July 27, 2017
BE THE REVOLUTION By Michael Jarzabek With three knocks at the door a candidate enters hoping for something revolutionary. He wants to change the world, to change his place in it. He takes his degrees looking to gather together with like-minded individuals. He might have watched a show on the history channel or read the Da Vinci Code. He wants to learn those secrets he hears so much about. He looks around the walls of the lodge and finds an oil painting of George Washington. He hears of the American Revolution and those patriots he will soon call Brother. His…
July 27, 2017
On July 26, 2017 A very well-attended EA degree for Dr. Norwood, included visitors from Redlands lodge and a moving lecture given by our chaplain Mike.
July 13, 2017
Almost 1100 toys were donated. Santa and his helpers were there as well as a troop of Hawaiian dancers. Food and toys were donated by Kroger, Ralphs and Food4less. Blood was donated and everyone had a great time.
July 10, 2017
Walter Fleming and William Florence in 1872 In 1870 a group of Masons gathered frequently for lunch at the Knickerbocker Cottage on Sixth Avenue in New York City. At a special table on the second floor a particularly fun-loving group of men met regularly. Among the regulars were Walter M. Fleming, M.D. and William J. “Billy” Florence, an actor. The group frequently talked about starting a new fraternity for Masons – one centered on fun and fellowship, more than ritual. Fleming and Florence took this idea seriously enough to do something about it. Knickerbocker Cottage on Sixth Avenue in Manhattan…
