Scottish Rite-SJ Members can now enjoy Morals & Dogma the Annotated Edition Audiobook FREE in the Members only section of ScottishRite.org. In this interview, Grand Archivist and author of the book Arturo de Hoyos discusses how the book came together and how serendipity brings us the full work on the anniversary of Albert Mackey communicating the degrees to Albert Pike.

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Press Release

The Masonic Book Club Is Restarted!

Washington, DC, September 16, 2020:  

The Masonic Book Club (MBC), formed in 1970 by Brothers Alphonse Cerza and Louis Williams, has been restarted fifty years later by the Supreme Council, 33°, SJ USA, to continue the MBC mission of printing fine Masonic books. After forty years of service to the Craft, the directors in 2010 decided to dissolve the original MBC. In 2017 MW Barry Weer, 33°, the last president of the MBC, transferred the MBC name and assets to the Supreme Council, 33°, SJ USA. The revived Masonic Book Club has the goals of publishing classic Masonic books and of supporting Scottish Rite SJ USA philanthropies. Membership is open to anyone 18 years or older interested in the history of Freemasonry and allows them to purchase MBC editions at a pre-publication discount.

The club originally was limited to 333 members, but the number eventually expanded to nearly 2,000, with 1,083 members when it dissolved in 2010. The new MBC will have a different business model from the old. Most significantly, there will be no dues; being a member entitles you to purchase books at a prepublication discount. An editorial committee (Arturo de Hoyos, S. Brent Morris, and others) will select the books using survey feedback from MBC members. The first publication should be announced in early 2021 with anticipated shipment 3–4 months later.

For more details, check out the Masonic Book Club page at https://scottishrite.org/media-publications/masonic-book-club/. For specific questions, write to mbc@scottishrite.org.

Brethren,

We finally come to the end of the story of Emil Weber and Sandy Olds. I hope that you have found it of interest. This side note to the story of the Masonic Temple at Third and Alder, ended up taking 3 months to unravel and became a book in itself. Through it we have learned the stories of many of our Masonic Brothers, from simple farmers to Supreme Court Justices, within the backdrop of this tale of murder, corruption and betrayal (which did not involve Masons)

In this difficult year I leave you with this, be honest and true, be peaceable citizens and stand up for what is right, reject violence, immorality and dishonesty. Repudiate those who spread violence, fear, hatred and division. Study and verify before you spread information, and remember that we see the hateful things some of you post. Don’t be an unwitting servant of foreign and domestic powers seeking to divide and confuse us with lies. Try to understand those working for positive change, and reject those who rephrase things to sow discord. We all need clean air, water and food to survive and the destruction of our environment for the profit of the few is an attack on our own children and grandchildren. We are the greatest nation because we contain people from all nations. There are good and bad people in both parties, so generalized finger pointing is a disservice to Truth. All people are equal in the Eyes of the Great Architect. God is not a racist, a sexist or a religious bigot, God is Love. Remember your obligations and do Good unto all, not just because it is a duty, but because it is Right.

Finally my Brethren be well and safe and live in peace, and may the God of Love and Peace delight to dwell with you and Bless you.

Sincerely and Fraternally,
Michael D. Robinson 32º K.C.C.H.
Orient Historian

Brethren,

Here is part six of the ongoing saga the 4th Trial of Sand Olds. Also included is the story of Thomas Tongue. As Grand Orator in 1888 he presented a jewel of Masonic wisdom, herein included. There will be at least one more part to bring everything to a conclusion.
Enjoy

Michael Robinson 32 KCCH
Orient Historian

Brethren,
Now for the third time Sandy Olds goes on trial for murder. Will this decide the matter? Don’t count on it. Included also are the stories of Brother Bellinger of the defense and Bro. Page for the prosecution.

Michael Robinson 32º, K.C.C.H.,
Orient Historian

Brethren,
The case now goes to the Supreme Court of Oregon, where two of the three justices were Masons.

S&F,
Michael Robinson 32º K.C.C.H.
Orient Historian