Monday, April 7, 2008

The Lost Treasure of the Knights Templar to be released later this month ...
Malta Independent Online, Malta - Mar 23, 2008
The story follows Danish teenage friends on holiday in Malta in search of a lost treasure of the Templar knights said to be buried on the island. ...


Knight Templars, Masons clean up cemetery
Lake City Reporter, FL - Apr 6, 2008
Members of the Knight Templars and Lake City Masons from lodge 27 spent Saturday beautifying Scarborough Cemetery. “We’re cleaning up this cemetery because ...

Back with a vengeance?


The British newspaper The Guardian sends its reporter on the streets of London, in search of modern Knights Templar - and apparently finding some! Not surprisingly, they seem to be hiding as accountants - seeing they invented the banking system.


Saunière’s bankers


The first extra-priestly income Saunière laid his hands on, came from the Countess de Chambord. But, as the Société Perillos reveals, it is not the only time that the Habsburg family made contact with Saunière - or gave money.



Knights carry on mission
Myrtle Beach Sun News, SC - Apr 5, 2008
Alexander is prior, essentially the spiritual and administrative leader, of the Templar group: The Priory of St. Vincent. ...
Upstarts Derided By True Templar
East Herts Herald 24, UK - Apr 3, 2008
A HERTFORD member of mysterious religious military order the Knights Templar has poured scorn on an assembly call printed in a national newspaper. ...
Lambuth to unveil Knights Templar papers today
Jackson Sun, TN - Mar 28, 2008
Lambuth University will unveil its newly acquired reproduction of the Proceedings Against the Templar at its library at 4 this afternoon. ...
'Da Vinci Code' debunked
Jackson Sun, TN - Apr 3, 2008
The Knights Templar was a group of soldiers sanctioned by the Roman Catholic Church that protected Europeans making the pilgrimage to Jerusalem after the ...

openPR (press release)
Walking to Jerusalem Inspires a Poignant Tale of Courage and ...
openPR (press release), Germany - Apr 4, 2008
Their courageous journey traced one marched a millennium ago by early pilgrims, Crusaders, and tho

Opening up the London home of the medieval Knights of St John
Times Online, UK - Mar 24, 2008
When the Knights Templar were disbanded in 1309, the Pope gave their property to the Hospitallers, making the order fabulously wealthy and allowing them to ...

The last charge
Guardian, UK - Mar 18, 2008
Almost 700 years after the Pope burned their leader at the stake, the Knights Templar are back. Or are they? Patrick Barkham tries to find out why the ...


Rocker Jimmy Page will be Keeping his Morris Tapestry for Now


Several of you asked about what Jimmy Page's William Morris tapestry (designed by Edward Burne-Jones and woven at William Morris' shop) sold for at auction last month. I've been checking back at Sotheby's regularly and it turns out that it didn't sell.

Although many other items in the auction sold for several times their value, the tapestry failed to sell for its reserve price, and will remain in Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page's extensive collection of Pre-Raphaelite art.

Page purchased the tapestry back in 1978 for $80,000 and is only the third person to have owned it. He put it up for auction because the mammoth art piece (it's 24 feet wide) is too heavy for him to hang on the oak panelings at his new mansion near the Thames. Perhaps he will be lending it to a museum since he can't display it at home.

For more info, check out the Guardian's report.

If you'd like to see what the other items in the auction sold for, you can take a look at Sotheby's website. You'll need an account, but it's worth signing up just to look at all the beautiful artwork they have!


West Kerr Current
Early Masons still honored in historic Kerrville building
West Kerr Current, TX - 39 minutes ago
The Masonic building is owned by Dell M. Sheftall, one of the newest members of the very active Kerr County Historical Commission. ...

Pueblo Chieftain
Annual Masons dinner today
Pueblo Chieftain, CO - 9 hours ago
The Masons Eureka Lodge No. 2 will host Frederick Blue, the Prince Hall grand master of Fountain, at its annual dinner ceremony set for 6 pm today. ...

Vancouver's Masonic Lodge marks 150th anniversary
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Apr 5, 2008
Ken McCoy, Tom Macready, Richard Flett and Jim Thompson are four of 127 active Masons celebrating this year as one of Vancouver's least visible charitable ...
Celebrate the ‘Grange, Masons, and More’ Sunday
Westwood Press, MA - Apr 5, 2008
Richard Ryder, who represents Masonic lodges from the 6 th District of MA, will be at the exhibit to answer any questions and tell more of its history. ...
European unions
The Lawyer, UK - 1 hour ago
But they don't always run smoothly Imagine a world where Eversheds has a turnover of £500m, Pinsent Masons is larger than Simmons & Simmons and CMS Cameron ...
Masons holding Friendship Night
Southwest Booster, Canada - Apr 4, 2008
Swift Current Masonic Lodge #26 is inviting prospective members and those interested in learning more about Freemasonry to attend a Masonic Friendship Night ...
Property brings silver lining for Morson founders
Crain's Manchester Business, UK - 15 hours ago
But while the share price is damaging the family wealth, the Masons have another iron in the fire. The company announced plans to build a new headquarters ...LON:MRN
New Book Helps Companies Remedy Shortfall In Employees' Data ...
PR Web (press release), WA - 7 hours ago
Written by leading data protection experts from international law firm Pinsent Masons LLP, the book provides anyone involved in the protection and security ...
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Masons open doors to public
Rice Lake Chronotype, WI - Apr 3, 2008
Wisconsin Attorney General JB Van Hollen is a Grand Master of Masons and will help with the event, including the dedication of the banquet room to Herman ...

Cement Masons Recruit Apprentices ReadMedia (Press Release), NY - Apr 2, 2008 NORTH TONAWANDA, NY (04/02/2008; 1456)(readMedia)-- The Cement Masons Joint Apprenticeship Committee, Local 111, will conduct recruitment from April 3 ...

Cement Mason Job Description
American Chronicle, CA - Apr 4, 2008
Cement masons are always in need where there is any construction work going on. To furnish and to give different specialized shapes and looks to the ...

This week in history: Advice from a general
Utica Observer Dispatch, NY - Apr 6, 2008
The home will care for orphans and elderly Masons from across the state. This week, Gen. Daniel Butterfield – the native Utican now living in New York City ...
Masons note history, looking for members
TownTimesNews.com, CT - Apr 3, 2008
The oldest fraternal organization in Watertown, chartered in December 1790, now in its 218th year, the Federal Masonic Lodge No.17, shared a great deal of ...
Masonic Lodge plans Sunday Open House
Barron News-Shield, WI - Apr 3, 2008
In this light, the local chapter of Masons, hailing from the Blue Hills Masonic Lodge in Rice Lake, is holding an open house this Sunday from 1:30-4 pm ...
Mason's Larranaga signs extension
Fairfaxtimes.com - Apr 2, 2008
By Jason Mackey George Mason men's basketball coach Jim Larranaga has signed a three-year extension to remain a Patriot through the 2014-15 season. ...
ECMS leveling part of Mason's club foundation
El Campo Leader News, TX - Apr 2, 2008
By BRENDA SOMMER bsommer@leader-news.com When Masons level the cornerstone at the new El Campo Middle School Saturday, it won't be the only building in the ...

Fitch Affirms Legg Mason's IDR at 'A'; Outlook Remains Negative
Earthtimes, UK - Apr 1, 2008
NEW YORK - (Business Wire) Fitch has affirmed the Issuer Default Rating (IDR) and senior debt rating of Legg Mason (LM). The Rating Outlook remains Negative ...LM
Child identification program to be hosted by Masons
Kirksville Daily Express and Daily News, MO - Apr 1, 2008
There are five components to the Missouri Child Identification Program, including digital photos, digital fingerprints, vital information and emergency ...
Masons make £619 for NSPCC
Lynn News, UK - Apr 1, 2008
By Staff Copy A TOTAL of £619.22 was made for the Downham branch of the NSPCC when a fundraising event was held at the town's Masonic Hall. ...

Romancing the Cornerstone By Craig Shirley
Town Hall, DC - Apr 2, 2008
Perhaps long ago these artifacts were taken covertly by the Masons in order to protect them from people bent on destroying them and their legacy. ...

Masonic group faces losing its historic home after problems with rent
The Herald, UK - 18 hours ago
The order, still officially led by the long-gone King of Scots, may follow several other masonic lodges in abandoning the hall, which was built by ...



New York Press
Ecstatic Sunset Blood at the Masonic Temple
New York Press, NY - Mar 28, 2008
At the Masonic Temple, beer flows from keg taps in summertime coolers and attractive, tattooed girls and guys make chit chat with you while dispensing the ...

Vancouver's Masonic Lodge marks 150th anniversary
Seattle Post Intelligencer - Apr 5, 2008
Ken McCoy, Tom Macready, Richard Flett and Jim Thompson are four of 127 active Masons celebrating this year as one of Vancouver's least visible charitable ...
Monroe Masonic building to receive historic designation April 6
The Photo News, NY - Apr 4, 2008
By Leo E. Laurence Monroe - History will be made in Monroe when the Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge of the state of New York designates the McGarrah ...
Town ponders mystery in history
Worcester Telegram, MA - 6 hours ago
Old Stone Church Day also included events at the Historical Society building and the Masonic Temple. The Historical Society displayed the silver church ...
Not News: Masonic Still A Mess
SFist, CA - Apr 4, 2008
On one of our runs the other day through the Panhandle, we slowed down at the intersection at Masonic to make sure that no cars were careening towards us to ...
Masonic Lodge plans Sunday Open House
Barron News-Shield, WI - Apr 3, 2008
In this light, the local chapter of Masons, hailing from the Blue Hills Masonic Lodge in Rice Lake, is holding an open house this Sunday from 1:30-4 pm ...
Time called on historic pub
New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - Apr 5, 2008
By Alice Hudson The Masonic Tavern looks set to become apartments. Photo / The Masonic Tavern looks set to become apartments. Photo / Michael Craig One of ...
Hot Tickets
WJR, MI - 49 minutes ago
Detroit's Masonic Temple Theatre is one of America's largest theatrical houses and features a variety live stage performances. For information on upcoming ...
In the Neighborhood
Battle Creek Enquirer, MI - 6 hours ago
Saladin Shrine Trust for Children is hosting a screening clinic for children from 9 to 11 am April 23 at the Battle Creek Masonic Lodge, 133 E. Michigan Ave ...


Mt. Zion Masonic Lodge Salutes County’s Honor Society Students
Fulton County News, PA - Apr 3, 2008
774, Free and Accepted Masons, congratulated Fulton County’s National Honor Society students with a meal and entertainment Saturday eve-ning at the firehall ...
Masons holding Friendship Night
Southwest Booster, Canada - Apr 4, 2008
Swift Current Masonic Lodge #26 is inviting prospective members and those interested in learning more about Freemasonry to attend a Masonic Friendship Night ...
Gem and Mineral Show
KFYR-TV, ND - 15 hours ago
... a member of the gem and mineral society. It has regular meeting the first Sunday of every month at the Masonic Center at 1009 Basin Avenue in Bismarck.
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