How quickly flow the sands of time through the hour glass of the Masonic year! It seems but a few weeks ago that you elected me to govern your Lodge for the ensuing year, and now it is time for me to pass that duty and honor to my successor. It is with great pride, as well as with much humility, that I have occupied the honored station in the East. I had laid out great plans and set goals. Thanks to your support, most have been accomplished, others have fallen short, but we tried.
I have been aided by a fine team of officers to each of whom I give grateful thanks. Also, my gratitude to those who served on committees, or showed their support merely by attendance at stated and called communications. It takes the united support of all.
My appreciation goes also to our ladies who have, in so many ways, overt and covert, shown their support of our principles and our activities. God bless them all!
I call your attention to the Trestleboard for the month ahead. Each meeting is of special importance and merits your attendance. Note that families are especially invited to three events: the wreath laying on December 14th, the Christmas patty on the 15th and Installation on the 27th. Come, participate and enjoy your Masonry in action!
Fraternally,
Archibald W. Lyon
Worshipful Master
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We meet upon the Level and we part upon the Square; We meet upon the Level, through from every station come, We act upon the Plumb - 'tis the orders of our Guide - We part upon the Square, for the world must have its due; |
| Day | Time | Activity |
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| Mon 12/10/1984 | 7:00 pm | Called. Work in EA and FC degrees |
| Thu 12/13/1984 | 7:30 pm | Stated. Business. Reports. Masonic Birthdays. 50 year presentations. Memorial service. Program - C. C. Wall, PM, Speaker |
| Fri 12/14/1984 | 9:00 am | Wreath laying at George Washington's tomb. Refreshments at Collingwood following. Members. families and guests invited |
| Sat 12/15/1984 | 2:30 pm | Lodge Christmas party in the auditorium. Santa will be there; carols; refreshments. Bring the children - it's a family affair |
| Thu 12/20/1984 | 7:30 pm | Stated. Business. Elections. 1984 windup |
| Wed 12/26/1984 | 7:00 pm | Installation rehearsal - all participants |
| Thu 12/27/1984 | 7:30 pm | Open Installation. Families and friends invited |
| Mon 12/31/1984 | New Year's Eve - HAPPY NEW YEAR! |
| Day | Time | Activity |
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| Fri 12/14/1984 | 8:00 pm | Kemper Lodge #64 - Tiled |
| Sat 12/15/1984 | 10:00 am | A. Douglas Smith Lodge of Research #1949 - Tiled |
| Sat 12/15/1984 | 7:30 pm | Macon Ware Lodge #192 - Open |
| Tue 12/18/1984 | 11:00 am | Skidmore Daylight Lodge #237 - Open |
| Wed 12/19/1984 | 7:30 pm | John Blair Lodge #184 - Open |
| Thu 12/20/1984 | 7:30 pm | Andrew Jackson Lodge #120 - Tiled |
| Thu 12/27/1984 | 7:30 pm | Alexandria-Washington Lodge #22 - Open |
| Sat 12/29/1984 | 7:00 pm | Henry Knox Field Lodge #349 - Open |
| SUPPORT OUR YOUTH! | Alexandria-Washington Chapter of DeMolay meets in the North Room on the second and fourth Saturdays at 5 pm. Thus the dates in December are the 8th and the 22nd. Your attendance will be much appreciated. |
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| CHRISTMAS TREE SALE | - The Alexandria-Washington DeMolays will be selling Christmas trees at the Alexandria Scottish Rite Temple parking lot (1430 West Braddock Road) starting December 6th and mntil the supply is depleted. Buy your tree from them and support the Chapter. |