Many members of Unity Lodge attended the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Spurmont Lodge No. 98, on the evening of December 2nd of this same year. During the year 1969, Unity Lodge attended worship services at four of our area churches, Rivermont Baptist, Riverton United Methodist, Front Royal Presbyterian and Front Royal United Methodist. It was recalled that this Masonic Lodge laid the cornerstone of this United Methodist Church in August, 1905 with Grand Master x. x. xxxxxxxx presiding.
It is fitting that as 1970 is our Centennial Year, Unity Lodge No. 146 was honored by having one of its members, Right Worshipful Brother x. x. xxxxxxxx appointed Grand Tyler of the Grand Lodge of Virginia. A reception was held for Brother x. x. xxxxxxxx at Unity Lodge, May 8th, at which time Right Worshipful x. x. xxxxxxxx, Deputy Grand Master welcomed Brother Wilson who was saluted with honors due his station. At this meeting there were present: — Right Worshipful x. x. xxxxxxxx, Associate Grand Chaplain, Right Worshipful x. x. xxxxxxxx, Grand Pursuivant, Right Worshipful x. x. xxxxxxxx, Chairman Masonic Home Committee, Right Worshipful x. x. xxxxxxxx and x. x. xxxxxxxx of the C. O. W., and Right Worshipful x. x. xxxxxxxx of the Masonic Home Committee. Prior to this, Worshipful Brother x. x. xxxxxxxx received an appointment as District Education Officer of the 3rd Masonic District, his apron of that appointment being presented by Right Worshipful x. x. xxxxxxxx, District Deputy Grand Master of the 19th Masonic District.
In this history of Unity Lodge No. 146, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, prepared for the celebration of its one hundredth anniversary, we have included also the known data of Chester Lodge No. 61, and that of Front Royal Lodge No. 102, thus covering a span of one hundred and seventy-one years of Masonic endeavor in this section of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia.
The preparing of this account has been a rewarding experience as the successes, the failures, the high moments and the low, present a picture of man’s efforts to accomplish, to serve, to teach, to rejoice, to mourn, and to give praise to our Heavenly Father.
Freemasonry is a symbolical term chosen by men who could interpret the tools of the operative mason, not in their everyday use, but as symbols of the character of man as he lives from day to day and as he is guided by the teachings of the Holy Bible.
The word “History” is used in two senses. It may mean either the record of events or the event itself. This review of one hundred and seventy-one years of Masonic growth in Front Royal and its environs, recite the highlights of sincere effort by dedicated men to build, not only in a material way, but to exemplify a way of life for those who follow after. Down through the years, fathers have been followed by sons and grandsons, some receiving high honors and acclaim while others only serve. We will be first when we seek
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