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OT: Masonic Billboards in Eastern PA.

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Anonymous-0

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Hey folks,
about 15 years ago, my Buddy and I was driving from Aberdeen, Md to Niagra Falls for a convention and saw a bunch of billboards scattered along the way with a mural with the masonic symbol and a collaboration of scenes from the Revolutionary War, Civil War, and some other stuff. Beautiful art work. Has any of you seen these and are they still around?
I've been trying to find a site that I could download the picture, but no luck. I'd appreciate it if someone could point me in the right direction.

Thanks, Dave
 

The chick.com I found was just propaganda. Unless I missed something, it didn't help. But thanks anyway.

Dave
 
Don't really know exactly what the masons are up to. Depends some if you are in the 3rd level social club or going 33rd for other reasons.
I suspect they play cards at the meetings. Any time I've tried playing cards with some old mason(s). They won so fast and by so much I didn't know what hit me.
They are numerous masons around here but it's tough to find one under 55 years of age. The average mason must be pushing 70yrs.
When at the International ploughing Match. The Masons had a tent setup. And the poor old fellows were within an inch of asking people to join.
The Odd Fellows and Orange Men are another couple of mysterious groups.
 
Some of the old folks get set in their ways and have a hard time dealing with or may feel threatened by enthusiasm a younger brother may bring in. As far as not knowing what they are up to, guess it depends on the particular lodge. You'd be surprised at who they are and the amount they do. I've run across some real snooty folks and some real down to earth ones also. Don't believe everything you read.
If anyone can point me towards the picture I'm talking about, I'd sure appreciate it.

Thanks, Dave
 
Are you a traveling brother? I have been a Mason for 49 years and here in NC the craft is alive and well. We are taking in young men at a good rate. Our particular lodge (Montgomery #426 ) has been taken over by the 35-45 year olds and doing great. There are many 21 year old masons about the state. One of the reasons that the youger men dont join is their devotion to family especially children. When they do join they tend to be better Masons because they can devote more time to the lodge. Dont forget, We take good men and make them better. Henry, PM, PHP Chapter YR
 
My father-in-law was a Mason, and my wife is a long time member of the Eastern Star, as was her mother. I've gone to a lot of the open events, although I never joined. My FIL always enjoyed taking me to father/son banquets because he never had a son of his own. (Before someone calls me on mentioning my wife's brothers on other posts, my wife was adopted and we didn't meet her blood relatives until both of her adoptive parents were gone).

Masonry seems to be dying out around here. At 67, my wife is one of the youngest members of her Eastern Star chapter, if not the youngest. There are almost no social events any longer, like the annual Washington's Birthday banquet, etc. It seems the membership has aged to a point where they have the required meetings and that's about it.
 
(quoted from post at 07:36:35 11/14/08) Are you a traveling brother? I have been a Mason for 49 years and here in NC the craft is alive and well. We are taking in young men at a good rate. Our particular lodge (Montgomery #426 ) has been taken over by the 35-45 year olds and doing great. There are many 21 year old masons about the state. One of the reasons that the youger men dont join is their devotion to family especially children. When they do join they tend to be better Masons because they can devote more time to the lodge. Dont forget, We take good men and make them better. Henry, PM, PHP Chapter YR
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Only about 15 years here. We are a Military community so have a big turnover. By the time a Brother is raised Master, he's ready to leave. Sends plenty of young blood back to freshen up ya'll's Lodges :lol:

I haven't been as active as I should be the last 10 years.

Dave
PM
 
One of the members of our church was a long-time Mason.....almost 60 years before he died. He held some key positions in our (small) congregation. The church council met on the same night as the Masons; guess which one he attended. The council finally moved their meeting night to accomadate him. I asked him if they had any black brothers; "They've got their own organization". "But what if an upstanding black fellow wanted to join?" "They've got their own organization". I certainly think they should be able to screen their members in any way they see fit, but I would've thought more of him if he'd admitted that....at least in his local chapter......they were racist.
 
Masonic lodges here are a dying craft.Shriners now accept money for members to join instead of degree work.Society has changed and young people see the foolishness in trying to keep up the old values. Women are now equals and society accepts gays as normal.The farmer was once isolated but now has a computer to see what the rest of the world is doing.When I was a lad you didnt cut the grass on Sunday, it was a day of worship and rest. Now people work 24/7 and are subjected to the tv. I liked it better in the old days but Im not sure my grandchildren would.
 
(quoted from post at 09:01:02 11/14/08) at least in his local chapter......they were racist.
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Things aren't always as they seem. There is another Masonic Jurisdiction that is predominantly black. We don't recognize one another (can not attend each other's meetings) based on Jurisdictions. But we do most of our fund raising, toy and food drives together. Masons usually don't "recruit", if someone is interested, they are expected to approach a Mason or contact a Lodge and express interest. So that upstanding black man would have to express an interest. Can't answer for anyone else, but he wouldn't be turned away from my Lodge. Masonry is built on what's in your heart and not your religion, skin color, or bank account.

Dave
 
We just had 2 new apprentices. We have a pretty young group at our lodge. Several guys under 30. Most of the lewis's.
 
I went in lodge when I was 21 (I'm 50 now), Scottish Rite, York Rite and then into the Shrine (Abou Ben Adhem), been Rajah of my Shrine Club, served a three year term as Temple Trustee and two years as Potentate's assistant. I met people and became friends with hundreds of folks I wouldn't have otherwise, must say it's been one of the best things I ever done.
The Masonic Lodge and Shrine are booming here in Southwest Missouri.
 
I am a proud Traveling Brother hailing from SCIO LODGE #587 in Scio, Ohio. I am going in this year as JW. My Grandfather and my Uncle Ray both traveled. I was raised 18 years ago in Ocean view lodge #335 in Norfolk, Va. When i retired from active duty I moved my membership to Ohio. Also member of Craddock Royal Arch chapter #72 and Portsmouth Commandery #5.

Regards

Eric
 
Best Friend and I were side by side from petition thru returning our 3rd proficiency. Were invited into the Shrine by his Dad and were going to make the trip to OH the following summer. He came down on orders to leave Germany and I wasn't ready to, so we've been putting it off for 13 years waiting for our schedules to click. Awful hard being on opposite sides of the pond.

Small World.

How many of you are American Legion members and 40&8 ers?


Dave
 
The black masonic organization is called Prince Hall Masonic Lodges. They are actually one year older in the USA than the regular lodges. Their work and ethics are outstanding and would put many so called white lodges to shame. They are recognized as masoons in all but 12 staes now, the 12 being in the south. At the Grand Lodge meeting in NC They were accepted by NC as regular masons . We are no longer a racist organization. Henry
 
Our Lodge's average age was 65-75 yrs old. Two of our members just got their 60 yr pins. In the last few years the younger men have started joining. We have initiated, Passed, and Raised several. This is a good number in a small town like ours. We have 2 that will be raised soon. Great organization to be a part of. Our Lodge is growing with some good younger men that are growing fast. They enjoy the brotherhood as I do.


Fraternally Yours

Roland Hutchinson
JW
Santa Fe Lodge 226
Jackson, Alabama
 
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