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Brethren:
A few things occurred the
month of October, Billie and I
traveled to Missouri for a week
and had an opportunity to see
how the rest of our greatcountry is doing.
The Lodge, after 50 years, has
finally had a Flag Pole installed.
Many thanks to John Bowley for
donating 25ft pole; to Joseph
Pennington for asking if anyone
had a pole to donate and also
picking it up; to James Minyard
and Seth White for doing the
grunt work; and to the Hall
Association for the cost ofMaterials, which were approx.
$250.00.
rom the EastBro. Joseph Romero, Worshipful Master
Also, The Worshipful Richard F.
Davis, PM has been selected to
be the Inspector for 830th
Masonic District, replacing
Worshipful Mert Gayler, who
has been our Inspector for theDistrict for the preceding few
years. Thanks, Mert, for your
service; and welcome aboard
to you, Richard.
Although few were in
attendance for our Masonic
Education Evening, I believe it
was one of the best, not only
for fellowship but also for the
enthusiastic participation by all
who were present. PS, weenjoyed Pizza and Salad and
libations.
Due to the generosity of o
Treasurer, Mark Clark, and
members, the sum of $31was collected for the
Firemans Explorer Volunt
Program.
Elections will be held our
November Stated Meeting
please plan to attend. Als
the Installation of Officers
be Sunday December 5th a
12:00pm. The California
Grand Master MW William
Bray will be the installingOfficer.
Fraternally,
Joseph Romero, WM, PM
A newsletter serving the Masonic and affiliated bodies of the high desert
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Thanksgiving is the holidaythat we dedicate to showingappreciation to God for allthe blessing we enjoy as
Americans.
Last month, the Scottish Rite
celebrated the Feast of Tishri,
which is an obligatory feast.The origin of the Feast is
described in the Book of
Leviticus, where it is said that
the Lord spoke unto Moses
saying that on the fifteenth day
of the month of Tishri of the
Hebrew civil calendar ye shall
have gathered in the fruit of
the land, ye shall keep a feast
unto the LORD.
The Feast of Tishri, therefore, isthe Hebrew equivalent of
Thanksgiving or Harvest
festival. In observing the Feast
of Tishri, Masons reaffirm our
dedication to human concord
and the brotherhood of all men
in a world of peace. We
resolve to build, through
harmony and cooperation, our
own temple ever seeking peace
for all mankind.
Thanksgiving is the holiday that
we dedicate to showing
appreciation to God for all the
blessings we enjoy as
The Editors CornerBro. T.C. Dowden
Americans. It can also be
considered a Masonic
holiday. Consider the
similarities; the Pilgrimscelebrated the first
Thanksgiving, and Master
Masons may travel to
foreign countries pilgrims.
The Pilgrims left England for
religious tolerance. We, as
Masons, teach tolerance of
religion through inclusion of
all religions in our
brotherhood. They sought a
more egalitarian society;Masons meet on the level.
The Pilgrims had a mutual
support compact; Masons are
deeply involved in helping
others and their community.
The most telling connection
between Thanksgiving and
our fraternity is this: the first
Thanksgiving holiday was by
historic proclamation
declared by Brother GeorgeWashington during his first
year as President. It sets
aside Thursday, November 26
as "A Day of Publick
Thanksgiving and Prayer.
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I know that we have had
some decline in participa
in the Masonic Education
Working Group, especial
with me being called awa
for work. However, we a
still meeting on the 3
rd
Thursday and Im prepar
pithy topics for discussio
There are no restrictions
what brothers can
participate, so wed love
see participation by the
Fellow Crafts and Entere
Apprentices. For that
matter, any of our more
reclusive brothers that
receive this newsletter awelcome to come and en
the fellowship.
Paramedic/Fireman David
Faller of County Fire Station 41
accepts a check from Joseph
Romero, Worshipful Master of
the Yucca Valley Masonic
Lodge #802, on behalf of Scout
Explorer Post 41.
The donation, raised on the
floor of the Lodge at a recent
meeting, will be used to send
members of the Station's Sco
Post to the Regional
Fire Explorer Academy at Fort
Irwin, California.
The Academy provides
professional training in fire
response and suppression
techniques to Explorer Scouts
anticipation of their careers in
firefighting service.
Lodge Helps Fund Fire Explorer Scouts
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Sisters & Brethren,
Please advise as soon as possible: Do you want a joint
Christmas party to continue? We have two dates available: 1Dec 10th, or 2) Dec 17th, 2010 from 10:00am to 1:30pm at Helen
Gray Library at 6601 White Feather Rd Joshua Tree, CA 92252-
6607. Cost for room $150.00 ($30.00 ea body) and dinner
should be about $20.00. We need to know as soon as possible
to make arrangements. Contact me for more info.
Fraternally, Bill Hawthorn
How many times have you
paused to consider the
question....Why did our ancient
brethren choose the modest
materials and tools of a
builders trade as the basis in
creating a system of moral and
philosophical teachings we
know today as Speculative
Freemasonry?
There are dozens of Human
endeavors that could have
been used to create a systemof morality veiled in allegory,
seafaring, metalwork,
carpentry, agriculture, to name
a few. The Stonemasons trade
however, and his material
stone have profound, far-
reaching and universal
significance which may be the
reason it has survived so long.
Stone was perhaps the firstmaterial used by man to create
lasting tools to cut, hammer,
and grind. Stone has also
proven to be the material of
choice for building and
adorning important structures
where solidity and permanence
are paramount considerations.
Stone has also becomeindicative of stability, hardness,
and endurance in all languages
and bears a wealth of symbolic
meaning, with many
associations. Within the major
religions of man, stone has
played many significant roles,
alters, monuments, the
measure of one's importance, it
doesn't require deep study to
find examples.
The ancient stonemasons left
us with mysteries that even the
most diligent scientists cannot
fully explain and others that
have not been deciphered,
monuments of human
accomplishment, that cannot
be replicated today even with
all the advantages modern
tools.
Testimony of a craft which
outlived civilizations, and left
behind a record of its
existence.
rom the WestBro. Joseph DuPont, Sr. Warden
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Balloting forthe next slateof officers ison Nov 4!
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Masonic Education
The Triangle
The triangle, with its three sides
has played a great part in thetraditions of Asia, in the
philosophy of Plato, in Christianity;
indeed, in all religions and all
mysteries.
It has ever been regarded as the
image of the Supreme Being.
Neither the line nor two lines can
represent a perfect geometrical
figure. But three lines, by their
juncture, form a triangle, the first,
the primal perfect figure. This isone reason why it serves to
symbolize the Eternal Who,
infinitely perfect in His nature, is
as the creator, the first being,
consequently the first perfection.
There are three essential degrees
in Masonry, three secret words of
three syllables each. There are
three grand masters. There are
three principal officers of a lodge.
This continual reproduction of thenumber three, of which I have
given only a few instances, is not
accidental nor without profound
meaning. The same is to be found
in all the ancient mysteries.
The Square
The square as an emblem is
geometrical and not mechanical in
its origin according to authorities,who trace it back to the ancient
Egyptians, who in solemn
processions carried the cubit of
justice, by which perpendiculars,
right angles and squares might be
laid out, its form being that of one
arm of a square, with the inner
end cut to an angle of 45 degrees.
The close analogy between
justice and that which is perfectlyupright is so obvious as to have
become universal. The terms an
upright manand a just man are
in nearly all languages
synonymous, hence the scriptural
phrases: The way of the just is
uprightness; thou, most upright,
dost weigh the path of the just;
He that walketh uprightly and the
admonition to walk uprightly
before God and man. Besidesthis, the square was used in Egypt
to redetermine the boundaries of
each mans possessions when, as
frequently happened, the
landmarks were swept away by
the inundation of the Nile, thus
recovering to every man his just
rights. The Egyptian land-measure
itself was an aroura or a square,
containing one hundred cubits.
The square representing thefourth part of a circle, has a direct
allusion to division of the ecliptic
and celestial equator into four
equal parts, indicative of the
solstitial and equinoctial points,
and the division of the year into
four seasons. By it we are also
enabled to divide the circle of the
horizon into quadrants, and by the
aid of the sun in the south to
correctly mark out the four
cardinal points of the compass. In
not only geometry, but astronomy
also, the use of the right angle is
indispensible.
The 47th
Problem of Euclid joins the
square and the triangle in
Geometry, in Masonry its done
with the Apron!
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Illustration reprinted fr"Superman Adventures34." Fighting Fate.August, 1999. DC ComNew York, NY. MarkMillar,writer; Mike
McAvennie, editor; FraBerris, Asst. editor. p. colour, 24 page plusgloss cover.
Thanksgiving time is again here once more,
Now lets get together and tally the score:
No bombs fell down on our homes this year,
No earthquakes or floods to give us a scare.
Our tongues were not swollen because of thirst,
Our hearts were not broken or likely to burst,
No distended bellies from hunger or cramp,
Our feet were not aching because we must tramp.
No plague, blight or pestilence to spoil our days,
To wipe out our neighbors in devious ways,
No rattle of gun-fire; nor loud cannon roar;
No cruel henchmen to break down the door.
No one will come bar or seal up the Church,
Nor enter our homes and wantonly search,
No one did despoil the ones whom we love,
So thanks be to God up in Heaven above.
We all are well cared for, we all are well-fed,
Warm dwellings to live in, a comfortable bed,
Our daily toil brings an adequate check,
The doctor and nurse give a routine check.
There are many today, there outside our land,
Who are seeking and needing a helping hand,
But we in this country are sitting just right,
Just take a look 'round and see the plight,
The chaos, the hardship, the dread and the fear,
The poverty, distress, and the undried tear,
While we have everything, best of the best,
With this world's goods we are truly blessed.
Yes, Thanksgiving time is here once more,
Did you sit right down and tally the score?
If you did, like good Masons youll start from here
And practice your teachings without let or fear,
The distinguishing mark of a Mason, you know,
Is to give of his best in a charitable flow;
For almighty God in all His benignity
Has given for certain to you and to me,
Now give what you can, and then start to pray,
With real, true sincerity: THANK GOD TODAY
Thanksgiving
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The Masons CharacterFreemasonry has always been true to its name, and the real Mason is the
builder of the temple of his own character. Its mission is to furnish high
ideals for the individual, which may be reflected in his actions towards h
fellow men. The Masonic ideal teaches that moral and spiritual
attainments are far more important than the material and physical.
Rule and LineThe rule directs that we should punctually observe our duty and press
forward in the path of virtue, neither inclining to the right or left. The lin
teaches moral rectitude, to avoid dissimulation in conversation and actio
and to direct our steps in the path which leads us to immortality. The
plumb admonishes us to walk uprightly in our station, to hold the scales
justice in equal poise. The Square and compasses are emblematical of th
mathematical sciences and useful arts.
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Famous Mason: Roy Rogers, Actor, Singer, Cowboy, Freemason
Brother Roy was one of the best
known and most beloved persons
in the rich heritage of Western
entertainment and culture.
Illustrious Brother Roy Rogers,
33, was a super hero to millions
of children and adults around the
globe for over fifty years. Roy
always personified the good guy
who triumphed over evil. He was
the same person off-screen as he
was on-screen. He always said it
was easy to act his parts because
he was only playing himself, "I
am what I am."
Born Leonard Franklin Slye on
November 5, 1911, in Cincinnati,
Ohio, he moved with his family to
California in 1930. After several
jobs, he decided to try his luck as
a western singer. He performed
with several groups, and in 1933
formed the Pioneer Trio that
became the legendary Sons of
the Pioneers in 1934. In their
first recording session for Decca
Records, they recorded 'TumblingTumbleweeds" which became
their trademark theme song.
Republic Pictures signed Len Slye
to a movie contract in 1937 for
the sum of $75 a week. He
changed his name to Roy Rogers
in 1938 and went on to make
more than 100 films.
Roy Rogers and Dale Evans first
worked together in 1944. Roy
was every boy's hero, and Dale
became Roy's bride in 1947.
Sharing adventure and song
under Western skies, they rose to
glory as one of America's most
famous couples. They continued
working together as a team in
movies, live performances, and
on television.
There was a great need for family
value programs in the then new
medium of television. Roy and
Dale moved from movies to NBC
Television in 1951 to become one
of the first successful family
oriented programs of the 1950s.
They continued on NBC until
1957 and made more than 100
episodes. The program was put
into syndication, and it is still
seen today in the USA and
several foreign countries around
the world. Roy and Dale then
moved to CBS and continued the
show until 1961.
Roy starred in 87 musical
Westerns for Republic Pictures,
and for 12 consecutive years in
the 1940s and ' 50s he was the
number one Western box-office
star.
His top rated half hour TV series
ran on NBC for six and a half
years and then moved to CBS
where it ran for three more. It
was then repeated through
syndication for an additional
three years and is still seen in
American and foreign markets
today.
His radio show on Mutual
Network aired on more than 500
stations and was heard by more
than 20 million people each
week.
Roy and the Sons of the Pioneersrode the range and sang many
great western songs around the
campfire. The Sons were the first
country and western musical
group to achieve national
stardom.
Roy's picture appeared on 2.5
BILLION boxes of Post cereals.
Roy Rogers comic books sold
more than 25 million copies e
year, and his newspaper com
strip reached more than 65
million readers each week.
Roy is the ONLY performer to
elected the Country Music Ha
of Fame TWICE. He has four
stars on the Hollywood Walk
Fame, one each for movies,
radio, records, and television
Roy and Dale were also well
known for their charitable
appearances, more than 6,00
all, including visits to Shriner'Hospitals for Children all over
the country.
Roy Rogers inevitably took a
stand for right, and right alwa
won out in the end. This is w
he believes and what he
exemplified in his daily life.
Brother Roy was raised a Ma
Mason in 1946 in Hollywood
Lodge No. 355, F. & A.M.,
Hollywood, California. He
became a member of Long
Beach Valley of Scottish Rite
1950 and AI Malaikah Shrine
Temple, Los Angeles, also in
1950. He received the K.C.C.
of the Scottish Rite in 1975 an
was coroneted a 33 in 1979.
also became a member of the
York Rite, Harbor Council No.
Royal and Select Masters, and
San Pedro Commandery No. Knights Templar of California
Roy received the DeMolay
Legion of Honor.
He also received the Californi
Grand Lodge's Golden Vetera
Award for 50 years of
continuous membership in
Masonry.
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Yucca Valley Masonic Center
November 2010Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Scorpio Sagittarius
31 1Oasis of Mara
Stated Meeting29 Palms 7:30 pm
2Hall Association
Mtg. 6 PM
Finance Board6:45
3 4Stated Mtg 6 PM
Dinner 6:30Open Mtg 7:30
5 6Breakfast
8-10 AMGalaxy Club 10 A
7 8Eastern Star 6 PMYucca Valley
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rdDegree at
Oasis of Mara29 Palms
10Marine CorpsBirthday
11VVeetteerraannss DDaayy2
ndDegree 6:30
PM
Flags Along theHighway
12 13Breakfast8-10 AMOasis of Mara
14 15 16 17Scottish Rite inPalm Springs
Daughters of theNile11:00 AM
18MasonicEducationWorking GroupDinner 6:30 PM
19Shrine Club11:00 AMYucca ValleySizzler
20Officers Schoo
of InstructionCoachella Lodge
21 22Eastern Star 6 PMYucca Valley
23 24 25TThhaannkkssggiivviinngg
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Grand Master of the State of
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Worshipful Master Joe Romero, P.M. 228-2515
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Secretary Oscar Rodriguez 449-0147
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Junior Deacon Joseph Pennington 362-2785
Marshal Wayne J. Stuart 364-4586
Senior. Steward James N. Henley 366-2527
Junior Steward Brian L. Slack 365-6245
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