Hat for a Prince Charlie Outfit... not Balmoral or Gelngary

[Jock Scot]

Eric.

As much as it pains me to say it, perhaps it might be better not to wear the kilt and stick to the more normal attire that goes with the event?After all, the event is a significant one to many, not only you, and it would be a shame not to do justice to the event, by wearing attire that does not mesh well, or, not being happy with what you are wearing. Just a thought?

[pn1scott]

The WM at my local lodge wears a black silk top hat....he's not kilted...but that is his required headgear....

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

The only time I've ever seen kilted Freemasons wearing top hats was at the "Masons Walk" which takes place every December 27th in Melrose, Scotland.

[Mudge]

What about a kilmernock bonnet such as the one I just completed?

[Father Bill]

The only time I've ever seen kilted Freemasons wearing top hats was at the "Masons Walk" which takes place every December 27th in Melrose, Scotland.

It's common in the Irish ritual which informs most of the USA.

[creagdhubh]

Whilst bare headed is the usual option, there is nothing wrong with the balmoral or glengary when worn to and from the event and assuming that the event is indoors------unless there is some very special reason( piper, religious aspects, etc..) for wearing a bonnet indoors------ then of course, the bonnet is removed when entering the building. If the weather is bad then frankly common sense trumps fashion and traditions and anything will do! An umbrella is always a good option too and particularly so, if you are accompanied by a lady.

Agreed. Well stated, Jock.

[usonian]

Congratulations on your installation! It's a lot of work but ultimately very rewarding.

Masonic Protocol around the Master's hat varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. In Massachusetts, the Master is entitled to (but not required to) wear a hat when presiding over the Lodge, and official protocol is clear that a top hat is the only type of hat to be worn. (Except for the Grand Master, who wears a tricorn.) If your jurisdiction requires you to wear a hat but is not specific about what kind, it seems like a Glengarry would indeed be the least fussy traditional option to put on and take off for things like prayers/pledge of allegiance/etc.

I believe Masters in Vermont wear a hat that is supposed to evoke a more medieval/renaissance look: http://www.masonicexchange.com/Product-466.aspx



While non-traditional in a Highland dress sense, that might perhaps look less odd with a kilt than a top hat?

[Peter Crowe]

Congratulations on your installation! It's a lot of work but ultimately very rewarding.

Masonic Protocol around the Master's hat varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. In Massachusetts, the Master is entitled to (but not required to) wear a hat when presiding over the Lodge, and official protocol is clear that a top hat is the only type of hat to be worn. (Except for the Grand Master, who wears a tricorn.) If your jurisdiction requires you to wear a hat but is not specific about what kind, it seems like a Glengarry would indeed be the least fussy traditional option to put on and take off for things like prayers/pledge of allegiance/etc.

I believe Masters in Vermont wear a hat that is supposed to evoke a more medieval/renaissance look: http://www.masonicexchange.com/Product-466.aspx



While non-traditional in a Highland dress sense, that might perhaps look less odd with a kilt than a top hat?

To follow up on what Usonian says above, the Boston Kilwinning Club degree team (many of whom are PM's, and at least one PDDGM and one PGM) wear kilts and PC's while conferring a degree (using GLMA ritual). Their Presiding Master from the degree team wears a Glengarry.

I personally prefer the Balmoral but for Masonic purposes I would recommend a plain dark Glengarry with the Square and Compasses clan crest style badge.

[O'Callaghan]

To follow up on what Usonian says above, the Boston Kilwinning Club degree team (many of whom are PM's, and at least one PDDGM and one PGM) wear kilts and PC's while conferring a degree (using GLMA ritual). Their Presiding Master from the degree team wears a Glengarry.

I personally prefer the Balmoral but for Masonic purposes I would recommend a plain dark Glengarry with the Square and Compasses clan crest style badge.

Not a mason, but it sounds like that clinches it.

[guardsman]

What about a bobble hat or a balaclava ?