Visiting Brethren
Empire Lodge has welcomed visiting Brethren from across the world since 1885. The Lodge works Emulation ritual, takes its ceremony seriously, keeps good time, and sets a proper Festive Board. Visiting Brethren will find the formalities observed and the fellowship afterwards genuine. The Lodge works Emulation; Empire Chapter No. 2108, the Lodge's paired Royal Arch Chapter, works Aldersgate.
If you are a Master Mason in good standing and wish to attend, please contact the Secretary in advance. You will be made welcome.
LODGE MEETING DATES — EVENING MEETINGS
First Tuesday in March · Third Thursday in May (Installation) · Fourth Wednesday in September · Fourth Wednesday in November
Lodge of Instruction (Emulation working) meets every Tuesday evening at Freemasons' Hall.
CHAPTER CONVOCATION DATES — EVENING MEETINGS
Fourth Wednesday in January · Third Wednesday in April (Installation) · Fourth Tuesday in October
Chapter of Instruction (Aldersgate working) meets every Thursday evening at Freemasons' Hall.
The Lodge follows UGLE's protocol for visitors from recognised foreign constitutions with particular care, in keeping with its international tradition.
- Visits accepted from members of Constitutions recognised by UGLE only.
- An invitation from a subscribing Lodge member, present on the night and vouching personally, is required — or introduction via the UGLE Secretariat through the Metropolitan Grand Lodge office.
- The Worshipful Master welcomes visitors at his discretion, and advance notice through the Secretary is always appreciated.
- A visiting Brother wears the regalia of his own Constitution, unless also a subscribing member of a UGLE Lodge — in which case English regalia only.
- Documentation should be submitted to the Metropolitan Grand Lodge office in advance for verification.
- Masonic courtesies follow the customs of the host Lodge. The Worshipful Master's guidance is followed throughout the evening.