Election Day 6/22/2015

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We had a great meeting last Monday. As Br. Drew said “We have elected a very good slate of officers” Apparently last year we have some vacant chairs through all the masonic year. I do believe that this year this will not be the same. All officers have been moving up from their respecting charge and … Read more

“THE OLD MASTERS WAGES”

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during the stated meeting last Monday 6/22/2015 Worshipful Master Larry Lowe read this poem from Br. Elmendorf. I thought us was beautiful and wanted to share it with all brothers that were not able to assist.   This is from Br. Elmendorf:   I met a dear old man today, Who wore a Masonic pin, It was … Read more

“Old Tiler Talks” Acting as a Chaplain

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“Old Tiler Talks” by Carl Claudy -1924 ACTING AS CHAPLAIN” I was embarrassed in lodge tonight!” announced the New Brother to the Old Tiler. “I don’t think the Master ought to make me feel that way!””That’s too bad,” answered the Old Tiler, with ready sympathy.”Did he call you down for something?””Oh, no. The Chaplain was … Read more

Whatever Happened To Masonic Pride?

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By W. Bro. Christopher Hodapp author of Freemasons for Dummies Last summer – the beginning of last summer, as a matter of fact – I stacked a dozen bags of mulch and topsoil next to my garage. Now, I had every intention of spreading that stuff all over my garden. I had big plans, but … Read more

How Long Is The Cabletow?

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The Guiding Light Issue #2 August 2014 From The East How Long Is The Cabletow? This is an often discussed precept in Masonry and one that is interpretive, at best. Symbolically, we learn that the cabletow can be used to escort us from the Lodge Room if found unworthy. In the Fellowcraft and Master Mason degree … Read more

THE LAMBSKIN APRON

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In Masonic symbolism the Lambskin Apron holds precedence. It is the initial gift of Freemasonry to a candidate, and at the end of life’s pilgrimage it is reverently placed on his mortal remains and buried with his body in the grave. Above all other symbols, the Lambskin Apron is the distinguishing badge of a Mason. … Read more

Masonic lodge moves

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(I found this article about Laredo Masonic Lodge. I guess its from when it moved to it present location. I could not find a date for the article if some one knows about it please share. KC) BY CHUCK OWEN Times staff writer Laredo Masonic Lodge No. 547 dedicated its new temple on the north … Read more