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Morse And The Masons
This letter was recently brought to our attention by a society member who wishes to remain anonymous. It concerns the Morse episode MASO and is an indication of just how seriously the masons take their masonry.
Some Remorse Over Morse And Masons Sir, I saw the Inspector Morse television programme MASO which the editor of ‘Freemasonry Today’ mentioned in his editorial (Issue 14). As I always watch the Inspector Morse series, I wrote to the producer. I pointed out that, if reference to freemasonry were to be made, even of a faintly hostile character, it would be well to consult a freemason. I went on to point out that when Inspector Morse introduced a fellow police officer to a friend in that programme, he referred to that officer as being the ‘Grand Master’ of his lodge. I informed the producer that the officer presiding over a private lodge, as it is termed, is the ‘Master’ and that there is only one ‘Grand Master’. He presides, I wrote, over the ‘United Grand Lodge of England’, to which all private lodges are affiliated. I ended by stating that the present incumbent of that high office was a well-known and distinguished mason. I did not expect a reply, but to my surprise received quite a contrite letter, assuring me that all efforts would be made to avoid such mistakes in future. John Long Swanley, Kent
From ‘Freemasonry Today’, Issue 15 | |||||||
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