TALKS AVAILABLE FOR MARK LODGES IN THE

Commentary on the Mark Degree: A demonstration ceremony of the Mark Advancement with commentary. Requires a Lodge to conduct a demonstration which is paused several times for an explanation of what has just taken place. Requires two commentators to assist. The obligation is not taken to save time. About the same duration as a normal Advancement.
Written by Neville Barker Cryer from his book ‘What do you know about Ritual’

The Development of Mark Masonry in England by Bro. F.C.Lomax How the Mark Degree developed in England. A paper of approximately 30 minutes

The Mark and the Arch by Bro. F.C.Lomax Why is the Mark not part of the Royal Arch in England.  About 30 mins.

The Royal Ark Mariner Degree The story of the development of the degree. A paper of about 20 minutes

The Masonic Degree of Mark Man The catechism of the old degree of Mark Man which follows on from the Fellowcraft degree. About 20 minutes

Ten Short papers by VW Bro Neville Barker Cryer from his book ‘Tell me More About the Mark Degree’ of ten minutes duration:

An appraisal of the English, Irish and Scottish Mark Degree Ceremonies
by R.W.Bro.P.G.Williams, P.G.S.W., G.M.R.A.C.  About 30 minutes

The Mark Degree in Scotland by George Draffen of Newington About 15 minutes

Extracts from ‘The Freemasons’ Manual by Jeremiah How 1862 including Mark Mason,
Mark Master, Charge to be read at Opening the Lodge and other small excerpts. Duration varies according which extracts are chosen.

All of these papers can be obtained via Bro. Fred Lomax Tel 01257-400237
e-mail: fredlomax @blueyonder.co.uk

Other papers will be added to this list as they emerge.