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Official Publication of The Grand Lodge of Ancient, Free & Accepted Masons of North Carolina VOL. CVIV-NO. 3 Oxford, North Carolina 27565, September, 1984 ONE DOLLAR A YEAR At the Dedication Ceremony of the Dick Douglas Barbecue Building on May 24, 1984, Robert A. McDonald, Jr., Master, presents photo plaque to the Dick Douglas family. (From left) Miss Hesta Douglas, daughter; M. .W. I. Boyd Hopkins, Grand Master; Mrs. Rebecca Douglas, wife; Robert A. McDonald, Jr., Master; Brother Tom Douglas, father; Mrs. Tom Douglas, mother; and Mr. Tim Douglas, son. M.’.W.'.I. Boyd Hopkins, Grand Master of Masons in North Carolina receives a plate of barbecue at the fourth Mountain Degree” sponsored by Forsyth Lodge No. 707. Robert A. McDonald, Jr., Master, and M .W. Brother I. Boyd Hopkins, Grand Master, received the photo wall plaque at Dedication Ceremony of The Dick Douglas Barbecue Building. M..W.’.Brother I. Boyd Hopkins, Grand Master, received the caricature of himself from Robert A. McDonald, Jr., Master, on behalf of the membership of Steele Creek Lodge No. 737 for his participation in the Dedication Ceremony. Steele Creek Lodge No. 737 Holds Dedication Ceremony CHARLOTTE— On May 25, 1983, God, in His unquestionable wisdom, opened His curtain and beckoned our true friend and Brother, Edward "Dick" Douglas, Senior Warden of Steele Creek Lodge No. 737, "come home and rest."That home, not make with hands, eternal in the heavens, is made richer by our Brother’s presence there. To perpetuate the remembrance of this dedi cated Mason, the lodge membership voted unani mously to name a new barbecue building in his honor. At an Emergent Communication of Steele Creek Lodge No. 737 on May 24, 1984, Grand Master I. Boyd Hopkins presided at the Dedication Cere mony of "THE DICK DOUGLAS BARBECUE BUILDING." The address of welcome was given by Worship ful Brother Robert A. McDonald, Jr., Master of Steele Creek. After the invocation by Worshipful Brother James B. White, Master of James K. Polk Lodge No. 759, Most Worshipful I. Boyd Hopkins, Grand Master, delivered appropriate remarks as to the purpose of the occasion. Brother Tommy Lee Therrell, Senior Warden of Steele Creek, performed the distinguished duty of Lighting of Candles and Worshipful Brother Robert K. Braswell read the Biography of our deceased Brother. Brother Tommy Lee Therrell introduced the family of Brother Dick and those present were his parents, Brother and Mrs. Tom Douglas, his widow, Rebecca, his children, Hesta and Tim. Brother John R. Williams presented the family with flowers. Following a beautiful benediction by Worshipful Brother J. Sam Hinson, an appropriate barbecue dinner was served to approximately 200 guests. (Continued on Page Two) Cornerstone Laying Ceremony For Lebanon Lodge No. 391 Hope Mills—At an Emergent Communication of the Grand Lodge of North Carolina on August 8, 1984, Grand Master I. Boyd Hopkins led the Cornerstone Laying for the newTemple of Lebanon Lodge No. 391. Grand Lodge officials present for the occasion included: Eddie P. Stiles, Junior Grand Warden; Robert P. Dudley, Grand Secretary; Marvin D. Wilson, Grand Tyler; Robert N. Bass, Jr., P.G.M., and T. Walton Clapp, III, Assistant to the Grand Secretary. The Grand Lodge was opened by Most Worship ful I. Boyd Hopkins, Grand Master, assisted by the following: Joseph T. Perry (M-391) as Deputy Grand Master; Harvey T. Elmore, P.M. (391) as Senior Warden; Grady Leo Carter, P.M. (391) as Junior Grand Warden; Kenneth W. Porter, P.M. (391) as Grand Treasurer; Daniel C. Mobles, P.M. (Secy-391) as Grand Secretary; Jackie F. Wrench, P.M., DDGL-29 (730) as Senior Grand Deacon; Conrad D. Swich, P.M. (391) as Junior Grand Deacon; Horace E. Hill, P.M. (391) as Grand Marshal; Vernon D. Hubbard, P.M. (391) as Grand Steward; Paul L. Wade, P.M. (391) as Grand Steward; Billy B. Cox, P.M. (391) as Grand Tyler; and Pierce H. Hanks, P.M. (391) as Grand Chaplain. The Grand Lodge then proceeded to the site of the new Temple for the ceremony. The welcome address was given by Worshipful Brother Harold M. Dove, Past Master of Lebanon Lodge No. 391. Delmon Turner, P.M. (667) represented the Build ing Authorities; Worth A. Pate (S-391) represented the Principal Architect; James Hay (M-667) carried the Three Great Lights; and Louis 0. Dean, Jr., P.M., D.D.G.M-29 (8) carried the Book of Consti tution. (Continued on Page Two) Pictured here is the setting for the "Mountain Degree" at Bill Carpenter's Farm. Forsyth Lodge No. 707 Has "Mountain Degree" By Raeford 0. Nifong, Secretary The "mountain degree" at Bill Carpenter's farm was a tremendous success. For those who don't know about the mountain degree—well—it's an occasion for Master Masons from far and wide to get together on a beautiful Saturday afternoon to take part in or watch the conferral of the Third Degree; to feast on whopping helpings of delicious barbeque, beans, and all the fixings, to meet new brothers in Masonry, and to enjoy the good fellow ship that goes with it. This was the fourth outdoor conferral of the degree, held on August 25,1 984; the first being in the fall of 1981. Each occasion was proclaimed a great success, but this one, we think, was the best. Lodge opened at three o'clock P.M. (well— maybe a few minutes late) and the degree of Master Mason was conferred on Brother M. J. (Dick) Dickens, of Forsyth Lodge No. 707, A. F. & A. M. Good eating followed and those who couldn't stay for fellowship after the meal were able to leave by six o'clock. Although Forsyth Lodge "sponsored" the out door degree, it was the desire of the Master of the lodge to enlist the aid and participation of all the lodges in the 46th Masonic District. He got the help he wanted—it seemed like "musical chairs" for a while. Each part was performed as if the participants had known each other and worked together all their lives. On behalf of the lodge, Worshipful Brother Joe A. Manning, wishes to extend thanks to each and every person who worked to make the occasion a success, and special thanks to all who came. Just for amazement; there were fifty-five dif ferent lodges and six states represented, with a total attendance of 255 Master Masons signing the register. There were 341 tickets sold, but only 251 meals were served. We missed those who couldn't attend, but to all those who bought tickets—Thanks. Thanks for caring. Those extra dollars (roughly six hundred after expenses) will be shared equally by the Masonic and Eastern Star Worshipful Brother Joe A. Manning, Master of Forsyth Lodge No. 707 and Worshipful Brother John R. Bender, Past Master, relax for a moment at the "Mountain Degree" and Barbecue held on Bill Carpenter's Farm on August 25. Home, Oxford Orphanage, and the North Carolina Masonic Foundation. It was especially good seeing M.;.W.;.l. Boyd Hopkins, Grand Master of Masons in North Caro lina; Worshipful Brother Louis Oakley, D.D.G.M. (46th Masonic District) and Brother Dean Plem- mons, D.D.G.L. (46th Masonic District). If there is anything to be said about the event, it is that it was GREAT. For those who have attended before—we say "keep coming." For those who have never attended—please come next time. We'll let you know when. Just count on having a good time—WE ALMOST GUARANTEE IT. Oxford Orphanage Alumni Annual Homecoming October 13-14
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