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SOMERSET MASTERS’ LODGE – No. 3746

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PAPERS IN TRANSACTIONS

Year Volume Part

1915-16 Vol 1 Part 1

Foreword – Aims of the Lodge

Objects of the Lodge

The Consecration – Assembly Rooms, Bath 22/4/1915

Oration by Asst Chaplain – Salt

By-Laws

Some Matters of Ritual and Procedure A. Thrale Perkins

Valedictory Address of the WM A. Thrale Perkins

Master’s Song T.S. Webb

Frome Masonry

Sermon Preached at Frome – Roy Clarence Lodge (1790)

1916-17 Vol 1 Part 2

Luncheon – George Norman role in founding lodge

Valedictory Address of the WM W.C. Thomas

Freemasonry a Century Ago F.W. Golby

The Evolution of Masonic Clothing G.P.G. Hills

Masonic Memoirs

The Masonic Halls of Bath (photos) G. Norman, E. Lewis

1917 Vol 1 Part 3

Valedictory Address of the WM C. Curd

Freemasonry and the Ancient Mysteries G. Norman

Freemasonry from an Anthropological Point of View – I C. Salaman

The Masonic Lodges of Bath

1918 Vol 1 Part 4

Valedictory Address of the WM J.A. Macdonald

Perpetual Friendship Lodge, No. 135, Bridgewater T. Kelway

Photo of old Deacon’s jewel – Hermes/Mercury

An Angle of Ninety Degrees or the Fourth Part of a Circle W.H. Barrow

Freemasonry from an Anthropological Point of View – II C. Salaman

The Masonic Halls of Bath (photo) G. Norman, E. Lewis

1919 Vol 2 Part 1

Valedictory Address of the WM T.H. Langford-Sainsbury

The Great Arcanum (Esoteric) G. Norman

Operative Masonry A. Gorham

The Letter “G” J. Cockburn

1920 Vol 2 Part 2

Valedictory Address of the WM W.G. Cozens

The Ancient Charges and Regulations L. Vibert

The Masonic Lodges of Bath G. Norman

The Kennett and Avon Canal and its Marks A. Gorham

A Short History of the Old Taunton Lodges H.H. Hallett

1921 Vol 2 Part 3

Valedictory Address of the WM T.F. Norris

Masonic Tradition and the Royal Arch A.E. Waite

The Hiramic Legend and the Revival of 1717 J.E.S. Tuckett

The Provincial Grand Mark Lodge of Somerset G. Norman

The Masonic Lodges of Bath – Bear No. 5 ? G. Norman

1922 Vol 2 Part 4

Valedictory Address of the WM R.T.A. Hughes

House of Augustinian Canons & Other Religious Houses R.T.A. Hughes

Consecration of Connaught Chapter, No. 3573 – Address H.E. Tilney-Bassett


Royal Arch Masonry H.H. Hallett

1923 Vol 3 Part 1

Valedictory Address of the WM W. Farrer

Our Symbolic System W.W. Covey Crump


Notes on Craft Masonry in Bath and Old Orchard Street E. Lewis

1924 Vol 3 Part 2

Frederick Lace – Photograph

Valedictory Address of the WM F. Lace

Norman Masonic Library E. Lewis

Burnham Church and its Altar-Piece G.L. Porcher

Our Mediæval Brethren J.W. Hobbs

The Masonic Lodges of Bath: Royal Cumberland, No. 55

1925 Vol 3 Part 3

Valedictory Address of the WM T.H. Andrew

Dante’s Divine Comedy and Freemasonry H.C. de Lafontaine

Development of the Trigradal System (Prestonian 1925) L. Vibert

Kilwinning High Knight Templars Lodge, Dublin J.H. Lepper

The Masonic Lodges of Bath: The Lodge of Virtue & G. Norman

Royal York Lodge of Perfect Friendship

The Lodge of Honour – Centenary G. Norman

1926 Vol 3 Part 4

In Memoriam – Col. Wm Long , PGM Somerset 1909-26

Time Immemorial – Mysteries (Inaugural Address) H.C. Bristowe

Evolution of the Second Degree (Prestonian 1926) L. Vibert

Some Masonic References in Kipling’s Works B.A. Smith

Masonic Lodges of Bath: Royal Cumberland, No. 55 ? G. Norman

1927 Vol 4 Part 1

George Norman – Photograph

William Stukeley, MD, FRCP, FRS, FSA (Inaugural) G. Norman

Rev George Oliver and his Lecture on Masonic Rituals R.H. Baxter

The Legislation of the Craft (Inaugural as President BMS) L. Vibert

Chairs and Tracing Boards – Photos Taunton TBs incl RA H.H. Hallett

Royal Sussex Lodge No. 53 E. Lewis

1928 Vol 4 Part 2

Freemasonry in Bristol R.V. Awdry

What is the Craft? L. Vibert

Masonic Teachers of the 18th Century (Prestonian 1928) J. Stokes

Masonic Lodges of Bath: Royal Cumberland, No.48 G. Norman

1929 Vol 4 Part 3

Spirit of Masonry (Inaugural Address) A.P. French

Rise of Freemasonry in Bristol I.V. Hall (Peace 3992)

Masonic Lodges of Bath: Royal Cumberland, No.48 G. Norman

The Tyler J.A. Tucker

1930 Vol 4 Part 4

Lionel Vibert – Portrait

Masonry among Prisoners of War (Inaugural Address) L. Vibert

“Seek Ye My Face” Address at St. Cuthbert’s Church A. Chisholm

Notes on Wells Cathedral (Photo of Masonic Temple) G. Norman

Lodges: Promulgation, Reconciliation, Stability, Emulation H.H. Hallett

The Seven Liberal Arts and Sciences (Prestonian 1930) H.T.C. de Lafontaine

1931 Vol 5 Part 1

Notes on Freemasonry in Somerset (Inaugural Address) C.R. Bishop

Cleeve Abbey C.T.F. Gibbs

Freemasonry in Taunton – 18th Century H.H. Hallett

Scottish Masonic Ritual and Practice R.T. Halliday

1932 Vol 5 Part 2 (18)

Thomas Dunckerley (Inaugural Address) E. Lewis

St. John the Baptist Church, Yeovil J.E.S. Harrison

Masonic Research G. Norman

Masonry and Religion E.L.A. Hertslet

Royal Cumberland Lodge, No. 41

1933 Vol 5 Part 3 (19)

Craft Guilds & Merchants’ Guilds, London (Inaugural) S.F. Goodall

Symbolism of the Second Degree G. Norman

Woodspring Priory

Kewstoke Village and Church

A Bit of Masonic Bibliography – Avery Allyn

1934 Vol 5 Part 4 (20)

In Memoriam: Walter Farrer PGM Somerset 1926-1934

A Span of two Centuries (Inaugural Address) P.B. Rigg

Visit to Longleat, Heaven’s Gate and Shearwater

The Art, Science or Mistery of Masonry (Prestonian 1934) F.C.C.M. Fighiera

1935 Vol 6 Part 1 (21)

Evolution of Our Masonic Ritual & Lectures (Inaugural) H.H. Hallett

Visit to Dunster Castle C.T.F. Gibbs

A Survey of Masonic Research L. Vibert

Royal Arch Masonry in Bath: Chapter of Harmony

1936 Vol 6 Part 2 (22)

The Evolution of the Masonic Apron (Inaugural Address) W.R. Farquhar

Visit to Langport and Huish Episcipi Church

Benedictine Monastery of St. Peter and Paul, Muchelney H. Hall

Midelney Manor R.C. Trevilian

Freemasonry, Ritual and Ceremonial (Prestonian 1936) L. Edwards

Royal Arch Masonry Bath: Roy Cumberland Chapter 48 G. Norman

1937 Vol 6 Part 3 (23)

The Pillars of King Solomon’s Temple (Inaugural) F.E.D. Hay

The Vaulting of Bath Abbey G. Norman

The Roman Baths at Bath A.J. Taylor

Motor Coach Tour of City of Bath and its Environs T.W.R. Procter

Inwardness of Masonic Symbolism in Three Degrees (Prest 1937) J. Johnson

The Rural Philanthropic Lodge, No. 291 – 1st 50 Years W.E. Bracey

1938 Vol 6 Part 4 (24)

In Memoriam: George Norman – photograph

Lionel Vibert – photograph

Eighteenth Century Masonry (Inaugural Address) W.E. Bracey

Bristol Cathedral H.C. Bristowe

The Mason Word (Prestonian 1938) D. Knoop

Dr Wynn Westcott – photograph

The Somerset Freemasons’ Calendar H.H. Hallett

1939 Vol 7 Part 1 (25)

Early Freemasonry on Scottish Border (Inaugural Address) A.J.H. Iles

Taunton Castle & Somerset County Museum H. St.G. Gray

Vale of Jehoshaphat Chapter No. 291, Highbridge 1793-1877 W.E. Bracey

Masonic Firing, Firing Glasses and Convivial Customs H.H. Hallett

1940 Vol 7 Part 2 (26)

The Objects for which the Lodge was Founded (Inaugural) C.L. Norman

Some Notes on Ritual and Criticisms of Workings Today E.H. Cartwright

There Are No Politics in British Freemasonry P.M. Herbert

Sublime Society of Beefsteaks 1735-1867 W.E. Bracey

Consecration of St. Keyna Chapter, No. 1833

Third Provincial Grand Principal’s Address H.H. Hallett

1941 Vol 7 Part 3 (27)*

Notes on Provincial Grand Lodge of Somerset 1817-1938 F.E. Nutt

Evolution of the Three Degrees of Craft Masonry F.P. Reynolds

1942 Vol 7 Part 4 (28)

In Memoriam – HRH the Duke of Kent KG

Ceremonies & Ritual with Notes, Roy Clarence Lodge No. 976 R.T.A. Hughes

Extracts from Freemasons Library & Ahiman Rezon 1826 H.H. Hallett

Earliest Masonic Lodges in Bath: Roy Cumberland No. 41 P.R. James

The “Happy” Verse – Happy have We Met etc H.H. Hallett

1943 Vol 8 Part 1 (29)*

The Mystery Religions A. Chisholm

The Source and Development of Masonic Ritual of Today W.E. Bracey

The Hidden Mysteries of Nature and Science H.H. Hallett

1944 Vol 8 Part 2 (30)

Concerning Distinctive Titles of Somerset Lodges (Inaugural) G.T. Biggs

Notes on Tracing Boards and Their Development – Photos W.E. Bracey

Euclid Proposition – True Tracing Board of the Master H.H. Hallett

Fraternal Relations Provinces Devon & Somerset – 1834 B.W. Oliver

Major Francis George Irwin, 1829-1893 H.H. Hallett

1945 Vol 8 Part 3 (31)*

In Memoriam: Hubert Carpenter Bristowe, MD

The Attempted Incorporation of the “Moderns” P.E. Russell

References to Masonry in Gentleman’s Magazine 1731-99 W.G. Fisher

The Homes of the Grand Lodge of England W.E. Bracey

The Master’s Tracing Board (Additional Notes) H.H. Hallett

The Lodge Covered with White Satin H.H. Hallett

1946 Vol 8 Part 4 (32)*

The Temple of Solomon – Paper Edited and Annotated by W.A. Gayner

Refs to Freemasonry in Somerset in F Quart Review 1834 H.H. Hallett

The Bath Furniture & How it Came to Barnstaple B.W. Oliver

1947 Vol 9 Part 1*

Masonic Meditations R.S. Renton

Wedmore W.A. Gaynor

The Ark or Lodge and Some Musings Thereon H.H. Hallett

Montagu, Montague, and Montacute H.H. Hallett

Refs to Freemasonry in Somerset in F Quart Rev 1835-6 H.H. Hallett

1948 Vol 9 Part 2

The Ancient Order of Free Gardeners (Inaugural Address) T.W.R. Procter

Early Wanderings and Development of Grand Lodge of England W.E. Bracey

Solomon’s Stables P.R. James

1949 Vol 9 Part 3

Materials Used in and about Solomon’s Temple (Inaugural) D.J. Williams

Musings on the Hidden Mysteries of Nature and Science H.H. Hallett

Glastonbury N.F. James

1950 Vol 9 Part 4

Masonic Symbolism (Inaugural Address) F.W. Day

Masonic Mission to Australia by the Grand Secretary S.A. White

William Finch c.1772-1816 H.H. Hallett

The Antiquity of Langport L.W.M. Langler

1951 Vol 10 Part 1

Early History & Development of Masonic Charities (Inaugural) A.E. Philpott

Montacute House W.G. Fisher

On the Highest Hill or Lowest Vale “Tuscan”

Sidelights on Irish Freemasonry A.E. Philpott

Robert Freke Gould, a Biographical Note W.G. Fisher

Freemasons Quarterly Review References to Somerset – Part III H.H. Hallett

1952 Vol 10 Part 2

In Memoriam – Frederick Lace

“Free” in Freemason (Prestonian 1952) B.E. Jones

Notes on Freemasonry in Taunton, 1764-1778 H.H. Hallett

Longleat, Neglected Home of a Farmer (Lord Weymouth) W.G. Fisher

Royal Clarence Lodge, No. 560, Frome W.G. Fisher

Freemasons Quarterly Review References to Somerset – Part IV H.H. Hallett

1953 Vol 10 Part 3

In Memoriam – Hiram Hallett (photograph)

Irish Masonry: Early Bristol and Dublin Gilds (Inaugural) R.F. Turner

Early History of the Royal Sussex Lodge, No. 53, Bath D.J. Williams

Short History of Lodge of Brotherly Love, No. 329, Yeovil D.J. Williams

Freemasons Quarterly Review References to Somerset – Part V W.G. Fisher

1954 Vol 10 Part 4

Loyal Vacation Lodge Wiveliscombe, 1802-62 (Inaugural) W.G. Fisher

Royal Lodge of Faith and Friendship, No. 270, Berkeley

Slimbridge

The Freemason’s Education (Prestonian 1954) B.W. Oliver

1955 Vol 11 Part 1

From Gild to Trade-Union via Spec Masonry (Inaugural) P.R. James

John 2nd Duke of Montagu, the First Noble Grand Master W.G. Fisher

Freemasons Quarterly Review References to Somerset – Part VI W.G. Fisher

1956 Vol 11 Part 2

Early Sidelights on English Masonry (Inaugural Address) R.H. Pearce

Ritual of the Operative Guild of Masonry – 1677 R.H. Pearce

The Old St. George’s Lodge, Taunton W.G. Fisher

Brotherly Love Lodge at Martock W.G. Fisher

Freemasons Quarterly Review References to Somerset – Part VII W.G. Fisher

1957 Vol 11 Part 3

The Lodge Summons (Inaugural Address) A. Wevell

Portcullis Lodge, No. 2038 – Badge & Diagrams L.W.M. Langler

Obiter Dicta – Things Said by Our Ancient Brethren

Charge – 1765 from Calcott’s Candid Disquisition

Freemasons Quarterly Review References to Somerset – Part VIII W.G. Fisher

1958 Vol 11 Part 4

Last Years of the Lodge of Virtue (Inaugural Address) H.J. Heathcote

The Story of the Somersetshire Lodge, No. 2925 E.H. Lawrence

Somerset Provincial Grand Lodge of MMM’s P.R. James


Worthy Brethren

Freemasons Quarterly Review References to Somerset – Part IX W.G. Fisher

1959 Vol 12 Part 1

Why & Wherefore of Lodge Appellation (Inaugural) A.E. Beavis

Great and Invaluable Privileges A.E. Beavis

The Baldwyn Rite – an Impartial Survey E. Ward

The Royal Cumberland Royal Arch Chapter, No. 41 P.R. James

Somerset Medieval Master Masons W.G. Fisher


On Charity

Freemasons Quarterly Review References to Somerset – Part X W.G. Fisher

1960 Vol 12 Part 2

Masonic Landmarks (Inaugural Address) G. Coleman

RtWBro Brig-Gen C.L. Norman, PGM Somerset 1935-60

RtWBro A. deL. Cazenove, PGM Somerset

Summer Meeting at Shepton Mallet

Richard Blake, Royal York Lodge Bristol, RA & KT E. Ward

The Lodge of Brotherly Love, No. 3129 – History F.J. Howard

A Speculation on the Origin of Our Rites and Ceremonies W.C. Hillier


Drake’s Speech - 1726

Freemasons Quarterly Review References to Somerset – Part XI W.G. Fisher

1961 Vol 12 Part 3

Symbolism of the Working Tools (Inaugural Address) W.B. Clatworthy

Lodge of St. George Taunton, No. 3158 W.B. Clatworthy

Some Freemasons and Pope’s Dunciad W.G. Fisher

The Masonic Hall, Old Orchard Street, Bath G.W. Grosvenor


Oakley’s Speech - 1728

Freemasons Quarterly Review References to Somerset – Part XII W.G. Fisher

1962 Vol 12 Part 4

History of Lodge of Science, 437 (Inaugural Address) H.E. Dyke

Grand Mastership of the Duke of Sussex 1813-42 (Preston 1962) P.R. James

Hiram Abiff J.T. Harrison

Some Noteworthy Somerset Freemasons – Part I W.G. Fisher

Ch Beauclerk, Ld Hervey, Chs de Labeley, Jn Byng


Martin Clare’s Address - 1735

Freemasons Quarterly Review References to Somerset – Part XIII W.G. Fisher

1963 Vol 13 Part 1

Re-examination of Our Transactions (Inaugural Address) L.W.M. Langler

Tracing Boards of Lodge of Honour, No. 379, Bath T.O. Haunch

A Freemason’s Affirmation (Past Pres BMS) C.T.V. Copsey

Some Noteworthy Somerset Freemasons – Part II W.G. Fisher

Ch Warwick Bampfylde, Capt Milborne West

Col Ch Jn Kemeys Tynte


Prayer

Freemasons Quarterly Review References to Somerset – Part XIV W.G. Fisher

1964 Vol 13 Part 2

The Tynte Chapter, No. 528, Bath (Inaugural Address) H.L. Fuller

Visit to Dyrham Park W.G. Fisher

Royal Ark Mariners’ Degree – Historical Notes W.G. Fisher

Some Reflections on Second Degree (presented to BMS) A. Percival

Some Noteworthy Somerset Freemasons – Part III W.G. Fisher

J.R. Bramble, G. Abraham Gibbs, A.C. Powell

Maj Henry Shute


Charge to Masonry – 1749 C. Brockwell

Freemasons Quarterly Review References to Somerset – Part XV W.G. Fisher

1965 Vol 13 Part 3

Masonry, Christianity and Self Sufficiency (Inaugural Address) A.deL. Cazenove

Half a Century of Somerset Masters’ Lodge, No. 3746 W.G. Fisher

Dodington Hall W.G. Fisher

The History of Freemasonry in Shepton Mallet G.W.R. Bishop

Origin, History & Ceremonies St. Keyna Lodge (Bristol Working) G.E. Curtis

Noteworthy Somerset Freemasons 4: W.G. Fisher

Earl Corke, Thos West, Chs Philpott, Wm Street

Obiter Dicta – Things Said by our Ancient Brethren

Address from Freemasons’ Magazine Aug 1793 J. Watkins

Freemasons Quarterly Review References to Somerset – Part XVI W.G. Fisher

1966 Vol 13 Part 4

Items Preserved from an Ancient Edifice - Chard (Inaugural) R. Stewart

Freemasonry in the USA H. Carr

Corsham Court

“…Free and Accepted and Speculative” L.W.M. Langler

Noteworthy Somerset Freemasons 5: W.G. Fisher

Wm Meyler, Thos Worlidge, Geo Bythesea

Obiter Dicta – Things Said by our Ancient Brethren

Sermon Preached at Consecration Jacob’s Lodge in 1798 by J. Inwood

Freemasons Quarterly Review References to Somerset – Pt XVII W.G. Fisher

1967 Vol 14 Part 1

In Memoriam: W.G. Fisher

Freemasonry in Southern Africa (Inaugural Address) W.J. White

Lodge Centenaries: Nyanza 1197; Agricuture 1199 (Bristol Wkng)

The Ames Bequest F. Haughton

First Steps – Knowledge and Attendance P.Z.

Illusion – Privileges of a Lewis

Some Observations on Our Ceremonies J.T. Harrison

London Grand Rank

A Method of Keeping the Charity Accounts D.H.M. Lambert

Covenant Schemes R.J. Hulbert

Things Said

1968 Vol 14 Part 2

Tone Vale Hospital

Freemasonry and Psychology K.C. Bailey

Historical Notes on the Royal Sussex Chapter, No. 53, Bath A.R. Hewitt

Third Provincial Grand Principal’s Oration A.A. Owen

Notes on Foundation of Grand Chapter & Chap of Sincerity 261 A.R. Hewitt

Centenary of St. Kew Lodge, No. 1222, Weston-super-Mare C.D. Curtis

Se Parator – Instructions to Editor L.W.M. Langler

1969 Vol 14 Part 3

Festival to be Held in 1973 for RMIG

The American Museum, Claverton, Bath

Freemasonry: Purpose; Meaning; Future (Inaugural Address) G.W. Grosvenor

The Lodge at the Queen’s Head, Bath, 1724-1736 P.R. James

The Regalia of Col Alexander William Adair, PGM 1864-9 A.E. Gayner

From Operative to Speculative A.C. Lygo

Surbiton Masonic Library

1970 Vol 14 Part 4

The Chaplain’s Jewel (Inaugural Address) W.E.L. Houlden

Royal Order of Scotland Bathurst

In the Beginning was the Word (Prestonian 1970) E. Ward

Centenary of Inkerman Chapter, No. 1222, WSM C.D. Curtis

St. Alphege Lodge, No. 4095 – Jubilee Meeting

King Ina Preceptory KT, No. 211 (Consecration Oration 1920)

Fifty Year History King Ina Preceptory, No. 211

A Coming of Age – 21st Anniversary St Luke’s Chapter 6540

Third Provincial Grand Principal’s Oration R.M. Ainsworth

1971 Vol 15 Part 1

Gay Duck – Hong Kong (Inaugural Address) H.O. Hughes

Gay Duck (Part 2) H.O. Hughes

Royal Masonic Institution for Girls A.A. Huckle

The Wessex Lodge, No. 4093, Weston-super-Mare – 50 Years A.E. Philpott

Labour to Refreshment A.O. Hughes

Centenary of Carnarvon Mark Lodge, No. 119, Keynsham G.E. Curtis

Address on History of Carnarvon Mark Lodge G.E. Curtis

Extra Mural Activities L.K. Webb

1972 Vol 15 Part 2

The Past Masters’ Jewel (Inaugural Address) G.W.R. Bishop

Kipling and Freemasonry F.P.N. Parsons

Provincial Grand Chapter of Somerset – Annual Convocation

Repair of Masonic Documents and Archives

Is Our Masonry Progressive? G.W. Grosvenor

Origins of Freemasonry as Based in Operative Masonry (Bristol) J.B.K. Crawford

Quantock Lodge of MMM’s, No. 749 – First Fifty Years A. Rothwell

Our Correspondence Circle’s New Member – QC Lodge, 2076

The Birth of a Ritual – Nigerian

The Gateway Arch, St Louis – Inverted Catenarian Arch

1973 Vol 15 Part 3

Masonic Firing (Inaugural Address) K.C. Kinnersley

Consecration of Richard Huish Lodge, No. 8518 R.H. Junker, E.F. Penny

Provincial Grand Chaplain’s Oration L.W. Fussell

The Royal Masonic Institution of Girls A.A. Huckle

Visitors from France, Le Loge Delta No. 134 E.F. Smith

The Science Lodge of MMM’s, No. 128 R.F.J. Hatswell

Centenary of William de Irwin Lodge of MMM’s, No. 162 D. Lea

Provincial Grand Chaplain’s Oration R. Denman

Golden Jubilee of Quantock Lodge, No. 4446 W.J. White

Chaplain’s Oration A.H. Loveluck

Golden Jubilee of Abbey Lodge, No. 4491

Provincial Grand Chaplain’s Oration L.W. Fussell

1974 Vol 15 Part 4

Charles Kemeys Kemeys Tynte PGM 1820-60 (Inaugural) A.F. Broughton

The Rulers of the Craft A.F. Broughton

Centenary of Royal Sussex Lodge of MMM’s, No. 177 CW. King

Royal Sussex Lodge 53 Visit La Loge Delta 134 Versailles M. Lewis

Historical background of 5 Principal Characters in R Arch L.K. Webb

1975 Vol 16 Part 1

From the Beginning – Province of Somerset (Inaugural) R.P. Bowyer

From the Beginning – Part II – The Centenary Lodges R.P. Bowyer

Centenary of Lodge of Honour, No. 379 - Address J.W. Turnock

Lodge of Honour, No. 379, Bath – 150 Years R.F. Samders

Centenary of Admiral Blake Lodge, No. 4692 R.P. Luscombe

Provincial Grand Chaplain’s Oration L.E. Walsh

Entente Cordiale, Somerset Support New French Lodge E.F. Smith, F.W. Beresford-Smith

History of the Louis d‘Argent Lodge, No. 185 E.F. Smith, F.W. Beresford-Smith

The Province’s Progress

Consecration of the Salford Lodge, No. 8633 K.E.F. Smith

Consecration of the Vivary Lodge, No. 8654

Provincial Grand Chaplain’s Oration L.E. Walsh

1976 Vol 16 Part 2

Self and Gratitude (Inaugural Address) R. Denman

Preston’s England (Prestonian 1976) A.C.F. Jackson

The Order of the Secret Monitor L.K. Webb

1977 Vol 16 Part 3

Advancement in Masonic Knowledge through Philately (Inaug) D. Overy

Application of Lodge Funds for Charitable Purposes J.H.P. Forte

Visitors from La Loge Louis d’Argent, No. 185 – France R.M. Morrison

The Lodges of Clevedon L.K. Webb

The Order of Royal and Select Masters C. Askew

Prov of Bristol Helped Prov of Somerset (Bramble, Irwin) D. Overy

1978 Vol 16 Part 4

The Opening Ode and All That (Inaugural Address) A.W. Metherall

Centenary of Coleridge Lodge, No. 1750 K.D. Evans

Prov G Chaplain’s Oration R.H. Foster

Centenary of Eldon Lodge, No. 1750 D.A.J. Watts

Prov G Chaplain’s Oration R.H. Foster

French National Grand Lodge E.F. Smith

The Masonic Hall, Bath L.K. Webb

Somerset First Principals’ Chapter, No. 3746 S.E.P. Eydmann

Golden Jubilee Tennyson Lodge, No. 4947 – Oration W.V. Bryant

Short History of Tennyson Lodge, No. 4947 H. Currie

1979 Vol 17 Part 1

Freemasonry in Wellington, Somerset, 1804-1979 (Inaugural) S.J. Price

Six Hundred Years of Craft Ritual H. Carr

Ourselves and Charity L.K. Webb

Charge on Charity 17?? T. Dunckerley

Charles Geary, Apostle or Apostate? L.K. Webb

1980 Vol 17 Part 2

Further Masonic Thoughts Suggested by Philately (Inaugural) S.T.H. Tarr

Provincial Priory of Somerset, a Brief History M.V. Walsingham

Consecration Preceptory of St. Keyna No 455 Keynsham E.C. Fowler

Cumba Preceptory, No. 476 – 1st Four Years M.V. Walsingham

Oration H.L. Franklin

Consecration of Nailsea Mark Lodge, No. 1548 M.A. Cameron

Oration R.A. Denman

1st 100 Years of Roy Arch – Province Somerset, 1780-1880 L.K. Webb

1981 Vol 17 Part 3

Re-enactment of a Russian Ceremony of Initiation (Inaugural) F.A. Henshall, L.K. Webb

Popular Opinion of Masonry in England before the Union L. Brett

Royal Cumberland Roy Arch Chapter, No. 41, 1792-1914 L.K. Webb

Royal Cumberland Roy Arch Chapter, No. 41, 1914-1982 J. Sagar

A Compliment to RtWBro Col H. Owen Hughes, OBE

1982 Vol 17 Part 4

The Grand Lodge of the Antients (Prestonian 1982) C.N. Batham

Consecration of the Cornucopia Lodge, No. 9043 E.J. New

Provincial Grand Chaplain’s Oration G.E. Mullard

Consecration of the Gerard Lodge, No. 8999 E.C. Fowler

Provincial Grand Chaplain’s Oration G.E. Mullard

Some Royal Arch Ensigns in Somerset L. Brett

The RMBI 141st Annual Festival K.C. Kinnersley

1983 Vol 18 Part 1

Adoption of Operative Mason’s Working Tools (Inaugural) D.B.M. Durie

The Royal Cumberland Lodge, No. 41 – 250th Anniversary J. Sagar, W.V.S. Smith

The Early History of Mark Masonry in Somerset L.K. Webb

Royal Arch Furniture and Clothing in Somerset L. Brett

1984 Vol 18 Part 2

Benjamin Franklin: Freemason, Philosopher, Physicist (Inaugural) L.K. Webb

For Valour, Masons Awarded Medals: VC, GC, GM T.C.A. Waghorn

WM’s & Wardens’ Chairs, Lodges Prud 579 & Indust 1953 A.C. Page

1985 Vol 18 Part 3

The Volume of the Sacred Law (Inaugural Address) T.A. Hughes

Centenary of Fidelity & Unanimity Lodge MMM, No. 348 E.E. Hurley

The Consecration Minutes

PrGChap’s Oration & Dedication of New Banner R. Denman

Freemasonry and Golf T.A. Hughes

1813 and All That L.K. Webb

1986 Vol 18 Part 4

Furniture with a History – Bath to Barnstaple (Inaugural) A.E. Gayner

Marine Lodge, No. 232 EC: Its Fall and Rise T. Johnson

The VSL and its Uses in the Mark Degree L.K. Webb

Consecration of Somerset Farmers’ Lodge, No. 9108 T.A. Clothier

Provincial Grand Chaplain’s Oration D.S. Bennett

1987 Vol 19 Part 1

Royal Navy Lodge, No. 2761, Transfer Malta to Somerset G.K. Bryant

Harmony in the Lodge (Inaugural Address) G.E. Curtin

Consecration of Taunton Dean Chapter, No. 5221 H.L. Macey

Third Provincial Grand Principal’s Oration E.F.C. Mear

Consecration of the Kenneth Kinnersley Lodge, No. 9218 G. Budge

Provincial Grand Chaplain’s Oration D.S. Bennett

Consecration of the Somerset Fairway Lodge, No. 9251 I.S. White

Provincial Grand Chaplain’s Oration C.G. Moore

1988 Vol 19 Part 2

A Layman’s Thoughts on King Solomon’s Temple G. Budge

An Exceptionally Long Entered Apprenticeship A.C. Page

Bladud Preceptory, No. 40 – Banner Dedication R.F. Sanders

Provincial Prelate’s Oration H.L. Franklin

Fraternal Contacts with a German Lodge G. Budge

Preparing for a Masonic Festival (Inaugural Address) J.H.P. Forte

Consecration of Somerset Installed Mark Masters’ Lodge 1652 F.A. Waldron

Provincial Grand Chaplain’s Oration R. Denman

Consecration Tyntesfield Royal Arch Chapter, No. 4494 C.C. Godby

Third Provincial Grand Principal’s Oration D. Calderley

Consecration of Yatton Lodge of Hospitality, No. 9299 J.A.E. Ashwood

Provincial Grand Chaplain’s Oration C.G. Moore

1989 Vol 19 Part 3

Within the Compass of your Attainment C. Porter

Book Constitutions UGLE 1815-1988 (Prestonian Precis) L. Brett

Centenary of the Portal Mark Lodge, No. 155, Frome G. Levitt

Around the Province of Somerset in 13 Hours – Charity D.J. Bennett

Consecration of the King Arthur of Avalon Preceptory, No. 551 W.R.J. Knight

Great Prelate’s Oration O.H. Skipwith

Consecration of the King Alfred Royal Arch Chapter, No. 3169 E.C. Bates

Third Provincial Grand Principal’s Oration D. Hartley

1990 Vol 19 Part 4

In Memoriam – Sir Lionel Brett, PGSupt Somerset T.A. Hughes

Australian Freemasonry from 1788 (Inaugural Address) S.H.A.F. Hopkins

KC Kinnersley, PGM Somerset 1981-1990 – Appreciation G. Budge

Brother Thomas Jacobs, 1776-1822 R.T.F. Tucker

A Man, a Mason, One of the Few – Tad Gawronski T. Johnson

The Formation of Marine Royal Arch Chapter, No. 232 T. Johnson

Third Provincial Grand Principal’s Oration K.J. Ball

Additional Info on Four Somerset Freemasons, 1788-1811

Chs Edwards, Chs Marsh, Wm East, Sam Crocker

Installn of R. Denman – Insp Gen, Rose Croix, Somerset N.G. Wilkins

Banner Dedication Vale of Jehoshaphat Chapter, No. 291 R. Denman

1991 Vol 20 Part 1

A Farmer in the Reign of King Solomon (Inaugural) F.H.C. Mounty

Origins of Royal Clarence Lodge A.M. Craig

Re-dedication Standards, Chapter of Brotherly Love 329 G. Whitworth

Somerset’s Grand Old Mason, Bro A.O. Binding D.J. Bennett

Masonic Funerals in the 18th and 19th Centuries T. Johnson

Somerset Lodge Membership Returns 1800-1830 A.C. Page

The Belgian Royal Arch A.S. Hoad

A New Banner for Royal Somerset Lodge, No. 973 R.S. Ashman

The Frome Masonic Hall G. Levitt

1992 Vol 20 Part 2

The Queen and the Craft R.D. Clark

Somerset Thanksgiving for 275th Anniversary GL England G. Budge

The Consecration of the Abbey Chapter, No. 4491 R.A.I. Dodsworth

Third Provincial Grand Principal’s Oration F.H.C. Mounty

Brief History of King Ina Tabernacle, No. 4, KTP M.V. Walsingham

The Eldon Cable Tow R.J. Derrick

The Growth of the Royal Arch in the 18th Century A.M. Craig

Antiquity Encampment, No. 1, KT, Bath E. Naylor

Revival of Masonry in the German Democratic Republic G. Budge

1993 Vol 20 Part 3

Masonic Trust for Girls & Boys: Work & Way Ahead M.J. Paterson

Bi-Centenary of Lodge of Love and Honour, No. 285 A.M. Craig

Philip, Duke of Wharton, Grand Master 1722-1723 T. Johnson

It Started as a “Widdows” Petition for Charity in 1808 A.C. Page

Presentation of Lodge Bible, Rural Philanthropic Lodge, 291 R. Denman

Masonic Music or Music in Masonry B. Sinclair

Centenary of Dungarvan Royal Arch Chapter, No. 973 G. Levitt

Third Provincial Grand Principal’s Oration M.V. Walsingham

A Somerset Masonic Relic C.H. Cornish

1994 Vol 20 Part 4

What’s in a Name? (Lodge Names) D.J. Bennett

By Sea to Joppa R.M. Morrison

History of the Vale of Jehoshaphat Chapter R.L. Ferm

Freemasonry Outside the British Empire R.H. McKeag

1995 Vol 21 Part 1*

Whither Directing Our Course (Inaugural Address) E. Naylor

Towards a Daily Advancement in Masonic Knowledge E. Naylor

History of Lodge of Brotherly Love, No. 329 – Part I A.E. Old

History of Lodge of Brotherly Love, No. 329 – Part II A.E. Old

Dedication of a New Bible at Severn Lodge C. Budge

1996 Vol 22*

Review of the Lodge Year

Editorial – Changes to Transactions

Incidental to the Ritual (Music and Songs) D. Calderley

The Patrimony of Elijah Merchant A.M. Craig

The Holy Royal Arch; the Struggle for Acceptance K.J. Ball

A Brief Account of Irish Masonry G.W.H. Reed

Salute Him with Five R.D. Clark

The Edward Gayner Museum at Bath L.T. Hughes

The Re-creation of the Bath Masonic Museum A.E. Gayner

The Revision of the Royal Arch Ritual J.M. Hamill

Gordano Lodge, No. 6244 – Golden Jubilee L.T. Hughes

Personalities of Gordano Lodge, No. 6244 H.H. Vowles

Obiter Dicta L.T. Hughes

HAB, RA Ensigns, Anno Lucis, Firing Glasses

1997 Vol 23


Editorial

The Evolution of Emulation Working (Inaugural Address) G. Budge

The Building of Wells Cathedral C.C. Webber

John Bawden – His Masonic Years 1810-40 A.C. Page

Differences between English and German Freemasonry G. Budge

Irish Royal Arch Masonry M.W. Walker

Scottish Royal Arch Masonry G.J. Smith

The Order of Knights Templar J.D.S. Curtis


Anno Lucis, Lodge Warrant, Why Join Royal Arch?

1998 Vol 24*


Editorial

Our Working Tools V.R. Harding

The Ark of the Covenant I.E. Lane

Elias Ashmole: Scholar, Freemason and Gentleman A.J. Parkin

Lodge Zur Harmonie in Chemnitz G. Budge

The Wharton Lodge in Madrid 1728 L.T. Hughes

Tyntesfield Lodge – the 75th Anniversary G. Hearn

Connaught Royal Arch Chapter – the 75th Anniversary L.T. Hughes

William de Irwin Mark Lodge – the 125th Anniversary A.E. Old

Installation of R.L. Ferm as Inspector General Somerset N.G. Wilkins


3 Epochs, Shibboleth, Boaz on Mt Tabor

1999 Vol 25


Editorial

Somerset Masters’ Lodge: into the Next Millennium M.V. Walsingham

Medieval Operative Masonry C.N. Harrison

History of the First Prudence and Industry Lodge A.C. Page

Royal Arch Traditional History: Biblical Background S. Fernie

The Carbonari L.T. Hughes

The Formation of Estune Lodge, No. 6817 H.E. Hobbs

Estune Lodge, No. 6817 the Years 1974-99 M. Allen

Priory Lodge, No. 6913 – the 50th Anniversary A. Gover

St. Luke’s Royal Arch Chapter, No. 6540 – the 50th Anniversary S. Haywood

Formation of Dunckerley Lodge of Royal Ark Mariners, No. 630 B. Varcoe

2000 Vol 26

Reminiscences of Bristol Lodges in Somerset (Inaugural) A.H. Forse

Abbey 4491, St. Keyna 1833,

Vale of Brislington 1296, Agriculture 1199

The Crypt Legend P.S. Cole

Lodge No. 709 at Axminster A.C. Page

Origin &and Development of the Eldon Royal Arch Working L.T. Hughes

London Freemasonry R. Thorne

Some Thoughts on the Origins of the Royal Arch J.M. Hamill

Half a Century W.G. Fisher

2001 Vol 27

Editorial (including Correction)

The Mark Degree (Inaugural Address) A.W.S. Hick

Catholic Church to Masonic Temple (Crescent Taunton) D. Hartley

Reflections on the Meaning of the Mark Degree R.A. Gilbert

Anti-Masonry: 1698-2000 Y. Beresiner

The Morality of the Mark Degree R.A. Gilbert

The Landmarks of Freemasonry G. Budge

The Early History of Mark Masonry in Somerset L.K. Webb

The Grand Temple Organ R. Cayless

2002 Vol 28

Would You Give Freely? (Inaugural Address) D.L. Jenkins

Observations on the Working of Somerset Chapters M.G. Westley

A Tribute to VWBro Roger Duckett Clark D.L. Jenkins

A Moment to Remember A.R. Ritchings

Brotherly Love and Parrett & Axe: Masonic Links A.E. Old

The Legend of Hiram Abif K.J. Ball

The Grand Geometrician of the Universe H.B. Parry

A Russian Initiation Ceremony F.A. Henshall, L.K. Webb

2003 Vol 29

On Masonic Poetry G.I. Waterhouse

The Grand Geometrician of the Universe B. Parry

Provincial Grand Master’s Address D.L. Jenkins

Some Interesting Early West Country Masonic Jewels C.H. Cornish

2004 Vol 30

Constitutions and Purpose

Life & Times of the Somersetshire Lodge No. 2925 from 1902 J.P. Layzell

St. Cecilia Lodge – Demo of Laying Foundation Stone

Membership and Recruitment D.L. Jenkins

Personal History of Rise of Freemasonry – Foundation to Present M. Johnson

The Royal Arch in Chard in the Early 1800s – Fidelity No. 163 A. Page

2005 Vol 31

The Sword in the Craft D.T. Carter

The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution P. Elmont

Admiral Lord Nelson – a Freemason? G.M. Batt

A History of the Mason’s Apron R.M. Penny

2006 Vol 32

The Royal Family and Freemasonry G. Rothschild

Masonic Fire and Firing Glasses G. Rothschild

2007 Vol 33

Masonry in Yeovil D.R. Morley

Charity Begins at Home Diane Clements

2008 Vol 34

Albert Edward (Eddie) Gaynor – Eulogy R. Morrison

The Craft, Music and the Spirit I.P. Cox

The Spirit, Music and the Craft I.P. Cox

2009 Vol 35

Royal Arch in Somerset a Pre-Review R.E. Biggs

How to Become a Dean VRev N. Bury

Dedication of Bible & WTs at Corinthian Pillar Lodge No. 7552 S. Boyd

2010 Vol 36

“W” (We Don’t do it That Way) R. Guthrie

Etiquette in Freemasonry G. Redman

What’s in a Royal Arch Chapter Name? D.J. Bennett

The Royal Arch in Chard in the Early 1800s – Fidelity No. 163 A. Page

(First printed in 2004 with two pages missing – now complete)

2011 Vol 37

The Ancient and Accepted Rite R.L. Ferm

Address at Presentation of a 60-year Certificate D.L. Jenkins

A Point within a Circle R.H. Moore

The Nature and Principles of Royal Arch Masonry K.H. Barnes

The Rise and Fall of Royal Arch Masonry J. Beech

Royal Arch Masonry: Where from and Where Going? J.R. Hawkins

Music in Masonry and Beyond W.B. Warlow

2012 Vol 38

Prince Hall Freemasonry G.M. Batt

Oration at Banner Dedication of Nailsea Royal Ark Mariners J.B. Muskett

Edwin Frederick Charles Mear – Eulogy S.H.A.F. Hopkins

Reflections on a Centenary (Connaught Lodge No. 3573) Revd J. Hellier

Eldon Chapter No. 1755 (1910-2010) R.E. Biggs

The Relationship between the Mark Degree and the Craft A. Duncan

Who Do You Think You Are? (Royal Arch Officers) R.E. Biggs

Oration Given at Centenary & Banner Dedication Irwin RAM V.R. Harding

Current Initiatives to Ensure the Future of Freemasonry N. Brown

2013 Vol 39

On Oration Regarding ‘Working Tools’ J.P. Hellier

Women and Freemasonry R. Beckingham

The Earl of Moira D.B. Nelson

Some Distinctive Aspects of Chapter of Brotherly Love No. 329 J.G. Bishop

Oration at Re-Constitution of Premier West of England M.C.G. Lane

Council No. 7 of Royal and Select Masters

Oration on Dedication of MMM Lodge No. 1912 Banner S. Boyd

S.H.A.F. Hopkins: Presentation of His 50 Year Certificate D.K. Williamson

St. Keyna RA Chapter Banner: Explanation & History C. Tarr

St. Keyna Royal Arch Chapter: Oration at Banner Dedication C. Hennessy

Understanding Dementia C. Caine

Elizabethan Lodge No. 7296: 60th Birthday R. Guthrie

Oration on the Dedication of a Bible at Somerset Prov MMM S. Boyd

2014 Vol 40

Oration at Re-dedication of Somerset Farmers Lodge Banner Revd J. Hellier

Are You a Mason? C.A.S. Hadler

In Memoriam: WBro Gabriel Michael Mary Batt F. Coombes

Freemasonry and Christianity – Are They Compatible? Revd S.A. Hawkins

A History of Supreme Grand Chapter K.R. Fisher

In Memoriam: WBro Anthony Walter Sampson P.G. Roworth

The Ensigns on the Staves K.R. Fisher

As We Were Seen – the Press and Freemasonry P. Calderwood

(Prestonian Lecture for 2013)

Captain Francis George Irwin 1829-1893; the Military & Masonic C.W. Wallis-Newport

Endeavours of a Bristol-based Irish Freemason in Somerset

2015 Vol 41

Reflections on the Ancient and Honourable Fraternity of D.B. Nelson

Royal Ark Mariners

The Origins of the Royal Ark Mariner Degree J. Oakley-Smith

Communication in the Province of Somerset P.N. Morrisey

Noah and His Descendants T. Burton

Welcoming Address & Toast at 250 Years Convocation D.J. Bennett

of Provincial Grand Chapter of Somerset

250 Years of Royal Arch Masonry in Somerset, 1765-2015 A. Gray

Aspects of the Mark Degree J.G. Morgan

Observations on the Holy Royal Arch A. Beaumont

The Centenary Meeting of Somerset Masters’ Lodge No. 3746

The Formation of Somerset Masters’ Lodge No. 3746 D. Perkins

A Brief History of Banners in Freemasonry K.R. Fisher

Scouting & Freemasonry: Two Parallel Organisations? A.D.G. Harvey

(Prestonian Lecture for 2015)

2016 Vol 42

Thomas Dunckerley (1724-1795) M. Toogood

The Origin of Toasts and Their Development within 18th Century P. Harris

Masonic Lodges

Islam and Freemasonry N.F. Bevan

The Masonic and Military Order of the Red Cross of Constantine P. Cooper

The Wearing of Craft Regalia A.R. Brayley-Willmetts

Was Christopher Wren a Mason? (Prestonian Lecture for 2011) J.W.P. Campbell

The Mark and Ark in England D. Burford