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Articles (61 articles) Published information
	Albert Pike "What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; What we have done for others and the world is immortal." Albert Pike	[1230 views]
	HISTORY OF AOMORI LODGE NO. 10 F&AM by WBro Sunao "Tony" Kanemitsu PM, 33º KCCH	[849 views]
	A Short Chronology of Masonry in Japan	[483 views]
	Mouth to Ear BY ERNEST BORGNINE	[602 views]
	Learning & Memorizing Ritual	[628 views]
	What do Masons do?	[578 views]
	Too Much Schooling and Not Enough Education	[754 views]
	Great Men Who Were/Are Masons	[771 views]
	Masonic Membership by Self-Initiative	[556 views]
	When is a man a Mason?	[579 views]
	PRINCE HALL	[669 views]
	Why We Open Meetings on the Master Mason Degree?	[633 views]
	Royal Arch history	[476 views]
	MASONIC PUBLIC AWARENESS PROGRAM	[533 views]
	Albert Pike	[510 views]
	Who is Albert Pike?	[491 views]
	MOZART, a Freemason	[951 views]
	Aomori Lodge #10 Past Masters	[620 views]
	Secret Order	[519 views]
	Exhibit Traces Influence of Freemasonry Found this article at http://www.mtararat44.org/content/view/98/51/	[482 views]
	The 25 Ancient Landmarks of Freemasonry Website content is Copyright (c)1809-2005 Mt. Ararat Lodge No. 44 A.F. & A.M. of Maryland.	[472 views]
	The 7 Liberal Arts & Sciences Written by Bro. Chad L. Marshall Thursday, 31 March 2005	[524 views]
	The Eye in the Pyramid	[522 views]
	More about being the Investigating Committe Short Talk Bulletin was written by Bro. Zelwin H. Eaton, P M. of Adair Lodge #366, Kirksville,...	[582 views]
	Freemasonry and Modern Japanese History By Tim Wangelin article found at Far East Lodge No. 1	[854 views]
	Masonry vs the Japanese Government: By Saburo Katagiri P.G.M. Grand Lodge of Japan This article is from Far East Lodge No. 1	[548 views]
	Tadasu Hayashi: The Japanese Diplomat Who Became An English Freemason By James L. Johnston PGM, Japan This article is fromFar East Lodge #1	[485 views]
	The Great Kanto Earthquake and Freemasonry's Charity By James L. Johnston, P.G.M. Grand Lodge of Japan From Far East Lodge #1	[572 views]
	The First American Oriented Masonic Lodge of Japan Paper #28 Presented by Carleton Atwater Published by the MASONIC LODGE OF RESEARCH OF CONNECTICUT 1974* from Far East Lodge #1	[1005 views]
	The Kirby Legacy By James L. Johnston, P.G.M. Grand Lodge of Japan This article is fromFar East Lodge #1	[914 views]
	THE DOUBLE-HEADED EAGLE AND WHENCE IT CAME By Bro. Arthur C. Parker, New York Here is the type of article that makes glad the heart of an editor. With its lack of guesswork and with its wide-sweeping learning, it may well serve as a model and an inspiration to budding students.	[679 views]
	DUE FORM SHORT TALK BULLETIN Vol.VI February, 1928 No.2 "All ritual is fortifying. Ritual is a natural necessity for mankind. The more things are upset, the more they fly to it. I abhor slovenly ritual anywhere. By the way, would you mind assisting at the examinations, if there are many visiting Brothers tonight? "You'll find some of 'em very rusty but - it's the Spirit, not the Letter, that giveth life. The question of visiting Brethren is an important one. There are so many of them in London now, you see; and so few places where they can meet."	[449 views]
	Order of the Eastern Star Article By And © Stephen Dafoe	[668 views]
	THE FELLOWSHIP OF MASONRY By Bro. John Lewin McLeish, Ohio AN ADDRESS BEFORE THE HYDE PARK MASONIC CLUB	[653 views]
	FIVE POINTS SHORT TALK BULLETIN Vol.IX May,1931 No.5	[491 views]
	FREE AND ACCEPTED SHORT TALK BULLETIN Vol.IX November, 1931 No.11	[292 views]
	Future of Freemasonry: Back To The Future Future of Freemasonry: Back To The Future © 2002 Cameron MacKay Introduction	[370 views]
	Some Notes on the Meaning of the Word "Freemason"	[314 views]
	Freemasonry: What Is It? Article By W. Bro. Stephen Dafoe http://www.masonicdictionary.com/freemasonry.html	[256 views]
	THE HOLY SAINTS JOHN By Bro. Benjamin Wellington Bryant, California	[380 views]
	Hiram Abif, The Man By Bro. David E.W. Williamson, Nevada - Source: The Builder - October 1923	[305 views]
	The Story Of Hiram Abiff William Harvey, J.P., F.S.A. (Scot.) Originally Published in 1944	[377 views]
	THE FOUR HIRAMS OF TYRE By Bro. A.S. Macbride, Scotland - Source: The Builder March - April 1917	[321 views]
	THE THREE LESSER LIGHTS By Bro. William H. Taylor, P.G.M., Philippine Islands - Source: The Builder September 1918	[246 views]
	The Lost Word By Bro. Arthur C. Parker, New York	[324 views]
	Meeting on the Level © 2002 by Bro. Bill Williams Masonic Education,Summerland 56 Presented 24 June 2002. Grand Lodge of BC&Y	[306 views]
	SO MOTE IT BE SHORT TALK BULLETIN Vol.V June, 1927 No.6	[275 views]
	THE MYSTIC TIE By Bro. Joseph Fort Newton, New York - Source: The Builder - June - 1920	[265 views]
	Order of the Eastern Star See Also Adoptive Masonry Article By And © Stephen Dafoe	[434 views]
	Perfection Is No Substitute For Excellence By W. Bro. George Steberl III Alpha Lodge #729 F & AM Kettering, OH Editor's Note: This article was written when W. Bro George was JW of his lodge.	[257 views]
	THE THREE SUPPORTING PILLARS OF A LODGE By Bro. H. A. Kingsbury, Connecticutt	[377 views]
	"A CERTAIN POINT WITHIN A CIRCLE" By Bro. William F. Bowe, Past Grand Commander, Georgia	[431 views]
	THE RUFFIANS SHORT TALK BULLETIN Vol.V September, 1927 No.9 Masonic Service Association of North America	[243 views]
	Profitability of Freemasonry Author Unknown Freemasons' Repository - originally presented in The Canadian Craftsman, Jan. 1898	[284 views]
	THE TRESTLE BOARD By Brother H.L. Haywood, Iowa - Source: The Builder - January 1923	[288 views]
	FICTION OF THE WEEPING VIRGIN by Robert B. Folger, 33° - Source: Stellar theology and Masonic Astronomy Robert Hewitt Brown-Published in 1892	[293 views]
	The Lost Word By Bro. Arthur C. Parker, New York	[238 views]
	WINDING STAIRWAY By Bro. Rogers H. Galt, Tennessee	[283 views]
	The Symbolic Degrees of Craft Masonry An Introduction To Freemasonry Article by W. Bro. Stephen Dafoe	[355 views]
	Freemasonry in Japan A long history of anti-Masonic propaganda has hindered the growth of Freemasonry in Japan.	[298 views]
	Freemasonry in Africa: A Brief History Freemasonry eventually reached the European colonies of Africa.	[422 views]

Masonic Essays (11 articles) Long essays on particular Masonic symbolism and history. Published Essays by WB Meij, PM. http://www3.tky.3web.ne.jp/~jafarr/favorite.htm
	WBro Harold Meij Masonic Background Published at http://www3.tky.3web.ne.jp/~jafarr/HMeij.html.	[659 views]
	The Snake What does the snake on Masonic aprons represent?	[714 views]
	The Great Seal of the USA Are there meanings to the symbols used in the Great Seal?	[468 views]
	The Knights of Malta What is the history of the Knights of Malta?	[660 views]
	The 47th Problem of Euclid Why is the 47th Problem used in some Past Master's jewels?	[650 views]
	The Breastplate of the High Priest What does this breastplate symbolize?	[651 views]
	Trestleboards(1st Degree) Understanding the symbolism and history of different trestleboards	[554 views]
	The Twelve Tribes of Israel The Ark is commonly known as the Ark of the Convenant, and is mentioned in the Bible as such.	[573 views]
	The Ark An overview of the 12 tribes, and introduction of a few of the theories as to what happened to them	[685 views]
	A Portrait of King Philip IV (Philip The Fair) An overview of the importance of King Philip IV in Freemasonry	[521 views]
	A Portrait of Cyrus II His decree started the rebuilding of the Temple	[483 views]

Short Masonic Lessons (25 articles) Short discussions on the background and meaning of symbols used in the Blue Lodge by WB Meij, PM. http://www3.tky.3web.ne.jp/~jafarr/Masless.htm
	The Master's Hat We know that the Master's Hat is worn in every meeting by the WM, but what significance does it have?	[506 views]
	“Beehive” The bee-hive is an important symbol in the third degree	[506 views]
	The Importance of Gloves Gloves are also seen as a symbol of power.	[516 views]
	The Meaning of Blue Symbolism and meaning of color is a very wide category of which numerous interpretations exist.	[1483 views]
	“Barefoot” In the first three degrees, the candidate is asked to become barefoot. Why is this?	[449 views]
	“Acacia” We know that the Acacia is one of the important symbols of the third degree, but what significance does it have?	[535 views]
	The Ashlar What does the ashlar signify, and why is it so key to Masonry?	[454 views]
	What is the Symbolism of Stairs (Jacob’s Ladder)? The stairs also play an important role in two other parts of Freemasonry	[505 views]
	The “Golden Fleece” and The Star and Garter What is a Golden Fleece and Star and Garter?	[506 views]
	The Meaning of Laurel what does the laurel represent?	[439 views]
	Symbolism of the censer Incense is often used to purify the air. In many religious ceremonies this is taken a step further	[478 views]
	The Meaning of the Hour Glass The Hour glass is mentioned in the Third degree lecture, where it is explained that it is an emblem of human life.	[490 views]
	The Pomegranates The word pomegranate comes from the French words pome grenate, or apple with many seeds.	[589 views]
	The Symbolism of the Anchor The anchor is first seen in the third degree lecture, where we are taught that it is a symbol of a well-grounded hope.	[483 views]
	The Symbolism of Network unity is not the only symbolism associated with nets.	[490 views]
	Cornucopia Cornucopia is also known as “the horn of plenty” and it is the emblem of the Stewards.	[539 views]
	Time Many brethren would have noticed that in their Masonic Diploma, the date, for example 1999, is shown as 5999. Why is that?	[547 views]
	The Importance of the Scythe The scythe is often associated with destruction. However, upon deeper reflection, the scythe also cuts the old to make way for the new - and thus the cycle of life repeats itself.	[463 views]
	The Symbolism associated with the north Why is it that the north has been associated with a place of darkness?	[446 views]
	The Symbolism of the Axe The axe is one of the oldest tools of modern man. As with so many symbols, it has an dualistic association, in this case representing both destruction and creation.	[486 views]
	The Cabletow What is interesting is the term is used as “my cabletow”, implying that it is an individual thing, and hence unique.	[544 views]
	The Pelican The Pelican is a central symbol used in the 18th Degree	[479 views]
	The Symbolism of the Sword The sword has a classic duality to it. In most cultures, any weapon symbolizes power - but this power can go both ways.	[585 views]
	The Symbolism of the Veil The white veil signified the earth, the blue veil signified the air, the purple veil signified the sea (because the purple color comes from murex, a shell-fish) and red signified fire.	[486 views]
	Symbolism of Charcoal We learn in the first degree lecture, that EA’s serve their Masters with “Freedom, Fervency and Zeal”, symbolized by chalk and charcoal and clay. Why charcoal?	[544 views]

Publications (11 articles) Brochures and Handbooks
	TO THE CANDIDATE FOR THE DEGREES OF FREEMASONRY: This publication was approved by the Committee on Publications-1962 Grand Lodge of Japan F&AM …	[544 views]
	Origin of Freemasonry How did Freemasonry originate?	[507 views]
	Masonic Etiquette, Protocol and Decorum Masonic Education Series Handbook From the Concord Lodge #307 Vienna, Virginia 1995 Website	[914 views]
	Encylopedia Definition of Freemasonry Encylopedia Definition of Freemasonry	[639 views]
	What is Freemasonry? This is the text of a leaflet published by the Board of General Purposes of the United Grand Lodge of England in 1984.	[594 views]
	Have you ever considered becoming a Mason? Freemasonry is the oldest, largest Fraternity in the world.	[498 views]
	A Brief History of Freemasonry in Japan - published by the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of F&AM of Japan	[448 views]
	DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES of GL of F&AM of Japan Adopted by the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Japan, February 25, 1958.	[479 views]
	Frequently Asked Questions by GL of Maine..	[585 views]
	WHY SHOULD I JOIN THE SCOTTISH RITE? This question is often asked by Master Masons. Perhaps it may be answered, at least partially, here. Certainly, every real Mason desires all the Masonry that is possible for him to acquire.	[489 views]
	HAVE YOU INVITED A MASTER MASON TO JOIN YOU IN THE RITE?	[483 views]

Appendant Bodies (10 articles) Higher Bodies, Sister and Child divisions of Freemasonry.
	3º - Master Master Mason is explained.	[603 views]
	2º - Fellow-Craft Deep Definition of the Fellow-Craft	[480 views]
	1º - Apprentice Deep Definition of the 1st Degree Apprenticeship.	[485 views]
	Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite	[450 views]
	The York Rite	[449 views]
	Mystic Shriners	[521 views]
	The Eastern Star	[451 views]
	The International Order of DeMolay	[464 views]
	The International Order of the Rainbow Girls	[506 views]
	Other Masonic Organizations	[478 views]

Masonic Humor (7 articles) Laughter is one of the best remedy for all...
	Tyled..	[638 views]
	Donation	[577 views]
	Lecture..	[567 views]
	2nd Degree	[628 views]
	Old Cup	[540 views]
	Beer man	[542 views]
	Hang Man	[556 views]