{"product_id":"the-silver-matchbox","title":"The Silver Matchbox","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Silver Matchbox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGiven by the Emulation Lodge of Improvement as an award for the performance of word perfect ceremony from the Chair without standing in need of prompting or correction. After countless hours of training, the silver matchbox commemorates a feat requiring perfect memory, exemplary performance and ritual ability.  Often viewed as a Gold Medal or Black Belt in Freemasonry, the silver matchbox is considered by many to be the mark of highest ability in the Craft. In order to achieve full mark of excellence termed as a complete record he must work the ceremonies Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, Master Mason and the Installation without any mistakes in either words or action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWritten by Tony Henley, himself a Silver Matchbox holder (with a complete record too!), this book is a fascinating guide to Masonry, ritual and memory. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHighlights include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe origins and evolution of the Emulation Ritual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe history of the Silver Matchbox Award \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDiscover the Holders of the award past and present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMatchbox Methods - memory techniques, rehearsal methods and performance advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e Information on the ritual awards in the Mark, Royal Arch and Royal Ark Mariners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFilled with interesting facts, figures, trivia and oddities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHardback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBeautifully Hand Embossed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cornerstone Blue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54521865339221,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1062\/4037\/7173\/files\/TheSilverMatchbox.jpg?v=1785760014","url":"https:\/\/cornerstoneblue.co.uk\/products\/the-silver-matchbox","provider":"Cornerstone Blue","version":"1.0","type":"link"}