My Beloved Brethren,

There is much Masonic lore and jargon that can be confusing to the novice Mason.
I am listing further explanations as a service to our Entered Apprentices, Fellowcrafts, family and any others who might be in wonder of these terms.

Q: Which Grand Lodge removed the Volume of the Sacred Law from the altar, and why?
A: The Grand Orient of France in 1877 to stress its adherence to the basic principle of universality. Practically all other Grand Lodges withdrew their official recognition of the Grand Orient.

Q: Who was the first non-operative Masonic member of record?
A: John Boswell, Laird of Auchenleek, who was present at a meeting of Mary Chapel Lodge of Edinburgh on June 8, 1600.

Q: When does a candidate for the Degrees of Freemasonry become a Member of a Lodge?
A: Although not entitled to all the rights and privileges of the Lodge until he is Raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason, in California the candidate becomes a member of the Lodge at the time he receives his Entered Apprentice Mason's Degree.

Q: Who was Prince Hall?
A: It is recorded that he was born in Barbados, British West Indies. He came to Boston, became the leader of the free African-Americans of that city, and was an ordained minister.

Q: What is the oldest existing Lodge record?
A: That of Edinburgh Lodge No. 1 dated July 30, 1599.

I hope this sheds light on some questions you may have wondered about.
Please feel free to contact me with any inquiries concerning our wonderful craft.

On the Level,
Roni Zulu
Senior Warden