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MASONIC NEWS IN THE BIG COUNTRY

June 30, 2014 A.L. 6014VOLUME 5 ISSU E 2 No bees, no honey, no work, no money.

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Each year the Grand Master has a special logo designedfor coins, tie clasps, pins,coffee mugs, t shirts andsome times even pocketknives and shot glasses.The coins are usuallyavailable in bronze for about$5.00 and in silver for substantially more. ManyMasons collect the coinseach year. You can

purchase them at GrandLodge or from your DDGM.

Most Worshipful Jerry L. Martin, GrandMaster of Texas Masons 2014-2015

On Friday, May 9, our Grand Master visited JohnSayles Lodge 1408 A.F. &A.M. for an area wideGrand Masters Conference.Worshipful Master DonWilkerson reported thatthere were over one hundredand fifty attendees hailingfrom all over the BigCountry area and beyond.The conference was open toall Masons, their familiesand guests. John SaylesLodge was selected to hostthe event this year.Attendees ere treated to ahot meal, drinks andrefreshments. Everyonethoroughly enjoyed theconference and fellowship.

Most Worshipful Martin is also a member of the Austin Scottish Rite Valley and is a 33 IGH. He is amember of Austin Council 2, Royal and Select Masters, Lone Star Chapter 6, Royal Arch Masons,Colorado Commandery 4, Texas York Rite College 14, St. Austin Conclave Red Cross of Constantine,Societas Rosicruciana in Civitatibus Foederatis, and the Commemorative Order of St. Thomas of AconFort Worth Crusader Chapel 62. He also is a Member in Perpetuity of Anson Jones Chapter 507,

National Sojourners, Ben Hur Shrine, and Omala Grotto. He served as Worthy Grand Patron of theGrand Chapter of Texas, Order of the Eastern Star in 2005, and is an endowed member of Travis Chapter

No. 472. He served the General Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star as Ambassador to Hawaii 2009-2012, and as a General Grand Chapter Committee member for Scottish Rite Charities 2012-2015. Hereceived the Grand Cross of Color in 2005 from the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, and theHonorary Legion of Honor from the International Supreme Council Order of the DeMolay in 2012.*

Photo from Grand Lodge of Texas Web Page. Information from bio by R:W: David Counts


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BIG COUNTRY MASONIC WIDOWS HONORED

Our District 75 Masonic Widows (pictured above, top)were honored during a dinner sponsored by AbileneLodge 559 this past March. Volunteers served the Widows Chicken Parmigiana with hot garlic bread,vegetables, salad and dessert. Brother Chris Tullos was in charge of the food preparation again this year and

provided a fine meal. The theme was Valentines day and each Widow and Lady attending received a box of Valentines Chocolates and a gift bag from the Lodge. The program was on The Texas Masonic RetirementCenter in Arlington, Texas. The program was presented by the center administrator, Gary Blair (bottomright) Many of the attendees had never heard of the Masonic Retirement Center and others were not awarethat it was open to Masonic Widows . One method of entry is to pay approximately $25,000 down and about$1500.00 per month for an apartment. The center provides complete care for residents that meet the entryrequirements. *The Texas Masonic Retirement Center offers beautiful, relaxing accommodations amid 100acres of sweeping grassland, wildflowers, and a century-old pecan orchard. Youll enjoy quiet country livingor fill your days with countless activities, knowing your privacy is respected and your independence ishonored. We are proud to invite you to consider our newest luxury apartment building, Royal Arch Plaza.Youll find the latest in hardwood cabinetry, custom ceramic tile floors and back splashes, Coriancountertops, and stylish carpeting. All units include a refrigerator, dishwasher, washer, and dryer. Upper floor units offer a private, covered balcony. At Texas Masonic Retirement Center, youll find options to fityour lifestyle and budget. Check out our photo tour for a close up look at our campus and services. Inaddition to a wide variety of living accommodations, youll have plenty of options for entertainment.Planned events and transportation to baseball games, live theatre, award-winning musicals, movies, fishingexcursions, the state fair, shopping malls, and much more are available at no extra charge. We also provideMasonic-related events at TMRC and transportation to Masonic events throughout the region. If you havequestions about TMRC, eligibility requirements, or payment options, please contact us at 817.275.2893 or email us at [email protected]. (*Information from Texas Masonic Retirement Center Website)

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Small Town Lodges

A Visit to Fischer Lodge 703 A. F. & A.M.

Brother Gallaway and myself finding an open night onour calendar decided to take a trip to Roby, Texas for Fischer Lodge April Stated meeting. We were bothsurprised to see some old familiar faces. MacCrowder and his grandson, Danny Grimes, MichaelJones. David Hargrove, Freddy Raspberry LewisWilliams, Jim McKenzie and others. The Lodge movedto this location (downstairs from previous location) in1975 and has met in a downsized first floor Lodgeever since. Of special note was the Lodges charitabledonation of $4000.00 in Scholarships this year. TheTexas style chili was just the right entree for the eveningalong with some cold ice tea. The brethren were happyto see us and we thoroughly enjoyed the visit both

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AWARDS AND HONORS

Community Builders Award

Honorable JudgeSparky Dean was presented the Community Builders Award in a ceremony at his work place.The Award was presented by J. B. Cloud, Past Master Abilene Lodge 559. The following is a letter from Sparky:I just wanted to thank you and the great folks at Lodge No. 559, A.F & A.M. for the honor of receiving this years

Community Builder award. You and I both know there are many, many people more

deserving of this recognition. I truly am surprised and thankful for the certificate andaward. Please pass along my appreciation to all the Masons involved with this. Andthank the Masons on all they do on a daily basis for the rest of us! Sorry for theconfusion of last week. I had been subpoenaed to testify in district court on a juvenilecase for Monday and/or Tuesday of the week. That threw my Monday and Tuesdayscourt schedule into turmoil trying to get it all into the rest of the week. On Wednesday,our 10:00 AM court had to be bumped to 11:00 at the last minute, because of adefendants inability to appear on time. The rest, you already know about! Myapologies for the snafu!The Community Builders Award is the highest honor a Masonic Lodge can

bestow upon a non- Mason. Congratulations Sparky, the award is welldeserved. (Picture and letter supplied by Worshipful J. B. Cloud)

Brother David Jordan Receives Golden Trowel

Merkel Lodge 710 recognized Brother David Jordans many yearsof outstanding performance with the Golden Trowel Award.Brother Jordan is a Past Master of Merkel Lodge and has served asan officers for the past several years. David is a regular at all calledand stated meetings. He works in the oil field industry and on manyoccasions have to drive hundreds of miles to make meetings.Davids son, David Jr, was at the open awards ceremony to witnesshis dads award. David Jr has also expressed and interest in our grand old Fraternity. Congratulation Brother Jordan and thank youfor your hard work and dedication to our Lodge and Masonry.

Brother Charlie Barnes Receives Golden Trowel

On May 13 th, Lawn Lodge 1230 Awarded Brother Charlie Barnes theGolden Trowel Award. A formal luncheon was prepared for the eventand Sue Barnes, Charlies wife was in attendance for the ceremony.Brother Barnes began his Masonic Career in Yellowhouse Lodge inLubbock, where he was initiated, passed and raised in 1970. He is aPast Master of Lawn Lodge and has served as an officer for 16 years,

most recently as Chaplain. He served as DDGM District 75 in 1995-96. He received his 40 year award in 2010. Congratulations Charlie,thank you for your many contributions to our Fraternity.


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Service Awards PresentedOn 4/12/2014 , Abilene Lodge 559 presented Service Awards in an open meting of the Lodge.Worshipful Pat Donahue opened the Lodge for the purpose of presenting the Awards and turnedthe program over to Ben Brown for the presentations.

65 Year Service Awards: Roy McBride, James Tittle, and Belon Sedberry

60 Year Service Awards: Donald Cauble, Aaron Cook, Odis Claxton, Gerald Hill,James Hopkins, Kenneth Moore, William Bill Senter, Doran Smith, Robert Strain,Jim Wilson, and George Wright

50 year Service Awards: Stanley Alford, Robert Gillette, George Ray Godbee, Arthur Maxwell, John Muhleman, Floyd Standifer, and Randal Wiginton.

Abilene 559 News

Chuck Roachs Art

Lamar Medals and Scholarships

Congratulations to Aaron Marriott of Wylie High School andto Shaila Pendley of Hawley High School both recipients of the 2014 Abilene Lodge 559 Maribeau B. Lamar Medal and$1,000 scholarships. Abilene Lodge 559 awards twoscholarships each year at Wylie and Hawley High Schools todeserving students selected by the school staff. This yearsawards were presented by JB Cloud.

Brother Chuck Roach is well known for his

very unique style of painting. For the pastseveral years he has painted portraits of theWorshipful Masters at Merkel Lodge 710.They hang proudly in the second floor anteroom where they can be viewed prior toLodge meetings. Last year he also painted a

portrait of Pat Donahue, Worshipful Master of 559. On the left is a portrait of JodyMurillo, Worshipful Master (elect) of AbileneLodge 559. On the right is another of Chucks works. He is available for portraitsand has many works for sale.


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Hobah supports shrine childrens hospital

This year, Hobah Lodge held a charitable raffle to benefit the Shiner's Children's Hospitals. The membershave been selling tickets for a $500.00 Bed and Breakfast stay at various locations. This year the lodge raised$1,610.00. Worshipful Master Tim Dillon (above right) presented the check to Suez Shrine Potentate JimMcKenzie on June 14, in a ceremony held at the Masonic Temple. The Houston Hospital was chosen byHobah members to receive the funds this year. Shriner's Hospitals provide treatment for children with burnsand orthopedic conditions all at no cost to the families. There are 23 Shriners Hospitals in the United States

providing free treatment for children. You can donate to the Shrine Hospitals at shrinershosptals.org.

Hobah Garage Sale! Hobah Lodge and Worshipful Master Bobby Woodward would like to thank all of thosewho helped make this years Garage Sale it as a huge success.

It was cold, windy and sprinkling rain, but Abilene 559die-hard Brothers Leonhart, Price and Quinn still madeit to the Annual Trash-Off. The brothers met at 8:30 toclean up FM 707. They were the only ones to show upthis year. Hopefully participation will be better nextyear. Thanks, Brothers for your dedication!


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LAWN LODGE HOSTS YORK RITE COLLEGE

PAST GOVERNORS LUNCHEONA.D. LONNIE BOGGS HONORED

On Saturday, May17 th, Lawn Lodgehosted a formalluncheon for theHeart of TexasYork Rite College for their annualInstallation of Officers and aluncheonremembering the PastGovernors. Thetables were set with

purple tablecoverings, placemats and napkins, purple vaseswith white roses decorated the tables. The eventwas held in honor of A.D. Lonnie Boggs.Distinguished Brother Boggs is the Senior Governor of the College and his manyaccomplishments reflect great credit upon himself and York Rite Masonry. Brother Boggs served asMaster of Abilene Lodge 559 in 1988 and MayLodge in 1997 and 2003. He served AbileneChapter, Royal Arch Masons as High Priest in1992 , 2008, and 2012. He served as ThriceIllustrious Master of Abilene Council 100, Royaland Select Masters in 1993. Lonnie also servedAbilene Commandery, Knights Templar asEminent Commander in 1991 and 1994. He is alsoa member of Stamford Commandery and served asJunior Warden from 2007 - 2010 and as CaptainGeneral in 1992. Lonnie served as Governor of theHeart of Texas York Rite College in 1991. He wasPuissant Soverign of the Permian Basin Red Crossof Constantine in 2000. Lonnie has also held the

prestigious office of Very Eminent Preceptor, HolyRoyal Arch Knight Templar Priests in 2005.

Lonnie received the Golden Trowel Award in1998 and Sam Houston Hall of Fame in 1986. He

Was awarded the Cornerstone Award , CrypticTriangle Award and Excalibur Award in 1996. Hereceived the Order of High Priesthood in 1991 andOrder of the Silver Trowel in 1992. He served asGrand Captain of the Host in 2000, DistrictDeputy Grand Master, District 75 in 1990, DistrictDeputy Grand High Priest in 1993 and DistrictDeputy Grand Master in Council in 1994. Thank

you Distinguished Brother for your many years of dedicated service to the York Rite.

Past Governors Heart of TexasYork Rite College

Thomas C. Yantis, 1987-88 (UD) Thomas C.Yantis 1988-89, John Schreiver, 1990, LonnieBoggs , 1991, Jack Locke, 1992, Red Robason,

1993, Clyde Majors, 1994, Ronald Keister,1995, Glen McCandles, 1996, Grover

Cleveland, 1997, Edward Yantis 1998, JerryPingle, 1999, O.L. Clark, 2000, Sam

Worbington, 2001, Paul Warren 2002, KennethLunsford, 2003, Lewis Williams, 2004, FloydHarrison, 2005, Albert Diekman, 2006, MacCrowder, 2007, John Williams, 2008, Don

Wittie, 2009, Charlie Martin, 2010, Rusty Culp,2011, Charles Miller, 2012, Hubert Smith 2013,

Tom Crowder, 2014

Many thanks to Lawn Lodge for the decorationsand meal, especially Brother Gary Galloway

without whose help this could not have happened.Three Lawn members belong to the York RiteCollege. Lonnie Boggs, Preston Curry, andmyself. I chose Lawn Lodge as host Lodge thisyear since I was being installed as currentGovernor. Thanks to everyone for making this amost memorable event.- The Editor

The York Rite College is an invitational MasonicBody. A Mason must be a member in good standingin a Royal Arch Chapter to be considered for

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YORK RITE FESTIVAL SCHEDULEDGET MORE LIGHT - JOIN THE YORK RITE

Every Christian Mason Should be a Knight Templar

Coming Soon! Saturday July 26 th !

Ever thought about joining the York Rite? Now is the time! Big Country Chapter and Council will beconferring the York Rite Degrees with the first session on Saturday, July 26, breakfast at 6 a.m. anddegree work starting at 7 a.m. Only the Chapter and Council Degrees will be conferred on this date.The second session for the Commandery Orders will be announced at a later date. The Festival willbe in Stanford at the York Rite Temple. Discover the Master Masons Lost Word - experience someof the most beautiful and meaningful degrees in all of Masonry. You will receive the Royal ArchDegrees: Mark Master, Past Master, Most Excellent Master, and Royal Arch Degree. CouncilDegrees: Royal Master, and Select Master .Contact any York Rite Mason for more information, or callCharlie Martin at 325-665-5840..

York Rite Easter Sunrise Service

Members of Stamford, Abilene, and Sweetwater Commanderies gathered together at the Stamford York RiteCenter to celebrate Easter. The activities began at 6:30 a.m. with coffee and donuts as members came in fromaround the Big Country. Chairs were set up outside where a permanent cross has been erected. Sir KnightJerry Pingle lead the group in several Easter hymns and Sir Knight Glen McCandless read applicable passagesof scripture and delivered the Grand Prelates Easter Message. The service was inspirational. The Knightsdismissed soon after the Sunrise Service so that each could attend services at their Church of choice. Picturedabove, left to right: Sir Knight Glen McCandless, Past Grand Commander, Sir Knight Jerry Pingle, MostEminent Deputy Grand Commander, Sir Knight Doug Price and his wife, and Sir Knight Hubert Smith,


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About Our Brothers . A New Monthly Column Highlighting an Area Mason

JB Cloud Retires From Radio

JB Cloud, Long Time Country Radio DJ and Past Master of Abilene Lodge 559 has retired from radio as of Thursday,April 17, 2014. Why this date? Well, JB switched careersback in 2011 when he became a Farmers Insurance Agent,knowing that radio had changed and his time behind themicrophone was limited due to corporate cutbacks. AfterBrother Cloud got his feet on the ground in Insurance, heknew the time had come to retire. JB set December 31, 2012as his last day. JB was then asked to stay on for a while

longer, pre-recording his show. The insurance business isgoing very well and JB needed to cut back some on outsideactivities to free up some time so JB chose the anniversarydate of when he was hired at KBCY to retire on. JB moved toAbilene 16 years ago and opened the mic for the first timeon April 17, 1998 at KBCY. April must be a good transitionmonth for Brother Cloud. He worked from April 1994 to April

1995 at KOUL in Corpus Christi then from April of 1995 to April of 1998 at KOUL in BigSpring. In the past 16 years, JB was able to entertain people cross the Big Countryand the World, including a trip overseas to The Netherlands and Belgium. JB has wonnumerous awards including Texas Radio DJ of the year and Large Market Radio DJ of the Year, twice each. JB is considered as on the Radio Pioneers of the Texas Countrymovement by many in the industry. Since moving to Abilene, JB also managed tospend 9 years as a TV Weatherman for KTAB and KRBC. As JB sees it, there is not abig calling from 70 year old radio guys that make a decent living. He has known foryears that a career change would have to happen one day and that day has come. Touse the words that JB ended every radio broadcast with for the past 20 years and 8months, "Keep It Country."JB is one of our most colorful members. He is active in the Suez Shrine and theAbilene Shrine Club. Make an effort to meet him if you havent already - hes quite acharacter. Best of luck in your new endeavors, Brother. (Picture and info from blog)


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ABILENE 559 CONFERS OUTDOORS MASTERS DEGREE

It was the perfect day for a Masters Degree . The outdoor Lodge Room had been previously set up by hard

working volunteers out at John Tuchers Blue Horse Ranch The sun was shinning and it was already gettinga bit warm as the Brothers began to show up for the Degree. Brother Keith Quinn was regularly raised to thesublime degree of a Master Mason amidst dozens of Brothers from around the district. Robert Leonhartconferred the Degree in flawless form. Brother Ron Houghton cooked up and served some mighty finehamburgers following the degree. To the best of anyones knowledge, this was the first daylight outdoor degree the Lodge has ever conferred. Many thanks to the volunteers and especially to BrotherTucher

Quarterly Birthday Party Oaks at Radford Hills

On March 22, Abilene Lodge 559 held their quarterly Birtday Party for the residents at The Oaks at RadfordHills Retirement Center. Approximately 45 guests were served soft drinks and cake, 30 residents were

presented with birthday gifts from the Lodge. Volunteers left to right: John Tucher, Keith Quinn, RobertLeonhart, Mr. Neff, Bruce Trogdon, Ron Houghton, center photo and Shorty Stout and Bill Weathers far right. Thanks to Charlie Reichert and his band members and their wives for donating their time and talent.


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THAT I MIGHT TRAVEL IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES

From Worshipful Chuck Roach, Past Master of

Merkel 710, currently Senior Warden Abilene559, while in Scotland.

Edinburgh is about 350 miles north of London--five hours on the train. I made this side trip toattend lodge in the motherland of Freemasonry. I

proved I was a mason at the Scottish GrandLodge on George street, and asked if they couldrecommend a lodge that was meeting that night--within walking distance. They had severalchoices. By random chance, I picked one of theoldest lodges on earth. Journeyman Lodge #8 inEdinburgh has had members meeting regularlysince 1707. All the original members wereoperative stone masons. I walked across the,"North Bridge," to Black Friars Street at seven,and was cheerfully admitted. I had an amazinglodge experience! Later at the banquet, after toasting the Queen and lots of other things, theJ.W. told me an interesting story. When thearchitect who designed the White House inWashington was given permission to beginconstruction, there were not enough qualifiedstone masons in that area. He contactedJourneyman Lodge #8 in Edinburgh and hiredsix Master Masons. So, Scottish Masons fromthis lodge built the White House in D.C.

Worshipful Preston Curry in New ZealandBrother Curry has been in New Zealand for almosta month now. He has kept in touch and reportsthat he has attended Lodge there and has alsoattended Chapter and Council meetings. His hosts

find it incredible that he has received so manydegrees at such a young age. Preston reports thathe is having a blast attending the differentMasonic functions. He also reported that his car was stolen this past Saturday. He is staying busywith his work and will have loads of Masonic talesupon his return. Hopefully, well still havefraternal relations with New Zealand. Have fun,Preston!


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The Beacon Editors Note;Fact 1. Younger Masons want to learn more aboutFreemasonry.Fact 2. Older Masons want to go home early.Therein lies Masonrys problem.This article may be a harsh analogy and offend some,even though it is written somewhat as a satire. Themessage rings true, and for that no apology is given.How long has it been since any form of Masoniceducation actually broke out within the confines of your lodge rooms? Luckily, it doesnt happen often. For if so,it probably it would scare or disturb those of us who arestill awake. So lets be extremely cautious and not

permit it to occur often and surely not without much planning,contemplation and defiantly not before formingseveral committees to study its long term effects on theLodge. Then a report must be made and returned to the

brothers so that it may be discussed in great detail over the course of several meetings, or until a consensus ismade that it probably would take up so much timeas to surely shorten our business meetings, and thethought would be quickly dropped or tabled for future

consideration by the Lodge. The concept of actuallyhaving Masonic discussions or an education programduring open lodge, though radical as this concept mayseem, was accomplished in lodges that are near and dear to our hearts, but that was a long time ago in our pastwhen men still read, studied and cared about suchmatters. Programs were planned for regular meeting witharticles brought in; papers we re being written and

presented by Brothers on subjects as varied as history,music, morality, philosophy, symbolism of the workingtools and other elements within the degrees. Thesesubjects were then discussed in great detail. Questions

were asked and learning happened. This had a tendencyto expand ones mind and knowledge not only of thelodge, but society in general. If I am not correct, that is

one of the main tenants of the lodge to improve our self in Masonry. Too many brothers are so unawareof what the Lodge is really trying to accomplish in itsteaching by symbols and allegories. We have nearlystopped educating ourselves about the meanings of the symbolism an allegories presented in the degrees.Brother Oliver Day Street was quoted in The Builder Magazine, August 1919. In our Masonic studies, themoment we forget that whole and ever part of Freemasonry is symbolic and allegoric, is the sameinstant we begin to grope in the dark. Its ceremonies,signs, tokens, words and lectures at once becomemeaningless or trivial. The study of no other aspect of Freemasonry is more important, yet I believe thestudy of no aspect of it has been so much neglected.We all know the old standard To make good men

better. In reality it means so much more, as itcharges you to explore your senses and acquire aworking knowledge of the seven liberal arts andsciences to make you a more rounded person byimproving yourself in Masonry. As stated earlier,this would have a definite effect upon our business

meetings. It might even encourage men to attendmeetings and participate in the free exchange of knowledge and actually learn about Masonry. A manfreely gives up his time to attend our meetings; sittingthrough a meeting that was very much like the lastone and without much difference except when adegree is worked. We may have conditionedourselves to these types of meetings but if we are toattract and keep new members we are going to haveto give them something with more substance for thetime they spend away from their families and to maketheir attendance feel worthwhile Be prepared to raise

the ire of more than a few brethren if you are so boldas to make a recommendation of injecting a littleMasonic education into their meetings. Please dont

be foolish enough as to make the suggestion that oncea year they have a special meeting in which to put ona degree with all its related lectures. This will bereceived as though you are a leper, heretic, iconoclast,or at least one who goes around kicking the sacredcow, even though this would be a perfect cont next

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WHAT IF MASONIC EDUCATION BROKE OUT IN YOUR LODGE?By S. Kenneth Baril From The Beacon - Central District Masonic Newsletter


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Masonic Education continued from previous pageopportunity for the newer brothers to gainknowledge and experience about the Craft. It wouldalso afford them a chance to learn and participate in

actual degree work. True, it would take longer toconfer the degree but not nearly as long as we haveendured while sitting through two degrees in onemeeting. By virtue of being a special, it couldhappen on a Saturday which would afford us thetime to do it right and not take time away frommore important deliberations like what brand of toilet paper to stock or which is the better of thetwo light bulbs to use. This is by no means the onlything that could be injected into our lodges. Some

jurisdictions have instated informal study groups

open to all Masons on varies subjects about theCraft. We must be ever mindful that the newmembers of today will have the stewardship of theLodge in the future. The better their knowledge of Masonry today, the better they may teach its

principles to the future generations of Masons. Wehave stopped educating newly made Masons aboutthe degree and their symbolism, and how they

pertain to the betterment of his life. In doing so there has been a decline in Masonic knowledge. If thistrend continues and we dont start some sort of education program, our future leaders will knowhow to open, close, and conduct a businessmeeting, put on a degree and little else. Will theyhave the knowledge to impart to a newly raised

brother on how a Mason is to be made into a better man? Fewer men read today compared to our

brothers in the first part of the 20th century. Sowhere will they gain this knowledge? In Europethey take the time in which to teach these lessons intheir lodges. The process of becoming a Masonmay take longer, but their memberships aregrowing and flourishing, but we dont teachcandidates much in our Lodges and we are in ahuge decline. We have blamed every conceivablereason for our loss in membership, but the root of the problem, which we will not acknowledge, isAPATHY. I will close with this with a quote froman 1875 article by Dr. Oliver Mackey. Theultimate success of Masonry depends on theintelligence of her disciples.

I do not know about wrong, but wecertainly do have it backwards!

Orientation It is worth noting that the orientation of the temples atJerusalem was the reverse of the present orientation of Christian churches. A worshipper in the Holy Place of the temple looked west to the Holy of Holies or eastthrough the entrance to see the rising sun. Christianchurches usually have their main entrance in the westand the altar in the east. Lodges of operative FreeMasons have always adopted the orientation of thetemples at Jerusalem, with the entrance in the east andthe master in the west. The orientation of lodges of speculative Freemasons is the reverse, probably

because the compiler and editor of the originalConstitutions of the Freemasons published by order of the Grand Lodge of England in 1723, the Rev Dr James Anderson DD, was an influential Presbyterianclergymen who as a matter of course would haveadopted the orientation then in use in Christianchurches. .Another possible reason is that earlyspeculative ritualists may have been influenced by anessential doctrine of that particular school of the Cabalathat says: His Majesty . . . sits on a throne in the east,as the actual representative of God . Whatever itsorigin, the reversal of the orientation in lodges of speculative Freemasons has caused confusion in theinterpretation of their symbolism, because the words of the ritual were adapted from Operative usage based onthe orientation of the temple. In conclusion it is worth

quoting Dr Oliver, to whom we have already referred,who said in his lectures on Signs and Symbols : The

principal entrance to the lodge room ought to face theeast, because the east is a place of light both physical and moral; and therefore the brethren have access tothe lodge by that entrance, as a symbol of mental illumination.* *

**Information from Internet Masonic Blog Author Unknown

KING SOLOMONSTEMPLE

HAVE MASONS GOT IT

ALL WRONG?


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West Texas Traveling Degree Team Holds

Scottish Rite Reunion

Pictured left to right: Charlie Martin, Jerry Pingle, Mike Lockhart (candidate), Larry Coates,Rusty Harris (candidate), Glen McCandless, Kenneth Williams (candidate) and Hubert Smith

The morning started off with donuts and some of Charlie Martinss mighty strong coffee.Candidates began arriving about 7 p.m. After

registration the candidates were given anoverview of the days activities by Charlie Martin33 IGH, Reunion Director. While he was

briefing the aspirants, the degree teams were busy arranging the many costumes and props for the days degree work.

The work would begin with the Lodge of Perfection and the Ineffable Degrees. TheDegree Team, conferred the Fourth DegreeSecret Master followed by the Fourteenth

Degree Perfect Elu. This section of theScottish Rite Degrees is called the Lodge of Perfection because it perfects the first threeSymbolic Lodge Degrees with the rediscovery of the Master Masons lost word. Brother HubertSmith, 32 KCCH, is Degree Master for theFourth Degree and Jerry Pingle 33 IGH, DegreeMaster Fourteenth Degree.

After a short break, the candidates werereassembled for terminal degree in the Chapter of

Rose Croix, the Eighteenth Degree, Knight of theRose Croix. These four Chapter Degrees cover the

period of time from the destruction of King

Solomons Temple through the completion of theBook of Revelation approximately 558 B.C. To100 A.D. The lessons of Faith, Hope, and Charityare taught in this degree. Brother Larry Coates 32,Degree Master expertly confers this degree andguides the candidates through its many lessons.

The Council of Kadosh consists of twelve degreesculminating with the 30 th Degree Knight Kadosh.These degrees are philosophical and their lessonsmystical. Brother Rick Trogdon, 32 KCCH,

Degree Master teaches the brothers about thedangers of despotism.

The Crowning Jewel of the day was the 32 nd Degreeconferred by Reunion Chairman and Degree Master,Charlie Martin, 33 IGH. This beautiful degree,

pictured above, culminates with the class receivingtheir 32 hats. Congratulations to our three newPrinces of the Royal Secret.


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Letters of suspensionhave been mailed toBrothers who failed to

pay their dues by June 24IF you were recently

suspended all you have to do to be reinstated is to pay your dues.

Customs and CourtesiesCommon Faux Pas

The Masonic Apron should always be worn as theoutermost garment, if you are wearing a coat it stillgoes on the outside of the jacket.

In Lodge, members should al sways stand whenaddressed by the Worshipful Master.

Members and Officers should be properly clothedbefore entering the Lodge Room. Aprons andJewels should be donned outside the door, notinside the Lodge room.

Stones from the QuarriesWelcome Cousin!

E.C. Killian, Sr Council452 Allied MasonicDegrees (AMD), andJames M. Wilson Council92 Knight Masonswelcome new membersDoug Price and TomCrowder. Membershipto both is invitational.

Pictured left to right: Larry Coates, Jerry Pingle, Doug Price,

Charlie Martin, Tom Crowder, and Glen McCandless

Newly Elected Lodge Officers

Abilene Lodge 559: WM Jody Murillo, SW Chuck Roach, JW Lee Ramirez, Jr.

Anson 575: WM David Hargrove, SW Pete Klein, JWDon Wilkerson

Baird 522: WM Mike Bell, SW Bill Giles, JW LarryKing

Clyde 1056: WM Harvey Wheeler, SW DarrellWatkins, JW Dale Burge

Hamlin 958: WM Jim Dixon, SW Paul Frazier, JWGeorge Stoval

Hobah 1394: WM Bobby Woddard, SW Pete Wiley,JW Josh Leddy

John Sayles 1408: WM Roy McClendon, SW GeneAllee, JW Joe Harris

Lawn 1230: WM Steve Kellar, SW Phillip Ratliff, JWBen Brown

Merkel 710: WM Eddy Harris, SW David Clark, JWScott Alves

Did you know that dolphins are so smart that withina few weeks of captivity they can train a human to

stand on the side of their tank and feed them.

Welcome Fun Spots We a pleased to introduce a professional cartoonto our publication drawn by Brother TeddyTrogdon, member of Abilene Lodge 559 , (andfather of The Editor). We hope you will enjoyhis timeless humor.


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Lawn Clippings

LAWN CONFERS CANDLELIGHT DEGREE

Brother Doug Ford andBrother Bobby Satterwhitewere presented their 40 Year Service Awards duringMays Stated Meeting.Congratulations Brothers andthank you for your manyyears of service anddedication to your Lodge.

Our District Deputy RoyParsons and DistrictInstructor Al Alexandreenjoyed some fine dinning

preceding the official visit.The Lawn Stewards insist onlinen, china, stainlessflatware, and appropriatestemware to make Statedmeals a special event.

Pictured left to right: Phillip Ratliff,Ed Gongora, Steve Kellar, Steve

Sheppard, Ben Brown, Chuck Roach,John Armistead, FC 1, Gary

Galloway, FC 2.

Above: Lawn Lodges new logo andmotto designed by Ed Gongora.

Candlelight DegreeAll present were impressed with thecandle light Fellow Craft Degree. Thecandles added solemnity andreverence to the ceremony. Candleshave been used in degree work sincethe earliest recorded degrees inEngland. The position of the candlesin each degree has its own special

meaning. The candles are a small partof the changes that Lawn has made toimprove the overall initiaticexperience for the candidates. Lawnalso uses a vintage Lecture Chartinstead of slides or computer generated images. Visitors andmembers alike remarked how muchthey enjoyed the degree. It was thefirst candle light degree for Lawn.Additionally,the degree team was

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LAWN LODGE TO HOLD

PAST MASTERS DEGREE

Mark your calendars! Lawn Lodge will hold aPast Masters Degree on Saturday, September 27, at 2 p.m. IF you are an actual Past Master,sitting Worshipful Master or a Warden you areeligible to receive this degree. The degree feewill be $25.00 . The Heart of Texas York RiteCollege will host the Degree, while Big CountryChapter Royal Arch Masons will confer thedegree. This degree is fun and informative, insome jurisdictions this degree is conferred uponall sitting Masters.

If you would like to receive this degree pleasecontact Charlie Martin at 325-665-5840 or Rick Trogdon at 325-668-4724.

Dear Readers,

You may have noticed some changes in this monthsBeehive. We have begun accepting some supportfrom our local businesses in the form of advertising.Since The Beehive is no longer sponsored by aMasonic Lodge, it has become necessary to findways to offset the expensive cost of printing anddistribution. We have been very fortunate in the pastto have much of our printing donated, however thecost of postage continues to rise and the last issuecost nearly double the subscription price of $1.00

per issue. We are applying for Non-Profit status andhope to be able to continue to bring you fraternalnews and items of interest in the future at areasonable price. If you would like to place an ad tohelp support the printing and distribution of TheBeehive please call 325-668-4724. Businesses andindividuals may have advertising space. Businesscard size ad is only $25.00. We need about a dozenadvertisers to break even. Thanks to all of you whohave placed ads this month. Summertime is a busytime, Masonically speaking, so get ready for another Beehive within the next few weeks.

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Mark Your Calendars

Abilene 559 EventsOPEN INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

Abilene Lodge 559 will hold its annual OpenInstallation of Officers at 11 am on Saturday, July26. Family and friends are invited to attend. For more information contact Robert Leonhart at 325-829-4286.

ANNUAL DOVE HUNT

The Dove Hunt is on again! Get your guns ready,and call in soon. This is a sell-out every year. TheDove Hunt will be at John Tuchers Blue Horse

Ranch on September 6. Contact Ron Houghton at325-668-1088 for reservations and information

Appendant Body Meetings

Abilene Assembly 86 Rainbow Girl s: First andThird Thursdays 7:00 p.m. At the Eastern Star Temple, 3173 S. 27 Street

Abilene Shrine Club : First Monday each month atthe Abilene Shrine Club, meal at 6:30, meeting 7:30

p.m. (Open meeting, guests and non-Masons

welcome)Big Country Scottish Rite Club : Quarterly, fifthMonday of the month. Next meeting June 30, at theAbilene Shrine Club, meal 6:30 p.m. Meeting 7:30

p.m. (Open meeting, guests and non Masonswelcome)

Big Country Chapter 310 Royal Arch Masonsand Big Country Council 192 Royal and SelectMasters: Fourth Tuesday each month at theStamford York Rite Center, Stamford.Refreshments 6:30 p.m. And meeting 7:30 p.m.

Stamford Commandery 75 Knights Templar:Second Thursday each month at the Stamford York Rite Center. Refreshments 6:30 p.m. Meeting 7:30

p.m.

Allied Masonic Degrees E.C. Killian Sr. Council#462 and Knight Masons James M. WilsonCouncil #92: Second Saturday in February andAugust, 9 a.m. at the Stamford York Rite Center.

Gus Loehr, a co-founder of Rotary, was a Mason

(Lakeside Lodge No. 739).One of the original Rotary

pins is pictured with theMasonic symbol (Square &

Compasses) within the cog.Though Paul Harris, one of the original foundersof Rotary, denied any Masonic involvement, he islisted as a member of the Sons of Liberty MasonicLodge #301 as well as of the Bohemian Club inChicago. Many of the early Rotarians wereMasons and many charter Rotary clubs were held

in Masonic Halls and Temples.In 1985, Rotary launched its PolioPlus program toimmunize all of the world's children against polio.As of 2011, Rotary has contributed more than 900million US dollars to the cause, resulting in theimmunization of nearly two billion childrenworldwide.

As of 2006, Rotary has more than 1.2 millionmembers in over 32,000 clubs among 200countries and geographical areas, making it themost widespread by branches and second largestservice club by membership, behind Lions ClubInternational. The number of Rotarians has slightlydeclined in recent years: Between 2002 and 2006,they went from 1,245,000 to 1,223,000 members.

North America accounts for 450,000 members,Asia for 300,000, Europe for 250,000, LatinAmerica for 100,000, Oceania for 100,000 andAfrica for 30,000.

To this day, many Masons are Rotarians and visa

versa.

So True it Hurts.Being very courteous, a man approached a younger woman inside the mall while doing some shopping.' Excuse me,' he said. I can't seem to find my wife.Can I talk to you for a couple of minutes?' Thewoman, feeling a bit of compassion for this older looking fellow, said, ' Sure, Do you know where your wife might be?'' I have no idea', he said, ' But everytime I talk to a woman who is as good looking asyou, she usually appears out of nowhere.

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Lodge Meetings continued..Lawn Lodge 1230 Worshipful Master Steve Kellar,

Secretary, Gary GallowayMain Street, Lawn

Monthly Communication Forth Monday 7:30 p.m.Meal at 6:30 p.m. School of Instruction Monday at7:30 p.m.

Hamlin Lodge 958 Worshipful Master Jim DixonSecretary, Kenneth Williams

33 S.W. Second Street, Hamlin

Monthly Communication Second Monday 7:30 p.m.Meal 6:30 p.m. School of Instruction - called.

Clyde Lodge 1056 Worshipful Master HarveyWheeler, Secretary Frank David

605 Oak Street, Clyde,

Monthly Communication First Thursday, Diner 6:30and meeting 7:30 p.m.

Baird Lodge 522 Worshipful Master Mike Bell,Secretary John Price

239 Market, Baird

Monthly Communication First Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

Lodge Meeting TimesLodge Meetings

Abilene Lodge 559 Worshipful Master, JodyMurillo , Secretary, Robert Leonhart

1265 North 2 nd Street, Abilene,Third Floor

Stated Communication first Thursday at 7:30 p.m.Meal at 6:30 p.m. Meals are currently served in thesecond floor dinning room while the Stated meetingis held on the third floor. The elevator is currentlyin service. School of Instruction is held everyWednesday at 7:30 p.m.

Hobah Lodge 1394 Worshipful Master, BobbyWoodard, Secretary, Robert Leonhart

1265 North Second Street, Abilene, Second Floor

Stated Communication Second Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.Meal at 6:30 p.m. School of Instruction everyTuesday at 7:30 p.m.

John Sayles Lodge 1408 Worshipful Master,RoyMcClendon, Secretary, John Price.

3201 South 27 th Street, Abilene

Stated Communication Second Thursday 7:30 p.m.Meal at 6:30 p.m. School of Instruction everyMonday at 7:30 p.m.

Merkel Lodge 710 Worshipful Master, EddyHarris, Secretary, Brad Banner.

136 Edwards Street, Merkel

Monthly Communication Forth Thursday (except Nov and Dec) 7:30 p.m. Meal at 6:30 p.m. Schoolof Instruction - called.

Anson Lodge 575 Worshipful Master DavidHargrove, Secretary Charlie MArtin

932 North 12 th Street, Anson

Monthly Communication Third Thursday 7:30 p.m.Meal at 6:30 p.m. School of Instruction - called.

Masonic Latin Phrases

In Hoc Signo Vinces - Knights Templar Motto -in this sign you shall conquer.

Aude Vide, Tace - Hear, see, be silent


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