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Short Talk Bulletin

Published by the Masonic Service Association since 1923

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Key V31N10

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl H. Claudy, and is brought to us by Bro Brian Ellis, PSGD - ME. What has become of the symbol of the Key in modern Freemasonry? It seems to have gone the way of the Skirret and Pencil, when we should celebrate it as one of our oldest and most enduring Symbol. Here we find some of the mythology of the Key, it's uses and…

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The Price Of Independence V54N2

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Conrad Hahn, and is brought to us by WBro Bill Vivian, PGP - ME. The cost of independence for our forbears was great indeed, and they paid with their fortunes and lives. Here is some of that story. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

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Five Masonic Thoughts V62N5

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode is from a “Masonic Culture” handbook, issued by the Right Worshipful Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania. We have extracted several items which came from the inspired pen of Brother MW William A. Carpenter written many years ago. They stand the test of time. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

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Ancient York Masons V37N10

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Conrad Hahn, and is brought to us by WBro Michael Blum, Solar Star #14, Bath ME. Here we find an excellent discussion of that almost unanswerable question: did a form of Freemasonry exist in the city of York, England, in the year A.D. 926? Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your…

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The Regius Manuscript V24N7

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl H. Claudy, and is brought to us by WBro Michael Blum, PM – Solar Star #14, Bath ME. The history of our gentle craft extends back into the mists of time, but real, solid evidence extends back to 1390, and the origin of our oldest document, the Regius Manuscript. Here is some of that story. Enjoy, and do share this and all…

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Washington A Truly Remarkable Man Pt 2 V69N3

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode is brought to us by Bro Mark Shilo, Philanthropic Lodge, Marblehead MA. This Short Talk is Part 2 on the life of George Washington. We again would like to thank the Mt. Vernon Ladies’ Association of the Union and Mr. James Rees, Associate Director, for its preparation. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers…

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George Washington A Truly Remarkable Man V69N2

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode is brought to us by Bro Mark Shilo, SD Philanthropic Lodge, Marblehead MA. George Washington has long been one of our greatest heroes. MSA is grateful to the Mt. Vernon Ladies’ Association of the Union and Bro. James C. Rees, Associate Director, for preparing this Short Talk on the life of Washington. Mt. Vernon was loved by Washington, who spent…

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Masonic Signers Of The Declaration V53N6

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Conrad Hahn, and is brought to us by VW Ambrose Dawson, DER 14th ME. There have been several ‘definitive lists’ of the members of the Continental Congress who belonged to our gentle fraternity. After much research, and to honor the 200th and 250th birthday of the United States, here is what we know: some delegates were…

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Masonic Paradox V31N5

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy, and is brought to us by Bro Mark Shilo, SD at Philanthropic Lodge, Marblehead MA. One of the definitions of ‘paradox’ is a puzzling fact or object, and it is in that sense used here, speaking of the Lodge. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

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The Prestonian Charges V30N11

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl H. Claudy, and is brought to us by WBro Mattew Giguere, Master of Northern Star #28 ME and DRI 13th ME. In most Grand Lodges, the Master, a Past Master, or some brother appointed to the task delivers the Charge of the degree being conferred, which is usually an abbreviation by Thomas Smith Webb of the original charges,…

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The Inevitable Declaration V52N2

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by Bro Conrad Hahn, and is brought to us by Bro Brian Ellis, SW – Northern Star #28 ME and PGSD – ME. “Taxation without representation is tyranny.” Americans commonly regard this slogan as the cause of the revolutionary war and the Declaration of Independence. It was, in fact, one of the loudest objections by the colonists, it was but…

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Albert Pike V1N7

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Joseph Fort Newton and first published in July 1923. There are perhaps few greater names among equals within American Freemasonry. Albert Pike, man of fire, found Freemasonry in a log cabin, and left it in a temple. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.

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Watchman, What Of The Night?

Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Walter MacDougal, PGM – ME, and is brought to us by MW Bro Jeffry Simonton, GM – ME. The question arises: why do men come to our west gate, become Masons, and never return? How does the Craft welcome and include new members so this doesn’t happen? Watchman, what of the night? Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast…

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