Brethren, this Short Talk Bulletin Podcast episode was written by MW Bro Carl Claudy, and was first published in July 1948. As Most Masons are aware, the higher degrees offered by the several appendant bodies are only available to men who are members in good standing of a regular, or “blue” Lodge. Here, we find an excellent discussion of the American Rite, and the various bodies therein. Enjoy, and do share this and all of these Podcast episodes with your brothers and your Lodge.