July 10, 2017
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
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
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June 11, 2017
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…
June 6, 2017
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June 3, 2017
Click image to view full screen. This year, on Monday, June 12th, 2017 at 6pm, Temecula Catalina Island Lodge will be having a celebratory dinner at the Temecula Masonic Center in honor of Philippine Independence Day. Please bring the whole family and any friends that you would like. It will be a pot luck with the Lodge providing a roasted pig and beverages. Please contact Brother Robb English at 714 421-9858 to coordinate food and to RSVP. Attached is the flyer for the Philippine Independence Day Celebration scheduled for Monday, June 12th, 2017.
June 3, 2017
The officers of Yucca Valley lodge #802 performed an excellent degree. Congratulations from MLI on your Third Degree .
