Masonic structure & history 101 12.20.11

Lodge Education Program

1. Northern Light Lodge #40 Lodge Educational presentation Dec. 20, 2011 Masonic Quiz Freemasonry Structure US Freemasonry History

2. Masonic Quiz

3. 1. Why were you required to learn the Entered Apprentice lesson? 2. How many times did you circumambulate (i.e. circle the altar) ? 3. What Officer received you into a Fellow Craft Lodge? 4. Which Officer prepared you to receive the obligation?  5. Which Officer gave you the obligation? 6. Which Officer explained the grip of a Fellow Craft to you? 7. Who explained how to wear your apron as a Fellow Craft? 8. How should the apron be worn?  9. What are the three working tools of a Fellow Craft?  10. After being reinvested, you were returned to the Lodge room and received the “middle chamber” lecture. Which officer generally gives this lecture?  11. What does the middle chamber lecture represent? 12. To what does the number three refer to?  13. To what does the number five refer to?    

4.   14. Of these, what are the three ancient and original orders of architecture?  15. What country was responsible for inventing the other two orders?  16. Of these, what are the three ancient and original orders of architecture? 17. To what does the number 5 also allude? 18. Which of these are most revered by Masons? 19. To what does the number 7 allude? Name them  20. Of these which is most esteemed by Masons? 21. What story was told you at the outer door by the Sr. Deacon? 22. What is the name of that pass? Whisper it 23.Why was it adopted by the Fraternity to enter a FC lodge? 24.  Which officer was symbolically guarding the inner door to the middle chamber? 25. Which officer symbolically presided in the “middle chamber” 26. The Master gave you a short talk about the letter “G”. To what does that allude? 27. Whom did the Master direct to record you as a Fellowcraft?      

5. Beginnings of Freemasonry It is the world’s largest (6 million members) and oldest (Officially 300 + years old) fraternal organization. We believe in the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of man.

6. During the building of the temple of Solomon, a man from Tyre, Hiram Abiff, who oversaw its construction, was a Freemason. He was killed by three ruffians who unsuccessfully tried to get him to divulge the secret word of the Master Masons. Freemasonry was a fraternal society, which may have been practiced by the Knights Templars, who protected visitors to the Holy land in the 11 th century. The Templar's were eventually eliminated by the Church and fled to Scotland, it is believed. The origins and early development of Freemasonry are a matter of some debate and conjecture. A poem known as the " Regius Manuscript " has been dated to approximately 1390 and is the oldest known Masonic text. There is evidence to suggest that there were Masonic lodges in existence in Scotland as early as the late 16th century [4] (for example the Lodge at Kilwinning , Scotland, has records that date to the late 16th century, and is mentioned in the Second Schaw Statutes (1599) which specified that "ye warden of ye lug of Kilwynning [...] tak tryall of ye airt of memorie and science yrof, of everie fellowe of craft and everie prenteiss according to ayr of yr vocations"). [5] There are clear references to the existence of lodges in England by the mid-17th century. [6]

7. Then, Freemasonry began to flourish after the reformation of 1519, most likely as a counter-reformation movement. This period was known as the “Age of Enlightenment”, where “reason” replaced blind faith in the Church, and where science began to be important and learning expanded tremendously. The Grand Lodge of England was formed in 1717 when four London lodges came together at the Goose and Gridiron Ale House, St Paul's Churchyard and formed themselves into a Grand Lodge for the purposes of an annual dinner. [2 Many theories abound from Adam to the Knights Templar for the origin of Freemasonry. However, concrete evidence is often lacking. Many feel the most plausible theory is that Freemasonry started with the operative masons in the 14 th and 15 th century and continued to develop with the speculative masons after the decline of cathedral building in Europe in the 18 th century.

8. Founding of Grand Lodge of England – June 24, 1717

9. Freemasonry Organizational Structure Blue Lodge – First Three Degrees 1 ° Entered Apprentice 2 ° Fellow Craft 3 ° Master Mason

10. SCOTTISH RITE LODGE OF PERFECTION 4°    Secret Master 5°    Perfect Master 6°    Intimate Secretary 7°    Provost and Judge 8°    Intendant of the Building 9°    Elected Knight of the Nine 10°  Illustrious Elect of the Fifteen 11°  Sublime Knight Elect of the Twelve 12°  Master Architect 13°  Royal Arch of Solomon 14°  Grand Elect, Perfect and Sublime Mason CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX 15°  Knight of the East or Sword 16°  Prince of Jerusalem 17°  Knight of the East and West 18°  Knight Rose Croix

11. COUNCIL OF KADOSH 19°  Grand Pontiff 20°  Master of the Symbolic Lodge 21°  Prussian Knight 22°  Knight Royal Axe, Prince of Libanus 23°  Chief of the Tabernacle 24°  Prince of the Tabernacle 25°  Knight of the Brazen Serpent 26°  Prince of Mercy 27°  Knight Commander of the Temple 28°  Knight of the Sun 29°  Scottish Knight of St. Andrew 30°  Knight of Kadosh CONSISTORY 31°  Inspector Inquisitor 32°  Master of the Royal Secret 33° Inspector General Honorary

12. YORK RITE Mark Master Past Master Most Excellent Master The Royal Arch Royal Master Select Master Super Excellent Master Illustrious Order of the Red Cross Order of Malta Order of the Temple

13. Freemasonry and it’s influence on United States History Due to the fact that many founders were Freemasons and the Masonic principles they believed in formed the basis of the Union, Masons feel that “The United States was, and still is, the “Great Masonic Experiment”.

14. George Washington Father of our Country Washington, George – Master of Grand Lodge of Maryland – Washington was initiated, in 1752, in the Lodge at Fredericksburg, Virginia Lodge. He was the perfect leader at the perfect time for this country.

15. Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin – American printer , Entrepreneur, Inventor, & Statesman— he published the first book in the colonies, Anderson's Constitutions of 1723 — author, postmaster, statesman, scientist and philosopher, Franklin was instrumental in the formation of the United States. Initiated: February 1730 and active in Masonry his entire life.

16. 15 FREEMASON US PRESIDENTS George Washington i . 11/4/1752 Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4, Virginia James Monroe i. 11/9/1775 Williamsburg Lodge No. 6, Virginia Andrew Jackson Harmony Lodge No. 1 (?); Grand Master 1822-24, Tennessee James Knox Polk r. 9/4/1820 Columbia Lodge No. 31, Tennessee James Buchanan r. 1/24/1817 Lodge No. 43, Pennsylvania Andrew Johnson i. 1851, Greenville Lodge No. 119, Tennessee James A. Garfield r. 11/22/1864, Magnolia Lodge No. 20, Ohio William McKinley r. 4/3/1865, Hiram Lodge No. 21, Virginia Theodore Roosevelt r . 4/24/1901, Matinecock Lodge No. 806, Oyster Bay

17. 15 FREEMASON US PRESIDENTS William Howard Taft Mason at sight 2/18/1909. affiliated Kilwinning Lodge 356, Ohio Warren G. Harding r. 8/13/1920, Marion Lodge No. 70, Ohio Franklin Delano Roosevelt r. 1911/11/28, Holland Lodge No. 8 New York Harry S Truman - 33 Degree i. 02/09/1909, r. 03/18/1909, Belton Lodge No. 450 Lyndon Baines Johnson, i. October 30, 1937, Johnson City Lodge EA only No. 561, Texas Gerald Ford r. May 18, 1951, Columbia Lodge No. 3

18. STAR-SPANGLED BANNER Francis Scott Key – As an envoy aboard a British man-of-war shelling Fort McHenry, where he was negotiating the release of an American prisoner, he wrote the words to a poem titled “Defence of Ft. McHenry “on the back of a letter in his pocket. These words later became the Star Spangled Banner. Immediately popular, it remained just one of several patriotic airs until it was finally adopted as our National Anthem on March 3, 1931.

19. THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Francis J . Bellamy - The Baptist Minister who created America's Pledge of Allegiance . The pledge starts every meeting at NL 40 “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to The Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

20. THE STATUE OF LIBERTY Bartholdi, Frederic A. - French sculptor best known for his figure of Liberty Enlightening the World, the Statue of Liberty, in New York Harbour. In October 1886, the structure was presented to the nation as the joint gift of the French and American people.

21. THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT The Washington Monument was created as a monument to George Washington for his leadership in helping to create a new form of government espousing equal treatment under the law for the United States. Designed by Robert Mills, a Freemason. The original design is shown on the left . The monument took many years to build.

22. THE WHITE HOUSE James Hoban - Irish-born American architect who designed and supervised the construction (1793-1801) and renovation (1815-1829) of the White House in Washington, DC. Hoban laid the cornerstone of the White House with full Masonic ceremonies on October 12, 1792.  Under his leadership Federal Lodge No. 1 was organized and Hoban became the first Master.  He was active in Masonry until his death on December 8, 1831.

23. Major North American Businesses founded by Freemasons

24. TIM HORTONS Horton, Tim.   Canadian ice hockey legend. Founder of the donut chain bearing his name. Kroy Lodge No. 676, Toronto, Ontario.

25. MOLSON BREWERIES Molson, John.   Founder of Molson Breweries. St. Paul's Lodge, No. 374 UGLE, Montreal. Past Provincial Grand Master.

26. FORD MOTOR COMPANY Henry Ford - Invented the first gasoline powered automobile in 1893, founded Ford Motor Company in 1903 and mass-produced the first widely available and affordable car . Palestine Lodge No. 357, Detroit MI.

27. CHRYSLER MOTOR COMPANY Walter P Chrysler.    American automobile manufacturer. 32 degree AASR, Salina, Kansas. Member of Isis Shrine Temple at Salina, Kansas.

28. KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN Colonel Harland Sanders - Southern Fried chicken, his Kentucky Fried Chicken outlets are still popular and growing. Started his business at age 65 with his first Social Security check.

29. WENDY’S RESTAURANTS Thomas, Dave.    Orphan and Founder of Wendy's Restaurants., No. 2 fast food restaurant behind McDonalds in the US. Appeared in over 800 commercials. Worked and invested with Col. Sanders of Kentucky Fried Chicken to establish his business. Sol D. Bayless Lodge No. 359, Fort Wayne IN. 33 deg. AASR. Grand Cross.

30. GILLETTE SHAVING CO. King Camp Gillette. American manufacturer and inventor of the safety razor. Raised June, 1901, Adelphi Lodge, Massachusetts.

31. METRO GOLDWYN MAYER Mayer, Louis B. – Major film producer who merged to form Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

32. 20 th CENTURY FOX Darryl F. Zanuck - Co-founder of 20th Century Productions in 1933 , his movie productions made his studio legendary. The memorial by his family notes his Masonic affiliation above all other accomplishments . Famous quote - In 1946 Zanuck said "(Television) won't be able to hold on to any market it captures after the first six months. People will soon get tired of staring at a plywood box every night.“ - Opps!!

33. DISNEY Walt Disney - As a teenager, Walt Disney was a member of the Order of DeMolay. Disney credited DeMolay with getting him started on the right track in life.

34. Freemason- Founded Organizations

35. MORMONISM Joseph Smith - Founder of the Mormon Church. In March 1842, Smith was initiated as a Freemason (as an Entered Apprentice Mason on March 15, and Master Mason the next day). Brigham Young, the 2 nd prophet of Mormonism after Joseph Smith, was also a Mason . Brigham Young founded the Mormon church in Utah .

36. LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONAL Melvin Jones. Founder of the service club, Lions Clubs International, on June 7, 1917, Melvin Jones believed that "You can't get very far until you start doing something for somebody else." Initiated Garden City Lodge No. 141, Illinois

37. THE RED CROSS Jean-Henri Dunant. Founder of the Red Cross, a founder of the Young Men's Christian Association, and co-winner of the first Nobel Prize for Peace in 1901. In 1901, Dunant was awarded the first-ever Nobel Peace Prize for his role in founding the International Red Cross Movement and initiating the Geneva Convention.

38. BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Daniel Carter Beard.   Founded the Boy Scout movement in United States of America in 1910. Mariners Lodge No. 67, New York City . Freemasons in the U.S. offer the Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award for Masons who are involved with Scouting.

39. THE SHRINERS The Shrine – An appendant body to Freemasonry. Best known for the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Shriners International describes itself as a fraternity based on fun, fellowship and the Masonic principles of brotherly love, relief and truth. There are approximately 340,000 members from 194 chapters .

40. BASKETBALL Dr. James Naismith - Born in Ontario and educated at McGill University, Dr. James Naismith invented the game of basketball in 14 days in a YMCA gymnasium in Springfield, Mass., to occupy unruly boys. He also developed basketball's original 13 rules.

41. Other Freemasons of Interest to our discussion

42. WINSTON CHURCHILL WINSTON CHURCHILL: Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, British statesman, author and Conservative Prime Minister (1940-45, 1951-55), rallied the British people during World War II. Initiated: May 24, 1901, Passed: July 19, 1901 Raised: March 5, 1902, Studholme Lodge, London, later Studholme Alliance Lodge No. 1591 (1976) . One of the greatest men of our time and a great friend of the United States.

43. MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART: was born in Salzburg in 1756, He showed early genius both as a keyboard-player and violinist, and soon turned his hand to composition. When his father received his Masonic Fellowcraft Degree, Wolfgang wrote "Fellow Crafts Journey (Op. K468) to honour the occasion. For lodge Zur Wohltatigkeit he wrote "Opening Ode" (Op. K483) and Closing Ode (Op. K484) His last Masonic work (Op. K623) was written for the dedication of a Masonic temple in Vienna on November 15, 1791. Initiated : December 14, 1784, lodge Zur Wohltatigkeit, Passed: January 7, 1785, Lodge Zur Wahren Eintracht

44. KING HUSSEIN OF JORDAN King Hussein of Jordan. Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Jordan.

45. SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE SIR ARTHUR CONAN DOYLE: Best known for his writing of fifty-six short stories and three novels with Sherlock Holmes as the principal character, Dr. Doyle practiced medicine until 1891. He was knighted on August 9, 1902 for his work with Langman's Field Hospital in South Africa. Initiated: January 26, 1887, Passed: February 23, 1887, Raised: March 23, 1887, Phoenix Lodge 257, Southsea Hampshire,

46. VOLTAIRE VOLTAIRE: Born François Marie Arouet in Paris, Voltaire was the embodiment of eighteenth century Enlightenment. Author of Lettres philosophiques 1734, Candide 1759 and the Dictionnaire philosophique 1764, his ideas were an important influence on the intellectual climate leading to the French Revolution. " I die adoring God, loving my friends, not hating my enemies, and detesting superstition." Initiated: April 7, 1778, Loge des Neuf Soeurs, Paris, France

47. Simon Bolivar - Peru Simon Bolivar. South American patriot. Member of York Rite and Scottish Rite and founded Order and Liberty Lodge No. 2 in Peru.

48. Quotes from Famous Freemasons "There is no doubt in my mind that Masonry is the cornerstone of America." Dave Thomas  Founder of Wendy's International  "To me, Freemasonry is one form of dedication to God and service to humanity." Norman Vincent Peale Minister and Author  "Freemasonry embraces the highest moral laws and will bear the test of any system of ethics or philosophy ever promulgated for the uplifting of man." Douglas MacArthur General of the Army  "The Masonic Fraternity is one of the most helpful mediating and conserving organizations among men, and I have never wavered from that childhood impression, but it has stood steadfastly with me through the busy, vast hurrying years." George W. Truett Southern Baptist Leader  “The future of Freemasonry is up to you!” "We represent a fraternity which believes in justice and truth and honorable action in your community...men who are endeavoring to be better citizens...[and] to make a great country greater. This is the only institution in the world where we can meet on the level all sorts of people who want to live rightly." Harry S. Truman President of the United States 

49. The End Thank You Brothers!