Welcome to 218's site providing information on the
Victorian Lodge of Research.

The Victorian Lodge of Research • 218 has long claimed for itself the following dedication and, in my personal opinion, successfully meets the challenges these present:

The lodge is dedicated to Masonic research and the diffusion of Masonic knowledge; it seeks to uphold the great tradition of the Craft and the promotion of interest in all that constitutes Freemasonry. It sets no limits to its research, except it be within masonic bounds; it addresses the problems that confront the Craft today and confronts the challenge of the future. Finally, the Lodge holds the view that, in the ultimate interests of the craft, no opinion be stifled,  provided it be advanced in the true masonic spirit.

'218', as we affectionately refer to our research Lodge, offers a spirit of pleasurable engagement in furthering the Light that is Freemasonry. If in Melbourne, consider attending and judging for yourself. If the length of your Masonic cabletow prevents attendance, consider the Correspondence Circle.

Jean-Michel David, WM
Victorian Lodge of Research

Jean-Michel David (WM)
Webmaster

Image from 2006 following a demonstration of an early French Masonic Ritual

> Masonic Reflections

This month at 218

4th Friday of the month, February-October

Lodge Currently in 'Summer' recess

7:30 pm, fourth Friday in February 2010
Darebin Masonic Centre (Ivalda Temple)
40-42 Salisbury Ave
Ivanhoe
Costs (for South/dinner): $15

please note:

Meetings are henceforth at Ivalda (Cf map below)

coming up:
Cf. full syllabus

February
Installation & Invest.
Bro J-M. David

March
The Chaplain
Bro. Fred Shade

for details, check the syllabus page.

News

2010 Meeting place

Please note that, unless otherwise stated, the Victorian Lodge of Research meets at:

Darebin Masonic Centre (Ivalda Temple)
40-42 Salisbury Ave
Ivanhoe

> Melways ref.: 31 D9

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2010 ANZMRC

Tenth Biannual ANZMRC Conference
Western Australia
September 2010

> anzmrc page

Correspondence Circle membership

The main benefit of correspondence circle membership is being in receipt of the annual transactions.

> further information