Masonic Etiquette Today: A Modern Guide to Masonic Protocol
By Graham Redman
SKU: 9780853182979-
DESCRIPTIONThis book draws together a number of different topics relating to Masonic protocol and provides a comprehensive guide to Masonic behaviour and practice. Topics covered include conduct and issues inside and outside the Lodge, such as dress, regalia, membership, voting, elections, precedence, seating, saluting, general procedures, visiting, behaviour (and difficulties), administrative matters and etiquette at dinner. The book also addresses topics of importance to Masons away from the Lodge, such as such as correspondence, ties and other Masonic wear, and openness.
Masonic Etiquette Today satisfies the perennial need for Freemasons to have a straightforward and reliable guide to protocol that is written by an authority on the subject and can be relied on to resolve most matters of conduct likely to arise both inside and outside the Lodge. No Worshipful Master, Secretary or Director of Ceremonies should be without a copy.
Binding Hardback
Format 210 x 148 Extent 200 pages -
THE AUTHOR
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CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Masonic Etiquette Today is an outstanding and timely guide to one of the most importantyet often overlookedaspects of Freemasonry: the quiet discipline of conduct that sustains the harmony and dignity of the Craft. Written with clarity, warmth, and evident experience, the book succeeds in explaining not merely what constitutes good Masonic etiquette, but why it matters. The author demonstrates that etiquette is far more than a collection of formalities or arcane rules; it is the practical expression of respectfor the Lodge, for its officers, for fellow brethren, and for the traditions that bind the fraternity together. One of the books greatest strengths is its accessibility. Complex or unfamiliar customs are explained in straightforward language, making the work equally valuable to newly initiated brethren and seasoned Masons alike. The author carefully bridges the gap between traditional expectations and the realities of modern lodge life, showing how timeless principles of courtesy and decorum can be applied naturally in todays Masonic environment. Particularly commendable is the tone throughout the work. Rather than presenting etiquette as rigid or pedantic, the author frames it as a means of strengthening fraternal harmony. The reader is reminded that small acts of courtesypunctuality, attentiveness during meetings, respect for officers, and thoughtful participation in lodge activitiesare the foundation upon which the dignity of the Craft rests. The book also offers practical guidance for many situations that brethren encounter but rarely see discussed openly: visiting other lodges, interacting with senior Masons, supporting lodge officers, and representing the fraternity in the wider world. These sections are especially valuable, providing reassurance and clarity for those who wish to conduct themselves properly but may be uncertain of expectations. In short, Masonic Etiquette Today is both instructive and inspiring. It reinforces the idea that etiquette is not about formality for its own sake, but about preserving the spirit of brotherhood and respect that lies at the heart of Freemasonry. Any Mason who wishes to contribute positively to the life and reputation of his lodge will find this book both enlightening and rewarding. It deserves a place on the bookshelf of every thoughtful brother.
Highly recommended to all DCs and Mentors. This is a must have book for all Masons who wish to find out how to behave with correct decorum in the Lodge.