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Volume 4 Issue 7 |
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Visit us on the web: www.arizonamasonry.org/3/wm.htm July 2003 |
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Next Stated Meeting (10am) Saturday July 12th Coffee and Donuts 9am
Web Connected? Newletter now on the Web! www.arizonamasonry.org/3/wm.html
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROTHERS July Birthdays Masonic
Martin Brewton Paul A. Brooks(46) Robert C. Conrad Alvin W. Gerhardt(37) Paul S. Damron Hubert Haught(31) John M. Fix David C. Porter(33) Stanley Gibson Milton W. Sloan(41) Robert Johnson Leslie D. Walker(34) William T. Kidd William Williamson(57) Cleo M Medlock |
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July Meeting Schedule 9am – Coffee & Donuts 10am – Lodge
12:15 am - Lunch with Star at China Taste |
Congratulations to W Bro Doug Skowron for receiving the Sunburst of Honor from Jobe's Daughters!! |
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2003 Officers
Worshipful Master Howard J. Billingsley, PM (928-472-9354) Senior Warden Paul J. Dore’, PM (602-942-3821) Junior Warden Henry London, PM Secretary Joe A. Henry PM (928-425-6686) Treasurer Oscar T. Lyon Jr, PGM (602-252-2739) Senior Deacon Gerald Davis Junior Deacon R. Scott Teichrow Chaplain William “Bill” Greenen PM Marshall Harold Benjamin, PM Senior Steward Robert Gillette, PM Junior Steward Douglas Skowron, KYCH Tyler William L. Sneyd
Trustees: Robert Gillette, PM Victor G. Owens, PM Carley Moore, PM Harold B. Benjamin, PM R. Scott Teichrow |
From the East
Brethren:
I wish all of you and your families a very safe and happy 4th of July. A time for picnics, fireworks and remembering the struggles endured by those early statesmen who dreamed of a free democratic nation and had the courage to put those dreams into action. Another link has been severed in that fraternal chain which binds us together. On Friday June 17, 2003 the lodge was opened to conduct a memorial service for Philip Chilton Jackson. Brother Phil was Born October 23, 1923; he was Initiated May 26,1992; Passed July 28, 1992; and Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason August 25,1992 in White Mountain Lodge #3 and Raised in the Celestial Lodge on June 17, 2003. Brother Phil was selected “Mason of the Year” for White Mountain Lodge #3 in 1995. Brethren remember Brother Phil’s family in your prayers. Our June 14, stated meeting went very well. After the stated meeting a Lodge of F. C. masons was opened and the courtesy second degree was conferred upon a candidate for Payson Lodge #70. There were seven brothers in attendance from Payson. At “High Twelve” all enjoyed a delicious bar-b-que lunch. The work was done in a very admirable fashion and if you were not there, you missed a very enjoyable time. My thanks to all who did the work! Our next stated meeting is Saturday, July 12, coffee and something @ 9:00; Lodge at 10:00 A. M. Trustees will meet on Wednesday, July 9, 2003 @ 1:00 P. M. Hoping to see you in lodge. Be kind to one another with a great deal of brotherly love.
Fraternally, Howard J. Billingsley WM |
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Prayer for Departed Brethren O, Sovereign and Most Worshipful of all Masters. Be Thou unto our Brother an Outer Guard, and defend him from all perils without. Be Thou unto our Brother an Inner Guard and perserve his soul passing forth through the Gateway of Thy Temple to the Mysteries of Life Hereafter. Be Thou unto him the younger Deacon and guide his steps along the Path that leads to the Grand Lodge Above. Be Thou also the Elder Deacon and lead him up the steep and winding stairway to Thy Middle Chamber to receive the harvest of his labours. Be Thou also the Lesser Warden and in the meridian sunlight of understanding speak to our Brother in symbols that shall declare the splendours of Thy Light. So, through death to immortality, O, Thou Most High, Raise our Brother to re-union with Thee, the Master in the East, and the Glory of Thy presence in the Centre. Brother Phil Jackson Born:10-23-23 Raised:08-25-92 Died:06-16-03 |
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Stated Meeting Calendar 2003 July August Sept Oct Nov Dec 12- WM #3 9- WM #3 4 - OES #8 2 - OES #8 6- OES #8 4 - OES #8 13 - WM #3 11- WM #3 8 – WM #3 13- WM #3 |
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GRAND LODGE COMMUNICATION 2003 APPROVED LEGISLATION
Lodges will use Amos 7: 7-8 as the scripture reading during circumambulation of the candidate during the Fellowcraft degree.
Grand Lodge continues its membership in various organizations.
How to wear your apron as a Fellowcraft: addition – and the left corner turned up under the flap in the form of a triangle to serve as a convenient receptacle for their working tools. In speculative masonry, as a FC you will thus wear yours.
How to wear your apron as a Master Mason: addition – FC with the top turned down; and the left corner turned up in the form of a triangle. Masters of overseers of the work as a mark of distinction wore theirs with the corner turned down in the form of a perfect square, as a symbol of their integrity. You are now clothed as a master mason and are entitles to your working tools.
At the dissolution of a lodge, the Grand Secretary at the direction of the Grand Trustees, will receive all funds and dispose of all property.
Permissible to translate Arizona Ritual to another language other than English.
Decision #2 , which would restrict the Grand Secretary from communicating to the lodges orally. All communications would have to be written. This also included the suspension of the Glen Canyon Lodge #59 charter.
This resolution only received a majority and will be carried over to 2004. Addition to obligations - and this is the sign and alludes to ancient and now symbolic nature of your obligation.
Permitting short form closing in the master mason degree for stated and funerals. The 2004 Grand Communication will be held in Tucson at the Double Tree Hotel 441 S Alvernon on June 3,4, & 5th.
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GRAND LODGE COMMUNICATION 2003 NOT APPROVEDRESOLUTIONS 2003-01 Adding the Deputy Grand Master, Senior Grand Warden, Junior Grand Warden to membership of the Grand Trustees 2003-02 Adding the Deputy Grand Master, and Senior Grand Warden to membership of the Grand Trustees RECOMMENDATIONS 2002-11 Permitting ritual of the Grand Lodge Del Pacifico, Mexico to be used in the State of Arizona 2003-2 A Past Master would not be entitled to an additional vote for also Currently holding an elected office of Master, Senior or Junior Warden. 2003-3 Withdrawn 2003-6 Removing the requirement that a new lodge must have a Recommendation from the nearest chartered lodge. 2003-7 Removing the requirement that a newly raised Master Mason must pass satisfactory examination within six months. 2003-8 Withdrawn 2003-9 Withdrawn DECISONS BY GRAND MASTER #2 The Grand Secretary will not be permitted to communicate “Orally” on any Grand Lodge business with a lodge. |
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120 YEARS AGO |
OFFICERS FOR 1883
Albert R. Young SW Joseph Redman JW Quintus C. Tebbs Treas Charles Fisk Secty
New Master Masons: Andrew Jackson Caswell Samuel Richard Sands William Harris Cook Charles Edwin Taylor William Castleton Eddy William Long Whepley James Frederick Ira Hamilton Wood Mathew Kinney John McDonald Wilmans James Lewis Fred Washington Wilmans
Deceased Alexander Douglas Skinner
43 Master Masons on the roll
On November 14, 1883 our Brother Alonzo Bailey was elected Grand Master of the M.W. Grand Lodge of F. & A. M. of Arizona
Grand Lodge: Alonzo Bailey elected Grand Master |
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FIFTY YEARS AGO TODAY White Mountain JULY 1953WM Rupert A Hooker, SW Sidney B Fix, JW Robert Lacy, Treasurer Lee McDaniel, Secretary Guy A Ligon. Brother Harry Schwartzman announced that Brother Rives had made the necessary proficiency in the lecture of the third degree. Brother Elwood Wissman spoke on the 12 tribes of Judea. DORIC July 1953The current elected officers were: WM Thomas Tizard, SW Raymond Cordes, JW Henry London, Treasurer Thomas D Henderson, Secretary Frank Robertson. On July 27th, WM Thomas Tizard conferred the first degree of masonry on Warren W Strom and Royce B Wesson. |
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White Mountain Lodge #3 (Complete History on the Web at http://arizonamasonry.org/3/wm.html) History (in the beginning)
In the latter part of the year 1879, the few members of the Masonic fraternity residing at and in the vicinity of Globe, which was part of Pinal county, assembled for the purpose of discussing the advisability of establishing a lodge of Free & Accepted Masons. With no more that a half a dozen very enthusiastic Masons present, the meeting was held and first steps started for an organization. A committee on credentials was appointed to ascertain if a sufficient number of masons could be procured, who would be willing to dimit from their respective lodges in order to establish one here, but owing to the slow methods of transportation of mails in those days, progress was very slow. At a meeting in May 1880 this committee reported that nine dimits had been placed in the their hands, and at the same time offered the following resolution.
“ Resolved:” That while we realize that the real strength of our order, lies not in the numbers, but in absolute unswerving fidelity to its principles and teachings. True masonry is the upbuilding and uplifting of the individual character, having for its aim and object, the advancement of everything that stands for more intelligent citizenship and cleaner lives. Be it further resolved; that this committee procure sufficient donations from the brothers to defray the expenses of a dispensation, lodge furniture, Jewels, etc. and to make application for a dispensation at once.
These resolutions were unanimously adopted. White Mountain was chosen for the name of the lodge and Alexander Hamilton Morehead, was named Worshipful Master, Alonzo Bailey as Senior Warden and Jacob Abraham as Junior Warden. It was evident that the hard work and enthusiasm of the Masons scattered around an isolated mining district would result in a fast growing lodge.
The Grand jurisdiction of California prohibited the holding of Masonic Lodges on the ground floor, while that of New Mexico allowed such meetings provided that they were safe from intrusion and properly tiled. There being no two story buildings in Globe at that time, it was manifest that application must be made to the Grand Lodge of New Mexico and some of the brothers being personally acquainted with the Grand Officers of that jurisdiction, no trouble was anticipated in securing a dispensation from that source with the least possible trouble and expense.
The Altar, Pillars, Pedestals, columns and other lodge furniture was designed and put together by local carpenters, the jewels were made from tin neatly cut out by our local tin smith, (Brother Jacob Abraham) which suspended by collars of blue ribbon, presented a very unique appearance of which the members were very proud.
In the meantime and while patiently waiting news of the dispensation, Mr. John Kennedy an enterprising citizen was induced to erect a second story on one of his buildings on the West side of Broad street, at the St. Elmo (La Casita restaurant now occupies this site.), which we readily accepted on a not less than five year lease.
Occasional meetings were held by the brothers to familiarize themselves with the ritual adopted by the Grand Lodge of New Mexico and agreeable to ancient customs, these meetings were held on the high hills and in the low valleys, one place of meeting was held in a lonely cabin on what is now called Nob Hill, this cabin has been preserved and is dedicated to White Mountain Lodge, another place of meeting was in a lonely cabin in the wilderness back of and near the Kinney house, these meetings was greatly enjoyed by all the brethren.
Patience was finally rewarded by the receipt of the dispensation, authorizing the persons named in the application and others to legally open a regular lodge and to confer the three degrees of masonry.
On the second day of August 1880, the first meeting was held under dispensation, the officers being:
Alexander H. Morehead, Worshipful Master Alonzo Bailey, Senior Warden Jacob Abraham, Junior Warden Alexander D. Skinner, Senior Deacon Ben F Pascoe, Junior Deacon Ernest F Kellner, Secretary
The date of the regular monthly communication to be held in the future was to be each Thursday night on or succeeding each full moon.
At the meeting held November 19, 1880. Brothers Cornelius Burns and Albert Young were raised to the Sublime degree of Master Masons, they being the first ones to be raised by this lodge.
On the 18th day of January, 1881 a charter was granted under the name and number White Mountain Lodge No. 5, A.F.& A.M. with the same brethren named therein as in the old dispensation.
On the 22nd day of February 1881, with new furniture and a complete set of new jewels, purchased in the east, a public ceremony was held in the Methodist church and the following charter officers were duly installed: Alexander Hamilton Morehead as Worshipful Master; Alonzo Bailey as Senior Warden; Jacob Abraham as Junior Warden; George Henry Cook, Treasurer; Ernest Frederick Kellner, Secretary; Francis Newton Howell, Senior Deacon; Benjamin Franklin Pascoe, Junior Deacon; William Tucker, Senior Deacon; The lodge room was then duly and constitutionally dedicated and consecrated to Free Masonry according to the impressive ritual of the order.
At a regular meeting held on April 14th, 1881 a committee was appointed to look after the ventilation in the hall and also put a fence around the Masonic Cemetery and erect a headboard for Brother Morrow.
A Special Communication was held September 26, 1881 for the purpose of holding funeral services for our late Brother James A Garfield, President of the United States who died September 19, 1881.
A committee was appointed to draft Resolutions of Respect and they were published in the Globe Chronicle and Silver Belt and a copy sent to the bereaved family.
On February 2, 1882 a committee was appointed to correspond with the several Masonic Lodges throughout the Territory to obtain their views regarding the advisability and necessity of establishing a Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons in Arizona.
On the 25th day of March 1882, the Grand Lodge of Arizona was regularly organized and duly constituted and recognized as such by the Grand Lodges of New Mexico and California. This lodge then applied to the Grand Lodge of Arizona and a charter was issued by that body to White Mountain Lodge No. 3 F. & A.M. George J Roskruge, Grand Secretary and Ansel Melton Bragg, Grand Master signed the charter.
The following officers served during the first year after the Charter had been granted.
Alonzo Bailey, Worshipful Master Francis N. Howell, Senior Warden William Tucker, Junior Warden Joseph Redman, Treasurer Charles A Fisk, Secretary Albert Young, Senior Deacon Benjamin F Pascoe, Junior Deacon William W Lowther, Senior Steward George W. Bird, Junior Steward John C Robbins, Tyler
Apart from the above, there where twenty-seven Master Masons and five Entered Apprentices on the roll.
Grand Lodge: Alonzo Bailey elected Deputy Grand Master |
