Dover Lodge #489

June 23, 2014
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Freemasonry and Ancient Egypt

Our thanks to the Brethren who joined Dover Lodge this past Thursday for our Builder’s Night, where we studied the ancient Egyptian structures known as “Cleopatra’s Needles” and their connection to our Fraternity! The Brethren enjoyed a lively discussion of the presentation put on by Brother Scott Davis, Dover Lodge’s newest Master Mason. We were fortunate indeed to have representatives present from no fewer than 4 Lodges!

During the Masonic year, the third Thursday of the month is known as “Builder’s Night” at Dover Lodge, where we spend the evening in ritually-oriented or Masonic esoteric study and practice. It is open to any Brother in good standing! Our programs will continue through summer darkness, so please check back for upcoming opportunities to explore the deeper aspects of our Gentle Craft.

Interested in joining us? Please let us know here!

June 19, 2014
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District Awards Night

Brethren, on Monday June 30th at 7pm the 22nd Masonic District will hold its annual Awards Night – you don’t want to miss it! The event will be held at Quarry Lodge, located at 366 Eastland Road in Berea. Dress is business-casual. Hope to see you there!

June 5, 2014
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O.P.M.

The Lodge Education Officer of Dover Lodge would like to give a special thanks to the Brethren and visitors who participated in the “O.P.M.”* program this evening! Our library was packed and the discussion was fantastic. Our particular thanks go to our visiting Brethren and our visitor who was simply looking into the Fraternity!

For those who couldn’t be there, here’s a summary: we discussed the stock market crash of 1929, supply and demand economics, the fractional reserve banking system, and what it means to us today as Masons. In the end we evaluated the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic value and what we can do today to work successfully in such a system.

Education is extremely important to the Masons of Dover Lodge, and that means both esoteric as well as practical study. If you believe that strong education is key to Masonic growth, you absolutely need to come visit us. Check our calendar and stop out to join in our programs. We’d be glad to have you!

* “O.P.M.” stands for “Other Peoples’ Money”!

April 27, 2014
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Antimasonry Roundtable III

Brother Master Masons, the anticipation is over! Dover Lodge #489 will once again be hosting the highly requested Antimasonry Roundtable. On Saturday May 24th at 11:00am we invite all Master Masons to join us for this in-depth and controversial discussion. This year we particularly welcome new Master Masons who will be startled to learn about the many faces of those who would bring our Fraternity to ruin. We will discuss:

Startling Revelations of Masonic Ritual
Claims of Absurd Practices
Exposures of Claimed Secrets
Conspiracy Theories of World Domination
Religious Objections to Membership
Antimasonry’s Most Wanted

April 3, 2014
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Old School

In the old Lodge Room, the faint aroma of burning wax and wick hangs in the air like a distant reverie. Somewhere in those four walls the last peals of laughter have faded away, echoing in memory those sublime moments of camaraderie and mirth. The sound of rhythmic footsteps begins to ring from the cool stone walls as a warm shaft of light stabs across a velvet-dark room. Shadowy forms begin to appear seemingly rising from the floor below. Anticipation fills the air like a forest mist.

The Brethren know it is time to retire to the library. Masonic Light is about to blaze forth from that small room at the top of the stairs.

On Thursday April 17th, Dover Lodge will be holding its monthly Builders’ Night. Our study for the evening is an esoteric journey into the Master Mason Degree. Dover Lodge Master Masons only please.

February 20, 2014
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A History Of Lodges

Dover Lodge resides in the 22nd Masonic District in the State of Ohio. Through the passage of time our district has seen many Lodges – some whose names no longer appear on the list of active Lodges. This can be a difficult situation for Masonic scholars and historians who are seeking information from the past.

Masonic Lodges typically merge into other Lodges when it seems that such a union would strengthen the Craft. There may be a variety of reasons that lead to this action, but ultimately such mergers are a lasting testament to the unity of our Fraternity. We preserve the past while striking boldly into the future.

Dover Lodge is pleased to share with you a historic list of Lodges chartered within our District and where they now reside. Continue Reading