History
In 1820, he served as Master of Lexington Lodge No. 1 while simultaneously serving the Grand Lodge of Kentucky F&AM as its Most Worshipful Grand Master. He was also a sitting U. S. Representative negotiating the Treaty of Ghent.
Who is Henry Clay?
"Nothing must be allowed to impair the deep impression which should be made upon the mind of the candidate. The Grand Lodge forbids any unnecessary levity, roughness, horseplay, talking,
audible laughter, or any other noise which could distract the attention of the candidate. Failure to comply with this provision, or any action by any officer or member in violation or inconsistent with this provision shall constitute grounds for Masonic discipline [during this]."
Second Section of the Master Mason Degree
A method of communication wherein the symbol, words, or phrases are likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.
Esoteric or Esotericism
According to Masonic myth, this appendant Masonic body has its origins beginning with King Aethelstan of England in the year 926 AD.
The York Rite
According to the Apron Lecture, this particular color -- considered the color of royalty -- may rest on the honored shoulders of a new initiate in to Freemasonry.
Purple
Believed to have been a Freemason, the phrase "The undiscovered country from whose bourn No traveler returns" comes from this English playwrite's stage production HAMLET and is used in the Fellow Craft Degree.
William Shakespeare*
*No verifiable evidence exists to prove Shakespeare's affiliation with Free & Accepted Masonry.
This can prevent a candidate from advancing to the next degree for up to six months from the time it is given, or recorded in the minutes. It may be renewed prior to the conclusion of the six months, or withdrawn any time either in open Lodge or privately with the Master.
Objection.
A reminder that humanity's thoughts and deeds are always observed by God, or the Grand Architect of the Universe.
All Seeing Eye, or Eye of Providence, or Eye of Horus
Although the "Mystic Ladder" appears in the Entered Apprentice Degree of Symbolic Lodge Freemasonry, it later reappears in the higher degrees of this appendant body.
Scottish Rite - 30th Degree (Knight Kadosh)
This phrase is often used to inculcate the agelessness of the Masonic Craft and the inability to accurately pinpoint the origins of Freemasonry.
"From time immemorial..."
Known as the "Goose and Gridiron Tavern," this was the first location of what would later become known as the _________________.
United Grand Lodge of England
Until 1808 AD, the Grand Lodge of Kentucky did not have its own constitution, but instead used this as its guiding document, which they borrowed from the Grand Lodge of Virginia.
Ahiman Rezon
A replication of operative Mason's laboring within a stone quarry.
A Lodge Meeting, or Lodge of Master Masons
This Most Worshipful Past Grand Master of Kentucky (1909-1910 AD), later was elected and served as the Sovereign Grand Commander of the Supreme Council 33rd Degree of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite, SMJ. He is currently only one of two Scottish Rite Masons entombed inside the House of the Temple in Washington, DC (USA).
John Henry Cowles
This document warrants a Lodge authorized to meet and perform Masonic labor.
Charter or (Dispensation)
Four Lodges met here in 1716 AD for preliminary meetings prior to forming the United Grand Lodge of England.
Apple Tree Tavern
According to the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of Kentucky F&AM, this is a popular Masonic Body that is not recognized by the Grand Lodge of Kentucky as legitimate, but one must be at least a Master Mason in order to join.
The Shriners (Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine)
Emblematical of a pure heart, which is always acceptable to God; its fervent heat reminds us to allow our hearts to glow with gratitude towards God who constantly provides for each of us.
The Pot of Incense
Allied Masonic Degrees, Knight Masons, York Rite College, Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests, Knights of St. Andrew (Scottish Rite), Red Cross of Constantine, Knights of the York Cross of Honor (York Rite), Knight Commander of the Court of Honor (Scottish Rite), Societus Rosicruciana, Royal Order of Scotland, Supreme Council of the 33rd Degree (Scottish Rite) are all examples of this.
Invitation only affiliate bodies of Freemasonry.
In the Master Mason degree, this ancient Greek philosopher exclaimed "Eureka," which means "I have found it!" His saga teaches us to be lovers of the arts and sciences.
Pythagoras
This Lodge was chartered in 1732 AD by the UGLE and is the oldest Masonic Lodge in the United States.
St. John's Lodge No. 1 (Boston, Massachussetts)
This is done "...to cure or correct that which has been omitted or done in error in making [a man] a Mason, or in passing or raising him."
Heal (Healing)
Demonstrates that justice will overtake us sooner or later.
The Sword pointing to a Naked Heart (Master Mason Degree)
Believed to have originated in France in 1703 AD, this affiliate body confers degrees upon both men and women. *Mr. Robert McCoy formally organized and formulated rituals that lead to the creation of its first Grand Chapter in Michigan in 1867 AD.
Order of the Eastern Star
*McCoy developed rituals created by MWPGM, Robert Morris, the founder of OES.
Emblematical of nourishment, refreshment, and joy.
Corn, wine, and oil.