Neptune 5150

We hear in our ritual of “the hidden mysteries of nature and science.” The phrase is familiar. Too familiar. We often let it pass without a second thought. But pause for a moment. What does it mean? In the 17th century, Sir Isaac Newton suggested that the universe was like a great book. Written in the language of mathematics. The problem was …

One of the most fascinating and unusual facts about Freemasonry involves outer space. Brother Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin, the second man to walk on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969, carried with him a special deputation from the Grand Lodge of Texas. This authorised him to claim Tranquility Base the site of the lunar landing as being under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge …

Neptune meets on the first Thursday of January through to June and September through to December. Our September 4th meeting will be a Second Degree Ceremony and the Lodge will be close tyled at 6 PM, ensure your host requests dining for you at our Festive Board. All regular Freemasons are welcome but full credentials will be sought if unknown …

Examining Anderson Constitutions, the word ‘secret’ is found only a few times, once with a biblical connection to Samson, he told his wife and she told the authorities, hence Anderson wrote: ,,,after he [Samson] had revealed his secrets to his wife, that betrayed him into their hands [the lords of the Philistines]; for which Weakness he never had the honour …

Masons shall not confederate themselves in Chapters and Congregations. Masons were accused of keeping secrets as long ago as the 15th century. In 1425, in the reign of King Henry VI, there was as Act of Parliament entitled ‘Masons shall not confederate themselves in Chapters and Congregations.’‘Confederate themselves’ here means meeting in secret, and Henry VI outlawed such meetings. Well, …

Very Brief History of Freemasonry in General The origins of Freemasonry are still the subject of intense speculation, but as research into Freemasonry increases it is more certain that it descends from the organization of operative stonemasons who built the great cathedrals and churches in the middle ages, despite all the tittle-tattle from romantics that it has a more exotic …

Neptune Lodge was founded in 1930 when a group of like-minded Masons of the Temperance Lodge decided that a new lodge was warranted, perhaps one where members could enjoy a beer or two. Our history page will add insight to this event and more. Today, Neptune Lodge is still thriving and many new members have joined our Lodge, both from …