Furniture
Title
Furniture
Subject
Objects that are always present in a lodge.
Description
These objects are seen in every lodge and are a part of the building rather than the officers.
Collection Items
Jachin
The pillar adorned with a celestial globe represents Jachin and denoted both Beauty and Establishment.
Establishment of Religion, which leads to Beauty.
Establishment of Religion, which leads to Beauty.
Pillars of the Wardens
The columns of the wardens are used to communicate to the craft where the lodge is at labor or refreshment.
Labor is when a lodge is working or conducting business. Refreshment is when it is open for people to walk through but not open for…
Labor is when a lodge is working or conducting business. Refreshment is when it is open for people to walk through but not open for…
Rough and Perfect Ashlars
The Ashlar reprents a Mason going through his journey as a Mason. As a new Mason they are rough, the hope is once a Mason answers the call of the Great Architect of the Universe he will be the perfect.
Altar
Historically the altar is where people made sacrifices to commune with their Deity. In Freemasonry it is where masons, who commune with the Grand Architect of the Universe, can all together commune with deity.
The Holy Bible
The Holy Bible (or any religious text) is placed in the center of the lodge on the altar. It is a a guide for masons to have questions answered if they cannot find them in the world.
Freemasonry is not a religious fraternity but rather a…
Freemasonry is not a religious fraternity but rather a…
Masonic 'G'
The 'G' in masonry represents both God or Deity and Geometry, the main science of Masonry.
Desk of the Secretary
As with any person who's job it is to write minutes, since minutes are often hand written, the Secretary's desk is where he does his work.
Piano
The Piano is played by the lodge's musician. Music in the lodge often accompanies down time during ritual.