September 27, 2010
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Brethren of Dover Lodge, we continue to grow our reach into the community with charitable works. On Saturday October 30th from 10a-2p, we will be meeting at I-90 and State Route 252 to help clean up that intersection as part of the Adopt A Highway program.
For details on how to be safely prepared for our work, please click here and check under the “For Your Safety” setting. See you there!
September 22, 2010
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What follows is a beautiful essay written by Illustrious Brother Carl H. Claudy, an excellent author and true Brother of our Craft. In it, a young Master Mason bemoans what he sees as the irrelevance of Freemasonry. Ever patient, the Old Past Master challenges the young Brother with the gentleness that only a Past Master can bring:
“I have been a Mason for a year now,” remarked the Young Brother to the Old Past Master. “While I find a great deal in Masonry to enjoy and like the fellows and all that, I am more or less in the dark as to what good Masonry really is in the world. I don’t mean I can’t appreciate its charity or its fellowship, but it seems to me that I don’t get much out of it. I can’t really see why it has any function outside of the relationship we enjoy in the Lodge and the charitable acts we do.”
“I think I could win an argument about you,” smiled the Past Master.
“An argument about me?”
“Yes. You say you have been a Master Mason for a year. I think I could prove to the satisfaction of a jury of your peers, who would not need to be Master Masons, that while you are a Lodge member in good standing, you are not a Master Mason.”
“I don’t think I quite understand,” puzzled the Young Mason. “I was quite surely initiated, passed, and raised. I have my certificate and my good standing card. I attend Lodge regularly. I do what work I am assigned. If that isn’t being a Master Mason, what is?” Continue Reading
September 6, 2010
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Brethren of Dover Lodge, the Worshipful Master has called a special meeting on Thursday September 16th 2010 at 7:30pm sharp for the purpose of conferring the Fellowcraft Degree. The night will prove to be a busy one, as we will be passing two deserving Brethren through the second degree. Please won’t you join us in this noble work? Officers must be in tuxedos, the Brethren will please dress in suits or jackets and ties. See you there!
September 6, 2010
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Brethren and Friends of Dover Lodge, we’re back from Summer Darkness! The Light of Masonry is once again burning bright in Westlake, and already the Brethren are excited for the things to come. Many of the Brethren may wonder though – how did so much get accomplished during Summer Darkness? Well wonder no more – here is a video expertly put together by Brother Pires showing the goings-on during our warm summer!
July 28, 2010
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The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (also known as “The Tomb of the Unknowns”) is a memorial that honors those who have given their lives in service as a part of our country’s Armed Forces, but whose identity cannot be verified. Located in Arlington National Cemetery, most visitors to this must-see monument say that the most memorable part of their visit is the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb.
In July 2010 a member of Dover Lodge was present at the Tomb, and filmed both the Changing of the Guard and the Wreath Ceremony that take place every day of every year. Here is that footage, brought to you for educational purposes by Dover Lodge.
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July 28, 2010
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Friends and Brethren of Dover Lodge, please join us for an interior work day at the Lodge. We will be cleaning and painting the upper lobby and prep room, as well as other side tasks to help beautify Dover Lodge and prepare it for the resuming of Masonic work. We would be grateful for any who would lend a hand! Join us on August 7 2010 at 10am.