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Membership in The Master's Masons is open to any Master Mason in good standing of a regularly constituted Grand Lodge, with an interest in "Keeping Green the Memory of the Master" -- Sherlock Holmes.

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Started by John C. Sherwood. Last reply by William Sirman Th.M DC Oct 27.

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Comment by William Sirman Th.M DC on October 30, 2009 at 3:42pm: Our lodge is doing fairly well, but there are many Catholics who live in our area, and especially in our town. I'm a Big Basil Rathbone fan, but the more I see of the Jeremy Brett's portrayals the better I like his rendition of Holmes. I've rediscovered them by watching those episodes upon Youtube, and it is amazing that most of them are on there (Youtube) in their entirety. Pity is... many who have their interest inspired by occultish films don't realize the truely religious (belief in God) aspect of Masonry, sadly many believe it is some type of cult, or secret Kabal of individuals who wish to run the country. As we both know sometime Masons can't make up their minds what type of meat for the next dinner! Most fans of Sherlock Holmes are themselves a bit higher upon the mental food chain, and as the general populace "dumbs down" this has meant less followers of the Baker's Street duo!!!

Comment by Bryan Jones on October 30, 2009 at 2:13pm: I developed my interest Sherlock about the same time that I first learned more about Masonry. I have read the books, listened to Old Time Radio broadcasts, and seen the movies. I particularly like the BBC movies. I only recently learned that there were various Sherlockian Societies. I didnt think that other people were as interested in Holmes and Watson as I was. I am especially pleased to see a rediscovery of Sherlock Holmes among people the younger generations.

There is also a podcast associated with this group called "I hear of Sherlock everywhere". That is how I found this website. After listening to the podscasts, I finally decided to check out the webpage with a vague hope of glimpsing a reference or two Masonry. I had sincere doubts that I would find anything but, like you, I am excited to find it and can easily see it growing to be huge.

I actually see that the rediscovery of Sherlock Holmes closely mirrors the rediscovery of Masonry among Generation X, Y and the Millenials. As the recent movies and books have caused a spark in lodge growth, I can see that the new upcoming movie could actually do the same for Sherlock. Just as the Lord of the Rings Movies popularized Tolkien to the masses, so could the film do for Doyle.

Comment by William Sirman Th.M DC on October 30, 2009 at 12:15pm: This group should be much larger than it is I know. There should be thousands. I wonder if the new movie will have any masonic references in it? Robert Downey Jr. would have not been my pick; although the trailer seems to show he's somewhat carried off this very British role. Maybe the membership will grow into a multi-million dollar enterprise!

Comment by Bryan Jones on October 27, 2009 at 8:48am: Welcome Brother,

I believe that this group has been dorment prior to you and I joining ( i joined in early oct) but as Junior Deacon of Cary Lodge #198 in Cary NC, I bid you welcome.

Comment by William Sirman Th.M DC on October 26, 2009 at 11:54pm: Sounds interesting... As a Past Master of West Point Lodge 238: West Point VA. I'd love to join...