MASONIC RESOURCE CENTRE
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Short Talk Competition 2022
It's that time of year again. Deadline is April 30.
Rules:
1. Essays to be typewritten on white bond letter head size (8 1/2 x 11) paper. If using the computer, submissions should use Microsoft Word or Word Perfect.
2. Writing shall be double spaced.
3. Written on one side only.
4. A one inch margin shall be left on the left-hand side.
5. The essay may be on any Masonic subject.
6. Essays shall be no longer than five (5) pages.
7. No identifying marks shall be made on the essay pages themselves.
8 A separate sheet containing the name, address and phone number of the writer shall be attached to the essay.
9. A bibliography should be attached to the paper.
10. The closing date for entries shall be April 30th. Essays received after this date will not be considered.
11. All entries shall be sent to the Grand Secretary's office.
A Masonic Tale
A tale of Masonic men surrounding a campfire in the Old West, at night, discussing the Fraternity and its teachings. One old man listened patiently, and finally spoke up:
'I can tell you more about Masonry in a little example than some of the great Masonic philosophers can in books. Everybody stand up, and gather in a circle around the campfire.'
They did that.
'Now, everybody hold hands with the man next to him.'
They did that, too.
'Now, what do you see, looking ahead?'
'The face of a Brother Mason through the flames.'
'What do you feel in front of you?'
'The warmth of the fire, and the comfort it brings on a cool night.'
'What do you feel at your side?'
'The warm hand of a Brother.'
'OK. Now, drop the hands, and turn around.'
They did so.
'Now, what do you see, looking ahead?'
'Complete darkness.'
'What do you feel, looking ahead?'
'A sense of loneliness, of being alienated.'
'What do you feel at your side?'
'Nothing at all.'
'What do you feel on your backside?'
'The warmth of the fire.'
'So it is with Masonry,' said the old man. 'In Masonic gatherings, you can feel the warmth of Masonic interaction, you can see the face of a Brother through the light Masonry brings to you, and you can always feel the warm hand of a Brother. When you turn away from Masonry, and are out in the world, you see darkness, feel alienated and alone, and do not feel the warm hand of your Masonic Brother. But Masonry, and the warmth and light it brings, are just a turn away from you.'
SOURCE Unknown
A tale of Masonic men surrounding a campfire in the Old West, at night, discussing the Fraternity and its teachings. One old man listened patiently, and finally spoke up:
'I can tell you more about Masonry in a little example than some of the great Masonic philosophers can in books. Everybody stand up, and gather in a circle around the campfire.'
They did that.
'Now, everybody hold hands with the man next to him.'
They did that, too.
'Now, what do you see, looking ahead?'
'The face of a Brother Mason through the flames.'
'What do you feel in front of you?'
'The warmth of the fire, and the comfort it brings on a cool night.'
'What do you feel at your side?'
'The warm hand of a Brother.'
'OK. Now, drop the hands, and turn around.'
They did so.
'Now, what do you see, looking ahead?'
'Complete darkness.'
'What do you feel, looking ahead?'
'A sense of loneliness, of being alienated.'
'What do you feel at your side?'
'Nothing at all.'
'What do you feel on your backside?'
'The warmth of the fire.'
'So it is with Masonry,' said the old man. 'In Masonic gatherings, you can feel the warmth of Masonic interaction, you can see the face of a Brother through the light Masonry brings to you, and you can always feel the warm hand of a Brother. When you turn away from Masonry, and are out in the world, you see darkness, feel alienated and alone, and do not feel the warm hand of your Masonic Brother. But Masonry, and the warmth and light it brings, are just a turn away from you.'
SOURCE Unknown
J.R.C. EVANS LECTURES
Established in 1967, this annual lecture honours our Past Grand Master, and Past President of Brandon College.
As we head towards the 150th anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba, the library is collecting the lectures with the intent of preparing a memorial volume.
We are still looking for the following lectures.
1966-67 -- B. Stuart Parker -- William Preston, the Man and His Work
1967-68 -- Sherman H. Drayton -- The Rise and Development of Freemasonry
1968-69 -- A. E. Duff -- The Moral Foundations of Freemasonry
1969-70 -- H. Stewart Perdue -- Brotherhood
1971-72 -- Neil C. Simonson -- Conditions Which Brought About the Premier
Grand Lodge
1972-73 -- G. M. Davies -- Until Time Shall Be No More
1973-74 -- P. H. Funk -- Freemasonry—Chart and Compass
1974-75 -- W. G. Woodfield -- Serendipity
1975-76 -- Albert Wilton -- [title unknown]
1976-77 -- R. L. Jex -- Ancient Landmarks in the Modern World
1977-78 -- Harold S. Brooking -- Origin of Freemasonry in Canada
1978-79 -- William C. Smith -- Masonic Musings
1980-81 -- Charles M. Belton -- The Lady Mason
1981-82 -- E. J. Tyler -- The Builder and the Building
If you have one and can share it, please send a copy to us, or write to us, at mrc@grandlodge.mb.ca
Here is a full list of the Lectures since 1967.
Established in 1967, this annual lecture honours our Past Grand Master, and Past President of Brandon College.
As we head towards the 150th anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Manitoba, the library is collecting the lectures with the intent of preparing a memorial volume.
We are still looking for the following lectures.
1966-67 -- B. Stuart Parker -- William Preston, the Man and His Work
1967-68 -- Sherman H. Drayton -- The Rise and Development of Freemasonry
1968-69 -- A. E. Duff -- The Moral Foundations of Freemasonry
1969-70 -- H. Stewart Perdue -- Brotherhood
1971-72 -- Neil C. Simonson -- Conditions Which Brought About the Premier
Grand Lodge
1972-73 -- G. M. Davies -- Until Time Shall Be No More
1973-74 -- P. H. Funk -- Freemasonry—Chart and Compass
1974-75 -- W. G. Woodfield -- Serendipity
1975-76 -- Albert Wilton -- [title unknown]
1976-77 -- R. L. Jex -- Ancient Landmarks in the Modern World
1977-78 -- Harold S. Brooking -- Origin of Freemasonry in Canada
1978-79 -- William C. Smith -- Masonic Musings
1980-81 -- Charles M. Belton -- The Lady Mason
1981-82 -- E. J. Tyler -- The Builder and the Building
If you have one and can share it, please send a copy to us, or write to us, at mrc@grandlodge.mb.ca
Here is a full list of the Lectures since 1967.
For residents of Manitoba -- Announcing a new free resource courtesy of GALE publishing and the University of Manitoba Libraries.
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Click on the image above, or use the link http://www.manitobaresearchgateway.ca/
For further information, check ABOUT on their drop down menu.
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