The Square and Compass

The Square and Compass English and Royal Arch Freemasonry in Namibia 1926 - 2026 Self-published, March 2026 Researched, compiled and edited by W.Bro.Gordon McGregor, P.Asst.G.D.C., P.D.D.G.M., P.M.E.Z. Limited priting of 100 copies only, numbered. Within the contents of this book the reader will find information dealing with one hundred years of English Constitution Freemasonry in Namibia. With the formation of Damaraland Lodge as the first English Constitution Lodge in Namibia on the 1st of March 1926, this automatically led to the presence of the English Constitution within the country. Also detailed are the formation of Lodges in Otjiwarongo, Oranjemund, Tsumeb and Swakopmund that fell under the English Constitution. A second Lodge was also later formed in Windhoek, alongside Damaraland Lodge. The history of English Freemasonry in Namibia is set out in great detail and makes for interesting reading. Included in the book is the history of the Royal Arch Chapters in Namibia. The first Royal Arch Chapter was Damaraland Royal Arch Chapter that was consecrated on the 18th of May 1956 in Windhoek, with two other Chapters being formed later on in Oranjemund and Tsumeb. Damaraland Chapter celebrated its Seventh anniversary in 2026. The book has a special section showing photographs of the various Jewels (Medals) used by all the English Constitution Lodges and Chapters in the country.