Freemason social event

RVK2

Speaking as a lady Freemason who attends these functions regularly, jeans and t-shirts are not acceptable but neither is there any need to dress like it's ladies day at ascot. A smart pair of trousers and top for you and smart trousers and shirt for hubby will suffice, enjoy your afternoon

tomstickland

I didn't think the freemasons acknowledged that they really existed.

TheWaltons_3

tomstickland wrote: »

I didn't think the freemasons acknowledged that they really existed.

Me neither :rotfl:

ben500

tomstickland wrote: »

I didn't think the freemasons acknowledged that they really existed.

They don't exist, it is all myth put about to discredit freemasonry

Errata

Fulll on competitive dressing, even when it's themed !

mandyc

My husband has been a mason for 33 years. When he first joined it was very formal ie long dresses and ladies evenings starting at 2.00 pm on a Saturday afternoon with whist and then going on through afternoon tea onto dinner and "carriages" at 1.00 am. As a 20 something with a young family I found it hard going.

It is still formal in respect of speeches, toasts etc but is now a lot more relaxed. At our last Summer Social we had karioke. Some of the older lodge member disapproved but the truth is that numbers are falling and if they want to attract new members they will have to get themselves into the 21st century.

The main aim of the organisation is to raise money for charity. A few of the charities are masonic but if you look into it you will find that masons are major supporters of national charities.

Go to the "do" be yourself and enjoy it.

NAR

mto wrote: »

:eek: I don't do smart :rolleyes:. I wear a uniform to work and jeans and t-shirts out of work, and I haven't been invited to garden party or wedding in over 10 years (my mates just don't get married). Emergency shopping spree required I think.

Why? Do you really want to get into a circle that you obviously don't belong?

tomstickland

The main aim of the organisation is to raise money for charity.

If this is their main aim, then why do they shun publicity and create a reasonable level of negative opinions? Why not be an open charity organisation? Being a fraternal society, it is inevitable that the members' business will spill over into the world of work etc.

I've heard a number of stories relating to planning consent where it appears that members colluded.

ailuro2

I work with a mason- he calls it his religion-he has very distinct beliefs that are completely different to any mainstream religion- do a bit of homework before your DH gets involved- there's plenty of information about.

The public face of it is their charitable works. Even the excluded women will not know what is really going on. (According to my work colleague women are not allowed to join- but he refused to name any good reasons. Only one woman cleaner who was caught listening in was made to join to stop her passing on the secrets:p )

Of course we do joke about him behind his back, but he takes it oh so seriously.:rolleyes: He also claims never to be given a job on the strength of his handshake, but this is only his second job in 40 years,so maybe he never needed to.

pamaris

Yes... there is much controversy surrounding freemasons, and conspiracy theories abound. I have heard a few theories, from plausible to fantasy. Seems to me like a big back scratcher's club... set up to help fellow travelers rise through the ranks of the business world (and exclude others). Although, some weird and alarming religious rites are attached.

All I know from personal experience is that my great grandfather was a Mason. My great uncle would argue with him saying he just didn't think it was right to take a secrecy "oath unto death" (which was required.) After his death my great grandma was visited by one of the members who wanted her to allow him to be buried with his leather loin cloth to guard his soul. She said no thank you... could you please leave!