July 2019 Trestle Board

Trestle Board

Unity No. 146 Masonic Lodge
Chartered December 13, 1870 by the Grand Lodge of Virginia
http://www.Unity146.org

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Master’s Message

The WM had a dilemma about their July Trestle board topic but found inspiration from a family tradition of educational day trips. They shared a poignant story of friendship between General Armistead and General Hancock during the Civil War, highlighting the ultimate display of Brotherly Love from the 69th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry.

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Friend to Friend Masonic Memorial

In 1993, the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania erected a Masonic Memorial honoring the bonds of friendship between Freemasons of the Union and Confederacy. The memorial depicts the friendship between Union General Winfield Scott Hancock and Confederate General Lewis Addison Armistead, who fought on opposite sides during the Civil War, and their poignant encounter at Gettysburg.

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Sick and Distressed

Brother Heyward Grady Kolb, Jr passed away on June 2nd in the Virginia Beach Area. The Brothers of Princess Anne Lodge No. 25 in Virginia Beach performed the Masonic burial rites for Brother Kolb and his family.

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Widow’s Program

Brother Will’s efforts have ensured the success of our widow’s program, with the recent May dinner being a great achievement. We look forward to the participation of four ladies during the Grand Master’s official visit on the 19th. For more information, contact Brother Will Bryan at the provided details.

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Masonic Youth Organizations

On June 1st, I attended the initiation ceremony and DeMolay Degree for the new members at Shenandoah Valley DeMolay Chapter, alongside Right Worshipful Haas and Brother Nickols. The event impressed me, with young men leading the degrees. It was open to families and recommended for attendance. Contact Brother Bob Nickols for further information.

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New Members of Unity Lodge

The Masonic lodge has advanced members to Fellowcraft and plans to conduct a Master Mason degree. They are organizing rehearsals and seeking commitment during the challenging summer months. Additionally, two new candidates will join the fraternity, and members are urged to stay updated for initiation details.

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Upcoming Dates

The schedule includes Blue Lodge activities like dinners, stated communications, and ritual practices on various dates in July, along with non-Blue Lodge activities. There are also activities being held elsewhere, and future events to keep in mind, such as the Grand Annual Communication in November 2019.

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Sincerely & Fraternally,
Charles Taggart
Worshipful Master Unity 146

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! – Psalm 133:1 KJV

Unity Lodge No. 146 AF&AM
438 Skyline Vista Drive
P. O. Box 1855
Front Royal, Virginia 22630
www.unity146.org


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