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Page Two The North Carolina Mason January, 1969 Traveling With The Grand Master (Continued from Page One) of Millbrook Lodge No. 97 at which time I had the pleasure of conferring the third degree on my youngest son, Douglas. On Wednesday, December 4th, accompanied by Brother Tom Mc- Crea and Douglas we journeyed to Albemarle for the 38th Ma sonic District Meeting. Arriving at Stanly Lodge about 6:30 P.M., we were met by W.'.Nat C. Dean, J.G.D. of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina and W.'.R. Pete Dudley, Assistant to the Grand Secretary along with several other members. We were escorted to the dining room in the Masonic Tem ple where we enjoyed a delicious meal served by the ladies of the Eastern Star Chapter, after which we adjourned to the lodge hall and enjoyed a very informative meet ing conducted by W.'.Monroe M. Bolen, D.D.G.M. of the 38th Ma sonic District. During this meeting I had the privilege of presenting several Grand Lodge awards. On Friday, December 6th, ac companied by Brother Tom McCrea, we motored to Charlotte where we were guests of the Shrine Bowl Game of the Caro- linas. We enjoyed a very delicious banquet served at the Barringer Hotel at which time I had the op portunity to speak for a few minutes to the Divan and officers of the four Temples which make up the Shrine Bowl Game of the Carolinas. On Saturday, December 7th, ac companied by M.’.W.'. W. Edward Burner, P.G.M. and W.'.Hiram J. Casebolt, G.S., we had the privi lege of attending the Shrine Bowl Game and participating in the fes tivities of the day. On Monday, December 9th, ac companied by W.'.Hiram J. Case- bolt, we journeyed to the Planta tion Inn on Highway No. 1, north of Raleigh, where we were met by W.’.Fred E. Rogers, Master of Wake Forest Lodge No. 282 and other officers and their wves where we enjoyed a very delicious steak dinner after which we jour neyed on to the Wake For^t LcKige where we were joined with the other brethren in celebrating the 100th Anniversary of this Lodge. W.’.Ray Branson gave a very comprehensive history on this Lodge. During this meeting I was privileged to present several 25 and 50 year awards. On Tuesday, December 10th, accompanied by Brother Bud Debnam, we journeyed to Lumber- ton where we were met by W.'. Dave Lambeth, P.D.D.G.M.; W. . Archie B. Stalvey, D.D.G.M. of the 14th Masonic District, W.’. Sanford P. Cain, Master of St. Albans No. 114 and several other brethren at which time we went to the Steak House where we en joyed a delicious meal. We return ed to the Lodge Hall about 7:30 P.M. After the Lodge was opened and labor dispensed with, the ladies and guests were invited into the Lodge Hall. I then had the pleasure to present 14 25-year awards, 6 60-year awards and 2 60-year awards. I have looked for ward to this meeting for a long time and it certainly was a plea sure and privilege for me to have the opportunity of presenting these awards and visiting with the fine brethren in the 14th District meeting. On Wednesday, December 11th, I attended the Board of Directors Meeting of the Raleigh Consistory at which time we made plans for our spring and fall reunions. On Thursday, December 12th, at 4 P.M., I called an emergant com munication of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina for the purpose of setting a commemorative stone at Millbrook Lodge No. 97. This is an occasion which I have looked forward to for many months. This being my home lodge, it was cer tainly an honor to have the privi lege of setting this stone. After this ceremony we closed the Grand Lodge and retired to the dining room where we enjoyed a very delicious oyster supper. After which I attended the state com munication of the Raleigh Con sistory held at the Masonic Temple in Raleigh. On Saturday, December 14th, I had the opportunity of attending the 106th Anniversary of Green Level Lodge which was held in the cafeteria of the Apex High School. This being an open meeting the ladies and guests were also invited to this supper. At this meeting I had the opportunity of presenting 25- and 50-year awards. I also had the privilege of speaking to this group after which the history of Green Level Lodge was presented by) Brother Rex G. Thompson, Master. On Sunday, December 16th, I had the pleasure of attending the Christmas Party at Oxford Or phanage sponsored by Millbrook No. 97 and also the Christmas Party at the Baby Cottage which was sponsored by William G. Hill No. 218. On Monday, December 16th, I had the privilege of installing the Officers of James B. Green Lodge No. 735. It was certainly an honor to install the officers of this lodge and having known these brethem since this lodge was instituted, I know they will have a wonderful year. On Tuesday, December 17th, I attended a stated communication of Millbrook Lodge No. 97. On Wednesday, December 18th, accompained by Brother Bud Deb nam, we journeyed to Shoney’s Restaurant in Durham where we were met by W.'.Donald B. Tilley, Jr., D.D.G.M. of the 32nd Masonic District along with several of the brethern from Knap of Reeds No. 158 where we enjoyed a delicious meal after which we journeyed on to this Lodge in Bahama, this be ing a communication called for the purpose of presenting 25- and 50- year awards. After being properly received, the Master extended me the gavel at which time I had the privilege of presenting three awards to the brethern of this lodge. I have looked forward to visiting with the brethern of this lodge for many years and it was certainly a pleasure to be with them on this occasion. On Thursday, December 19th, accompanied by W.’.Hiram J. Case GETS 50-YEAR AWARD John Moore (left), past master of Cannon Memorial Lodge No. 626, presents a 50-year Masonic membership certificate to Dr. James O. Nolan, a local physician. Mrs. Nolan looks on. Veteran Masons Are Honored Moore, Past Master of the lodge. _ R. T. Dickson of Kannapolis, 43rd Masonic District Deputy Grand Master, presented 26-year certificates to: Dr. J. 0. Nolan, pioneer Kan napolis physician, received top hon ors at Cannon Memorial Masonic Lodge’s 63rd anniversary banquet recently at Bethpage Methodist Church in Kannapolis. Brother Nolan was initiated Nov. 6, 1917, passed Nov. 20, 1917 and raised Dec. 3, 1917 by Wake Forest Lodge No. 282. He demitted from that Lodge to Cannon Memorial Lodge No. 626 on Nov. 16, 1926 and has been a member of Cannon Me morial Lodge since that date. His 60-year Masonic membership certif icate was presented by John E. bolt, we motored to Rockingham, North Carolina where I had the privilege of speaking to the bre thren on Past Masters’ and Ladies’ Night of Rockingham Lodge No. 496. On Saturday, December 21st, I attended the Past Masters’ and Ladies’ Night of my own lodge, Millbrook Lodge No. 97, which was held in the Masonic Temple Dining Room in Raleigh. After taking the next three days off to look for Santa Claus, I found myself in the bed on Christ mas Day with the flu which I am sure that I did not bring back from Hong Kong! On Saturday, December 28th, after recuperating I had the priv ilege of installing the officers of Millbrook Lodge No. 97. I am con fident that these brethren will have a wonderful year and I ex tend to them my hearty support. On Monday, December 30th, I had the honor of installing the officers for the three Raleigh lodges, Hiram No. 40, William G. Hill No. 218 and Raleigh No. 500. This was a wonderful occasion and I want to congratulate each offi cer for the work that they are do ing for Masonry throughout this District. Once again I can say that I have enjoyed working and visiting with my Masonic brethern over this great State. May each member and each Lodge in North Carolina have a happy and prosperous year in 1969. J. R. Allen, F. R. Earnhardt, R. B. Bennett, T. M. Brown, L. W. Clodfelter, R. V. Cook, B. E. Dur ham, R. M. Efird, W. F. Gibson, J. S. Jones, D. B. Jordan, J. T. Luns ford, M. D. Moore, L. D. Overcash, O. L. Patton, Henry Price and A. O. Slawson. Featured speaker at the banquet was Rev. Troy Robbins, superin tendent of the Masonic and Eastern Star Home at Greensboro. He re viewed the services offered at the home and outlined plans for the fu ture. J. W. Cook was master of cere monies at the banquet. J. E. Nichol son, master of the lodge, made the welcome address; Rev. Fred Hill, pastor of Bethpage Methodist Church, offered the invocation; Mrs. Robert Moore offered the Prayer of Benediction. Sojourning Masons Dwight Smith, Grand Secretary of Indiana was quoted: “In rest less America, where everyone is on the move, the subject of so journing Masons has never been given proper attention. If I have my druthers—there would be a study of methods whereby Masons moving from one place to another may he actively encouraged to transfer their Lodge membership. It is my belief that we make far too much over so-called ‘sentiment.’ What is sometimes thought to be sentiment too often may be a lack of interest. Who gains when a Ma son tenaciously refuses ever to leave his Mother Lodge? The Lodge in the community where the brother resides? The Lodge in the old home town? The brother himself? The Fraternity at large? No one gains. Everyone loses.’’ The Mason’s membership >s moved with the same facility as his church letter.
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