Mariner's Lighthouse - Volume 10, Issue 5

November/December 2010

Volume 10, Issue 5

Mariner’s Lighthouse Dedicated to the Memory of RWB Charles H. Frampton, PDDGM Under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Freemasons in South Carolina THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF MARINER LODGE NO. 2 AFM, CHARLESTON, SC—2001 & 2005 WINNER OF THE H. DWIGHT MCALISTER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN MASONIC JOURNALISM

2010 Officers

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Worshipful Master

family immigrated to the United States. He arrived to the U.S. in July 3, 1878 on the SS Fresia. His professional career began originally with his brother Theo and then later his wife Bess. He worked the small sideshow and carnival circuits for many years before being discovered

by Vaudeville. He learned “lock & key mechanisms” to the extent that he was considered one of the world’s experts in this area.

Thomas H. “Tom” Lewis, Jr. 843.708.5365 thlwm2010@gmail.com Senior Warden Richard C. “Rick” Ivey 843.343.6700 ivey.rc@gmail.com Junior Warden Thomas A. “Tate” McQueary 843.303.1442 tate.mcqueary@gmail.com Treasurer John E. “Jack” Daniels, PDDGM 843.708.3456 jackdaniels07@hotmail.com Secretary Michael C. “Mike” Henslee, PM 843.276.6768 mhenslee03@comcast.net Senior Deacon Mark J. “Too Cool” Beasley, PM 843.469.2577 acmeprototype@yahoo.com Junior Deacon James M. “Matt” Jenkins 843.819.6336 uncjenx@aol.com Steward Ashley B. “Fly Boy” Neboschick 843.469.3171 ashley.neboschick@navy.mil Steward Cameron S. “I Have a 1st Name” Woody 843.408.8983 woody.cam@gmail.com Tiler Stephen B. “Steve” Hiott 843.819.5002 stevehiott@bellsouth.net Chaplain Herbert S. “Herb” Goldberg, PDDGM 843.766.3516 hstrudel@aol.com Marshal Lloyd F. “Curly” Christopher, PGMar 843.571.2709 after-burner@comcast.net Marshal Emeritus Historian O.M. “Skip” Owen, PM 843.556.4359 skipowen@knology.net News Editor Richard C. “Rick” Ivey 843.343.6700 ivey.rc@gmail.com Physician Carey E. “Doc” Capell 843.377.5088 carey.capell@citadel.edu

H i s t o r y — H a r r y

In 1900, Houdini and his bride set sail for Europe where they booked shows in France, Holland, and Russia. The on–set of war made them return to the United States. Upon returning to the U.S., Houdini became a true American and was reTrue Prestige sponsible for raising huge sums of To this day, if you ask anyone to money for the war effort through name a famous magician, it will the sales of American War Bonds more than likely be Harry Houdini. (World War I).

Nearly a century has passed and Houdini’s name is synonymous with the mysticism of modern Magic. He was a clever entrepreneur who embraced the human wonder of magic as well as the desire for entertainment. Small in stature (approximately 5ft, 4in), his charisma was larger than life. He was self–educated and an avid spiritualist. His dedication to the mystical arts of our world has rarely been surpassed.

Harry Houdini was born Erich Weise. He was born in Budapest Hungary on March 24, 1874.

Whether be it revived antiSemitism or some other reason, his

H o u d i n i Houdini coupled physical training with acute practice at all of his illusions. He mastered methods to hold his breath and was a powerful swimmer. Everyone is aware of the escape artist acts and the illusion routines that represent Harry Houdini as a master magician. He was determined to prove his physical agility as well, and thus allowed strong men to punch him in the abdomen to test his core muscle strength.

This act of physical prowess would lead to a lingering death after being punched by a college student in Montreal, Canada. The student hit him before he could prepare his muscles for the impact. The injury caused an acute appendicitis that a few days later ruptured. His appendix was removed, but the damage was done. At the age of 52, Houdini died from his injuries on Halloween Day – October 31, 1926.

We would not be including Houdini in this article had it not been for the fact that he joined Freemasonry in the later part of his short legendary life. He raised thousands of dollars in a short time for our distressed worthy brethren and embraced the tenants of Freemasonry whole– heartedly. He joined the Shrine only weeks before his premature death. His Masonic History is as follows: On July 17th 1923, Houdini was initiated as an Entered Apprentice at St. Cecile’s Lodge Cont. page 6

LEGENDA (LATIN) - THINGS TO BE READ Advertisements—Pg. 10 Beauty in the South—Pg. 5 Bits & Bytes—Pg. 7 Calendar—Pg. 6 Comic & Humor—Pg. 4 & 5

Education—Pg. 8 History—Pg. 1 & 6 In Memoriam—Pg. 11 Light from the Chaplain—Pg. 7 Master’s Message—Pg. 2

Newest Additions, Photos—Pg. 8 & 9 Physician’s Corner—Pg. 3 Poetry—Pg. 4 Property Perspective—Pg. 3 Strength in the West—Pg. 4

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In what will be my last contribution as master to the Lighthouse I want to take this opportunity to thank you all. First, for the opportunity to serve as Worshipful Master, which has been a lifelong goal finally realized. But more importantly for your trust in me and support of me throughout, but especially this year. I told you all at the first of this year that I would need the help of all of you for this to be a successful year, and you have stepped up to that challenge. It has been an honor and privilege to serve as Master of Mariner Lodge. A master couldn’t ask for more support than I have received from the members of this Lodge, and I thank you for it. All year we have had brothers going well beyond what was expected. Our collations this year, more than being delicious, have supported themselves for the first time to my knowledge, and may actually contribute to the Lodge cash flow instead of drawing from it. Likewise, this newsletter has for the first time (through ad subscriptions) paid for itself, and may actually return funds to the Lodge treasury as well. Our Secretary continues to work tirelessly, often behind the scenes, for the success of the Lodge. All the officers have done all that I have asked and more.

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miss the presence of brothers whose health or other concerns have prevented them coming to Lodge. However, we have as of this writing raised 10 brothers to the sublime degree of Master Mason this year, and are on track for more before the end of the year.

Tom Lewis works for The Gel Group LLC. and is the Current Worshipful Master of Mariner Lodge for 2010. He is a life The brothers coming through the degrees member of Jackson Lodge #45, Jackson TN. where he was seem excited to be a part of our ancient and raised a Master Mason in 1975. He is also a 32° Mason in the honorable fraternity, and will no doubt conCharleston Scottish Rite, a life member of the Memphis Scottish Rite, a Knight Templar, a Knight Mason and a member of tribute much to this Lodge in particular, and the Royal Order of Scotland. He resides in Charleston, SC. Masonry as a whole. We have also seen sevLodge. We are the only Lodge in the area eral brothers return and become active I’m aware of to have only one PM serving in again, as well as having brothers affiliate the officer line. Many, if not most other from other Lodges in other places.

Lodges in the two districts have PMs in half the chairs or more. I know of masters who In short, although it’s been a challenging will have to serve another year or more as year, we have had a good year overall and master because there is no one behind them every brother of Mariner shares in that accapable of being master of their Lodge next complishment and has reason to be proud of year. Happily, barring unforeseen events, himself. Every master hopes at the end of Mariner shouldn’t have that concern for at his term to leave the Lodge stronger than it least the next decade or more. Every month was when he was installed. With the help of brothers of Mariner Lodge go to other you all I believe we have accomplished that Lodges in the two districts to help them put this year and Mariner Lodge stands poised on degrees. Lodges come visit us because we to achieve even more success in the years to have the reputation of putting on work that is come. It is my fervent hope that you all connot only ritually correct, but done with tinue to give my successors the same sort of power. Whenever I have gone visiting, I support you have given me as we move the have seen the respect in which Mariner Lodge forward. Thank you my brothers, for Lodge is held from the respect paid me as your trust and support. Go in peace, travel in her master. It’s a heady experience to be safety, and live in harmony until we meet treated with the respect the Master of Mari- again on the square. ner receives, and I will miss it.

We are in the enviable position of having more brothers wanting to serve the Lodge as officers than we have positions to put them in. We have officers learning parts and doing service well above the requirements of We have suffered the loss of many brothers Respectfully and Fraternally, their assigned positions, as well as brothers to the Celestial Lodge this year, brothers contributing parts to our degrees that are not who cannot ever be replaced, and we also Thomas H. Lewis, Jr. 32° KT KRC now and never have been officers in the WM Mariner Lodge #2 Charleston, SC

CONGRATULATE OUR NEW MASTER MASON Brother James Richard Hawkins Raised 10/25/2010

MARINER’S MEMBERSHIP GROWTH Membership Last Petitions Newsletter 450

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**These numbers are as of the printing of this newsletter and may not include information from our 3rd & 4th Monday meetings in October

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Property Perspectives What is Seniors-Only Housing?

Hide the children! Old people have the right to discriminate against young people!

Although fair housing laws in the United States make it illegal to discriminate against numerous groups of people, the Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 makes an exception for certain properties and neighborhoods.

Under the Housing for Older Persons Act, a developer, landlord, or neighborhood association can prohibit occupancy by anyone under the age of 55 in certain situations. In a new condominium development, for example, a developer can refuse to sell a unit to a buyer who has children. Or, an apartment owner can refuse to lease a unit to a tenant who has children. While this may seem harsh, this Act was supported by members of many senior citizens groups who prefer to live in areas with no children. Presumably, they like the more peaceful and quiet atmosphere that a seniors-only neighborhood or building can provide.

Since passage of the Act in 1995, the number of seniors-only housing developments has increased dramatically, especially in retirement states such as Florida and Ari-

zona. Some of these projects are indistinguishable from non-restricted apartments and condominiums, while others combine the idea of apartments for healthy seniors with more traditional nursing home facilities into the same development project. In these continuous-care developments, a senior who buys an apartment and later needs living assistance is entitled to move into a group home with meals and cleaning services provided and, eventually, into a nursing home with medical services provided. This arrangement can be an attractive option for seniors who are ready to downsize from their current home and simultaneously enter into an agreement that will provide for their housing and healthcare needs through the end of their lives. There are several successful continuous-care developments in the Charleston area.

As a real estate economist, I am always thinking about property values. Logically, developers will only initiate new seniorsonly projects if the expected profit from the project is are greater than the expected profit from an unrestricted project. But, what about the resale market for seniors-only homes? Research studies have shown that the resale prices of seniors-only housing may not move in lockstep with the broader housing market in some areas. For example, seniors-only condos in Florida during the

late 1990s were worth about 15% more than non-restricted condos. More recent data from Florida suggests that seniors-only units are worth about 9% less than non-restricted condos. As with all real estate, the value of seniors-only housing is a function of property characteristics, geographic location, and market conditions. The issue of property value becomes much more complex for continuous-care properties. To date, no research has successfully separated the real estate value from the value of the living assistance and nursing care that is a part of the transaction price of units in continuous-care developments.

The days of children taking care of their aging parents seem to be slipping away and the real estate market has responded with the advent of continuous-care development projects. Whether the motivation is not having to hear the sounds of children or not being a burden on my children, I can imagine that I will someday see great value in buying my “last” home in a continuous-care development and knowing that I have addressed my housing and healthcare needs through the end of my life.

Tim Allen, Ph.D., 32° Mariner Lodge #2 Tim Allen is an Endowed Professor of Economics and Finance and the Director of the Carter Commercial Real Estate Center at the College of Charleston. He is also the owner and president of a private real estate investment consulting firm with operations in SC, FL, and GA.

Physician’s Corner HOW TO HANDLE CONSTIPATION What is it? When you have trouble having bowel movements, you have constipation… most likely because you aren’t drinking enough fluids. Your stools may be hard, making them so difficult to pass that you have to strain and push. Or you may feel like you still need to have a bowel movement after you just had one. Or you may begin having bowel movements less often than you usually do.

How often should I have a bowel movement?

Not everyone has bowel movements every day (don’t believe the ads on TV). A normal range is anywhere from three/day to three/week. It will vary from individual to individual depending on fluid intake, diet , etc.

How to prevent constipation? Don’t resist the urge. Set aside time to have bowel movements.

Often going 20-30 minutes after a meal makes it easier. Eat more fiber (see below) and drink plenty of fluids—try for eight glasses a day (water, juices, soup, tea, and other drinks). Alcohol will dry you out, so beer, wine and spirits don’t help.

How is constipation treated? The main thing is to be sure you’re eating enough fiber and drinking enough fluids. This increases the bulk of your stools and makes them softer. Increasing daily exercise will help also. Talk to your doctor if you notice any blood in your stools, if it causes pain, or if you start going less frequently then normal for you.

What should I eat? Two to four servings of fruits and three to five servings of vegetables a day works well. Add extra fiber to your diet by eating bran-containing cereals or by adding bran as a topping on fruit or cereal. Good fiber sources include wheat bran, unrefined breakfast cereals, whole wheat and rye flours, grainy breads, fresh

fruits, dried fruits (prunes, apricots, and figs), and vegetables. Beans are also good sources of fiber.

When adding fiber to your diet, start slowly and gradually increase the amount to reduce gas and bloating.

Should I use laxatives? Laxatives (X-Lax, Milk of Magnesia, etc.) should usually be avoided. If you do use them, only do so for a short time… they’re not meant for long-term use and you can get hooked on them. However bulk-forming laxatives are OK; you can take bulk-forming laxatives every day. These include oat bran, psyllium (Metamucil), polycarbophil (FiberCon), and methylcellulose (Citrucel). They work naturally to add bulk and water to your stools so that they can pass more easily through your intestines. (Ref: MensHealth, FamilyDoctor.org, American Family Physician)

Carey Capell is the Head Surgeon for the Citadel, a military college located in downtown Charleston. He is a retired Colonel in the Air Force and resides in Charleston, SC.

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That Column of Strength in the West We are down to the last two months and the year is done. There is no better time to be a Freemason in Charleston then now. Since our last newsletter, here are the updates on the many things that the Lodge is

We will be visiting to try and win Lodge of the year for the 1st & 2nd District Masters and Wardens Club, we will be participating in Relay for Life and many more things. Join us in the fun.

doing.

Membership – I challenge and encourage each Brother that if you know someone that would fit our fraternity, invite them to a dinner amongst us. So far, this year we have raised eleven brothers, who are all active with our Lodge and we are set to raise two more at the end of December. Invite your friends; let them enjoy the Banquet in December with you.

By-Laws – The By-Laws changes are complete and now we await the approval from Grand Lodge. After Grand Lodge approves them, Mariner will anticipate providing Brothers a copy of them. The major changes are as follows: 1) Formation of a Budget Committee which will present a Lodge budget once a year, 2) Defining terms used in the By-Laws, 3) Forwarding each year a dollar amount to the Junior Warden for collations and then it is his responsibility to maintain collation report, 4) Allowing for the Charity fund to use 100% of interest earned on the fund for charity (currently it is only allowed to use 50% of interest earned for charity), 5) Raising Petition and Degree Fees (currently it is on $25.00 a petition and degrees for a total of $100.00; now it will be $50.00 a petition and degrees for a total of $200.00).

Appendant Bodies – For those seeking more light in Masonry this fall there is a lot you can consider. The York Rite and Scottish Rite both are planning on Spring Reunions. For more information on these bodies, contact either RWB Bill Martin, II at the Scottish Rite Temple or WB Lloyd “Curly” Christopher whose contact information is on the front of the newsletter in the officers section under Marshal. The Tall Cedars of Lebanon will be having their annual installation on November 27 at Union Lodge. This is a great appendant body to consider with dues only being $35.00 a year.

Contact me for more details. There is also the SC Masonic Research Society that is only $15.00 a year. With membership, you get a bound book of essays, the SCMRS Transactions, written by members detailing Masonic History in SC. Point of contact for SCMRS is RWB Ed Parent of Landmark Lodge No. 76 and his email is edparent@comcast.net.

Fraternally Yours, Richard C. “Rick” Ivey, 32 Senior Warden, Mariner Lodge #2

Participation – As we move forward into 2011, there are plenty of things to do in Masonry and with Mariner. Please contact a Lodge Officer and let them know what you are interested in doing to help the Lodge. With over 400 members let us try to aim for at least, at least 10%-15% participation. Right now, we are around 6% participation.

Rick Ivey owns Secqurance a local computer/ network consulting company. He is pursuing a Master’s Degree from Iowa State and is active in the community for Veteran’s Benefits. Both he and his 12 year old nephew reside in Goose Creek, SC.

THE TOAST TO THE VISITORS

by Mike Bauer WSW a Buckeye in Scotland the Portobello Lodge #226—Edinburgh , Scotland

Tonight I have the pleasure To all I must confess To Give to you this toast To Our Visitors and Our Guest The fellowship that you bring tonight Is something that can't compare You know we like to see you And glad that your always there

MASONIC HUMOR A mason who had just been installed as Master of his Lodge and was duly attending all the functions he could was having a hard time with his wife.

One evening she then said to him, “All those masters-in-office have to do is snap their fingers and you would be there wouldn’t you … I wish I was a master!”

After due thought, he said ... “So do I dear … we swap them for a new one every year!!”

The Harmony, the chat and jokes we have…

With our old and new found friends We wish it could last for hours And somehow never end.

But ....... all good things must come to an end And we go our separate way We hope you enjoyed yourself tonight And return again someday And now I ask the members To raise a glass in cheer To toast to all our visitors Who Supported us this year

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That Column of Beauty in the South What a wonderful year it has been to serve as Junior Warden. What we have done in our lodge is far beyond any expectations of my predecessors. This being said it has been an honor to serve you. The idea was to promote the food and fellowship at the same time. Members usually came to the lodge to hear and take part in an EA, FC, or MM degree but never knew of the meal that was being served. What this did do was allow us as a whole to promote a Linguini with Spicy Shrimp Sauce and a MM degree. This type of advertisement, I personally believed assisted in the rather large numbers of guests we had throughout the year. Having a rotation of the meals allowed for so many things to be counted and analyzed for data type purposes. Ask me I couldn’t tell you why the Masters and Wardens Frogmore Stew kicked butt in attendance and donations to the lodge, but with as much notice as we had passed, I wouldn’t have expected anything less than what we accomplished.

The main thing that I can leave behind is to the next Junior Warden (WM Marc Beasley) that if he supports the lodge the lodge will support him. The amount of assistance given this year is too much to mention, but here are few. Shannon Hewitt, in the beginning she was our official baker for the lodge.

Although short lived I think we can all agree it was nice to receive fresh baked goods each meal. Br Bill Warner and his cornbread, that went well with the White Chili. Each time the meal was nearing, it was brought to my attention that we are having that cornbread again right. All I could say “would you like the some chili with that.” The chili was a hot item, so many wanted the recipes for the meals, and all were welcome to them. Remembering that the meals we had would not have been without the support from our members who enjoyed them.

I would like to say special thanks to my Stewards Ashley Neboschick and Cameron Woody. We three are nearly the same age and are all near the same points in our lives in trying to find our place in society. While the three of us all have different walks in life for instance: I am in college to become a Mechanical Engineer, Ashley, an Electrical Engineer, and Cameron, a Cop. The main thing is that we three together were able to accomplish excellence in what we do by creating the least amount of down time in our work. I can only express in words what is sometimes too often used but no more than thank you gentlemen for everything. This list could go on for pages because each person had their share of the work and it took all of us to make it happen.

To leave the collations on a positive note, we as a lodge were actually able to make money from our donations and support charity events and just plain out do things we have not done. I have been an officer in the lodge now for three years and this year more officers were adamant about keeping the cost to minimum without losing quality of people and work. Overall, we were able to accomplish this.

November 11th Business/Election – Beef Yakisoba w/Chow Mein November 22nd Degree – Swedish Meatballs w/Buttered Noodles

December 9th Business/Open Installation – Light Hors D’Oeuvres December 20th Degree – Hawaiian Smoked Sausage w/Rice

Next year we hope to continue the trend line and break even on all expenses even to include Grand Lodge dues. We have shown that as a lodge we were able to make these things happen, when all we have to do is listen to the younger generations’ ideas. Although we are not the wisest of them all, but these are the times when we are the future and plan for it. Take the opportunity to look around at the heads of whose coming and going. The legacy that I feel that could be best left behind to each is that be susceptible to ALL ideas and thoughts. If for those who initially meet with optimism, you will notice or have already noticed the dwindling crowds. On the Up and up though, do we see how many younger people are coming in? Nearly everyone who is joining is between the age of 18 and 30. What we are doing and plan on doing is critical to keep their involvement because if not then were just left with the old guys again going nowhere and complaining about dues, money, trees, membership…..same old stuff.

Gentleman as Junior Warden I gave 100% percent of my effort to the lodge without interference to my usual vocations. It has been a pleasure to serve you as Junior Warden and is my pleasure to continuing to serve you as Senior Warden with the same qualities and virtues that have been bestowed upon me.

May Brotherly Love prevail and every Moral and Social Virtue Cement Us. Fraternally Yours, Thomas A. “Tate” McQueary, 32°

Tate McQueary works for Cummins Turbo Technologies as a New Product Introduction Technician. In his spare time he enjoys hunting, going to NASCAR races, cub scouts with his son, and spending time with his 1 year old daughter. He currently resides in Goose Creek, SC.

*Created by Bro Owen K. Lorion of Cerrillos Lodge #19, Santa Fe NM. Using by permission & Author has given approval to reprint.

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Nov 10th—Master’s & Warden’s Club Meeting—Located @ MacArthur #427, Masonic Hall—St. James Ave, Goose Creek. Collation @ 6:45pm; Meeting @ 7:30pm

Nov 13th—Scottish Rite Breakfast Fundraiser—Located @ Scottish Rite Temple, Charleston. Breakfast from 7:00am to 10:00am

6:45pm; Degree @ 7:30pm.

Nov 24th—Scottish Rite Business— Located @ Scottish Rite Temple, Charleston. Collation @ 6:00pm; BusiNov 16th—York Rite Business—Located ness @ 7:30pm.

Nov 11th—Business—Annual Election of @ C.C.M.A., Charleston. Collation @ Nov 27th—Tall Cedars—Installation of Officers. Located @ C.C.M.A., Charles- 6:45pm; Business @ 7:30pm.

Officers. Located @ Union Lodge #75, ton. Collation @ 6:45pm; Business @ Nov 22nd—FellowCraft Degree—Located Union. Collation @ 12:00pm; Business 7:30pm. @ C.C.M.A., Charleston. Collation @ @ 1:00pm.

D e c e m b e r Dec 4th—Scottish Rite Breakfast— Located @ Scottish Rite Temple, Charleston. Breakfast from 7:00am to 10:00am

6:30pm; 7:00pm.

Business/Installation

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@ tion @ 6:45pm; Degree @ 7:30pm.

Dec 21st—York Rite Business— Dec 11th—Banquet—10th Annual La- Located @ C.C.M.A., Charleston. Colladies Night Banquet. Located @ tion @ 6:45pm; Business @ 7:30pm.

No Master’s & Warden’s Club Meeting C.C.M.A., Charleston. Book Sales @ Dec 29th—Scottish Rite Business— Dec 9th—Business—Annual Installa- 5:00pm; Book Signing @ 5:30pm; Located @ Scottish Rite Temple, Charleston. Collation @ 6:45pm; Busition of Officers. This is an Open Instal- Banquet @ 7:00pm. lation, OPEN to the public. Located @ Dec 20th—Master Mason Degree— ness @ 7:30pm.

C.C.M.A., Charleston. Light Collation @ Located @ C.C.M.A., Charleston. Colla-

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No.568 located in New York. He was then passed to the degree of a FellowCraft on July 31st and raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason on August 21st.

Shortly thereafter, he gave a charity performance for the Valley of New York that raised money for the needy as mentioned earlier in this article. He put thousands of people in the stands for masonic benefit in this performance.

His funeral hosted over 2,000 people from the various walks of life that he touched. This included Freemasons, Vaudevillians, Magicians, and Jewish patrons. His inclusion into many aspects of life was both American and Masonic. From the Celestial Lodge above, Houdini promised to speak to his wife if it was possible. We are still listening for him. ~Bro. Evan H. Wiskoff

Work Cited: http://yellowmagpie.com/harry-houdini-about http://www.fullissue.com/index.php/harry-houdini-biography-1874%E2%80%931926.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Houdini The Short Talk Bulletin (Vol. 78, Jan. 2000, No. 1) distributed by the Masonic Service Association of North America

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The one thing that most people suffer from when using a computer, is knowing the simple shortcuts that are available in order for them to perform a task, or tasks quicker. These shortcuts are known as shortcut keys, and they are very useful, and not only for the novice user, but also for the more advanced computer user as well. Getting to know these shortcut keys will hopefully enable you to cut down on the time it takes for you to perform a certain task on your computer, thus leading to more efficiency in what you are doing, whether at home, school, or work. In this issue we will explore Microsoft Word Shortcut Keys.

To… Open an e-mail message

Use this Shortcut Ctrl+Shift+M

To… Delete a word

Use this Shortcut Ctrl+Backspace

Open the address book

Ctrl+Shift+B

Select all

Ctrl+A

Open an appointment

Ctrl+Shift+A

Copy

Ctrl+C

Open a contact

Ctrl+Shift+C

Paste

Ctrl+V

Open a meeting request

Ctrl+Shift+Q

Undo

Ctrl+Z

Open a task

Ctrl+Shift+K

Print

Ctrl+P

Make the Find a Contact box active

F11

Reply to the active message

Ctrl+ R

Switch to Inbox

Ctrl+Shift+I

Reply to all recipients of the active message

Ctrl+Shift+R

Switch to Outbox

Ctrl+Shift+O

Forward the active message

Ctrl+F

Check for new mail

F5 or Ctrl+M

Mark the selected message as unread

Ctrl+ U

Open the Advanced Find dialog box

Ctrl+Shift+F

Send and receive all messages in all folders

F9

Mark an e-mail message as read

Ctrl+Q

Check names

Ctrl+K or Alt+K

Delete an e-mail message, contact, calendar item, or task

Ctrl+D

L I G H T ORNAN THE JEBUSITE In the summer 2010 issue of The Plumbline, the quarterly Bulletin of the Scottish Rite Research Society, there is an article on The Masonic Significance of Ornan the Jebusite & His Threshing Floor by Bro. Michael A. Halleran. There are many interesting thoughts brought out that has been unknown to me. Of course, we hear about Ornan in a very brief verbal answer from the Senior Deacon to the Worshipful Master during the Master Mason Degree.

This leaves us mostly in the dark about Ornan and his threshing floor. At the end of the article, there are two and half columns of references or Endnotes as to where the author obtained his information.

In the article, it mentions that in some jurisdictions, Masonic ritual expressly mentions the Jebusites and of Ornan, who owned a threshing floor that was later purchased by David, King of Israel. It also says that the mention of Ornan is brief and he appears nowhere else in the Masonic catechism. Understanding the city of Jebus holds the key to understanding who Ornan was and why he is important to the Craft. Jebus, the home of the Jebusites, is the precursor to Jerusalem, which may not be evident to the Craft.

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Another interesting fact, which was mentioned, was of Ornan himself, he was the last king of the Jebusites. From what is mentioned in the catechism on the 3rd Degree you would think of him as a farmer and now we found out he was a king.

It is likely that Ornan, as we have come to know him, was a person of some consequence because of his ownership of a threshing floor – a facility which may have been used by other members of the town similar to that of a mill or to the grain elevators of the present day. We know he had at least four sons, but beyond this, he remains an elusive figure.

However, as the authors of the Masonic lectures to which he figures, his is importance to the Craft, comes from his link to that great monument of antiquity, the Temple of Solomon. In the Bible, we are told that David sees the destroying angel over the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. A threshing floor is a level piece of ground, probably without a roof, in which chaff is separated from grain by means of winnowing or flailing.

Also in the Bible, the LORD tells David that he should go up, and set up an altar unto the LORD in the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. Following the instructions from on high, David negotiated the purchase of the threshing floor with Ornan who initially of-

fered David the property at no cost. David refused and bartered with Ornan for a suitable price. The account in Samuel recites a sum of fifty shekels of silver for the threshing floor and some oxen, though the passage in Chronicles states that six hundred shekels of gold were paid. This site is the place known as Har Habbayit, “The Mount of the Temple.”

Har Habbayit, was without question the future side of the Temple of Solomon.

Therefore, Ornan, in his capacity as the King of the Jebusites represents the last obstacle overcome by David. Nevertheless, Ornan is critical for another reason, as well – his threshing floor constitutes the very bedrock the Temple itself, situated on Mt. Moriah, which in ages past was the landmark, associated with the story of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 22. Ornan the Jebusite is remembered because of his role as an instrument in the creation of that edifice.

If possible, you should obtain this article in The Plumbline and read the full story. One thing I could not find in the article was the mention of "the three corner" part of the threshing floor. I have been told that the hill where the floor was situated was in the shape of a triangle, thus, the three corners.

Herbert S. Goldberg, PDDGM, PM Chaplain

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Mariner’s Lighthouse

MARINER LODGE NO.2—10TH ANNUAL LADIES NIGHT BANQUET DECEMBER 11TH, 2010—GUEST SPEAKER: MAJOR GENERAL JAMES E. LIVINGSTON 5:30PM—BOOK SIGNING

6:45PM—DINNER

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Medal of Honor Citation The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pleasure in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to CAPTAIN JAMES E. LIVINGSTON UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS for service as set forth in the following CITATION: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as Commanding Officer, Company E, Second Battalion, Fourth Marines, Ninth Marine Amphibious Brigade in action against enemy forces in the Republic of Vietnam. On 2 May 1968, Company E launched a determined assault on the heavily fortified village of Dai Do, which had been seized by the enemy on the preceding evening isolating a Marine company from the remainder of the battalion.

Skillfully employing screening agents, Captain Livingston maneuvered his men to assault positions across 500 meters of dangerous open rice paddy while under intense enemy fire. Ignoring hostile rounds impacting near him, he fearlessly led his men in a savage

assault against enemy emplacements within the village. While adjusting supporting arms fire, Captain Livingston moved to the points of heaviest resistance, shouting words of encouragement to his Marines, directing their fire, and spurring the dwindling momentum of the attack on repeated occasions. Although twice painfully wounded by grenade fragments, he refused medical treatment and courageously led his men in the destruction of over 100 mutually supporting bunkers, driving the remaining enemy from their positions, and relieving the pressure on the stranded Marine company. As the two companies consolidated positions and evacuated casualties, a third company passed through the friendly lines launching an assault on the adjacent village of Dinh To, only to be halted by a furious counterattack of an enemy battalion.

Swiftly assessing the situation and disregarding the heavy volume of enemy fire, Captain Livingston boldly maneuvered the remaining effective men of his company forward, joined forces with the heavily engaged Marines, and halted the enemy's counterattack.

Wounded a third time and unable to walk, he steadfastly remained in a dangerously exposed area, deploying his men to more tenable positions and supervising the evacuation of casualties. Only when assured of the safety of his men did he allow himself to be evacuated. Captain Livingston's gallant actions uphold the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and United States Naval Service. /S/ RICHARD M. NIXON

!!!!CONGRATULATE OUR NEWEST ADDITIONS TO THE MARINER LODGE FAMILY!!!!

Dylan James Puisis—born September 28th 2010. He weighed in at 7 pounds, 4 ounces Congratulate RWB Pennington, Jr. on becoming a Grandfather and WB Pennington, III on becoming an uncle

Volume 10, Issue 5

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Lodge Member Photos Mariner visits the 29th District’s Outdoor 3rd Degree.

09/16/2010—Mariner Lodge donates a set of Officers Aprons to OrangeCharlestown No. 14. Orange-Charlestown donated 2 months of Widow’s Relief to Mariner Lodge as a token of thank you.

Above from L to R: WM K. Joe Hill (Orange-Charlestown) receiving Officer Aprons from WM Tom H. Lewis, Jr.

10/09/2010—The 29th District conferred and Outdoor 3rd Degree for 5 candidates. Mariner Lodge was more than willing to help as needed to participate in the fun.

Above as the 3 FellowCrafts from L to R: WB Wilson Rankin of Grand Stand No. 392, Bro Russell Binder, & Bro Wesley Oliver Right: Bro Rick Ivey, SW as one of the ruffians posed in a classic Bruce Lee stance.

10/15/2010—3rd District Inspirational is held at Harmony Lodge No. 61 in St. George. RWB Jay Adam Pearson. DGM was the guest speaker.

Above: RWB Jay Adam Pearson, DGM during his speech at the 3rd Dist. Inspirational.

Above/Right: Pictured are WBro Mark J. Beasley & Bro. Ray Laurino as they listen to RWB Pearson’s speech. Not pictured that were there are RWB Bobby E. Pennington, Jr, DDGM of the 1st District, Bro Rick Ivey, SW, and Bro. Russell Binder Right: RWB Cal Disher, PDDGM of the 7th District & his wife Laura as they enjoy their evening out at the Inspirational .

Above: WM Tom H. Lewis, Jr. presents the “Traveling Bible,” to WM Tim Larkin of MacArthur Lodge No. 427. MacArthur visited Mariner Lodge with 7 members on 10/18/2010.

Time for Mariner to get the bible back from them!!

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Volume 10, Issue

In Memoriam—To Our Deceased Brothers

Bro Ronald Walter Laczynski

Born – 11/15/1952

Initiated – 04/19/1989

Raised – 07/19/1989

Passed – 06/21/1989

Died – 03/25/2010

Rabbi Bro Samuel Rubenstein

Born – 10/31/1920

Initiated – 04/29/1946

Raised – 06/24/1946

Passed – 05/28/1946

Bro Joseph Nebb Initiated – 01/24/1944

Born – 01/01/1919 Passed – 02/28/1944

Died – 03/29/2010

Died – 07/14/2010 Raised – 03/27/1944

Bro Burrell Willoughby Varner, Jr.

Born – 12/30/1918

Initiated – 09/23/1946

Raised – 11/25/1946

Passed – 10/28/1946

Bro Frederick Louis Bernstein

Born – 05/07/1928

Initiated – 01/27/1947

Raised – 03/25/1947

Passed – 02/24/1947

Bro Robert Francis Sherwood

Born – 02/13/1933

Initiated – 01/09/1998

Raised – 03/12/1998

Passed – 02/12/1998

Wor Bro Milton “Bill” Henry Loehr, Jr.

Born – 08/16/1929

Initiated – 04/05/1963

Raised – 06/07/1963

Passed – 05/03/1963

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The Mariner’s Lighthouse The Official Newsletter of Mariner Lodge No. 2 AFM The year 2000 Consolidation of: Washington #5, Friendship #9, LaCandeur #36, Walhalla #66, & Strict Observance #73

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