Tonight was the first time our Lodge has held a Festival of St. John the Baptist. This is a customary Feast for Masonic Lodges which, unfortunately, has grown out of favor. We decided that we would revive the event and as is our custom we would have a talk.
We asked Brother Tim Whipple to be our speaker and he gave a very interesting talk on the Emancipation Proclamation as seen through the Masonic Value of Fortitude. He was inspired to write the speech by a penny he received in change which got him to thinking. Tonight he had us all thinking.
There was a wonderful group of Masons and their ladies who gathered for a social hour at 6:00 PM and then had a lovely catered meal and under the masterful direction of MW Don Mosier our Master of Ceremonies had three toasts (a custom at Festive Boards) and then the speech. We had Masons from many lodges who were in attendance.
The Lodge has published a book of the papers presented at the meetings - Scire facias. There are two ways to get the book. One a paperback edition (black and white) and another in color and hardback. The limited edition hardback edition sells for $25 and the proceeds go to the Des Moines Scottish Rite Library. The paperback may be obtained from lulu. If you want a hard back send me your information at JaycoleS@aol.com and I will give you the information on where to send your check.
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