Constitution m w grand lodge f a m jurisdiction california. Constitution and statutes of the grand lodge of free and accepted masons of the state of new york. San francico and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This lecture will explore the klans attempt at infiltrating the masonic fraternity for its own glory. Book of constitutions of the grand lodge of free and accepted masons of the state of new york june 1966 wendell k. All your masonic questions answered plus lodge info, news, events, diary, whats on and much, much.
It also contains accounts of the rights of lodges and members, and details of ceremonies, such as funerals, consecrations, installations, etc. Contains illustrations of all authorised jewels,chains collars and aprons. The grand lodge of england repliedthat it stood by every word of the declaration, and has since asked for the opinion of the grand lodges of ireland andscotland. The book of constitutions grand lodge of colorado page 1 constitution preamble we, the grand lodge of ancient free and accepted masons of colorado, in order to form a more perfect fraternal union, and to provide for and promote the general welfare of the masonic craft, do ordain and establish this constitution.
As grand master of colorado i would like to welcome you to our website. Book of constitutions united grand lodge of england. Address of m therefore symbol w therefore symbol john stewart, grand master to the grand lodge of new york, june 2, 1896. The grand honors of masonry shall be given to no officer of the grand lodge, except the grand master, or his duly authorized representative. The following are the principal editions of the book of constitutions to have been published since the formation of the united grand lodge of england. Grand lodge of ancient, free and accepted masons of the state of illinois. Book of constitutions of the ancient and honorable fraternityof free and accepted masons containing their history, charges, regulations, etc collected and digested by order of the grand lodge from their old records, for use of the lodges. Masonic code of south dakota constitution and bylaws of the grand lodge of ancient, free and accepted masons of south dakota revised and ordered printed by. These campaigns appear in a lighter color than the rest of the menu, and are clickable. The constitution of the grand lodge of kentucky in printed form in a binder.
Commonly know as andersons constitutions, this 1723 document provides the basis for all grand lodges and lodges that came after. Book of constitutions united grand lodge of england online. Book of constitutions united grand lodge of england masonic. Grand lodge current constitution the grand lodge of. The book of constitutions of the grand lodge of british. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Book of constitutions of the grand lodge of kentucky.
There is no genealogy type information in our files, only the information listed above. The grand lodge of england has been asked if it stillstands by this declaration, particularly in regard to paragraph 7. Most of what we know of him comes from the minutes of grand lodge and from his book of constitutions. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The grand constitutions have for many years referred to opinions given in moores freema sons monthly, a magazine published in boston between 1841 and 1873 and edited by charles w. The only information that we may have is the date he received his degrees and if he held a local office in the lodge. The following are the principal editions of the book of constitutions to have been published since the formation of the united grand.
Book of constitutions united grand lodge of england 2019. Book of constitutions royal arch regulations by ugle issuu. The book of constitution of the grand lodge of ancient, free. Ahiman rezon, of the grand lodge of england according to the old institutions, also known as the antient grand lodge of england or the grand lodge of the antients, was first published in 1754.
If you are a freemason there are links on the website to provide you with information to contact our grand lodge and individual lodges as well as the. Book of constitutions general index 254 kb also available for download is the current edition of the booklet entitled information for the guidance of members of the craft 2018 591 kb. Worshipful grand lodge of free and accepted masons of the state of california. A lodge can only be dissolvedi st by the act of the grand lodge, whereby its warrant is forfe i ted. Firstly, the emergence of organised lodges of operative masons during the. Constitution of the grand lodge of ancient free and accepted masons of the state of oklahoma as amended, revised and recommended by the rewrite committee and adopted by the grand lodge november, 2006 james c. Book of constitutions of the grand lodge of free and. The official website of freemasonry in nottinghamshire. Jurisdiction the jurisdiction of the grand lodge of florida extends over all the recorded lodges of free and accepted masons within the.
Andersons constitutions of 1723 general regulations, compiled first by m. It will focus on a few national klan issues but concentrate more on how the klan used local lodges to gain power in texas to become one of the strongest and largest klan chapters per capita in the united states until its collapse in 1926. The book of constitutions of the grand lodge of british columbia, ancient, free and accepted masons microform. Book of constitutions united grand lodge of england product code.
Grand lodge of england as far as may be applicable to existing circumstances except nevertheless that the following officers shall be elected by grand lodge. The dispensation of the grand master, or deputy grand laster. The updated 2019 book of constitutions is available to view and download online from. Balloting when, according to the laws of this grand lodge, a ballot is to be spread in a lodge, the worshipful master shall order the senior deacon to prepare it. This is an online electronic edition of the the first masonic book printed in america. Jun 09, 2012 buy the book of constitution of the grand lodge of ancient, free and accepted masons of canada. The word lodge or lodges, unless otherwise specifically. The history of freemasonry encompasses the origins, evolution and defining events of the fraternal organisation known as freemasonry. The only biographical information we have is if they were a past grand master.
A grand lodge or grand orient is the usual governing body of craft, blue lodge, or symbolic freemasonry in a particular jurisdiction. Grand lodge shall be composed of a grand master whose manner of address shall be most worshipful, a deputy grand master, a senior grand warden, and a junior grand. The constitution and laws of the grand lodge of scotland by freemasonry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Book of constitutions general index may 2016 258 kb book of constitutions grand charity dec 2015 52 kb also available for download is the current edition of the booklet entitled information for the guidance of members of the craft 2015 399 kb. The grand lodge was founded by eleven delegates, of whom andrew g. The grand lodge office provides several titles of masonic publications. Constitution lodge this neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in convenient public transportation, relaxation and shopping check location constitution street, east perth, 6004 perth, australia this neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in convenient public transportation, relaxation and shopping check location excellent location show map. Published under the authority of the grand lodge classic reprint by lodge, freemasons. Eclaration grand lodge of british columbia and yukon. The constitutions of the freemasons unl digital commons. Under the fundraising menu is a list of currently active campaigns.
Style the style of the grand lodge is the most worshipful grand lodge of free and accepted masons of the state of florida. With digest of decisions and resolutions approved and adopted by the grand lodge, and an appendix containing the ancient charges, rules of order, forms, code of procedure and legislative acts. The united grand lodge of england book of constitutions of the united grand lodge of england. The book of constitutions of the most worshipful grand lodge ancient free and accepted masons of colorado published by the m. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. The grand lodge of ancient free and accepted masons of ireland. This constitution and the laws enacted thereunder shall be designated as the book of constitutions of the most worshipful grand lodge of ancient free and accepted masons of colorado, hereinafter referred to as the book of constitutions. The current edition, which includes all updates, is available for download in three sections.
Its author, laurence dermott, was grand secretary of the antient grand lodge from 1752 to 1771. Book of constitutions general index 254 kb also available for download is the current edition of the booklet entitled information for. Book of constitutions craft plates jan 2017 944 kb book of constitutions general index jan 2017 254 kb also available for download is the current edition of the booklet entitled information for the guidance of members of the craft nov 2018 592 kb. On june 28, 1826, the founders of the grand lodge of free and accepted masons of michigan decided upon the format and contents of the book of constitutions of the grand lodge. That the membership of the grand lodge and individual lodges shall be composed exclusively of men. This site represents the grand lodge of ancient free and accepted masons of colorado. Grand master, and approvd by the grand lodge on st.