Mariner's Lighthouse - Volume 11, Issue 3 by Rick Ivey

Volume 11, Issue 3

May/June 2011

A Bi-Monthly Masonic Publication

The Mariner 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—2002 & 2006 WINNER OF THE H. DWIGHT MCALISTER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN MASONIC JOURNALISM

2011 Officers

Masonic History—Sir Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle

Worshipful Master

Doyle was born in Edinburgh Scotland on May 22 1859. He was the son of Charles Doyle and Mary Foley. His upbringing was not so different from many of those from his generation. His mother was the pillar of strength and the glue that kept the family together, while his starving artist father was implacable and squandered the family fortune.

Richard C. “Rick” Ivey 843.343.6700 ivey.rc@gmail.com Senior Warden Thomas A. “Tate” McQueary 843.303.1442 tate.mcqueary@gmail.com Junior Warden Mark J. “Too Cool” Beasley, PM 843.469.2577 acmeprototype@yahoo.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 James M. “Matt” Jenkins 843.696.7022 uncjenx@aol.com Junior Deacon Ashley B. “Fly Boy” Neboschick 843.822.7168 flyboy1422@gmail.com Steward Cameron S. “I Have a 1st Name” Woody 843.408.8983 woody.cam@gmail.com Steward Stephen B. “Steve” Hiott 843.819.5002 stevehiott@bellsouth.net Tiler Charles P. “Mac” McSwain, Jr. 843.224.3271 macmcswain97@yahoo.com Chaplain Herbert S. “Herb” Goldberg, PDDGM 843.766.3516 hstrudel@aol.com Marshal Don M. Rogers, PM 843.261.3478 dm-rogers@att.net Marshal Emeritus Lloyd F. “Curly” Christopher, PGMar 843.571.2709 after-burner@comcast.net Historian Russell A. Binder 843.259.0695 binderr@charleston-sc.gov 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

Elementary My Dear Watson The focuses of our past articles have been that of famous American Brothers of our Craft. Our brotherhood has no restrictions on geography. Americans are a modern breed and for this article, we will journey across the waters to England and honor one of the greatest writers and Adventurers of all time. A hunter, and soldier, and a brilliant writer, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is as well the definition of brilliance in Freemasonry. It is impossible to measure the amount of World Famous Freemasons against Famous American ones. While there are pages of Americans to speak of, there are chapters of foreign brothers too. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Conan added later in life while dropping Ignatius) is one such brother.

He was sent off to preparatory school at the age of 10 in order to prepare him for a world of education and civilized social interaction. Doyle’s mother was an avid storyteller. We find that some of his earliest memories were that of his mother’s stories. Because of this, we can see that she was the main influence in the molding of what was to become Arthur Doyle the man later. Sir Arthur searched constantly for meaning in his life. Later on in life as an old man, Sir Arthur commented on his youth stating: Perhaps it was good for me that the times were hard, for I was wild, full blooded and a trifle reckless. But the situation called for energy and application so that one was bound to try to meet it. My mother had been so splendid that I could not fail her.

It would always be his mother as the figure of his direction. His father would eventually be put into a Arthur Charles Ignatius Conan medical institution. According to

normal circumstance during that era, Sir Arthur should have pursued a life in artistry. However, he would set upon medical studies instead. In medical school, his teacher, Dr. Bell held all of the qualities that would later be the basis for the creation of Sir Arthur’s Sherlock Holmes character. He met many future authors such as Robert Louis Stevenson while studying medicine. He would not however complete his studies. In his third year as a medical student, he would be recruited as a ship surgeon on a whaling vessel. He then went off to see the world. His book ―The Captain of the Pole Star‖ would almost be a biographical story of his adventures at sea. He then returned to England and completed his medical studies. After opening a modest medical practice, he married. Sir Arthur then began turning his focus to writing. He was first published in 1886 and shortly thereafter, he introduced the world to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Ironically, Sir Arthur never wrought the Holmes stories as a means to gain notoriety as an accomplished author. His other more serious novels were written with greater depth and are all but forgotten today. A majority of these other novels delved deeper into spiritualism and the paranormal as opposed to the logical endeavors of the H o l m e s / W a t s o n Cont. page 11

Legenda (Latin) - Things to Be Read Advertisements—Pg. 14 & 15 Beauty in the South—Pg. 5 Book Review—Pg. 10 Calendar—Pg. 6 & Back Cover Comics & Puzzles—Pg. 6 & 9 Community Involvement—Pg. 7 DDGM Message – Pg. 7

Highlight of 274th Annual Communication—Pg. 12 History—Pg. 1 & 11 In Memoriam—Pg. 15 Leadership—Pg. 5 Light from the Chaplain—Pg. 8 Master’s Message—Pg. 2

Membership Status—Pg. 2 Poetry—Pg. 4 Photos—Pg. 12—13 Physician’s Corner—Pg. 3 Property Perspective—Pg. 3 & 11 Scottish Rite Education—Pg. 9 Strength in the West—Pg. 4

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Brethren, The summer is upon us and half of our year together is almost over. We have done many great things together so far and the second half of the year looks just as promising. We have our first ever Free Mason Night at the Joe on August 6th, which our very own RWB Bobby E. Pennington, Jr. will throw out the first pitch, the Lodge of Sorrow on September 17th, and rounding out our year, is the Annual Banquet to look forward to on December 10th. Our progress as a Lodge is going quite well. The visitations Mariner has been doing this year has been going well and I encourage each and every Brother to continue with the support as we strive for Lodge of the Year for the First and Second Masonic Districts. The last time we achieved this feat was in 2003. What an honor it would be to reclaim this title the same year our Current District Deputy Grand Master is from our own Lodge.

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distress. This past month though was not the case for we have had 4 different active Charleston Brothers in the hospital. I urge each and every one of you to take a moment of your time at least once a week or once a month and check in on a Brother, who you know Rick Ivey owns Secqurance a local computer/network consulting company. might not be feeling well. If you are 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 out of state, maybe place a phone call reside in Goose Creek, SC. to a Brother, you knew when you were First District and only have three more active in the Lodge. It will make a in the Second to see. Let us see if we difference. can visit all the Lodges in the 1st and 2nd Districts by the end of the year. I You might not realize the impact a know we can accomplish this. simple phone call or a stop at a hospital might make on someone, but the Dues notices you should be receiving effects will live on. The unanswered shortly for 2012. This decision was in appreciation is payment enough. I part to alleviate the notice that comes know if the tides were ever turned and out during Christmas when most of us I was in the hospital, I would hope a are purchasing our gifts for our family Brother would stop in and see how I members. was doing. Collectively we all need to find that extra moment to see how a I remind those Brothers that still have sicken Brother might be doing. not paid their 2011 dues to please pay them; we do not want to have to drop you from our membership roles. Contact either the Secretary or myself if Fraternally, there is a personal matter you wish to discuss.

Let us continue this course and round out the last few months strong. While we are leading the pack, MacArthur Lodge is close on our heels. We have Finally earlier this year we have had already visited all the Lodges in the the fortune of little or no sickness and

~Rick

Congratulate our new Master Masons

Raised April 2nd 2011 Brother Jay Anthony Beneventano

Mariner’s MeMbership Growth Membership 2011 Petitions 431

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**These numbers are as of the printing of this newsletter reflecting June 1st 2011 and may not include new information

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Property Perspectives Commercial Real Estate: Still in the Tank? As the national economy slowly crawls out of the worst recession since the 1930’s, the state of the real estate market is a frequent discussion topic among Tim Allen is an Endowed Professor of economists and other punEconomics and Finance and the dits. Most people tend to Director of the Carter think ―houses‖ when they Commercial Real Estate Center at the College of Charleston. heard the words ―real esHe is also the owner tate,‖ but the real estate also and president of a includes office buildings, private real estate investment consulting centers, warefirm with operations shopping in SC, FL, and GA. houses, hotels, and other Contact Tim at (843) types of land use. The com606-0053 or allent@cofc.edu mercial property market is a substantial component of the economy and it is beginning to show signs of improvement in some areas of the country, including Charleston. Though the analogy might be a bit strained,

the three most significant events in Charleston’s economy have been Hurricane Hugo, the naval base closure, and Boeing’s decision to produce the Dreamliner here. Boeing’s presence will create jobs, not only within the Boeing facilities but also with vendors who sell their products and services to Boeing. Jobs, of course, put money in people’s pockets allowing them to increase their spending on things like housing, cars, clothing, food, etc. The ―new‖ money coming into the Charleston area thanks to Boeing and other new industries will increase the dollars circulating in the local economy and, as the saying goes, money makes the world go around. Evidence of this phenomenon (called the Circular Flow Theory by economists) is becoming noticeable in the commercial real estate market.

desperate landlords would give new tenants 6-months free rent for signing a 2-year lease for this type of space. Though there were very few sales of this type of space from investor to investor in this quarter (largely due to lack of bank lending), the increase in rents and occupancy rates should lead to increasing property values.

In the first quarter of 2011, for example, rental rates for ―flex‖ industrial space increased by almost 10% as a result of increased demand, primarily from Boeingrelated vendors. Gone are the days when

Activity in the market for office space in the Charleston area is going through a significant structural change. The overall vacancy rate fell from approximately 25% in the first

Physician’s How to Get in Shape if You Haven’t Exercised in a While The most important thing to do if you haven’t exercised in a while is to start slowly…but starting is the key. It really doesn’t matter what you do, just find something that you don’t mind doing (too much), so you’ll keep it up. Most people find that walking is the easiest exercise to start with, since it doesn’t require any fancy equipment and you can do it almost anywhere. A moderate pace works just fine. The goal is to get to the point where you are walking 5-7 days/ week; eventually you should walk for 3060 minutes/day for optimal health.

The market for retail space has also shown signs of improvement. The vacancy rate in retail space has decreased for 3 consecutive quarters, now standing at just under 10%. Rental rates, however, are still decreasing and will likely continue to do so until the ―new‖ money from Boeing-related employers truly starts circulating. On the bright side, there are several new retail projects in development around the area.

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if you try to jump right back to the level you left off several years ago. Whatever you do, start slowly. It’s easy to be too enthusiastic on the first day and push yourself too hard. The next day, you can barely walk, and your brave new exercise scheme is postponed for another year. If you’re walking so fast that you can’t easily carry on a conversation, then you’re going too fast. Your speed will pick up with practice.

If willpower is a problem, get other people involved. Hire a trainer at the gym. Start golfing with a friend. Join a group of people who meet for pick-up games in the park. Having an obligation to someone else might be just what you need to push yourself out of your easy chair and An alternative is to take up an aerobic away from the mesmerizing glow of your sport (either something you used to do or television. something new). Cycling, tennis, basketball, and golf are all good choices if you As for anaerobic exercise, such as weight like doing them. Again, shoot for a dura- lifting, researchers have found that weight tion of at least 30 minutes, most days of lifting is a really effective way to maintain the week. However, watch out for injuries muscle mass as you get older. Men auto-

matically lose muscle starting around age 40, and it takes work just to keep what you have. Maintaining muscle mass helps with keeping weight under control also. Nevertheless, you only need to lift weights (or use exercise bands, etc) a couple of days per week. Your primary focus on maintaining good health should be with aerobic exercise. If you have high blood pressure, heart disease, or a family history of heart attack or stroke, it’s always best to check with your physician before starting an exercise program. Between you and your doc, you will be able to come up with an exercise program that you can do from here on out. Whatever you do, just start exercising. (Multiple sources, including ABC Men’s Health and FamilyDoctor.org)

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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Column of Strength in the West Brethren, Your lodge has done amazing things within the community since the last newsletter. Mariner is trying to transition into a more recognized and active role within our great state and local community. Many of the events that the lodge is putting together are getting good reviews. We hope to continue this trend into the years to come and that they continue to build more friendship and brotherly love within our organization. I cannot say enough for each person that has participated, as their efforts have produced the desired results we need to continue doing what we are! The Fort Sumter event was a great event. Mariner’s involvement with this event produced a mass amount of participation. Of all the 400 some people present it was nice to see that the candidate for the Master Mason was one of our own. The event started with a 30 minute ride through the harbor and eventually making it to the fort. Our Worshipful Master Rick Ivey sat in the East beside the Presiding Master, WB Ron Elvis, PM (Horry Lodge #381) & MWB Barry A. Rickman, Current Grand Master of Masons in SC at the time.

Original Mariner Masonic Poetry May 4, 2011 @ 3:30 PM 1285 Orange Grove Rd., Charleston, SC Front Yard, Bright Sunny Day I met a man today who asked to be a Mason. I inquired of his beliefs and the book our hands were placed on. He said he wouldn’t do it! Wouldn’t say God out loud, Wouldn’t touch the Bible or stand humbly bowed. His eyes burned with fever hungry for our art, But his tragic lack of faith drove a dagger in my heart. He will never hear the beauties of the Winding Stair Or feel the royal dignity sitting in the chair. He will never see his son raised up face to face; Never learn the secret of a Mason’s sweet embrace! It broke my heart to tell him, ―It will never be. To be a Master Mason you must pray to HE. He who is the ruler of the Heavens and the Earth, He who walks beside us from the moment of our birth. ―He who breathed this life into the essence of our souls, Upon whose holy promises lies our faithful goals. It is God, I tell you, upon whom we all rely! It is God who promised we will never die.‖ He shook his head, turned around, and then walked away, ―Save his soul, show him light…‖, so I began to pray. ~~~Bobby E. Pennington, Jr.~~~

WB Ron conferred an excellent degree and we could not be prouder to have him perform this on our newly raised brother. To my knowledge, this type of event has only been done once before and I look forward to it happening again. The Relay for Life event at the West Ashley Tate McQueary works for Cummins Turbo TechnoloHigh School was also something to be proud gies as a Distribution of. Our lodge was represented well at this Analyst. In his spare time enjoys hunting, going to event. Mariner had a canopy set up for every- he NASCAR races, cub scouts one to gather around and WB Mike Henslee with his 8 year old son, spending time with his had brought his pull behind grill to produce and 2 year old daughter. He some amazing wings for sale. We had a great currently resides in Goose team show up to include the local Goose Creek Creek, SC. DeMolay Chapter. We had team members walking all night from 7pm to 7am which represented the cause well. Our involvement alone brought in over $2,200, although as an individual team this was a great number; but I believe the Relay was represented by over 100 teams and sponsors. We could not be more proud of Brother Mac McSwain for helping our lodge become part of this great event. We look forward to it on the next go round. Our next event is the South Carolina Free Mason Night at the Joe. This is planned for August 6, 2011. We have requested with the PR representative to assist us in making this night especially wonderful. This event will start at roughly 5:30 an hour before the gates open for a full on picnic with family and friends. We have a reserved section just for Freemasons. The first pitch will be thrown out by our current DDGM RWB Bobby E. Pennington Jr. He will attempt to throw 60 feet and 6 inches to the plate. Will his pitch make it to the plate? I do not know about all of the readers but all I have heard from friends and family is that he throws like a girl. This is open to all Freemasons, their friends, and families. Please bring the children for they have the opportunity to run the bases at the conclusion of the game. Tickets are $20 each and children three and under are free so long as they do not occupy a seat, but we have the picnic area for them to enjoy the game as well. Please contact me for more details and tickets. Fraternally Yours, Thomas A. ―Tate‖ McQueary, 32° Senior Warden, Mariner Lodge #2

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Column of Beauty in the South LIBERTY What is liberty, exactly? Where does is come from? Where do we find it? How is it instituted? Why is it necessary? Random House dictionary defines liberty as ―Freedom from despotic government or rule.‖ Wikipedia defines liberty by the following:

Mark Beasley works for Morris Nissan. In his spare time he enjoys playing the bass and visiting other lodges. He currently resides in Charleston, SC.

Liberty is a concept in political philosophy that identifies the condition in which human beings are able to govern themselves, to behave according to their own free will, and take responsibility for their actions. There are different conceptions of liberty, which articulate the relationship of individuals to society in different ways, including some which relate to life under a ―social contract‖ or to existence in a ―state of nature‖, and some which see the active exercise of freedom and rights as essential to liberty.

Liberty enables us to vote in elections, travel this country freely, speak our minds openly, exercise religious beliefs as we see fit, and even practice Masonic ritual privately. A more precise and in depth view was stated in Pittsburgh on Oct. 30th, 2010 by Doctor Alan Keyes: ―In order to be loyal to liberty we do have to occasionally remember that liberty is not what some want us to believe it is. It’s not the freedom to do whatever we want, satisfy what passions we feel, redefine every institution including the most elementary institutions of human civilized life in order to satisfy and gratify our vanity and our selfishness and our pleasure. That’s not freedom. Liberty consists in understanding that our freedom has come in the rights we hold from the hand of Almighty God, and we shall keep it as long as we exercise those freedoms with respect for the same God that gave them to us in the first place. With that understanding we know that the boundaries of freedom are what make freedom possible, and that at the end of the day there is only one sure bulwark of liberty, and that is to self discipline, self government, faith, piety, and responsibility of every single individual who wishes to be free.‖ Dr. Alen Keyes earned his PhD in government affairs from Harvard University in 1979 having written a dissertation on Alexander Hamilton and constitutional theory. ~~MB

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How do you feel when you gave something your best shot and it didn’t work out as planned. It’s easy to name a project ―dead‖ or ―a failure!‖ But is it really? Try asking yourself these questions: 1. Did I learn something valuable in the process that I can use in the future? 2. Did this ―failure‖ help me to change the direction of my efforts toward a more positive course? 3. Can I inspire myself and others by looking back on this ―failure‖ with humor and perspective? 4. Was I able to practice skills and improve techniques while working on this ―failure‖ and thereby improve personally? 5. In spite of the failure, am I better off today than I would have been had I done nothing? If you can say ―yes‖ to any of these questions, your project is not a total failure. Rather it is part of the

process which will ultimately lead to your success. Look into the history of any great achiever and you will see a past checkered with failure after failure. Yet, these exceptional achievers didn’t let the failures define them. On the contrary, they pushed forward with faith and determination until they reached their goals. On this subject, legendary coach John Wooden quipped: ―The individual who is mistake-free is also probably sitting around doing nothing. And that is a very big mistake!‖ Success Tip: The more you take action, the more you will fail. And the more you fail, the more you will succeed.

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July 9th—Scottish Rite Breakfast Fundraiser—Located @ Scottish Rite Temple, Charleston. Breakfast from 7:00am to 10:00am.

July 19th—York Rite Business—Located July 27th—Scottish Rite Business— @ C.C.M.A., Charleston. Collation @ Located @ Scottish Rite Temple, Charleston. Collation @ 6:00pm; Busi6:45pm; Business @ 7:30pm. July 25th—Entered Apprentice Degree— ness @ 7:30pm.

No Master’s & Warden’s Club Meeting

WBro Mark Beasley, JW will preside in July 30th—Tall Cedars—Located @ AtJuly 14th —Business —Located @ the East. Located @ C.C.M.A., Charles- lanta, Georgia. Collation @ 12:00pm; C.C.M.A., Charleston. Collation @ ton. Collation @ 6:45pm; Degree @ Meeting @ 12:45pm. 7:30pm. 6:30pm; Business @ 7:30pm.

Au g u s t August 6th—Community Involvement— Freemason Night at the Joe—with RWB Bobby E. Pennington, Jr., DDGM throwing out the first ball. For $20.00 per adult or child, you get the following: A V.I.P. section area prepicnic area behind first base (Murray's Mezzanine), all-you-can-eat hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, and drinks, a seat to the Charleston Riverdogs game that night & a free bobblehead toy. Children get to run the bases after the game is over.

Pre-Picnic starts at 6:00pm; Game at 7:05pm. These are not regular admission tickets and have to be prepurchased before the event. Do not wait until the last minute! ~Contact our Senior Warden Tom McQueary No Master’s & Warden’s Club Meeting

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7:00am to 10:00am August 22nd—Fellow Craft Degree— Located @ C.C.M.A., Charleston. Collation @ 6:30pm; Degree @ 7:30pm. August 23rd—York Rite Business— Located @ C.C.M.A., Charleston. Collation @ 6:45pm; Business @ 7:30pm.

August 11th—Business—Located @ August 24th—Scottish Rite Business— C.C.M.A., Charleston. Collation @ Located @ Scottish Rite Temple, 6:30pm; Business @ 7:30pm. Charleston. Collation @ 6:00pm; BusiAugust 13th—Scottish Rite Breakfast ness @ 7:30pm. Fundraiser—Located @ Scottish Rite Temple, Charleston. Breakfast from

M A S ON I C P S E U D O K U — F U N & GA M E S Can you figure out the hidden word each puzzle spells?? Tune to page 10 for the answers to see if your right.

Puzzle A

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*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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Why word for word? Is it that important? Isn’t expression enough? Does it matter if a few words are missing or out of order? Remember the first time you heard the degree work? Was it so powerful it became your constant reflection? Did the words spoken have profound effect upon your mind and

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was pure would you know ―we are one household, …meet and proper that our labors, our ritual, and all our ceremonies should correspond‖? (Albert G. Mackey, M.D., Encyclical Letter, Ahiman Rezon, Appendix) Do you expect our candidate to be inspired by your degree work? Are you focusing full attention on him? Do you understand when conveying our secret art from your lips it is the first time the new brother will hear it? These ancient words so meticulously chosen, most effectively arranged, will you risk changing them?

conscience? Do you realize each word was purposely chosen and cleverly arranged to convey the timeless messages and intense emotions of the degrees? Have you considered these same words have been used as such for almost three centuries in South Carolina?

Why word for word?

Would you feel cheated if words were substituted in your degree? When visiting a neighbor lodge, if words were exchanged and swapped around, would you ―feel yourself a stranger‖? Or if ritual

Bobby E. Pennington, Jr. DDGM First Masonic District

Fraternally,

Bobby E. Pennington, Jr is the Owner and President of WinnPenn Plumbing, Inc which specializes in Commercial Plumbing. He is a Past Master of Mariner #2 and the Current District Deputy Grand Master for the 1st Masonic District. He resides in Summerville, SC. For any further questions you can reach him at mrpipe@knology.net or his mobile number 843.478.7413

Community Involvement —Relay As the team captain for the Relay for Life team “Freemasons of Charleston” I would like to give a hearty thank you for all those that participated. We had 11 Brothers and their wives and girlfriends participate. We also had the 5 young men from the Goose Creek Chapter of DeMolay come out and join us in the Relay that evening. This was a great first year for us and I believe that if we chose to continue with this project Mac McSwain is a CPA and partner in Wilson & Quirk, LLC. He currently is the Tiler for Mariner Lodge. He resides in Charleston, SC with his wife Angela and their 3 kids.

next year that it will only get better. Let’s try to beat our ―11 Brothers,‖ next year with over 20. Our fundraising goal is $2,500 and we almost achieve our goal. We raised $2,225 which was 89% of our goal.

Can you believe it? $2,225 raised for the Relay for Life. Once again great job everyone.

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A number of years ago I was given a book from the family of Dr. Leon Banov, Sr., who was Past Master of Friendship Lodge No. 9. He was Worshipful Master in 1916. The book is ―The Builder Vol. 1‖ and is dated 1915 and was published monthly by The National Masonic Research Society in Anamosa, Iowa.

honor the Bible has in Masonry. One of the great Lights of the Order, it lies open upon the altar at the center of the lodge. Upon it, every Mason takes solemn vows of love, of loyalty, of chastity, of charity, pledging himself to our tenets of Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth. Think what it means for a young man to make such a covenant of consecration in the morning of life, taking that wise old Book as his guide, teacher, and friend!

There are many interesting articles written within the covers and while I was browsing through the pages I came upon an article titled ―The Bible in Masonry‖ and states that it was written by the Editor. On page 254 of this book is an article in which I have selected some of the address that was given in honor of the Traveling Bible 96 years ago:

Then as he moves forward from one degree to another, the imagery of the Bible becomes familiar and eloquent, and its mellow, haunting music sings its way into his heart.

Tonight we are met to pay homage to the greatest of all books – the one enduring Book which has traveled down to us from the far past, freighted with the richest treasure that ever any book has brought to humanity. What a sight it is to see so many men gathered about an open Bible – how typical of the spirit and genius of Masonry, it’s great and simple faith and its benign ministry to mankind. No Mason needs to be told what a place of

And yet, like everything else in Masonry, the Bible, so rich in symbolism, is itself a symbol – that is, a part taken for the whole. It is a sovereign symbol of the Book of Faith, the Will of God as man has learned it in the midst of the years – that perpetual revelation of Himself, which God is making mankind in every land and every age. Thus, by the very honor, which Masonry pays to the Bible, it teaches us to revere every book of faith in which men find help for today and hope for the morrow. As Masons, we join hands with the man of Islam as he takes oath on the Koran and with the Hindu as he makes covenant with God upon the book that he loves best.

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For Masonry knows, what so many forget, that religions are many, but Religion is one – perhaps we may say one thing, but that one thing includes everything – life of God in the soul of man, and the duty and hope of man which proceed from His essential character. Therefore, Masonry invites to its altar men of all faiths, knowing that, if they use different names for ―the Nameless One of a hundred names,‖ they are yet praying to the one God and Father of all – knowing. That while they read different volumes, they are in fact reading the same vast Book of the Faith of Man as revealed in the struggle and sorrow of the race in its quest of God. So that as great and noble as the Bible is, Masonry sees it as a symbol of that eternal Book of the Will of God which Lowell described when he wrote his memorable lines: ―Slowly the Bible of the race is writ, And not on paper leaves nor leaves of stone; Each age, each kindred, adds a verse to it, Texts of despair or hope, of joy or moan. While swings the sea, while mists the mountain shroud, While thunder’s surges burst on cliffs of cloud, Still at the prophets’ feel the nations sit.‖ Herbert S. Goldberg, PDDGM, PM

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Beginning in 2006, Larissa P. Watkins, Librarian at the Supreme Council, 33°, S.J. in Washington D.C. began compiling different sayings of Albert Pike through all of his writings. The end result was a fabulous little book title ―String of Pearls,‖ which was published in 2008. It is available at http://www.scottishrite.org for only $7.95. Below are a few gems for the months of January and February. I hope you will consider adding this to your Masonic Library. ~Rick

Ezra Ames

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(1768—1836) Portrait Painter with over seven hundred recorded paintings

Joseph Gurney Cannon

(1836—1926) 40th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives

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Johann Gottlieb Fichte

(1762—1814) Philosopher and a founding Figure of German Idealism

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Charles Stewart Mott

(1875—1973) Director of General Motors and Philanthropist

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Clifton Nesmith McArthur

(1879—1923) Congressman from Oregon

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(1858—1950) King of Sweden

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The scene of our daily life is all spiritual…and the action of life is itself the great field for spiritual improvement. ~16°, Prince of Jerusalem, Liturgy...Part III, p. 83.

...it is the mission of Masonry, and the duty of every true Mason to heal dissensions and differences, and restore Peace, Concord and Harmony among men. ~32°, Sublime Prince of the Royal Secret, Legenda XXXII [A], p. 5.

The history of Masonry is the History of Philosophy. ~26°, Prince of Mercy, or Scottish Trinitarian, Morals and Dogma, p. 540.

If we propose to do a generous act, let us do it generously. ~Offices of Adoption, p. 25.

Whenever there is strife and hatred among brethren, there is no Masonry; for Masonry is Peace, and Brotherly Love and Concord. ~6°, Confidential Secretary, Magnum Opus, p. 10.

To live nobly, and in life to act greatly… and so men ascended to the star... ~Ex Corde Locutiones, p. 117.

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This degree discussed is one of the Scottish Rite degrees. For those seeking more Light in Masonry there are the York & Scottish Rites. September 24th is the Fall York Rite Reunion. See the Master or either Wardens for petitions or more information.

Green predominates in the regalia of the Fifteenth Degree. The cordon is of green watered silk. The striking crimson velvet apron of this degree is edged with green, having a bleeding head above two crossed swords and a triangle (top point to the left) with three interlaced triangles inside it. In the 15°, green symbolizes the immortality of the human soul and the transcendent nature of Masonry. Fidelity to obligations and perseverance of purpose under difficulties and discouragement are the lessons of this degree. The jewel is three golden concentric triangles encompassing two crossed

swords. The duty is to rebuild the Masonic Temple of liberty, equality, and fraternity in the souls of men. ~Rick Ivey Work Cited: Tresner, James T. Vested in Glory: the Aprons, Cordons, Collars, Caps, and Jewels of the Degrees of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. Washington, D.C.: Supreme Council, 2000. Print. "Degrees of the Scottish Rite." The Scottish Rite of Minnesota. Web. 28 Jan. 2011. <http:// www.scottish-rite-mn.org/degrees.htm>.

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

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Book Review This Is A Book—Demetri Martin ISBN—978-0446539708

June is Father’s Day month. In an effort to suggest some light and playful reading – perfect for that Sunday afternoon when your feet are propped and you sink into the recliner for some relaxing quips – this book suggestion is a refreshing break from the sincere and purpose-driven life of an overworked and underappreciated dad.

List Price: $24.99

and humorous anecdotes and short stories.

On the stage, Martin is a happier version of Steven Wright and Mitch Hedberg – both experts in observational gags. His lines bring the smile to your face several seconds after the line is over and he is on to the next subject. The book, likewise, exemplifies his satirist, quick-witted quips like ―You never forget your first kiss. And that’s what makes it so hard to forgive my uncle‖; ―100% of people who give 110% do not understand math‖; and ―Nearly ½ of all people in the United States are Torsos.‖ His diary of a ―Fruit I love stand-up comedy. There’s just Vendor‖ literally brought tears of laughter something about having my mood es- to my eyes! corted down a path of whimsical fantasy to explore ideas and philosophies I other- Martin’s writing shines in pieces like wise would never consider; and to do so ―Dad‖, a story narrated by the grumpy with the understanding that my values and child of a man who was raised by wolves. moral character will not be permanently ―Sheila‖, the longest and best piece in the debilitated just because I delved into an book tells of a man who is in love with a uncharacteristic train of thought or sam- ghost. I t is sharp, well written, and litpled a bit of racy humor. This sort of tered with silly details and resonate decomic ―relief‖ can be a refreshing splash scriptions like, ―George felt warm, serene, in the face to wake us from our mundane and relieved, kind of like the way you feel and stress-filled schedules. It is with this after you sneeze or take off some ski intent I present to you ―This is a Book‖ by boots, only more so.‖ Demetri Martin. A perfect Father’s Day gift, this original work by a talented stand- In place of the sketch comedy Martin uses up comic offers a grab-bag of enlivening on stage, there are pages of single-pane

cartoons – perfect for the Father’s Day perusal when your eye lids begin to get heavy and reading becomes too much work. Some of the sketches more closely resemble rejected Far Side cartoons, but display Martin’s array of skills and complete the variety show style of the book.

The range of talent at work in ―This is a Book‖ hints at much more to come from Demetri Martin. Whether that turns out to be a movie, a sequel to this book, or an entire novel, this fantastically funny original work should arouse confidence in his capacity to deliver. Enjoy this book with a chilled glass of perfectly aged, full-bodied, and crisp sweet tea on Father’s Day! Steve’s Rating: ☻☻☻☻☺ — 4 Smiles!

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Puzzle A

Steve Hiott is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Financial Planner. He works as a Business Consultant coaching small business owners in strategy and wealth accumulation. He resides in Charleston with his wife and two children.

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quarter of 2009 to just below 15% as of the first quarter of 2011. But, there has definitely been a ―flight to quality,‖ with many businesses taking advantage of the opportunity to move to more desirable space and locations thanks to lower rents and incentives from landlords. The Mount Pleasant office market, for example, has a 10% vacancy rate now, while West Ashley’s office vacancy rate is 19% and North Charleston’s office vacancy is 17.5%. The initial announcement of Boeing’s decision to locate in the Charleston area was immediately recognized as a significant opportunity for our economy. Even though production of the Dreamliner has not yet started, there is some evidence from the commercial real estate market that the early optimism was well-founded. With increased money supply in our community due to higher employment levels, vacant space will be absorbed and new construction will increase (eventually). ~Tim Allen, Ph.D., CCIM, 32°

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duo. After years of success, Sir Arthur closed his medical practice, and in 1900 joined the military as a doctor in the Boer War. He then wrote ―The Great Boer War,‖ which was a study in the epic struggle including military blunders and responsibility. His book was a memoire of great detail including those being involved held to account for their actions. After the war, Sir Arthur entered into politics. His short political career ended in him losing a parliamentary seat in an extreme close race. The latter part of Sir Arthur’s life is described as an obsessive delving into the Occult and spiritualism. He published a lot of esoteric small literature, and spent a small fortune in its pursuits. He was reviled by the clergy, but insisted on finding universal answers from beyond the grave. Due to his immense curiosity in spiritualism, he turned to Freemasonry earlier in his life. On January 26 1887, Sir Arthur was initiated into the Phoenix Lodge #257 in South Sea Hampshire. At his initiation, he was 27 years old. He was passed on February 23 1887 and raised on March 23 1887. He resigned from his lodge in 1889, but remained involved in Masonry for the rest of his life as an unattached Mason. He did however re-join his lodge temporarily in the early part of the century only to leave Masonry for good in 1911. Often leading an unpredictable and haphazard life, his affiliation with the craft is explained as thus: Freemasonry can often be seen in many of the writings of this prolific master. It has been assumed, that Sir Arthur’s on and off relationship with Masonry is due in no small part to his desire for spiritual enlightenment. At times Masonry would fulfill his needs, however in the end his esoteric desires would be greater than even the craft could provide. On July 7 1930, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle entered the celestial lodge above, leaving behind an illustrious life of bravery, education, enlightenment, and entertainment. His life was that of logic fact combined wild natured lust and spiritual advancement. Such complex opposites in personality defined his amazing life, and to this day make him stand out as one of the more Humanist of our Craft. ~Bro Evan Wiskoff Work Cited:

http://www.freemasons-freemasonry.com/beresiner10.html http://www.sherlockholmesonline.org/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Conan_Doyle

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Top Left to Right—Knights of St. Andrews loading Brothers on the Boat; WB Ricky Chubb in Costume; and WB David Heins

Highlights of the 274th Annual Communications The following excepts were written by MWB G. Ray Marsh, PGM, Grand Secretary and have been republished from the Masonic Light (Official Bulletin of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of SC), Vol. 84, No. 2—June/July 2011. Subscription Rate for 1 Year is $10.00 or Life for $50.00 The 274th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina was held in the Embassy Suites Hotel in Greenville, South Carolina, on April 28 th and 29th, 2011. We were welcomed to Greenville and to the Embassy Suites Hotel by WB Edwin Cochran, President of the Master and Wardens Club of the 17th and 18th Districts. Also by the honorable Joseph B. Dell, a member of the Greenville County Council and by Mr. Rob Ammiter, Catering Manager of the Embassy Suites Hotel. The response was given by RWB Jay Adam Pearson, Deputy Grand Master. The religious Service was conducted on Thursday morning, April 28, 2011, by our Grand Chaplain, The Reverend and RWB Jerry L. Phillips. Reverend Phillips’ sermon was very timely and well prepared. It was sure to give us a satisfied feeling for the rest of this Annual Communication. We are also thankful to RWB William Z. Snow for providing the piano music for us. At 10:00 am on Thursday, April 28, 2011, our Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother Barry A. Rickman, opened the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free Masons of South Carolina in ample form on the Third Degree of Masonry for the purpose of conducting the business of the Grand Lodge. Two changes to the Constitution and one change to the code was proposed. These dealt with changing the procedure on voting on petitions and degrees. It was proposed to go to one ballot for all

three degrees. The other change was to change the dates of Grand Lodge from the fourth Thursday to the fourth Friday. The dates would be on Friday and Saturday for the Annual Communication of Grand Lodge. These changes were carried forward to our next Annual Communication. These proposed changes will be listed in the rear of the Proceedings in their entirety. Most Worshipful Brother Jay Adam Pearson was elected and installed as the Most Worshipful Grand Master to lead this Craft during this Masonic year. RWB David J. DeChant, Sr. was elected Deputy Grand Master, RWB William B. Rogers was elected Senior Grand Warden and RWB William R. Logan, Jr., was elected as Junior Grand Warden. Most Worshipful Brother Jack A. Marler, PGM, was re-elected as Grand Treasurer. Most Worshipful Brother G. Ray Marsh, PGM, was reelected as Grand Secretary and RWB Jerry L. Phillips was re-elected as Grand Chaplain. Mariner Lodge No. 2, AFM won the H. Dwight McAlister Journalism Award. Acacia Lodge No. 169, AFM, won the Community Service Award for the Lodges. The Nineteenth Masonic District won the Community Service Award for the Districts. At the Grand Lodge Banquet, Most Worshipful Brother Barry A. Rickman, Grand Master, presented the Albert Gallatin Mackey Medal to Most Worshipful Brother Richard E. Fletcher, Past Grand Master of Vermont. Most Worshipful Brother Rickman presented the Frederick Dalcho Certificate of Merit to RWB Clifton L. Simmons, Jr. PDDGM. G. Ray Marsh, PGM, Grand Secretary.

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Bro Clyde H. Haye Initiated – 01/18/1967

In Memoriam — Our Deceased Brothers

Born – 11/10/1934

Died – 04/16/2011

Passed – 02/15/1967

Raised – 03/15/1967

Deaths Since Our Last Newsletter in April 2011.

It’s not too late for Ads in 2011 or secure your space for 2012. Check out our newsletter online at http://www.issuu.com/plumbandlevel Email me if you rather view the newsletter online instead of getting it in the mail—ivey.rc@gmail.com

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The Mariner Lighthouse The Official Newsletter of Mariner Lodge #2 AFM The year 2000 Consolidation of: Washington #5, Friendship #9, LaCandeur #36, Walhalla #66, & Strict Observance #73

Bring A Friend To Enjoy Dinner With Us. Your Attendance is Requested. Upcoming Calendar Events July 14th—Business Meeting @ CCMA, Dinner 6:30pm, Meeting 7:30pm July 25th—EA Degree @ CCMA, Dinner 6:30pm, Degree 7:30pm August 6th—Freemason Night at the Joe - Dinner 6:00pm, Game 7:05pm August 11th—Business Meeting @ CCMA, Dinner 6:30pm, Meeting 7:30pm August 22nd—FC Degree @ CCMA, Dinner 6:30pm, Degree 7:30pm September 8th—Business Meeting @ CCMA, Dinner 6:30pm, Meeting 7:30pm September 13th—Master & Wardens Club (James Island #396 Hosting) @ James Island, Dinner 6:45pm, Meeting 7:30pm—All Hands Needed, Support Our Goal of Lodge of the Year. September 17th—Lodge of Sorrow (Performed by Mariner Lodge) @ CCMA, Meeting 4:00pm

If your address label on this newsletter says “2010” on it, then our records indicate that you still owe dues for 2011 and you are in arrears. To avoid being dropped from our roles for non-payment of dues (NPD) in October, please remit your 2011 dues before October 31, 2011. Thank you.

RETURN SERVICES REQUESTED Mariner Lodge No. 2 AFM Michael C. Henslee, PM, Secretary 1323 Hermitage Ave Charleston, SC 29412-9221

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