I’m curious about the issue of “apron etiquette” in the lodge.  For example, suppose someone is a MM of his local blue lodge, but is also a Royal Arch Mason in his local chapter of RAMs.  Would it be improper for him to wear his Royal Arch apron at his blue lodge during a MM meeting? Likewise, would it be improper for him to wear his MM apron at a Royal Arch meeting?

Dear Esquire: Thank you for your etiquette question on aprons.  As we all may know, the “apron” in a Lodge or Chapter or Council of the York Rite, are symbolic.  Those entitled to wear them do follow the protocol in their jurisdiction. The usage of an apron by an individual visiting another masonic body should conform to the standard of that body.  Hence: you do not wear a blue lodge apron into a Chapter meeting of that body of the York Rite. The Chapter will provide a visitors apron for you. Secondly, a visitor that brings an apron from that same body of which he is a member, may be allowed to wear that apron in the open session. I am always curious and pleased to see the fine traveling regalia worn by visitors from afar to a Lodge or Chapter.  Some are very ornate and unique. When you travel as a mason, the welcoming body will always be able to “set you up”.  Ronald Doucette - Moderator

my opinion just turn up in jeans and t-shirt i mean does it really matter.

Dear Mr. Pedro Gonzalez visitor:
I may be wrong, but I think your comment may be tongue in cheek. Masonry does not portrait a man from the outward appearance. Yet, there is a decorum to the running of a proper Lodge. In many cases, the Officers of a Lodge attend the meeting in Black Tuxedos and Black tie,& white men’s gloves are worn. The Members and Masonic guests will generally wear a dark suit and tie. I have not heard of a Master mason turned away who may present himself in a T shirt, but that person would be rare. Likewise, the man attempting to better his place in humanity and in society would want to distinguish himself. One way to do that is by dress. Masons do not hide the fact that they are masons, (at least in western worlds). When there is the chance to wear their traditional Masonic Apron in a Public venue, parade, dedication of an edifice or Open House, they jump for it. Ronald Doucette - Moderator