A problem we find with those considering joining the M.L.R. is their apprehension in writing papers. Really, there shouldn’t be! We do not look for perfection from anyone. we would rather like to feel an effort was made, regardless of the results. If one has never written anything of its kind before, he is not going to master it with this late start. Like everything else, it takes practice and work. Some of us have yet to write a paper that is worthy of putting into print, on the other hand, there are those in the Lodge who are excellent have degrees in English, and are willing to help those who need it.


I said there are a great number of subject matter. You could write one, two or more pages on. Let me mention just a few;
1. The Historical Background of your Masonic Temple, your Lodge, your Town.
2. Biographical Sketch of your Master, First Master or Others.
3. Problems of modern Lodge compared to another period.
4. The changes in the Ritual, over the years.
5. The Grand Representative system in the U.S.
6. Famous Guests who attend Grand Lodge over the Years.
7. Prominent Masonic individuals in CT.
8. Origination of the P.M. degree.
9. The CT. relationship to the M.S.A.
10. The Ancient Cornerstone laying ceremony.
11. CT Masonry in World War 2.
12. History of your Lodge or a special segment.
13. Meeting places of your Lodge.
14. Compile an index of certain subjects, Concordant Bodies, Rules and Regulation changes, etc. mentioned in the Grand Lodge Proceedings.
15. The return to Religious Edifices, or why do modern day lodges buy Church Edifices as Lodge rooms.
16. Elements of the Ritual.
17. Connecticut’s support of the Washington Memorial.
18 Early newspaper accounts of you Lodge (Or other Lodges).
19. The Grand Lodge Lecturer system, etc.
We invite one and all to write a paper at one of our future meetings, whether you care to join or not. All are welcome.
How To Write A Paper