A new lecture uploaded to the YouTube channel, by R.Ex. Comp. J. H. Parkes. Originally delivered in Research Chapter No. 100 on Tuesday 27th April, 1965, by M. Ex. Comp. N. W. Bauer. G.Z.
Month: May 2020
Symbolism: The Circle
A new video in the YouTube Channel – A lecture published in February 1962 by the Masonic Service Association of the United States.
‘Mathematics’ – A new video
I’ve just uploaded the next in my series of ‘forgotten’ lectures to the YouTube Channel. This one is entitled “Mathematics’ and was published in November 1925 by the Masonic Service Association of the United States. I’ve slightly edited the text as some references were either not in alignment with current Masonic practice, or expressed views…
Mysteries of the Rosie Cross now online
This is a lovely brief work from 1891. It examines the Rosicrucian Manifestos and their influence, but in not afraid to acknowledge its own shortcomings. As the Preface states; “IN the following pages an attempt has been made to convey something like an intelligible idea of the peculiar mystic sect known to the readers of…
Pike’s ‘Morals and Dogma’ now in the Library
Albert Pike’s enormously influential Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry is now available in the Library. I’ve uploaded a modern transcription of the work, originally published in 1871 to assist with readability. This is one of the best known Masonic works and was distributed to all Masons in the…
The Origins of Modern Masonry
A new video has just been uploaded to YouTube. This is a lecture first given by WBro JH Parkes sometime in the early 1940’s. There is no date on the manuscript, but from the penmanship, paper type and internal evidence I’d say that it comes from early in his Masonic career. Brother Parkes was Grand…
Some new Texts with a Musical flavour
New to the Library are a few musical works. Mostly from the mid to late nineteenth century, they are a trove of songs old and new. Masonic Melodies adapted to the Ceremonies and Festivals of the Fraternity Masonic Odes and Poems Masonic Songs: Old and New
New Texts added to the Library
Some more interesting volumes. The story of Military Lodes in England to the start of the Twentieth Century, an exploration of the relationship of Masonry to the Ancient Religions and a short textbook about the Knights of Malta. Enjoy! Military Lodges Mithraism: Freemasonry and the Ancient Mysteries Knights of Malta 1523-1798
Another video uploaded to the Channel
I’ve just uploaded another video to the YouTube Channel. This is a quick description of the ‘Taxil Hoax’ of the late nineteenth century. It’s really just a technical exercise while I get used to my audio-visual setup. It’s a fascinating subject that deserves better treatment. When my tech skills improve I’ll have another go at…
YouTube Channel Launched!
The ‘From the Quarries’ YouTube Channel has just been launched! I’ve uploaded a short test video “The Young Mason’s Catechism” from a 1929 pamphlet published in Dundee. I’m still working on the technicalities of recording, so the audio track is a bit faint. Things can only improve with time and experience.
From the Quarries 