Brother x. x. xxxxxxxx of Progress Lodge No. 967 of Dundee, Scotland.
In March 1963, it was decided to raise the annual dues to $10.00 per year; to increase the membership fee to $85.00; to decrease the fee for affiliation from $20.00 to $10.00. At the meeting of December 13th of that year, x. x. xxxxxxxx withdrew from the line and Worshipful Brother x. x. xxxxxxxx was elected to Master for 1964.
Early in 1964, a new ceiling and controlled lighting was installed in the Lodge room, the floor was refinished and new runners put down.
In 1964, the young son of Worshipful Brother x. x. xxxxxxxx was placed in the Virginia Masonic Home, but due to family influence, he was not permitted to remain there.
September 22nd 1965, Members of Cherrydale Lodge No. 42, came to Unity Lodge and presented a play entitled “A Rose Upon the Altar” which was very well received. They returned again in 1970 and gave a repeat performance. On the 29th of the same month, Unity Lodge No. 146 was host to Most Worshipful Brother x. x. xxxxxxxx, Grand Master of Masons in Virginia on his Official visit. His address was enthusiastically received by the members and visitors from other nearby lodges.
During the past few years, many of our old and valued members have passed on but their memory lingers with us. We miss the familiar faces and constructive remarks of those who have made their Masonic membership a pattern from which we can all study for direction of our own lives. As of December 28th 1968, it was reported that there were 182 members on the roll of Unity Lodge.
At the November 8th 1968 meeting, Worshipful Brother x. x. xxxxxxxx moved that Unity Lodge No. 146 celebrate its one hundredth anniversary in 1970 and that the Grand Master be invited. This was carried with enthusiasm by the members present and committees were soon appointed.
September 13th 1968, Right Worshipful Brother x. x. xxxxxxxx, Grand Warden of the Grand Lodge of Virginia, was introduced and given Grand Honors. He spoke briefly of the civil and Masonic history of Brother x. x. xxxxxxxx, after which he presented Brother x. x. xxxxxxxx with a sixty year emblem and a life membership card from Unity Lodge No. 146.
July 12th 1968, the St. John’s day message was brought by Worshipful Brother x. x. xxxxxxxx, which was well received. This being the first observance of St. John’s Day of record in Unity Lodge.
May 30th 1968, Unity Lodge was host to Most Worshipful Brother x. x. xxxxxxxx, Grand Master of Virginia, who gave a very inspiring message which was well received by the seventy-five Masons present, representing twenty-one Lodges from the surrounding area.
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