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Welcome to Arlington Lodge #438

From The East

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Worshipful Master Richard Gaddis Brethren,

Whenever I describe , or try to explain, Freemasonry to a friend or prospective candidate; I tell them that our main purpose (as Masons) is to teach. Through our ceremonies, symbols, proficiency exams, floor schools and by example, we hope to stir a man's motivation to better himself. He can be very diligent and learn the esoteric work and put his knowledge to work in the lodge room. It is what he learns by our example that makes the most lasting impression.

How we conduct ourselves with each other, in and out of the lodge, how we treat each other, our families, our neighbors, and our fellow citizens is the best example of what we teach. We build trust by living by our basic Tenets of our fraternity. Showing Brotherly Love toward all, providing Relief to our needy Brothers and their families, and being Honest and Truthful in all our dealings and relationships.

This will be one of one of the most pivotal Masonic years in our lodge's history. We will need all of you to show, by example, that you support your lodge and want us to continue to grow and expand. In order for us to to continue to teach good men to be better men, we need your help. I leave it to you to determine where you apply your support. Your example will be multiplied by what it teaches our new Masons.

Fraternally,
Richard Gaddis

Worshipful Master

Last Updated on Saturday, 14 August 2010 14:45
 

From The West

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Senior Warden Bruce Dalton Brethern,

A monumental task has been undertaken by our Lodge to replace the roof. This is reminiscent of the early 1960’s when Arlington Lodge purchased a parcel of land from the Royal Arch Masons and built our present day Temple. Brothers W. W. Eddleman, B. M Forbes, Guy Hutcheson and several others provided the leadership to accomplish the labor set before the Lodge at that time.

Once again our Lodge will ask the Brethren to step forward and give of themselves to accomplish this newest project. For several months, the Roof committee has done the research on roof repairs and replacement. Different committees provided due diligence on that committee’s findings.

Brothers, this project will require we become very resourceful. The roof is being financed by a bank loan. A good part of my planning will center around ideas generating the needed income to pay off this loan Your support and ideas of raising needed funds are welcomed. As are prayers to the Great Architect of the Universe, that we will be as successful in this endeavor as our predecessors were fifty years ago.

Fraternally,
Bruce Dalton

Senior Warden

Last Updated on Saturday, 14 August 2010 14:45
 

From The South

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Junior Warden Steve Shipe Brethren,

The first known Masonic meeting ever held in Texas was in February 1828 when Stephen F. Austin, Ira Ingram (who had his land in what would be Waller County) and 5 other masons met in San Felipe. They met to draw up a petition to get a dispensation to form new Masonic lodge in San Felipe Texas. The petition was submitted to the grand lodge in Mexico City. The petition was never acted on.

The second effort was organized in Brazoria County in March of 1835 for the purpose of establishing a lodge in Texas. After meeting under an oak tree near the town of Brazoria the six Masons attending decided to apply to the Grand Lodge of Louisiana for a dispensation to create a new lodge in Texas. After the dispensation was issued the first Texas lodge, called Holland Lodge No. 36, was formed and opened. It was named after John Henry Holland who was the Grand Master of Masons in Louisiana.

John M. Allen delivered the charter for the new lodge to Anson Jones, the first Worshipful Master of Holland Lodge No. 36, just before the battle begin at the San Jacinto battleground. Holland Lodge No. 36 was laterchanged to Holland No. 1.

Two additional Texas lodges were formed, and each given a dispensation and charter by the Grand Lodge of Louisiana. They were: Milam Lodge No. 40 in Nacogdoches, and McFarland Lodge No. 41 in San Augustine. Both of these lodges were formed in 1837. Representatives from the two new lodges, and Holland Lodge No. 36, met in Houston and established the Grand Lodge of the Republic of Texas. Anson Jones who was the fourth and final President of the Republic of Texas was elected as the first Grand Master of Masons in Texas.

By the time the first meeting of the Grand Lodge of the Republic of Texas was held in Houston on April 16,1838 the list contained 25 lodges.

Fraternally,
Steve Shipe

Junior Warden

Last Updated on Saturday, 14 August 2010 14:45
 

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Starting with our August 10th, pre-Stated Meeting Dinner, we are asking that folks bring a covered dish to compliment the Stewards main course.  Vegetables, bread, salads, deserts, etc.  You don’t have to bring something to share in the feast, but any and all dishes will be appreciated.