Five Orders Lodge No. 3696
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 Consecrated 12 November 1913
Founding Lodge
Metropolitan Grand Lodge of London
Hall Stone Lodge
Worshipful Master
W. Bro. N. Boulton
Immediate Past Master
W. Bro. A. Baldwin
Grand Patron
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution
Patron
Masonic Trust for Girls & Boys
Patron
New Masonic Samaritan Fund
Founding Lodge
Royal Masonic Hospital
Double Patron
Royal Masonic Hospital
The Five Orders Lodge meets at Freemasons' Hall, Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5AZ on the second Saturday in January, first Saturday in March, third Saturday in May, second Saturday in September and the first Saturday in November (Emulation Working).
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Upcoming Meetings & Events
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Five Orders Lodge & Chapter History
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Lodge of Instruction
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Masonic Book Reviews
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The Secrets of Masonic Washington by James Wasserman
The book provides a well researched walking tour of the Masonic sites and symbols of the city and explores the critical role of Freemasonry in the founding of the United States.
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Crown of Serpents - A Mystery Thriller by Michael Karpovage
A novel based on well researched historical facts. The intricate plot cover Indian sovereignty in New York State, the famed Seneca Army Depot and white deer herd, military history of the 1779 Sullivan Campaign, and a true Masonic battlefield incident outside of Genesee.
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The Formula - A Masonic Thriller by Bert Bijl
Three men all of them Freemasons, fighters in the Second World war in opposing fronts but members of a Dutch, a German and an English lodge are the holders of an "highly explosive" secret, and an unknown man is found dead in a Masonic Hall...
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Freemasonry and Fraternalism in Eighteenth-Century Russia
Sheffield Lectures on The History of Freemasonry and Fraternalism, Vol.2 - 2009. Published by the Centre for Research into Freemasonry and Fraternalism, University of Sheffield, UK.
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A Guide to Masonic Symbolism
by Duncan Moore. This book sets out a clear and easy to understand explanation of Masonic symbols primarily for the new Mason and interested general readers, although long serving Masons will find much of interest in this new look at symbols and what they mean.
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Freemasonry and Initiation
Through the three degrees of the Blue lodge the candidate has been exposed to Masonic teachings and symbols, taken upon himself solemn obligations, laid to rest his former profane self and set upon a new, more spiritual life. A Personal Transformation through Masonic Ritual. A paper by W.Bro. Ronald J. Watkins PM, Wayfarers Lodge #50, Grand Lodge of Arizona.
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Three Uses of Memory in Freemasonry
The Art of Memory in Freemasonry. Why is memory so important to Freemasons? An interpretive aspect of the art of memory. In this brief paper, the author sketches out three interrelated areas in which memory may - whether consciously or inadvertently - be of significance to Freemasons. A short essay by W.Bro. J. Scott Kenney, Burns Lodge No.10, Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Some Biblical passages in Masonry
The history of the evolution of our Craft supports my argument that many of the Biblical passages in the ritual actually dates from the time around the Enlightenment period to suggest in a subtle way the need to intellectually break free from the stranglehold the Church has on the mind of the time, thus freeing the minds and brought about the flourishing of science and technology that we see today. A paper by W.Bro. Ronald Paul Ng, Lodge of St. George No. 1152, United Grand Lodge of England.
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Those Mysterious Pillars: BOAZ and JACHIN.
The most outstanding and manifest features of King Solomon's Temple are the two stalwart pillars of Boaz and Jachin. As our lodges are a representation of King Solomon's Temple, what is the meaning of the two pillars? A paper by W Bro William M Larson 33, Portland Lodge #55, Grand Lodge of Oregon.
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Atheism and Freemasonry
No Atheist May Be Made a Freemason. This paper illustrates exactly why Freemasonry does not allow atheists to join the Fraternity. There is a universal Masonic requirement of belief in Deity, which is followed by all regular Grand Lodges of the world. A paper by Bro. Joshua L. Rubin, 32, winner of the Pythagoras Lodge of Research Award for Excellence in Masonic Research.
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Additional Masonic Orders
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 On completion of the Master Mason's Degree, Brethren may wish to extend their Masonic researches by joining additional Masonic Orders.
The information below provides simplified membership requirements of these Orders.
Brethren are particularly recommended to "The Higher Degrees Handbook" by J.S.M. Ward, and "Beyond the Craft" by K.B. Jackson, available at Masonic regalia suppliers.
Alternatively, an online version of "The Higher Degrees Handbook" is available at Pietre Stones Review of Freemasonry
Many members of our Lodge are also members of these Orders and will be pleased to assist Brethren with any questions they may have.
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Five Orders Chapter No. 3696
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 Consecrated 14 June 1916
Founding Chapter
Metropolitan Grand Chapter of London
First Principal
E.Comp. A. Norman
Second Principal
E.Comp. D. Syrett
Third Principal
E.Comp. M. Igoe
Immediate Past Principal
E.Comp. S. Harris
The Convocations of the Chapter are held on the second Saturday in February, second Saturday in May (Installation), and second Saturday in October. (Domatic Working)
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Masonic Research
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Ladies' Festivals
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Charity
Thursday, 30 July 2009 15:07
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 "And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity."
Corinthians 13:13 (King James Version)
Our Worshipful Master's chosen Charities for the year are The Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys and The Parkinsons' Society.
As you can see, our charitable work is not restricted to purely Masonic charities: we have supported the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, Childline, Dove House Hospice, Macmillan Cancer Appeal and many others.
Making Charitable Donations via Gift Aid
Gift Aid Forms for Regular or Single Donations to the Five Orders Lodge Relief Chest can be downloaded by clicking on the following link: Gift Aid Form.
Guidance on the completion of Gift Aid forms can be found by clicking on the following link: Completing Gift Aid Forms.
Completed Gift Aid Forms should be sent, together with cheque if applicable, to the Charity Steward.
The Grand Charity
"Masonic Relief Grants originally provided help for poor and distressed Freemasons and the making of Masonic Relief Grants is still one of the primary activities of The Grand Charity. The Grand Charity also provides financial support, when needed, to the other three main Masonic charities.
Non-Masonic charities now receive a large part of The Grand Charity's annual allocation of grants. Since 1983, more than £22 million has been given to non-Masonic charitable causes.
Hospices in England and Wales also receive support every year. Over the past 20 years The Grand Charity has given in excess of £4.8 million to hospices. This is in addition to the considerable sums raised by Freemasons around the country in support of their local hospices.
Emergency Relief Grants are given throughout the year at the discretion of the President of The Grand Charity. Since 1981 over £1 million has been given to support relief efforts for victims of disasters worldwide."
"Charity begins at home, but shouldn't end there."
Scottish Proverb
The Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys
"Mission Statement
To continue to relieve poverty and provide an education and preparation for life for the children of the family of a Freemason and, where funds permit, for any children, as their fathers would have done, had they been able so to do."
"The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men, charity."
Francis Maitland Balfour
The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution
"Our Aims
The Institution has a daunting challenge - to provide a comprehensive range of services to meet the needs of an increasingly large number of older Freemasons and their dependants by providing Sheltered Accommodation, Residential and Nursing Care in RMBI Homes for those finding difficulty managing on their own.
Regular practical help and advice, through our Care Advice Team, home improvement loans and holidays are other important ingredients in the help the Institution provides.
We are committed to ensuring the individuals' right to dignity, respect, choice and control over their own lives. We strive to offer the highest standards of residential and nursing care. Professional staff balance the need for business-like efficiency with a commitment to the spirit, and to the letter, of the aims of Freemasonry as a caring organisation."
"In charity there is no excess."
Sir Francis Bacon
The Masonic Samaritan Fund
"The NMSF is still a young charity. Established as recently as 1990 it seeks to provide medical assistance to needy Freemasons, their families and dependants who are unable to obtain NHS treatment without undue delay, and who cannot afford private treatment without suffering further hardship.
In its first ten years The Fund supported treatment for 5,000 individuals ranging in age from 3 to 95. This involved allocating grants totalling £19 million. Whilst many of the conditions funded via the NMSF may be associated with advancing years - hip and knee joint replacements, cataracts and prostate problems - funding can be available for everything from scans to major heart surgery. Although painful and often distressing, such complaints are not life threatening and often involve a long wait on the NHS. The Fund will not provide support in emergency or life threatening cases where the NHS will deal with it promptly and efficiently.
Applicants do not need to be financially destitute to qualify for assistance. In establishing the financial need we will take account of income but will not include the value of your home. Allowances are made for certain items of expenditure and for reasonable savings.
Some applicants may be asked to make a contribution towards the overall cost of treatment. Once an application is accepted, the interests of the patient will be paramount and the required treatment will be obtained at whichever hospital is the most appropriate and, if possible, near to where the patient lives. "
"The charity that hastens to proclaim its good deeds, ceases to be charity, and is only pride and ostentation."
William Hutton
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Thinking of Becoming a Freemason?
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 Further information about Freemasonry, particularly if you are thinking of becoming a Freemason, can be found by clicking the following link to the United Grand Lodge of England's website.
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The Five Orders Lodge and The Five Orders Chapter have a rich pedigree, are immersed in history, and have ever been particularly associated with raising charitable collections from their own members, for the benefit of those less fortunate - Masons and non-Masons alike.
