From the East May 2011

As May’s elections and June’s installations come upon us, I would like to challenge our Brothers to try to double the attendance of the last few meetings. I know that family, health, and work come first but it would be nice to see more faces in lodge. Regular lodge attendance is imperative for a well [...]

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Britannia 2010/2011 Field Trips

My brothers as some of you may know, there has been some talk about doing some field trips this year. Our first trip is to the Saint John the Divine Cathedral, tentatively  planned for the first week of November. Our good friend Bro. Eric Carlson who works there will be more than happy to give [...]

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Christmas Festive Board 2011. Spread the Word.

December 9th is our 2011 Christmas Festive Board. This year we will be having our Dinner at the Roger Smith Hotel located on 47th st. and lexington Ave. Our dinner this year is open to the ladies so please bring your wives and lady friends. The price is $60 per person. We are also inviting [...]

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Ancient Order Resorts to Facebook, Coed Paintball and Ghost Stories

This is an article I came across in the Wall Street Journal. I figured you all would like it.  I’ve been agreeing with most of this article for years so it really spoke to me. Feel free to share it with the icons at the bottom of the post if you like.   -PH   [...]

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The Brethren

A Brother: He is strong in the face of adversity, but in a quiet and reasoned way. He is loved by all that know him for the most part. I say for the most part, because he is so loved that those who don’t care for him wouldn’t dare voice there opinion any more because [...]

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French Roast after Lodge

Brothers, We will be gathering at French Roast for a late supper after Lodge. We hope to see you all. Please let me know if you plan to attend. S & F Paul

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From The East April 2011

Brethren, I would like to wish everybody a happy and healthy Easter and Passover. This month is our official visit from the District Deputy Grand Master of The Forth Manhattan District R.W. Aldo Smith. He will be bringing the message from our Grand Master Vincet Lebone. there will be no other business that night but [...]

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From the East March 2011

Greetings from the East, As the Masonic year goes on, there have been a lot of changes in the schedule beyond my control. Originally we were supposed to have the Grand Lectures Convention on the night of our March communication but the date has been changed from March 11th to March 17th. It would be [...]

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From The East Februrary 2011

Greetings from the East, Thank you Brethren for all your support during a difficult time for my family and I. As some may know my mother Mary Ortiz passed away on the 16th of January. Sorry I didn’t get to call or e-mail everyone. We were so overwhelmed with emotions as well as arrangements to [...]

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Last Living American WWI Vet is Reclaimed by The Great Architect

Frank Woodruff Buckles (February 1, 1901 – February 27, 2011), born Wood Buckles, was one of the last three surviving World War 1 veterans in the world, and was the last living American veteran of the war. At the time of his death, Buckles was also the oldest verified World War I veteran in the world, [...]

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A message from Ben

I came across this video sponsored by the Grand Lodge of Portugal posted somewhere by one of our New Jersey Brethren and thought it would be a great share. It very much reminded me of my early days in the Craft and why I got involved in the first place. It’s a video explaining the [...]

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From the East – January 2011

Greetings from the East, Happy New Year Brethren! Hope the New Year found you and your families in the best of health. This month Timothy M. Hilliard will be raised to the second degree. Jeffery Leigh will be conferring the degree upon him. I would also encourage anyone interested in our trip to Washington DC, [...]

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