Volume 11, Issue 4
Fall 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—Robert Treat Paine (1731-1814)
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visited his father in Halifax, Nova Scotia: “where on St. John’s Day, 1756, he attended a Masonic Feast.” This would indicate that he was made a Mason before he was twenty -five years of age. Which lodge Paine was initiated, passed and raised in still remains a mystery.
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
Five delegates from Massachusetts were members of the Second Continental Congress, which adopted the Declaration of Independence, and signed that document. They were John and Samuel Adams, Elbridge Gerry, John Hancock, and Robert Treat Paine. While Masonic membership has been claimed for Elbridge Gerry, a claim of doubtful validity, the only Masons we can be sure of were John Hancock and Robert Treat Paine.
Robert Treat Paine was born in Boston on March 11, 1731. He had a distinguished ancestry. One of his forebears was Stephen Hopkins, one of the signers of the Mayflower Compact. He was a direct descendant of Major Robert Treat, Colonial Governor of Connecticut. Another forebear was Rev. Samuel Willard, acting president of Harvard College. A great uncle, Josiah Willard, was for thirty years Secretary of the Province of Massachusetts.
Robert attended Boston Latin School for seven years and apparently was a good student. In his diary for the last week in June 1745, when he was fourteen, he wrote, “The Selectmen visited the school, In Volume 1 of the Proceedings of and I made an oration to them.” “I the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, took my leave of Latin School with on page 63 and 64 it is recorded that an oration.” the Feast of St. John the Baptist was celebrated on June 26, 1759, at the Paine was a versatile individual, Greyhound Tavern in Roxbury. with a natural mechanical skill. He Forty-seven names are listed of was able to take his clock to pieces those present. The twenty-sixth and reassemble it as an alarm piece. name on the list is that of Robert He developed some proficiency in Treat Paine. In the biographical sketches in Sibley’s Harvard Graduates, it is recorded that Robert Treat Paine
carpentry. After graduation from Harvard, he taught school for a brief period in Lunenburg. He then studied theology with the intention of entering the ministry. While pursuing his theological studies he began to read in the field of law, and became so interested that he gave up his study of theology and entered the law office of Benjamin Pratt in Boston to prepare for a career in that profession. He was admitted to the Suffolk Bar on May 6, 1757, at age twenty-six. He was elected to the Provincial Assembly in 1770 and that body selected him in 1774 to attend the first Continental Congress. Paine was employed by Bostonians to prosecute the perpetrators of the “Boston Massacre.” Paine served on committees, which formed the rules of debate, and later served as chair of the committee charged with acquiring gunpowder for the Continental Army. He also authored the final appeal to the king, known as the Olive Branch Petition, in 1775. Paine was reelected to represent Massachusetts at the Continental Congress of 1776. He participated in the debates leading to the resolution for Independence and his signature appears on the Declaration. According to comments made by Benjamin Rush, Paine was known in Congress as the “Objection Maker,” because of his habit of frequent objections to the proposals of others. These objections were eventually Cont. page 11
LEGENDA (LATIN) - THINGS TO BE READ Advertisements—Pg. 14 & 15 Banquet Guest Speaker—Pg. 5 Beauty in the South—Pg. 5 Book Review—Pg. 10 Calendar—Pg. 6 & Back Cover Comics & Puzzles—Pg. 6, 9 & 13 DDGM Message – Pg. 11
Grand Master’s Message—Pg. 12 & 13 History—Pg. 1 & 11 In Memoriam—Pg. 15 Leadership—Pg. 5 Light from the Chaplain—Pg. 8 Lost Word of Freemasonry—Pg. 7 Master’s Message—Pg. 2
Membership Status—Pg. 2 One Minute Motivators—Pg. 4 Photos—Pg. 10 Physician’s Corner—Pg. 3 Property Perspective—Pg. 7 Scottish Rite Education—Pg. 9 Strength in the West—Pg. 4
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Brethren, The fall of 2011 is upon us. It brings with it many holidays for the major monotheistic religions. In Judaism, we celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur ushering in the Jewish New Year. In Christianity, we have Christmas and the celebration of the birth of Christ. Islam celebrates Eid al-Adha or the Festival of Sacrifice. These holidays mean different things for many, but for most, there is one fundamental common theme, which is that of reflection. A person finds him/ herself drawn to reflect over the past year in regards to his/her successes and failures, strengths and weaknesses, celebrations and setbacks, thus preparing his/her mind, body and spirit for the coming year. I find myself unbeknownst doing the same and bid each of you to take the time to reflect, especially on how you have implemented your working tools throughout this year. In the 2nd degree, we are taught to use the Plumb in our several different stations. Have you taken a conscious note, that if we have implemented the 1st degree working tools in our lives that in the 2nd degree the plumb line would almost be unconsciously implemented? We are given the Twenty-Four Inch Gauge and the Common Gavel in the 1st degree not only to implement but also to
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becomes out of balance it can potentially affect other things. Decisions that could or would be made might become skewed and those decisions might not be the best course of action in one or another’s life.
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.
attract out attention to the connection between the operative art & speculative science. This connection to the Speculative Mason is the application of the working tools with the principles of Operative Masonry. It should be used for the veneration of God and the purification of the heart. Therefore, in Symbolic Masonry the Twenty-Four Inch Gauge is a symbol of time well employed and the Common Gavel of the purification of the heart. It is easy in our daily lives to be caught up in flying to the relief of a Brother requesting help or a member of that Brother’s family. Remember that by implementing the Twenty Four Inch Gauge we should dedicate only 8 hours to a distressed worthy brother or devotions to God. I mention this because I have found myself exceeding those 8 hours quite frequently this year. If we focus, more than what is recommended or 8 hours, then we will find our own lives slowly becoming out of balance. Once a brother’s life slowly
At this point of imbalance we should remember the acronym S.T.A. or Stop, Think, Act. While there is nothing but the best of intentions, we must carefully tread in our daily interactions and decisions. Remember that even giving your all to help anyone or anything, could become a vice of your own if you begin living out of balance yourself. By recognizing this happenstance, take note of your other 1st degree working tool, the Common Gavel. Implement breaking off the corners of the rough stone or of your vices and then there is a chance for balance to be restored. When you implore both working tools of the 1st degree together, you find that peace and harmony can and does exist in a well and balanced life. Hence, you unconsciously implement the plumb line in your several stations and transactions.
Fraternally, ~Rick
CONGRATULATE OUR FIVE NEW MASTER MASONS Christopher J. Hollowell—Raised June 27th 2011 Jonathan M. Williamson—Raised June 27th 2011 William L. Hegwood—Raised September 26th 2011 Gordon W. Maier—Raised September 26th 2011 John P. Rook—Raised September 26th 2011
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**These numbers are as of the printing of this newsletter reflecting October 1st 2011 and may not include new information
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Physician’s Corner How to Stop Snoring For 12 million American men (about half), the cause of snoring is an invisible, though not-sosilent, epidemic called obstructive sleep apnea, a periodic, short cessation of breathing during sleep. Mostly we snore because our airways narrow during sleep, creating resistance in the passageways that connect our nose and mouth to the lungs. The narrower the tube, the greater amount of pressure needed to establish enough flow. Also the fatter we are, and in particular, the thicker our necks, the more pressure there is on the airways, and the more they tend to collapse as we sleep.
However, just because it's not noticed doesn't mean apnea isn't a problem. Hypertension and diabetes have been linked to sleep apnea. Apnea symptoms can include headaches and sleepiness throughout the day, and diminished alertness on the job. It was estimated last year that undiagnosed sleep disorders caused 100,000 traffic accidents per year.
better usually the first night, and within two or three weeks, they've shaken off sleep deprivation. The problem is to get people to wear it consistently. Additional treatments: Weight loss—the thicker the neck, the greater the tendency toward snoring Antihistamines—to clear the sinuses Nasal dilators—Band-aid type devices to open nostrils at night Avoidance of alcohol at night Smoking cessation Changing sleep posture to sleeping on your side Elevating your head about four inches. Specially designed pillows can help. Avoiding caffeine and heavy meals within two hours of going to bed, dairy and soy products are typical culprits.
Equally serious is the damage that sleep apnea does to your heart, arteries, and metabolism. Strictly speaking, it isn't the oxygen depletion that does the most damage. When the snorer briefly awakens and breaths, oxygen-depleted tissues fill with oxygen. The pattern of depletion and re-oxygenation stimulates the nervous system and releases chemicals If there's enough pressure, you collapse that can damage tissue and leave the airway and obstruct it. An ob- plaques in the blood vessels. structed airway means your lungs aren't getting enough oxygen. If your blood Not everyone who snores is apneic, but oxygen level plummets when your air- if you snore for enough years, you can way is blocked, a message is sent to become apneic. Good sleep is probably The challenge is for patients take sleep your brain to wake you up so you can as important as good diet and exercise to seriously as part of their health. People think sleep can be put aside for other, breathe again. overall health. more important things. However, it's as You can't see yourself sleep, or hear CPAP. Luckily, there is an effective important to good health as what you eat yourself snore. The typical person with therapy for sleep apnea. Unluckily, it's and how much you exerapnea will wake up dozens or even hun- a rather ungainly apparatus that consists cise. dreds of times each night without know- of an air hose attached to a mask that's from: ing it. The patients themselves are often fastened around the head and blows air Excerpted Web MD, “How to Stop a Man unaware of sleep apnea. All they realize through the nose. It's called CPAP, for from Snoring” and HelpGuide.org, is that no matter how much they sleep, continuous positive airway pressure. “How To Stop Snoring” they can't get good sleep. CPAP will cure almost anybody with sleep apnea -- if they wear it. They feel 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, Many new and exciting things continue to make your lodge great and so many compliments to your voted officers for their efforts. Many of us do not know what all entails to make the lodge successful. Although, we are confident in each person’s ambitious goals to enrich members and families lives through community involvement. I reached out via email to the Charleston Riverdogs in hopes of creating the same environment for our brothers, families, and friends. Noel Blaha (PR Manager) responded to my request as a professional and attentive person. All too often the Riverdogs support nonprofit agencies but never an organization like ours. This is another new leap for Mariner Lodge to reach out to the community and this time through entertainment! So as many of you know Free Mason Night at the Joe was a success. This year has been one of the more noteworthy and ambitious years that our organization has accomplished. As Master of Mariner Lodge #2, WM Rick Ivey has instilled that at least having an idea and seeing what each individual has to offer can only assist in being great leaders and role models to the fraternity. From the breakfast with fireman, Relay for life, and the baseball game at the Joe all are results of his efforts to show that an idea can happen and we are gracious and humble to have had the opportunity to represent our fraternity to the public eyes of Charleston.
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Nearing the conclusion of this year, we will now be looking towards our next election of officers and Annual Ladies Night Banquet. The officers selected will be in charge of supporting the Lodge in the same manner in which maintains and preserves our continued success. As potential elect for Worshipful Master I will lead our lodge to another successful year. I am but most fortunate to have the chance to represent our lodge next year as many of us may or not know that 2012 is the 275th Anniversary of Freemasonry since our declaration of a Grand Lodge and separation from England.
Tate McQueary works for Cummins Turbo Technologies as a Distribution Analyst. In his spare time he enjoys hunting, going to NASCAR races, cub scouts with his 8 year old son, and spending time with his 2 year old daughter. He currently resides in Goose Creek, SC.
There are many expectations to make such a grand event happen and the events alone leading to it will again demand public and community involvement. As technology and public awareness have grown in our lodge we will continue to maintain our history and our future by reaching out to the public eye. Fraternally Yours, Thomas A. “Tate” McQueary, 32° Senior Warden, Mariner Lodge #2
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When something unpleasant happens to us, we go through a series of questions as we attempt to mentally process the event. Often our first response is “Why did this happen to me?” We spend considerable energy delving into the reason why the event happened. We are trying; of course, to make sure it does not happen again. This focus on why naturally leads to the next question: “Who is to blame for what happened?” We are looking for the culprit who can bear responsibility for the event. Eventually, we move to the final step, which is “How can I solve the problem and move forward?”
Sadly, this focus on Why and Who forever traps us as helpless victims who are unable to move on with our lives. Only when we are able to let go of Why and Who, can we shift our focus to How – how can we solve the problem and make our future as happy and fulfilling as possible.
These thought patterns are a natural part of the problem solving process. Unfortunately, some of us get stuck in the Why and Who way of thinking and never move on to How, where the real healing and solutions are found.
Much has been written lately about the power of forgiveness--both forgiving ourselves and forgiving others who we perceive have wronged us. The profound concept for me is that this forgiveness is not for the benefit of the one forgiven. It is for you and me. Once we let go and move on with our lives, we are suddenly no longer victims. Instead, we are empowered with the ability to solve problems and create a better future.
When this happens, we become fixated on blame. Some blame themselves and become paralyzed by depression and self-loathing. Others blame God. Still others become obsessed with revenge. They file lawsuits--not with the intent of solving the problem, but in an attempt to force someone to take responsibility for what happened. They believe they will only be happy when the responsible party is completely ruined.
Success Tip: Is there an area of our life where you are stuck in the Why and Who way of thinking. I urge you to let it go and turn your attention to How you will make your future bright. It’s a simple concept, but one that can literally change your life.
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Column of Beauty in the South Another brilliant excerpt from Ambassador Alen Keyes. ~~MB Dr. Alen Keyes speech at “Renewing American Principals,” Aug. 24, 2001 We are coming into a time when it’s going to be critically important to the maintenance of our own liberty that we be able to think clearly in terms of moral principle. A lot of things militate against that for us because we have gone through so many decades where people have tried to persuade us that we’re a “money people,” and we’re a “power people,” we’re a people that are characterized by our scientific breakthroughs and our wonderful military establishment and all these Mark Beasley works for sorts of things. They try to convince us that we're all about success and we’re all about “practical things” Morris Nissan. In his spare time he enjoys playing the and so forth. And you want to know the truth? Look over this country someday, look at the diversity of bass and visiting other lodges. He currently resides our backgrounds, look at all the races and nations that we represent, look at the differences that we reprein Charleston, SC. sent in terms of background and creed. And then try to convince yourself that somehow or another what brings us together, what makes us one, has to do with all these material aspects that in point of fact are what define our differences. When you want to understand who we are, as one people, as one nation, in spite of all this diversity, there's only one way to do it. And that is to look past the surface, look past the material things and the material success and to look at the beating heart of true principle that defines the common ground on which we stand in spite of all our differences, as one nation, understanding our common humanity in terms of those great principles, in the light of which that humanity was revealed in history. For one of the things that I think was so important about the founding of America was that we didn’t just see a generation that asserted the right of the people to rule themselves, that indulged in a lot of rhetoric about the importance of democracy and all this. We saw that in some other parts of the world, you saw it in places like France during the French Revolution. The beautiful thing about the American founding wasn’t just that on behalf of the many, on behalf of the “people,” on behalf of the masses, claim to power was asserted, no. It was that it was done on the basis of a set of principles. That sense, that we live in freedom because we accept an Authority higher than our own is what I believe has made possible our decent life in liberty, it is what has made possible the progress in justice and away from injustice that has characterized the history of this country. And the sad thing is that as we stand here at the threshold of the 21st century, as we walk these first steps into the future, we have those who are offering to us these tempting mimicries of divine power to tell us we can throw off the yoke of that discipline, that we can stand alone as creators, as gods unto ourselves. Keyes earned his PhD in government affairs from Harvard University in 1979, having written a dissertation on Alexander Hamilton and constitutional theory, under Harvey C. Mansfield.
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On December 10th 2011, Mariner Lodge will host its 11th Annual Ladies Night Banquet at the Charleston County Masonic Association. In conforming to a Mariner Lodge theme of Masonry into the 21st Century and its Low Country Community involvement, the guest speaker for the banquet will be Brad Franko of WCBD-TV News 2.
Brad came to News 2 in August 2001 as the weekend sports anchor, and moved to the news desk as anchor of News 2 Today in August of 2004.
A Short Biography as follows: How can a news anchor connect with his or her audience in a more personal way? Brad Franko of WCBD-TV has shown that by using social media, you can connect with and update viewers in real time. Brad recognizes the importance of instant communication and that those connections formed on social media lead to viewers that are more loyal. In just a few short years, the newsroom has changed from just monitoring a police scanner to monitoring local Facebook and Twitter feeds, searching for breaking news.
Though his sports broadcasting days are behind him, he loves being a fan again. Brad also serves as a volunteer assistant wrestling coach at Wando High School. Brad and his wife Carrie make their home in Charleston.
Cleveland born and raised, he is the second of four boys. Brad's father, brother, and uncle are firefighters in his hometown of Broadview Heights. Brad was a kicker for the 1997 University of Findlay National Championship football team. He graduated with a degree in broadcasting from Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, Ohio.
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Nov 10th—Business —Located @ Nov 15th—York Rite Business—Located Nov 24th—Thanksgiving Day C.C.M.A., Charleston. Collation @ @ C.C.M.A., Charleston. Collation @ Nov 28th—Master Mason Degree—Final 6:30pm; Business @ 7:30pm. 6:45pm; Business @ 7:30pm. Degree for the year. Located @ Nov 12th—Scottish Rite Breakfast Fund- Nov 23rd—Scottish Rite Business— C.C.M.A., Charleston. Collation @ raiser—Located @ Scottish Rite Temple, Located @ Scottish Rite Temple, 6:30pm; Degree @ 7:30pm. Charleston. Breakfast from 7:00am to Charleston. Collation @ 6:00pm; Busi10:00am. ness @ 7:30pm.
D e c e m b e r December 1st-3rd—CCMA Christmas Tree Fundraiser—Located @ C.C.M.A., Charleston. Mariner Lodge’s days to man the tree sales for the CCMA Annual Fundraiser. No Master’s & Warden’s Club Meeting December 8th—Business/Installation of Officers—Located @ C.C.M.A., Charleston. Light Collation @ 6:00pm; Business & Open Installation of Officers @ 7:00pm.
December 10th—11th Annual Ladies Night Banquet—Located @ C.C.M.A., Charleston. Banquet Begins @ 6:45pm; Master of Ceremonies will be WB Tim Larkin of MacArthur Lodge #427; Guest Speaker will be Brad Franko, Channel 2 Anchorman.
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Dec 24th—Christmas Eve Dec 25th—Christmas Day Dec 27th—Festival of St. John’s the Evangielist—2012 Mariner Lodge Officers assume stations.
Dec 28th—Scottish Rite Business— Dec 20th—York Rite Business/ Located @ Scottish Rite Temple, Installation—Located @ C.C.M.A., Charleston. Collation @ 6:00pm; BusiCharleston. Collation @ 6:45pm; Busi- ness @ 7:30pm. Dec 31st—New Year’s Eve ness @ 7:30pm.
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.
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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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Property Perspectives The U.S. “Making Home Affordable” Program In an effort to impede the raging flow of home loan foreclosures, the Obama administration implemented the U.S. “Making Tim Allen is an Endowed Professor of Home Affordable” ProEconomics and Finance and the gram in April of 2009. Director of the Carter Commercial Real The idea behind the plan Estate Center at the College of Charleston. was to help homeowners He is also the owner who were in financial and president of a private real estate investment consulting difficulty avoid foreclofirm with operations sure by either lowering in SC, FL, and GA. Contact Tim at (843) the interest rates on their 606-0053 or allent@cofc.edu mortgage loans, extending the term of the loans, reducing the balances of the loans, or some combination of these three things. The program was harshly criticized soon after its announcement because so few people qualified to participate in it. Those criticisms proved accurate and a new version of the program was rolled out in October of 2011 with more lenient eligibility requirements. The revised program’s two primary components are the Home Affordability Refinancing Program (HARP) and the Home Affordability Modification Program (HAMP). Both programs result in a reduction of the monthly mortgage payment, but the programs function a bit
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differently from each other, as explained more of the following modifications are below. made: interest rate reduced, loan term extended, or principal forbearance. ReThe focus of the HARP is simply a re- ducing the interest rate, extending the calculation of the monthly payment loan, or forgiving a portion of the loan amount using today’s mortgage rate balance each lead to a lower monthly (around 4% as of 11/13/11), the actual payment and, hopefully, enables the loan balance, and the remaining term of borrower and lender to avoid the forethe loan. Reducing the interest rate, of closure process. The HAMP only apcourse, leads to lower payments. The plies to loans owned by Fannie Mae and problem many mortgage borrowers face Freddie Mac, but, unlike the HARP, it is that the values of their homes are less does not require that the borrower has than their loan balances – they are made timely payments over the past six “under water.” Lenders are reluctant to months. refinance such a loan because the loan could normally not be sold to Fannie If you or someone you know is in a Mae or Freddie Mac, the government situation where they owe more than sponsored enterprises that operate the their house is worth but they are up-tosecondary mortgage market in the U.S. date with their mortgage payments, the Under HARP, however, Fannie Mae and HARP offers a way to reduce the Freddie Mac are authorized to buy such monthly payment amounts by reducing loans as long as the borrower has no late the interest rate to the prevailing rate. payments within the past six months and Or, if you or someone you know is close can adequately afford to make the pay- to defaulting on a mortgage, the HAMP ments on the new loan at the reduced can provide a means of avoiding foreinterest rate. closure by one or more of the following: reducing the interest rate, extending the The HAMP is an even more aggressive loan term, or partial debt forgiveness. method of restructuring an existing loan. Contact your loan servicer for detailed In this program, a borrower who is fac- information specific to your loan and ing imminent default may qualify for your situation. modification of the mortgage in ways that will reduce the payment and avoid Tim Allen, Ph.D., CCIM, 32° foreclosure. For example, the monthly Mariner Lodge #2, Charleston SC payments are recalculated after one or
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Ample Form – Opening of closing of any Lodge or Grand Lodge by the Grand Master; opposed to “due form” or “full form” which is according to the prescribed ceremonies. Even when the full form is used in opening or closing a Grand Master’s ceremonies are said to be conducted in “ample form.” When Grand Lodges and Lodges are opened or closed by qualified officers other than Grand Masters or Masters, they are sometimes said to be opened or closed “in form.”
Goat – Mythical animal supposed to be present in Lodges to “butt” the candidate. Association of the goat with Freemasonry came from its enemies in the eighteenth century, who declared Masonry raised Satan in magical incantation in Lodge ceremonies; as the goat was associated with the devil, it became associated with Masonry through its traducers of two hundred years ago.
Dale – Masonic term for valley, or depression between two high points.
Mock Masons – Apostate Masons in 1747 who paraded with profanes to the Grand Feast.
Discalceation – Removing of foot covering as sign of respect or veneration for that which is holy.
Sanctum Sanctorum – The hidden, inner place, the holy of holies, the secret room of the Temple of Solomon in which rested the Ark of the Covenant, and where once each year, alone, the high Priest pronounced the name of the Most High. ~Rick Ivey
Due Guard – Probably contraction of the French Dieu Garde – God Guard. A mode of recognition. Salute at Alter.
Hele – To cover or conceal.
"One Hundred "Lost Words"" The Short Talk Bulletin of the MSA Feb. 1947.
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L I G H T Last month I wrote about “The Bible in Masonry” from the book, “The Builder Vol. 1” which was dated 1915. I now continue with part two of the same subject: “None the less, much as we honor every book of faith in which any man has found courage to lift his hand above the night that covers him and lay hold of the mighty Hand of God, with us the Bible is supreme. What Homer was to the Greeks, what the Koran is to the Arabs, that, and much more, the grand old Bible is to us. It is the mother in our literary family, and if some of its children have grown up and become wise in their own conceit, they yet rejoice to gather about its knee and pay tribute. Not only was the Bible the loom on which our language was woven, but it is a pervasive, refining, redeeming force bequeathed to us, with whatsoever else that is good and true in the very fiber of our being. Not for a day do we regard the Bible simply as a literary classic, apart from what it means to the faiths and hopes and prayers of men, and it is in weaving into the intellectual and spiritual life of our race. There was a time when the Bible formed almost the only literature of England; and today, if it were taken away, that
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literature would be torn to tatters and shreds. Truly, did Macaulay say that, if everything else in our language should perish, the Bible would alone suffice to show the whole range, power, and beauty of our speech? From it, Milton learned his majesty of song, and Ruskin his magic of prose. Carlyle had in his very blood, almost without knowing it, the rhapsody and passion of the prophets – their sense of the Infinite, of the littleness of man, of the sarcasm of providence; as Burns, before him, had learned from the same fireside Book the indestructibleness of honor and the humane pity of God which throbbed in his lyrics of love and liberty. Thus, from Shakespeare to Tennyson, the Bible sings in our poetry, chants in our music, echoes in our eloquence, and in our tragedy flashes forever its truth of the terribleness of sin, the tenderness of God, and inextinguishable hope of man.” My Brethren, here is a Book whose scene is the sky and the dirt and all that lies between. A Book that has in it the arch of the heavens, the curve of the earth, the ebb and flow of the sea, sunrise and sunset, the peaks of mountains and the glint of sunlight on flowing waters, the shadow of forests on the hills, the song of birds and color of flowers. However, its two great characters are God and the Soul, and the story of their eternal life together is its one everlast-
ing romance. It is the most human of books telling the old forgotten secrets of the heart, its bitter pessimism and its death–defying hope, its pain, its passion, its sin, its sob of grief and its shout of joy – telling all, with malice, in its Grand Style which can do no wrong, while echoing the sweet-toned pathos of the pity and mercy of God. No other book is so honest with us, so mercilessly merciful, so austere, yet so tender, piercing the heart, yet healing the deep wounds of sin and sorrow. Take this great and simple Book white with age yet new with the dew of each new morning. This book tested to the sorrowful and victorious experience of centuries rich in memories and wet with tears of multitudes that walked this way before us. Lay it to heart, love it, read it, and learn what life is, what it means to be a man; aye, learn that God hath made us for Himself, and unquiet are our hearts until they rest in Him. Make it your friend and teacher, and you will know what Sir Walter Scott meant when, as he lay dying, he asked Lockhart to read to him. “From what book?” asked Lockhart, and Scott replied, “There is but one Book!” 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 Sept
John Anthony Quitman
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(1799—1858) Father of the Mississippi Masonry and intimate Friend of Albert Pike
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Felix Grundy
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(1777—1840) 13th United States Attorney General and Senator
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William Howard Taft
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(1857—1942) Christian Mystic and Masonic Writer
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Edward Vernon “Eddie” Rickenbacker
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(1890—1973) World War I fighter Pilot, famous as “America’s Ace of Aces”
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Richard Mentor Johnson
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~20°, Venerable Grand Master of All Symbolic Lodges, Magnum Opus, p. 3.
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~14°, Grand, Elect, Perfect, and Sublime Mason, Liturgy… Part II, p. 199.
~Allocution of the Sovereign Grand Commander (1886), p. 16.
Let the Light of Patriotism shine in our souls as in the Lodge! ~20°, Venerable Grand Master of All Symbolic Lodges, Magnum Opus, p. 3.
As all that the earth produces is created for the use of man, so man are created for the sake of men, that they may mutually do good to one another.
(1780—1850) 9th Vice President of the United States
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The practical object of Masonry is the physical and moral amelioration and the intellectual and spiritual improvement of individuals and society. The symbolism of Masonry is the soul of Masonry. Every symbol of the Blue Lodge is a religious teacher, the mute teacher, also, of morals and philosophy.
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Let the Great Light of Justice burn steadily upon our altars!
(1857—1930) 27th President of the United States and 10th Chief Justice of the United States
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He never forgot that we are taught in Masonry, that “a Freemason should be a man of honor and of conscience, performing his duty to everything else besides, even to his life.”
~6°, Intimate Secretary, Morals and Dogma, p. 120.
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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. March 24th is the Spring York Rite Reunion. See the Master or either Wardens for petitions or more information.
To become a Chief of the Tabernacle, we must repent of our sins and express our sincerity to serve God and our fellow men. God is infinite and incomprehensible and his attributes are beyond human comprehension.
but also the Glory of the Deity. Blue symbolizes the sky and the infinite heavens, but also the Wisdom of God. Purple represents the sea, but also the Power of God.
The colors associated with the Tabernacle dominate in this degree. The apron is white, lined with crimson. The apron bordered with red, blue, and purple ribbons. The color symbolism is slightly different from in the other degrees. The meanings are taken from the writing of Flavius Josephus. White symbolizes the earth, from which the flax for linen grows. Following the obvious color symbolism, red symbolizes fire and blue symbolizes sky. Here, purple symbolizes the sea since the color purple originally was obtained from a dye extracted from the shell of a mollusk. Thus white symbolizes the earth but also the Beneficence of God, Who made the earth. Red represents fire and zeal,
Thus in the colors of the apron we find symbolized the physical world in the form of the four elements – earth, air, fire, and water, but we also find the Attributes of Deity symbolized as well – Beneficence, Glory, Wisdom, and Power. ~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.
*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 The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make—Hans Finzel ISBN—978-0781445498
Hole number two at the Charleston Municipal Golf Course has a pesky little water hazard immediately in front of the tee box, which became an albatross for me as every one of my tee shots (and mulligans) ended up wet. It wasn’t until my sixth or seventh game when a very patient and experienced gentleman gave me a terrific piece of advice, “Pretend the water hazard doesn’t exist, choose a spot in the fairway and focus on hitting the ball there.” Like magic, it worked; and I have not dropped a ball in that hazard since. I learned a very important lesson that day to focus on positive results, set
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goals of optimistic achievement, and to vant-based leadership ignore distractions that lead to failure. approach is clearly presented in his arguAs our lodge approaches a new year and ments, but he tenders elections of new officers, I thought it only the leadership would be appropriate to revisit some qualities of Christ and basics of leadership and find a good avoids promoting a book to recommend. When I first saw messianic sermon. Finzel’s book, my instinct was to pass The book targets the Steve Hiott is a CertiPublic Accounton it because of the advice from my golf business audience, but fied ant and Certified mentor, and my propensity to avoid is a great read for any Financial Planner. He studying “mistakes.” But, because this leader. At the end of works as a Business Consultant coaching book came highly recommended I gave each chapter is an small business owners it a fair shake. I’m now glad I did. executive summary in strategy and wealth accumulation. He outlining the key resides in Charleston This is a great book for anyone in a points – a terrific time with his wife and two children. leadership role. It goes beyond revealing -saver for the leader the most common errors made by lead- on-the-go. ers to give simple and effective directions for correcting bad habits and en- Steve’s Rating: ☻☻☻☻☻ - 5 hancing talents and accomplishments. Smiles! Finzel’s Christian perspective and ser-
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Worshipful means respected. Consider being respected by everyone. All your flaws will be exposed. Every decision will be stringently scrutinized. Your affairs will become public and your service will be towards the good of man. Worshipful means respected. Think about respecting everyone, accepting his flaws exposed as you would have him accept yours. Consistently extend your homage of respect even to those who, through poor behavior, seem to be undeserving of such. It may be your small selfless token of sincere respect which raises the esteem of someone who desperately needs it. Worshipful means respected. One who is a steadfast friend and brother when the world turns cold and dark, a rock in the tempest where there is nowhere else to cling. Your charisma
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is made of iron, your heart pure gold. Dependency by your brethren is always answered wisely with prayer. Worshipful means respected. Those who gather at your final resting place will share it. Your respect will survive you! It will dwell in the hearts of all those to whom you passed it. It will be passed to the next generation that they might learn we are all important. Worshipful means respected. If you patiently respect everyone then you will be patiently respected by everyone. This is the only way to share genuine respect. Bobby E. Pennington, Jr is the Fraternally, Bobby E. Pennington, Jr. DDGM First Masonic District
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
Masonic History Cont. taken lightly, for as Rush commented, “He seldom proposed anything, but opposed nearly every measure that was proposed by other people...” In 1777, Paine was elected the first attorney general of the state of Massachusetts. He was then serving on the legislative committee to draft the first constitution of the state under the new federation. He moved back to Boston in 1780 where he helped found the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Governor Hancock offered him an appointment to the bench of the Supreme Court in 1783 but he declined. That offer was made again in 1796 and he accepted. He retired after some 14 years. Paine always had a warm spot in his heart for England, in spite of the struggle for independence. At the Pilgrim Memorial Dinner in 1802, he gave the toast to Great Britain. His words reveal something of his literary ability. It would seem also that he had not forgotten his Masonry when he said: “May that nation which stood the friend of Liberty when Liberty had no other friend among nations, be refined and confirmed, and remain the Jachin, while the United States of America stands the Boaz of true political and social liberty until the sun and moon shall be no more.” The death of Judge Paine occurred on 11 May 1814, having attained to the age of 84 years. Until near the close of life, the vigor of his mental faculties continued unimpaired. In quickness of apprehension, liveliness of imagination, and general intelligence, he had few superiors. His memory was of the most retentive character, and he was highly distinguished for a sprightly and agreeable turn in conversation. A witty severity sometimes excited the temporary; disquietude of a friend; but if he was sometimes inclined to indulge in pleasant raillery, he was willing to be the subject of it in his turn. As a scholar, he ranked high among literary men, and was distinguished for his patronage of all the useful institutions of the country. He was a founder of the American Academy established in Massachusetts in 1780, and active in its service until his death. The honorary degree of doctor of laws was conferred upon him by Harvard University. Judge Paine was a firm believer in the divine origin of the Christian religion. He gave full credence to the scriptures, as a revelation from God, designed to instruct humankind in knowledge of their duty, and to guide them in the way to eternal happiness. Work Cited: Robert Treat Paine 1731-1814 – The Short Talk Bulletin of the MSA, September 1974 http://www.lcp-press.com/DoI/Col6.htm
http://www.fletcher-online.com/RobertTreatPaine.htm
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MWB Jay Adam Pearson’s April 2011 Grand Master’s Message “212 degrees of Fidelity, Today and Beyond” Most Worshipful, Right Worshipful, and Worshipful Brethren: I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your election, or appointment to the position of Grand Lodge Officer or your appointment to a Grand Lodge Committee. Thank you for being willing to serve and sacrifice your time and resources to serve our beloved fraternity. As South Carolina Masons, we have a rich history. I am as proud of our history as I am of each of you. I designed my Grand Master’s pin as a tribute to our history and your dedication. Our State flag is on one side and our country’s flag Old Glory is on the other side, they are intertwined signifying unity. On the top you can read 212 degrees. My theme is “212 degrees of Fidelity, Today and Beyond.” At 211 degrees water is hot, at 212 degrees it boils. And with boiling water comes steam. And steam can power a locomotive. One extra degree makes all the difference. Imagine how our relationships with family, business and fraternity would be enriched if each of us were to commit ourselves to give one extra degree of fidelity. Fidelity is exemplified when we are trustworthy, dependable, and committed. As an Entered Apprentice we were placed in the northeast corner and presented our working tools to begin the moral and intellectual task of erecting the spiritual temple in our heart. Fidelity must be the chief building block in our foundation and the rule and guide of our life. “Without fidelity between man and man the entire social structure of the world would fall into ruin and become utter chaos. Through fidelity we remain faithful to God, our family, and in all our obligations to our country, to our fraternity, and to ourselves.” And, that one extra degree of fidelity will be a testimonial of a great life! We now have a target for everything we do. Having this simple, clearly defined goal will lift our spirits, capture the imagination, and inspire passion. It is my vision that those that will come after us will say of us “that together in our time of service, our work was good work, square work, and true work”! Today we embark on another opportunity of service. Make everyday count. There will be meetings to attend, reports to generate, data to gather and analyze, and our 275th Annual Communication to celebrate. Do not be consumed in the task before us. Take time to share with your family and friends the joy of life, not the drudgery of Masonic meetings. Remember God first, family next and vocation and fraternity to follow. As Grand Master I am aware that many of you are still in the workforce. I too am still employed and we each have obligations with
family. Keep your priorities in order. If time permits, I encourage you whenever possible to travel with your elected Grand Lodge Officers as we attend meetings throughout our state. Your companionship on those long and often late night drives is most coveted by your Grand Lodge Officers. As Grand Lodge Officers and Committeemen, we are expected to attend all Grand Lodge Communications including the Special called communications. When attending Masonic events and meetings, we must remember that we are representing our Grand Lodge and we should dress and act accordingly. Coats and ties should be worn to Lodge meetings along with your Grand Lodge apron, name/office badge, and jewel. My brothers we attend lodge to support the aspirants through the esoteric work and for fellowship. Therefore, as Grand Master I am asking that no more than three Grand Lodge Officers sit together during refreshment. Why do you want to ride often 2-3 hours to a meeting and then sit with each other? You need to sit with the craft, because they are your brothers. It is only through listening to them; and talking with them that we appreciate their hopes, dreams and aspirations… and this is vital if we are to serve the craft. Each of us have been elected or appointed to a position of service. Several years ago the church I attend went to Romania on a mission trip. We have a carpenter’s for Christ ministry and we participate in Local, State, and International mission projects. Prior to the trip the Pastor informed the group that the families we would be staying with would prepare a meal and that often this would be their food supply for the month. Yes like those in developing countries and even in America families are struggling to meet their financial obligations. Our lodges are facing the same financial obligations with limited resources. Never attend lodge to eat a meal, and never request a meal. Every lodge in this Grand Jurisdiction does not eat a meal at the business meeting or at each degree; it often is a matter of paying a bill. If they have a meal fine, and if they do not have a meal fine, remember the decision is up to the Worshipful Master and brethren of the Lodge. Regardless of the projects, fundraisers or other activities in which we or our Lodges become involved, the life’s blood of our Lodges and the life’s blood of our Great Fraternity is the conferral of the masonic degrees upon good, faithful, and honorable men. The lessons of Freemasonry are based upon truth, and they will keep on being true. The pages of history prove over and over that truth never wears out and that it does not succumb to the passage of time but rather provides the courage to face times of trial and despair. It promotes within the individual compassion to be generous to his fellow man in all his distresses. It enables one to realize the greatest charity is not when we give from ourselves rather when we give of ourselves. I believe that arrogance and vain glory do great injury to Masonry. In the eulogy over Doctor Mackey, M.W. Brother Buist PGM of Georgia reminded us that “he never betrayed a trust. He was eminently sincere and loyal to his friends… his monument is in the hearts of those who knew Cont. Page 13 him best.”
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Grand Master’s Message Cont. Albert Pike said “What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.” Mackey was a physician and Pike a General. Each began in the quarry of life as a servant. It takes the labor of each mason to fulfill our purpose. The contributions of each officer, committeeman, ritualist, and our brethren working in the kitchen are vital to the mission of masonry. Never forget that successful leaders openly respect their brethren and care about their ideas and well being. The reason accepted was added to the term Freemasonry was because when Masonry in its infancy was being born from the Cathedral builders of the 10th and 11th century, those who did not work in the trades desired to take the implements and apply a moral significance. Our ancient brethren, who built the cathedrals desired to have our history recorded and in the spirit of unity they accepted those who were not craftsmen into our fraternity. As Fellow Crafts we were incited by fidelity, love, virtue, and the desire for knowledge. Yes from the winding staircase we are encouraged and challenged to practice speculative masonry with fidelity, today and beyond. By speculative masonry we learn to subdue our passions, act upon the square, keep a tongue of good report,
maintain secrecy, and practice charity. We are encouraged and challenged to daily search for divine truth. I pray we never lose sight that our brethren built that stair case, painted the edifice, and served the tables at refreshment. Each mason has worth and value because every man, woman, and child were created in the image of GOD! We are all servants of the craft, from the youngest Entered Apprentice in the North East Corner, to the Fellow Crafts ascending the winding staircase, to myself as Grand Master in the Grand East. We are a band of brothers united by the mystic tie! Your friend and brother from Inman, Jay Adam Pearson Grand Master Message taken from http://www.scgrandlodgeafm.org
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Volume 11, Issue 4 Bro Ralph Goldberg Geldbart Initiated – 04/25/1949 WorBro Leon Wolper, PM Initiated – 09/20/1948
WorBro Sam Tillman Owens, Jr, PJGD Initiated – 01/01/1971
WorBro Robert Erwin Strickland, PM Initiated – 04/12/1973
Bro Herbert Wilcox Initiated – 01/21/1952
In Memoriam — Our Deceased Brothers Born – 02/21/1924
Died – 03/09/2011
Passed – 05/23/1949
Raised – 06/27/1949
Born – 10/10/1923
Died – 08/03/2011
Passed – 10/18/1948
Raised – 11/15/1948
Born – 05/13/1936
Died – 08/11/2011
Passed – 02/05/1971
Raised – 03/05/1971
Born – 12/11/1925
Died – 08/25/2011
Passed – 05/10/1973
Raised – 06/14/1973
Born – 11/24/1929
Died – 09/03/2011
Passed – 10/19/1953
Raised – 11/16/1953
Deaths Since Our Last Newsletter in July 2011 through October 1st 2011.
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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 Nov 10th—Business Meeting @ CCMA, Dinner 6:30pm, Meeting 7:30pm Nov 24th—Thanksgiving Day Nov 28th—MM Degree @ CCMA, Dinner 6:30pm, Degree 7:30pm Dec 1st-3rd—Mariner Lodge’s CCMA Christmas Tree Sales Days Dec 8th—Business Meeting/Open Installation of Officers @ CCMA Light Dinner 6:00pm, Meeting 7:00pm Dec 10th—Mariner Lodge’s 11th Annual Ladies Night Banquet @ CCMA Banquet Begins 6:45pm, Guest Speaker Brad Franko Dec 27th—Festival of St. John’s the Baptist—2012 Mariner Lodge Officers assume stations.
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