CFO: Fall 2003
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The Origin of Freemasonry By Jack Buta, MPS The next 2 installments of a six part series on the origins of the Craft by Jack Buta. Parts 3 and 4. POINSETT - A REVOLUTIONARY DIPLOMAT A Speech Given by Leon Zeldis Joel Roberts Poinsett came from a wealthy and distinguished South Carolina family. His father, a renowned physician, wanted him to follow in his steps and sent him to study medicine in Edinburgh. However, his boundless energy and restless character would not let him complete..."[more] Our TemplesBrad Bradbury I often ruminate on the various allegories that are presented to us as Masons. The Temple is one of my favorite themes. Here are three items I recently posted to a Masosnic list and was encouraged to present them here. They are entiltled, "Builders Wanted", "Temple Building" and "Temple Building: Part 2"... [more] There is No Place TO Run & HideJack R. Levitt, PGM While being affectionate or good to each other because of common interests has been a tenet of enlightened philosophies in all ages, its implementation at this time in history is..." [more] CARDINAL VIRTUESby William "Ray" Fischer "If you had three wishes what would you wish for?..." [more] MASONIC EVENTS IN HISTORYTaken from Parallels with History by Alphones Cerza with permission from BRIDGEPORT MASONIC LODGE NO. 181 F & A M - Bridgeport, Ohio A timeline of history with a special interest to Masons. The is out, "MAN APPEARS", "ANCIENT TIMES" and "THE CHRISTIAN ERA"... [more] Many articles of Masonic interest are stored (archived) in the California Freemason Online website. This index lists articles chronologically, according to date of publication (by the season), and may be viewed, download, saved, and printed... [more] The print version of our magazine is now available online for download. It is in PDF format and you will need Acrobat Reader to view it. There is a link provided to get the reader if you do not have it. [Get it!] |
Why Men Love Freemasonry
From the Old Tiler's Talk - by Carl H. Claudy, The Temple Publishers "Why do men love Masonry? What lure leads them to it? What spell holds them through the long years? What strand is it that tugs at our hearts, taut when so many threads are broken by the rough ways of the world? And what is it in the wild that calls to the little wild things? What sacred secret things do the mountains whisper'..." [more] Devoted to happenings at the local CA. lodges. If you have an event or feature of note feel free to submit them to me online at: Brad@freemason.org Q: Was John Wayne a Mason?
Details: John Wayne (The Duke) was raised in Marion McDaniel Lodge #56 (The Duke's Lodge), Tucson, AZ, July 11, 1970, with Worshipful Brother Dr. Seneca Erman, presiding. (Entered Apprentice 7/9/70, Fellowcraft 7/10/70). Demitted to Hollywood Lodge (Number unknown). Remained in good standing until his death. Belonged to Glendale, CA, Chapter Order of DeMolay. Joined Al Malaikah Shrine in Los Angeles. John Wayne was honored with the 33rd Degree (date unknown) through the Scottish Rite Bodies in Los Angeles, CA.
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