Yesterday The Widow’s Sons prepared a spaghetti lunch for the Song-Yuk Won Orphanage in Songtan. Candidates from Lodge Harry S. Truman came to help serve and cleanup. The orphans were hungry and delighted. The spaghetti was delicious. Well done everyone.
Part 8 of a 16 part series regarding morals and conduct. Fortitude has the attitude and wears the Helmet of a soldier; she is clear-eyed and calm, her right arm swings free and she looks and marches steadily forward. – V. W. Bro. W. H. Taine Fortitude is “that noble and steadfast purpose of mind … More Fortitude & Courage
For Christmas the Widow’s Sons delivered presents on behalf of Lodge Harry S. Truman to the Song-Yuk Won Orphanage in Songtan. They also presented each child with an envelope of money. Well done brethren. Later the same day Lodge Han Yang held a Christmas dinner and party in Gunja, Seoul. Christmas cheer was had by … More Christmas Harmony
Part 7 of a 16 part series regarding morals and conduct. Temperance. She pours a measured amount of refreshment into a cup. It may be water or wine, but her careful attention displays temperance, reserve, and moderation. – Bro. Richard D. Marcus, P.M. A Freemason will often say that he comes to lodge so he … More Temperance & Resignation
Over the weekend Lodge Han Yang made a special visit to the local orphanage for Christmas and delivered presents for the kids as well as over four and a half million won. The next day was another Keith Innes Sunday. We went to the Alive Museum in Insa-dong, Seoul and had a lot of fun. … More Orphanage Visit & Innes Sunday
Part 6 of a 16 part series regarding morals and conduct. It may be said that Truth is the Column of Wisdom, whose rays penetrate and enlighten the inmost recesses of our Lodge. (Mackey, 1878) There is more to truth than just the idea of searching for it in the intellectual sense. Truth is taught … More Truth & Honesty
Lodge Harry S. Truman celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday by holding our annual dinner. This time we roasted a pig like we did last year, and in addition had a special treat in conjunction with the event. We successfully held the first-ever Korea Masonic Brew Meet (expats and nationals were also welcome to participate) on the … More Smoked Pig and Homebrew Thanksgiving
Part 5 of a 16 part series regarding morals and conduct. Relief, the Column of Beauty, whose ornaments, more precious than the lilies and pomegranates that adorned the pillars of the porch, are the widow’s tear of joy and the orphan’s prayer of gratitude. (Mackey, 1878) As Freemasons we are taught that relief or charity … More Relief & Charity
Last week Lodge Han Yang celebrated their 105th Anniversary with a Robert Burns Dinner. Being over a hundred years old, Lodge Han Yang has a very rich history: In the early years of the 20th century the non-official foreign population of Korea was, for the most part, limited to three general groups: the merchants, the … More 105th Anniversary & Burns Dinner
Part 4 of a 16 part series regarding morals and conduct. Brotherly Love, the Column of Strength, which binds us as one family in the indissoluble bond of fraternal affection. (Mackey, 1878) Love is the best thing someone can give to another. We value others not for what we can gain from them or their … More Brotherly Love & The Golden Rule
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