Egyptian Room Guided Tour: 14 Nov

"The United Supreme Grand Chapter (USGC) of Mark and Royal Arch Masons of NSW & ACT wishes to remind you of the:

Annual Egyptian Room Open Night

Petersham Royal Arch Temple - 23-25 New Canterbury Road, Petersham
Friday, 14th November, 2008 - 7 for 7:30pm
Full Lecture on the Egyptian Room Frieze
Light Refreshments available after the Lecture.
Cost : Free of Charge

All Non - Masons and especially Families, Friends, Brethren and Companions are welcome. Children are also welcome but must be accompanied by a responsible adult."

According to USGC of Mark and Royal Arch Freemasonsy: "The Egyptian Room originally formed part of the Royal Arch Temple in College Street, Sydney, until removed prior to the building's demolition in the late 1960's.

In 1979 the present Egyptian Room (at Pertersham) was classified and registered by the National Trust and is maintained under the responsible and dedicated care of the United Supreme Grand Chapter of Mark and Royal Arch Masons of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.

As a working Lodge and Chapter Room it is much admired and greatly respected by the Masons who regularly use it, as well as those who frequently visit."

"Through a series of scenes, the frieze around the walls of the Egyptian Room at the Royal Arch Temple in Petersham, provides a fascinating insight into one man's relationship with the ancient Gods.

In a combination of brilliantly coloured vignettes, amazing columns and gold leaf, the frieze depicts scene from the papyrus Scrolls of Ani found at Thebes in 1888, which protrays Ani's interpretation of the life hereafter."

"3,400 years ago "Ani The Scribe" lived and breathed and wrote a letter to his god. You can meet him in the Egyptian Room.

Ani the Scribe actually lived during the 16th dynasty (1500-1400 BC). He was an important and well to do man who, as well as being a Veritable Royal Scribe, was the Governor of the Granary of Abydos."