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Post by lauderdale on Nov 13, 2008 22:44:34 GMT
A lovely picture Bro Maat! Fraternal Best Wishes to all therein.
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Post by billmcelligott on Nov 14, 2008 2:10:58 GMT
I cant remember them all I can do the front row I think Peter Moir, Burnham. Bill McElligott, Peter Taylor, Wayne Cowley, I think thats Bernie on the end. My son Adam is back row top left, so dam young , I hate him.
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Post by waynecowley on Nov 14, 2008 8:24:46 GMT
Yes - definitely Bernie on the end next to me
LJ is in the back row between Peter and me
Wayne
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Post by penfold on Nov 15, 2008 3:10:38 GMT
Great pics - thank you all for sharing.
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Post by waynecowley on Nov 15, 2008 17:19:46 GMT
Just to add RichardPM is behind Peter and next to LJ
Wayne
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Post by letterorhalveit3 on Dec 18, 2008 21:11:26 GMT
Robes? Care to elaborate for us backward malecraft folk? I am currently malecraft also. You can find photos online of what I'm referring to. I believe the U.S. Co-Masonry uses these. www.co-masonry.orgActually I believe they wear white shirts, coats and ties, shoes and belt if i am not mistaken. That Order sells their "regalia" on their website.
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Post by vintagemalt on Dec 21, 2008 12:19:35 GMT
Hmm... let's see... A) 14 happy and PRESENT Brothers dedicating themselves toward raising a new Brother OR B) no pictures at all due to lack of support and attendance I'll take the former hands down every time. With all that Masonry is suffering due to lack of attendance, dress code should be the least of our concerns. IMO P Prometheus, I have noticed since joining this forum that you do this quite often. You have made two statements and drawn a conclusion as if this were the only alternatives, which is not in fact true. Why should it be that if people attending a Lodge meeting are well dressed and smart you are assuming that (B) is the scenario? Nor indeed is it the necessarily the case that because they look untidy and somewhat disheveled that they are happy? Personally if my Lodge meetings were attended by people dressed in this fashion I would be very unhappy and would NOT attend. I think that a dress code is very important and it demonstrates self respect and is all part of the ritual and mystery of Freemasonry. One has to have standards Old Boy ! With respect Vintagemalt
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Post by lauderdale on Dec 21, 2008 13:24:04 GMT
It's surely a case of "When in Rome" is it not?
For myself I like to wear the Morning Dress, White shirt, Black tie etc that is characteristic in English Freemasonry both in Malecraft and in my own Masonic Body. Some of our male members in LDH wear a dark lounge suit etc, the ladies wear either black or white depending on the customs of the Lodge. All look smart and well turned out and I personally like that and feel comfortable with it.
Now in some other countries the attire is less formal that is their custom and it is not for any of us to say that they are in any way lesser Masons for that. Were I to visit an LDH lodge in say the USA I would ask first what was their Dress Code and act accordingly and were it to be dark poloshirt without a tie and smart casual dark trousers then that is how I would attend with of course the requisite Regalia.
It is what is in a Freemason's Heart at a Meeting which matters far more than the clothing he or she is wearing.
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Post by lauderdale on Dec 21, 2008 15:10:59 GMT
Glad to have been of assistance Bro Pro.
Remember the wise old Arab proverb, I always do.
I wish you and yours a Very Merry Xmas and, as you say in the USA, Happy New Years!
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Post by maat on Dec 21, 2008 22:30:58 GMT
Read once that the apron is useless, unless it is dirty...
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Post by AndyF on Dec 24, 2008 5:12:19 GMT
In our Lodge nobody may enter unless they are properly clothed...and in our Lodge that means they have to wear an apron. So this would be ok then?
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Post by leonardo on Dec 24, 2008 9:02:34 GMT
In our Lodge nobody may enter unless they are properly clothed...and in our Lodge that means they have to wear an apron. So this would be ok then? Ha! Love Monty Phyton
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Post by billmcelligott on Dec 24, 2008 15:03:56 GMT
That Guy looks remarkably like you Leo.
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Post by maximus on Dec 24, 2008 15:07:02 GMT
In our Lodge nobody may enter unless they are properly clothed...and in our Lodge that means they have to wear an apron. So this would be ok then? Perfect.
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Post by leonardo on Dec 24, 2008 16:29:40 GMT
That Guy looks remarkably like you Leo. Yes, the similarities are quite amazing - - even down to the socks.
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Post by witchnfl on Dec 24, 2008 17:32:11 GMT
In St. Germain Lodge #1737, which is in the Orient of South Florida, we wear white dress shirts with a black tie, (the tie is optional for ladies) black pants, and shoes. There are some Lodges in the American Federation who wear all white, but none that wear robes that I am aware of. Belated Blessed Yule (or Midsummer for those way down south) I personally am just the type who is uncomfortable in a full business suit, which is required here in my home state(s). It's part of the oldschool thought that wearing a suit to the office induces productivity and order, which is now largely agreed to be plain false. I worked very hard my whole life to have a career in casual clothes. Not to say I don't understand the value of presenting oneself respectfully, I am a well-dressed person. I just don't see how a suit and tie has anything at all to do with the true purpose of our work. And we wonder why so many treat it as a simple gentleman's club or network. I'm quite fond of the whole robes code worn in some Co-Masonry Obediences. Equal, solemn and simple and I think it perfectly makes it a non- issue, which is what it should be. IMHO of course.
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Post by leonardo on Dec 24, 2008 20:17:27 GMT
I believe it is Bro, I believe it is. ;d
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Post by lauderdale on Dec 26, 2008 13:01:52 GMT
At least they have the correct apron for an UGLE MM. Usually the BBC get it wrong when they try to portray Freemasonry.
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Post by ruger22com on Feb 9, 2009 14:58:44 GMT
This my Brothers was taken after an EA degree,if it wasn't so sad it would be funny. Well, next door here in Alabama, we too have casual dress. But most lodges do not allow shorts, though most do allow blue jeans, etc. And the reason is pretty simple. Here in the deep south, the majority of brothers work in factories or on farms, and don't have the time or finances to "dress up" for lodge. (not to mention how hot it is in the summer) Now, this is not to mean we are a bunch of slobs. It is one thing to dress casual, and another to wear tore up old clothes (which ARE frowned upon). Plus at most special lodge events you will see a majority of brothers wearing suites (especially visitors and grand lodge officials). But what we believe to be most important is not what is on your back, but what is in your heart. -Bro. Bob Martin 32nd degree & scottish rite & Shrine Mobile, Alabama USA
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