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Victorian Lodge of Research.

The Victorian Lodge of Research • 218 has long claimed for itself the following dedication and, in my personal opinion, successfully meets the challenges these present:

The lodge is dedicated to Masonic research and the diffusion of Masonic knowledge; it seeks to uphold the great tradition of the Craft and the promotion of interest in all that constitutes Freemasonry. It sets no limits to its research, except it be within masonic bounds; it addresses the problems that confront the Craft today and confronts the challenge of the future. Finally, the Lodge holds the view that, in the ultimate interests of the craft, no opinion be stifled,  provided it be advanced in the true masonic spirit.

'218', as we affectionately refer to our research Lodge, offers a spirit of pleasurable engagement in furthering the Light that is Freemasonry. If in Melbourne, consider attending and judging for yourself. If the length of your Masonic cabletow prevents attendance, consider the Correspondence Circle.

Jean-Michel David, PM
Victorian Lodge of Research

Jean-Michel David
           webmaster

Image from 2006 following a demonstration of an early French Masonic Ritual

> Masonic Reflections

This month at 218

Friday 26th September

The Future of Education in the Masonic Edifice

Bro Merv Hallam (G. Sup. of Education, UGLV)

Synopsis:

The purpose of this Lecture is to enlighten the members of the past, present and future course that Education is taking for the implementation of a basic education program — The Masonic Advancement Program — being introduced at Lodge level but aimed more particularly at our Candidates. This is an area that has been very much overlooked but the Education Committee has accepted the Grand Master’s challenge to endeavour to rectify and amend this situation for the betterment of the member, the Lodge and for the Craft in general. We can but try.

7:30 pm, Friday 26th of September 2008
Masonic Centre, 300 Albert St, East Melbourne
Costs (for South/dinner): $25

members please note:

September
Masonic Education
Bro M. Hallam

October
Free Thinking
Bro P. Alexander
(218 Master)

for details, check the syllabus page.

News

2008 ANZMRC

Ninth ANZMRC Conference
Queanbeyan NSW, Australia
3-5 October 2008

> anzmrc page

2007 Transactions

Titled Masonic Cravings, the 2007 volume of the Transactions of the Lodge of Research is now available. As either a full member or a Correspondence Circle Member you will have already received your copy. To peruse the papers included, visit the Transactions page:

> transactions page

Discussion Forum

A new development on this site is the establishment of a discussion forum. To be opened for the needs of the Certificate and Diploma courses, areas that remain hidden to non-participants, it is hoped that the general area becomes of usefulness to all Freemasons:

> forum

Correspondence Circle membership

The main benefit of correspondence circle membership is being in receipt of the annual transactions.

> further information