Washington Lodge No. 17's Blog

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

I can speak on behalf of everyone that attended the Valley of Cincinnati bridges program when I say that we had a great time despite the weather and road situations. Washington Lodge had three members pass into the scottish rite body of freemasonry on that day. Brother Ryan Napper, Ken Napper and Sean Carr received the 4th and 30th degrees on that date. Also present to represent Washington Lodge was Rick Shields, Matt Reed and Jamie Isaacs. Congratulations brethren and welcome to another door of the hallway of freemasonry and what it has to offer!

‎2/13 – 6:30 pm: Benjamin Franklin Lodge’s Valentine Dinner & Bluegrass Show featuring Wayne Haddix and ‎SImple Bluegrass. Tickets may be purchased in advance by contacting either WB Dave Lunsford: 513-907-1444 ‎or Bud Haacke: 513-524-4048 (sha2906026@aol.com). Reservations are limited to 200. ‎

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