Memorial Day May 26, 2016 Originally called Decoration Day, a day of remembrance, was established in May of 1868, 3 years after the end of the Civil War. The head of the Grand Army of the Republic declared that this day would be May 30th and celebrated by decorating the graves of the dead soldiers with flowers. The first large […] Read more »
8th Masonic District Family & Friends Event May 13, 2016 THE 8TH MASONIC DISTRICT TAKES YOU OUT TO THE BALLGAME! Mark your calendars…July 30th bring your friends and family, Masons and Non-Masons, out to a baseball game, all-you-can-eat picnic and fireworks! Add fellowship with the brethren of the district and a photo opportunity with Boomer, the Thunder mascot, and you have one great night! Tickets are […] Read more »
Point Within The Circle May 12, 2016 Today in Masonic History we present a Point within the Circle. The point within a circle is a common symbol used in Freemasonry. Like many masonic symbols the origin of the point in the circle is unknown. In carvings from Ancient Eqypt the Alpha and Omega symbols representing God often as a circle with a […] Read more »
Clara Barton Influenced By Masonic Father May 1, 2016 Clara Barton, known as the “Angel of the Battlefield” during the Civil War, was a nurse, teacher, and humanitarian, and today is honored as the “Founder of the American Red Cross.” Much of the inspiration for her life of service came from her father, Captain Stephen Barton, a Master Mason, who impressed her with the […] Read more »
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 »
