March 6, 2013March 6, 2013

InvocationInvocation

Pledge of Pledge of AllegianceAllegiance

Honor the Texas flag; Honor the Texas flag;

I pledge allegiance to thee, I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas,Texas,

one state under God, one state under God,

one and indivisible.one and indivisible.

IntroductionsIntroductions

Trestle Board...Trestle Board...Next Wednesday – 9:00 AM – PI 33Next Wednesday – 9:00 AM – PI 33

Square & Compasses Square & Compasses

Point Isabel 33 Stated MeetingPoint Isabel 33 Stated Meeting

44thth Thursday Thursday

March 28, 2013March 28, 2013

MasonryMasonryandand

HistoryHistory

Masonry and HistoryMasonry and History

...of the World...of the World

...of the United States ...of the United States

...of Texas ...of Texas

...of Port Isabel...of Port Isabel

Masonry and World Masonry and World HistoryHistory

With the Dawn of CivilizationWith the Dawn of Civilization

The Start of Intelligent ThinkingThe Start of Intelligent Thinking

Mystic SocietiesMystic Societies

Originally 'Masons' were BuildersOriginally 'Masons' were Builders

400 Years of Gothic Cathedrals400 Years of Gothic Cathedrals

Masonry and World Masonry and World HistoryHistory

Speculative and OperativeSpeculative and Operative

Early Seventeen HundredsEarly Seventeen Hundreds

Gothic Architecture Died OutGothic Architecture Died Out

Speculative Only – (Free and Accepted)Speculative Only – (Free and Accepted)

1717 – Grand Lodge of England1717 – Grand Lodge of England

Masonry and U.S. Masonry and U.S. HistoryHistory

The Founders of our CountryThe Founders of our CountryGeorge Washington Paul RevereGeorge Washington Paul RevereBenjamin Franklin John HancockBenjamin Franklin John Hancock 9 Signers of the Declaration of Independance9 Signers of the Declaration of Independance 13 Signers of the Constitution13 Signers of the Constitution14 Presidents of the United States14 Presidents of the United Statesand numerous other famous Americansand numerous other famous Americans

Masonry - A Texas Masonry - A Texas TraditionTradition

Masonry in Texas Outlawed by Mexico (1828)Masonry in Texas Outlawed by Mexico (1828)3 Lodges Chartered by Louisiana3 Lodges Chartered by LouisianaHolland No. 36 – HoustonHolland No. 36 – Houston(The Battle of San Jacinto)(The Battle of San Jacinto)Milam No. 40 – NacogdochesMilam No. 40 – NacogdochesMcFarland No. 41 – San AugustineMcFarland No. 41 – San Augustine

Masonry - A Texas Masonry - A Texas TraditionTradition

3 Lodges - December 20, 18373 Lodges - December 20, 1837Sam Houston PresidedSam Houston PresidedThe Grand Lodge of TexasThe Grand Lodge of Texas

Holland #1, Milam #2, & McFarland #3Holland #1, Milam #2, & McFarland #3Anson Jones the First Grand MasterAnson Jones the First Grand MasterAmong the Top Five Grand Lodges in the WorldAmong the Top Five Grand Lodges in the World

Masonry - A Texas Masonry - A Texas TraditionTradition

Founders Founders Stephen F. Austin Anson JonesStephen F. Austin Anson JonesSam Houston Mirabeau LamarSam Houston Mirabeau LamarEducationEducationSchools and LodgesSchools and LodgesFree Public School SystemFree Public School System

HistoryHistoryDiscoveredDiscovered

BrownsvilleBrownsville

Rio Grande Masonic Lodge No. 81 Rio Grande Masonic Lodge No. 81 Oldest Masonic Lodge South of San Oldest Masonic Lodge South of San

AntonioAntonioPetitioned, November, 1848Petitioned, November, 1848Dispensation Granted, February, 1849Dispensation Granted, February, 1849Chartered, January, 1851Chartered, January, 1851

2 Years Earlier2 Years Earlier

Soldiers from General Zachary Taylor's ArmySoldiers from General Zachary Taylor's ArmyBrazos St. Iago (now Brazos Santiago)Brazos St. Iago (now Brazos Santiago)Petitioned, December 23, 1846Petitioned, December 23, 184613 Petitioners (all Masons)13 Petitioners (all Masons)from 7 Statesfrom 7 Statesrepresenting 11 Lodgesrepresenting 11 Lodges

Port IsabelPort Isabel

Point Isabel No. 33Point Isabel No. 33

Dispensation Granted, February, 1847Dispensation Granted, February, 1847

2006 - Wm. M. “Mike” Gower2006 - Wm. M. “Mike” Gower

Square and Compasses Coffee ClubSquare and Compasses Coffee Club

Chartered, December 21, 2007Chartered, December 21, 2007

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