Library, was founding director of this academic research unit which is supported by the United Grand Lodge of England. The centre aims to undertake and promote scholarly research into the historical, social and cultural impact of Freemasonry.
Holy3 Art Exhibition
The New Jerusalem as described in the vision of the apostle John is a perfect cube, its length and width and height are equal. Engagement with the arts can lead to joyful optimism and greater confidence in expressing our deepest lament and doubt.
For Isaiah, holiness has three perspectives:
- it lies beyond our grasp,
- it is where we stand, the numinous space between heaven and earth;
- it is present in the world, as the holiness of those who suffer.
After the recent experience of bushfires in Victoria, ancient words of fiery destruction disturb and unsettle. The prophet Isaiah moves from deepest loss to consolation and regeneration.
Keep The Fleece
In December 2006, the United Nations General Assembly declared 2009 the International Year of Natural Fibres; a year-long initiative focused on raising global awareness about natural fibres with specific focus on increasing market demand to help ensure the long-term sustainability for farmers who rely heavily on their production.
There are many events taking place throughout the world to encourage everyone to get involved by participating to Keep the Fleece
Royal Artillery Band
In 1762 the Royal Artillery Band was formed in Germany moving to Woolwich the following year where it has been in residence ever since. It is a State Band, the only Army band able to support a full orchestra and as such is the oldest orchestra in England - military or civilian.
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