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Freemasonry
is not a religion; it is a beautiful system of morality
that each brother is obligated to follow.
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Revolutionary Era
FreeMasons'
Paul
Revere
George Washington
Sir Simon Fraser
Joseph Brant
Guy Carleton
Marquis de Lafayette
Benjamin Franklin
John Hancock
James Madison
Francis Scott Key
Thomas Paine |
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Zetland Notes |
- March:
Table Lodge,
Freemasons Hall
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May: Past Masters Night
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June: Barbeque
& golf tournament
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November: Birthday
and Reunion Night
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December: Installation
of Incoming Officers
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December:
Christmas Wassail
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MASONIC
HISTORY
North
America
In
1634 the first documented record of a Freemason
in North America was that of Lord Alexander in New France
(Canada). The "Viscount Canada", founded
a colony of Scots on the banks of the St. Lawrence River,
and was a member of Edinburgh Lodge No. 1 at Saint Mary's
Chapel.
Freemasonry's
spread around the world was facilitated by British Military
Field Lodges, and in North America the most important
figure was Lord Jeffrey Amherst. From Amhersts' base
in Nova Scotia, (1738 - 1st Masonic Lodge in Canada
is constituted at Annapolis, Nova Scotia.) the Commander
in Chief of British North America saw field lodges spread
to virtually every segment of his command. Of the nineteen
Regiments under Amherst, thirteen had verifiable field
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The
American Revolution
Freemasons
were on both sides of the American War of Independence
and the fact that several of the key writers and signatories
of the Declaration of Independence were Masons' is well
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Documented
evidence abounds to the Masonic influence
that permeated the revolution. From
the goals and ideals of the Declaration
of Independence, to the philosophy of
the commanders - both British/Canadian
and American.
During
the American War of Independence it
was not uncommon for a field lodge's
warrants and regalia to be captured
by the opposing force. Invariably they
were returned. One such occurrence was
the capture of the warrant of the British
Regiment 17th Foot. The warrant was
returned with a letter signed by Continental
General Samuel Parsons. It stated,
Brethren,
When the ambition of monarch's, or the
jarring interests of States, call forth
their subjects to war, as Masons we
are disarmed of that resentment which
stimulates to undistinguished desolation,
and however our political sentiments
may impel us in the public dispute,
we are still Brethren, and (our professional
duty apart) ought to promote the happiness
and advance the weal of each other.
Accept, therefore, at the hands of a
Brother, the Constitution of the Lodge
'Unity, No. 18' held in the 17th British
Regiment, which your late misfortunes
have put in my power to restore to you.
- I am, your Brother and obedient servant,
Samuel H. Parsons.
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Freemasonry
and the Arts and Sciences |
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Sponsorship
of the Arts and Sciences has always been
an important part of Freemasonry. Our own
Lodge - Zetland
- have brethren who give an R&E (Research
and Education) every month during our Lodge
Business Meeting.
Free
thinking Masons like Voltaire and Jonathan
Swift have set high standards that Masons'
of each succeeding generation have tried
to reach.
FreeMasons'
have created, invented, or pioneered: Standard
Time, Basketball, The Eiffel Tower, the
automobile. the Statue of Liberty,the planetarium,
vaccination, the U.S. National Anthem, submarines,
the speed of light, hypnotism, television,
the Saxophone, the first practical hot-air
balloon, and many other valuable advancements.
Masons'
have always been at the forefront of intellectual,
sporting and artistic endeavours.
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