The Art of Memory
FROM THE HALL OF KNOWLEDGE The Art of Memory The following article has been reprinted by permission of the Southern California Research Lodge, which first published it. It is cited as follows: Fraternal Review, “The Art of Memory,” (Vol. 58, No. 4, May 2017), C. Douglas Russell, Ed. “Q & […]
The Jungles of Venus, Giant Ants, and Freemasons
FROM THE HALL OF KNOWLEDGE The Jungles of Venus, Giant Ants, and Freemasons By Curtis Scott Shumaker, P.M. One of the most interesting aspects of becoming a Mason involves how we may see the world in a new light. Works of art, architecture, literature, film, and music that we encountered […]
How to square your square
FROM THE HALL OF KNOWLEDGE How to square your square By Bryan Godwin When thinking of early triumphs of architecture, the builders of ancient Egypt often draw our minds. Just how did this ancient society build what still amounts to some of the largest and most impressive monuments on Earth? […]
Beauty To Adorn: The Importance Of Lodge Architecture
Beauty to adorn: The Importance of Lodge Architecture Written by Curtis Scott Shumaker, Senior Deacon Members of Culver City-Foshay Lodge who have not visited many other lodges may not fully realize how fortunate we are to have our building.