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Charity

Brotherly Love

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Tfounded are Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth.
To both women and men Freemasons, a brother
refers not only to the members of their respective
Orders but to the ‘Whole of Society’. As W Bro
Elaine Malone, the Deputy Grand Secretary of the
Order of Women’s Freemasons (OWF), explains
“It is right that Freemasonry is there to help those
less fortunate in society who have suffered more
than we have, especially during the pandemic”.
Elaine saw on Twitter the Essex Provincial tweet
about the Shoebox 500 Challenge and contacted
Chris Hicks of Thomas Ralling Lodge No 2508 who
is responsible for events, PR and communications
at Loughton Masonic Centre, where her own OWF
Lodge Diligence No 179 meets, to see if they could
join in to help the homeless.
Elaine received a reply from the Deputy Provincial Grand Master In-Charge, Paul Reeves, who thanked Elaine for her
interest and said that he was more than happy for her Lodge to get involved. To co-ordinate, Peter Low, the Provincial
Communications Offi cer asked Ian Graham to be the linkman and he arranged for Lodge Diligence to support his
Upminster Masonic Hall based Chafford Lodge No 5510 Shoebox 500 Team.
The lady Brethren of Lodge Diligence raised £150 which Elaine used to buy
drinks, shampoos, body lotion, deodorants, tissues, wet wipes and female
hygiene products. Another member, Eileen Colls, is also in Lodge Diligence.
Margaret Gibson, a Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies and the lady
Brethren of her two Lodges also joined in, Colchester Priory No 155 collected a
number of items and Obedience No 346, which meets at Witham Masonic Hall,
raised £90 to add to the items they had collected. The picture shows Elaine,
Eileen and Margaret delivering their Shoebox items to Ian Graham for the
Chafford Lodge Team entry.
Lady Freemasons are an intrinsic part of modern-day Freemasonry. The OWF was formed in 1908.
The ladies wear regalia the same as the men and buy from the same shops. Their ritual is identical and, like the men,
there are a number of different workings. Lodge Diligence No 179 supports events at Loughton Masonic Centre and the
OWF supports County shows, Freshers’ Fairs and had a stand at the Open House event at UGLE, “It’s all about getting
involved” said Elaine who also works hard to encourage new and young members to join the OWF stating “They are the
future of Freemasonry”.
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Daniella Penn is the Grand Master of the
OWF which explains that Freemasons are Hi, my name is Brother Ben Adams. I am a current member and WM
taught to be tolerant towards all people and of Herongate Lodge 4960. I am also a licensed BACP therapist and
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towards all. This should resonate with all support to anyone who may need it.
Essex Freemasons, as her namesake and
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dedicated to you. It’s been a challenging year brethren,
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city of “Brotherly Love”. to a qualified therapist who just happens to be a mason,

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