The summer season is just around the corner, and I know that many of you will be going away on vacation. If during your travels, you happen to visit another Lodge, please convey to them the Warm Fraternal Greetings of our Lodge. Also, extend them an invitation to visit with us and to tour the Memorial. Our Lodge will continue a full trestleboard throughout the summer and, as many of the Brethren will be away, your help will be needed all the more. I wish to thank all of you for the excellent support you have thus far given me, which I am sure will continue through the year.
We presently have thirteen Brethren undertaking the degrees. Five of them will be raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason this month. Come to Lodge and give these fine Brothers your support by taking part in the degree work. I am sure you will find it rewarding.
At our second stated meeting this month the Stewards, assisted by our committee of EAs and FCs, will serve a barbecued chicker, dinner. Dinner will be served at 6:00 PM, followed by Lodge at 7:30 PM. The hat will be passed to help cover expenses. If you missed the first dinners, talk with a Brother who was there. These dinners give us the opportunity to enjoy meeting with our candidates and to enjoy true Masonic Fellowship.
The Lodge will have a covered-dish dinner on Sunday, May 23rd at 6:00 PM. Ask your lady to prepare her specialty and meet with us in the Memorial diningroom. Bring the children and close friends. Show them Masonry in action. Brother Dennis McCraney will be handling the arrangements for this affair.
During this Bicentennial Year, Lodges of our sister jurisdictions are meeting in our lodge room almost every Saturday. Let us make them feel welcome by our attendance at their communications.
Sincerely and fraternally,
James B. Stone
Worshipful Master
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 05/03/1976 | 7:00 pm | Called, MM Degrees. All Brethren invited to take part in the work |
| Thu 05/06/1976 | 7:00 pm | Called, MM Degree in costume. Visit by Howard Lodge No. 101, Elkridge, Maryland. All Brethren urged to attend and greet our guests |
| Mon 05/10/1976 | 7:00 pm | Called, FC Degree and Exam. All Brethren invited to take part in the work |
| Thu 05/13/1976 | 7:30 pm | Stated, Law Enforcement Night. Guest Speaker |
| Mon 05/17/1976 | 7:00 pm | Called, MM Degrees. All Brethren invited to take part in the work |
| Thu 05/20/1976 | 7:00 pm | Called, EA Degrees and Exam. All Brethren invited to take part in the work |
| Sun 05/23/1976 | 6:00 pm | Covered-Dish Dinner, Memorial Dining Room. Bring the entire family |
| Thu 05/27/1976 | 6:00 pm 7:30 pm |
Dinner served in the Dining Room Stated, Educational Program and Birthdays |
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 05/08/1976 | 3:00 pm | Brandywine Lodge No. 33, Claymont, Delaware |
| Sat 05/15/1976 | 7:30 pm | Doric Lodge No. 630, Sewickley, Pennsylvania |
| Sat 05/22/1976 | 7:30 pm | St Johns Lodge No. 3, Bridgeport, Connecticut |
| Sat 05/29/1976 | 7:30 pm | Lanthrop Lodge No. 676, Canton, Ohio |
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 05/14/1976 | 7:30 pm | Fredericksburg Lodge No. 4, Wardens Night |
| Sat 05/15/1976 | 7:30 pm | Manasseh Lodge, Strawberry Night |
| Wed 05/19/1976 | 7:30 pm | Triangle Club, Memorial Dining Room |
| Mon 05/24/1976 | 7:30 pm | District School, John A. Lejuene Lodge No. 350 |
May 28, 1926 - "The Master stated that owing to the meeting of the Scottish Rite Bodies in this City, he would have to ask to be excused and apoligized for having to do so. Bro. John Ashton, S.W. assumed the East. Brother Samuel Nelson Gray was introduced and Raised to the S. D. of Master Mason. Brother C. C. Lamond was reported as ill."
May 25, 1876 - "Visitors - Wor. Brother J. C. Batchellor, Grand Secretary, Grand Lodge of Louisiana; Wor. Bro. Albert Pike, P.M., Magnolia Lodge No. 120, Arkansas."
May 11, 1826 - "It was moved and adopted that the Secretary notify the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Virginia of the mistake in the report of the suspensions from the Lodge stating the name of Wm. Silham, which should be William Gilham."
Colin Mclver, was born in Stornaway, Isle of Lewis, Rosshire, Scotland, and settled in Alexandria prior to 1783, where he conducted the business of a merchant. In 1784, his brother J ohn came from Scotland with William Bartleman, and with the latter was employed in the store of his brother. Colin became a member of the Lodge in 1783, and died about the year 1791, and was buried in the cemetary attached to Christ Church, Washington Street, immediately under the window in the rear of the pulpit.
William Hunter, Jr., was born at Galston, Scotland, January 20, 1731; emigrated to the colony of Virginia in early life, and settled in Alexandria, where he was engaged in mercantile pursuits, and doing a large business with London and Li verpool. He was an influential citizen, and at one time Mayor of Alexandria. Died November 19, 1792, in the 62nd year of his age, and was buried in the graveyard attached to the First Presbyterian Church, Fairfax street, where a monument was erected to his memory by the St. Andrew's Society of Alexandria, of which he was the founder. His son, Gen. Hunter, moved to the city of New York, where he became an influential citizen. (Note: William Hunter, Senior, was not related to William Hunter, Junior. The former was born in Ireland.)
D.M.R.