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Most Worshipful Martin is also a member of the Austin Scottish Rite Valley and is a 33 IGH. He is a
member 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 Acon
Fort 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 the
Grand 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 20092012, and as a General Grand Chapter Committee member for Scottish Rite Charities 2012-2015. He
received the Grand Cross of Color in 2005 from the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, and the
Honorary 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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Our District 75 Masonic Widows (pictured above, top)were honored during a dinner sponsored by Abilene
Lodge 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 Retirement
Center in Arlington, Texas. The program was presented by the center administrator, Gary Blair (bottom
right) Many of the attendees had never heard of the Masonic Retirement Center and others were not aware
that 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 entry
requirements. *The Texas Masonic Retirement Center offers beautiful, relaxing accommodations amid 100
acres of sweeping grassland, wildflowers, and a century-old pecan orchard. Youll enjoy quiet country living
or fill your days with countless activities, knowing your privacy is respected and your independence is
honored. 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, Corian
countertops, 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 fit
your lifestyle and budget. Check out our photo tour for a close up look at our campus and services. In
addition 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, fishing
excursions, the state fair, shopping malls, and much more are available at no extra charge. We also provide
Masonic-related events at TMRC and transportation to Masonic events throughout the region. If you have
questions 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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The Community Builders Award is the highest honor a Masonic Lodge can
bestow upon a non- Mason. Congratulations Sparky, the award is well
deserved. (Picture and letter supplied by Worshipful J. B. Cloud)
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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.
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This year, Hobah Lodge held a charitable raffle to benefit the Shiner's Children's Hospitals. The members
have 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 Jim
McKenzie on June 14, in a ceremony held at the Masonic Temple. The Houston Hospital was chosen by
Hobah members to receive the funds this year. Shriner's Hospitals provide treatment for children with burns
and 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 those
who helped make this years Garage Sale it as a huge success.
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Members of Stamford, Abilene, and Sweetwater Commanderies gathered together at the Stamford York Rite
Center to celebrate Easter. The activities began at 6:30 a.m. with coffee and donuts as members came in from
around the Big Country. Chairs were set up outside where a permanent cross has been erected. Sir Knight
Jerry Pingle lead the group in several Easter hymns and Sir Knight Glen McCandless read applicable passages
of scripture and delivered the Grand Prelates Easter Message. The service was inspirational. The Knights
dismissed soon after the Sunrise Service so that each could attend services at their Church of choice. Pictured
above, left to right: Sir Knight Glen McCandless, Past Grand Commander, Sir Knight Jerry Pingle, Most
Eminent Deputy Grand Commander, Sir Knight Doug Price and his wife, and Sir Knight Hubert Smith,
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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 getting
a bit warm as the Brothers began to show up for the Degree. Brother Keith Quinn was regularly raised to the
sublime degree of a Master Mason amidst dozens of Brothers from around the district. Robert Leonhart
conferred the Degree in flawless form. Brother Ron Houghton cooked up and served some mighty fine
hamburgers 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
On March 22, Abilene Lodge 559 held their quarterly Birtday Party for the residents at The Oaks at Radford
Hills 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, Robert
Leonhart, 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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KING SOLOMONS
TEMPLE
HAVE MASONS GOT IT
ALL WRONG?
I do not know about wrong, but we
certainly do have it backwards!
Orientation
It is worth noting that the orientation of the temples at
Jerusalem 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 east
through the entrance to see the rising sun. Christian
churches usually have their main entrance in the west
and the altar in the east. Lodges of operative Free
Masons have always adopted the orientation of the
temples at Jerusalem, with the entrance in the east and
the master in the west. The orientation of lodges of
speculative Freemasons is the reverse, probably
because the compiler and editor of the original
Constitutions of the Freemasons published by order
of the Grand Lodge of England in 1723, the Rev Dr
James Anderson DD, was an influential Presbyterian
clergymen who as a matter of course would have
adopted the orientation then in use in Christian
churches. .Another possible reason is that early
speculative ritualists may have been influenced by an
essential doctrine of that particular school of the Cabala
that says: His Majesty . . . sits on a throne in the east,
as the actual representative of God. Whatever its
origin, the reversal of the orientation in lodges of
speculative Freemasons has caused confusion in the
interpretation of their symbolism, because the words of
the ritual were adapted from Operative usage based on
the 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 the
east, because the east is a place of light both physical
and moral; and therefore the brethren have access to
the lodge by that entrance, as a symbol of mental
illumination.* *
**Information from Internet Masonic Blog Author Unknown
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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 an
overview of the days activities by Charlie Martin
33 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.
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to both is invitational.
Pictured left to right: Larry Coates, Jerry Pingle, Doug Price,
Charlie Martin, Tom Crowder, and Glen McCandless
Letters of suspension
have been mailed to
Brothers who failed to
pay their dues by June 24.
IF you were recently
suspended all you have to do to be reinstated is to
pay your dues.
Customs and Courtesies
Common Faux Pas
The Masonic Apron should always be worn as the
outermost garment, if you are wearing a coat it still
goes on the outside of the jacket.
In Lodge, members should al sways stand when
addressed by the Worshipful Master.
Members and Officers should be properly clothed
before entering the Lodge Room. Aprons and
Jewels should be donned outside the door, not
inside the Lodge room.
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Lawn Clippings
LAWN CONFERS CANDLELIGHT DEGREE
Candlelight Degree
All present were impressed with the
candle light Fellow Craft Degree. The
candles added solemnity and
reverence to the ceremony. Candles
have been used in degree work since
the earliest recorded degrees in
England. The position of the candles
in each degree has its own special
meaning. The candles are a small part
of the changes that Lawn has made to
improve the overall initiatic
experience for the candidates. Lawn
also uses a vintage Lecture Chart
instead of slides or computer
generated images. Visitors and
members alike remarked how much
they enjoyed the degree. It was the
first candle light degree for Lawn.
Additionally,the degree team was
dressed black suits and ties.
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