The Arizona Keystone Scientia Coronati Research Lodge #4 F. & a. m. Newsletter OCT – DEC 2008 A.L. 6008
Volume 1, Issue 4
SCIENTIA CORONATI VISITS WILLIAMS-GRAND CANYON LODGE No. 38
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The Arizona Keystone Volume 1, Number 4 Oct - Dec 2008 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Christopher Campbell, Master MANAGING EDITOR George E. Weil, Secretary The Arizona Keystone is an official publication of Scientia Coronati Research Lodge #4 F. & A. M. and printed quarterly. Unless otherwise noted, articles appearing in this publication express only the private opinion or assertions of the writer, and do not necessarily reflect the official opinion of Scientia Coronati Research Lodge #4 F. & A. M. or the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Arizona. Articles are subject to editing and becomes the property of Scientia Coronati Research Lodge #4 F. & A. M. No compensation is allowed for any article, photographs, or other materials submitted for publication.
CONTENTS CONTENTS FEATURES 3. WILLIAMS LODGE REPORT 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS & OTHER THINGS
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W ILLI AM S-G RA ND CA NYO N LODG E No . 38 Williams, AZ - The Lodge on Route 66 rolled out the red carpet and treated us to a fantastic dinner. Worshipful Master Danny Harness and his crew pulled out all the stops. This Lodge is right off Historic Route 66 and has a ton of history. Thanks to our Masonic brethren for their hospitality.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS & OTHER THINGS NOBLE SOCIETY OF FREEMASONS “We are Freemasons! The word is a compound of two separate words, “Free” and “Mason.” The freedom of one’s mind is at the core of who we are. This freedom of mind encompasses freedom of worship, freedom of thought, freedom of action, freedom from ignorance, freedom from extremism, and freedom from tyranny. We are speaking of “enlightened freedom” or “Liberty,” not the vulgar freedom to simply do whatever one wants. The second word “Mason” emphasizes the concept of building; building a better self , a better community, and indeed, a better world. In other words, as Freemasons we stand for enlightened individual freedom and (we) encourage the building of the temple of humanity. The institution that binds together is a Society and not an organization … We are the Noble Society of Freemasons. (Reprinted by permission of the Southern California Research Lodge F & A M.)
FOUNDATION STONE Until the development of steel-frame construction in the 20th Century, most buildings were erected by stacking stone on stone. Each part of the building was marked by ceremonies. The foundation stone was the first stone placed underground at the beginning of the building’s foundation. The cornerstone was the first stone placed above ground level—its is a large stone, marking the northeast corner of the building. The ceremonies of placing those stones were under the direction of the stonemasons who built the building, although the highest officials of the church and state usually participated, including the king or his representative. These ceremonies were occasions for public celebrations and fairs, each marking the progress of the construction. Cornerstones have played an important role in the history of the United States as well as Europe. George Washington laid the cornerstone of the nation’s Capital building, both in his role as President of the United States and as a Freemason. Before that, Benjamin Franklin, while Grand Master of Pennsylvania, established the tradition beginning with the cornerstone laying of the state house in Philadelphia. (Reprinted by permission of the Southern California Research Lodge F & A M.)
ELECTIONS ARE COMING!!! INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS WILL BE AT THE DECEMBER STATED MEETING. SEE YOU AT AZTLAN LODGE No. 1 WWW.Scientiacoronati.org