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November-December 2008
 Cover Photo: Ill. Hoyt Samples, 33°, and his wife Mitzi with their gift to the Library of the Supreme Council, 33°(Chester Simpson Photography, Alexandria, Va. )
Articles in this issue
Standing for Great Things and Moving in the Right Direction
written by Ronald A. Seale, Sovereign Grand Commander
And as so often happens, the roles reversed and the teacher became the student, the master was now the pupil.
The Shepheard’s Tavern Gavels
written by McDonald “Don” Burbidge, 33°
All that remains of Shepheard’s Tavern, the birthplace of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, are some 300 gavels turned from its wood.
Honoring Frank W. Buckles, 32°, KCCH, the Last Surviving World War I Veteran
written by S. Brent Morris, 33°, Ph.D., Managing Editor
Frank W. Buckles enlisted in 1917 at age 16 to fight in France, sailed the world as a merchant seaman, spent 39 months in a Japanese internment camp, and farmed in West Virginia.
Freemasons—The First Geocachers!
written by Val W. Finnell, 32°
Don’t know what Geocaching is? Geocaching is a new high-tech treasure-hunting sport gaining popularity across America and is now being introduced to the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. Participants hide containers, known as geocaches. Treasure Hunters then use GPS devices to locate geocaches, exchange gifts, and share their experiences online at www.geocaching.com.
Our Nation’s Capital Hosts the Seventh RiteCare Conference
written by Heather K. Calloway, Director of Special Programs
Labor Day weekend, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, literacy specialists, clinic administrators, board members, and Scottish Rite Masons convened in Washington, D.C., for the Seventh Biennial RiteCare® Conference.
Library Acquires Scarce Templar Book
written by S. Brent Morris, 33°, Ph.D., Managing Editor
Hoyt and Mitzi Samples generously gave a copy of The Trial of the Templars to the Library of the Supreme Council.
The Virtue of Honor
written by Roger M. Firestone, 33°
Barbarian honor is not the same as chivalric honor, and the latter is what the Scottish Rite teaches its members.
Bro. Brother’s Journal: Freemason's Folly
written by Michael Halleran, 32°
Needless to say, my four bits went the way of the wind, and Freemason’s Folly is still running to make the finish line as I write this.
Investing in the Future: Benevolent Brethren in a Parsimonious Society: Generous Giving Can Mean Guaranteed Results
written by Matthew T. Szramoski, 32°, KCCH, Associate Director of Development
“Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care.” —Bro. & Former President Theodore Roosevelt
Book Review: Stalking Stocking Stuffers
written by James T. Tresner II, 33°, Grand Cross, Book Review Editor
It hardly seems possible, but it’s time for the Christmas Stocking Stuffer column again—books and other things to give to Masons.
Current Interest: New WSB Scottish Rite Club Formed
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“Wisdom to contrive, Strength to support, and Beauty to adorn all great and important undertakings.”
Current Interest: North Carolina Recognizes Prince Hall
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At their annual communication on Friday, September 19, 2008, the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of North Carolina extended fraternal recognition to the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of North Carolina and Jurisdictions.
Current Interest: Safe Haven in Galveston from Hurricane Ike
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On Saturday, September 13, 2008, Hurricane Ike made landfall on Galveston Island, Texas.
Ill. Robert W. Rimer, 33° Lays Wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery
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Rain was pouring down, the wind was howling and visitors were scarce at one of Arlington’s most popular tourist sites.
Current Interest: 2008 SRRS Bonus Book: Rare Reprint Available after 179 years!
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The Scottish Rite Research Society has just published its 2008 bonus book, a hardbound facsimile of David Bernard’s 600-page exposé Light on Masonry (5th edition), with a new 200-page introduction by Ill. Arturo de Hoyos, 33°, Grand Archivist and Grand Historian.
Current Interest: Washington Bible Visits Plano, Texas
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The North Texas Masonic Historical Museum & Library in Plano, Texas, hosted a George Washington Inaugural Bible Exhibition on June 27–29, 2008.
Current Interest: Robin Carr Steps Down from the Masonic Book Club
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Bro. Robin Carr, Secretary of the Masonic Book Club, has announced his retirement. He is stepping down after twenty years of managing the largest club of its kind.
Freemasonry Q & A: Do all grand lodges use the same working tools?
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No. All grand lodges teach moral lessons with symbols from the Mason trade, but each is free to choose the symbols they use, and their explanations may differ from those we’re familiar with in the U.S.
Notes from the Northern Light: November-December 2008
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The Scottish Rite Journal (ISSN 1076-8572) is published bimonthly by the Supreme Council, 33°, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry of the Southern Jurisdiction, United States of America, 1733 Sixteenth St., NW, Washington, DC 20009-3103. |
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