D.I.Y. LECTURES
These 'Do it Yourself' lectures are available for Lodges to use as they wish. In most cases, they can be delivered by groups of Brethren. Ideal for increasing involvement, especially of new members less used to speaking in public.
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Title |
Access |
Target |
Synopsis |
Cat |
Time (mins) |
Author |
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WR0100 |
Narration of the First Degree |
All |
Narration to accompany the performance of the 1st degree ceremony, comprising 17 separate pieces with indication of where in the ritual the piece is meant to be delivered |
Ceremony |
Ceremony + 50% |
Neville Barker Cryer |
|
WR0101 |
Narration on the Second Degree |
FC |
Narration to accompany the performance of the 2nd degree ceremony, comprising 15 separate pieces with indication of where in the ritual the piece is meant to be delivered |
Ceremony |
Ceremony + 50% |
Neville Barker Cryer |
|
WR0102 |
Narration on the Third Degree |
MM |
Narration to accompany the performance of the 3rd degree ceremony, comprising 16 separate pieces with indication of where in the ritual the piece is meant to be delivered |
Ceremony |
Ceremony + 50% |
Neville Barker Cryer |
|
WR0103 |
The Lecture of the First Degree |
EA |
A Catechetical Lecture explains the ceremony ritual by means of a series of questions and answers. This approach is ideal for a number of junior Brethren to work together. The Lecture of this Degree is divided into Sections, and throughout the whole, virtue is depicted in its most beautiful colours and the duties of morality are everywhere strictly enforced. This lecture is divided in to 7 parts |
Ceremony |
15 (each part) |
Unknown |
|
WR0104 |
The Lecture of the Second Degree |
FC |
A Catechetical Lecture explains the ceremony ritual by means of a series of questions and answers. This approach is ideal for a number of junior Brethren to work together. This lecture is divided in to 5 parts |
Ceremony |
15 (each part) |
Unknown |
|
WR0105 |
The Lecture of the Third Degree |
MM |
Narration to accompany the performance of the 3rd degree ceremony, comprising 16 separate pieces with indication of where in the ritual the piece is meant to be delivered |
Ceremony |
15 (each part) |
Unknown |
|
WR0106 |
The Walking Charge (Third Degree) |
MM |
Is intended to remind a new Master Mason of the vows he took in the course of his journey through the three Degrees. After a short address he is then walked round the Temple, where he is shown the working tools, is reminded of the importance of charity, and of the grips and signs in the three Degrees. Mostly in the form of verse. |
Ceremony |
15 to 20 |
Unknown |
|
WR0107 |
Robert Burns |
All |
Detailing what is known about the man, the husband, the Mason and Burns Night |
People |
15 |
Mike Ryan |
|
WR0108 |
The Building of King Solomons Temple |
All |
Covers the pre-planning, the supply of timber, the building process and many of the features and articles of the Temple, finishing with details of the workforce. |
History |
15 |
Mike Ryan |
|
WR0109 |
A Journey Around the Lodge Room |
All |
Starting with an explanation of the Officers and the original symbolism of their positions, progressing through the Pillars, the candlesticks, the Inner Guard, wands, tracing boards and finally the carpet |
Misc. |
30 |
Mike Ryan |
|
WR0110 |
The Tyler or Outer Guard |
All |
Comprehensively explains the development of the Tylers duties from the early days and the progression through to the important duties that we are familiar with today. |
Misc. |
25 |
Mike Ryan |
|
WR0111 |
The Jewels of the Craft |
All |
An opportunity for each of the Officers of a Lodge to explain the meaning and significance of the Jewel with which they were invested at the Installation meeting |
Items |
20 |
David Battye |
|
WR0112 |
Naval Freemasons |
All |
Naval Lodges |
History |
20 |
George Robert Fraser Platt |