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The Year ahead: 2009
The Victorian Lodge of Research aims to have its lectures for the year planned in advance. It is to be noted, however, that changes may occur, either as a consequence of the lecturer presenting an alternative to the topic suggested much earlier, or for some unforeseen circumstance. The list below, our syllabus, needs to therefore be read with this in mind.
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syllabus - 2009
27th February
Ivalda Temple |
Installation and investitures |
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27th March
Ivalda Temple
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Revealing the Secrets & Mysteries of Hypnosis
synopsis
Hypnosis is a powerful therapeutic tool. Hypnosis is considered to be one of the best tools to access, mobilise and actualise the potential of the human mind.
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Bro Izaak Presser
Lodge Dignity, 866 |
24th April
Ivalda Temple |
In Search of a Deeper Meaning
synopsis
Man has always been a builder, and nowhere has he shown himself more significantly than in the building he has erected. When we stand before a building, whether it be a mud-hut, a house on a cliff, a pyramid, the Parthenon or a pantheon, we seem to read into the soul of humankind. The builder may have gone perhaps ages before, but he has left something of himself, his hopes, his fears, his ideas, and his dreams.
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Bro. Paul Alexander
218 IPM |
22nd May
Ivalda Temple |
A Study of the 'Why' of Comparative Ritualism
synopsis
Comparative Ritualism is a look into the Why; How; and Wherefore, of the story behind the reason WHY our Lodge every couple of years presents a rather unique, yet different Ritual, from somewhere and at sometime, in the Masonic World. It can include the Politics involved; or the Style used to present, to the Candidate, of what is meant to be achieved.
The talk will include a special explanatory presentation from the early 18th century.
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Bro Graeme Love
218 K.L. & Fellow
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26th June
Ivalda Temple |
The Masonic Marianne
synopsis
Looking at the early 1720’s, we find a theme stressing religious tolerance underlying the newly created third degree. The theme invoked the Biblical example of the persecution of devotees of the Hebrew goddess Asherah, (represented by a “pillar” signifying stability).
Continental Freemasons enthusiastically picked-up the theme and continued its unfolding, while their English Brethren became distracted by the Antients and their Royal Arch degree (which at first conflicted with the earlier theme). With the help of significant images, we will trace that theme from its introduction in London, by Desaguliers and his fellow Calvinists, to France and over to America.
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Bro Philip Carter
UGL NSW |
24th July
Ivalda Temple |
Leading Questions...
please note: late alteration to syllabus
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Members of the Lodge
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28th August
Ivalda Temple |
Revealing the Undiscovered Secrets of Freemasonry |
Bro Izaak Presser
Lodge Dignity, 866 |
25th September
Ivalda Temple
master's 'last night' |
The Spirit of Secularism in Freemasonry |
Bro. Jean-Michel David
218 Wor. Master |
23rd October
Ivalda Temple |
t.b.a. |
Bro. Kerry Nicholls
ANZMRC Speaker |
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Attending the Lodge
or what to expect, and how to prepare
Unless otherwise indicated, Lodge is tyled at 7:30, with visitors present invited to be seated within the Lodge for the opening. Those unable to arrive for the opening will of course enter as per normal visits. Unless otherwise stated or implied, all work is undertaken in the first degree. It should be noted, however, that since 2007 only those having achieved the rank of Master Mason (in a constitution recognised by UGLV) are permitted as visitors unless otherwise specified.
An important note is that the South has a $15 cover charge (which may change without notice). Discussions arising from the lecture often take place in the South, and would thus encourage all who are able to partake.
If you have had an opportunity to read at least an abstract of the lecture, or are in some manner able to ascertain its contents from the topic title, I would recommend coming prepared. It only adds to not only your own enjoyment, but also enable better further participation. Of course, if unable, the speaker usually provides much that is not only of value, but presents in such a manner that prior research is summarised.
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