December is upon us and thus marks the close of this Masonic year. I would like to thank each Brother who has given his support to the advancement of our Order and the exercise of its principles this year. Due to the limitations of space, I cannot specifically thank each Brother in this Trestleboard. However, I would like to mention Brother Wardell Thomas, who despite the harrassment of those less inclined, has formed and guided the Craft Committee this year. His efforts have shown what true Masonic friendship and action can accomplish.
We have mourned the loss of several of our Brethren this year. Las month our beloved Secretary, Right Worshipful Brother Charles A Cornnell, left us to join the Supreme Architect of the Universe. His loss will be deeply felt by us all.
Brethren, please notice the Trestleboard for this month. There are several meetings that will require your attention. We will elect and install a new Lodge Secretary on the l4th. On the 27th, we will elect the Officers for 1979. We will have our annual reports on the 28th. And on the 30th, we will have an Open Installation of officers in the Memorial Auditorium.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Dennis C. McCraney
Worshipful Master
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 12/04/1978 | 7:30 pm | District School, Springfield Lodge #217 |
| Thu 12/14/1978 | 9:00 am | Wreath Laying at Worshipful Brother Washington's Tomb, Mount Vernon |
| Thu 12/14/1978 | 7:30 pm | Stated, Election and Installation of Lodge Secretary |
| Wed 12/27/1978 | 7:30 pm | Stated, Election of Officers for 1979 |
| Thu 12/28/1978 | 7:30 pm | Stated, Annual Reports |
| Sat 12/30/1978 | 7:00 pm | Open Installation of Officers in Auditorium |
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 12/07/1978 | Open - 7:00 pm | William L. Elkins #646, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Sat 12/09/1978 | Open - 7:30 pm | Mt. Vernon #219, Scottish Rite Temple, Braddock Rd |
| Sat 12/09/1978 | Open - 7:30 pm | Elmer Timberman #54 |
| Fri 12/15/1978 | Closed - 8:00 pm | Kemper #64 |
| Sat 12/16/1978 | Open - 8:00 pm | Macon Ware #192 |
| Sat 12/16/1978 | Open - 7:30 pm | Springfield #217, at Elmer Timberman Lodge |
| Tue 12/19/1978 | Open - 10:00 am | Skidmore Daylight #237 |
| Wed 12/20/1978 | Closed - 7:30 pm | John Blair #187 |
| Thu 12/21/1978 | Closed - 7:30 pm | Andrew Jackson #120 |
| Fri 12/22/1978 | Open - 7:30 pm | Archer B. Gay #275, at Mt Vernon Lodge |
| Tue 12/26/1978 | Closed - 7:30 pm | Henry Knox Field #349 |
| Fri 01/05/1978 | Open - 7:30 pm | Occoquan #310 |
| Mon 01/08/1978 | Open - 7:30 pm | John A. Lejeune #350 |