Washington Lodge

The Washington 17 Past Masters Club is renewing the “Wed.  Shut-in Visitation” while we are dark.  This evening the Past Masters and friends will visit Jim Hammonds  (Wed, July 28)  at 7pm.  Meet at Take 5 on Tylersville Rd to travel there at 6:50.  We will finish the evening at the officers club.  See you there!

Tom Dawson, PM, travels to New Zealand. The Master and Brethren of Phoenix Lodge # 43 welcomed me with open arms. I even sat in the “inner guard” chair and gave the Ohio Apron Lecture.

The PM travels to NZ

Brethren,

We have received word, through his grandson, that Bro. James Bradley is in Hospice, on Eaton Ave.

Fraternally,

Matt Reed, PM

Bro. Shawn Campbell is in Mercy South with Heart trouble. We wish him and his family the best and please keep them in your prayers.

Tonight is our first in series of fundraisers at local dining establishments.  Ryan’s Tavern in downtown Hamilton will be donating 10% of your food bill to Washington Lodge just for mentioning the lodge.  If you can please try to stop by between 5pm and 9pm.

I say fist because, our Senior Steward Jamie Issacs has arranged similar events with both Applebee’s located in Hamilton.  Please visit www.washington17.org/fundraisers

Brethren, a fun time was had by all last night at “Hamiltucky Night.”  The relaxed evening brought out a few new faces as well as some bib overalls.  The evening concluded with a tour of the boiler room to view the new boiler.

Oh, and it included a repair of our treasurer’s bib’s!

The best part of the new boiler…

Brother, Masonry means much more

Than the wearing of a pin,

Or carrying a paid up dues receipt

So that the lodge will let you in.

You can wear an emblem in your coat,

From your fingerflash a ring,

But if you are not sincere at heart

This doesn’t mean a thing

It is merely an outward sign

To show the world that you belong,

To that great fraternal brotherhood

That teaches right from wrong.

What really counts lies buried deep

Within the human breast,

Till Masonic teaching brings it out

And puts it to the test.

If you practice out of lodge

The things you learn within,

Be just and upright to yourself

And to you fellowmen.

Console a brother when he’s sick,

Assist him when in need,

Without a though of personal reward

For any act or deed.

Walk and act in such a way

The world without will see,

That only the best can meet the test

Laid down by Masonry

Be always faithful to your trust

And do the best you can.

Then you can promptly tell the world

You’re a Mason and a man!

By Brother: Jim Patrick

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