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July 10, 2017
Christmas in July at Evergreen Lodge 259
Walter Fleming and William Florence in 1872 In 1870 a group of Masons gathered frequently for lunch at the Knickerbocker Cottage on Sixth Avenue in New York City. At a special table on the second floor a particularly fun-loving group of men met regularly. Among the regulars were Walter M. Fleming, M.D. and William J. “Billy” Florence, an actor. The group frequently talked about starting a new fraternity for Masons – one centered on fun and fellowship, more than ritual. Fleming and Florence took this idea seriously enough to do something about it. Knickerbocker Cottage on Sixth Avenue in Manhattan…
June 25, 2017
San Bernardino BBQ Fundraiser
Click image to view full screen. The Mission of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry It is the mission of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, SJ, to improve its members and enhance the communities in which they live by teaching and emulating the principles of Brotherly Love, Tolerance, Charity, and Truth while actively embracing high social, moral, and spiritual values including fellowship, compassion, and dedication to God, family and country. About San Bernardino Valley The years 1956 and 1957 saw feverish anticipation as Brethren of the area realized that soon the Valley of San Bernardino would become the 16th Scottish Rite…
June 15, 2017
Bethel 264 Installed on June 10, 2017
Bethel 264 Installation - June 10, 2017 This is our 124th Installation - That's 3 score and 2 yrs since Bethel 264 was chartered. .. That's approximately 3 generations of ladies who have been Jobs Daughters of this Bethel here at Evergreen. Mrs. Ethel Wead Mick envisioned almost 100 years ago ,when she founded Jobs Daughters , the lessons of self-confidence, charity, leadership, public speaking, budgeting and finance, respect for parents and elders and the law, patriatism and team work as well as navigating their way thru adolescence. These lessons are just as relevant today in this fast-paced world. The…
June 15, 2017
Masonic Education Night At Temescal Palms Lodge 314 – June 27, 2017
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June 11, 2017
Redlands Lodge # 300 Annual BBQ at Sylvan Park
Click image to view full scree FREEMASONRY IN THE CITY OF REDLANDS, CALIFORNIA Redlands Masonic Lodge #300. Redlands Masonic Lodge Redlands Lodge #300 received its Dispensation March 10, 1890 and was duly constituted on November 17, 1890. Just a few years after the incorporation of the City of Redlands. It would not yet meet in its current home until 1909, when the current building was constructed. For its first 19 years, Redlands Lodge #300 met in several locations in the downtown Redlands area. The cornerstone for our current location,131 Cajon Street, was laid on June 12, 1909. The Grand Lodge of California…