Brethren, we’re uncles!
Congratulations to Bro. Oliver and his wife Yvonne on the birth of Marie yesterday! She is the younger sister of Tim.(Oliver, your e-mail inbox is full! Please accept my congratulations and warmest wishes via the M

Masonic Week 2010
Brotherens, I know it is only November, but now is a good time to make your plans for Masonic Week 2010.For those who do not know, Masonic Week was initiated in the late 1930s in anticipation of the founding

‘Masonry, religion, and Pike’
It comes up so often, The Magpie Mason had to address it eventually. In fact, it came up in conversation today on Masonic Light, and it figured into the discussion at the meeting of

Support the (Alchemical) Arts!
Alchemy Journal seeks PatronsAs Magpie readers may know, patronage is a longstanding necessity in the publishing world that serves readers of esoterica and similar literature. Alchemy Journal

‘Passing the baton’
Mike Lakat and Bud York, both Past Grand Commanders, greet SK Thurman Pace. (Stock photo.)For 43 years, Thurman C. Pace, Jr. has presided in the East of Trinity Commandery when conferring the Order of the Temple, but las