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As a vibrant and active lodge, Memphis Lodge welcomes visitors from other Lodges of The Eastern Order of International Co-Freemasonry to our many events throughout the year. We have established a Treaty of Amity with Le Droit Humain, The Grand Orient of France which permits intervisitation from members of their Lodges; we do have common roots and origins. It is a requirement that a permission is established first from the MPGCs of both obediences, and a Letter of Introduction will be provided.

We have a full calendar and are active during all four seasons. If you are interested, or have friends who are non-Masons, you are welcome to stop by for a tour during an Open Day; which are held twice a year. Call or write the lodge secretary to ensure we've tea and coffee on the stove and someone to greet you.

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One of the cherished traditions of Freemasonry is our habit of intervisitation to other lodges. Hearkening back to the middle ages, Masons were one of the few groups of people who could travel freely from country to country, seeking new work as skilled craftsmen and bringing with them news from far off lands. Today, lodges welcome visitors as a highlight of any meeting. In turn, visitors can expect a friendly welcome and enjoy a meeting that may be familiar yet regionally distinct from their home, whether near or far.

Freemasons enjoy a strong heritage that welcomes visitation between lodges, on occasion from outside of Perth. Travelers will appreciate knowing that we do host visitors however it is important that you contact us beforehand to ensure you will feel comfortable should you choose to visit. Co-Freemasonry respects the masculine Orders and may admit as a visitor any of their members who can prove (by a dues receipt or the like) that they are in good standing in a regular Lodge. It may also admit as an affiliated member a masculine Freemason who applies and meets its requirements. Masculine Grand Lodges, however, in general do not permit their members to join or participate in a Masonic body that admits women. Whether local or foreign, if you'd like to visit, or attend a meeting or degree, please drop a line to the lodge Secretary at maryhote357@gmail.com. We utilize the time-honoured methods of recognizing Masons to confirm visitors are members of recognized and regular lodges worldwide.

To Masons, all grand lodges outside of their own are 'foreign' jurisdictions. If you travel, you may request that the Lodge Secretary alert the MPGC, giving enough time to respond, and obtain a Letter of Introduction to his counterpart in your destination. To recapitulate or clarify some of the rules…

 

• Rules of contact - Don't contact the foreign jurisdiction directly, while outside of their territory. Always go through the Secretary and MPGC, until such time as they provide you a formal introduction. These are typically a Letter of Introduction, although in recent years an official e-mail is becoming common. If visiting, or "sojourning" in a foreign land and you have need to contact the Masons there, you can contact them yourself while you are in their territory even if you haven't received a formal letter of introduction from your own Grand Secretary.

 

• Follow their laws - While you are in the territory of a foreign jurisdiction with whom we are in amity (friendship), you are, by custom, bound by their Masonic Law just like you are bound by ours. You therefore have a double tie to the fraternity, requiring that you respect their customs if you wish to participate in their labors and benefits.

 

• Proof of being in good standing.

 

• Know your stuff! - When you travel, expect to be gently quizzed in your Masonic knowledge. Your hosts will want to confirm that you are really a Mason, and will ask you questions that will prove that fact. The letter of introduction will certainly help, as will your traveling with your own apron.

 

• What to wear - Dress varies from lodge to lodge, and from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. A dark suit is almost always appropriate and can be accessorized by a pin, and either a dark tie or some kind of Masonic tie. In England and many of the commonwealth nations, a black tie and white gloves are preferred. If the lodge is meeting casually, they will advise you of that fact - you can always ask. Surprisingly, even in tropical climates, dark suits are popular for Masonic meetings and evening wear.

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