A Mason???

[Frank McGrath]

For the most informative book on Freemansonry, Read the Idiot's guide to Freemasonry. It will answer most all questions. I am a Master Mason. I have worn my kilt to lodge several times. There is even a group of masons in New Jersey that do degree work (read the book) in kilts and PC's. I have a masonic kilt pin, hose and sporran. But I can no longer wear my kilt to lodge. I am the lodge chaplain, and must wear a tux until I get a PC. If any one wants to know more about Freemasonry, look up your State's Grand lodge on the internet. There are links for those interested in joining. It really is an honorable organization, and we are not plotting the overthrow of the Govt. Become a Mason. You might even have some fun.

[AnimalK]

Greetings, Brother Frank!!

I too, am a Master Mason, Grapevine #288 AF&AM. Our Junior Steward has worn his Bluebonnet Plaid, his Gunn Modern, etc with the Masonic buckle, etc to lodge. Until I received my trads, I wore my UK on occasion (I am Senior Steward---TUMS are provided free of charge).

IIRC, the Grand Lodge of Texas has adopted the Bluebonnet as its "official" tartan and I may get one myself.

[mudd]

Very interesting thread.

My Grandfather (the one who gives me a connection to clan Macintosh) was a mason, as was my Father and as is my Brother. I was never interested though.

[KiltedTurtle]

Greetings, Brother Frank!!

I too, am a Master Mason, Grapevine #288 AF&AM. Our Junior Steward has worn his Bluebonnet Plaid, his Gunn Modern, etc with the Masonic buckle, etc to lodge. Until I received my trads, I wore my UK on occasion (I am Senior Steward---TUMS are provided free of charge).

IIRC, the Grand Lodge of Texas has adopted the Bluebonnet as its "official" tartan and I may get one myself.

Greetings to both of you brothers,

I too am a master mason and have worn my kilt a couple of time to lodge. I will be installed as master of the lodge on Dec 16 and I will be kilted for the ceremony. Not only that my installing master (another proud member of Clan MacTavish) will be wearing his kilt for the occasion. I also know of one other brother whose coming kilted.

As to Rex's original question, the only link that I can see is the Scottish Rite link. I have never been asked this and never even heard of anyone making that link before.

[Frank McGrath]

Our local Shrine temple, Boumi Temple, sponsors several bands and groups. One is a pipe band. The Highlanders. When I wore my kilt to the Grand Lodge Harvest Home day, several people asked me if I was a highlander. I told them no, that I lived in the valley. Most thought I was just nuts. (most do anyway) Then, I found out about the band when I was motioned over to a table and was given the pep talk about becoming a shriner. But I did meet several members of the pipe band when they saw the kilt. Every where I go kilted, I always meet new people. Ain't it great.

[Mike1]

I will be installed as master of the lodge on Dec 16 and I will be kilted for the ceremony.

Congratulations! I simply cannot express to you the honor that is being conferred upon you by your Brethren. If you are anything like the rest that have been honored to sit in that celebrated chair, in about 48-49 weeks, you'll be getting a really good idea of what you want to accomplish during your year.

As my year came to a close, there were rumors that I could be elected back to the South. I declined the opportunity, a decision I sometimes regret. I would likely have had the opportunity to sit in the Master's chair, for a second time in just three years.

Are there any York Rite members among us? If so, and you would be up to answering a couple of general questions, please drop me a PM.