Orphanage Spaghetti Feed

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.

Fortitude & Courage

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

Christmas Harmony

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

Truth & Honesty

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

Relief & Charity

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