In China, about 300 B.C., Mencius wrote “A master Mason, in teaching his apprentices, makes use of the compasses and the square. Ye who are engaged in the pursuit of Wisdom, must also make use of the compasses and the square.” Additionally, in a book called Great Learning, 500 B.C., we find that “A man […]
BY THE WORK YOU DID TODAY Can you say tonight in parting with the day that’s slipping past That you helped a single brother of the many that you passed? Is a single heart rejoicing over what you did and said? Does the man whose hopes where fading, Now with courage look ahead? Did […]
Good evening Brothers: While I am watch the National Championship game, I will try to send out an email about this week. So, if this email doesn’t make complete sense, I am blaming the game. We have a full docket scheduled for Wednesday. 6:00 Dinner. At 7:00, while the lodge members go into their “quick” […]
Who is this musically minded Freemason born on January 27, 1756 in Salzburg, Austria? For the last seven years of his life Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a Mason. The Masonic order played an important role in his life and work. Mozart’s lodges Mozart was admitted as an apprentice to the Viennese Masonic lodge called “Zur […]
What are the benefits of becoming a Mason? There are numerous benefits to being a Mason, but they tend to be personal, and quite varied. The benefits can only be truly discovered by becoming a member. But we can try and give you an idea. Without question you will have the opportunity to experience camaraderie […]
Phil Collins “The World is in Your hands, now use it”
Medieval Masons Masons in Medieval England were responsible for building some of England’s most famous buildings. Masons were highly skilled craftsmen and their trade was most frequently used in the building of castles, churches and cathedrals. Masons were highly skilled craftsmen and they belonged to a guild. However, a mason’s guild was not linked […]
If you see a man who quietly and modestly moves in the sphere of his life; who, without blemish, fulfils his duty as a man, a subject, a husband and a father; who is pious without hypocrisy, benevolent without ostentation, and aids his fellowman without self-interest; whose heart beats warm for friendship, whose serene mind […]
Worshipful Brother Dave Cupp’s wife, Diana Cupp, will start services with visitations Friday at Merkle Funeral Home. Sadly, 24 hours after her untimely passing, her sister, Donna Lajiness passed away in her home. Family says they dont think it was related to the passing of Diana, because she had been sick prior to the accident. […]
Miles Gilbert “Tim” Horton (January 12, 1930 – February 21, 1974) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman. He played in 24 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Buffalo Sabres. He was also a businessman and a co-founder of fast food chain Tim Hortons. […]
