Oft Unseen Art from the Lodge

On my Masonic virtual travels, I've stumbled on Bro Ken's blogsite and from that other wonderful links. One of which is this art show of Masonic artifacts. To view the flash interactive exhibit, click on the title.

"Oft Unseen: Art from the Lodge and Other Secret Societies, exhibited from February 20th through March 20th, 2004.

The exhibition presented the Webb Collection of art, artifacts and ephemera from the Freemasons and other secret fraternal organizations including The Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, Knights Templar, Order of Red Men and many others.

While not all of these organizations consider themselves truly secret societies they can all be considered societies with secrets. This exhibition provided a rare glimpse into the visual components of these mysterious and commonly misunderstood organizations."

I am A Mason: A Masonic Story (Author Unknown)

I've read a lot of anecdotes and stories about Masonry. But this is the first time I've read this story on one of my "Masonic researches" on the internet. I don't know whether this actually transpired or not, but the lessons learned is worth it. I hope you'll reflect and like it.

"A salesman breaks down in a remote country lane, a farmer in the adjacent field comes over and they discover that they are "Brothers".

The salesman is concerned as he has an important appointment in the local town: "Don't worry says the farmer you can use my car, I will call a friend and get the car repaired while you go to the appointment".

Off goes the salesman and a couple of hours later he returns but unfortunately the car is awaiting a part which won’t arrive until the next morning. "It's not a problem," says the farmer, "use my telephone and re-schedule your first appointment tomorrow, stay with us tonight and I'll see that the car is done first thing!"

The farmers' wife prepares a wonderful meal and they share a glass of fine single malt during an excellent evening, the salesman sleeps soundly and when he awakes there is his car, repaired and ready to go. After a full English breakfast the salesman thanks them both for the hospitality.

As he and the farmer walk to his car he turns and asks "my brother, thank you so much but I have to ask, did you help me because I am a Mason?"

"No" was the reply, "I helped you because I am a Mason."

"Travel well my brother."