Randal Jager Most Worshipful Grandmaster RW Jim Baker
Bo Buchanan Worshipful Grand Editor Arizona Masonry is an official publication of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Arizona. Unless otherwise noted, articles in this publication express only the private opinion or assertions of the writer, and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the Grand Lodge. The jurisdiction speaks only through the Grand Master and the Grand Lodge Trustees when attested to as official in writing by the Grand Secretary. The Editorial staff invites the contributions in the form of informative articles, reports, news and other timely information (Of about 350 to 800 words in length) that is broadly related to general Masonry. When possible, photographs or graphics that support the submission are appreciated. Pieces submitted become the property of the Grand Lodge, F. & A.M. of Arizona. No compensation is permitted for any article, photograph, or other submitted for publication.
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Front page image: Grand Lodge Procession at the Peoria Lodge No. 31 Cornerstone Rededication celebrating the lodges 100 year anniversary, taken by Grand Editor WBro. Bo Buchanan
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Living IN GRACE HONOR TRUTH The Craft desperately needs a year of LIGHT to emerge from our recent years of darkness. During these years we rightfully made changes aimed specifically at the safety of our cherished members. But now we must break free from the habits of isolation and separation that we have acquired during this time, to protect the Craft itself. We are all called to be servants of the Craft...each and every one of us. We all have different abilities and talents, but that does not mean that any of us are less important to the overall recipe for success. As we emerge from our darkness we must focus on supporting a moral and upright example that we (each one of us) should be providing to society. I humbly offer you an acronym for this effort—L.I.G.H.T. Living in Grace, Honor, Truth. If we measure our actions each day by these principles we focus on making ourselves the best Mason we can be. And with the theme for this year, I am calling for all of Arizona Masonry to Let Your L.I.G.H.T. Shine! ….Randy Jager, Grandmaster of Arizona F. & A.M. ARIZONA MASONRY—A GRAND LODGE OF ARIZONA F&AM PUBLICATION Q1 2022
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The trivium is the lower division of the seven liberal arts and sciences and comprises grammar, logic and rhetoric. These three subjects were essential to a classical education and the study of the trivium was first established in ancient Greece. Trivium is a Latin word meaning "the place where three roads meet "and are the foundation for understanding the upper division of the seven liberal arts". The upper division or Quadrivium, is comprised of arithmetic, geometry, music and astronomy.
GRAMMAR, According to Wikipedia, teaches the mechanics of language to the student. This is the step where the student "comes to terms", defining the objects and information perceived by the five senses. LOGIC is the mechanics of thought and of analysis, the process of composing sound arguments and identifying fallacious arguments and statements and so systematically removing contradictions, thereby producing factual knowledge that can be trusted.
RHETORIC is the application of language in order to instruct and to persuade the listener and the reader. It is the knowledge (grammar) now understood (logic) and being transmitted outwards as wisdom (rhetoric). As prospective members, candidates, Entered Apprentices, Fellowcrafts and Master Masons, we are introduced to a language (our Masonic ritual) which is both foreign and familiar to us. To learn, understand and communicate this new language we naturally rely on the trivium to accomplish that goal. Our ritual is a mix of verbiage from the 1700's to modern times with Biblical passages and references from the King James version of the Holy Bible. Grammar has different meanings and I'll use this one for our study of the ritual. Grammar is the set of structural rules governing the compo-
sition of clauses, phrases and words in a natural language. When we gain the knowledge of how our ritual is put together and the meanings of words unfamiliar to us the words become easier to memorize and communicate.
“When we gain the knowledge of how our ritual is put together and the meanings of words unfamiliar to us, the words become easier to memorize and communicate.”
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Once that task is mastered, we can use logic to determine if this is factual knowledge and can be trusted. Understanding our ritual is the true meaning of learning the ritual not just memorizing the words. Having used grammar and logic in learning and understanding the ritual ourselves, it has prepared us for perfecting the use of rhetoric to instruct and persuade our students of the truths it contains. Applying the skillful use of rhetoric in communicating to the candidate as well as all in attendance at our degrees the lessons of Freemasonry and of moral and ethical behavior completes a circle of knowledge that should stay in perpetual motion through generations.
“It is vitally important we should endeavor to master these first three liberal arts in learning the ritual and communicating its principles to our candidates.”
Image courtesy of The Bradford Academy.
I believe that by adhering to those principles ourselves and passing them on to the next generation of Masons attracts men of diverse backgrounds and interests to come together for selfimprovement, mutual aid and respect for each other and build a brighter future for all Mankind. In short, we cannot just raise a candidate and drop him.
….RW Bro. Jim Baker, Deputy Grand Master
We all have be asked at some time what our first impressions of Freemasonry were. To me in simple and basic terms, it was a reinforcement of the lessons taught to me in my youth. Through our ritual we communicate those same lessons on an adult level, one that as Men and Masons we should never lose sight of and constantly practice. Grammar, logic and rhetoric are the basis for learning, thinking and communicating for any student, especially a Freemason. It is vitally important we should endeavor to master these first three liberal arts in learning the ritual and communicating its principles to our candidates.
Fraternally,
Jim H. Baker Deputy Grand Master 2021-2022
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My Brothers! It is so good to greet and wish everyone many blessings as we travel through this year together. Our Lodge Officer installation ceremony reminds us that while some must lead, others of necessity must follow, with further admonishment that humility in both is essential. Humility, in addition to civility, is of the utmost importance in our lives. Regardless of the moment, being humble presents greater opportunities to act the builder.
“To build, we must Labor; Labor is service.” …WBro. David Sahady, Junior Grand Steward
We are builders seeking to erect our own Masonic edifice. To build, we must Labor; Labor is service. When we engage in acts of service for another, our own humility is developed. This begins by applying the tools of Masonry to our own lives. Once applied, the tools strip away the ego and a humbler state emerges. Ego is a powerful temptation, and we must be vigilant to ward off any influence that may somehow impair our abilities. When we decide that ego will no longer rule, we find ourselves naturally seeking one another. When ego is dropped, we become aware that Freemasonry isn’t about one individual, in Freemasonry there is no you, no I, there is only us.
Through service we are the more enabled to learn from each other, sweat with each other, grow with each other. We’ve all heard it said, “many hands make light work”, as we Labor together for our Craft we can positively effect each Mason’s experience within the Fraternity. Anyone may hope their message is understood, hope the work gets done, however, when we labor together and embody the outcomes we wish to see in Freemasonry, then we become leaders in OUR Craft. Leadership no longer requires a hierarchical relationship to be successful, but in developing synergy, growth and outcomes heretofore unheard of are given possibility. It gives the Craft
“Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues” ...Confucius
an opportunity to transform by allowing for greater stewardship and embodiment of its principles. Employing the tools of Masonry is not alAs we Labor, let us strive towards that state of ways easy, and, at times, failure will occur, but perfection and remain humble in all we do in serthrough failure there is growth, and as we grow vice to the Craft. internally, fertilized by the teachings of Freemasonry, we may find our truer self. ARIZONA MASONRY—A GRAND LODGE OF ARIZONA F&AM PUBLICATION Q1 2022
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I wish to share with you a small sample of gory, but it is nothing if left on the shelf and does the many Brothers serving the Fraternity in Arizo- everything when active in our lives. Freemasonry na: is like a fine Scotch, a sip of heaven in each drop, but if left on the bar and not consumed with othW. Bro. Bob Weed: A DDGM for many ers, then what benefit is it to you? That you can years, coaching of officers and candidates, many say you have attained it yet can’t describe the years of committee work to support the Grand notes of the earth and growth present as you roll Lodge, and a very learned mind on what it means that amber around your tongue. Freemasonry to be a Mason. must be taken off the shelf and consumed, withW. Bro. Antonio Lugo: PM of Peoria with a out such Labors we won’t enjoy all the benefits great love of the Fraternity evidenced in his talks and privileges that the Fraternity may offer. and teachings on Masonry, and his willingness to be present and support a Brother in need. Bro. Douglas Arps: SW of Yuma, but spends “Freemasonry must be taken off the many hours on the road traveling the state to shelf and consumed” meet and befriend Brothers all over. Willing to lift a hand at a moment’s notice to help a Brother. Humility in our actions allows us to lead MWPGM Jim Rowan: A storied career in the Craft, and one who ensures that his presence with each other, it provides that opportunity to in the Craft is one of service, whether it is deliver- befriend a Brother and serve together. Through ing Ritual in Prescott, awards in Yuma, or a 5 mi- service we learn to shed the ego and see the world beyond our self. As we Labor, see the nute phone call. growth and change in yourself, in your Brother, Bro. Rich Davis- An active supporter of Ma- and know that you supported each other to that sonic bodies and activities, embodies and demon- elevation. You followed the instructions on the strates service in every aspect of his engagement Trestleboard and employed the tools of the Craft with the Craft. to great outcomes. Know thyself Brethren, and know that you are the pillar upon which the fuW. Bro. Jean-Claude Malterre- Active supture rests. A Master can draw all day, but his deporter of Az Masonry and mentor to other Masigns will never be manifest without support from sons, supports Lodges and activities around the the Brethren. State, great educator. These Brothers’ love for the Fraternity shines in every action. Countless others unmentioned are laboring in our Gentle Craft and I thank each one of you. No amount of service is too small to be recognized, thank you to all for all you do in Arizona Masonry. Every expression of service presents us with an opportunity to practice Freemasonry. Yes, Freemasonry is a system of morality veiled in alle-
MTGAOTUHBYAGYIAT Fraternally,
David Sahady Junior Grand Steward 2021-2022
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The New Masonic Hall in Tucson, March 23, 1882. Arizona Historical Society, Tucson.
The year was 1882. Arizona was still a territory. Chester A. Arthur was President. John D. Rockefeller was one of the most powerful men in the United States; and P.T. Barnum had just bought “Jumbo” the elephant, the first Big act of the newly merged “Barnum & Bailey’s Circus”. Just a few years earlier in 1880, the first train rails had reached Tucson and would eventually carry that same Circus to Arizona. In 1882, Arizona began the year without a Governor; John C. Fremont being forced to resign late in 1881 due to his constantly being absent from the state. On January 26th, 1882—President Arthur nominated John C. Tritle (a Freemason) as the new Governor of the Territory. After being sworn into Office, Tritle would say “I entered upon the discharge of my duties March 8, 1882. The people of the southern part of the territory, especially in Cochise and neighboring counties, had been and were suffering from thefts, murders and general lawlessness”. It was in this land of lawlessness that early Arizona Freemasonry fought to survive, yet was eagerly accepted by the Community with the local newspaper referring to the ARIZONA MASONRY—A GRAND LODGE OF ARIZONA F&AM PUBLICATION Q1 2022
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Newly formed Tucson Lodge members in that town as “all are good men and true, composed of the very best element of our business men and citizens” (Tucson Citizen, Mar. 26 1882).
Arizona Daily Star (Tucson, Arizona) March 19th, 1882
The “lawless” Cochise County was the home of Sheriff John Behan who was a friend to the outlaw group known as the “Cowboys”. Tombstone was the county seat and also home to the Earp Family. It was late in 1881, October 26th, when the Earp Brothers and the ClantonMcLaury gang would have their legendary shootout at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone. Fallout from this event would eventually spill over into Tucson during the same time as the first convention of the Grand Lodge of Arizona the following year. In December of 1881, 3 men ambushed Virgil Earp and tried to kill him, but failed. In January of 1882, Wyatt Earp received warrants from Judge Stilwell for the arrest of the men thought responsible for the attack on Virgil. In February, both the Clantons and the Earps would face trials for murder of each others men. By March of 1882, tensions were high and the stage was set for a war between the two clans to explode. When it did, it was sometimes referred to as the “Arizona War or
the “Cochise County War”. March 18th would be the day it all began. Just days before four Arizona Lodges would meet in Tucson, Morgan Earp was shot and killed while playing pool at Campbell and Hatch’s Saloon in Tombstone. 2 days later, Wyatt Earp would kill one of the suspected gunmen, Frank Stillwell, and leave his body on the tracks at the Tucson Train Depot. As Arizona Masons were likely beginning to arrive for the Masonic festivities on Tuesday, March 21st, Frank Stillwell's body was found on the railroad tracks near the Tucson Depot. This was considered the beginning of the “Earp Vendetta Ride”.
Arizona Daily Star (Tucson) 23 Mar, 1882—side by side stories about the Earps and Grand Lodge.
On March 23rd, all the stores in Tucson shut down as the town prepared to celebrate the newly built Tucson 263 Masonic Hall. That same day, the Arizona Daily Star Newspaper in Tucson reported “A dispatch received from Tombstone yesterday gave the supposition that the Earp party would board the passenger train of last night at Benson and come into Tucson, either to surrender
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25th, the Grand Lodge of Arizona convened for the first time and installed their officers and the newly dedication Masonic Hall. Thus, the Grand Lodge of Arizona was born.
Arizona Daily Star (Tucson, Arizona) March 19th, 1882
Arizona Daily Star (Tucson), 28 Mar, 1882.
themselves or kill Ike Clanton. Despite this cloud of violence hanging over the city of Tucson, Arizona Freemasons proceeded with their festivities. March 23rd was a big day for Arizona Masonry. At 9:30am that morning, they would meet at Odd Fellow’s hall and form a procession to Levin’s Park for an oration and then onto the new Masonic Hall for its dedication.
Meanwhile, the Earp Posse was scouring the countryside looking for the remainder of the Cowboys and the Clanton –McLowery gang. . The convention continued on March 24th as Arizona Freemasons embarked on an important mission— the formation of their own Grand Lodge and the approval of a constitution.
Tucson Citizen, April 2nd 1882
1882 Proceedings, Grand Lodge of Arizona
Fraternally,
Bo Buchanan Grand Editor 2021-2022
Despite that late March turmoil, on March
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Saturday, March 18th
Thursday, March 23rd
Evening: Morgan Earp, Doc Holliday and Dan Tip- The Newspaper prints a Rumor that the Earp Party ton attend a play at Schieffelin Hall in Tombstone. was to board a train last night and come into Tuc10:50pm—two shots are fired through the window son to either “Surrender themselves or to kill Ike Clanton”. The paper also mentions that Repreof the Back Door of Schieffelin Hall. One bullet sentatives from White Mountain Lodge of Globe passes through Morgan, Shattering his spine. He arrived by the train last night. would die within the hour. Frank Stillwell is suspected of being involved. 9:30am—Masons & the community met at the new Hall of Tucson Lodge No. 263 in Tucson in orSunday, March 19th der to celebrate its dedication. The event was Frank Stillwell arrives in Tucson on Horseback. attended by the who’s who in Tucson, Including Governor Tritle. Monday, March 20th Wyatt, Warren, James & Virgil Earp along with Doc 3:00pm. - Arizona Lodges convened at the Masonic Hall in Tucson to consider forming their own Grand Holliday and McMasters arrive in Tucson. Virgil Lodge. and his wife Allie boarded the train to California. Frank Stillwell is shot and killed at the Tucson Train Friday, March 24th Station . 10:00am—The Convention assembled to review a draft constitution for consideration by the brothTuesday, March 21st ers and it was approved. Frank Stillwell’s body is found at the Tucson Train Saturday, March 25th Depot. In his later years, Wyatt Earp admitted to being the one who shot him. The incident is con- 10:00am—The Convention of Freemasons is sidered the beginning of the “Earp Vendetta Ride”. opened one last time for the installation of elected A Warrant is issued for the arrest of Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday and their Posse.
officers including Ansel Mellen Bragg as Grand Master.
Wednesday, March 22nd
1:00pm—The New “Grand Lodge of Arizona” is opened for the first time and the remaining officers are Installed.
Stories about the killing of Frank Stillwell and the upcoming “Masonic Celebration Programme” appear side by side in the Arizona Daily Star, Tucson. Evening: A Grand Banquet was held in Levin’s Hall with Dancing at the new Tucson Masonic Hall. Wyatt Earp kills “Indian Charlie” at South Pass in the Dragoon Mountains.
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It all began in Fort Worth, Texas May the Great Architect watch over you and keep you close in all things. I am so excited to welcome you to our third chapter in the saga of the Traveling Mason. We began with a blessing to note the important undertaking we are herein attempting, to illustrate another Brother’s experience in hopes that it may be a gift to you to further your own journey in Freemasonry. Every Mason joined the Craft for their own reason: family, curiosity, Brotherhood. Whatever your reason, I would like to begin by asking have you fulfilled that desire, and if not, what do you need in order to achieve your dream in the Fraternity? These are important questions to consider, and they guided my interview with Brother Francis Fritz, and any who know him, know it was a conversation filled with education and enlightening reflection. History is of great interest to our learned Brother and, being a college professor, he was able to ensure he got his questions answered while touring Masonic Lodges. Fritz was raised a Master Mason in Glendale Lodge #23 in 2016, he immediately jumped into Masonic research and historical studies. Though his journey has provided numerous opportunities for leadership, education, and research, the biggest impact upon his understanding of the Craft came with a tour in Fort Worth, Texas. A tour to which Bro. Fritz concluded, “that’s why for me, it all started when that Brother took the time to explain to me the history” and labors our forefathers performed to help build our country. And of course the Great Republic of Texas. Throughout the interview Brother Fritz frequently expressed his gratitude for the opportunities he has had to travel and meet other Brothers, noting that “there have been quite a few I guess” when asked about those travels which have impacted his journey in Masonry. Although his travels take him far and wide, it was the visit to the Fort Worth Temple building “where I got the first sense of who we are”. To see more pictures and learn about the Fort Worth Temple building, as well as the affiliate bodies held within, go to: https:// www.fwmasonictemple.com/.
Fort Worth, Texas Masonic Temple.
The trip was initially undertaken so that Fritz and his wife could visit family. Prior to leaving home, Fritz had arranged for a tour of the Ft. Worth Masonic Temple, however, after arriving at the appointed hour, he found out the Brother with whom he was scheduled was no longer available. Hearing his pleas of distress at the lost opportunity, another Brother, the secretary at the time for Moslah Shrine, volunteered to show Brother Fritz around the Temple. Fritz noted how “not only was the brother showing us around, but he provided a history lesson too!”. Putting the Ft. Worth Temple in perspective, the tour guide explained a bit of the history of Masonry in Texas and it’s direct contribution to the formation of Texas, and of course, a significant amount of storytelling surrounding the building itself, which houses four blue Lodges, a Shrine Temple, Scottish Rite, York Rite Chapter/Council/Commandery, a Grotto and DeMolay Chapter. With the end of the tour, Fritz’s interest in visiting more Lodges was peaked. Doubly so after learning the history of the Lodge building and the Brethren’s contribution to Masonry in Texas and America; a blessed take away from the casual discussion that ensued after the tour was completed. In learning more about the function of the Lodge, Brother Fritz related how many of the Lodges would utilize their first floor as a community space or lecture hall- envision Tombstone Lodge #4 and many other like buildings across the state of Arizona.
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With reflective thoughts running through his mind, our Brother returned to his family’s residence for dinner and further contemplation. Later that evening, Fritz performed a simple google map search of surrounding Lodges and was surprised when “nearly 80” Lodges could be seen within a search radius of 15 miles in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. It’s important to remember that Texas has the second highest population of Masons in the US. His second favorite visit on this trip was to Eureka Lodge #371 whose bottom floor is a Gun and Ammo store owned by a Brother. This was quite an interesting tour as well. The Lodge room itself was not very big, but in spite of the size of the Lodge the Brethren have been dutiful in maintaining their original decor and furniture since the Lodge’s inception. Brother Fritz reported the amazement he had with the entire Lodge room and the dedication of the Brothers to maintain their sacred space. For this particular Lodge, Brother Fritz learned that this “was the first building built in the township, with the square being built around it”. Throughout the entire trip, Brother Fritz visited over 15 Lodges. One of his great joys from this tour was the excitement his wife brought to the experience. She began to look for Masonic Lodges in every town they traveled through during the vacation, and pointed them out when seen. This resulted in a catalog of pictures of over 60 Lodges visited or observed on their travel home from Texas. A great outcome of this trip was the creation of friendships that have lasted since and continue to be a positive contribution to Brother Fritz’s Masonic experience. This trip to Texas spurred on others. From returning to Michigan and getting to see his favorite Masonic Temple in Flint, the Flint Temple has 4 levels of seating and holds up to 300 people, to driving through Missouri with his sister and seeing a Lodge with a 12 foot Square and Compass out front. Unfortunately, Brother Fritz could not recall the Lodge name and a google search was not fruitful either but if you give him a call, I’m confident he’d be happy to tell you more, however, if you follow this link: https:// www.mlive.com/news/flint/2021/11/flints-historicmasonic-temple-to-be-restored-as-premier-arts-andculture-venue.html you can read more on the evolution of the Flint Masonic Temple and its restoration. This
whole experience of visiting Lodges has directly contributed to the relationships and experiences Brother Fritz has enjoyed in Masonry, and the great illumination he has had on the contribution to westward expansion Masons have provided. This has all contributed to another project desire for our Brother, the creation of a coffee table book that illustrates and highlights every Lodge in the State. Noting his desire that a brother could pick up the book, see the Lodges within and say “let’s go visit”, thus building stronger Masonic relationships across the state. A history book for each Lodge to educate the membership of the state- great idea! Concluding our talk, Brother Fritz noted one of his most important takeaways from the whole visit, on
Inside of the Fort Worth Masonic Temple
top of the relationships and experiences, was that without studying our history, “people just don’t get a feeling of the importance of what Masonry is and what it does, and what values we brought” to the early townships and expansion. Reflecting further on the importance of travel, Brother Fritz noted that “we understand how important we are to our communities by how we present the value of Masonry to our community”. Increasing visibility, through understanding our own Lodge history and its contribution to our community, we can increase the understanding of Masonry, it’s valuation for the community, and how we can still make a difference today.
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Concluding our talk, Brother Fritz noted one of his most important takeaways from the whole visit, on top of the relationships and experiences, was that without studying our history, “people just don’t get a feeling of the importance of what Masonry is and what it does, and what values we brought” to the early townships and expansion. Reflecting further on the importance of travel, Brother Fritz noted that “we understand how important we are to our communities by how we present the value of Masonry to our community”. Increasing visibility, through understanding our own Lodge history and its contribution to our community, we can increase the understanding of Masonry, it’s valuation for the community, and how we can still make a difference today. “You presented an obligation to be not only the best man you can in a Lodge, but also in public” says Fritz, believing that by visiting other Lodges, learning our history, and increasing the value of Masonry in our community we receive the opportunity to put our obligations into practice. Any opportunity to increase Light in our lives, can only help spread Light in our communities. Brethren, I thank you for joining us on this journey and encourage you to reach out to Brother Fritz and ask him about his travels, they are most assuredly a great story. I leave you with this final remark from The Masonic Temple in Flint, Michigan Thomas Carlyle, that evokes a certain illustration of time immemorial, “History is a mighty drama, enacted upon the theatre of time, with suns for lamps and eternity for a background”. See you on the road Brothers!
Fraternally,
David Sahady Junior Grand Steward 2021-2022
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