This evening was the Wrexhamian Lodge Installation meeting.
It was also the first time I was attending (as a member) with my father (as a visitor) since he had resigned at the last meeting, My father had quit over the way the Lodge had been run for the last few years, and it had gotten so bad he could no longer stay. Since I am a Past Master of the lodge, I have decided to give them another year to see if they will try and sort out all the issues (they have sworn they are trying).
But after the meeting last night, I think this will be my last year as a member, which is a shame. But we actually had visitors laughing at how bad the evening was. This is even worse when you consider just over a decade ago Wrexhamian Lodge was well known for its near perfect rituals, and how good the meetings were.
It may be time to start looking about for a new Lodge to join.
Update Count:- Attended/Total
9/9 – Meetings
0/0 – Visits
7/7 – Rehearsals
2/2 – Committee
1/1 – AGM’s
Masonic Halls – 6
Freemasonry (Craft)
One of the oldest social and charitable organisations in the world, Freemasonry's roots lie in the traditions of the medieval stonemasons who built our cathedrals and castles.
It is here that a number of the famous elements of Freemasonry find their roots. In the medieval era, stonemasons often travelled around to find work in different locations. To demonstrate their level of qualification, they would use grips, words and signs in order to distinguish themselves from unqualified builders.
Freemasonry uses building analogies to teach members how to lead productive lives that benefit the communities that they live in. In the medieval era, stonemasons wore aprons and gloves to protect themselves while working on shaping rough pieces of stone, but in today’s society Freemasons meet to build friendships and communities rather than cathedrals and castles.