On Saturday March 22, 2014 MacArthur Lodge had their annual installation of Office Bearers. In the morning, Pusan Lodge held breakfast and a meeting at the Navy Club on Yongsan Garrison. In the afternoon the installation was held at Commiskey’s. Bro George was installed as WM and it was the biggest turnout they’ve ever had. … More Mac Installation
Last weekend I attended a meeting of the Order of the Eastern Star in Yongsan. I visited Elect Lady of the East Chapter #54, Prince Hall Affiliated Washington and Jurisdiciton. The Order of the Eastern Star is a Freemasonry-related fraternal organization open to both men and women. It was established in 1850 by Boston, Massachusetts … More Order of the Eastern Star
Over the weekend the Widow’s Sons had a “branding ceremony”, in which they branded their cuts vests with the initials “WS”. Lodge Han Yang also had their annual St. Paddy’s Day Fundraiser, in which we raised over a million won for the Give Out Love Orphanage. Well done brethren.
On March 8, The Seoul Bodies Scottish Rite had their installation and a Knight’s Command of the Court of Honor ceremony. Congratulations to all. To learn more about the Scottish Rite, click here. There was also a Poker Tournament later in the day to fundraise for the Scottish Rite. Finally, we got up to seoul … More SR Installation, Poker and Party
The lodges here in Korea are pretty transient. It seems like whenever we get a new brother we lose another one. But that’s okay. You tend to meet a lot more people that way I suppose. Recently we lost one brother, Victor who has moved back to Spain. But at the same time we voted … More When One Door Closes
Part 11 of a 16 part series regarding morals and conduct. Freemasonry is probably one of the earliest forms of tolerance, freedom of religion and respect for the opinions of others within society. Mutual tolerance and respect have always been key aspects in Freemasonry’s system of morality. As it is an international order, a brother … More Reverence & Dignity
On Friday, February 14th, 2014 Lodge Han Yang participated in a Valentine’s Date Night at the Navy Club on Yongsan Garrison. The food was delicious and everyone had a lovely time. The next day, the Widow’s Sons held their meeting and a farewell for Painter at the same venue. Safe travels Painter. You will be … More Valentine’s & Farewell
Part 10 of a 16 part series regarding morals and conduct. Justice holds a scale. The scale assures fairness in all actions. In the marketplace, a businessman gives fair value and a true accounting. But resting by her side is Justice’s sword. Injustice should meet swift and sure punishment. – Bro. Richard D. Marcus, P.M. … More Justice & Judgement
On January 25th, Lodge Harry S. Truman celebrated Robert Burns‘ Birthday in the Keystone Lounge in true Scottish Fashion with haggis and poetry. It was a great time had by all. The next day, Lodge Han Yang had a going away party for Bro. JM. Bon voyage brother. You will be missed.
Part 9 of a 16 part series regarding morals and conduct. Prudence is looking very intently into a Mirror; it was an ancient belief that in a mirror one could see both the past and the future. Prudence here is seeking wisdom from the experience of the past and thinking cautiously of the future. – … More Prudence & Wisdom
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