Volunteerism vs Responsibility April 24, 2016 Webster’s dictionary defines the word “volunteer” as, “one who enters into or offers himself or any service of his own free will and accord.” It defines the word “responsibility” as, “a moral, legal or mental accountability, something for which one is responsible.” In Masonry, one often hears the remark, “this is a volunteer organization.” Many […] Read more »
The Death of a Craftsman April 10, 2016 Apprentice Pillar In Rosslyn Chapel, in Scotland, stands a memorial to the remarkable skill of the stonemason’s art. Called the Apprentice Pillar, it might also be called the Pillar of Beauty, for it is an exquisite example of freestone carving by and operative mason. The legend, which may not be as old as the pillar […] Read more »
Alexander Lindsay, 6th Earl of Balcarres Passes Away March 27, 2016 Today in Masonic History Alexander Lindsay, 6th Earl of Balcarres passes away in 1825. Alexander Lindsay, 6th Earl of Balcarres was a Scottish peer and soldier. Lindsay was born on January 18th, 1752. At the age of 15 he enlisted in the army as part of the 53rd Regiment of Foot. He attended Eton College […] Read more »
School of Instruction Tonight – Change of Location March 18, 2016 Due to the Frey Masonic Center being unavailable tonight, the 8th Masonic District School of Instruction will be held at the W.K. Bray Lodge, No. 410 at 1 South Penn Street, Hatboro, PA at 7:30 pm. Read more »
St. Patrick’s Day and Freemasonry March 15, 2016 Every school kid learns March 17 is the day we celebrate the life and deeds of Maewyn Succat, the second Bishop of Ireland, who is better known as Ireland’s Patron Saint, St. Patrick. Those same school kids also learn Patrick’s great triumph was chasing the snakes out of Ireland. It’s true, there are no snakes […] Read more »
Leroy Gordon “Gordo” Cooper Jr. March 6, 2016 Leroy Gordon “Gordo” Cooper, Jr. was an American astronaut. Cooper was born on March 6th, 1927 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. In his youth he was active in the Boy Scouts of America. He attended local Shawnee schools, Jefferson Elementary School and Shawnee High School. He would graduate high school from Murray High School when his father […] Read more »
Masonic Presidents ‘Race’ In Baseball Contest February 29, 2016 With Spring Training underway for our “nation’s pastime,” a few of our Masonic Presidents of days gone by are receiving a little extra attention. Since July, 2006, at every home game of the Washington Nationals baseball team, a fourth-inning “Presidents Race” is held. It is a between-innings diversion, a chance for a spectator chuckle, and […] Read more »
Southampton Radiant Star Stated Meeting Cancelled February 15, 2016 By Order of the Worshipful Master, the Stated Meeting for Southampton Radiant Star Lodge No. 806 has been cancelled for tonight due to the weather emergency. The meeting has be rescheduled for Thursday, February 18, 2016. Dinner is at 6:30 pm, Meeting is at 7:30 pm. Read more »
For President’s Day – Lincoln and Freemasonry February 15, 2016 Abraham Lincoln and Freemasonry by Paul M. Bessel September 1994 Abraham Lincoln was not a Mason, but he possessed and displayed all the important qualities of Freemasonry: faith, hope, and charity, belief in God, the equality of all people, and the ability of each person to improve. He came into contact with many Masons and […] Read more »
Masonry is Like a University January 29, 2016 From The Lodge Tawhiri 166, of New Zealand, November 2014 newsletter. This article first appeared in the “Californian Freemason’, September 2014 issue. You have long realized that being a Freemason means you are engaged on a learning process. But has it ever occurred to you that Freemasonry has similarities to a University? The people of […] Read more »
