Tag: Washington D.C.
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George Washington’s 1789 Thanksgiving Proclamation
In 1789, George Washington’s Thanksgiving Proclamation, lost for 130 years, called for a day of thanksgiving and prayer. It highlights gratitude for the country’s establishment, peace, and the liberties and knowledge enjoyed. It also seeks forgiveness for transgressions and asks for prosperity and wise governance. It is now housed in the Library of Congress. Read more
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Happy New Year to our Brethren
Happy New Year to our Brethren, friends, and family Read more
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Henry Clay: A Proud American & Proud Mason
Henry Clay, a key figure in American history, excelled in law, politics, and Freemasonry. His influence in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives earned him the title of “The Great Compromiser,” delaying the Civil War. Appointed Secretary of State under John Quincy Adams, he famously proclaimed, “I would rather be right than be President.” Read more
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History
The history of Masonic Lodges in Front Royal, Virginia from 1799 to 1956 is documented. It includes the founding and organizational activities of three lodges and their struggles for a permanent meeting place, culminating in the debt-free Masonic Temple. The lodges’ perseverance and progress are evident in their by-laws revisions and resolutions. Read more
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Masons Hold Meeting At Woodstock Saturday
Nearly 300 Masons from 50 lodges gathered in Woodstock, where J. H. Kelly of Kalamazoo, Michigan was conferred the degree of Master Mason by Naval Lodge of Washington. Prominent attendees included Otto B. Roepke, Grand Junior Warden of the District of Columbia, and C. Vernon Eddy, Grand Junior Warden of the Grand Lodge of Virginia. Read more
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Attending Woodstock Lodge Masons
Tonight, Messrs. George N. Buck, P. M. Shirey, E. Barr Samsell, A. N. Carroll, J, L. Borden, and Ott W. Borden will attend a meeting of the Woodstock Lodge of Masons where third degree work will be demonstrated by a Washington, D. C. lodge. Northern Virginia Daily reported this on June 9, 1934. Read more
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D. C. Masons Be Guests Of Cassia Lodge
Sixty members of Naval Lodge No. 4 from Washington, D. C., will attend Cassia Lodge No. 142 A. F. and A. M. of Woodstock on June 9. The event will include the conferring the master’s degree and will be attended by notable Masons, making it the largest Masonic function in the Shenandoah Valley this year. Read more
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Walter C. Carter Killed, Auto Is Struck by Train
Walter C. Carter, a prominent orchardist and community leader, tragically died in a collision with a passenger train near Waterlick. He was well-respected for his diverse business involvements and active participation in church and civic activities. Survived by his wife, two children, and siblings, funeral services were held in Front Royal. Read more
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Front Royal Masons To Lay Corner Stone
On August 28, 1927, The Richmond Times-Dispatch reported that the Front Royal Unity Lodge No. 146 would lay the corner stone at Randolph-Macon Academy, expecting a large crowd and many attending lodges. The Academy, nearing completion, was designed to be fireproof. Read more
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Randolph Macon Academy Cornerstone Laying
On August 26, 1927, The Evening Star reported on the laying of a corner stone at Unity Lodge No. 146, Randolph Macon Academy, with Dr. John Paul Tyler delivering the principal address. This event was featured on page 7 of the newspaper. Read more
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History of Virginia, Volume 5
The content discusses Joseph L. Carson’s membership in Unity Lodge No. 46 and the Front Royal Royal Arch Chapter. It also mentions Benjamin J. Hillidge’s role as a past master at Unity Lodge No. 146 in 1912, along with citations for further information in a book on Virginia history. Read more
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Four Borden Brothers Raised
In May 1923, the Shenandoah Herald reported on the “Regular Meeting Cassia Lodge,” noting four brothers raised together and their cousins’ presence, with three from Unity Lodge. A total of 19 lodges were represented at the meeting, with 19 participants from Unity Lodge, including the District Deputy Grand Master. Read more
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