THE DORMER MASONIC STUDY CIRCLE – Founded 1938
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Contents of Transactions – (1-217 available on 75th Anniversary CD from Dormer)
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The Pythagorean Tradition in Freemasonry
The Mystical Quest in Freemasonry
Freemasonry and the Ancient Wisdom
Freemasonry: How, Whence and Whither
Freemasonry and the Message of Aquaria
The Deeper Symbolism of Freemasonry
A Few Reflections of a PM of Leopold Lodge No. 1571
The Masonic Trinity and the Way of the Cross
The Meaning and Purpose of Freemasonry
The Kabbalah and Freemasonry
Freemasonry and the Doctrine of Reincarnation
The True Freemasonry: Exoteric and Esoteric – Part 1
The True Freemasonry: Exoteric and Esoteric – Part 2
Evolutionary Symbolism
Arithmetical, Geometrical and Masonic Symbolism
The Lodge Man
18 Masonic Anthropometric Cosmogenesis
19(ii)Freemasonry and the New Testament
19 War in Masonic Perspective
20 Freemasonry: the Knocks and Their Significance
21 Freemasonry and the Reconstruction of the Spiritual Ideal
22 Freemasonry & Pauline Doctrine of the ‘Great Work’ – Raising the Dead
23 Freemasonry & Pauline Doctrine of the ‘Great Work’ – Metapsychology
24 Freemasonry & Pauline Doctrine of the ‘Great Work’ – Metaphysics
25 Freemasonry & Pauline Doctrine of ‘Great Work’ – Superphysical World
26 Seeking a Master
27 The Emblem of the Dormer Masonic Study Circle
28 The Spiritual Significance of Some of Our Symbols
29 The Alchemical Approach to Freemasonry
30 Masonic Foundations
31 The Craft Journey
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Concerning God & Religions: Part 1 – Introduction
Concerning God & Religions: Part 2 – the First Initiation
Concerning God & Religions: Part 3 – the Second Initiation
Concerning God & Religions: Part 4 – the Third Initiation
Concerning God & Religions: Part 5 – the Fourth Initiation
Concerning God & Religions: Part 6 – the Fifth Initiation
Concerning God & Religions: Part 7 – Immediate Objectives of the Craft
Concerning God & Religions: Part 8 – Objectives of the Craft Conclusion
J.R. Cleland
R.A.L. Harland
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R.A.L. Harland
H. Bell
J.R. Cleland
R.A.L. Harland
J.R. Cleland
R.A.L. Harland
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R.A.L. Harland
J.R. Cleland
L.S. Weatherstone
J.R. Cleland
J.R. Cleland
R.A.L. Harland
F.B. Brook
J.R. Cleland
R.A.L. Harland
R.A.L. Harland
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R.A.L. Harland
R.A.L. Harland
A. Cathcart Bruce
L.S. Weatherstone
F.V. Mataraly
J.R. Cleland
W.H. Topley
J.R. Cleland
R.A.L. Harland
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The Great Work in Speculative Freemasonry
Some Preliminary Notes on Craft Symbolism
The Masonic Retreat
Freemasonry and the Science of Spiritual Progression
Concerning Belief
Some Notes on Craft Symbolism
A Brief Sketch of Freemasonry and the Symbols of the First Degree
Some of the Symbols of the First Degree
Masonic Light
The Quest Motive in Speculative Freemasonry
The Symbols of the Second Degree
The Ancient Mysteries and Modern Freemasonry
The Third Degree – an Interpretation Part 1
The Third Degree – an Interpretation Part 2
Freemasonry and Catholicity
Some Further Notes on Craft Symbolism
Gems of Masonic Thought
Freemasonry and Spiritual Disciplines
Explanatory Notes on Craft Symbolism
Freewill and Predestination: the Masonic Conception - Pt 1 Repentance
What Freemasonry Means to Me – an Interpretation Part 1
Freewill and Predestination: the Masonic Conception - Pt 2 Return
What Freemasonry Means to Me – an Interpretation Part 2
The Hidden Mysteries of Nature and Science
Masonic Education
Freemasonry as the Hermetic Art – Part 1 Analysis
Freemasonry as the Hermetic Art – Part 2 Synthesis
Freemasonry and the Western Tradition – Part 1
The Masonic Quest for Truth
Freemasonry and the Western Tradition – Part 2
Masonic Light
The Use and Purpose of Symbolism with Notes on the Mosaic Pavement
The Spiritual Aspect of the Third Degree
Further Reflections on the Third Degree
The Steps of Man
Some Questions and Answers
The Tracing Board of the First Degree
A Regular Progression
The Badge and the Mystic Sign
Some Reflections on the Immovable Jewels
The Spiritual Aspect of the First Degree
Symbols
The Spiritual Aspects of Freemasonry
Freemasonry and the Zodiac – Part 1
Freemasonry and the Zodiac – Part 2
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R.A.L. Harland
J.R. Cleland
L.S. Weatherstone
J.R. Cleland
R.A.L. Harland
E.H. Shackleton
E.H. Shackleton
J.R. Cleland
R.A.L. Harland
E.H. Shackleton
R.A.L. Harland
E.H. Shackleton
E.H. Shackleton
J.R. Cleland
R.A.L. Harland
R.A.L. Harland
J.R. Cleland
R.A.L. Harland
J.R. Cleland
J. Cherry
J.R. Cleland
J. Cherry
R.A.L. Harland
A.H. Bentley
J.R. Cleland
J.R. Cleland
J.R. Cleland
R.A.L. Harland
J.R. Cleland
B.C. Portsmouth
P.J. Gill
B.C. Portsmouth & W.C. Ginbey
C.H. Blake
G.E. Harrington
A. Cathcart Bruce
R.A.L. Harland
G.E. Harrington
Rev R. Gledhill
A. Garlick
B.C. Portsmouth & W.C. Ginbey
B.C. Portsmouth
B.C. Portsmouth & W.C. Ginbey
J.D. Blakeley
J.D. Blakeley
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The Tracing Boards of the Second Degree
R.A.L. Harland
The Opening of the Lodge
C.M. de Beer
The Spiritual Aspect of a Mason’s Working Tools
B.C. Portsmouth & W.C. Ginbey
Spiritual Gleanings in Freemasonry
J.A. Gilchrist
The Mission of Masonry in a Changing World
F.J. Scully
Masonic Light
Rev R. Gledhill
Some Thoughts on the Tracing Board of the Third Degree
C.M. de Beer
Trees of All Sorts
G.E. Harrington
The Fourth Part of a Circle
J.D. Blakeley
The Tracing Board of the Third Degree
R.A.L. Harland
Ecclesiastes 12
Rev R. Gledhill
More Light
F.W. Newman
Spiritual Understanding of the Masonic Lodge & its Principal Officers
B.C. Portsmouth & W.C. Ginbey
The Approach to Freemasonry – Part 1
G.A. Culham
The Beginnings and the Endings
F. Martin
The Long Journey
J.A. Gilchrist
The Ceremony of Initiation
R.A.L. Harland
Walter Leslie Wilmshurst (1867-1939)
A. Cathcart Bruce
The Symbolism of the Past Master’s Jewel
C.G. Nicholas
The Approach to Freemasonry – Part 2
G.A. Culham
The Mount of Blessing
A. Cathcart Bruce
The Ceremony of Raising
R.A.L. Harland
Objects of Freemasonry
C.G. Castellas
An Allegory of Human Motives
F.W. Newman
The Masonic Conception of Time and Eternity
R.A.L. Harland
Masonic Symbolism Ancient Religions & Zoroasters Circle of Perfection H.O. Kased
Brotherly Love
P.J. Bharwani
The Story of Great Queen Street & the Headquarters of the Craft
E.H. Shackleton
Gate and the Sanctuary of Freemasonry
R.A.L. Harland
Progressive Reflections of the Three Craft Degrees – Part 1
W.H. Topley
Progressive Reflections of the Three Craft Degrees – Part 2
W.H. Topley
A Unique Ceremony
A. Cathcart Bruce
The Masonic Way (Ruysbroeck)
F.V. Mataraly
The Tree of Life & the Mystical Ladder in Ancient Religions & Mysteries H.O. Kased
The Spirit of Freemasonry
R.A.L. Harland
Ancient Lodge of Magi: Further Gleanings from the Mount of Blessing H.O. Kased
“The Harland Memorial Transaction”
WBro R.A.L. Harland - Obituary
Stability: the Balance of Truth
R.A.L. Harland
The Masonic Path – Part 1: Interview Preparation & Initiation
A.H. Bentley
The Bark of this Life (Reflections on the Second Degree)
J. Kershaw
With the Centre (Reflections on Third Degree & the Royal Arch)
J. Kershaw
The Masonic Path – Part 2: Completion of Initiation Ceremony
A.H. Bentley
Duly Prepared
F. Martin
Pomegranates and Chapters
J.D. Blakeley
The Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man
E.J. Samuel
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Reflections on Allegory and Symbolism in Freemasonry
An Interpretation of the Ceremony of Initiation
Fundamental Concepts of Freemasonry
Initiation
The Birth of a New Grand Lodge
The Ancient Landmarks of Freemasonry
Evidences of Masonry in Ancient Civilization
The Masonic Path – Part 3: Charge after Initiation
Tracing Boards
The Masonic Apron
The Masonic Path – Part 3 cont’d: the First Tracing Board
The Liberal Arts
Truth and the Mind of Man
Masonic Knowledge
A Tribute to Departed Merit – WBro S.W. Clark
In the Beginning – the Initiation of Man
The Liberal Arts - Music
The Masonic Working Tools
The Masonic Path – Part 4: Open and Close in First Degree
Masonry the Builder
Tribute to WBro C.J. Green – President 1972-1974
The Hidden Manna of Freemasonry
The Masonic Path – Part 5: Ceremony of Passing
The Masonic Path – Part 6: 2nd Deg – Tracing Board, Opening & Closing
Jacob’s Ladder of the Summit of Our Profession
The Spoken Word
Hiram Abide
The Ear of Corn near a Fall of Water
The Three Grand Principles in Freemasonry
The Officers of the Lodge
Freemasonry in the Age of Instability
Temple Builders
With the Centre
Masonic Wisdom
Recovering That which Was Lost
The Artificers
The Hidden Masters
The Healing Power of Freemasonry
The Pythagorean Tradition in Freemasonry (Reprint of 1)
The Mystical Quest in Freemasonry (Reprint of 2)
Memorial Transaction – WBro R.W. Harwood
Our Affinity with the Ancient Egyptians
The Holy Royal Arch of Jerusalem
This Peculiar System of Morality
Memorial Transaction – WBro J.H.E. Marshall
The Mission and Purpose of Freemasonry
C.G. Nicholas
J.H.M. Dulley
H.M. Selzer
W.A. Ralph
C.R. Manasseh
W.G. Lightbourn
W.J. Gregson
A.H. Bentley
Canon R. Gledhill
S.H. Zuckerman
A.H. Bentley
G.E. Harrington
R.W. Harwood
C.G. Nicholas
S.W. Clark
G.E. Harrington
R.W. Harwood
A.H. Bentley
R.W. Harwood
C.J. Green
A.H. Bentley
A.H. Bentley
J.F.W. Page
G.E. Harrington
J.D. Blakeley
O.A. Sogbanmu
R.W. Harwood
H. Hindle
J.D. Blakeley
G.E. Harrington
C.G. Nicholas
B.C.A. Pottinger
G.E. Harrington
B.C.A. Pottinger
B.C.A. Pottingeer
B.C.A. Pottinger
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R.A.L. Harland
R.W. Harwood
E.H. Shackleton
B.C.A. Pottinger
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Illustrated by Symbols
The Craft and the Royal Arch - Part 1: Continuity of Ceremonial
Craft & Royal Arch - Part 2: Certificate & Continuity of Symbolism
Freemasonry and the Ancient Wisdom (Reprint of 3)
Freemasonry: How, Whence and Whither (Reprint of 4)
Memorial Transaction – WBro A.H. Bentley
The Meaning, Purpose and Symbolism of Freemasonry – Parts1 & 2
Paths of Heavenly Science – Part 1
Paths of Heavenly Science – Part 2
Four Plus Three Equals Seven
The Mystic Journey from Square to Circle
Daily Advancement in Masonic Knowledge
Equilibrium through Movement
Creative Imagination
Give Me that Word
Religion in Speculative Freemasonry
Freemasonry and the Message of Aquaria (Reprint of 5)
The Deeper Symbolism of Freemasonry (Reprint of 6)
Gnosticism and Freemasonry
Reflections on the Selected Writings of WBro Henry Topley
An Ethereal Mansion Not Made with Hands Eternal in the Heavens
The Masonic Penalties
Mysticism in Speculative Masonry
The Twelve Labours of Hercules
Principles of Intellectual Truth – Part 1
Principles of Intellectual Truth – Part 2
The Masonic Trinity and the Way of the Cross (Reprint of 8)
The Meaning and Purpose of Freemasonry (Reprint of 9)
Kabbalah and the Craft
Biblical Quabalah – Part 1 (Text)
Biblical Quabalah – Part 2 (Diagrams)
Philosophy in Speculative Masonry
Elements of Masonic Research
A Dreadful and Afflicting Sight
Heart Expanded by Benevolence
Volition: Our Silent Companion
The Honourable Sentiments
Mystic, Magi and the Light
Freemasonry and the Doctrine of Reincarnation (Reprint of 11)
The Feminine in the Lodge
Judge with Candour
The True Freemasonry: Exoteric and Esoteric – Part 1 (Reprint of 12)
The True Freemasonry: Exoteric and Esoteric – Part 2 (Reprint of 13)
Contemplate on Your Inevitable Destiny
Initiation and the Chain of Light
Freemasonry and the Evolution of Spiritual Consciousness
J.H.E. Marshall
J.H.E. Marshall
J.H.E. Marshall
R.A.L. Harland
R.A.L. Harland
A.H. Bentley
B.C.A. Pottinger
B.C.A. Pottinger
C.M. de Beer
C.M. de Beer
C.M. de Beer
J. Makin
H.M. Selzer
J. Douglas
R.A.L. Harland
R.A.L. Harland
H.M. Selzer
M.A. Birch
T. Paget
Sep 1987
T. Paget
Nov 1988
J. Douglas
E.H. Shackleton
B.C.A. Pottinger
B.C.A. Pottinger
J.R. Cleland
R.A.L. Harland
W.K. MacNulty
Townsend
Townsend
J. Douglas
J. Douglas
B.C.A. Pottinger
B.C.A. Pottinger
B.C.A. Pottinger
S. Goulder
R. Amodia
R.A.L. Harland
T. Paget
S. Goulder
R.A.L. Harland
R.A.L. Harland
S. Goulder
C.M. Davison
C.M. Davison
191 The Temple in Freemasonry
192 … and Draw Designs on
193 Freemasonry and the Temple of Jerusalem
194 Freemasonry and Number
195 The Symbolism of the Unicorn
196 Egyptian Masonry
197 Freemasonry to Freedom? Study of Science & Nature & the Toltec Path
198 An Approach to the Tarot
199 The Three Colours of the Chapter: Black, White and Red
200 Explanation of Masonic Symbolism of Working Tools of the Passion
201 Melchizedek: the Grand High Priest
202 The Militia Crucifera Evangelica
203 Pillars Trees and Triangles: the Hebrew Kabbalah and Freemasonry
204 The Symbolism of the Cube
205 The Manifestation of Existence
206 The Pillars at the Porchway of King Solomon’s Temple
207 Casper David Friedrich’s Altar and Allegorical Expression
208 Tracing Boards of St. John’s No VI, (Scotland) circa 1600
208(2) Historical Sketch of Old Inverness Kilwinning St. John’s No. VI
210 Ancient Freemasonry and Modern Times
211 The Tracing Boards of the First Degree (Reprint of 83)
212 The Tracing Boards of the Second Degree (Reprint of 89)
213 The Tracing Boards of the Third Degree (Reprint of 95)
214 Dormer Miscellany 1-5: Questions and Answers
215 The Lodge Man (Reprint of Transaction 16)
216 Francis Bacon, Viscount St. Alban
217 The Kabbalah and Freemasonry (Reprint of Transaction 10)
C.M. Davison
B.C.A. Pottinger
S. Goulder
S. Goulder
S. Goulder
C.M. Davison
R. Amodia
S. Goulder
S. Goulder
D. McGrath
J. Paternoster
B. Scanlon
F. Heavey
J. Gurney
R. Falconer
P. Constantine
S. Uddin
K.J. Peacock
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J. Gurney
P. Dawkins
J. Williamson
L. Barlow
J.D. Williamson
J. Avery
J.D. Williamson
M. Downs
M. Downs
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Freemasonry and the Hermetic Path
Francis Bacon, Shakespeare and their Masonic Connections
Towards the Tercentenary
What is Symbolism?
The Symbolic and Qabalistic Nature of Masonic Initiation
Truth: a Masonic Perspective
The Heraldic Significance of UGLE’s Coat of Arms
The Mystical Pentagram: “Endless Knot” of History, Math & Symbolism
The Legend of the Pyramid
Mysticism and Freemasonry
Hidden in Plain Sight: Tracing Boards of Inverness St. John’s c1600
Panel Discussion
Bonus Feature: from the Archives – “The World as a Mirror”
R.E. Pike
R.A.L. Harland
R.A.L. Harland
R.A.L. Harland
J.R. Cleland
P. Dawkins
J.R. Cleland
B.C.A. Pottinger
SIXTY YEARS’ ORATIONS BY FORMER PRESIDENTS
(1947-2013 available on 75th Anniversary CD from Dormer Masonic Study Circle)
1947 In Freemasonry there is Enshrined both a Message and Witness
1948 Re-building of the Temple of the Whole Human Family
1949 Mysteries will be Revived on a Greater Scale
1950 Mystical Content of the Craft System?
1967 Seeking for That which Was Lost
1971 Freemasonry is in Essence a Spiritual Science
1972 The Real Path, the Path of Initiation
1973 Brotherhood of Man, and under the Fatherhood of God
1974 Behold, How Good and How Pleasant to Dwell Together in Unity
1976 Stand Fast, and Hold the Traditions which Ye Have Been Taught
1977 Thou Art My Rock and My Fortress; Lead Me and Guide Me
1978 For We Are Labourers Together with God …
1979 My Election Manifesto
1980 Oration Re-affirming Ideals for which the Circle was Founded
1981 Daily Advancement in Masonic knowledge
1982 Know then, Thyself; Presume not God to Scan
1983 Man Know Thyself and Thou Shalt Know the Universe
1984 Now Therefore Perform the Doing of It …
1985 Blessed be the Name of God for Ever and Ever
1986 For the Lord of the Spirit is Life
1987 In my Father’s House Are Many Mansions
1988 Except a Man be Born of Water, and of the Spirit …
1989 The Spirit of Man is the Candle of the Lord
1990 Faith, Hope and Charity
1991 Application of our Mental, our Intellectual, Faculties
1992 Concerned with Purpose, with Meaning and Communion
1993 And He Came to Her and Said
1994 And the Lord Went before Them by Day
1995 Those Who Are Far Off Shall Help Build the Temple of the Lord
1996 And the Lord Went before Them by Days
1997 Go Report to the Lord
1998 Fear Not for I Am with You
1999 What is Freemasonry?
2000 Contrary to What the Materialists Believe
2001 Usages and Customs
2002 Let Me Congratulate You
2003 On an Island in the Bay of Naples
2007 An Introduction to the Hidden Mysteries in Freemasonry
2010 Dormer and the Glimmering Ray
2011 St. John the Divine – Grand Master in the Invisible Realms
2012 The Emblem of Dormer Masonic Study Circle (Reprint of 27)
2013 Dormer Gleanings
R.A.L. Harland
R.A.L. Harland
R.A.L. Harland
R.A.L. Harland
S.W. Clark
A.H. Bentley
C.J. Green
C.J. Green
G.E. Harrington
G.E. Harrington
G.E. Harrington
G.E. Harrington
T.J. Hancock
T.J. Hancock
T.J. Hancock
G.E. Harrington
G.E. Harrington
B.C.A. Pottinger
B.C.A. Pottinger
T.J. Hancock
B.C.A. Pottinger
B.C.A. Pottinger
B.C.A. Pottinger
T. Paget
T. Paget
T. Paget
S. Goulder
S. Goulder
S. Goulder
S. Goulder
S. Goulder
S. Goulder
C.M. Davison
C.M. Davison
C.M. Davison
C.M. Davison
C.M. Davison
K.J. Peacock
K.J. Peacock
K.J. Peacock
L.S. Weatherstone
B.C.A. Pottinger
2014 The Ideals for which the Circle was Founded (1980 Shortened)
2015 The Future of Dormer
T.J. Hancock
K.J. Peacock
2016 No Oration
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