My Brethren:
As summer approaches, we will continue to receive a greater number of visiting lodges from across the country. For those who are interested in witnessing variants in Masonic rituals, this is a great opportunity. These lodges are so honored to be received and confer degrees in George Washington's lodge, please attend and make these brethren feel at home.
Ladies' Night at William L. Elkins Lodge No. 646 will be held at the Holiday Inn at King of Prussia, Pa., Saturday, May 1, 1993. Those that plan to attend should already have their reservations booked. If you need further information about the trip, please contact Wor. John R. Ranck, Sr.
At our first stated meeting, we will receive the President of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association. Most Wor. Charles A Brigham, Jr. and members of the Executive-Committee will assist in planting a beautiful American Red Maple Tree in honor of the historic and fraternal relationship between our lodge and the Memorial Association. Fifty years have passed since the lodge formally adopted our agreement with the Association and this ceremony will mark this event.
Tickets are available from the lodge officers for the Grand Master's official visit to the district. Ladies are welcome with a $12.00 donation requested for dinner.
At our second stated meeting we will receive all the original Masonic bodies that are from Alexandria. Requested to participate are: Andrew Jackson Lodge, Mount Vernon Royal Arch Chapter, Martha Washington Order of the Eastern Star, Old Dominion Commandry, the Alexandria Scottish Rite Bodies, and the Alexandria-Washington Chapter, Order of DeMolay. This will be an occasion to reunite our Masonic family and have reflections of days gone by from the older members.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Claude H. Harris, Jr.
Worshipful Master
| James Courtney Smith 1924 - 1993 James Irvin Lore, III 1922 - 1993 Earl Fawber Wagner 1915 - 1993 |
Richard Allen Staley 1926 - 1993 Jack Maurice Kump 1924 - 1993 John Kabler Singleton, Jr. 1924 - 1993 |
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| May they rest in peace. | |
FROM THE CONSTITUTIONS OF FREEMASONRY: Every brother must attend all meetings, whether stated or emergent, when duly summoned unless he can offer to the Master and Wardens such plea of necessity for his absence as the said laws and regulations admit.
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 05/01/1993 | 2:30 pm | VISITING LODGE - Door to Virtue Lodge No. 46, Westminster, Maryland. |
| Sat 05/01/1993 | 6:46 pm | LADIES NIGHT - William L. Elkins Lodge No. 646, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. |
| Fri 05/06/1993 through Sat 05/07/1993 |
William Hiram Wood Area Masonic Ritual School - 7:30pm Friday and 8:00am Saturday - Springfield Lodge No. 217. | |
| Mon 05/10/1993 | 7:00 pm | CALLED COMMUNICATION - Work in the EA degree. Masonic Vignette: Jeremy L. Cross by Bro. L. H. Barnard, Jr. |
| Tue 05/11/1993 | 7:30 pm | OFFICIAL VISIT - Macon Ware No. 192, Falls Church Va. |
| Thu 05/13/1993 | 7:00 pm 7:30 pm |
Tree Planting Ceremony with the President of the GWMNMA. STATED COMMUNICATION - Receive Most Wor. Charles A. Brigham, Jr., President of the GWMNMA. |
| Sat 05/15/1993 | 7:00 pm | VISITING LODGE - Steubenville, Lodge No. 45, Steubenville, Ohio. |
| Wed 05/14/1993 | 7:30 pm | District lA Masonic Ritual School - Macon Ware Lodge No. 192, Falls Church, Va. |
| Mon 05/17/1993 | 7:00 pm | CALLED COMMUNICATION - Work in the EA degree. Masonic Vignette: The Landmarks of Freemasonry by Bro. Robert L. Tidwell. |
| Sat 05/22/1993 | 6:00 pm | Grand Master's Official Visit to Masonic Districts 1A & 1B - Scottish Rite Temple, Alexandria, Virginia. Tiled Lodge: 6:00pm, Dinner: 7:00 pm, Program: 8:00 pm. Tickets required for dinner. |
| Wed 05/26/1993 | 7:30 pm | Masters' & Wardens' Association Business Meeting for Masonic Districts 1A & 1B - Springfield Lodge No. 217, Springfield, Va. |
| Thu 05/27/1993 | 7:30 pm | STATED COMMUNICATION - An Alexandria Masonic Home Town Reunion. Masonic Birthdays. |
| Sat 05/29/1993 | 10:00 am | OFFICIAL VISIT - A. Douglas Smith, Jr. Lodge No. 1949. |
STATED COMMUNICATIONS - held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month except Thanksgiving; the observance of George Washington's birthday; and the Installation of Officers on Saint John's Day, December 27.
LODGE RITUAL SCHOOL - conducted every Sunday at 7:00pm unless otherwise noted in the Trest1eboard. The school will cover work in all degrees and catechisms and all members of the Masonic Community are encouraged to attend.
YOUTH MEETINGS AT GWMNM - Alexandria-Washington Chapter, Order of DeMolay meets the first and third Monday at 7:00pm in the North Lodge Room; Bethel No. 21, I.O.J.D. meets the first and third Wednesday at 7:00pm in the North Lodge Room.